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Monster in the Closet
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Monster in the Closet

1986-05-15 · 90 min · ★ 4.9

Horror · Comedy

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.

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Directors
Bob Dahlin
Production companies
Troma Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Donald GrantRichard Clark
Denise DuBarryProfessor Diane Bennett
Henry GibsonHenry GibsonDr. Philip Pennyworth
Paul WalkerPaul Walker'Professor' Bennett
Claude AkinsClaude AkinsSheriff Sam Ketchem
Howard DuffHoward DuffFather Martin Finnegan
Donald MoffatDonald MoffatGeneral Franklin Turnbull
Paul DooleyPaul DooleyRoy Crane
John CarradineJohn CarradineOld Joe Shempter
Frank AshmoreFrank AshmoreScoop Johnson
Stella StevensStella StevensMargo Crane
FergieFergieLucy
Kevin Peter HallKevin Peter HallThe Monster
Kenneth KesslerVoice
Jesse WhiteJesse WhiteBen
Ritchie MontgomeryRitchie MontgomeryDeputy Spiro
James AroneSoldier
Benny BakerBenny BakerMr. McGinty
Doc DuhameDoc DuhameDeputy Conner
Arthur TaxierArthur TaxierTelevision Newscaster

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