The Ghoul
“From the Depths of the Earth, He Will Rise.”
British Egyptologist Professor Morlant seeks immortality through 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.
Where to watch The Ghoul in United States
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Where is The Ghoul streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Public Domain Movies | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, BFI Player |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
About The Ghoul
The Ghoul is a 1933 English-language horror and mystery film directed by T. Hayes Hunter. The cast is led by Boris Karloff, Cedric Hardwicke, Ernest Thesiger. It has a runtime of 1h 17m. Viewers rate it 5.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
The Ghoul was produced by Gaumont-British Picture Corporation and Gaumont and made in United Kingdom. It was released on August 1, 1933, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- T. Hayes Hunter
- Writers
- Roland Pertwee, John Hastings Turner
- Release date
- August 1, 1933
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, Gaumont
The Ghoul cast & crew
The Ghoul was directed by T. Hayes Hunter and written by Roland Pertwee and John Hastings Turner.
The cast features Boris Karloff as Prof. Morlant, Cedric Hardwicke as Broughton, Ernest Thesiger as Laing, Ralph Richardson as Nigel Hartley, Dorothy Hyson as Betty Harlon, and Anthony Bushell as Ralph Morlant.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Louis Levy, cinematography is by Günther Krampf, and it was produced by Michael Balcon.
Is The Ghoul worth watching?
The Ghoul holds an audience score of 5.6/10 from 64 ratings, a more divisive horror films.
At 1h 17m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror and mystery, The Ghoul is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Ghoul
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Cast of The Ghoul
Boris Karloff
Prof. Morlant
Cedric Hardwicke
Broughton
Ernest Thesiger
Laing
Ralph Richardson
Nigel Hartley
Dorothy Hyson
Betty Harlon
Anthony Bushell
Ralph Morlant
Kathleen Harrison
Kaney
Harold Huth
Aga Ben Dragore
D.A. Clarke-Smith
Mahmoud
Jack Raine
Davis the Chauffeur (uncredited)
George Relph
Doctor (uncredited)
The Ghoul — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Ghoul in United States?
The Ghoul is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Public Domain Movies in United States.
▸Is The Ghoul on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Ghoul is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Ghoul in?
The Ghoul is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Ghoul?
The Ghoul runs 1 hours 17 minutes (77 minutes).
▸What is The Ghoul rated?
The Ghoul is rated NR. It holds a 5.6/10 audience score from 64 ratings.
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