The Monster Squad
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This article is about the film. For the unrelated television series, see 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.
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Directed by | Fred Dekker |
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Produced by | Jonathan A. Zimbert |
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Cinematography | Bradford May |
Edited by | James Mitchell |
Music by | Bruce Broughton |
Color process | Metrocolor |
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Distributed by | Tri-Star Pictures |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $14 million[1] |
Box office | $3.8 million[2] |
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