The Ghoulies franchise produced four movies riddled with campy, 1980s horror flair. Which one stands out as the best entry in the series?
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Not every Ghoulies movie claims the title of top-tier cinema; some are notably better than others. These pint-sized creatures, with their campy and at times outright absurd antics, occupy a distinctive niche in pop culture, particularly enjoyed by enthusiasts of the charmingly bizarre world of '80s horror.
Created by Charles Band, the Ghoulies franchise has found its own little spot in classic 1980s horror. Spanning a decade , the Ghoulies appeared in four films, all completely unique and twisted in their own way, despite having the basic premise of satanic ritual gone wrong. The absurdity and charm found in similar films like, Gremlins, Critters, and Munchies that Ghoulies clearly was inspired by, is present with the franchise trying to also find its own unique take.
4 Ghoulies IV Despite Ghoulies IV being the only sequel to return to its original recipe of satanic rituals, as well as a return of the original protagonist, Jonathan Graves, played by Peter Liapis, this sequel offers no resemblance of the original film. Also, due to a lower budget compared to the other films of the franchise, the Ghoulies played a very minimal part in the film, almost acting as sidekicks, as opposed to titular characters.
3 Ghoulies Go To College In the third installment of the franchise, Ghoulies Go To College adds a more juvenile element with the shenanigans taking place on a college campus. Instead of being killer creatures as seen in the films before it, the Ghoulies take on a more prankster role. This film is also the first where the Ghoulies speak, making the story a bit awkward at times.
1 Ghoulies II Undoubtedly the best film of the franchise, Ghoulies II succeeds in becoming what the first film tried to be when it created the formula for the franchise in 1985. Because it sticks to a single location for the majority of the film, special effects are more pronounced and the Ghoulies’ design is better represented. For the first time, their presence is felt throughout the film, finally allowing the tiny, creepy creatures to take center stage.
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