{"product_id":"the-monster-squad-ドラキュリアン-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1987-illustrated-design-b2-size-c-51-73-cm","title":"“The Monster Squad” (ドラキュリアン), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1987, Illustrated Design, B2 Size (c. 51 × 73 cm) R1 A","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese theatrical poster produced for the 1987 Japanese release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Monster Squad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFred Dekker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, co-written with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShane Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and distributed in Japan by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNippon Herald Films\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51 × 73 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this atmospheric design combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etowering blue monster portraits, richly coloured character illustration and bold Japanese typography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its deep purple-black background and brilliant yellow lettering capture the film’s distinctive mixture of horror, humour and childhood adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in Japan on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 December 1987\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under the title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「ドラキュリアン」—“Draculian”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Monster Squad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e follows a group of young horror enthusiasts who discover that the monsters they admire are real.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCount Dracula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e arrives seeking an ancient amulet, the children confront a gathering of legendary creatures, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Wolfman, the Mummy and the Gillman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while finding an unexpected ally in Frankenstein’s monster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cast includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndré Gower, Robby Kiger and Ryan Lambert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuncan Regehr as Dracula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTom Noonan as Frankenstein’s monster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Creature effects by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStan Winston’s studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e helped give the familiar monsters fresh identities for a new generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn enormous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue-toned portrait of Dracula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dominates the upper half, flanked by Frankenstein’s monster, the Mummy, the Wolfman and the Gillman. Their faces emerge from a star-filled night sky, creating a theatrical backdrop to the young heroes below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe boys gather around the front of a car, equipped with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elanterns, a bow and improvised monster-hunting gear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Warm highlights distinguish them from the cool blue creatures looming overhead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe English \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE MONSTER SQUAD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e logo appears in yellow with deep red shadows. Beneath it, the Japanese title stretches across the lower edge in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejagged white lettering, red shading and an electric-blue glow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a bat silhouette incorporated into the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe yellow promotional copy announces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「百年の眠りからご存知モンスター軍団が今目ざめた！」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“After a hundred years of slumber, the familiar monster army has now awakened!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA smaller green line supplies the children’s defiant response:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「来い！ボクらが相手だ。」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Come on! We’ll take you on.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow celebrated as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecult favourite of 1980s horror-adventure cinema\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Monster Squad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines affection for classic screen monsters with the camaraderie of a childhood adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Japanese release poster expresses both sides of that appeal through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edramatic monster imagery and an energetic ensemble composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a striking piece for collectors of vintage horror and illustrated film advertising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNear Mint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The poster retains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich colour, deep background tones and crisp printed detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with only very light signs of handling. The imagery and lettering present beautifully. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review the photographs—they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese theatrical poster from 1987\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a reproduction or a modern reprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57562073465210,"sku":null,"price":218.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/Wallshelfwithornamentscopy2026-11-14-09-48.jpg?v=1794617341","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/the-monster-squad-%e3%83%89%e3%83%a9%e3%82%ad%e3%83%a5%e3%83%aa%e3%82%a2%e3%83%b3-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1987-illustrated-design-b2-size-c-51-73-cm","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}