Ghoulies II (1987)
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0% of critics liked it
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28% of users liked it
(7,424 ratings)
This pedantic sequel to Empire Pictures' less-than-original Ghoulies was released directly to video and summarily slipped into oblivion. At the outset of this one, the title creatures -- rubbery puppets originally conceived as cut-rate Gremlins lookalikes -- are shanghaied by a priest who… More This pedantic sequel to Empire Pictures' less-than-original Ghoulies was released directly to video and summarily slipped into oblivion. At the outset of this one, the title creatures -- rubbery puppets originally conceived as cut-rate Gremlins lookalikes -- are shanghaied by a priest who intends to exterminate them, but they manage to escape to a low-rent carnival. There they take up residence in "Satan's Den," a foundering, old-fashioned haunted house attraction run by Royal Dano, who fears he may lose ownership of the show due to sagging attendance. The presence of the ghoulies at first gives business a much-needed boost ... until the slimy little buggers start dining on the patrons. Despite some enhancements in the lackluster monster effects (by John Buechler, who's done better work elsewhere) and clever stop-motion animation by David Allen, this film is just as pointless as its predecessor. There is, however, one memorable scene, which makes good on the promise of the first film's ad campaign -- which featured one of the reptilian critters leaping from a toilet bowl, accompanied by the tagline "They'll get you in the end!" ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi
- Directed By
- Albert Band
- Genres
- Horror
- In Theaters
- Jun 1, 1988 Wide
- Studio
- MGM
Critic Reviews
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...allows the ghoulies themselves to take center stage.
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Gerry Shamray, Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Garbage. Worse than the first one.
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Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum
One of the hardest times I've had getting through a film. It's horrible.
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Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Horrendous sequel to a shameless rip-off. Not even "fun-bad." Well, maybe a little.
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Cast
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Damon Martin
as Larry
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Royal Dano
as Uncle Ned
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Phil Fondacaro
as Sir Nigel
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J. Downing
as P. Hardin
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Kerry Remsen
as Nicole
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Dale Wyatt
as Dixie
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Jon Maynard Pennell
as Bobby
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Sasha Jenson
as Teddy
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Starr Andreeff
as Alice
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William Butler
as Merle
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Mickey Knox
as Ray
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Anthony Dawson
as Priest
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Hal Rayle
as Ghoulies
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Michael Deak
as Bozo
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Larry Dolgin
as Policeman
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Carrie Janisse
as Carol
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Ettore Martini
as Shooting Gallery Owner
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Romano Puppo
as Zampano
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Christopher Burton
as Leo
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Laura Battistini
as Dancer
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Fidel Bauna
as Hot Dog Vendor
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Lorenzo G. Bernini
as Big Guy
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Ignazio Blonde
as Little Guy
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Livia Bonelli
as Gene
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Filli Campagna
as Blonde Girl
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Nadia Canelias
as Dancer
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Fioraella Cenetti
as Fat Lady
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R. Colombaioni
as Fire Eater
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Mark Peter D'Auria
as Policeman
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Patrizia Fazi
as Dancer
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Maurizio Gaudio
as Operator
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Barbara Grazzi
as Dancer
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Don Hodson
as Barker
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Donnie Jeffcoat
as Eddie
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Luea Mazzaeurati
as Half & Half
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Ames Morton
as Patty
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Steve Pelot
as Security Guard
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Lucilla Potasso
as Bearded Lady
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Robert Spafford
as Supervisor Boxer Booth
