Ghoulies II

Ghoulies II picks up soon after the first film, following a small troupe of mischievous imps who stow away on a traveling carnival ride. The creatures slip into the fairgrounds and turn the midway into a playground of chaos, delighting in pranks that ripple through the crowd and profits. Their appetite for mischief grows as the fair becomes a theater for scares, with unsuspecting workers and patrons pulled into shadowy corners and hidden tunnels. The tone blends carnival glitter with slapstick horror, keeping the menace playful rather than merely grim. As the night wears on, the story moves toward a dramatic, crowd pleasing confrontation that tests who can outwit whom. That approach keeps the mood breezy even when fright flickers.

Directed by Albert Band, Ghoulies II is a 1987 sequel that keeps the cheeky horror comedy vibe. The screenplay is credited to Luca Bercovici, Dennis Paoli and Charlie Dolan, expanding Ghoulies world beyond the first film with practical effects and puppetry.

Box office data for Ghoulies II is not widely reported, reflecting its status as a modestly released genre picture rather than a major commercial hit. It remains primarily of interest to cult horror film fans in some markets abroad globally.

Critics treated Ghoulies II as a light hearted entry in the era of low budget creature features. The film leans into simple themes about greed and hubris, while delivering goofy puppetry and carnival chaos that fans remember fondly, especially during screenings. It plays like a carnival ride with a wink.

For fans of B grade cinema Ghoulies II has a modest cult status thanks to its goofy monsters and campy mood. The film showcases practical puppetry and a carnival backdrop that epitomizes a friendly but eerie 80s horror humor that continues to spark discussions at conventions and online communities worldwide.