PG-13

Ghoulies

They'll get you in the end.

1985 • 81 min • Horror · Comedy

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Synopsis

A young man and his girlfriend move into the man's old mansion home, where he becomes possessed by a need to control ancient demons.

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Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

301 reviews

49 Audience · 301 · 100%

A young man inherits an old mansion, only to discover his family's dark past. He attempts to dabble in black magic, accidentally unleashing small, mischievous demons. His girlfriend and friends find themselves caught in the escalating chaos.

Violence & peril: 6/10
Language: 4/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 7/10

Heads up

Demonic imagery and jump scares
Some suggestive dialogue
Brief alcohol consumption

What it models well

Confronting family legacy
The dangers of dabbling in the unknown

Talk about it after

Consequences of curiosity
What makes something "evil"?
Why people are drawn to dark arts

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Top billed cast

Director: Luca Bercovici • Crew: Luca Bercovici, Jefery Levy

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Ghoulies 1985 TV trailer

Ghoulies Trailer

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Details

TMDB audience: 4.9/10 (301)
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Budget: $5,500,000
Box office: $35,000,000
Franchise: Ghoulies Collection
IMDb: tt0089200

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