The Ghoul

"From the Depths of the Earth, He Will Rise."

Nov 25 1933 Approved 1h 17m
Action, Drama, Horror

British Egyptologist, Professor Morlant, seeks immortality through the power of a jewel buried in the tomb of an Oriental idol. Upon his death, Morlant returns to earth to seek vengeance upon those who removed the jewel from his grave.

Plot

Aga Ben Dragore, a knife-wielding, enigmatic Egyptian Arab, is seeking a sacred jewel which has been stolen from an ancient tomb. The thief tells him that he sold it to Professor Morlant, a fanatical Egyptologist who fervently believes in the pagan power of the ancient Egyptian gods. Dying from a mysteriously disfiguring ailment, Morlant entrusts his faithful manservant to bandage the jewel in his hand and warns him of dire consequences if his dying wishes aren't carried out. After his burial in an Egyptian-type tomb on his estate, an anonymous robber steals the precious stone from the corpse. Although the ghastly-looking dead man rises at the next full moon to seek revenge, neither he nor the audience know which member of the household possesses the powerful jewel.

Written by

Frank King, Leonard Hines, Roland Pertwee

Directed by

T. Hayes Hunter

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Gaumont-British Picture Corporation

Languages

English

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
3,703
Average Rating
5.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA