The Ghoul

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

Type:
Movie
Rating:
4.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 20 Minutes
Release Year:
1975
The Ghoul (1975)

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

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
UK
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Release Date:

01 May 1975

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Freddie Francis

Writer:

Anthony Hinds (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Peter Cushing, John Hurt, Alexandra Bastedo, Gwen Watford

Plot:

Peter Cushing stars as a former priest who 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. Cushing fears that his son will escape to prey upon the effete guests at his rural English estate during a cross-country auto race.

Awards:

1 win.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
4.8/10