In 1964 when "The Munsters" debuted, it was briefly a very popular series and Munstermania hit America. The show was so popular that there were a lot of products based on the program and it ranked a very respectable #18 in the ratings. But it only lasted a couple seasons and interest diminished very quickly. Because of this, it's not surprising that this Munsters movie did poorly in theaters....a case of a film just coming out too late. It also didn't help that the studio inexplicably replaced Marilyn yet again...angering some fans.
When the film begins, Herman learns that he's just inherited a British title and he is taking his family with him to see his new estate. However, they don't know that their British relatives are god-awful people...criminals as well as folks who are planning on either chasing the Munsters back to America or kill them! They also learn that the locals HATE the British branch of the Munster family...making them anything but welcome.
So is it any good? Well, if you like the TV show, you'll likely enjoy this film....though as I mentioned above, replacing Marilyn is sure to upset some. I prefer Pat Priest and would have preferred seeing her in the film instead of the faux Marilyn. Overall, enjoyable and a must-see for Munsters fans....but others might find it all a bit too slight.
By the way, much of the film supposedly takes place aboard the ocean liner the SS United States. Well, the boat is still afloat but was recommissioned decades ago. It currently sits rotting and looking well the worse for there in a dock in Philadelphia.
When the film begins, Herman learns that he's just inherited a British title and he is taking his family with him to see his new estate. However, they don't know that their British relatives are god-awful people...criminals as well as folks who are planning on either chasing the Munsters back to America or kill them! They also learn that the locals HATE the British branch of the Munster family...making them anything but welcome.
So is it any good? Well, if you like the TV show, you'll likely enjoy this film....though as I mentioned above, replacing Marilyn is sure to upset some. I prefer Pat Priest and would have preferred seeing her in the film instead of the faux Marilyn. Overall, enjoyable and a must-see for Munsters fans....but others might find it all a bit too slight.
By the way, much of the film supposedly takes place aboard the ocean liner the SS United States. Well, the boat is still afloat but was recommissioned decades ago. It currently sits rotting and looking well the worse for there in a dock in Philadelphia.