Ghoulies is a 1985 American horror film directed by Luca Bercovici in his directorial debut, and co-written with producer Jefery Levy. It stars Peter Liapis, Lisa Pelikan, Michael Des Barres, the late Jack Nance, Scott Thomson, and Mariska Hargitay in her film debut. It was followed by Ghoulies II in 1988.
As a child, Jonathan (Peter Liapis) was almost killed by his father, Malcolm (Michael Des Barres), during a satanic ritual. After being saved and raised by Wolfgang (Jack Nance), who has kept him unaware of his background, Jonathan inherits Malcolm's house and moves in with girlfriend Rebecca (Lisa Pelikan). During a party, he jokingly performs a ceremony described in one of his father's books on black magic, not realizing he has unleashed small, demonic creatures known as "Ghoulies."
Victims[]
- Anastasia Graves - Heart pulled out by Malcolm Graves.
- Mark/Toad Boy - Mauled by Ghoulies off-screen. Revived when Malcolm was defeated
- Donna - Mauled by Ghoulies off-screen. Revived when Malcolm was defeated
- Dick - Strangled by Malcolm Graves's tongue. Revived when Malcolm was defeated
- Eddie - Face ripped off by a Ghoulie. Revived when Malcolm was defeated
- Robin - Strangled by Ghoulies in a vampire costume off-screen. Revived when Malcolm was defeated
- Rebecca - Pushed down a flight of stairs by Ghoulies. Revived when Malcolm was defeated
- Malcolm Graves - Sent into the underworld by Wolfgang.
- Wolfgang - Sent himself into the underworld.
Deaths[]
- Total - 9
- 5 Men
- 4 Women
Kill Counts[]
- Malcolm Graves - 2 (Deceased)
- Wolfgang - 1 (Deceased)