Kids vs Monsters

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Kids vs Monsters
Kids vs Monsters poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySultan Saeed Al Darmaki
Written bySarah Daly
Produced by Adamo Paolo Cultraro
Lawrie Brewster
Starring Elaine Hendrix
Francesca Eastwood
Malcolm McDowell
Daniel David Stewart
CinematographyDarrin Webb
Music byJeff Marsh
Production
companies
Dark Dunes Productions
Hex Media
Taormina Films
Distributed by MarVista Entertainment
Release date
  • September 29, 2015 (2015-09-29)
Running time
101 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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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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

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]

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References

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