Ghoulies IV
Ghoulies IV

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Ghoulies IV

1994
Movie
84 min
English

While in pursuit of cop Johnathan Graves, his demonic nemesis, Faust, sends his disciple Alexandria to hunt down the amulet that will set him free. Meanwhile, the Ghoulies find their way through an open porthole and onto the streets of L.A., creating madness and mayhem as they search for a way to get back home. As the body count rises, it becomes an ultimate battle between a demonic killer, a rule-breaking cop, and our favorite creatures from the netherworld!

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IMDb3.6/10
Director: Jim WynorskiGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A demonic entity known as the 'King of the Ghouls' is released and begins to possess people, turning them into monstrous creatures. A young man named Jonathan finds himself entangled in this supernatural chaos, attempting to stop the ghouls and save his girlfriend from becoming one of them. He discovers that a magical amulet is the key to controlling or destroying the creatures.

Critical Reception

Ghoulies IV is widely considered one of the weaker entries in the Ghoulies franchise, often criticized for its low budget, predictable plot, and uninspired effects. While it attempts to blend horror and comedy, it largely fails to deliver on either front, resulting in a film that is more unintentionally humorous than genuinely frightening or entertaining.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks the charm or scares of earlier installments.

  • Relies heavily on cheap scares and weak humor.

  • A forgettable entry in a declining franchise.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Ghoulies IV are generally negative, with many viewers finding the film to be boring, poorly acted, and lacking any real horror elements. The special effects are frequently cited as being very dated and unconvincing. The plot is often described as nonsensical and the attempts at comedy fall flat.

Fun Fact

Ghoulies IV was filmed in Sofia, Bulgaria, making use of its lower production costs compared to Hollywood.

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Gimly

Gimly

Somehow both the only _Ghoulies_ movie with any sort of continuity and yet also the least related of the series. _Ghoulies IV_ takes place an undetermined amount of time after the first movie, and ignores the events of the second and third....