The Monster Mash Rises Again on the Big Screen

The Monster Mash is clawing its way out of the past and creeping onto the big screen. First unleashed in 1962, this ghoulish anthem has become the definitive soundtrack of Halloween, echoing through haunted playlists with more than 500 million streams and countless record sales. Its chilling chorus continues to generate over $1 million in royalties each year, a testament to the enduring power of a song written in a mere two hours and captured in a single, spine-tingling take by Bobby “Boris” Pickett and his co-conspirator Lenny Capizzi.

For decades, the Monster Mash has summoned spirits of fun, mischief, and eerie delight, cementing its place as the soundtrack to costumes, candy, and moonlit revelries. And now, Miramax is conjuring the song’s magic anew, transforming this legendary tune into an animated cinematic experience. With Bobby “Boris” Pickett’s iconic performance at its heart and the creative spirit of Lenny Capizzi guiding it, the film promises to honor the mischievous charm and spooky joy of the original.

Miramax CEO Jonathan Glickman, the mastermind behind the darkly whimsical hits Wednesday and The Addams Family animated films, has optioned the rights and is breathing life into this musical spectacle. “For more than sixty years, nothing has signaled Halloween quite like the ‘Monster Mash,’” Glickman said. “We are thrilled to be entrusted by the Pickett and Capizzi families and to partner with Reservoir Media in bringing this timeless classic to the screen. This animated musical will capture the fun, the fright, and the infectious spirit of the original, ensuring it becomes a perennial ‘graveyard smash’ for generations to come.”

From dancing monsters to madcap mayhem, the film will plunge audiences into a world where ghouls, ghosts, and creatures of every kind throw the ultimate Halloween party. It’s a celebration of the quirky, the eerie, and the unforgettable—an invitation for families and fans alike to step into a night where the dead don’t rest, the music never dies, and the Monster Mash reigns supreme.

Prepare to be bewitched, delighted, and just a little terrified. The Monster Mash is coming… and it’s ready to raise the dead, one catchy chorus at a time.