Ghoul Squad (2025) — Film Review

Ghoul Squad is British indie film that charts the antics of a group of five paranormal investigators. However, don’t let the name fool you, Ghoul Squad is not a horror film, it’s a mockumentary that won’t cause goosebumps but is more than capable of raising a smile.

Caitlin Cameron stars as journalist Wynonna Wiggleton, who tags along with a team of ghost-busting misfits as they investigate several paranormal hot-spots. Unfortunately, despite her best efforts to deliver a professional production, the various members of the team seem to have an almost supernatural ability to attract trouble and screw things up. So, although Caitlin gets to enjoy a few laughs along the way, most of her attempts to deliver credible interviews and footage result in frustration.

The team of paranormal investigators is headed by Norman ‘Jonesey’ Jones (Matthew Devitt), who has been throwing himself into his otherworldly investigations since the end of his marriage. Norman’s best friend and number-one side-kick, Alfred (Andrew Norman) has a similar passion for investigating the unknown. A seasoned veteran, he tells Wynonna he’s been on the track of ghosts for 70 years; but, much to her astonishment, admits he has yet to see one.

The other three members of the team are Toby (Owen Llewelyn), Holly (Daisy Boyden), and Dave (Tom Clear). Dave is an ex-pizza delivery guy with a weak bladder, who has the unfortunate habit of turning up in the background, taking a leak, while Wynona is filming. Meanwhile, Toby and Holly share an obvious romantic interest in each other but find it difficult to reveal their feelings.

The relationship between Toby and Holly helps keep things interesting, as do several confrontations with a rival—and more successful—group of spook busters consisting of McGowan (Jamie Langlands); Chopper (Rob Horrocks); and new recruit Sophie (Vonna Lacroix), who doesn’t speak any English and has a secret agenda.

Early scenes, set in a haunted library get Ghoul Squad off to a reasonable start and should give most viewers a good idea of what to expect moving forward; and it’s hard not to smile when, after praising Fred for his dedication and focus, Jonesy discovers his friend has fallen asleep. Fred seems to make a habit of this, and stands out as one of the most likeable characters.

However, the scenes where Jonesy, who suffers from Tourette syndrome, and is prone to involuntary yelling, are a little overdone and somewhat annoying. A couple of the scenes involving McGowan and Chopper are similarly overdone, with their taunting of their rivals coming across as more childish than entertaining. But despite a few scenes that try to carry the joke too far, Ghoul Squad is an enjoyable film that’s hard to watch without a smile on your face. The basic story works well and the actors do a good job of bringing their characters to life, though Caitlin Cameron is undeniably the star of the show. As with a comedy act straight man, she is the serious one who provides that all important contrast that helps make the situations Wynonna finds herself in seem more amusing. Wynona is a career girl, who wants to be taken seriously, but made an unfortunate choice when she chose to hook up with the worst ghost hunters in the world.

Ghoul Squad is available to view free of charge via several streaming services, including Fawesome and Plex. It’s 87 minutes long and a fun film that provides a lighthearted parody of paranormal reality TV series such as Ghost Hunt and Most Haunted.

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