The Monster Squad is a 1987 American horror comedy film directed by Fred Dekker, and written by Dekker and Shane Black. Peter Hyams and Rob Cohen served as executive producers. It was released by TriStar Pictures on August 14, 1987. The film features pastiches of the Universal Monsters, led by Count Dracula. They are confronted by a group of savvy children out to keep them from controlling the world. Although it was financially unsuccessful during its theatrical run and received mixed reviews from critics, the film has gained a positive reception from audiences and has become a cult classic in the years since its release.
The Monster Squad (1987)
Directed by Fred Dekker
Genres - Action-Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror |
Sub-Genres - Comedy Horror, Crossover Fiction, Vampire Film, Werewolf Film |
Release Date - Aug 14, 1987 |
Run Time - 82 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - PG-13
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Movie Info
Budget
$12,000,000
Box Office
$3,769,990
Themes
Tags
Collection: Dracula, Collection: Frankenstein, Cult, Gill-man, Monster Squad, Mummy, Sea Monster, Supernatural/Monsters, Vampire, Wolfman
Attributes
Narrative Location: Louisiana
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A szörnycsapat
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Bзвoд чудовищ
RU
Cazamonstruos
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Deu a Louca nos Monstros
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El escuadrón anti-monstruos
MX
El escuadrón de los monstruos
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Enantia sti super omada
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Escuadrón Antimonstruos
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Korku Kulübü
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Min bedste ven, Frankenstein
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Monster Busters
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Monsterklubben
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Os Caça-Monstros
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Scuola di mostri
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The Monster Squad
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Una Pandilla Alucinante
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Łowcy potworów
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Ενάντια στη Σούπερ Ομάδα
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Взвод чудовищ
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Клубът на чудовищата
BG
Одред против чудовишта
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