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Count Dracula adjourns to Earth, accompanied by Frankenstein's Monster, the Wolfman, the Mummy, and the Gillman. The uglies are in search of a powerful amulet that will grant them power to rule the world. Our heroes - the Monster Squad are the only ones daring to stand in their way.
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128 of 136 people found the following review helpful
By S. M. Robare
Format:DVD
I've been waiting for this DVD to come into print for years, and now the wait is finally over. Thanks to Lionsgate for finally stepping up, straightening out the rights issues, and putting together a nice 2-Disc special edition of this classic 80s kids flick.
The Monster Squad, much like the Goonies and the Lost Boys, is a kid's flick at heart, but it doesn't come off as if it were written and directed down to children. The flick stars Andre Gower, Ryan Lambert (of Kids Incorporated fame), Brent Chalem, Michael Faustino and Robby Kiger as a group of kids that have a secret Monster club where they pontificate on all things monster related. Quick, two ways to kill a werewolf? Stumped? That's right, everyone knows you need to shoot `em with a silver bullet. Anyway, the group runs into trouble when unbeknown to them the all too real rouges gallery of the classic Universal monster movies are converging on their town looking to destroy an amulet that can prevent them from taking over the world. Sean, the leader of the club, lucks into a copy of Van Helsing's diary, which provides the instructions to a ritual that will banish the monsters into limbo. With the help of "Scary German Guy" (played by the always excellent Leonardo Cimino) a concentration camp survivor and resident German diary translator, the group bands together to save their families, their town, and quite possibly the entire world.
The film was directed by Fred Dekker and co-written by Fred Dekker and Shane Black (of Lethal Weapon and Predator fame) with amazing special effects and make-up by the legendary Stan Winston. This DVD was made possible by the director, actors, and fans who banded together in the past year through letter writing campaigns and revival screenings which proves just how much of a cult classic this flick is. If you are a generation X'er who's into action, horror or nostalgia the Monster Squad is sure to be a perfect addition to your DVD collection.
The 20th anniversary special edition set is reported to contain 2 audio commentary tracks, deleted scenes, an making of featurette, trailers, as well as a vintage interview with Tom Noonan (who played the Frankenstein's monster.)
The Monster Squad, much like the Goonies and the Lost Boys, is a kid's flick at heart, but it doesn't come off as if it were written and directed down to children. The flick stars Andre Gower, Ryan Lambert (of Kids Incorporated fame), Brent Chalem, Michael Faustino and Robby Kiger as a group of kids that have a secret Monster club where they pontificate on all things monster related. Quick, two ways to kill a werewolf? Stumped? That's right, everyone knows you need to shoot `em with a silver bullet. Anyway, the group runs into trouble when unbeknown to them the all too real rouges gallery of the classic Universal monster movies are converging on their town looking to destroy an amulet that can prevent them from taking over the world. Sean, the leader of the club, lucks into a copy of Van Helsing's diary, which provides the instructions to a ritual that will banish the monsters into limbo. With the help of "Scary German Guy" (played by the always excellent Leonardo Cimino) a concentration camp survivor and resident German diary translator, the group bands together to save their families, their town, and quite possibly the entire world.
The film was directed by Fred Dekker and co-written by Fred Dekker and Shane Black (of Lethal Weapon and Predator fame) with amazing special effects and make-up by the legendary Stan Winston. This DVD was made possible by the director, actors, and fans who banded together in the past year through letter writing campaigns and revival screenings which proves just how much of a cult classic this flick is. If you are a generation X'er who's into action, horror or nostalgia the Monster Squad is sure to be a perfect addition to your DVD collection.
The 20th anniversary special edition set is reported to contain 2 audio commentary tracks, deleted scenes, an making of featurette, trailers, as well as a vintage interview with Tom Noonan (who played the Frankenstein's monster.)
77 of 84 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This is a great scary movie for kids and adults alike...
This little-known GEM of a film & one of my favorites with mostly a cast of unknowns. Stephen Macht (Graveyard Shift& many other stephen King films) & Jason Hervey (older brother, Wayne on Wonder Years) are familiar faces. A great kids frightfest that has the Creature From The Black Lagoon, Mummy, Wolfman, Frankenstein & a really hot & sexy Dracula with his female coven!
This little-known GEM of a film & one of my favorites with mostly a cast of unknowns. Stephen Macht (Graveyard Shift& many other stephen King films) & Jason Hervey (older brother, Wayne on Wonder Years) are familiar faces. A great kids frightfest that has the Creature From The Black Lagoon, Mummy, Wolfman, Frankenstein & a really hot & sexy Dracula with his female coven!
A passel of oddball kids fight the dark forces of evil in their small neighborhood with the help of Frankenstein & Scary German Guy (an old Germanic man that is a neighbor). Great plot, cool special effects, some excellent one liners & some wonderful child acting all make for a terrifc family frightfest! Check out the teacher in the beginning of the movie. The kids call her "Meow Mix" because her head is shaped like a cat's head! Great oddball writing in this movie makes it scary & funny!
Wonderful story! I just can't wait for this to come out on DVD!
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I saw this movie when i was 12 and i must say i loved it...I always wanted to get this film on tape but I never could find it. until i was at a garage sale and load and behold in the video section i saw it monster squad in the 1.00 dollar videos..i got it for a buck...it is in great condition..
well anyways i think that this movie is really smart and witty and funny with a little jump in it... i think that the studio should re-release this film on video and dvd....i give it 5 stars and two thumbs up.
well anyways i think that this movie is really smart and witty and funny with a little jump in it... i think that the studio should re-release this film on video and dvd....i give it 5 stars and two thumbs up.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
An Oldie but still a Goodie!!!
My son and I used to watch Monster Squad when he was little. I saw this on Amazon and couldn't resist. Read more
Published 2 days ago by LinnRandom
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great Movie
This movie was one that I watched growing up. I remembered it and wanted my children to share that memory. The quality of the DVD was just okay. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Bonnie F DiGregorio
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Movie
I have lived this movie and watched over and over since I was about 10. I am so happy that I was able to order this to watch with my 10 year old son! He can't wait to watch it.
Published 10 days ago by Catgrl79
5.0 out of 5 stars
Monster Squad Member!
This is a great movie for young people to watch. Monster Squad captures almost all of the things we grow up afraid of, but it gives it a funny twist. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Stephanie A. McPherson
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Fave
I have loved this movie since I was 15, it was a real joy to watch with my 15 year old.
Published 22 days ago by cindy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it
I bought this for my 7 yr old nephew & he loves it. His dvd /blu ray collection is amazing.
Published 1 month ago by Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars
Paid around $30 after it went OOP, WORTH EVERY PENNY !
The 20th Anniversary Addition supplemental package alone is phenomenal for such a cult 80's film. But add in the video and audio presentation and fans really have themselves a... Read more
Published 1 month ago by James A. Allder
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Perfect Monster Compilation in One Movie!
I heard about this movie years ago, but for some reason I never got around to watching it until 2010, this was very weird for me because I'm a huge horror & Halloween movie... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Leah-S
5.0 out of 5 stars
First came Dracula, now the wolfman too, The mummy, and The Gillman...
Fred Dekker is a great director his greatest films are Night of the Creeps 1986 & this film Monster Squad 1987. Read more
Published 1 month ago by By Son of Bertha
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Monster Squad (blu-ray)
Was pleased and happy with purchase of this release of Monster Squad...real cute movie in fashion of The Goonies... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jeffrey A Simpson
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