The Monster Squad is a movie that never really found its footing in the time it was released, But has come to be loved by many people through rentals and word of mouth. Will Q discover a new classic? or will this be relegated to the dusty video store of history?
Its pretty apparent now that I did not see this movie as a kid, or at least it didn’t make as big as an impression on m as Gremlins, Rad, The Goonies or even The Rescue. But it has found a special place in my heart. If anything I have a memory of talking about this with my cousins, their house was the place that I watched all the inappropriate movies that my parents wouldn’t let me watch.
Making a podcast about this movie is probably a rite of passage for many in the internet generation. Its a semi-forgotten movie that does hold up to scrutiny about the effects and the story. Some of the 80’s language and misogyny can get tedious, but it’s a product of it’s time.
But I think you’ll enjoy our discussion of the magic of The Monster Squad.
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 kids out to keep them from controlling the world. While being financially unsuccessful during its theatrical run and receiving 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.