Miramax Plans Animated Film Adapting Iconic 'Monster Mash' Song

Miramax is developing an animated musical film based on the 1962 hit song "Monster Mash," performed by Bobby "Boris" Pickett and co-written with Lenny Capizzi. The song, which has become synonymous with Halloween and has been streamed over 500 million times, tells the story of a mad scientist whose monster rises to dance a new craze and hosts a party attended by iconic monsters like Dracula, Wolfman, and others. Miramax CEO Jonathan Glickman, known for his work on Netflix's "Wednesday" and The Addams Family animated films, has secured the rights and expressed excitement about bringing this iconic song to life for all audiences. The film aims to capture the fun and spirit of the original song and is expected to become a perennial Halloween favorite. While no writers or production details have been announced yet, the adaptation will explore elements from the song’s narrative, potentially including the backstory of Dracula's son and the original "Transylvania Twist" dance. This project marks another addition to Miramax’s focus on family-friendly Halloween entertainment, alongside their revival of the "Scary Movie" franchise.