The Ghoul
by T. Hayes Hunter
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Actor: Anthony Bushell, Boris Karloff, Cedric Hardwicke, Dorothy Hyson, Ernest ThesigerDirector: T. Hayes Hunter
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 80 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-08-26
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
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Movie Review: Delightful, Old Fashioned Gothic Horror
Summary: 4 Stars
"The Ghoul" is delightful, old-fashioned gothic horror. Film legend Boris Karloff stars as Professor Morlant, the eccentric, oddball millionaire who wishes to live forever by means of an Egyptian jewel that is required to be entombed with him. Unfortunately, on the night of his death, a group of associates and distant relatives descend on his London chateau for their inheritance. Someone steals the jewel and Morlant rises from his grave in order to get it back so that he may live forever. Great performances are given by all, especially Kathleen Harrison as the comical, gregarious Kaney. In fact, the film is laced with quite a bit of humor. There are some moments of tension as the jewel passes from one thief's hand to another while Morlant attempts to retrieve it.
"The Ghoul" is fun to watch on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Once considered a "lost" film, it will be cherished by all who love gothic horror and/or are fans of Boris Karloff. Released in 1933, it was filmed in black and white and has an aspect ratio of 1.37:1, which is nearly full frame; modern viewers may not appreciate it. A higher body count would have helped tremendously; alas, the censors would probably not have allowed it even though the original "King Kong" was released in the same year.
Summary of The Ghoul
Boris Karloff as professor Morlant finds a stone he wants to be buried with because he believes that it will bring him back to life. When the stone is stolen before his burial he comes back from the dead to find it.System Requirements:Starring: Boris Karloff Cedric Hardwicke Ernest Thesiger Dorothy Hyson Anthony Bushell Directed By: T. Hayes Hunter Running Time: 80 Min. Copyright 2003 MGM Studios.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HORROR Rating: NR UPC: 027616888532 Manufacturer No: 1004826Horror DVD Video
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