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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] |
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 children out to keep them from controlling the world. Although it was financially unsuccessful during its theatrical run and received 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.
- ^ "AFI Catalog - The Monster Squad". American Film Institute. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ "The Monster Squad". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved April 24, 2015.