Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost

Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost

Year: 2018

Runtime: 77 mins

Language: English

Director: Doug Murphy

Echo Score: 78
FamilyComedyAdventureAnimation

The gang travels to a culinary resort managed by Fred’s uncle, celebrity chef Bobby Flay. While enjoying the luxurious accommodations and gourmet food, a mysterious ghost begins targeting the guests and causing widespread destruction. It’s up to Scooby-Doo and the rest of the crew to uncover the truth behind the spectral attacks and stop the ghost before it ruins everything.

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Timeline & Setting – Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost (2018)

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Time period

1780s and present day

The story oscillates between the 1780s, during the Revolutionary War when Edward Flay supposedly operated the inn and hidden papers helped the Continental Army, and modern times when the inn is active again and the gang investigates the haunting. The ancient history provides the clues that intersect with contemporary schemes surrounding the inn. This dual timeline drives the mystery as legends meet real events.

Location

Rocky Harbor Inn

The Rocky Harbor Inn is the central setting where the Mystery Inc. gang travels and stays. It carries a Revolutionary War past, anchored by the legend of Edward Flay, which fuels the inn’s mystique. In the present, the inn reopens with a high-tech cooking arena, attracting celebrity guests while a Red Ghost haunts its reputation.

🏨 Inn 🕵️‍♂️ Mystery 🗺️ History

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:16

Main Characters – Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost (2018)

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Fred Jones (Frank Welker)

The gang’s practical leader on this trip, Fred coordinates the investigation as the inn’s mystery unfolds. He’s eager to learn about his uncle’s fame while keeping the group focused on uncovering Edward Flay’s legacy and the Red Ghost’s motives.

🧭 Leadership 🕵️‍♂️ Investigative

Scooby-Doo

Loyal and goofy, Scooby provides comic relief but also helps sniff out clues. He often spots the Red Ghost and alerts the team, turning fear into insights and helping track the culprit’s trail.

🐾 Loyal 🧭 Clue-seeking

Shaggy Rogers (Matthew Lillard)

The laid-back member who brings humor to tense moments, yet shows courage when danger looms. He sticks with Scooby to chase leads and push the investigation forward.

🧭 Leadership 🕵️‍♂️ Investigative

Velma Dinkley (Kate Micucci)

The brains of the operation, Velma deciphers hidden messages and invisible ink on the parchments. Her analytical mind connects Edward Flay’s actions to the inn’s history and uncovers the truth behind the legend.

🧠 Intellectual 🕵️‍♀️ Problem-solver

Daphne Blake (Grey DeLisle)

Observant and proactive, Daphne notices anomalies around the arena and during the pursuit of the Red Ghost. She helps guide traps and practical solutions for the team.

🎯 Observant 🧭 Adventurous

Jeremiah Noseworthy (Jim Cummings)

The groundskeeper who references the inn’s haunted past and cautions the gang about the Red Ghost. His hints add tension and point toward a deeper history.

🏚️ Historian 🕵️‍♂️ Skeptic

Bradley Bass (Jason Spisak)

A smooth-talking businessman whose quest for profit masks a drone-driven plan to ruin the inn’s reputation. He is revealed to be Henry Metcalf in disguise, manipulating events from behind the scenes.

💼 Manipulator 🕵️‍♂️ Strategist

Edward Flay

The inn’s Revolutionary War-era owner whose papers supposedly hid crucial troop movements. His legacy fuels the mystery and explains the long-standing legend surrounding the inn.

🕰️ Historian 🗝️ Legend

Bobby Flay

The world-famous chef and Fred’s uncle, hosting the gang at the inn’s high-tech cooking arena. His presence connects the culinary world with the inn’s storied past and the mystery at hand.

🍳 Celebrity 🧭 Hospitality

Giada De Laurentiis (Giada De Laurentiis)

Celebrity chef guest who participates in the inn’s cooking arena, adding star power to the culinary showcase as the mystery unfolds.

🍝 Celebrity 🧭 Collaboration

Marcus Samuelsson (Marcus Samuelsson)

Renowned chef guest with his wife Maya Haile, contributing to the inn’s culinary event while the mystery tightens around the hidden papers.

🍳 Celebrity 🧭 Collaboration

Skip Taylor (Dana Snyder)

A wary staffer who fears the Red Ghost, briefly leaving before returning and lingering in the inn’s tensions. His reactions underscore the growing pressure surrounding the inn’s history.

💼 Staff 🕵️‍♀️ Nervous

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:16

Major Themes – Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost (2018)

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🔎 Mystery

The gang investigates the haunted inn, chasing clues through secret papers and ghostly legends. They peel back layers of deception to reveal a real threat behind the Red Ghost. The climax hinges on identifying truth from rumor and exposing the culprit.

📜 History

Historical documents and wartime loyalties drive the plot, with Edward Flay’s supposed actions under the spotlight. The ghostly tale is tangled with parchment revelations about troop movements and allegiance. The story contrasts heroic history with a modern scheme to manipulate a legacy.

🪄 Deception

Disguises and misdirection guide the antagonist’s plan, including drone-controlled mischief and a staged haunting. The truth surfaces only when the parchments are uncovered and the Red Ghost’s true identity is revealed. The gang’s teamwork breaks the spell of deception.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:16

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