Spookies

Spookies
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBrendan Faulkner
Thomas Doran
Eugenie Joseph
Written byThomas Doran
Brendan Faulkner
Frank Farel
Ann Burgund (additional material)
Produced byBrendan Faulkner
Thomas Doran
Frank Farel
Eugenie Joseph
StarringFelix Ward
Dan Scott
Alec Nemser
Maria Pechukas
CinematographyKen Kelsch
Robert Chappel
Edited byEugenie Joseph
Music byJames Calabrese
Kenneth Higgins
Distributed bySony Video Software Company
Release dates
  • May 14, 1986 (1986-05-14) (France)
  • March 8, 1987 (1987-03-08) (Hong Kong)
  • January 22, 1988 (1988-01-22) (U.S.)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$17,785

Spookies is a 1986 American independent horror film directed by Brendan Faulkner and Thomas Doran, with additional footage directed by Eugenie Joseph. It stars Felix Ward, Dan Scott, Alec Nemser, and Maria Pechukas, and follows a group of partying adults who find an abandoned mansion and become trapped inside as a warlock tries to sacrifice the group with the intention of using their vitality to keep his wife alive.

The film was given a limited theatrical release in 1987, with a more widespread video release in the latter year, and also aired on cable television's USA Network multiple times between 1988 and 1991. Despite its limited release, modest box office haul and scarce availability, it has achieved a cult following since its release.