- Actors: Andre Gower, Robby Kiger, Stephen Macht, Duncan Regehr, Tom Noonan
- Directors: Fred Dekker
- Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Original recording remastered, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language English, German
- Subtitles: English, Spanish
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
- Number of discs: 2
- Classification: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Lions Gate
- DVD Release Date: 24 July 2007
- Run Time: 92 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000Q6GUKM
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 24,257 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
In keeping with the 'brat packs' of the eighties movies scene, this fantastic film delivers all that one would look for in a movie of its genre. With fantastic special effects and as much stage make-up as you can handle the group of mismatched boys (and girl) battle against the evil forces of Dracula, Wolfman, The Mummy etc, and no grown ups to help they got their work cut out for them! If not for the sheer enjoyment of it, buy this video simply to say that you own it...and who would have thought wolfman has nards!
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
The Monster Squad how can i sum up this movie in one word (Fantastic.)I loved this film ever since i saw it as a child and have kept my original ex rental copy all these years.Plot A hundred years ago in Transylvania Dracula fought his final battle,now one hundred years later that same battle will start again in America he recruits all the old monsters to help him(Frankenstein's monster,the wolfman,the mummy and the creature from the black lagoon.)His opponents the monster squad a group of kids who are obsessed with monsters.Brilliant,this needs a DVD release soon because it's a deleted title on video so many people won't be able to obtain a copy.If you have a copy don't let it go.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
'The Monster Squad' begins when Count Dracula, accompanied by Frankenstein's Monster, the Wolfman, the Mummy and the Gillman are in search of a powerful amulet that will grant them power to rule the world. A pre-teen group of monster fanatics, lead by Sean, as well a scary German guy and Sean's dad attempt to stop the forces of evil, with the help of the ancient diary of Van Helsing.
This cult classic is a true hidden gem of 80's cinema that has really been over-looked and over-shadowed by other, more well-known films like The Goonies and The Lost Boys (another two of my all-time favourites). Originally I had this recorded from Sky TV back in the late 80's/early 90's (I was about 8 or 9 years old at the time) and used to watch this film all the time. I'd pretty much forgotten about it when I then saw this 20th Anniversary Edition available on DVD. Watching it now, probably 15 years since I last watched it and is still as exciting, funny and brilliant as I remember it being. Ok, the special effects aren't up to today's standard, but for the time they are very advanced and well done.
Also on the 2nd disc is a 5 part documentary (which is over an hour long in total) which has a retrospecive look at the film, the characters, the monsters, as well as much more, all from various people involved with the film (including some of the actors, the director, producer etc). This is a fairly interesting watch as it goes into detail about various topics such as why it is not so well known (or is it...?), why distribution has been so difficult over the years, what the actors are up to now and also has some footage of the 20th anniversary reunion and screening.
Overall, if you watched and loved it when you were younger then this is an essential must-buy. I imagine most fans will now been in their late 20's to early/mid 30's, so sit down with the kids and introduce them to a true classic horror comedy that all the family can enjoy.
This cult classic is a true hidden gem of 80's cinema that has really been over-looked and over-shadowed by other, more well-known films like The Goonies and The Lost Boys (another two of my all-time favourites). Originally I had this recorded from Sky TV back in the late 80's/early 90's (I was about 8 or 9 years old at the time) and used to watch this film all the time. I'd pretty much forgotten about it when I then saw this 20th Anniversary Edition available on DVD. Watching it now, probably 15 years since I last watched it and is still as exciting, funny and brilliant as I remember it being. Ok, the special effects aren't up to today's standard, but for the time they are very advanced and well done.
Also on the 2nd disc is a 5 part documentary (which is over an hour long in total) which has a retrospecive look at the film, the characters, the monsters, as well as much more, all from various people involved with the film (including some of the actors, the director, producer etc). This is a fairly interesting watch as it goes into detail about various topics such as why it is not so well known (or is it...?), why distribution has been so difficult over the years, what the actors are up to now and also has some footage of the 20th anniversary reunion and screening.
Overall, if you watched and loved it when you were younger then this is an essential must-buy. I imagine most fans will now been in their late 20's to early/mid 30's, so sit down with the kids and introduce them to a true classic horror comedy that all the family can enjoy.
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monster squad region 1 dvd
good 2 disc set of a good film thats still not on region 2 as of march 2012 it should be! this is a good movie about kids fighting dracula wolfman ect ect lots of fun corny stuff... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. Catherine Taylor
Never turned up
Ok, so not a fair review, assuming the service that was provided 'ok', but the film never turned up in the post, still two weeks and waiting at the time of this being written.
Published 5 months ago by Googlywaa
The monster squad
Very quick arrival exellent condition unfortunetely my dvd player wont play region 1 wich is my own fault for not reading order properly
Published 5 months ago by Austin
The Goonies 'R' Not Good Enough
The similarities between the Monster Squad and the Goonies are numerous, but while The Goonies is a more expansive and recognizable movie, I prefer this one. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Inspector Gadget
Still a Great Film!!!
Sometimes you order a film you watched when you were younger, just to see if it still hold`s it`s magic.
This movie really DID NOT DISSAPOINT!. I really enjoyed it! Read more
This movie really DID NOT DISSAPOINT!. I really enjoyed it! Read more
Published 15 months ago by Denzil
At last
saw this on sky1 when i was younger - absolutely loved it! have been trying for years to get a copy - well done amazon for stocking it!
Published 16 months ago by myob
A great 80s classic!
With Fright Night's remake out soon, how long will it be until Monster Squad gets the same treatment? Read more
Published 16 months ago by S. Carey
fred bare
why have none of the reviews here mentioned the person responsible for this classic fun movie? The director/writer!!!! Read more
Published 23 months ago by John Tearney
The Monster Squad
Definitely on a parr with Frightnight, Lost Boys etc, super stuff and a cracking story. The monsters are great, vampire action in true form and fun thrown in. Read more
Published on 24 July 2009 by D. Cowan
entenn
Why there is no region 2 edition?!?! I dont understand really there are some classics out there and there is no one releaser who would bring this to europe!!!!!!!! Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2008 by Mate Jako
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