Monster in the Closet(1986)
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Monster in the Closet Synopsis
After several people and a dog are found dead in their closets a "mild-mannered" reporter, a college professor, her son and a befuddled professor band together to uncover the mystery but not without involving the U.S. Army and mass panic.
Monster in the Closet (1986) is a horror and comedy film directed by Bob Dahlin, released on May 15, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Donald Grant, Denise DuBarry, Henry Gibson and Paul Walker. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 93 ratings.
- Director:
- Bob Dahlin
- Writers:
- Bob Dahlin, Bob Dahlin, Peter L. Bergquist
- Producers:
- Peter L. Bergquist
- Cinematographer:
- Ronald W. McLeish
- Composer:
- Barrie Guard
- Production:
- Troma Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Monster in the Closet (1986) Trailer
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Monster in the Closet Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Donald Grant
Donald Grant
as Richard Clark
- Denise DuBarry
Denise DuBarry
as Professor Diane Bennett
Henry Gibson
as Dr. Philip Pennyworth
Paul Walker
as 'Professor' Bennett
Claude Akins
as Sheriff Sam Ketchem
Howard Duff
as Father Martin Finnegan
Donald Moffat
as General Franklin Turnbull
Paul Dooley
as Roy Crane
John Carradine
as Old Joe Shempter
Frank Ashmore
as Scoop Johnson
Stella Stevens
as Margo Crane
Fergie
as Lucy
Key crew
Directed by Bob Dahlin, written by Bob Dahlin, Bob Dahlin and Peter L. Bergquist, produced by Peter L. Bergquist.
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Monster in the Closet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 93 ratings.
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Monster in the Closet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Monster in the Closet online?
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Monster in the Closet (1986) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Monster in the Closet?
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The main cast of Monster in the Closet (1986) includes Donald Grant, Denise DuBarry, Henry Gibson, Paul Walker and Claude Akins. The film was directed by Bob Dahlin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Monster in the Closet released?
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Monster in the Closet was released on May 15, 1986 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Monster in the Closet worth watching?
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Monster in the Closet (1986) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 93 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Monster in the Closet?
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Yes. The official Monster in the Closet trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.