Spook Busters
1946, English. Directed by William Beaudine.
SHUDDERIFIC!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William BeaudineDirector
- Leo GorceyTerence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney
- Huntz HallSach
- Douglass DumbrilleDr. Coslow
- Bobby JordanBobby
- Gabriel DellGabe 'Gabie' Moreno
- William BenedictWhitey (as Billy Benedict)
- David GorceyChuck
- Tanis ChandlerMignon
- Maurice CassDr. Bender
- Vera LewisMrs. Grimm
- Charles MiddletonMr. Stiles
- Chester CluteBrown
Details
- Released
- 24 August 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tim Ryan, Edmond Seward
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Spook Busters: quick answers
What should I watch before Spook Busters?
Watch Live Wires (1946), In Fast Company (1946), and Bowery Bombshell (1946) first.
What comes after Spook Busters?
Next in the series: Mr. Hex (1946), Hard Boiled Mahoney (1947), and News Hounds (1947).
Is Spook Busters worth watching?
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How long is Spook Busters?
Spook Busters runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does Spook Busters have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Spook Busters. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Spook Busters parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Spook Busters is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Spook Busters on?
Spook Busters isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 August 1946. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Spook Busters?
If you liked Spook Busters, try Mostly Ghostly, Goosebumps, Monster House.
Who directed Spook Busters?
Spook Busters (1946) was directed by William Beaudine and stars Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Douglass Dumbrille.