Monster in the Closet 1986
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What is Monster in the Closet?
Monster in the Closet is a 1986 feature film categorized as horror and comedy, with a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes. The film was directed by Bob Dahlin.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- May 15, 1986
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Troma Entertainment
- Genres
- Horror, Comedy
- Updated
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Monster in the Closet is a 1986 feature film categorized as horror and comedy, with a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes. The film was directed by Bob Dahlin. 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, which involves the United States Army and mass panic. In the story, monsters appear in closets in homes across an American city, causing terror among citizens. A scientific institution begins researching the monster while police scramble to catch it. During these events, a doctor from the research laboratory discovers that the creature likes the sound of a xylophone and begins searching for the monster while playing melodies on the instrument.
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Is Monster in the Closet worth watching?
Monster in the Closet holds a community rating of 4.9/10 based on 95 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Monster in the Closet and when was it released?
Monster in the Closet is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 1986. Release status: Released.
Who directed Monster in the Closet?
Monster in the Closet was directed by Bob Dahlin.
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