A young group of monster fanatics attempt to save their hometown from Count Dracula and his monsters.
Director:
Fred Dekker
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Andre Gower | ... | Sean (as André Gower) | |
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Robby Kiger | ... | Patrick |
| Stephen Macht | ... | Del - Sean's Dad | |
| Duncan Regehr | ... | Count Dracula | |
| Tom Noonan | ... | Frankenstein's Monster | |
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Brent Chalem | ... | Horace |
| Ryan Lambert | ... | Rudy | |
| Ashley Bank | ... | Phoebe | |
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Michael Faustino | ... | Eugene |
| Mary Ellen Trainor | ... | Emily | |
| Leonardo Cimino | ... | Scary German Guy | |
| Jon Gries | ... | Desperate Man (as Jonathan Gries) | |
| Stan Shaw | ... | Detective Sapir | |
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Lisa Fuller | ... | Patrick's Sister |
| Jason Hervey | ... | E.J. | |
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Dracula is alive. In fact, he plans to rule the world and that is why he seeks the help of other legendary monsters. However, a bunch of kids regarded by their peers as losers uncover the devious plan and prepare for a counter strike. Written by Steve Richer <sricher@sympatico.ca>
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horror for children | the wolf man character | frankenstein's monster character | van helsing character | mummy character |Taglines:
The End of the World Starts at Midnight See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
14 August 1987 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Monster Busters See more »Filming Locations:
Richland Avenue Elementary School - 11562 Richland Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Edit
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Budget:
$12,000,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$3,769,990Company Credits
Production Co:
Home Box Office (HBO), Keith Barish Productions, TAFT Entertainment Pictures See more »
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Color (Metrocolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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Performed by The Monster Squad
Written and Produced by Richard Rudolph and Michael Sembello
Published by Dickiebird Music & Publishing, TECO/Barish Music, Gravity Raincoat, and Taft/Barish Music
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Dustin Diamond had a small role as a kid who tries to trade baseball cards with the boys, but this was later cut. See more »Goofs
Just before leaving the airplane carrying him to America, Dracula strikes the pilot on the right side of the face. When he falls, the pilot is holding the left side. See more »Alternate Versions
The TV print shown on TNT contains roughly four minutes of additional deleted scenes not included on the DVD release, including:- 1. In the opening scene, immediately following the opening title, one of Van Helsing's men fights off one of the vampire women and accidentally pulls the stake out of Dracula's chest, resurrecting the Count.
- 2. An extended "comedy routine" scene between the two pilots flying Dracula and Frankenstein's coffins in the World War 2 bomber plane.
- 3. A scene between Phoebe and her mother in the kitchen. The mother tells Phoebe to go watch her favorite TV show, but Phoebe says her PTA won't let her on the grounds it contains "too much sex," which leads the mother to retort under her breath, "We could use a little sex in this house."
- 4. An extended scene where the boys are discussing whether or not they know what a virgin is, leading to them asking Rudy if he knows any.
- 5. When the boys and Frankenstein go to the mansion to retrieve the amulet, there is an additional scene showing them approaching the house where Horace expresses his fear.
- 6. A scene of Rudy putting his arm around Patrick's sister (to her disgust) as they observe the carnage following the movie's finale.
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The Monster SquadPerformed by The Monster Squad
Written and Produced by Richard Rudolph and Michael Sembello
Published by Dickiebird Music & Publishing, TECO/Barish Music, Gravity Raincoat, and Taft/Barish Music
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This is a great and imaginative kids adventure film. Well acted, well written and the monsters look great. I'm sure that many parents would be conserned by the cursing in this film done by 12 year olds (most likely the reason this gem hasn't hit DVD yet) but I have never understood how some people think that cussing will destroy your kids brain and turn him into a drug addict. It's good wholesome fun for everyone.