PG-13

The Monster Squad

You know who to call when you have ghosts. But who do you call when you have monsters?

1987 • 82 min • Comedy · Action · Fantasy

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Synopsis

Count Dracula returns to the world of humans accompanied by Frankenstein's Monster, the Wolfman, the Mummy, and the Gillman. The uglies are in search of a powerful amulet that will grant them the ability to rule the world. A group of horror-loving heroes are the only ones daring to stand in their way.

Our family guide

Best from age 10

Movie Knight Score

659 reviews

67 Audience · 659 · 100%

A group of monster-loving kids discovers that classic movie monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, the Wolfman, the Mummy, and the Gill-man are real and have come to their town. The kids must band together to stop the creatures from finding an amulet and taking over the world.

Violence & peril: 5/10
Language: 4/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 6/10

Heads up

Some intense monster action and peril
Occasional strong language
Brief scenes of characters smoking

What it models well

Teamwork and friendship
Bravery in the face of fear
Believing in yourself

Talk about it after

Classic movie monsters and their lore
The importance of standing up for what's right
Dealing with fear and courage

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Monster Squad. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.