Monster Mash: The Movie (1995)

Two teenagers get trapped in a house with Dr. Frankenstein who wants to transfer one of their brains to his creature.

Directors:

Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow

Writers:

Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow

Stars:

Ian Bohen, Candace Cameron Bure, Sarah Douglas

Cast

Cast overview:
Ian Bohen	...	Scott (Romeo)
Candace Cameron Bure	...	Mary (Juliet)
Sarah Douglas	...	Countess Natasha 'Nasty' Dracula
John Kassir	...	Igor
Bobby Pickett	...	Dr. Victor Frankenstein
Adam Shankman	...	Wolfie
Mink Stole	...	Wolfie's Mother
Jimmie Walker	...	Hathaway (as Jimmy Walker)
Anthony Crivello	...	Count Vladimir Dracula
Linda Cevallos	...	Dancer #1
Carrie Ann Inaba	...	Dancer #2
Daryl Richardson	...	Dancer #3
Deron McBee	...	The Monster
E. Aron Price	...	Elvis

Storyline

Two teens are on the way to a Halloween party dressed as Romeo and Juliet when their car breaks down in front of a sinister mansion. Seeking help, they fall into a party of monsters led by Dr. Frankenstein, who immediately wants to transfer the boy's brain into his monster. Dracula also wants the girl for obvious reasons. Meanwhile Elvis has returned as a mummy and his new manager wants the boy's body for him. Lots of silliness results.

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Plot Keywords:

doctor victor frankenstein character | costume | igor character | halloween | mummy | 

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Taglines:

In the tradition of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show!"

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Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Musical

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for double entendre humor

Did You Know?

Trivia

The 1967 play on which the film is based did not include the 1962 song "Monster Mash" in its score. A new version was recorded for the film.

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Quotes

Igor: You, young man, will be in the blue room. Nobody's slept in here since the old master passed on to the great beyond! Dr. Frankenstein's father died in this very bed!
Scott: How long ago was that?
Igor: Oh, about 2:30.

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Connections

Spoofs The Old Dark House (1932)

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Soundtracks

Toyland
(uncredited)
Words and music by Victor Herbert
Performed by Anthony Crivello

User Reviews

Walks the line between awful and more awful

A couple of teenagers have car trouble that forces them to spend the night at Dr. Frankenstein's creepy old mansion. Throughout the night they meet strange characters and sing songs that will make your ears bleed. This is based on a stage musical that was nearly thirty years old by the time this movie was made. The musical was co-written by Bobby Pickett, of novelty song "Monster Mash" fame. Pickett is also in this movie as Dr. Frankenstein and, yes, we get to see the cast perform that song with some truly embarrassing dance moves. The leads of the movie are Candace Cameron and Ian Bohen. They both do fine considering the material is not much better than your average high school play. Teen Wolf fans might barely recognize Ian Bohen, whose big ears and unfortunate '90s haircut are a far cry from the hunky character he plays on that show. I suspect Candace and Ian only did the singing during their first song, which was more speaking to music than actual singing. When they have a love song duet together, the voices very obviously belong to others. The songs really stink, by the way. The movie's VERY corny and, after awhile, it started to wear on me. I never found it funny or cute, just grating. When I read that this was released theatrically I couldn't believe it. Everything about this production screams made-for-TV. It's an interesting curiosity, I suppose, for fans of the leads or those who like kitsch. But anybody expecting a movie that's actually entertaining will be disappointed.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 November 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Frankenstein Sings

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color