The Mad Ghoul (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1943, The Mad Ghoul is a horror and science fiction film directed by James P. Hogan, running about 65 minutes. “A Sensation in Horror!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Alfred Morris, a university chemistry professor, rediscovers an ancient Mayan formula for a gas which turns men into pliant, obedient, zombie-like ghouls. After medical student Ted Allison becomes a guinea pig for Morris, the professor imagines that Allison's fiancée, a beautiful concert singer Isabel Lewis, wants to break off the engagement because she prefers the professor as a more "mature" lover but in reality loves Eric, her accompanist. In order to bring Ted back from his trance-like states, Morris commands him to perform a cardiectomy on recently deceased or living bodies in order to use serum from their hearts as a temporary antidote. When the serial murders seem to coincide with Isabel's touring schedule, ace reporter "Scoop" McClure gets on the mad scientist's trail.
Who’s in it. The Mad Ghoul stars George Zucco as Dr. Alfred Morris, David Bruce as Ted Allison, Evelyn Ankers as Isabel Lewis and Turhan Bey as Eric Iverson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Mad Ghoul has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mad Ghoul page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mad Ghoul tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mad Ghoul (1943)?
- In US, The Mad Ghoul is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mad Ghoul worth watching?
- The Mad Ghoul holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mad Ghoul?
- The Mad Ghoul stars George Zucco, David Bruce, Evelyn Ankers, Turhan Bey and Robert Armstrong.
- When was The Mad Ghoul released?
- The Mad Ghoul was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.