Ghoul (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1997, Ghoul is an action and horror film directed by Sergey Vinokurov, running about 72 minutes.

What it’s about. A Russian town is terrorized by a monstrous vampire, named Upyr. Upyr turns everyone into a slave, then kills. Even the Russian Mafia boss is killed, and others are in fear, because Upyr cannot be killed by a bullet. Only one fearless man brings hope to people. He sets up a trap for Upyr, by using the Mafia boss's daughter as bait.

Who’s in it. Ghoul stars Aleksey Serebryakov as Vampire Hunter, Nikolay Lavrov as Vampire Hunter, Igor Shibanov as Blatnoy and Ludmila Kurepova as Blatnoy's daughter, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Ghoul has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghoul page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ghoul tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Ghoul (1997)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ghoul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Ghoul worth watching?
Ghoul holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Ghoul?
Ghoul stars Aleksey Serebryakov, Nikolay Lavrov, Igor Shibanov, Ludmila Kurepova and Sergey Russkin.
When was Ghoul released?
Ghoul was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.