Watch I Heart Monster Movies

I Heart Monster Movies is a horror comedy film released in 2012. Directed by horror film veteran, Mark Allen Michaels, the movie features Electra and Elise Avellan, the infamous "Crazy Babysitter Twins" from Robert Rodriguez's Grindhouse, along with Doug Bradley, best known for his portrayal of the iconic horror villain, Pinhead, in the Hellraiser series.

The plot centers around a small-town movie theater owned by the eccentric Mr. Armageddon (played by Doug Bradley). The theater is struggling to stay open, and to boost ticket sales, Mr. Armageddon decides to hold a 24-hour monster movie marathon. The town's residents, including a group of teenage friends and a bumbling sheriff, are excited to attend the event.

As the night progresses, strange things begin to happen. The films on the screen start to come to life, and the monsters from the movies start to invade the theater. It's up to the group of friends and the sheriff to fight back and save themselves from the monsters before they overtake the entire town.

The film is a love letter to classic monster movies and horror comedies of the 80s and 90s. It's filled with references to iconic films like The Howling, The Evil Dead, and Night of the Living Dead. While it's certainly a horror film, it also has a strong sense of humor, with campy dialogue and over-the-top action scenes.

One of the film's biggest strengths is the performance of the Avellan sisters. Their chemistry as sisters adds a level of depth to their characters and makes their dynamic on-screen both dynamic and entertaining. Additionally, Doug Bradley brings his signature gravitas to the film, showcasing his ability to play a character who is both humorous and menacing.

Another standout aspect of the film is the special effects. The monsters and gore effects are all done practically and are convincingly gruesome. The filmmakers clearly put a lot of effort into creating creatures that pay homage to classic monster designs but with a modern twist.

One possible area of criticism is that the film can sometimes feel a bit disjointed, with the plot jumping around and the characters not always feeling fully developed. However, this can be attributed to the film's love of classic horror films, which often relied more on atmosphere and visuals than narrative cohesion.

Overall, I Heart Monster Movies is a fun and entertaining horror romp that will appeal to fans of classic monster movies and horror comedies. It's not a film that takes itself too seriously and is all the better for it. With its strong cast, impressive practical effects, and references to horror classics, it's a film that is sure to delight horror fans of all ages.

I Heart Monster Movies is a 2012 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 17 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.7.