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"Ghouls Rule" is the third 3D animated television film special based on the Monster High doll franchise. It aired on Nickelodeon on October 26, 2012.
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Quick Facts
Full Name
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"Ghouls Rule"
Monster Type
Unknown
Role
TV special
First Appearance
"Ghouls Rule" (2012)
Locations
Monster High, New Salem High, Catacombs
Overview
"Ghouls Rule" is the third 3D animated TV special in the Monster High franchise, airing on Nickelodeon on October 26, 2012. It is tied to the Ghouls Rule doll assortment.
"Ghouls Rule" is the third 3D animated TV special based on the Monster High doll franchise, as well as being the fifth TV special in the franchise. It aired on Nickelodeon on October 26, 2012. The TV special is associated with the Ghouls Rule doll line.
Portrayers
No specific portrayer information is provided in the source data.
Portrayers for characters in "Ghouls Rule" are not explicitly listed in the scraped data.
Character
The story depicts Monster High students facing human vandalism around Halloween, leading to discoveries about the holiday's origins and interspecies tensions.
Students at Monster High watch a warning video about human hunters on Halloween. Frankie Stein experiences her first Halloween and learns from friends like Clawdeen Wolf, Draculaura about past dangers. After vandalism by Lilith Van Hellscream's goons, Spectra Vondergeist, Abbey Bominable, and Operetta discover the Hall of Halloween, revealing Halloween's original celebration of monster-human friendship.
Tensions escalate with revenge plans led by Cleo de Nile, involving Holt Hyde at New Salem High. Frankie and friends uncover the truth, leading to reconciliation and a party in the Hall of Halloween.
Relationships
Key relationships include friendships among ghouls, romantic developments like Cleo and Deuce, and family ties such as Ramses de Nile to Cleo and Nefera.
- Ramses de Nile is the father of Cleo de Nile and Nefera de Nile.
- Draculaura's cousin is Thad
- Clawdeen Wolf and Clawd Wolf are siblings.
Notes & Trivia
Includes ties to web games, doll releases, continuity notes, milestones, errors, and references.
- The web game Trick or Trance ties into this TV special.
- Bartleby Farnum's model is used for a semi-generic farmer. Whether this is a coincidence or meant to imply ancestry is unknown.
- One of the goons that attack Monster High wears a mask in the likeness of Rocco from "Friday Night Frights".
"Ghouls Rule" was announced at Toy Fair 2012.
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Media Appearances
"Ghouls Rule" is a standalone TV special from 2012.
This is the primary media entry for the TV special itself.
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FAQ
When did "Ghouls Rule" air?
It aired on Nickelodeon on October 26, 2012.
What is the main theme of "Ghouls Rule"?
Monsters at Monster High face human vandalism and rediscover Halloween's origins as a celebration of friendship.
Who leads the revenge against humans?
Cleo de Nile leads the student group seeking retaliation.
What is the Hall of Halloween?
A location in the Catacombs that reveals the true history of Halloween via a mechanical tour guide.
Who are Lilith's goons?
What happens to Holt Hyde?
Holt Hyde is arrested but ultimately saved, leading to reconciliation.
Is there a doll line associated?
Yes, associated with the Ghouls Rule doll line.
What continuity does it belong to?
It is part of the G1 cartoon continuity.
References
About "Ghouls Rule"
"Ghouls Rule" is a Monster High character featured in Generation 3. This profile covers monster heritage, role in the story, and how they connect to other characters in the Monster High universe.
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