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The Monster Squad

1987·Movie
1h 22min·PG-13
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic617.0Rotten Tomatoes53%78%

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An , fantasy movie: , .

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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About

You know who to call when you have ghosts. But who do you call when you have monsters?

Count Dracula returns to the world of humans 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 the ability to rule the world. A group of horror-loving heroes are the only ones daring to stand in their way.
80s NostalgiaMonster MashComing-of-Age AdventureCreature FeaturePractical EffectsFamily-Friendly HorrorSuburban FantasyMonster HuntingGothic Horror Elements

Crew

Directed by:
Fred Dekker
Written by:
Shane Black, Fred Dekker
Produced by:
Jonathan A. Zimbert
Composed by:
Bruce Broughton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Monster Squad

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Monster Squad?

PrimefuboTVParamount+Amazon Prime Video Free with AdsYOW.tvAmazon MX Player

In the United States, The Monster Squad streams on Prime, fuboTV, and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, YOW.tv, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is The Monster Squad worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 61). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (57).

Is The Monster Squad okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Monster Squad make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Monster Squad?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Was The Monster Squad a box office flop?

Budget$12 million
Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $12 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 31% of its budget.

What tropes does The Monster Squad use?

Eat ThatArtifact of DeathCan't You Read the Sign?Heel–Face TurnBrainwashed and CrazyDramatic Gun CockComically Missing the PointClothing DamageKids Are CruelWham LinePeople in Rubber SuitsBlack Dude Dies Firstand 140 more

TV Tropes lists 152 tropes for it, including Eat That, Artifact of Death, and Can't You Read the Sign?.