The Monster Squad -

(Tom Noonan), who eventually abandons his masters to protect the children.

: This line, delivered by Brent Chalem (Horace), became the film's most famous quote and even inspired the title of a 2018 documentary about the film's legacy. The Monster Squad

The film follows a group of pre-teens in a small Missouri town who belong to a "Monster Club" dedicated to classic horror. Their expertise is put to the test when (played with aristocratic menace by Duncan Regehr) arrives to retrieve a powerful mystic amulet. Dracula assembles his own "squad," including: The Wolfman (Carl Thibault) The Gill-Man (Tom Woodruff Jr.) The Mummy (Michael MacKay) (Tom Noonan), who eventually abandons his masters to

Yet, the film flourished on VHS and cable. Fans connected with its : the kids spoke like real kids, including swearing and smoking, which stood in contrast to more "antiseptic" family films of the era. A Masterclass in Creature Design Their expertise is put to the test when