When Good Ghouls Go Bad
“Rest in peace”
Synopsis
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?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Read Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- R.L. Stine, Patrick Read Johnson, John Lau
- Original Score
- Christopher Gordon
- Original Title
- When Good Ghouls Go Bad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox Television, Fox Television Studios, Moonwatcher Inc., Parachute Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Read Johnson
R.L. Stine, Patrick Read Johnson, John Lau
Christopher Gordon
Brian J. Breheny
Robert Gibson
Steven R. McGlothen, Jane Stine, Joan Waricha
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Read Johnson
Director
Steven R. McGlothen
Producer
Brian J. Breheny
Director of Photography
Robert Gibson
Editor
Leslie Binns
Production Design
Paul Warren
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When Good Ghouls Go Bad
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What is When Good Ghouls Go Bad about?
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?
Who directed When Good Ghouls Go Bad?
When Good Ghouls Go Bad was directed by Patrick Read Johnson.
Who stars in When Good Ghouls Go Bad?
The principal cast of When Good Ghouls Go Bad includes Christopher Lloyd, Joe Pichler, Tom Amandes, Roy Billing, Brittany Byrnes.
When was When Good Ghouls Go Bad released and how long is it?
When Good Ghouls Go Bad was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for When Good Ghouls Go Bad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When Good Ghouls Go Bad was composed by Christopher Gordon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When Good Ghouls Go Bad?
When Good Ghouls Go Bad holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).