# Little Monsters (1989)

> A curious boy befriends the monster beneath his bed and discovers a mischievous subterranean playground where childhood fears become comic adventure.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9031

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Family
- Director: Richard Greenberg
- Cast: Fred Savage, Howie Mandel, Daniel Stern, Margaret Whitton, Rick Ducommun, Frank Whaley, Ben Savage, William Murray Weiss
- TMDB rating: 5.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097758/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: whimsical, playful, mischievous, family movie night, nostalgic weekend viewing

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