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The Monster Squad (1987)

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Reviews Counted:197

Fresh:157

Rotten:40

Average Rating:6.9/10

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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6/10 The monster squad takes the typical formula used for almost all the 80s pre teen movies and... More
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If you take The Goonies, 1980's Clothing and Dialog and the very elite of all monster kind; mix... More
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Here's how you can tell this is a classic from the 80's: kids with potty mouths, bad hair and... More
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