Hobgoblins

1988·Movie
1h 32min·R
28
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb2.3Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–11%

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Hobgoblins fingerprint

Funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Tension3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Romance3
  • Hopefulness2

Humor

Some cringe comedy and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Situational Comedy5

World

Kept in the background

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting3
  • Character Depth3
  • Intrigue3

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Visual Stylization4
  • Cinematography3
  • Editing3

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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A group of hobgoblins, who allow you to live out your fantasies but kill you in the process, escape from a studio vault, and a security guard and his friends must stop them before dawn.
Cult B-MovieSo-Bad-It's-GoodCreature FeatureAccidental Comedy80s HorrorLow BudgetCampy FunFantasy FulfilledSchlock Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Rick Sloane
Written by:
Rick Sloane
Produced by:
Rick Sloane, Kelley Palmer, Craig Turkel
Composed by:
Alan DerMarderosian

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Questions about Hobgoblins

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Where can I stream Hobgoblins legally?

PrimeThe RokuFandango at Home FreeFlixHouseNight Flight+Shout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Hobgoblins is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight+, Eternal Family, and Cultpix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, FlixHouse, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hobgoblins worth watching?

28
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 29/100 (IMDb 2.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hobgoblins rated?

RViolenceSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is Hobgoblins?

1 h 32 min

Hobgoblins runs 1 h 32 min.

What language is Hobgoblins in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hobgoblins?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hobgoblins in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hobgoblins use?

Parody AssistanceAffectionate ParodyMildly MilitaryReally Gets AroundAction GirlBad Guy BarBadbuttLeitmotifThree Chords and the TruthExpyBig Damn HeroesWhy Don't Ya Just Shoot Him?and 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 storytelling tropes for Hobgoblins, including Parody Assistance, Affectionate Parody, Mildly Military.

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