The Monster Squad
1987
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Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
André Gower, Robby Kiger, Stephen Macht, Duncan Regehr, Tom Noonan, Brent Chalem, Ryan Lambert, Ashley Bank
Original language
German
First release
August 14, 1987 (United States)
Production companies
HBO
Home video distributors
Vestron Video (United States)
Setting
Louisiana
Crew
Screenplay
Fred Dekker, Shane Black
Producer
Jonathan A. Zimbert
Cinematography
Bradford May
Editing
James Mitchell
Music
Bruce Broughton
Special makeup effects
Alec Gillis, John Rosengrant, Matt Rose
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Romford Horror Festival 2026 - Screen 5
- Dead by Dawn Horror Film Festival 2017 generic - Classics
- Fantastic Fest 2016
Titles
| Original title | The Monster Squad | |
| Alternate title | La Brigade des monstres |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Vestron Video (cat. no. VA 6014) | 1988, United States, slipcase |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | The Monster Squad (Original Soundtrack) - Bruce Broughton, Curt Sobel (2007) | 7 releases, 2016-2023: Mondo, Terror Vision |
| CD | The Monster Squad (Original Soundtrack) - Bruce Broughton, Curt Sobel (2007) | 3 releases, 2007-2015: Intrada, La-La Land Records |
| Cassette | The Monster Squad (Original Soundtrack) - Bruce Broughton, Curt Sobel (2007) | 3 releases, 2022-2023: Terror Vision |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | August 14, 1987 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | December 18, 1987 |
| Theatrical | Australia | June 23, 1988 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | September 30, 1988 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | April 12, 1990 |
| Streaming | France | January 28, 2021 |
| Streaming | Romania | October 1, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | PG-13 |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1988 VA 6014 |
| Home video | Germany | December 1, 1988 |
| Home video | France | July 4, 2007 |
Full credits
| Director | Fred Dekker |
| Cast | André Gower (Sean), Robby Kiger (Patrick), Stephen Macht (Del), Duncan Regehr (Count Dracula), Tom Noonan (Frankenstein), Brent Chalem (Horace), Ryan Lambert (Rudy), Ashley Bank (Phoebe), Michael Faustino (Eugene), Mary Ellen Trainor (Emily), Leonardo Cimino (Scary German Guy), Jon Gries (Desperate Man), Stan Shaw (Detective Sapir), Lisa Fuller (Patrick's Sister), Jason Hervey (E.J.), Tom Woodruff Jr. (Gillman), Michael Reid MacKay (Mummy), Jack Gwillim (Van Helsing), David Proval (Pilot), Sonia Curtis (Peasant Girl), Julie Merrill (Pantry Girl / Vampire), Carl Thibault (Wolfman) |
| Screenplay | Fred Dekker, Shane Black |
| Producer | Jonathan A. Zimbert |
| Executive producer | Keith Barish, Peter Hyams, Rob Cohen |
| Cinematography | Bradford May |
| Editing | James Mitchell |
| Music | Bruce Broughton |
| Production design | Albert Brenner |
| Special makeup effects | Alec Gillis, John Rosengrant, Matt Rose |
| Visual effects | Richard Edlund, Stan Winston |
| Sound | Richard S. Church |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
