Monster Party

Three teenage thieves slip into a mansion during a lavish dinner, hoping to pull off a quick burgle. They don’t realize the soirée is a cover for a secretive, deadly cult that caters to the social elite. The night spirals into a high tension cat and mouse as hosts and guests reveal their predatory pastimes, turning the familiar opulence into a trap. The trio’s plan to steal becomes a fight to survive as the lines between host and prey blur and the mansion becomes a deadly stage. The film leans into claustrophobic tension and brutal surprises rather than splashy scares, keeping the focus tight. The tone leans into grit over gore, relying on character dynamics and creeping dread.

Directed by Chris von Hoffmann, Monster Party is presented as an original screenplay rather than an adaptation, weaving a lean, claustrophobic thriller from its premise. It premiered in 2018 and assembles a teen led cast with Sam Strike, Erin Moriarty, Kian Lawley, Robin Tunney and Julian McMahon.

Box office details are limited because the film received a modest theatrical release and has since lived on streaming platforms. There are no widely reported domestic grosses, and international figures, if any, remain sparse and unofficial.

Monster Party did not rack up major nominations or wins at the big awards ceremonies. It quietly circulated in indie and genre circuits, earning attention for its performance chemistry and sharp premise without breaking into mainstream awards chatter. The absence of trophies does not erase its primitive thrills.

Audience reaction has been mixed, with the IMDb score around 5.7 out of 10 based on about 143 votes. The movie leans on a tense dinner party setup to explore class tension and predation, turning a glamorous night into a survival ordeal.