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Directed by
Fred Dekker Fred Dekker  
Written by
Shane Black Shane Black ... written by
Fred Dekker Fred Dekker ... written by
Cast
Andre Gower Andre Gower ... Sean (as André Gower)
Robby Kiger Robby Kiger ... Patrick
Stephen Macht Stephen Macht ... Del - Sean's Dad
Duncan Regehr Duncan Regehr ... Count Dracula
Tom Noonan Tom Noonan ... Frankenstein's Monster
Brent Chalem Brent Chalem ... Horace
Ryan Lambert Ryan Lambert ... Rudy
Ashley Bank Ashley Bank ... Phoebe
Michael Faustino Michael Faustino ... Eugene
Mary Ellen Trainor Mary Ellen Trainor ... Emily
Leonardo Cimino Leonardo Cimino ... Scary German Guy
Jon Gries Jon Gries ... Desperate Man (as Jonathan Gries)
Stan Shaw Stan Shaw ... Detective Sapir
Lisa Fuller Lisa Fuller ... Patrick's Sister
Jason Hervey Jason Hervey ... E.J.
Adam Carl Adam Carl ... Derek
Carl Thibault Carl Thibault ... Wolfman
Tom Woodruff Jr. Tom Woodruff Jr. ... Gillman
Michael Reid MacKay Michael Reid MacKay ... Mummy (as Michael MacKay)
Jack Gwillim Jack Gwillim ... Van Helsing
David Proval David Proval ... Pilot
Daryl Anderson Daryl Anderson ... Co-Pilot
Robert Lesser Robert Lesser ... Eugene's Dad
Gwil Richards Gwil Richards ... Mr. Metzger (as Gwill Richards)
Ernie Brown Ernie Brown ... Night Watchman
Sonia Curtis Sonia Curtis ... Peasant Girl
Daniel W. Barringer Daniel W. Barringer ... Squad Room Cop #1 (as Paul Barringer)
Julius LeFlore Julius LeFlore ... Squad Room Cop #2
Jim Stephan Jim Stephan ... Squad Room Cop #3 (as Jim Stephen)
Bryan Kestner Bryan Kestner ... Rookie Cop
Denver Mattson Denver Mattson ... Beefy Cop
Diana Lewis Diana Lewis ... TV Anchorwoman
Gary Rebstock Gary Rebstock ... TV Anchorman
David Wendel David Wendel ... Army General
Charly Morgan Charly Morgan ... Vampire Bride with Possom
Phil Culotta Phil Culotta ... Driver of Coroner Van
Mary Albee Mary Albee ... Pantry Girl / Vampire
Brynn Baron Brynn Baron ... Pantry Girl / Vampire (as Joan-Carrol Baron)
Julie Merrill Julie Merrill ... Pantry Girl / Vampire
Marianne De Camp Marianne De Camp ... Mrs. Carlsen
Paul Van Camp Paul Van Camp ... Guy in Ground Hog Day
Riad Galayini Riad Galayini ... Girl in Ground Hog Day (as Riad)
Jake Jake ... Pete
Uncredited Cast
Jean-Paul Hellendall Jean-Paul Hellendall ... Nerd
Produced by
Keith Barish Keith Barish ... executive producer
Rob Cohen Rob Cohen ... executive producer
Peter Hyams Peter Hyams ... executive producer
Neil A. Machlis Neil A. Machlis ... co-producer
Jonathan A. Zimbert Jonathan A. Zimbert ... producer
Original Music by
Bruce Broughton Bruce Broughton  
Special Effects by
David LeRoy Anderson David LeRoy Anderson ... monster art department: Stan Winston Studio
Grant Arndt Grant Arndt ... creature effects crew: Stan Winston Studios / monster art department: Stan Winston Studio
Phil Cory Phil Cory ... special effects coordinator
Eric Fiedler Eric Fiedler ... monster art department: Stan Winston Studio
Rocky Gehr Rocky Gehr ... special effects technician
Alec Gillis Alec Gillis ... head monster maker: dracula and bat transformation, Stan Winston Studio
Emilio M. Gonzales Emilio M. Gonzales ... monster art department: Stan Winston Studio
Steven James Steven James ... monster mechanical department: Stan Winston Studio
David Kindlon David Kindlon ... monster mechanical department: Stan Winston Studio
Richard J. Landon Richard J. Landon ... monster mechanical department: Stan Winston Studio
Leonard MacDonald Leonard MacDonald ... monster art department: Stan Winston Studio
Lindsay Macgowan Lindsay Macgowan ... monster art department: Stan Winston Studio
Shane Mahan Shane Mahan ... head monster maker: Mummy, Stan Winston Studio
Dave Matherly Dave Matherly ... monster art department: Stan Winston Studio
Hans Metz Hans Metz ... special effects company supervisor
Thaine Morris Thaine Morris ... special effects foreman
Dave Nelson Dave Nelson ... monster mechanical department: Stan Winston Studio
Steve Patino Steve Patino ... monster art department: Stan Winston Studio
Jeff Rand Jeff Rand ... special effects technician
Matt Rose Matt Rose ... head monster maker: Gillman, Stan Winston Studio
John Rosengrant John Rosengrant ... head monster maker: Wolfman, Stan Winston Studio
Anton Rupprecht Anton Rupprecht ... monster art department: Stan Winston Studio
Shannon Shea Shannon Shea ... monster art department: Stan Winston Studio
Brian Simpson Brian Simpson ... monster art department: Stan Winston Studio
Wayne Sturm Wayne Sturm ... monster mechanical department: Stan Winston Studio
Ray Svedin Ray Svedin ... special effects shop supervisor
Michiko Tagawa Michiko Tagawa ... monster art department: Stan Winston Studio
Jackie Tichenor Jackie Tichenor ... monster art department: Stan Winston Studio
Steve Wang Steve Wang ... head monster maker: Gillman, Stan Winston Studio
Stan Winston Stan Winston ... monster creator
Tom Woodruff Jr. Tom Woodruff Jr. ... head monster maker: Frankenstein, Stan Winston Studio
Visual Effects by
Michael Backauskas Michael Backauskas ... visual effects editor
Wayne Baker Wayne Baker ... visual effects
Brent Boates Brent Boates ... visual effects art director: Boss Film Corporation
Laura Buff Laura Buff ... visual effects consultant
Dave Chamberlain Dave Chamberlain ... Model Shop Production Assistant
Richard Edlund Richard Edlund ... executive visual effects supervisor: Boss Film Studios
Robert Eyslee Robert Eyslee ... visual effects chief lighting technician
Donald Fly Donald Fly ... chief financial officer: Boss Film Corporation
Robert Hippard Robert Hippard ... production supervisor: Boss Film Corporation
Crit Killen Crit Killen ... creature moldmaker
Neil Krepela Neil Krepela ... director of photography: Boss Film Corporation / visual effects supervisor
Lesley Mallgrave Lesley Mallgrave ... visual effects coordinator
Michele Moen Michele Moen ... matte painter
Thaine Morris Thaine Morris ... special effects foreman: Boss Film Corporation
James Nelson James Nelson ... production advisor: Boss Film Corporation
Chris Regan Chris Regan ... optical supervisor: Boss Film Corporation
Mark Stetson Mark Stetson ... model shop supervisor: Boss Film Corporation
Paul Van Camp Paul Van Camp ... software programmer
Garry Waller Garry Waller ... special projects supervisor: Boss Film Corporation
Gene Whiteman Gene Whiteman ... chief engineer: Boss Film Corporation
Claire Wilson Claire Wilson ... assistant: Richard Edlund, Boss Film Corporation
Matthew Yuricich Matthew Yuricich ... chief matte artist: Boss Film Corporation
Stunts
J. Mark Donaldson J. Mark Donaldson ... stunts
Dick Durock Dick Durock ... stunts
Bob Elmore Bob Elmore ... stunts
Larry Holt Larry Holt ... stunts
John Hudkins John Hudkins ... stunts
Lane Leavitt Lane Leavitt ... stunts
John Moio John Moio ... stunt coordinator
Salli Newman Salli Newman ... stunts
Beth Nufer Beth Nufer ... stunts
Regis Parton Regis Parton ... stunts
Larry Randall Larry Randall ... stunts
Walter Robles Walter Robles ... stunts
George Marshall Ruge George Marshall Ruge ... stunts
Felix Silla Felix Silla ... stunts
Paul Stader Paul Stader ... stunts
Jerry Summers Jerry Summers ... stunts
Neil Summers Neil Summers ... stunts
Michael Washlake Michael Washlake ... stunts
George P. Wilbur George P. Wilbur ... stunts
Brian J. Williams Brian J. Williams ... stunts
Bob Yerkes Bob Yerkes ... stunts
Laura Dash Laura Dash ... stunt double
Shawn Patrick Lane Shawn Patrick Lane ... stunt performer
David LeBell David LeBell ... stunts
William Perry William Perry ... stunt performer
Pat Romano Pat Romano ... stunts
Jim Stephan Jim Stephan ... stunts
Tony Willard Tony Willard ... stunt double
Thanks
Richard Rudolph Richard Rudolph ... special thanks
Additional Info
Premiere: August 14, 1987
DVD Release: July 24, 2007
Blu-ray Release: November 24, 2009
Country: United States
Distributor: Olive Films
Websites: IMDb Wikipedia
Ratings
SkullJoy

7.4 / 10

IMDb

6.9 / 10

Metacritic

61 / 100

Production Companies
TAFT Entertainment Pictures
Keith Barish Productions
Home Box Office (HBO) (in association with)
Distributors
J&M Entertainment
  (1987) (World-wide) (sales)
Tri-Star Pictures
  (1987) (United States) (theatrical)
Avid Home Entertainment
  (1991) (United States) (SLP Mode) (VHS)
Image Entertainment
  (1988) (United States) (laserdisc) (video)
Kino Lorber Studio Classics
  (2023) (United States) (Blu-ray)
Kino Lorber Studio Classics
  (2023) (United States) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
Lionsgate Home Entertainment
  (2007) (United States) (DVD)
Live Distributing Inc.
  (United States) (VHS)
Olive Films
  (2012) (United States) (Blu-ray)
Paramount Pictures
  (2007) (United States) (syndication) (TV)
Trifecta Entertainment and Media
  (2014) (United States) (syndicated print) (TV)
Vestron Video
  (1988) (United States) (VHS)
Vestron Video
  (1988) (United States) (laserdisc)
Viacom
  (2006) (United States)
Worldvision Enterprises
  (1993) (United States) (syndication) (TV)
Filming Locations
California, USA
Columbia/Warner Bros. Ranch - 411 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, California, USA
  (Sean's house)
Culver Studios, 9336 Washington Blvd, Culver City, California, USA
  (Studio)
Exposition Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County - 900 Exposition Boulevard, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
Richland Avenue Elementary School - 11562 Richland Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA
  (School)
Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
  (Mansion)
USA
Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
  (Studio/town square)
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