Fred Dekker's nostalgic cult-classic, "The Monster Squad," concerns a group of prepubescents who idolize and live through monster movies. Together in their treehouse, they escape the world through their love of all things sci-fi and horror, much to the confusion of their teachers and parents. When fiction becomes fact and Dracula descends on their home-turf with a few buddies in tow, it's up to the kids to save not only themselves, but the future of mankind as well.
Co-written by Shane Black ("Lethal Weapon") much of the film's energy comes from the hilarious dialog given to the child actors, who come across as not only likable, but believable as well. In a genre where child actors are usually maligned, it's quite a relief to find a cast so young that can carry a movie so well. It's surprising, then that none of the children went on to have budding careers (save for Jason Hervey who went on to TV's The Wonder Years").
Dekker, who serves as both director and co-writer, gives his film a fun, feel-good vibe, that makes the film more family friendly than the average genre film, but not at the expense of the audience's enjoyment. No matter what age you are, you'll find yourself laughing and cheering along with "The Monster Squad," which is precisely how the film found its audience on video in the years since its release. Seeking a good old monster mash with heart? Look no further.
Co-written by Shane Black ("Lethal Weapon") much of the film's energy comes from the hilarious dialog given to the child actors, who come across as not only likable, but believable as well. In a genre where child actors are usually maligned, it's quite a relief to find a cast so young that can carry a movie so well. It's surprising, then that none of the children went on to have budding careers (save for Jason Hervey who went on to TV's The Wonder Years").
Dekker, who serves as both director and co-writer, gives his film a fun, feel-good vibe, that makes the film more family friendly than the average genre film, but not at the expense of the audience's enjoyment. No matter what age you are, you'll find yourself laughing and cheering along with "The Monster Squad," which is precisely how the film found its audience on video in the years since its release. Seeking a good old monster mash with heart? Look no further.