The Ghoul_
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.
Director
Freddie Francis
Starring
Peter Cushing, John Hurt, Alexandra Bastedo
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Ghoul was released 51 years ago in 1975.
The Ghoul is a Horror, Mystery film with a runtime of 1h 30m.
CAST (10)
CREW
Director
Writer
STUDIOS (1)
Tyburn Film Productions Limited
AWARDS (1)
B
Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award
1976
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
4.9/10 (34 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Ghoul about?
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.
How long is The Ghoul?
The Ghoul has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who directed The Ghoul?
The Ghoul was directed by Freddie Francis.
Who stars in The Ghoul?
The cast of The Ghoul includes Peter Cushing, John Hurt, Alexandra Bastedo, Gwen Watford, Veronica Carlson.
What is the rating of The Ghoul?
The Ghoul has a rating of 4.9 out of 10 based on 34 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Horror
Mystery
KEYWORDS (2)
monster
cannibal