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Feb 27, 2026 1 hr 7 min

Whatever This is Called | The Monster Squad

from Epic Media Adventure

In this episode of Whatever This Is Called Podcast, we dive deep into The Monster Squad (1987) — the cult classic 80s horror-comedy directed by Fred Dekker and written by Shane Black. Joined by our guest Chris, we break down why The Monster Squad has become one of the most beloved 80s horror movies of all time — from Dracula’s terrifying presence to the emotional arc of Frankenstein’s Monster, and yes… “Wolfman’s got nards.” We discuss: Is The Monster Squad better than people remember? How it compares to 80s classics like The Goonies and Gremlins Whether the Squad exists in the same universe as Buffy the Vampire Slayer The practical effects and Universal Monsters legacy Plot holes, cult status, and why this movie bombed in theaters but won on VHS If you love 80s movies, cult horror films, practical monster effects, and nostalgic deep-dive movie podcasts, this episode is for you. New episodes of Whatever This Is Called Podcast drop weekly. Subscribe for more movie reviews, film analysis, horror breakdowns, and pop culture deep dives. #themonstersquad #monstersquad #80smovies #80shorror #cultclassic #horrorcomedy #dracula #universalmonsters #buffythevampireslayer #movietheory #filmanalysis #horrorpodcast #moviepodcast #whateverthisiscalled

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