Reviewers generally categorize this film as a "so-bad-it's-good" indie horror, noted for its baffling special effects and bizarre tone.
If you were looking for reviews of other "Goblins" in media, these are frequently discussed for their unique qualities: Cremvrusti Goblin
: Most "interesting" reviews focus on the baffling CGI titular character . One viewer noted that the microbudget CGI makes the monster look "cartoony and ridiculous," which clashes heavily with the dark storyline involving domestic abuse. : One reviewer describes the goblin as the
: One reviewer describes the goblin as the "oddest movie monster yet" due to its strange proportions. It is humorously characterized as a "stocky, window-groping, dog-petting, people-eating weirdo" with a protruding belly and small buttocks. Stine entry that is "creepy as heck" but
: A newer R.L. Stine entry that is "creepy as heck" but has a characteristically bizarre ending that splits fans. Perspectives on the 2020 Goblin Movie