The Ghoul

Jun 1 1975 R 1h 28m
Horror, Thriller

A former clergyman (Peter Cushing) in 1920s England tries to keep his cannibalistic son locked in the attic.

Plot

A former Priest named Dr. Lawrence harbors a dark and horrible secret in his attic. The locked room serves as a prison cell for his crazed, cannibalistic adult son, who acquired his savage tastes in India during his father's missionary work there. Lawrence fears that his son will escape to prey upon the effete guests at his rural English estate during a cross-country auto race.

Written by

Anthony Hinds

Directed by

Freddie Francis

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Tyburn Film Productions Limited

Languages

English

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
1,963
Average Rating
5.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA