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When Good Ghouls Go Bad poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.3 / 100
2001·Comedy / Family / Fantasy·1h 33m

WHEN GOOD GHOULS GO BAD

“Rest in peace”

In October of 1981, Curtis Danko, the creepy kid from the small town of Walker Falls, was killed in a mysterious accident. He left behind a warning to the town: "If you ever have another Halloween again, I will return and destroy you all!" Curtis was buried in a locked crypt, along with a sculpture so evil, that unearthly fates were said to await anyone who looked at it. Now, 20 years later, the Walker men have returned to Walker Falls. They start a chain of events that unleashes an army of zombies on the town. Has Curtis Danko risen from the grave to exact his revenge? And will the people of Walker Falls make it through the night?

Above the Line
Patrick Read Johnson·DirectorR.L. Stine·StoryPatrick Read Johnson·TeleplayBrian J. Breheny·Director of PhotographyChristopher Gordon·MusicRobert Gibson·Editor
Cast
Christopher Lloyd·Uncle Fred WalkerJoe Pichler·Danny WalkerTom Amandes·James WalkerRoy Billing·Mayor ChurneyBrittany Byrnes·DaynaImelda Corcoran·TaylorRhonda Doyle·Mrs. ChurneyBrendan McCarthy·Curtis DankoColin Borgonon·Herr SchteinHayley Sullivan·Danny's friend in car (uncredited)
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 1
Patrick Read Johnson·Director
Writing· 3
R.L. Stine·StoryPatrick Read Johnson·TeleplayJohn Lau·Teleplay
Camera· 1
Brian J. Breheny·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Robert Gibson·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Christopher Gordon·Music
Art & Design· 3
Charlie Revai·Art DirectionLeslie Binns·Production DesignPaul Warren·Costume Design
Production· 4
Steven R. McGlothen·ProducerJoan Waricha·Executive ProducerJane Stine·Executive ProducerHolly Powell·Casting
By the Numbers
66.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Spooky, Mysterious, Eerie
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a large, pale-faced man with disheveled dark hair and glowing yellow eyes dominating the right side. In the background, a full, lumino”

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Key Elements
Full MoonGothic HouseTombstones
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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