Spook Busters (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1946, Spook Busters is a comedy film directed by William Beaudine, running about 68 minutes. “SHUDDERIFIC!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Bowery Boys--Slip, Sach, Bobby, Whitey & Chuck--start their own exterminating service, and get a job which takes them to a spooky old abandoned mansion in the middle of the night. Meeting up with pal Gabe and his new French bride, the boys are tormented by mad scientists who try to convince them the place is haunted and then kidnap Sach in order to place his brain inside a gorilla.
Who’s in it. Spook Busters stars Leo Gorcey as Terence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney, Huntz Hall as Whitey (as Billy Benedict), Douglass Dumbrille as Dr. Coslow and Bobby Jordan as Bobby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Spook Busters has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spook Busters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spook Busters tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spook Busters (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spook Busters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spook Busters worth watching?
- Spook Busters holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spook Busters?
- Spook Busters stars Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Douglass Dumbrille, Bobby Jordan and Gabriel Dell.
- When was Spook Busters released?
- Spook Busters was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.