Horror ·Mystery · United Kingdom · 1975 · 1h 30m

The Ghoul

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Director
Freddie Francis
Cast
Peter Cushing as Dr. Lawrence John Hurt as Tom Rawlings Alexandra Bastedo as Angela Gwen Watford as Ayah Veronica Carlson as Daphne Welles Hunter Don Henderson as The Ghoul
Crew
John Wilcox — Director of Photography Henry Richardson — Editor Harry Robertson — Original Music Composer Anthony Hinds — Writer Kevin Francis — Producer Anthony Mendleson — Costume Design
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
monstercannibal
Key Collaborators
Freddie Francis Director John Wilcox Director of Photography Henry Richardson Editor Harry Robertson Original Music Composer Anthony Hinds Writer Kevin Francis Producer Anthony Mendleson Costume Design
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