Monster Summer: Mel Gibson Stars in Family Horror Movie Out This Halloween

Pastime Pictures has announced Monster Summer, a family horror movie starring Mel Gibson. Additionally, it will be released this Halloween.

When a mysterious force begins to disrupt their big summer fun, Noah and his friends team up with a retired police detective to embark on a monstrous adventure to save their island.

You can watch a brief teaser trailer for the movie below.

Mason Thames (The Black Phone and the upcoming live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon), along with Mel Gibson (Passion of the Christ, What Women Want), and Lorraine Bracco (Goodfellas, The Sopranos), are the star names of Monster Summer. It also features Nora Zehetner (The Right Stuff), Noah Cottrell (The Spiderwick Chronicles), Abby James Witherspoon (The Secret Headquarters), Lilah Pate (Outer Banks), Julian Lerner (The Wonder Years), and Patrick Renna (The Sandlot).

Monster Summer is directed by David Henrie (Wizards of Waverly Place). It’s written by Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz (The Peanuts Movie).

You can enjoy a Monster Summer when it releases in theaters on October 4, 2024.