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Vincent Price welcomes you to a club where monsters mingle and tales get a musical twist.

THE MONSTER CLUB

You'll meet some interesting people and hear some great songs at the Monster Club

1981 · 1h 38m · NR · Comedy / Horror / Musical · IMDB TMDB

A horror writer is summoned to a "monster club" by an enigmatic elder. There, three macabre tales unfold before him, interspersed with musical interludes. The convergence of storytelling and performance creates an eerie atmosphere.

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What is The Monster Club about?

The Monster Club is a 1981 British comedy horror musical directed by Roy Ward Baker about a horror writer who is invited by a vampire to a secret club for monsters, where he hears three bizarre stories interspersed with musical performances.

Programmer's Pick

When Vincent Price invites you out for a drink, expect more than just a pint of ale. The Monster Club is a fusion of British horror anthology and rock club spectacle, with genre royalty trading stories and songs in a setting where being undead is just the start of your night.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In The Monster Club, a chance encounter between a horror author and a vampire on a dark street leads to an invitation to an exclusive club for monsters. Here, the author is treated to a night of supernatural tales, each one stranger than the last. Between these macabre stories, the club comes alive with musical acts, blending rock, punk, and new wave performances into the eerie proceedings. With a playful tone that mixes comedy, horror, and musical flair, the film features legendary genre actors and an imaginative setting where ghouls, vampires, and other creatures of the night rub shoulders. The Monster Club offers a campy, anthology-style celebration of all things monstrous and musical.

Details & Specs

Director
Roy Ward Baker
Writers
Edward Abraham, Valerie Abraham, R. Chetwynd-Hayes
Release
1981
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Genres
Comedy, Horror, Musical
Also Known As
El club de los monstruos, Клуб монстров, Monster Club

Why This Matters

This film marks the final feature for both director Roy Ward Baker and producer Milton Subotsky, noted for his association with Amicus Productions and their anthology horror tradition, and adapts stories by British horror writer R. Chetwynd-Hayes.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Roy Ward Baker Writers: Edward Abraham +2 more
Vincent Price Vincent Price Eramus John Carradine John Carradine R.Chetwynd-Hayes, Writer Donald Pleasence Donald Pleasence Pickering, Chief of the B-Squad Stuart Whitman Stuart Whitman Sam, Movie Director Britt Ekland Britt Ekland Busotsky's Mother Richard Johnson Richard Johnson Busotsky's Father Anthony Steel Anthony Steel Lintom Busotsky, Film Producer WS Warren Saire Lintom Barbara Kellerman Barbara Kellerman Angela Simon Ward Simon Ward George, Angela's Boyfriend James Laurenson James Laurenson Raven (the Shadmock) Anthony Valentine Anthony Valentine Mooney Patrick Magee Patrick Magee Innkeeper (Luna's Father) Roger Sloman Roger Sloman Club Secretary (Werewolf) Fran Fullenwider Fran Fullenwider Buxom Beauty Geoffrey Bayldon Geoffrey Bayldon Psychiatrist Pat Roach Pat Roach Great Uncle Lesley Dunlop Lesley Dunlop Luna B. A. Robertson B. A. Robertson Singer SW Suzanna Willis Stripper Liz Smith Liz Smith Villager Tony Clarkin Tony Clarkin Vampire Prentis Hancock Prentis Hancock Policeman SB Sean Barry-Weske Ghoul Vic Tablian Vic Tablian Dealer John Normington John Normington Narrator SL Stevie Lange Singer ("The Stripper") Stephanie English Stephanie English Angry Villager Neil McCarthy Neil McCarthy Watson

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Why Cult

Vincent Price Hosting

Vincent Price plays a vampire who introduces both the club and the stories, lending gravitas (and fang) to the proceedings.

Musical Monster Interludes

The film features rock, punk, and new wave musical acts woven between the horror tales, making the club setting come alive.

Anthology of Macabre Tales

Three distinct horror stories are told within the club, each with its own supernatural twist and British flavor.

Ensemble Genre Cast

With John Carradine, Donald Pleasence, and Britt Ekland among the cast, the film is stocked with cult and horror favorites.

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Questions from the Vault

When was The Monster Club released? +

The Monster Club was released in 1981.

Who directed The Monster Club? +

The Monster Club was directed by Roy Ward Baker.

How long is The Monster Club? +

The Monster Club has a runtime of 98 minutes.

What genre is The Monster Club? +

The Monster Club is a comedy, horror, and musical film.

Where can I watch The Monster Club? +

You can watch The Monster Club on SassyFlix.

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