Title: The Monster Squad (1987)
Genre: Horror / Comedy / Adventure
Plot Synopsis
A group of monster-movie-obsessed kids in suburban America find they must turn their fandom into frontline defense when the legendary monsters of the past—led by Count Dracula—assemble to claim a magic amulet that will let them rule the world. The children band together, crack legendary monster lore, and mount a daring showdown to save their town from supernatural takeover.
Cast and Crew
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Director: Fred Dekker
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Writers: Fred Dekker & Shane Black
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Cast:
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Andre Gower as Sean Crenshaw
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Robby Kiger as Patrick Rhodes
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Stephen Macht as Detective Del Crenshaw
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Duncan Regehr as Count Dracula
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Tom Noonan as Frankenstein’s Monster
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YouTube Trailer: The Monster Squad | Trailer
IMDb: The Monster Squad (1987)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
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UserA — ★★★★
“A gleeful mash-up of kids, monsters and ’80s popcorn mayhem; goofy but hugely fun.” -
UserB — ★★★★½
“I came in for nostalgia and left with a cult classic in the making — characters you root for and monsters you haven’t forgotten.” -
UserC — ★★★★★
“This is pure, undiluted creature-feature joy with heart. One of the most beloved kid-meets-monster films of the decade.” -
UserD — ★★★★
“Some tonal shifts are wild, but that’s part of the charm — fearless and weird in the very best way.” -
UserE — ★★★★★
“If you ever wondered what it would be like for The Goonies to fight Dracula and Frankenstein side-by-side — this does exactly that and more.”
Meta Description: A fun, monster-filled ’80s adventure where kids face down Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolf Man and more — The Monster Squad mixes nostalgia, horror and comedy into a cult favourite.
