The Ghastly Ghoul
Synopsis
Every year, the monsters from Halloween Town come to Earth to trick or treat for one glorious night of mischief before the gateway back to their world closes again. The Ghastly Ghoul is the story of Gary, a cute little monster who doesn’t believe he’s scary enough and so disguises himself as the Ghastly Ghoul. When he misses the gateway back home, he is trapped in the human world. He forms a friendship with a young girl, Beatrix, who is struggling with her own fears around the macabre holiday and together they help inspire a sense of self-belief in one another and try to find a way to get Gary home again on a Halloween night filled with magic and adventure.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kealan O'Rourke, Maurizio Parimbelli, Corrine Ladeinde
- Screenplay & Story
- Kealan O'Rourke, Emma Hogan
- Original Title
- The Ghastly Ghoul
- Spoken Languages
- English, Danish, French, German
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Dream Logic, Lupus Films, Infinite Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kealan O'Rourke, Maurizio Parimbelli, Corrine Ladeinde
Kealan O'Rourke, Emma Hogan
Department Leadership Roster
Kealan O'Rourke
Director
Kealan O'Rourke
Writer
Maurizio Parimbelli
Director
Corrine Ladeinde
Director
Emma Hogan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ghastly Ghoul
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What is The Ghastly Ghoul about?
Every year, the monsters from Halloween Town come to Earth to trick or treat for one glorious night of mischief before the gateway back to their world closes again. The Ghastly Ghoul is the story of Gary, a cute little monster who doesn’t believe he’s scary enough and so disguises himself as the Ghastly Ghoul. When he misses the gateway back home, he is trapped in the human world. He forms a friendship with a young girl, Beatrix, who is struggling with her own fears around the macabre holiday and together they help inspire a sense of self-belief in one another and try to find a way to get Gary home again on a Halloween night filled with magic and adventure.
Who directed The Ghastly Ghoul?
The Ghastly Ghoul was directed by Kealan O'Rourke, Maurizio Parimbelli, Corrine Ladeinde.
Who stars in The Ghastly Ghoul?
The principal cast of The Ghastly Ghoul includes Sophie Okonedo, Michael McElhatton, Ardal O'Hanlon, Cathy Belton, Aisling Doyle.
When was The Ghastly Ghoul released and how long is it?
The Ghastly Ghoul was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 28m.