| Andre Gower | Sean |
| Robby Kiger | Patrick |
| Stephen Macht | Del, Sean's Father |
| Duncan Regehr | Count Dracula |
| Tom Noonan | Frankenstein |
| Brent Chalem | Horace |
| Ryan Lambert | Rudy |
| Ashley Bank | Phoebe, Sean's Sister |
| Michael Faustino | Eugene |
| Mary Ellen Trainor | Emily |
| Mary Albee | Pantry Girl |
| Daryl Anderson | Co-Pilot |
| Joan-Carroll Baron | Pantry Girl |
| Paul Barringer | Squad Room Cop |
| Ernie Brown | Night Watchman |
| Adam Carl | Derek |
| Leo Cimino | Scary German Guy |
| Phil Culotta | Driver of Coroner Van |
| Sonia Curtis | Peasant Girl |
| Penny Perry Davis | |
| Marianne de Camp | Cat head, Mrs. Carlsen |
| Julius Le Flore | Squad Room Cop |
| Lisa Fuller | Patrick's Sister |
| Jonathan Gries | Desperate Man |
| Jack Gwyllim | Van Helsing |
| Jason Hervey | E.J. |
| Bryan Kestner | Rookie Cop |
| Robert Lesser | Eugene's Dad |
| Diana Lewis | TV Anchorwoman |
| Michael Reid Mackay | Mummy |
| Denver Mattson | Beefy Cop |
| Julie Merrill | Pantry Girl/Vampire |
| Charly Morgan | Vampire Bride with Possom |
| David Proval | Pilot |
| Gary Rebstock | TV Anchorman |
| Dianne Reeves | |
| Riad | Girl in Ground Hog Day |
| Gwil Richards | Mr. Metzger |
| Stan Shaw | Detective Sapir |
| Jim Stephen | Squad Room Cop |
| Carl Thibault | Wolfman |
| David Wedel | Army General |
| Tom Woodruff Jr. | Gill-Man |
| Fred Dekker | Director, Screenwriter |
| Keith Barish | Executive Producer, Producer |
| Shane Black | Screenwriter |
| Albert Brenner | Production Designer |
| Bruce Broughton | Score Composer |
| Richard S. Church | Sound/Sound Designer |
| Rob Cohen | Executive Producer, Producer |
| Philip C. Cory | Special Effects |
| Richard Edlund | Special Effects |
| Katalin Elek | Makeup |
| Harold L. Fuhrman | Set Decoration/Design |
| David M. Haber | Art Director |
| Roland Hill | Set Decoration/Design |
| Michael W. Hoffman | Costumes/Costume Designer |
| Peter Hyams | Executive Producer, Producer |
| Aggie Lyon | Costumes/Costume Designer |
| Neil Machlis | Co-producer |
| Bradford May | Cinematographer |
| James Mitchell | Editor |
| John Moio | Stunts |
| Penny Perry | Casting |
| William R. Perry | Stunts |
| Richard Luke Rothschild | Asst. Director |
| Stan Winston | Special Effects |
| Jonathan A. Zimbert | Producer |
| Papp Zoltan | Makeup |
This is the story of a group of kids called the Monster Squad that talk about monster stuff. That is until the real thing happens and its up to the kids to save the world. You have such recognizable monsters like the wolf man, Frankensten, Creature from the Black Lagoon and the Mummy, all lead by Dracula himself. That has got to be the coolest plot I ever heard of, well...one of the coolest plots I ever heard of I guess. Some of the scenes were pretty good while others seemed a little dark for a family movie. If you like horror, comedy and adventure, then you'll love the Monster Squad.
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Posted October 1, 2010
I used to love this moive when I was a kid. I bought it becuase I thought my little one would enjoy it. The subject matter was not for the younger crowed. I would not recomend this moive for anyone under 15. other then that it was ok
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I was about 11 years old when this movie came out and I loved every moment of it then and I still love it now. From the opening screen roll (think Star Wars) we know that this movie is going to be both horror as well as comedy.
One Hundred Years Before this Story Begins...It Was A Time Of Darkness In Transylvania...A Time When Dr. Abraham Van Helsing...And A Small Band Of Freedom Fighters...Conspired To Rid The World Of Vampires and Monsters...And To Save Mankind From The Forces of Evil...They Blew It
Of course I don't know what else you would expect from writer/director Fred Dekker. For those of you who have never heard of him, he is also the mastermind behind House, the cult horror movie from the 80s not the obnoxious TV show that's on now.
The basic plot of the movie (I will give the DVD synopsis at the end of this post) is this. Take 4 twelve year old boys, one cigarette smoking junior high kid, and one younger sister and pit them against the monsters of Universal Studios. Make the cigarette smoking, leather jacket wearing junior high kid Ryan Lambert (Kids Incorporated) and you got a hit movie on your hands. Well at least Fred Dekker was hoping for that. The movie didn't do very well at the time but has now become a cult hit world wide with an ever growing audience.
I never knew what there wasn't to like. You have all the classic monsters headed up by Dracula himself. His henchman are non other than The Mummy, The Wolfman, Frankenstein's Monster, The Creature From The Black Lagoon, and of course his Three Brides. Of course, it may not have helped that Universal didn't want anything to do with this movie and did not allow the creators to specifically say that these in fact were those legends of scariness.
Now you may ask how the kids happen to get involved. Well this is what happens. Dracula is looking for an amulet that is a repository for pure good. If he is able to destroy that amulet then the powers of evil will be able to take over the world. One of our young heroes, namely Sean, comes into possession of a diary written by Dr. Van Helsing himself that gives an account of how to turn the amulet into a gate opening up into Limbo. If that gate can be opened by a virgin (of course) then the creature of the night will be sucked in and the day will be saved. You may be thinking to yourself why would a 12 year old even be interested in such a book, especially since it's written in German. Well the simple answer to that is because him and his friends belong to a monster club and have a rather healthy fascination with all things monster. So Sean's mother brings it home to him and the fun wackiness ensues.
Now obviously Dracula can not allow such a thing to happen so he sends Frankenstein to get the book away from the kids. On the way to carry out his mission Frankenstein meets Phoebe (Sean's younger sister) in the exact same manner that he does in the classic Universal movie. Only this time the little girl is spared the dunking in the pond and the two become buddies. If you haven't already guessed Frankenstein helps the kids save the day.
The ensuing battle produces one of the best scenes in the history of movies. This may be a testament to the fact I'm a guy and that I was a kid when I first saw the movie, but t
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Posted October 1, 2010
for a kids movie i must say wow can't believe they got away with swearing. this is the fan favorite about a club that has to do anything with monsters and the real thing arrives and the kids with help from the scary german guy and the newest member rudy. the monsters that arrive are the wolf man, the lagoon creature, the mummy and are led by dracula including frankestein. the little girl was adorable and the frankestein scene was sweet and sad. i recommend it to any new or old fan.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Im so stoked that my fav movie in the whole wide world is finally out on dvd!!!! honestly, i thought i was the only one who knew about this timeless classic bcuz everywhere else i went to was sold out!! glad i got it months in advanced or else it would have been a tragedy. Any whoo, for those who don't know about monstser squad need to pick up on game soon. Enjoy cuz have since i was 3 and beyond
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Posted October 1, 2010
I got the VHS when i was 3 years old and i watched it every saturday untill i was 18 years old, its one of my favorite movies, i cant wait for the dvd to come out since i lost my VHS, im 20 years old now so its been 2 years that ive gone without seeing the movie!
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Posted October 1, 2010
I've seen this movie so many times as a kid and loved it. Looking forward for it's release on DVD. Thank you Lionsgate!
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Posted October 1, 2010
I've been wanting for this title since I started buying DVD's in 2000! It's a very enjoyable monster romp, but it definitely has its dark moments. All the kids in this were outstanding and the reinterpretation of the classic Universal icons is excellent. Go Phoebe!
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