Prior to the 1980s the classical Universal monsters hadn't appeared in any color films or all together in one film for over 40 years, so when they did a film like the goonies but with the universal monsters, you can bet that it was awesome. The effects are top notch in the film, ... read more
Andre Gower,
Robby Kiger,
Stephen Macht,
Duncan Regehr,
Tom Noonan
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A group of adolescent monster movie enthusiasts form a club that meets in a treehouse in this pre-teen horror feature. When Dracula, The Mummy, Frankenstein, and The Wolfman are joined by Gill-Man in ... read more
Directed by: Fred Dekker
Release Date: June 1, 1987
DVD Release Date: July 24, 2007
Stats: 2,564 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (2,564)
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October 30, 2011
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July 24, 2011
Very silly film with a very silly dated idea of bringing all the classic monsters together harking back to old Universal monster mashes but boy is it totally cool :)
The plot to be honest makes no sense and isn't even explained too well, basically Dracula turns up in a small tow... read more -
June 12, 2010
This is a pure 80s premise and practically every monster loverā??s wet dream when they were 12 years old. It takes all the classic Universal properties and throws them into one movie; which actually turns out pretty well. Sure itā??s politically incorrect, illogical and cheesy, b... read more
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October 30, 2009
I'm not sure how I went 20 years without seeing this one. I only thought to watch it now because I just found out it was (co-)written by Shane Black (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Last Boyscout, Lethal Weapon). It seems like just the kind of thing I would have loved as a kid. As... read more
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September 12, 2009
Eugene: Creature stole my Twinkie!
Somehow I missed this movie as a child, but its quite enjoyable. A mix of the Goonies with the old Hammer Horror features. It has a mix of 80s cheese, some clever screenplay moments, decent effects for the type of movie this is, and a non-ser... read more -
December 31, 2008
Directed by the same guy who helmed the intolerable Night of the Creeps, this is about five times as clever and entertaining, with some eminently quotable lines. I intend to use "Wolfman's got nards!" in school, my personal life, and at the workplace. Overall, though, the movie i... read more
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December 12, 2008
Corny and silly in the extreme, but really, really funny, and just fun in general. It's a really quotable film too, which is another plus. This film could never be anythingmore prestigious than a cult classic, but that's not a bad thing.
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October 2, 2008
"wolfman's got nards".
I grew up on this flick, having seen it some 15 times. it may not be great, but i love it. -
June 21, 2008
Movie was was co-written by the usually funny Shane Black, who must have had an off day when he wrote this stale re-shash of "The Goonies."
Critic Reviews
The movie plays like it was written with a power tool. Full Review
Goofy monster mash with a touch of negative 'tude. Full Review
classic 80s
For a movie so aesthetically on the ball, it's a shame the screenplay is not the least bit industrious. Full Review
It can be a bit scary for the youngest of viewers, but it's a fun ride nonetheless, for new and old fans alike. Full Review
I'm sure all the Monster Squad enthusiasts will be absolutely thrilled with the package Lionsgate has put together here. Full Review
...hasn't aged all that well in the years since its 1987 release... Full Review
A silly, half-baked amalgam of The Goonies and Ghostbusters.
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