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Podcast: Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review
Episode: The Monster Squad (1987)
Description: Shat listeners were appalled when we gave "The Goonies" more than two wipes. When they hear our "The Monster Squad" score, they might just try casting us into a demon dimension. This '80s cult classic taught us what a pastiche was, illustrated how to explode a werewolf, and modeled perfect '80s parenting. We also enjoyed foul-mouthed kids, easy-to-remember character names, an outstanding montage, Dracula blowing up a treehouse with dynamite, and a corny thumbs-up that would make Van Damme blush. Thanks to listener Christian in Perth, Western Australia, for giving us one more mo...