Review of The Monster Squad (1987) by Dan A — 26 Jun 2017

A wonderful mix of 80's humor and special effects with old school Universal Studio monsters. A must see for its campy dialogue and over all enjoyability. A true classic.

This review of The Monster Squad (1987) was written by Dan A on 26 Jun 2017.

The Monster Squad has generally received positive reviews.

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