Ghoulies II (1987)

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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… 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

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 29 min.
Directed By: Albert Band
Genres: Horror

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1988 Wide
On DVD: Sep 26, 2000
Studio: MGM

Critic Reviews

David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...allows the ghoulies themselves to take center stage.
Gerry Shamray, Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Garbage. Worse than the first one.
Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum
One of the hardest times I've had getting through a film. It's horrible.
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Horrendous sequel to a shameless rip-off. Not even "fun-bad." Well, maybe a little.

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Dean M

The sequel of Ghoulies is not so great, but just funny. The Ghoulies are back and in a carnival fun house. I was amused by the way other people thought the ghoulies were part of the attraction while witnessing actual killing and death. This time… More
The sequel of Ghoulies is not so great, but just funny. The Ghoulies are back and in a carnival fun house. I was amused by the way other people thought the ghoulies were part of the attraction while witnessing actual killing and death. This time the Ghoulies have stop-motion scenes where we actually see them walk, but mostly they're confined to popping from the corners of screens where we can not see the arms of puppeteers guiding them.
Tim S

A fun 80's horror camp classic!
Ross C

The sequel to Ghoulies is another video rental classic from my 80s childhood...
Robert C

More of the same Ghoulies badness.
Curtis L

Boy. A real winner.
Lafe F

Slightly better than the original! This was more like a Gremlins movie, with little slimey Ghoulies causing havoc at an amusement park. Not too bad, actually.
Barry L

puke but very funny.

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Cast

            Damon Martin as Larry

            Royal Dano as Uncle Ned

            Phil Fondacaro as Sir Nigel

            J. Downing as P. Hardin

            Kerry Remsen as Nicole

            Dale Wyatt as Dixie

            Jon Maynard Pennell as Bobby

            Sasha Jenson as Teddy

            Starr Andreeff as Alice

            William Butler as Merle

            Mickey Knox as Ray

            Anthony Dawson as Priest

            Hal Rayle as Ghoulies

            Michael Deak as Bozo

            Larry Dolgin as Policeman

            Carrie Janisse as Carol

            Ettore Martini as Shooting Gallery Owner

            Romano Puppo as Zampano

            Christopher Burton as Leo

            Laura Battistini as Dancer

            Fidel Bauna as Hot Dog Vendor

            Lorenzo G. Bernini as Big Guy

            Ignazio Blonde as Little Guy

            Livia Bonelli as Gene

            Filli Campagna as Blonde Girl

            Nadia Canelias as Dancer

            Fioraella Cenetti as Fat Lady

            R. Colombaioni as Fire Eater

            Mark Peter D'Auria as Policeman

            Patrizia Fazi as Dancer

            Maurizio Gaudio as Operator

            Barbara Grazzi as Dancer

            Don Hodson as Barker

            Donnie Jeffcoat as Eddie

            Luea Mazzaeurati as Half & Half

            Ames Morton as Patty

            Steve Pelot as Security Guard

            Lucilla Potasso as Bearded Lady

            Robert Spafford as Supervisor Boxer Booth
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Ghoulies II (1987)

Critic Reviews

Featured Audience Ratings

Dean M

Tim S

Ross C

Robert C

Curtis L

Lafe F

Barry L

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