The Ghoul (1975 film)

Infobox Film
name = The Ghoul


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caption = UK VHS cover
director = Freddie Francis
producer = Kevin Franics
writer = Anthony Hinds
starring = Peter Cushing
John Hurt
Veronica Carlson
music = Harry Robertson
cinematography = John Wilcox
art direction = Jack Shampan
editing = Henry Richardson
distributor = Tyburn Film Productions
released = 1975
runtime = 93 min(Uncut theatrical release). 88 min/80 min (2002 DVD unauhorized release)
country = UK
language = English
budget =
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amg_id = 1:19698
imdb_id = 0073042

"The Ghoul" is a 1975 British Horror film starring Peter Cushing, Veronica Carlson and John Hurt. It tells the story of a group of upper class people in 1920s England who take part in an automobile race to Land's End, but due to accidents along the way, all end up on a rural estate owned by a tortured former priest played by Peter Cushing. Initially menaced by sadistic groundskeeper Tom (John Hurt), they eventually discover the Priest's horrific secret.

This was the third film produced by Tyburn Film Productions. It was shot on location at Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England.

In the USA this film has been released as "Night Of The Ghoul" and "The Thing In The Attic". Contrary to belief in some quarters, the film is NOT in the Public Domain; the rights-holder is still Tyburn Film Productions. (Legal action has successfully been taken against BCI/Brentwood and Cheezy Flicks Entertainment Inc. for their unauthorized releases.)

Cast

* Peter Cushing as Doctor Lawrence
* John Hurt as Tom Rawlings
* Alexandra Bastedo as Angela
* Gwen Watford as Ayah
* Veronica Carlson as Daphne Wells Hunter
* Don Henderson as The Ghoul
* Ian McCulloch as Geoffrey
* Stewart Bevan as Billy
* John D. Collins as "Young Man"
* Dan Meaden as The Police Sergeant

External links

*imdb title|0073042
*amg|1:19698