Monster in the Closet (1986) Horror Sci-Fi Comedy
Monster in the Closet (1986) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated PG | Threatrical Jan 30, 1987 (US) | Genres Horror, Sci-Fi, Comedy | Runtime 1h 30m
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.71/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.9/10
Monster in the Closet Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: After several people and a dog are found dead in their closets, a mild-mannered reporter, a college professor, her son, and a befuddled professor band together to uncover the mystery.
Tagline: It"s Out! It"s Out! It"s Out!
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Type: MovieYear: 1986 (more 1986 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG
Runtime: 90 minutes / Sub-Genres: Monsters
Horror Genres: Supernatural
Directors: Bob Dahlin
Stars: Donald Grant, Denise DuBarry, Claude Akins, Howard Duff, Henry Gibson … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jan 30, 1987Nominations: 2
Production Co.: Lorimar Home Video
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Monster in the Closet Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 30, 1987, DVD: Jan 19, 1999
Writers: Bob Dahlin, Peter L. Bergquist
Producers: Peter L. Bergquist, Michel Billot, Terrence Corey, Michael Herz, Lloyd Kaufman, David Levy, Robert Rock
Musicians: Barrie Guard
Cinematographers: Ronald W. McLeish
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Monster in the Closet (1986) Cast (Click to Expand)
Monster in the Closet Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Donald Grant | ... | Richard Clark |
| Denise DuBarry | ... | Prof. Diane Bennett |
| Claude Akins | ... | Sheriff Sam Ketchem |
| Howard Duff | ... | Father Finnegan |
| Henry Gibson | ... | Dr. Pennyworth |
| Donald Moffat | ... | Gen. Turnbull |
| Paul Dooley | ... | Roy |
| John Carradine | ... | Old Joe Shempter |
| Jesse White | ... | Ben |
| Frank Ashmore | ... | Scoop |
| Paul Walker | ... | ''Professor'' Bennett |
| Stella Stevens | ... | Margo |
| Kevin Peter Hall | ... | The Monster |
| Fergie | ... | Lucy (as Stacey Ferguson) |
| Ritchie Montgomery | ... | Deputy Spiro |
| Arthur Berggren | ... | Jimmy''s Father |
| Daryle Ann Lindley | ... | Jimmy''s Mother |
| Gordon Metcalfe | ... | Turnbull''s Aide |
| David Anthony | ... | Paperboy |
| Annie Glynn | ... | Newsstand Woman |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Donald Grant – Richard Clark
- Denise DuBarry – Prof. Diane Bennett
- Claude Akins, as Sheriff Sam Ketchem, passed away at age 67 in Altadena, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Claude Akin | Claude A. Akins - Howard Duff, as Father Finnegan, passed away at age 76 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Howard Duff - Radio's 'Sam Spade' - Henry Gibson, as Dr. Pennyworth, passed away at age 73 in Malibu, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: James Bateman | Olsen Gibson - Donald Moffat, as Gen. Turnbull, passed away at age 87 in Sleepy Hollow, New York, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m)
Also known as: Donald Moffatt - Paul Dooley (b. February 22, 1928) – Roy
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - John Carradine, as Old Joe Shempter, passed away at age 82 in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: John Carradine Sr. | John Peter Richmond | Peter Richmond - Jesse White, as Ben, passed away at age 80 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Cagey Calhoun | Jessie White | Jess White - Frank Ashmore (b. June 17, 1945) – Scoop
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Frank Stell - Paul Walker, as ''Professor'' Bennett, passed away at age 40 in Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Paul | Paul W. Walker - Stella Stevens (b. October 1, 1938) – Margo
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Kevin Peter Hall, as The Monster, passed away at age 35 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 7' 2½" (2.2 m)
Also known as: Kevin Hall - Fergie (b. March 27, 1975) – Lucy (as Stacey Ferguson)
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: The Black Eyed Peas | The Dimples | Fergie Duhamel | Ferdzhi | Stacey Ferguson | Stacy Ferguson | Fergy | Wild Orchid | Black Eyed Peas - Ritchie Montgomery – Deputy Spiro
Also known as: Ritchie Montgomerey | Richie Montgomery | Ritchie Marron Montgomery
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