Scooby Doo! and the Curse of the 13th Ghost (2019) Movie Review

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Scooby Doo! And the Curse of the 13th Ghost – Movie Review

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Director: Cecilia Aranovich

Writer: Tim Sheridan (Screenplay)

Writer: William Hanna, Joseph Barbera, Joe Ruby, Ken Spears (Characters)

Cast (Voice Talents)

  • Frank Welker (Transformers)
  • Grey Griffin (When Marnie Was There)
  • Matthew Lillard (Scream)
  • Kate Micucci (The Lego Batman Movie)
  • Noshir Dalal (Red Dead Redemption 2)

In this story, Scooby-Doo and his friends reunite to capture the final ghost from a group of thirteen they faced in the past.

Runtime: 1 Hour 22 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

The Scooby Doo adventure, *Scooby Doo! And the Curse of the 13th Ghost*, begins with the Mystery Inc. gang facing an uncertain future. After Fred sells the Mystery Machine and they start sorting through their old equipment, they stumble upon a crystal ball. It turns out Vincent Van Ghoul has been trying to reach them, hoping Daphne, Scooby, and Shaggy will help him find the 13th ghost.

The gang faces a truly dangerous ghost and needs to team up to solve the mystery. Fred and Velma will have to investigate a past case – the encounter with Vincent Van Ghoul and the thirteen ghosts – to understand what they’re up against.

Verdict on Scooby Doo! And the Curse of the 13th Ghost

Scooby Doo! And the Curse of the 13th Ghost continues the story from the 1985 TV show. The whole Mystery Inc. gang joins forces to finally solve the mystery of the 13th ghost. Along the way, they meet Vincent Van Ghoul, and Fred and Velma catch up on adventures they weren’t part of before.

I really enjoyed this movie! It focuses on a lesser-known storyline, sending Daphne, Scooby, and Shaggy off on an adventure without the rest of the gang. It was fascinating to see Daphne in a new role, and it made Fred really question his place within the Mystery Inc. team. Plus, bringing back Vincent Van Ghoul and actually having *real* ghosts to contend with upped the stakes considerably. It cleverly glosses over the fact that Scrappy Doo has kind of faded from memory over the years. Honestly, it felt like a wonderful walk down memory lane for those of us who grew up with the original series, though I can see how some of the older references might fly over the heads of newer viewers.

Final Thoughts –Scooby Doo! And the Curse of the 13th Ghost is a fun nostalgic trip.

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2025-09-19 14:38