Monster Summer

2024
PG-13
1h 37m

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5.7/10

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Adventure Fantasy Mystery

When a mysterious force begins to disrupt their big summer fun, Noah and his friends team up with a retired police detective to embark on a monstrous adventure to save their island.When a mysterious force begins to disrupt their big summer fun, Noah and his friends team up with a retired police detective to embark on a monstrous adventure to save their island.When a mysterious force begins to disrupt their big summer fun, Noah and his friends team up with a retired police detective to embark on a monstrous adventure to save their island.

Director
- David Henrie
Writers
- Cornelius Uliano
- Bryan Schulz
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IMDb RATING

5.7/10

3.5K

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POPULARITY

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Director
- David Henrie
Writers
- Cornelius Uliano
- Bryan Schulz
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
The film crew personally reached out to Southport Mayor Joe Pat Hatem to present a special gift to supporting star Mel Gibson. Hatem agreed and during an impromptu ceremony, presented the actor with the keys to the city, declaring December 16th, 2023, as "Mel Gibson Day." Hatem later explained he did this to express thanks to Gibson for causing production of the film to begin with his involvement which employed hundreds of Southport residents. Caught completely off-guard, Gibson humbly accepted the gift saying, "I didn't know this was coming. I'm cringing actually. The key to the city... does it open the bank?"

Goofs
Movie is supposed to take place in 1997, but in Noah's (Mason Thames) club house, there are several different State auto license plates on the clubhouse walls. One is a Maryland license plate. The design of the plate was issued from 2010-2015. Doesn't fit the time period of the movie story line.

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9/10

Fun Starter Horror for Kids, Not Boring for Adults

Monster Summer is like The Sandlot kids taking on the supernatural. It serves as a great introduction to horror films (and Mel Gibson) for kids and preteens.

Even if the story is familiar, I really enjoyed it. It isn't made for someone my age, but the writing and direction feels very Spielbergian. The characters are way above average for a family movie.

Also, there's a twist I can't believe I didn't see coming. If I were a kid, I would've called it one of my favorite movies because I always found Are You Afraid of the Dark? And Goosebumps to be lacking the bite that this movie has.

Spooky season popcorn fun for all.