As i said, monster squad is very much a stereotypical 80s kids film, particularly when youre dealing with a group of. Thanks to fabulous films virgil films for releasing the monster squad complete series on dvd. Gillman, and the mummy to limbo forever, before drac and company can find. Shop monster squad tshirts created by independent artists from around the globe. Both joe begos vampire film bliss and tilman singers possession film. Shudder kicking off 2020 with bliss, luz, the monster squad and more new arrivals. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Thirty years ago today, the universal monster avengers hit the big screen. It was released by tristar pictures on august 14, 1987. Starring andre gower, robby kiger, brent chalem, ryan lambert, mic. Retro vhs lamp the monster squad night light table lamp. The monster squad twodisc 20th anniversary edition. And even in my 30s, i still want to be inducted into the monster squad.
It includes interviews from the monster squads writer and director fred dekker night of the creeps and cowriter shane black the predator it will include cast members as. Why the monster squad is better than the goonies moviefone. Monster squad forever 2007 out of 4 good documentary about the making of fred dekkers the monster squad, a film that was released to very little attention but over the years grew into a major cult favorite. Rated pg what parents need to know common sense media says. You see, like the kids in the film, i didnt play many sports growing up, rather, i read comics and watched and read everything scifi and horror i. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. With ashley bank, bruce broughton, jake crockett, james daisy. The monster squad 1987 film clips hd opening scene duration. In 1987, director fred dekker released the monster squad. Ive purchased a dozen movie posters recently and this monster squad poster is by far the poorest quality of all of them. Monster squad is a television series produced by dangelo productions that aired saturday mornings on nbc from 1976 to 1977.
Fast, free delivery, video streaming, music, and much more. Your medication, delivered learn more have a question. Thankfully the world of dvdbluray and now streaming has made it. The documentary discusses the film s dismal opening in theaters and the evolution to the cult classic it stands today. The film follows the exploits of a group of genresavvy kids who seek to stop dracula and a host of other infamous movie monsters from finding a mystical amulet and bringing about the end of the world as we know it the film was an outofprint classic for a long time, but was given a new. The monster squad fits nicely into the same category as the aforementioned titles, but with an extra tongueincheek, overthetop quality meant to evoke the shocks and high tension of the old horror films from universal. Strange things begin to happen to change this happy couples life forever. A group of kids form a monster club but get more than they bargained for when dracula adjourns to earth. As a kid, and still to this day, i can still identify with almost all of the kids in this movie. Monster squad is pure 80s drivel, but thats why we love it inverse. The monster squad is a 1987 film directed by fred dekker and written by dekker and shane black. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central.
Director dekker, producer jonathan zimbert as well as cast and crew members including andre gower, duncan regehr, tom noonan, steve wong, ashley bank, tom woodruff and ryan. Released by lala land records in 2015 lllcd 76 containing music from the monster squad 1987. The secret of its success is shane black and fred dekkers script, which blends homage and lampoon in a way that sees humor in the horror genre without ever disrespecting it. And god bless you for gifting us with this one classic line that will forever define this film. The monster squad 2005 cast and crew members andre gower, robby kiger of a monster fan club meet count dracula, wolfman, frankenstein, the mummy and gill man. Wolfmans got nards documentary trailer celebrates monster squad legacy kevin burwick jun 28, 2018. I loved this movie thenrecently i purchased monster squad forever on dvd. The monster squad movie poster 27x40 mary ellen trainor andre gower style a reproduction poster packaged with care and shipped in sturdy reinforced packing material guaranteed customer satisfaction pillpack by amazon pharmacy. This film is also a tribute to the universal monsters. The cast do a good job with the material, and they keep it engaging and fun despite occasionally being imperfect.
All episodes are included on two single sided discs with great disc packaging and awesome disc artwork. In the summer twenty years agoand yes, i realize ive just dated myselfi saw a little film called the monster squad. Ashley bank, bruce broughton, duncan regehr, john rosengrant, tom woodruff jr. The monster squad is a 1987 american comedy horror film directed by fred dekker who also wrote and directed night of the creeps and written by shane black and dekker. Films released a region a locked bluray, which does not include any extras. The cult 1987 film monster squad is the subject of a new documentary entitled wolfmans got nards. Its all killer, no filler, quickly introducing characters both human and inhuman and rocketing them towards a satisfying climax. The film features the universal monsters reimagined by a team of special effects artists, including stan winston, led by. Find out where monster squad is streaming, if monster squad is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. A five part retrospective hd, 76 mins here is over an hour of interviews, behind the scenes, and more, covering all aspects of making monster squad. The series stars fred grandy who also starred in the love boat and was later elected to the united states house of representatives as walt, a. The monster squad was originally going to be released under universal instead of tristar so they could have the full privlidge of using the jack pierce and bud westmore makeup and costume designs but universal foolishly rejected the project. Monster squad, formerly known as nightcrawlers, is an action comedy about a neurotic father who faces off against monsters from his childhood. The film follows the exploits of a group of genresavvy kids who seek to stop dracula and a host of other infamous movie monsters from finding a mystical amulet and bringing about the end of the world as we know it.
Suggested by lionsgate dirty dancing 1987 lionsgate live. There is a touching moment when the scary german guy tells to the kids that he has experience with monsters and we see a concentration camp number on his arm. Watch the monster squad add to watchlist in this comedy, a group of young friends stumbles into a conflict that has them battling against dracula, the mummy, frankensteins monster and a virtual army of famous creepy creatures. Oct 06, 2015 the monster squad soundtrack from 1987, composed by bruce broughton. Nostalgia critic s7 e36 monster squad nostalgia critic duration. The monster squad is a 1987 film about a young group of monster fans who attempt to save their hometown from count dracula and his monsters. Watch the monster squad 1987 full movie free online. The picture on the poster is blurry and the it is not 27x40 inches. The monster squad rock until you drop montoge youtube. The monster squad, by comparison, is cut to the bone.
Director dekker, producer jonathan zimbert as well as cast and crew members including andre gower, duncan regehr, tom noonan. The monster squad has its flaws, but it works well enough to keep you interested. The film was a major box office disappointment but caught fire on home video, gaining fans over the years. As the film features the classic creatures dracula, wolfman, mummy and frankenstein\s monster in a test of wills and skills. The monster squad monster squad forever documentary. We print the highest quality monster squad tshirts on the internet. Fortunately for the monster squad, theres much more than nostalgia going for it, as the story of a band of horror film fans battling the classic movie monsters is an fun and often funny piece of filmmaking thats also solid 80s nostalgia and an exciting action flick. The monster squad by fred dekker andre gower, robby kiger. The monster squad television series ran for one season in 1976 creating episodes during its brief run. Mondo mond081 country united states format lp release date oct2016 upn 616892429142. Of course, they werent called that, but still, it was a massive teamup that the movie world had never seen before. Jul 08, 2006 the monster squad 1987 film clips hd opening scene duration.
The monster squad is schoolyardclever and cut to the rhythms of saturday morning tv, within which limitations its actually a lot of fun. Its pretty violent dracula turning the police into pretzels and his scary handling of phoebe and kinky the school girls being kept in a closet has a sex crime air to it. The horror comedy is usually a contradiction in terms but the monster squad is a rare successful example of the format. Nostalgia critic s7 e36 monster squad nostalgia critic.
The monster squad monster squad forever documentary clip. This film has had a weirdly great impact on my life, and i cannot wait to share it with. The monster squad is a highly entertaining cult movie with a funny story that entwines adventure, dark comedy and horror. Join facebook to connect with monster squad and others you may know. It is unrelated to the later movie of the same name. A group of kids form a monster club but get more than they bargained for when dracula adjourns to earth, with some scary, wellknown friends in this cult classic.
Streaming premiere tammy and the trex, uncut rrated. Shudder kicking off 2020 with bliss, luz, the monster squad and. The monster squad is the only dark universe we ever needed. An action comedy about a neurotic father who faces off against monsters from his childhood. This is a featurelength look into the creation of the 20 year old cultclassic, monster squad, including interviews with writerdirector fred dekker, stars tom noonan, duncan regehr, andre gower and more. The monster squad rock until you drop montage monster squad forever. A necessary addition to anyones collection, the monster squad is a fully nostalgic and fully fantastic work in its genre. Lala land records and paramount pictures present the remastered reissue of renowned composer bruce broughtons original motion picture score to the beloved 1987 horrorfantasyadventure the monster squad composer broughtons powerhouse orchestral score emboldens the titular preteens and teens as they heroically square off, with a little help from frankensteins monster, against.
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