Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster

Right now you can watch Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster on streaming — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 534 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Frank Welker's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

There is a reason Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster keeps coming up in conversation. The jokes in Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Scooby-Doo and the gang are on the case when a mysterious lake monster starts scaring the guests at a summer resort in Erie Point, where Fred, Daphne, Velma and Shaggy have taken on seasonal jobs to pay for a barn they accidentally burned down. But in addition to sneaking suspicions, there's some romance in the air. Frank Welker and Kate Melton lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2010. The timing in Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster is a strong candidate. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Frank Welker's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.