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Miramax Sets Animated Musical Based on 1962 Hit 'Monster Mash'

The studio positions the project as a family draw built on the song’s enduring Halloween appeal.

Overview

  • Miramax has optioned rights to “Monster Mash” from Reservoir and Capizzi Music Co., partnering with Reservoir Media and the Pickett and Capizzi families.
  • CEO Jonathan Glickman frames the film as a family-friendly perennial, leveraging his experience with Wednesday and The Addams Family.
  • No writer, director, cast, production timeline, release date, or budget has been announced.
  • Written by Bobby “Boris” Pickett and Lenny Capizzi, the 1962 track was recorded in one take and has surpassed 500 million streams with reported annual royalties near $1 million.
  • The song’s narrative—featuring a mad scientist, his monster’s new dance, and a party of classic creatures—offers a ready-made story for adaptation.