Ghoulies (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1985, Ghoulies is a comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Luca Bercovici, running about 81 minutes. “They'll get you in the end.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Ghoulies stars Peter Liapis as Jonathan, Lisa Pelikan as Rebecca, Michael Des Barres as Malcolm Graves and Jack Nance as Wolfgang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Ghoulies has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $35M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghoulies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghoulies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghoulies (1985)?
- In US, Ghoulies is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ghoulies worth watching?
- Ghoulies holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ghoulies?
- Ghoulies stars Peter Liapis, Lisa Pelikan, Michael Des Barres, Jack Nance and Peter Risch.
- When was Ghoulies released?
- Ghoulies was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.