The Monster Club (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1981, The Monster Club is a comedy and horror film directed by Roy Ward Baker, running about 98 minutes. “You'll meet some interesting people and hear some great songs at the Monster Club” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Monster Club stars Vincent Price as Eramus, John Carradine as R.Chetwynd-Hayes, Writer, Donald Pleasence as Pickering, Chief of the B-Squad and Stuart Whitman as Sam, Movie Director, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Monster Club has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Monster Club page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Monster Club tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Monster Club (1981)?
- In US, The Monster Club is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Monster Club worth watching?
- The Monster Club holds an audience score of 6.0 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 The Monster Club?
- The Monster Club stars Vincent Price, John Carradine, Donald Pleasence, Stuart Whitman and Britt Ekland.
- When was The Monster Club released?
- The Monster Club was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.