The Ghoul (1933) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1933 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1933, The Ghoul is a drame, horreur, mystère and romance film directed by T. Hayes Hunter, running about 80 minutes. “From the Depths of the Earth, He Will Rise.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Le professeur Henry Morlant, un grand égyptologue, pense que l'ancien bijou qu'il appelle la "lumière éternelle" lui donnera des pouvoirs de rajeunissement s'il est offert au dieu égyptien antique Anubis. Mais à la mort de Morlant, son serviteur Laing vole le bijou. Alors qu'un tas d'intrus, y compris un avocat de bonne réputation et un faux pasteur, descendent sur le manoir du professeur pour voler le bijou pour eux-mêmes, Morlant revient d'entre les morts ("quand la pleine lune frappe la porte de ma tombe" a-t-il prédit avant de mourir pour tuer tous ceux qui l'ont trahi.
Who’s in it. The Ghoul stars Boris Karloff as Prof. Morlant, Cedric Hardwicke as Broughton, Ernest Thesiger as Laing and Ralph Richardson as Nigel Hartley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Ghoul has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ghoul page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ghoul tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch The Ghoul (1933)?
- In États-Unis, The Ghoul is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ghoul worth watching?
- The Ghoul holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame, horreur, mystère and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ghoul?
- The Ghoul stars Boris Karloff, Cedric Hardwicke, Ernest Thesiger, Ralph Richardson and Dorothy Hyson.
- When was The Ghoul released?
- The Ghoul was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.