The Monster Squad (1987)

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• Michael E

  
  Prior to the 1980s the classical Universal monsters hadn't appeared in any color films or all together in one film for over 40 years, so when they did a film like the goonies but with the universal monsters, you can bet that it was awesome. The effects are top notch in the film,… More
  Prior to the 1980s the classical Universal monsters hadn't appeared in any color films or all together in one film for over 40 years, so when they did a film like the goonies but with the universal monsters, you can bet that it was awesome. The effects are top notch in the film, the acting is great, the comedy is great, and it has some very good characters. By all definition this is one of the quintessential films to watch on Halloween, because it has everything that you would want in a Halloween film, Comedy, Good effects, Horror, Monsters, Shootouts, supernatural beings, it has something for everyone.

• Phil H

  
  Very silly film with a very silly dated idea of bringing all the classic monsters together harking back to old Universal monster mashes but boy is it totally cool :) The plot to be honest makes no sense and isn't even explained too well, basically Dracula turns up in a small… More
  Very silly film with a very silly dated idea of bringing all the classic monsters together harking back to old Universal monster mashes but boy is it totally cool :) The plot to be honest makes no sense and isn't even explained too well, basically Dracula turns up in a small town after an amulet and brings Frankenstein's monster with him, somehow 'Gillman' ('Creature From the Black Lagoon') and raises 'The Mummy' from the local museum...'Wolfman' is already there in the town it seems. From there on we get a daft yet wicked 'Goonies monster mash' with allot of kid tomfoolery mixed with some excellent Stan Winston makeup and prosthetic work on all the creatures, Frankie's monster, Gillman, Wolfman and the Mummy all looking topps. Classic 80's monster masks n makeup, tongue in cheek with plenty of corn but still miles better than the cgi 'Van Helsing'.

• Conner R

  
  This is a pure 80s premise and practically every monster lover’s wet dream when they were 12 years old. It takes all the classic Universal properties and throws them into one movie; which actually turns out pretty well. Sure it’s politically incorrect, illogical and cheesy, but… More
  This is a pure 80s premise and practically every monster lover’s wet dream when they were 12 years old. It takes all the classic Universal properties and throws them into one movie; which actually turns out pretty well. Sure it’s politically incorrect, illogical and cheesy, but it’s so much fun that those things just sort of work. This is a world in which middle schoolers chain smoke and Dracula calls a 4 year old girl a bitch. The Stan Winston effects are great and the story is so original and entertaining that you can’t help but love it.

• Martin B

  
  I'm not sure how I went 20 years without seeing this one. I only thought to watch it now because I just found out it was (co-)written by Shane Black (<i>Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Last Boyscout, Lethal Weapon</i>). It seems like just the kind of thing I would have loved… More
  I'm not sure how I went 20 years without seeing this one. I only thought to watch it now because I just found out it was (co-)written by Shane Black (<i>Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Last Boyscout, Lethal Weapon</i>). It seems like just the kind of thing I would have loved as a kid. As it is, though, seeing it for the first time at this age, it's a fun kid flick, but nothing more. There's some bad acting - some REALLY bad acting, but who cares in something like this, right? It's just cheesy, mindless, (very) 80's fun. Unfortunately, it's not even very good by 80's cheese standards... and it loses some additional points for shamelessly imitating Goonies and also E.T. in several scenes.

• Aaron N

  
  Eugene: Creature stole my Twinkie! Somehow I missed this movie as a child, but its quite enjoyable. A mix of the Goonies with the old Hammer Horror features. It has a mix of 80s cheese, some clever screenplay moments, decent effects for the type of movie this is, and a non-serious… More
  Eugene: Creature stole my Twinkie! Somehow I missed this movie as a child, but its quite enjoyable. A mix of the Goonies with the old Hammer Horror features. It has a mix of 80s cheese, some clever screenplay moments, decent effects for the type of movie this is, and a non-serious sense of fun that holds throughout. A group of friends, who are obsessed with monsters, have their own club. They find more than they bargain for when a plane containing (here it comes) Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolfman, the Mummy, and the Creature from the Black Lagoon dumps the cargo into their suburban town. For various reasons, the young boys learn that they only have a day to find an ancient amulet and send the evil creatures to another world.. Patrick: Rudy, where you going? Rudy: [pulling out crossbow] I'm in the goddamn club aren't I ? This is just a fun movie. Its goofy, cheesy, and full of 80s kid adventure cliches, but its really enjoyable. Co-scripted by future Lethal Weapon and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang writer Shane Black, the interaction between the adults and the kids certainly has some of those elements that ring familiar. The elements involving the monsters is very goofy, although Dracula is pretty solid, despite being the only one who seems to want to try and Frankenstien always works when portrayed as misunderstood. Goofy fun. Detective Sapir: That's it, Del. This case is too hard, man, Let's be firemen instead. Det. Del Crenshaw: I'm glad you're gettin' major laughs outta this, Rich. The problem is two-thousand year-old dead guys do not get up and walk away by themselves.

• Drew S

  
  Directed by the same guy who helmed the intolerable Night of the Creeps, this is about five times as clever and entertaining, with some eminently quotable lines. I intend to use "Wolfman's got nards!" in school, my personal life, and at the workplace. Overall, though,… More
  Directed by the same guy who helmed the intolerable Night of the Creeps, this is about five times as clever and entertaining, with some eminently quotable lines. I intend to use "Wolfman's got nards!" in school, my personal life, and at the workplace. Overall, though, the movie is formulaic 80s pap and your life will proceed with considerable richness if you skip out on it.

• Chris W

  
  Corny and silly in the extreme, but really, really funny, and just fun in general. It's a really quotable film too, which is another plus. This film could never be anythingmore prestigious than a cult classic, but that's not a bad thing.

• danny d

  
  "wolfman's got nards". I grew up on this flick, having seen it some 15 times. it may not be great, but i love it.

• Mark H

  
  Movie was was co-written by the usually funny Shane Black, who must have had an off day when he wrote this stale re-shash of "The Goonies."

• Tim S

  
  Another guilty pleasure, Fred Dekker's film is a fun and scary ride.

• _kelly .

  
  Only a 5 because it is a childhood fave. And technically, it is flawless in script, acting, cinematography, effects. It's a SMASH A MONSTARRRRR BASH!!

• Jason S

  
  A classic of my time. A club of kids get together to defeat the classic movie monsters. It was silly but fun.

• Steve K

  
  I had forgotten how vulgar and how short this film was. Lots of fun, and the new DVD is spiffy with extras!

• Ken S

  
  Wolfman's got nards

• Dean M

  
  Cool funny and scary of a group of kids form a club to help combat an infiltration of monsters in their town. What a clever mixture of Hollywood sci-fi monster effects and a well-conceived spoof of horror movies, past and present.

• Jacob P

  
  Funny and Entertaining, but that's pretty much the only positive things I could say about this low budget horror flick.

• Burger S

  
  Cult Classic.

• Ed Fucking H

  
  Good clean horror fun for the entire family. Yes, it is 80's cheese but this is some gourmet Parmesan cheese on par with other childhood favourite like the Goonies. The deal is Dracula, the Mummy, Frankenstein, the Wolfman and the Creature from the Blue Lagoon have teamed up to… More
  Good clean horror fun for the entire family. Yes, it is 80's cheese but this is some gourmet Parmesan cheese on par with other childhood favourite like the Goonies. The deal is Dracula, the Mummy, Frankenstein, the Wolfman and the Creature from the Blue Lagoon have teamed up to unleash ultimate evil upon the world, and it is up to a team of nerdy 12 year old's (The Monster Squad) to save the day. This is just good, light hearted entertainment,a nd a must see if you havent done so already. And as Flixster user PumpkinGetsASnakeBite pointed out the only people who are harmed in this film are indeed cops (that is if you don't count the monsters.) Bonus points for that. Good times for sure.

• Quinto W

  
  I love how 80's family movies could get away with practically anything. The movie has more than it's fair share of problems, but the overall fun and enjoyment is constantly present. It's like watching a remake of The Goonies written by Joss Whedon and directed by Sam… More
  I love how 80's family movies could get away with practically anything. The movie has more than it's fair share of problems, but the overall fun and enjoyment is constantly present. It's like watching a remake of The Goonies written by Joss Whedon and directed by Sam Raimi.

• Sean S

  
  Common what's not great about kids fighting the classic movie monsters.

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