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• Jeff "

  
  Fred Dekker who previously directed Night of the Creeps delivers yet another slap of original horror with The Monster Squad. Dekker crafts a fun, and entertaining picture that will surly delight the most demanding genre fan. Although not on par with Dekker's previous work, this… More
  Fred Dekker who previously directed Night of the Creeps delivers yet another slap of original horror with The Monster Squad. Dekker crafts a fun, and entertaining picture that will surly delight the most demanding genre fan. Although not on par with Dekker's previous work, this is still an enjoyable film that has a great cast and a fun story that is entertaining from start to finish. Some people have said this was a horror comedy version of The Goonies, but I think it's quite different. The Monster Squad has its flaws, but it works well enough to keep you interested. The cast do a good job with the material, and they keep it engaging and fun despite occasionally being imperfect. This is a pretty good idea for a horror comedy, and it is among the best of the genre. Fred Dekker crafts a worthy follow up that is funny and bizarre, but constantly riveting despite its imperfections. The monsters are wicked, the effects are well done, and the characters are likeable. If you love these types of films, then you'll surely enjoy it. The story itself is what keeps you involved in the film, and the result is a fun movie that will certainly delight genre fans. I don't see why this one got so much flack as it is an original gem of a horror comedy that has plenty of memorable moments for its short run time. Sure there co0uld have been changes in a few areas, but overall this is a worthwhile film that demands to be seen if you enjoy horror comedies. Fred Dekker has made a fun and whimsical picture that delivers unique thrills. Sadly, this would be his last great movie as he would go on to helm the third part in the Robocop trilogy, which is horrible film, and Dekker would never stand behind a camera again. Who knows how many other horror gems he could have made.

• Alice S

  
  Silly-fun kiddie adventure that I don't remember much of. The little girl reciting German at the end was impressive.

• John H

  
  What a shit movie. The kids were annoying, none of the monsters really shined, all of them had very short, unfulfilled cameos, it was never specified in the film that the "virgin" had to be a female, and... what the hell was Dracula's master plan anyway?

• 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 loverâ??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 itâ??s politically incorrect, illogical and cheesy, but… More
  This is a pure 80s premise and practically every monster loverâ??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 itâ??s politically incorrect, illogical and cheesy, but itâ??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 canâ??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.

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