Mad Monster Party? (1967)

Overrated

Dreadfully Boring

I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

I forgot all about this film until I accidentally ran across it again - I recall watching this one as a kid and forgot what it was about because it's been many years since I've seen it so I decided to watch it again. I found it to be a cute classic comedy-horror. Worth watching with the kids.This film has all the classic horror movie monsters in it from the old films: Dracula, Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, The Wolf Man, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Creature From the Black Lagoon, King Kong - just to name a few.I love Boris Karloff and it was fun to watch him as an animated toon in this movie. Karloff is definitely a (horror) film legend - most remembered for his role as The Monster in the timeless classic " Frankenstein (1931)".Phyllis Diller - her character is The Monster's Mate (basically The Bride of Frankenstein) but the cartoon character looked just like Phyllis Diller herself - yep that is scary LOL.Overall this was fun little movie to watch - it was a nostalgic trip down memory lane for me.8/10

Let me start by saying that I am a HUGE Boris Karloff and a cartoonist and animator as well'When I saw.the names of Harvey Kurtzman AS ND Jack Davis I knew I'm was in for a treat and was not disappointed. . You see, Harvey Kurtzman is co-creator of Mad in its comic book days and Jack Davis was one of their best artists. So when you look at the exceptional character design, you are looking at their work It is just as much fun as reading a Mad Magazine with its off-the-wall humor. Great fun and even my teenage son liked it which is AMAZING! My only complaint was the bizarre casting of Phylis Diller'Fun for kids, classic horror fans and Boris Karloff.

In his Caribbean island castle, wise old Boris von Frankenstein (voiced by Boris Karloff) discovers the secret of total destruction. The famous Baron, who discovered the secret of creation with his "Frankenstein" monster, decides to celebrate his latest discovery with a "Mad Monster Party". Frankenstein, Dracula, The Werewolf, The Mummy, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, The Creature (from the Black Lagoon), The Hunchback of Notre Dame, "It" (King Kong) and the Invisible Man are among those attending. For this appearance, the Frankenstein monster's fright-wigged mate (voiced by Phyllis Diller) sings "You're Different" and stands by her man...Also invited is the Baron's nerdy pharmacist nephew Felix Flankin (voiced by Allen Swift). Sounding like Jimmy Stewart, "Felix" is chosen to inherit his uncle's fortune. However, the Baron's busty assistant Francesca (voiced by Gale Garnett) covets the estate for herself. This is a visually appealing "stop-action" animation (aka "Claymation") film by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass. The classic figures are nicely done. Mr. Swift does well impersonating most of the characters, including a butler patterned after Peter Lorre. But after the party begins, the novelty begins to wear thin. The story gets lost searching for things to fit the running time.***** Mad Monster Party? (3/8/67) Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. ~ Allen Swift, Boris Karloff, Phyllis Diller, Gale Garnett

this Halloween party. This along with "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" a Rankin Bass production, are special because they are not just flat animations. Many kids (even at age 7 or 8) get bored with regular animation, and this is so much more life-like. The "Invisible Man" Dracula, "The Mummy", "Werewolf", and all the rest. Each character seems so much more real, especially to a child.This is worth seeking out since most children seem to enjoy the creativity of this. What a shame we do not have productions like this today. I for one would rather have my child watch something entertaining and creative, instead of Billy Bob Thornton as a drunk Santa Claus. 8/10.