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The Monster Squad Plot Synopsis:
Dracula is alive. In fact, he plans to rule the world and that is why he seeks the help of other legendary monsters. However, a bunch of kids regarded by their peers as losers uncover the devious plan and prepare for a counter strike.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A young group of monster fanatics attempt to save their hometown from Count Dracula and his monsters.
Tagline: The End of the World Starts at Midnight
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The Monster Squad Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1987 (more 1987 movies)
Box Office: $3,769,990
Awards: 3
Nominations: 5
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Language: English, German
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Monster Squad Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 14, 1987
Writers: Shane Black, Fred Dekker
Producers: Keith Barish, Rob Cohen, Peter Hyams, Neil A. Machlis, Jonathan A. Zimbert
Editors: James Mitchell
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The Monster Squad (1987) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Monster Squad Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Andre Gower | ... | Sean (as André Gower) |
| Robby Kiger | ... | Patrick |
| Stephen Macht | ... | Del - Sean''s Dad |
| Duncan Regehr | ... | Count Dracula |
| Tom Noonan | ... | Frankenstein''s Monster |
| Brent Chalem | ... | Horace |
| Ryan Lambert | ... | Rudy |
| Ashley Bank | ... | Phoebe |
| Michael Faustino | ... | Eugene |
| Mary Ellen Trainor | ... | Emily |
| Leonardo Cimino | ... | Scary German Guy |
| Jon Gries | ... | Desperate Man (as Jonathan Gries) |
| Stan Shaw | ... | Detective Sapir |
| Lisa Fuller | ... | Patrick''s Sister |
| Jason Hervey | ... | E.J. |
| Adam Carl | ... | Derek |
| Carl Thibault | ... | Wolfman |
| Tom Woodruff Jr. | ... | Gillman |
| Michael Reid MacKay | ... | Mummy (as Michael MacKay) |
| Jack Gwillim | ... | Van Helsing |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Andre Gower (b. April 27, 1973) – Sean (as André Gower)
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: André Gower - Robby Kiger (b. June 11, 1973) – Patrick
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Robbie Kiger | Robert Kiger - Stephen Macht (b. May 1, 1942) – Del - Sean''s Dad
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Duncan Regehr (b. October 5, 1952) – Count Dracula
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m) - Tom Noonan (b. April 12, 1951) – Frankenstein''s Monster
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m)
Also known as: Richmond Arrley | Mr. Noonan | Lodovico Sorret | Ludovico Sorret - Brent Chalem – Horace
- Ryan Lambert (b. March 29, 1971) – Rudy
Sign: Aries - Ashley Bank (b. March 27, 1981) – Phoebe
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Michael Faustino – Eugene
- Mary Ellen Trainor, as Emily, passed away at age 62 in Montecito, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Leonardo Cimino, as Scary German Guy, passed away at age 94 in Woodstock, New York, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Leonard Cimino - Jon Gries (b. June 17, 1957) – Desperate Man (as Jonathan Gries)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Jon Francis | Johnathan Gries | John Gries | Jonathan Gries | Jonathon Gries - Stan Shaw (b. July 14, 1952) – Detective Sapir
Sign: Cancer - Lisa Fuller (b. November 6, 1966) – Patrick''s Sister
Sign: Scorpio - Jason Hervey (b. April 6, 1972) – E.J.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Jay Hervey
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