With Predator in theaters, it’s the perfect time to revisit The Monster Squad

There are so many streaming options available these days, and so many conflicting recommendations, that it’s hard to see through all the crap you could be watching. Each Friday, The Verge’s Cut the Crap column simplifies the choice by sorting through the overwhelming multitude of movies and TV shows on subscription services, and recommending a single perfect thing to watch this weekend.
What to watch
The Monster Squad, a 1987 film that pays loving homage to the classic Universal Stu