Official movie poster for The Ghoul (1975), a horror mystery film

The Ghoul(1975)

4.9(36)1h 30m1975-06-01
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The Ghoul Synopsis

In 1920s England, former clergyman Dr Lawrence keeps his cannibal son locked in the attic after the young man is exposed to savage practices in India. When an auto race is held at the estate, Lawrence worries that his son may escape and terrorise the youth.

The Ghoul (1975) is a horror and mystery film directed by Freddie Francis, released on June 1, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Peter Cushing, John Hurt, Alexandra Bastedo and Gwen Watford. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 36 ratings.

Director:
Freddie Francis
Writers:
Anthony Hinds
Producers:
Kevin Francis
Cinematographer:
John Wilcox
Composer:
Harry Robertson
Production:
Tyburn Film Productions Limited
Status:
Released

The Ghoul Cast & Crew

Main cast

Key crew

Directed by Freddie Francis, written by Anthony Hinds, produced by Kevin Francis.

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The Ghoul Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 36 ratings.

Wuchak

7/10

***What evil lurks in the foggy marshes of Land’s End, England?*** In the 1920s, a couple traveling to Land’s End, England, runs out of petrol in the fog wherein the female (Veronica Carlson) encounters a peculiar gardener (John Hurt) and the estate of a former-minister (Peter Cushing), who lives there with his East Indian servant and… something else. Another couple shows up looking for their friends (Ian McCulloch…

Reviewed on March 26, 2020

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The Ghoul – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Ghoul online?

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Who stars in The Ghoul?

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The main cast of The Ghoul (1975) includes Peter Cushing, John Hurt, Alexandra Bastedo, Gwen Watford and Veronica Carlson. The film was directed by Freddie Francis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Ghoul released?

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The Ghoul was released on June 1, 1975 and runs for 1h 30m.

Is The Ghoul worth watching?

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The Ghoul (1975) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.