Review of Ghoulies (1985) by Lanky Man P — 26 Aug 2013

Cute eve though it is a huge Gremlins rip off.

This review of Ghoulies (1985) was written by Lanky Man P on 26 Aug 2013.

Ghoulies has generally received mixed reviews.

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