Spookies (1986)

A sorcerer tries to sacrifice a group of people inside his house with the intention of using their vitality to keep his wife alive.

Directors:

Genie Joseph (as Eugenie Joseph), Thomas Doran

Writers:

Ann Burgund (additional material) (as Joseph Burgund), Thomas Doran (screenplay)

Stars:

Felix Ward, Maria Pechukas, Dan Scott

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Felix Ward	...	Kreon
Maria Pechukas	...	Isabelle
Dan Scott	...	Kreon's Servant
Alec Nemser	...	Billy
A.J. Lowenthal	...	Korda / Son of Kreon & Isabelle
Pat Wesley Bryan	...	Drifter
Peter Dain	...	Peter
Nick Gionta	...	Duke
Lisa Friede	...	Carol
Joan Ellen Delaney	...	Linda
Peter Iasillo Jr.	...	Rich
Kim Merrill	...	Meegan
Charlotte Alexandra	...	Adrienne (as Charlotte Seeley)
Anthony Valbiro	...	Dave
Soo Paek	...	The Spider Woman

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

sorcerer | ouija | giant spider | woman in jeopardy | birthday present | 

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Taglines:

A night of unrelenting terror

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Genres:

Comedy | Horror

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Certificate:

R

Did You Know?

Trivia

This film started out as Twisted Souls. It finished production and was in the editing stage when creative and legal issues ensued. The financial backer then hired a new director/editor who cut out scenes already filmed and inserted newly shot footage several months later (on the same location but with different actors). The rumor that the film is composed of two completely unrelated and unfinished films is NOT true.

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Goofs

Adrienne's hair repeatedly changes position when she hears the cat noises, before being attacked.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Kreon: My darling Isabelle, I can wait no longer. The final foolish victims, will be here very soon. And then, once again, we shall be together for all time...

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Connections

Featured in Half in the Bag: Doctor Sleep and Parasite (2020)

User Reviews

Monster-mash extravaganza!

Two-line summary : a group of people spends the night in this mansion near an old cemetery and encounter all sorts of strange, horrific beings. There are zombies resurrecting outside, demons arise from an ouija-board and all these creatures are ruled and controlled by an old Frankenstein-like fella in the attic. Other than these we have an authentic red-eyed Grim Reaper, mummies, giant spiders, little gremlins and huge monsters. Don't be fooled, however, because this 'Spookies' is a lot less silly than it actually seems. It contains several very efficient shock-effects and the make-up achievements easily outshine 90% of all the other low-budget 80's horror movies. I'd even go further and claim that this is a very underrated little flick and it deserves more praising (and a DVD-release!!). "Spookies" received the Delirium-award for best Special Effects at the international SF and Fantasy films festival, so you see I'm not the only one who likes it. If it only had a little more plot, it would enjoy the same status as films like 'The Evil Dead', 'Demons' or 'Re-Animator'. No plot, no depth, no logic… nothing but tremendous fun! That's the best way to describe this film. Check it out, horror fans, and unleash your most monstrous appetite!!

Details

Country:

USA Netherlands

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 January 1988 (USA)

Also Known As:

Goblin

Filming Locations:

USA

Box Office

Gross USA:

$17,785

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$17,785

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twisted Souls Inc., Miggles Corporation N.V., Safir Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1