When Good Ghouls Go Bad

TV Movie
2001
PG
1h 33m

IMDb RATING

6.2/10

1.4K

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Comedy Family Fantasy

When 12 year old Danny Walker moves to his father's hometown in Minnesota, he finds that the town doesn't celebrate Halloween and things aren't quite what they appear to be.When 12 year old Danny Walker moves to his father's hometown in Minnesota, he finds that the town doesn't celebrate Halloween and things aren't quite what they appear to be.When 12 year old Danny Walker moves to his father's hometown in Minnesota, he finds that the town doesn't celebrate Halloween and things aren't quite what they appear to be.

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IMDb RATING

6.2/10

1.4K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

2,432

1,038

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination

Trivia
The boy that played Danny went missing in 2006 and has never been seen since

Goofs
At the funeral, the reverend says "we're here to commit the ashes of our dear brother uncle Fred" yet, he comes back as a zombie which would be impossible if he was cremated.

Quotes
Danny Walker: Aren't you guys afraid of the curse of Curtis Danko?
Dayna: Yes... and no. It all happened before we were born... and with Curtis Danko all locked up and, Halloween all put away and forgotten... they all feel pretty safe... but they don't want to feel safe. They actually want to feel just a little bit scared. Even if it's just for one night.
Danny Walker: Why?
Dayna: Because... If you don't get to survive being scared as a kid, how are you ever going to survive being scared as an adult? When there's so much more to be scared of.

Connections
Featured in Familiar Faces: Familiar Shorts: When Good Ghouls Go Bad (2014)

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Review

Featured review

9/10

This is a great movie for getting into the Halloween spirit.

I am a Halloween fanatic and this is defiantly my favorite Halloween movie. The small town atmosphere definitely brings it together and there's a little humor and a little gruesome part, although you don't see it. I only have one problem with the deceased Curtis Danko because he looks way too fake. I have enjoyed this movie since it came out because of the way it puts me into the Halloween mood and is a great way to get ideas for any decorations, party ornaments or just an exciting film to watch at home or with friends. I think R.L Stine definitely pulled this one off.

This is a great family movie thats enjoyable for almost any age.