The Mad Ghoul_
"A Sensation in Horror!"
A university chemistry professor experiments with an ancient Mayan gas on a medical student, turning the would-be surgeon into a murdering ghoul as part of a plan to steal his lover.
Starring
George Zucco, David Bruce, Evelyn Ankers
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Mad Ghoul was released 83 years ago in 1943.
Overview
A university chemistry professor experiments with an ancient Mayan gas on a medical student, turning the would-be surgeon into a murdering ghoul as part of a...
The Mad Ghoul is a Science Fiction, Horror film with a runtime of 1h 5m.
CAST (20)
George Zucco
Dr. Alfred Morris
David Bruce
Ted Allison
Evelyn Ankers
Isabel Lewis
Turhan Bey
Eric Iverson
Robert Armstrong
'Scoop' McClure
Milburn Stone
Sgt. Macklin
Addison Richards
Editor Gavigan
Rose Hobart
Della Elliott, reporter
Andrew Tombes
Mortician Eagan
Charles McGraw
Detective Garrity
Lillian Cornell
Isabel's Singing Voice (voice) (uncredited)
GG
Gus Glassmire
1st Cemetery Caretaker
Gene O'Donnell
Radio Reporter (uncredited)
Mike Lally
Reporter (uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton
Policeman (uncredited)
HH
Hans Herbert
Attendant (uncredited)
Isabel La Mal
Maid (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Woman in Audience (uncredited)
Cyril Ring
Man in Audience (uncredited)
Bert Moorhouse
Man in Audience (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Mad Ghoul about?
A university chemistry professor experiments with an ancient Mayan gas on a medical student, turning the would-be surgeon into a murdering ghoul as part of a plan to steal his lover.
How long is The Mad Ghoul?
The Mad Ghoul has a runtime of 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Who stars in The Mad Ghoul?
The cast of The Mad Ghoul includes George Zucco, David Bruce, Evelyn Ankers, Turhan Bey, Robert Armstrong.
What is the rating of The Mad Ghoul?
The Mad Ghoul has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 36 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Science Fiction
Horror