Gespensterparty (1966)

Gespensterparty: Directed by Earl Bellamy. With Fred Gwynne, Yvonne De Carlo, Al Lewis, Butch Patrick. The Munsters travel to England after Herman discovers he’s the new Lord of the Munster Hall.

“Only the laugh track is missing from this movie version of the classic TV series. The absence of the canned laughter makes some of the sight gags seem like they go on a little too long, but other than that, I give the writer and director credit for doing the series justice. Itu0026#39;s too bad that writers and directors of more recent times canu0026#39;t learn a few things from their predecessors about making movies out of TV shows.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis movie was filmed around the time the series was still in production, using writers and a director from the original. No doubt, that is a major advantage when trying to capture the original flavor. Some might argue that the movie should have been done in black and white, but the color is not overdone and actually adds a nice touch. With the exception of Marilyn, the original cast is there. Marilynu0026#39;s role changed hands in the series anyway. Debbie Watson does fine, so itu0026#39;s not a significant distraction.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis is good light fare for the family looking for some classic innocent fun. Fans of the series should like it as well. It is nothing more than it tries to be – a movie version of the series with a few extras (color, location, and length.) The movie delivers on that, and I give it high marks.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eFans of this movie should also try u0026quot;The Ghost and Mr. Chicken.u0026quot; It has nothing to do with the Munsters (other than the house facade happens to be located next door to the Munster house on the Universal Studios back-lot), but it is more classic comedy with a spooky twist. It stars Don Knotts during his heyday.”