Episode 131: The Monster Squad (1987)

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They're classic monsters. They're out for blood. And the only ones standing in their way are a group of kids who aren't afraid to fight back!

Join D.B. Richards and Ricky Storm as they dive into the 1987 cult classic The Monster Squad! This time, they're joined by supporting cast members Big Shawn and his son, Alexander, for a monstrous trip back to one of the greatest horror-adventure movies of the 1980s.

When Count Dracula brings together some of the most terrifying monsters in history, including Frankenstein's Monster, the Wolf Man, the Mummy, and the Gill-man, a group of young horror fans known as the Monster Squad must band together to save the world!

We'll talk about the legendary monsters, the unforgettable characters, the hilarious moments, and the movie's lasting legacy among horror fans. Can a group of kids really stop Dracula and his monstrous crew? Or is the world doomed? Movie Facts- Movie: The Monster Squad- Release Year: 1987- Director: Fred Dekker- Writers: Fred Dekker and Shane Black- Genre: Horror, Comedy, Adventure- Runtime: Approximately 82 minutes Cast- Andre Gower — Sean- Robby Kiger — Patrick- Brent Chalem — Horace- Ryan Lambert — Rudy- Ashley Bank — Phoebe- Duncan Regehr — Count Dracula- Tom Noonan — Frankenstein's Monster- Carl Thibault — The Wolf Man- Michael MacKay — The Mummy- Jonathan Gries — The Gill-man- Leonardo Cimino — The German- Mary Ellen Trainor — Delilah- Stan Shaw — Detective Sapir

On This Episode

D.B. Richards and Ricky Storm welcome Big Shawn Weldin and his son, Alexander Weldin, to discuss the monsters, the mayhem, the nostalgia, and why The Monster Squad remains a beloved cult classic decades later.

Will Dracula take the crown as the ultimate movie monster, or will Frankenstein's Monster steal the show?

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