The Monster Club

The Monster Club has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in the US on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Fawesome. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. With 125 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Vincent Price is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and see for yourself.

There is a reason The Monster Club keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Monster Club from the crowd. A vampire attacks a horror author on the street and then invites him to a nearby club as a gesture of gratitude, which turns out to be a meeting place for assorted creatures of the night. The vampire then regales him with three stories, each interspersed with musical performances at the club. Vincent Price and John Carradine lead a cast with the timing to make it work. The Monster Club came out in 1981. The Monster Club earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, The Monster Club is a strong candidate. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Vincent Price is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

The Monster Club was released in 1981, directed by Roy Ward Baker. The full 98-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.