Wolfman's Got Nards Explained

Wolfman's Got Nards
Director:Andre Gower
Producer:Andre Gower
Cinematography:Henry Darrow McComas
Editing: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

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

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

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

Wolfman's Got Nards received positive reviews from critics,[18] [19] receiving a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[20] [21] [22]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stone . Sam . Wolfman's Got Nards: Monster Squad Doc Debuts Trailer, Reveals Release Date . CBR . 2 October 2020 . 24 July 2024.
  2. Web site: Anderson . Kyle . WOLFMAN'S GOT NARDS Celebrates THE MONSTER SQUAD's Outsiders (Beyond Fest Review) . Nerdist . 1 February 2019 . 24 July 2024.
  3. Web site: Sigler . Gabriel . Review: Wolfman's Got Nards is a surprisingly emotional tribute to The Monster Squad . Bad Feeling Magazine . 27 October 2020 . 24 July 2024.
  4. Web site: Schleicher . Marnie . Wolfman’s Got Nards!: 30 years of The Monster Squad. . SFWeekly . 10 August 2017 . 24 July 2024.
  5. Web site: The Monster Squad gets own documentary Wolfman's Got Nards . 8days . 2 July 2018 . 24 July 2024.
  6. Web site: Lussier . Germain . Wolfman's Got Nards Explores How The Monster Squad Finally Became a Hit . Gizmodo . 27 October 2020 . 24 July 2024.
  7. Web site: Kikta . Lorry . Wolfman’s Got Nards Featured, Reviews Film Threat . Film Threat . 16 October 2018 . 24 July 2024.
  8. Web site: Wilbur . Brock . Documentary Wolfman's Got Nards celebrates cult fan favorite The Monster Squad . The Pitch . 26 October 2020 . 24 July 2024.
  9. Web site: Molloy . Tim . Wolfman's Got Nards: The Monster Squad Deep Dive You Were Dying For . MovieMaker . 21 February 2021 . 24 July 2024.
  10. Web site: Molloy . Tim . Wolfman's Got Nards: The Monster Squad Deep Dive You Were Dying For . MovieMaker . 21 February 2021 . 30 July 2024.
  11. Web site: WOLFMAN’S GOT NARDS Shows Love to THE MONSTER SQUAD . Aint It Cool News . 30 September 2020 . 24 July 2024.
  12. Web site: ARTS Pick: Wolfman’s Got Nards . C-VILLE Weekly . 16 October 2019 . 24 July 2024.
  13. Web site: Jackson . Matthew . The Monster Squad meets a new generation in exclusive clip from 'Woflman's Got Nards' documentary . SYFY. 22 October 2020 . 24 July 2024.
  14. Web site: Collis . Clark . 'The Monster Squad' returns in trailer for documentary 'Wolfman's Got Nards' . EW.com . 28 September 2020 . 24 July 2024.
  15. Web site: Sprague . Mike . Trailer: MONSTER SQUAD Documentary WOLFMAN'S GOT NARDS . Dread Central . 29 June 2018 . 30 July 2024.
  16. Web site: Bitel . Anton . Through a glass darkly: Cult of Terror, Wolfman’s Got Nards, FrightFest: Beneath The Dark Heart of Cinema at Arrow Video FrightFest 2018 . SciFiNow . 30 August 2018 . 30 July 2024.
  17. Web site: Haviland . Kirk . Monsterific: Our Review of 'Wolfman's Got Nards' . In The Seats . 27 October 2020 . 30 July 2024.
  18. Web site: Seigh . Steve . The Monster Squad documentary Wolfman's Got Nards gets a trailer . JoBlo . 28 September 2020 . 24 July 2024.
  19. Web site: Movie review: ‘Wolfman’s Got Nards’ . Boston Herald . 26 October 2020 . 24 July 2024.
  20. Web site: Wolfman's Got Nards . Rotten Tomatoes . 24 July 2024.
  21. Web site: Miska . Brad . 'Wolfman's Got Nards' Images Celebrate 80s Classic 'The Monster Squad' . Bloody Disgusting! . 2 August 2018 . 24 July 2024.
  22. Web site: Admin . Test . The Monster Squad Is Getting a Cult Horror Documentary, Wolfman's Got Nards . Paste Magazine . 27 July 2022 . 24 July 2024.

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