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The Monster Squad (1987)

The Monster Squad poster
Directed by
Fred Dekker
Genre
fantasy film, comedy horror, vampire film, children's film, werewolf film, crossover fiction
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 22m
Rated
PG-13
Rating
6.7 of 10 from 652 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

Kids in a small town team up to stop classic movie monsters led by Dracula from taking over the world. They use their knowledge of monster lore to fight back.

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What happens

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 Tri-Star 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. The film was produced on a budget of $14 million. It was released on August 14, 1987, it grossed $3.8 million in its theatrical run, and has since garnered a cult following. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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