Wizard of Waverly Place turned producer, writer and director David Henrie is here to take us on an adventure through his family-friendly spooky new movie Monster Summer, starring Mel Gibson and Mason Thames. In Monster Summer, when a mysterious force begins to disrupt the big summer fun of Noah (Thames) and his friends, he must team up with a retired police detective (Gibson) to uncover the sinister presence on their island. In this Popcorn Podcast interview, Henrie takes us through directing screen legends and burgeoning talents alike; the challenges of getting Monster Summer to screens; and why it's the right time to escape into the warm and fuzzy feelings of movies that have something for everyone.

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