Spookies (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1986, Spookies is a horror film directed by Genie Joseph, running about 85 minutes. “They want your blood!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Taking a wrong turn, travelers find themselves trapped in a mysterious house. One horror after another threatens them as the sorcerer who lives within needs sacrifices to give eternal life to his beautiful bride.
Who’s in it. Spookies stars Felix Ward as Kreon, Maria Pechukas as Isabelle, Dan Scott as Kreon's Servant and Alec Nemser as Billy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Spookies has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Shudder and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spookies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spookies tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spookies (1986)?
- In US, Spookies is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spookies worth watching?
- Spookies holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spookies?
- Spookies stars Felix Ward, Maria Pechukas, Dan Scott, Alec Nemser and A.J. Lowenthal.
- When was Spookies released?
- Spookies was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.