Hobgoblins (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 2.7
Released in 1988, Hobgoblins is a comedy, horror and science fiction film directed by Rick Sloane, running about 92 minutes. “Be careful what you wish for... you just might get it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Hobgoblins stars Tom Bartlett as Kevin, Paige Sullivan as Amy, Steven Boggs as Kyle and Kelley Palmer as Daphne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.7/10, Hobgoblins has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family, Cultpix and Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hobgoblins page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hobgoblins tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hobgoblins (1988)?
- In US, Hobgoblins is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family and Cultpix, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hobgoblins worth watching?
- Hobgoblins holds an audience score of 2.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hobgoblins?
- Hobgoblins stars Tom Bartlett, Paige Sullivan, Steven Boggs, Kelley Palmer and Billy Frank.
- When was Hobgoblins released?
- Hobgoblins was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.