When Good Ghouls Go Bad (2001): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2001, When Good Ghouls Go Bad is a comedy, fantasy, family and horror film directed by Patrick Read Johnson, running about 93 minutes. “Rest in peace” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In October of 1981, Curtis Danko, the creepy kid from the small town of Walker Falls, was killed in a mysterious accident. He left behind a warning to the town: "If you ever have another Halloween again, I will return and destroy you all!" Curtis was buried in a locked crypt, along with a sculpture so evil, that unearthly fates were said to await anyone who looked at it. Now, 20 years later, the Walker men have returned to Walker Falls. They start a chain of events that unleashes an army of zombies on the town. Has Curtis Danko risen from the grave to exact his revenge? And will the people of Walker Falls make it through the night?

Who’s in it. When Good Ghouls Go Bad stars Christopher Lloyd as Uncle Fred Walker, Joe Pichler as Danny Walker, Tom Amandes as James Walker and Roy Billing as Mayor Churney, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, When Good Ghouls Go Bad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Good Ghouls Go Bad page.

If you liked it. Fans of When Good Ghouls Go Bad tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.