Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King

Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King

Year: 2008

Runtime: 75 mins

Language: English

Director: Joe Sichta

ComedyFantasyAdventureFamilyAnimation

When a mischievous mortal called the Amazing Krudsky attempts to seize power, Scooby and Shaggy are forced to descend into the underworld ruled by the Goblin King. With courage as their only weapon, they battle supernatural obstacles to stop Krudsky and protect their friends Fred, Velma and Daphne from danger.

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1

Halloween carnival confrontation with Krudsky

Mystery Inc. attends the Coolsville Halloween carnival and encounters the Amazing Krudsky. Krudsky refuses Scooby-Doo access to his latest show after Scooby allegedly causes an accident, triggering a public confrontation. The gang exposes Krudsky as a fraud, and he swears revenge as they are thrown out of the carnival. Despite the setback, they decide to go trick-or-treating anyway.

Halloween night Coolsville Halloween Carnival, Coolsville
2

Willow reveals Goblin Scepter and Krudsky moves to capture it

At Krudsky's tent, Fairy Princess Willow reveals the existence of the Goblin Scepter and hints at its world-changing power. Krudsky vows to find the scepter and use it to take over the world. Willow tries to stop him but knocks herself out, allowing Krudsky to capture her and absorb her magic, becoming a real magician.

Night Krudsky's tent, Coolsville carnival
3

Shaggy and Scooby discover a genuine magic shoppe

Shaggy and Scooby stumble upon a genuine magic shoppe while trick-or-treating. Mr. Gibbles reveals to them that magic is real, not merely showmanship. Krudsky interrupts, recapturing Willow, and turns Gibbles into a rabbit while stealing his magical equipment before leaving.

Night Magic Shoppe and nearby Trick-or-Treat area
4

Gibbles sends them to the spirit world

Gibbles urges Shaggy and Scooby to stop Krudsky. He grants them monstrous disguises and sends them on a train to the spirit world, warning that they must return before sunrise or be trapped there forever. The journey marks the start of their perilous quest.

Midnight Train to the spirit world
5

Entering the spirit world and meeting allies

Shaggy and Scooby arrive in the spirit world and struggle to locate the Goblin King's owner. Jack O'Lantern directs them to the Grand Witch, who lends them her flying broom named Broomy to reach the Goblin King's castle. After crash-landing in a fairy village outside the castle, they are aided by friendly fairies who guide them toward the castle entrance.

Night Spirit world and fairy village near Goblin King's castle
6

Infiltrating the Goblin King's castle

Disguises provided by the Grand Witch help Shaggy and Scooby infiltrate the Goblin King's castle, but the disguises wear off and they are captured and sent to the dungeon. They are ultimately rescued by Jack, the fairies, and Broomy, who come to their aid. The rescue reopens their path to confront Krudsky's plan from within the fortress.

Late night Goblin King's castle
7

Krudsky negotiates with Goblin King

Back in the mortal realm, Krudsky negotiates with the Goblin King to trade Willow for the Goblin Scepter at midnight. Velma struggles to comprehend the bizarre events, while Fred and Daphne begin to formulate a plan to stop the trade. The tension builds as the clock ticks toward the exchange.

Midnight Goblin King's lair
8

Confrontation and Goblin army

Mystery Inc. locates Krudsky and the Goblin King, but they can only capture the Goblin King before Krudsky claims the scepter. Krudsky uses the scepter to unleash an army of goblins, threatening to conquer the world and turning some people into monsters, including Velma, Fred, and Daphne. The heroes scramble to respond as chaos spreads.

Midnight Goblin King's lair
9

Arrival of Shaggy and Scooby; Jack's sacrifice

Shaggy, Scooby, Jack, and Broomy arrive to intervene. Jack sacrifices himself to defeat Krudsky, while Scooby grabs the scepter and uses its magic to break Krudsky's spells. Scooby then returns the scepter to the Goblin King to restore balance.

Midnight Goblin King's castle
10

Aftermath and memory erasure

The Goblin King grounds Willow for causing the mayhem, and helps Gibbles resurrect Jack. He takes Krudsky prisoner and returns his army, Willow, Jack, Broomy, and Gibbles to the spirit world. He erases Fred, Daphne, and Velma's memories to keep his world safe, while allowing Shaggy and Scooby to keep theirs for their courage.

Dawn Goblin King's realm; spirit world

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