Wolfman's Got Nards
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| Directed by | Andre Gower |
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| Based on | The Monster Squad by Fred Dekker |
| Produced by | Andre Gower |
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| Cinematography | Henry Darrow McComas |
| Edited by | Henry Darrow McComas |
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| Country | United States |
Wolfman's Got Nards is a 2018 documentary film directed by Andre Gower that explores the legacy and cult following of the 1987 film The Monster Squad.[1] The documentary takes its title from a famous line in the original film.[2]
Synopsis
[edit]The documentary explores the cult status of the 1987 film The Monster Squad.[3] It is framed around the film's 30th anniversary revival tour and focuses into the impact The Monster Squad has had on its fans, cast, and the broader film industry.[4] It features interviews with figures involved in the original film, including cast members and filmmakers, as well as fans who share their personal connections to the movie.[5]
The documentary explores The Monster Squad from its initial release, where it was deemed a commercial failiure, to its eventual recognition as a cult classic.[6] Through a mix of archival footage,[7] behind-the-scenes features,[7] and fan testimonials,[8] Wolfman's Got Nards demonstrates how the film has resonated with audiences over the years, particularly the emotional attachment many fans have developed, often citing how the film influenced their childhoods and shaped their love for the horror genre.[9]
Background
[edit]Andre Gower, who starred as Sean Crenshaw in the original The Monster Squad film, directed and produced the documentary.[10] It examines the impact of The Monster Squad on fans, cast, crew, and the film industry[11][12] in the decades following its initial release.[13]
Production
[edit]The documentary was primarily shot during the 30th anniversary revival tour of The Monster Squad.[14] It premiered on April 7, 2018 at the Chattanooga Film Festival[14][15] and was also selected for the 2018 Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival.[16] In October 2019, the film was screened at 20 Alamo Drafthouse locations as part of a promotional tour.[11][17]
Reception
[edit]Wolfman's Got Nards received positive reviews from critics,[18][19] receiving a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes,[20] although they were notably primarily from genre film outlets rather than mainstream media.[21][22]
References
[edit]- ^ Stone, Sam (2 October 2020). "Wolfman's Got Nards: Monster Squad Doc Debuts Trailer, Reveals Release Date". CBR. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ Anderson, Kyle (1 February 2019). "WOLFMAN'S GOT NARDS Celebrates THE MONSTER SQUAD's Outsiders (Beyond Fest Review)". Nerdist. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ Sigler, Gabriel (27 October 2020). "Review: Wolfman's Got Nards is a surprisingly emotional tribute to The Monster Squad". Bad Feeling Magazine. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ Schleicher, Marnie (10 August 2017). "Wolfman's Got Nards!: 30 years of The Monster Squad". SFWeekly. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ "The Monster Squad gets own documentary Wolfman's Got Nards". 8days. 2 July 2018. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ Lussier, Germain (27 October 2020). "Wolfman's Got Nards Explores How The Monster Squad Finally Became a Hit". Gizmodo. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ a b Kikta, Lorry (16 October 2018). "Wolfman's Got Nards Featured, Reviews Film Threat". Film Threat. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ Wilbur, Brock (26 October 2020). "Documentary Wolfman's Got Nards celebrates cult fan favorite The Monster Squad". The Pitch. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ Molloy, Tim (21 February 2021). "Wolfman's Got Nards: The Monster Squad Deep Dive You Were Dying For". MovieMaker. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ Molloy, Tim (21 February 2021). "Wolfman's Got Nards: The Monster Squad Deep Dive You Were Dying For". MovieMaker. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ a b "WOLFMAN'S GOT NARDS Shows Love to THE MONSTER SQUAD". Aint It Cool News. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ "ARTS Pick: Wolfman's Got Nards". C-VILLE Weekly. 16 October 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ Jackson, Matthew (22 October 2020). "The Monster Squad meets a new generation in exclusive clip from 'Woflman's Got Nards' documentary". SYFY. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ a b Collis, Clark (28 September 2020). "'The Monster Squad' returns in trailer for documentary 'Wolfman's Got Nards'". EW.com. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ Sprague, Mike (29 June 2018). "Trailer: MONSTER SQUAD Documentary WOLFMAN'S GOT NARDS". Dread Central. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ Bitel, Anton (30 August 2018). "Through a glass darkly: Cult of Terror, Wolfman's Got Nards, FrightFest: Beneath The Dark Heart of Cinema at Arrow Video FrightFest 2018". SciFiNow. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ Haviland, Kirk (27 October 2020). "Monsterific: Our Review of 'Wolfman's Got Nards'". In The Seats. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ Seigh, Steve (28 September 2020). "The Monster Squad documentary Wolfman's Got Nards gets a trailer". JoBlo. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ "Movie review: 'Wolfman's Got Nards'". Boston Herald. 26 October 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ "Wolfman's Got Nards". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ Miska, Brad (2 August 2018). "'Wolfman's Got Nards' Images Celebrate 80s Classic 'The Monster Squad'". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ Admin, Test (27 July 2022). "The Monster Squad Is Getting a Cult Horror Documentary, Wolfman's Got Nards". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 24 July 2024.