If that doesn't sound like a fun premise for a kids movie then I guess you have no imagination. In case you had any doubts this holds up really well. The special effects look terrific considering they're over 25 years old and them monsters' makeup is amazing as well. The really cool thing about this movie is that it was kind of a re-introduction to the Universal Monsters from the 30's. It was the first time I ever saw any of the classic monsters on the big screen and I'm sure it was the first time for others my age as well. The monsters all look great and stand up to the high standards set forth in the original films they appeared in years ago. The kids in this are pretty great as well. There's a bit of overacting, but they deliver classic lines like "Wolfman's got nards" and "you guys are chicken shits" with ease. There are tons of laughs and the action sequences are still pretty damn thrilling. Plus there are a ton of little touches that always crack me up like Sean's "Stephen King Rules" T-shirt and Eugene's letter to the "army men" about the monsters in his room. The Monster Squad original theme song to close out the film is just icing on the cake. This is obviously a better film if you grew up with it, but I fully believe that those seeing it for the first time now will find at least something they like about it. It comes highly recommended.
Funny or Scary: If you're a little kid watching both. If you're older then still be smiling and chuckling throughout.
Funniest Scene: "Wolfman's Got Nards." Also Eugene's letter.
Overall Corpse Rating: 8 kid friendly corpses.
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