The Munsters Review

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Every couple of minutes that go by in The Munsters, any audience member who happens to be paying attention might ask the age-old question «who is this for?» The answer, for better and for worse, is that this film was made entirely for Rob Zombie, who clearly had a lot to work through.

Rob Zombie is a singular talent. As a musician, as a stage presence, and as a film director, he's the only game in town for fans of his unique style. But, as he's proven multiple times, he's not a jack of all trades. The Munsters isn't exactly his typical feature, but in many ways, it's just as hard to watch.

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Most people have an idea of what The Munsters is about. A family of classic Universal monsters moves into an otherwise normal world, and hijinks ensue. This 2022 film is, bizarrely, a prequel that explores the initial courtship between Herman and Lily and their journey to America. Lily, the daughter of Count Dracula, is having a terrible time in the dating scene. Everything changes when she sees Herman, a freshly built Frankenstein's monster with the brain of a dim stand-up comedian. It's love at first sight, though the Count doesn't approve. From there, it's one comedic vignette after another as the happy couple goes from dating to honeymoon to buying their first home. It's a simple structure, but don't worry, there's enough chaos in the execution to keep viewers confused.

As a work of adaptation, The Munsters is not a compliment to the dubious legacy of the 1964 series. All 70 episodes are available now on Peacock, anyone feeling the pang of nostalgia for America's (second?) favorite family of monsters can go watch the entire series now. Despite coming out almost sixty years