Event Film and Video Screenings “The Monster Squad” (TriStar Pictures, 1987)

The Monster Squad, a secret club of five pre-teen, old-horror-movie loving boys, find their obsession with the genre useful when their town in suddenly invaded by the Wolfman, Frankenstein, the Mummy and Gill-Man, all led by Dracula who is trying to locate a powerful amulet that has the potential for serious disaster. Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times wrote that “Although you can never regain childhood innocence, you can find compensation in being able to appreciate the artistry with which director Fred Dekker and co-writer Shane Black (who also wrote “Lethal Weapon”) have brought to this horror comedy-adventure aimed at youngsters.” Thomas also praised the special effects by Oscar-winner Richard Edlund and the monster makeup effects by Oscar-winning supervisor Stan Winston. Rated PG-13. 35mm archival film print. 79 min.

Programs are free and open to the public, but children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Seating at the screenings is on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise noted. Short films may be shown before some features.

For general Packard Campus Theater information, call (540) 827-1079 ext. 79994 or (202) 707-9994.