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The Monster Squad

1987 · Movie · PG-13 · 82 min · ★ 6.7 · 59% critics

ComedyActionFantasy

Count Dracula returns with Frankenstein’s Monster, the Wolfman, the Mummy, and the Gillman, hunting for a powerful amulet meant to give them control of the world. A tight group of horror-loving kids is the only thing standing between their town and a monster takeover.

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Details
Years
1987
Release date
1987-08-14
Language
English
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
82 min
Critic score
59/100
TMDB rating
6.7/10 (647 votes)
About

If you want an 80s horror-comedy adventure blending kid wonder with classic monster mayhem, you’ll likely enjoy this; Not for you if you dislike playful scares, or if you prefer something more modern like Tremors or Dark Shadows.

Pros: family-friendly monster fun; memorable classic monsters; 80s nostalgia | Cons: uneven some dialogue; dated humor moments; some characters feel off

Themes

  • mummy
  • wolfman
  • sea monster
  • dracula

Cast & crew

Directed by Fred Dekker