Monster in the Closet (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1986, Monster in the Closet is a comedy and horror film directed by Bob Dahlin, running about 90 minutes. “It's Out! It's Out! It's Out!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After several people and a dog are found dead in their closets a "mild-mannered" reporter, a college professor, her son and a befuddled professor band together to uncover the mystery but not without involving the U.S. Army and mass panic.
Who’s in it. Monster in the Closet stars Donald Grant as Richard Clark, Denise DuBarry as Professor Diane Bennett, Henry Gibson as Dr. Philip Pennyworth and Paul Walker as 'Professor' Bennett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Monster in the Closet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monster in the Closet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monster in the Closet tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monster in the Closet (1986)?
- In US, Monster in the Closet is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Monster in the Closet worth watching?
- Monster in the Closet holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monster in the Closet?
- Monster in the Closet stars Donald Grant, Denise DuBarry, Henry Gibson, Paul Walker and Claude Akins.
- When was Monster in the Closet released?
- Monster in the Closet was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.