The Monster Squad
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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 |
| Box office | $3.8 million |
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 Tri-Star 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.
The film was produced on a budget of $14 million. It was released on August 14, 1987, it grossed $3.8 million in its theatrical run, and has since garnered a cult following.