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The Monster Squad (1987)

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Reviews Counted:15

Fresh:8

Rotten:7

Average Rating:5.4/10

Runtime: 82 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Thriller for the younger set about a bunch of kids who stumble upon a talisman, which is being sought by five monsters (Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolfman, the Mummy, and yes--Gill Man). The... Thriller for the younger set about a bunch of kids who stumble upon a talisman, which is being sought by five monsters (Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolfman, the Mummy, and yes--Gill Man). The monsters need the charm, because it will give them the power to live longer, but can they retrieve it from the lads, who are also aware of its abilities? [More]

Starring: Andre Gower, Duncan Regehr, Ashley Bank, Ryan Lambert

Starring: Andre Gower, Duncan Regehr, Ashley Bank, Ryan Lambert, Tom Noonan, Stan Shaw, Stephen Macht

Director: Fred Dekker

Director: Fred Dekker

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Nov 24, 2009

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  • Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo - English
  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
  • Subtitles - English, Spanish
 
 
 
 

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Neither scary nor particularly funny.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
06/17/08
TV Guide's Movie Guide

classic 80s

Full Review Source: sbs.is | comment Comment
05/19/08
Stefan Birgir Stefansson
Stefan Birgir Stefansson
sbs.is

For a movie so aesthetically on the ball, it's a shame the screenplay is not the least bit industrious.

Full Review Source: Film Freak Central | comment Comment
10/17/07
Bill Chambers
Bill Chambers
Film Freak Central

It can be a bit scary for the youngest of viewers, but it's a fun ride nonetheless, for new and old fans alike.

Full Review Source: 7M Pictures | comment Comment
09/09/07
Kevin Carr
Kevin Carr
7M Pictures

I'm sure all the Monster Squad enthusiasts will be absolutely thrilled with the package Lionsgate has put together here.

Full Review Source: FEARnet | comment 1 Comment
08/06/07
Scott Weinberg
Scott Weinberg
FEARnet

...hasn't aged all that well in the years since its 1987 release...

Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | comment Comment
08/04/07
David Nusair
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews

A silly, half-baked amalgam of The Goonies and Ghostbusters.

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08/02/07
Chuck O'Leary
Chuck O'Leary
FulvueDrive-in.com

Remains a true horror classic for nearly twenty years because it reaches down deep in to horror fans desires...

Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
07/10/07
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Film Threat

unbridled fun for every kid who ever daydreamed about kicking monster ass.

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
06/24/07
Keith Breese
Keith Breese
Filmcritic.com

Dekker plays around imaginatively with the genre while delivering several nice touches.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
02/09/06
Derek Adams
Derek Adams
Time Out

No review available.

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08/11/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

A silly attempt to crossbreed an Our Gang comedy with a classic horror film, which usually means that both genres have reached the end of the line.

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08/30/04
Vincent Canby
Vincent Canby
New York Times
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03/26/04
Frank Swietek
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01/10/04
Pat Graham
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No review available.

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10/29/03
Ryan Cracknell
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The movie plays like it was written with a power tool.

Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment 1 Comment
01/01/00
Hal Hinson
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