Kids vs Monsters
Kids vs Monsters is a 2015 American fantasy comedy film that was directed by Sultan Saeed Al Darmaki and is his directorial debut.[1][2] The film was released on video on demand on September 29, 2015.[3]
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| Directed by | Sultan Saeed Al Darmaki |
| Produced by | Adamo Paolo Cultraro Lawrie Brewster |
| Written by | Sarah Daly |
| Starring | Elaine Hendrix Francesca Eastwood Malcolm McDowell Daniel David Stewart |
| Music by | Jeff Marsh |
| Cinematography | Darrin Webb |
Production companies | Dark Dunes Productions Hex Media Taormina Films |
| Distributed by | MarVista Entertainment |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
The film centers around six children that have been sent to a strange, mysterious house by their wealthy parents, who feel that their children pose more of a burden than a blessing. While in the house they will face seven monsters, each of which are intent on battling the children.
Cast
- Elaine Hendrix as Mary
- Keith David as Barry
- Daniel David Stewart as Oliver Gingerfield
- Malcolm McDowell as Boss Monster
- Francesca Eastwood as Candy
- Lance Henriksen as Heinrich
- Armand Assante as Damian
- Anna Akana as Daisy
- Adrian Paul as Greg Lovett
- Christopher Atkins as Charles
- Mary Birdsong as Maxine
- Richard Moll as Butler
- Lee Purcell as Francine Gingerfield
- Michael Bailey Smith as Mr. Beet
- Candace Elaine as Cecilia Sealskin
- Sydney Endicott as Molly Sealskin
- Bridger Zadina as David
Reception
Commonsensemedia panned the film, writing "Tedious, awful horror-comedy for kids is unwatchable."[4] Starpulse tried to be more upbeat, stating that they enjoyed the film despite it appearing to be "set up for failure" and that "Whether it’s the out of nowhere animated introductions of the cavalcade of creatures, the presence of icons like Malcolm McDowell, Lance Henriksen and especially the ever-underused and scene-stealing Richard Moll, or just the sheer laughs that come out of obtuse situations and embarrassing dialogue, there’s an engaging quality to the film that can’t just be ignored."[5]
References
- Stoddard, Cori. "Interview with 'Kids vs Monsters' Make-up Effects Supervisor". Make-Up Artist magazine. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- Orange, B. Alan. "'Kids Vs Monsters' Trailer: It's a Fight to the Death". MovieWeb. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
- Rigney, Todd. "Kids vs. Monsters Prepares to Rumble on Digital HD and VOD". Dread Central. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
- "Kids vs Monsters (review)". Commonsensemedia. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- Coleman, Jason. "Movie Reviews: 'A Christmas Horror Story' / 'Kids Vs. Monsters' / 'Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead'". Starpulse. Retrieved 13 October 2015.