The Monster Squad (1987)

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When classic movie monsters invade their town, a group of kids band together to keep them from finding a magical amulet that will enable the creeps to rule the world. The Monster Squad is an ebulient if uneven little horror/fantasy/kiddie film from the grand ole ’80s. I was surprised how politically incorrect the kids were (refreshing), and how daring the story was at times (the kids befriend a holocaust survivor, and Dracula calls a little girl a bitch after hissing in her face). I guess I have a soft spot in my heart for movies too childish for adults and too mature for children. Tom Noonan (Manhunter, RoboCop 2) is memorable as Frankenstein’s monster. Directed by Fred Dekker.

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