It's ok and fun for what it is, but I can tell why it's not a staple on tv channels at Halloween time like at Christmas (at least since the 70's). It was tremendous fun to have the opportunity to watch this fun little film again. Video Codec: MPEG-2 Encoding format: 16:9 Aspect ratio: 1.33:1 Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1 Audio English, Subtitles None Discs DVD Single disc (1 DVD) Playback Region 1. But first, he must inform the other monsters about his plans. Trust me, it works. Other really groovy music. It's overlong, not that funny, and most of the songs are fairly unmemorable. It's overlong, not that funny, and most of the songs are fairly unmemorable. No extras though. Everyone is there including Dracula, The Werewolf, The Creature, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde and many more. While IMDb only lists the film's aspect ratio at 1.37:1, that doesn't exactly put to rest the possibility that this would have at least been theatrically exhibited in wider dimensions. Was bummed because the trailer was really cute (so we did know what era we were in for) showing so many horror characters as well as Boris Karloff's voice and I also love horror movies. There's a problem loading this menu right now. But I read that this was Tim Burton's favorite movie before he did "Batman" and other neo-monster hits. A brilliant gift for the parents. How to deliver the news? This one was just too much for us to take in. Need immediate assistance with an order? Brought back memories of my own childhood. No extras though. Unable to add item to List. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2014. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Directed by Jules Bass. But it's a fun enough ride, interesting probably mainly to people "of a certain age" although my five year old son liked it very much too. If you're after more than just Rankin/Bass' Christmas classics, like a Rankin/Bass completist, this and its TV 2D-animated followup from 1972, Mad Mad Mad Monsters, will be tough to find new AND cheap on DVD (or here on Blu-ray) as of 2018! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2014. We reserve the right to limit or prohibit orders that, in our sole judgment, appear to be placed by dealers, resellers or distributors. MAD regulars Jack Davis (artist) and Harvey Kurtzman (writer) were involved. Rankin/Bass TV Holiday Favorites Collection, Dr. Seuss - Green Eggs and Ham and Other Favorites (Grinch Night), Monster Party Table Covers (2), Monster Party Supplies, Monster Table Setting. Very nostalgic. Season 3 of Outlander picks up right after Claire travels through the stones to return to her life in 1948. Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2018. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (Bilingual), Rankin/Bass TV Holiday Favorites Collection, Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday / Jason X Double Feature (DVD), All Hallows' Eve / All Hallows' Eve 2 Double Feature [Import], Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (Bilingual) [Import], Monster Bash Fun Pack (Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein / Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman / Monster Mash / Archie and the Riverdale Vampires) [Import]. Next. Witch's Night Out by Gilda Radner DVD … I remember it from my youth, and watching it brought back a flood of old memories. It's certainly a bit dated and some of the humor is goofy in a fairly painful way. Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2018. Stay up to date! An obscure gem! If not, expect bad jokes. Maybe we can make it to the end next year- but not sure. My least favorite of Holiday Stop Motion Animation, Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2016. I recommend this to anyone who is interested in the older films from way back when and with children of 10 years plus. How Does Shopville Handle Improperly Shipped Items/Damaged Deliveries/Defective Product? Enjoy FREE standard shipping anywhere in Canada or the USA for orders $35 or more. It's not the most amazing thing you've ever seen, but sure, it's worth a look, particularly if you have sentimental reasons. Need Help? Most of the classic movie "monsters" are in this movie in animated form - Dr. Frankenstein, Frankenstein's creature (and his female mate), Count Dracula, The Wolf Man, The Mummy, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Invisible Man, The Creature from The Black Lagoon and even a King Kong-style giant ape but The Phantom of The Opera is not present - perhaps he was too busy playing with his organ! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2013. Welcome to Letterkenny! Give it a miss. And Phyllis Diller as the Monster's mate was an inspired choice. And Phyllis Diller as the Monster's mate was an inspired choice. In my own head this movie got mashed up with the song Monster Mash, and I spent the whole movie waiting for the song to come on. Shop Mad Monster Party [Special Edition] [DVD] [1968] at Best Buy. Copyright © 1995-2020 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. And anti-nuclear in its own weird way. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2018. Sign up for the Shopville newsletter... 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They don't even know who the Hunchback is, or the Invisible Man. Especially for 95 minutes!! Jack Davis' versions of the classic monsters is a nice combination of comical and creepy, Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2014. And seeing them all united in this puppet format was a real treat. Most of the classic movie "monsters" are in this movie in animated form - Dr. Frankenstein, Frankenstein's creature (and his female mate), Count Dracula, The Wolf Man, The Mummy, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Invisible Man, The Creature from The Black Lagoon and even a King Kong-style giant ape but The Phantom of The Opera is not present - perhaps he was too busy playing with his organ!