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Monster High

  • 1989
  • R
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
3.5/10
761
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Monster High (1989)
ParodyComedyHorrorSci-Fi

Two aliens steal a doomsday device from another world and abscond to earth. The device is Mr. Armageddon, a living embodiment of destruction who intends to destroy the planet. A ragtag group... Read allTwo aliens steal a doomsday device from another world and abscond to earth. The device is Mr. Armageddon, a living embodiment of destruction who intends to destroy the planet. A ragtag group of high school students stand in his way.Two aliens steal a doomsday device from another world and abscond to earth. The device is Mr. Armageddon, a living embodiment of destruction who intends to destroy the planet. A ragtag group of high school students stand in his way.

  • Director
    • Rudy Poe
  • Writers
    • Roy Langsdon
    • John Platt
  • Stars
    • Dean Iandoli
    • Diana Frank
    • David Marriott
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    3.5/10
    761
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rudy Poe
    • Writers
      • Roy Langsdon
      • John Platt
    • Stars
      • Dean Iandoli
      • Diana Frank
      • David Marriott
    • 16User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Dean Iandoli
    • Norm Median
    Diana Frank
    Diana Frank
    • Candice Cain
    David Marriott
    David Marriott
    • Mr. Armageddon
    Robert Lind
    • Dume
    Sean Haines
    • Glume
    Doug Kerzner
    • Orson 'O.D.' Davis
    • (as D.J. Kerzner)
    Bob Cady
    Bob Cady
    • Mr. Jon Doe…
    Susan Smeltzer
    • Miss Anna Thorpe
    David Fuhrer
    • Mel Anoma
    Margie Stein
    • Slisa Beealzeberg
    • (as Margy Stein)
    Shicksah Anne Spear
    • Squashed Dog
    Seth Weinstein
    • Art the Gargoyle
    Andrew Husmann
    • Danny Devine
    Jeffrey 'Jiffy' Jefferson
    • Donald Hightower
    Julie McPherson
    • Beatrice Beldam
    Denisa Willhite
    • Camelia Carver
    Vikki Vixon
    • Missy Rahl
    Henry Young
    • Coach Otto Parts
    • Director
      • Rudy Poe
    • Writers
      • Roy Langsdon
      • John Platt
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    1bgrabert

    The worst film I have ever seen.

    I have seen a lot of bad films, but I tend to find some points of amusement or enjoyment in most of them. However, this is not the case with this movie. While some films can get away with virtually no plot, this film cannot. In addition, the monsters were ridiculous, the jokes were awful, and the basketball scenes were the worst I have ever seen. Simply a terrible film.
    5tomgillespie2002

    Undoubtedly fun

    Two bald aliens arrive on Earth with the Doomsday Device, something they have stolen from their own alien planet, much to the behest of the Monster-in-Charge. They unwittingly unleash Mr. Armageddon (David Marriott) upon an all-American high school, and soon this long- fingernailed-bringer-of-doom is busy a-rapin', a-killin', and basically a-f****n' with every kid in the school. Dorky loner Norm (Dean Iandoli) is too busy lusting after foreign exchange student Candice Cane (get it - played by Diana Frank) to notice the arrival of horny gargoyle statues, the living dead, and deadly giant marijuana plants. But when he does, he strikes a deal with Armageddon to have basketball game to end all games, and possibly the world.

    I'm sure you can gather from the description that this isn't a film to take too seriously. It's a very 80's high school horror/sex flick that is very aware of what it's target audience wants - blood, tits, and goofy humour. And it delivers all that in abundance. It has everything a shlock hound could want. Where else can you find a monster with a computer for a head? Or a teen that gets eaten by his shoes? Or alien twins that were failed rappers on their own planet? Probably nowhere. This is of course an awful film. But where it lacks in subtlety and intelligence, it makes up for in sheer volume and creativity.

    The edits come thick and fast. The film cuts back and forth between different characters and locations as if it were filmed by a giddy teenager. This approach certainly keeps the film fun and interesting, which is undoubtedly the sole aim of the film. Fans of Troma will love it, as will fans of 80's teen sex flicks such as Porky's and zero-taste gross-out comedies a la Animal House. Special mention must go to the creation of Mr. Armageddon, who dons a crap cape and a long pinky fingernail, and has a voice which is deeper than Barry White. Clearly actor David Marriott, who had a short career starring in B-movie action films, is having a great time, as did I watching him. I feel guilty that I liked this film, as it is indeed awful.
    BHorrorWriter

    "Life is a bitch, cause we're all going to die at Monster High."

    Well, I attained a copy of this movie off Ebay, remembering watching it from the good ole USA Up All Night days...

    True campy hiliarity! This movie is stupid, funny, hilarious, and a down right good time to watch. Nudity, blood, monsters, aliens, nerds, horny teens, drugs, kill pot plants, the most hiliarious names every given to characters....there is so much wrapped into this movie, it seems it could explode from so much camp.

    It is sad to see this is the only movie the Director ever made...He truly had an Eye for Horror/comedy...I want a DVD release of this film...It should be kept underground...Mainstream this bad-boy...I want deleted scenes, Commentary, etc....I love this movie..

    9 out of 10
    5fender5803

    Better than "Mr and Mrs Smith" (or "Pearl Harbor") in so many ways, IMHO.

    When I worked on this movie in 1989 I was new to the business and could tell nobody was out to make a masterpiece or win any awards except maybe in a few cases and then masterpiece would be the wrong word. (Some that worked on this movie have gone on to win big big awards) I am trying to say that on any movie most of the cast and crew (above the line included) work hard and it is well known that it will be great if the movie is released at all, in any market or format. (I suppose some might hope just the opposite, thus the Alan Smithee credit). "Monster High" was just a comedy and was not trying to hard to be great. Just to be fun and silly and great in it's own way. I think, IMHO, it did just this. If I remember right anything that would get it a R rating such as nakedness was shot after principal photography was finished. (I am not sure what it's final rating is) It was a lot of fun and hard work and I had a easy job kind of... DTz'r
    2da_weazle

    masterpiece of crap

    I saw this movie when I was eleven years old (when I liked basically every film I saw for some sort of reason) and thought it was the worst movie ever. Nowadays I'm not sure which film is worse this one ore urban menace, one thing is for certain though both have to be seen to be believed. So my advice is to buy both of em you should be able to find both of them really cheap and their worth every penny!!!! p.s. the true worst film ever is of course pearl harbor, but that one is so bad it isn't even funny anymore (in fact I don't think of it as a film, movie, flick or any of those I personally think it's what getting you soul ripped out of you must feel like) whereas these I think were intended by the makers to be so stupid you just have to see them and are still funny after repeated viewings (although not in a row!!!)

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    • Trivia
      According to the 'Starring the Computer' website, in this movie, ''the school kids use a Mac [1980s Apple Macintosh pc computer] to reprogram a robot in order to win a basketball game, the result of which will dictate to future existence of Earth.''
    • Goofs
      Three body doubles were used for Diana Frank. All with different shaped breasts.
    • Crazy credits
      Warning: The following motion picture contains strong language, graphic violence, and adult situations. Some scenes may be considered objectionable by sensitive viewers, dead people and farm animals. On the other hand, if you like that sort of thing...
    • Connections
      Featured in Obscurus Lupa Presents: The Amazing Bulk (2012)

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    • Release date
      • December 20, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Das Alienteam
    • Filming locations
      • Norwalk, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Lightyear Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 24m(84 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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