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On this day in 1975 (in the United Kingdom), The Ghoul delivered a bit of ghoulish goodness to the silver screen. Directed by Freddie Francis from a story by Anthony Hinds, the film starred Peter Cushing, John Hurt, Alexandra Bastedo, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An ex-priest keeps his cannibalistic son locked in his attic after the young man's exposure to savage practices in India. The father worries his son might break free during an auto race at his English estate."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Ghoul eeked out a wee bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
-- EZ
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An ex-priest keeps his cannibalistic son locked in his attic after the young man's exposure to savage practices in India. The father worries his son might break free during an auto race at his English estate."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Ghoul eeked out a wee bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
-- EZ
From Google.com:
The Ghoul (1975) is a British horror film directed by Freddie Francis. Set in 1920s England, the story follows an ex-missionary clergyman hiding a dark secret: his cannibalistic son locked in the attic, whose savage appetite was acquired in India. When uninvited thrill-seekers from a cross-country auto race stumble upon his remote English estate, the quiet horror quietly unfolds. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key Details
The Plot
During an impromptu road rally to Land's End, a group of thrill-seeking friends splits up. When a couple’s car runs out of petrol, they venture to the nearby, isolated mansion of Dr. Lawrence (Peter Cushing). Lawrence, a former clergyman deeply disturbed by his missionary experiences in India, keeps his cannibal son imprisoned in the attic. Assisted by a deranged, predatory caretaker (John Hurt) and an occultist servant, the guests are picked off and fed to the creature. [2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8]
Why It’s Notable
The movie was a sincere attempt to resurrect the atmospheric, gothic magic of the classic Hammer Films era. While it didn’t achieve the same commercial scale, it features an eerie atmosphere and heavily celebrated performances. Peter Cushing delivers a deeply nuanced, sorrowful performance as the conflicted doctor, while John Hurt stands out as the genuinely unsettling gardener. [4, 6, 9, 10]
You can find the full movie available to stream or rent on platforms like Tubi or Prime Video.
AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ghoul_(1975_film)
[2] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073042/
[3] https://hammerhouseofhorror.fandom.com/wiki/The_Ghoul_(1975)
[4] https://surgeonsofhorror.com/2025/06/01/the-ghoul-1975/
[5] https://letterboxd.com/film/the-ghoul-1975/
[6] https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1008291-ghoul
[7] https://letterboxd.com/film/the-ghoul-1975/reviews/page/2/
[8] https://horror.fandom.com/wiki/The_Ghoul_(1975)
[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtpA6920Jyc
[10] https://www.popretrorama.com/the-ghoul-1975/
[11] https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_ghoul
[12] https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/ghoul-2015
[13] https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/1l6t28h/ghoul_a_movie_in_brief/
The Ghoul (1975) is a British horror film directed by Freddie Francis. Set in 1920s England, the story follows an ex-missionary clergyman hiding a dark secret: his cannibalistic son locked in the attic, whose savage appetite was acquired in India. When uninvited thrill-seekers from a cross-country auto race stumble upon his remote English estate, the quiet horror quietly unfolds. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key Details
- Director: Freddie Francis
- Stars: Peter Cushing, John Hurt, Veronica Carlson, and Alexandra Bastedo
- Production Company: Tyburn Film Productions
- Alternative Titles: Night of the Ghoul and The Thing in the Attic [1]
The Plot
During an impromptu road rally to Land's End, a group of thrill-seeking friends splits up. When a couple’s car runs out of petrol, they venture to the nearby, isolated mansion of Dr. Lawrence (Peter Cushing). Lawrence, a former clergyman deeply disturbed by his missionary experiences in India, keeps his cannibal son imprisoned in the attic. Assisted by a deranged, predatory caretaker (John Hurt) and an occultist servant, the guests are picked off and fed to the creature. [2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8]
Why It’s Notable
The movie was a sincere attempt to resurrect the atmospheric, gothic magic of the classic Hammer Films era. While it didn’t achieve the same commercial scale, it features an eerie atmosphere and heavily celebrated performances. Peter Cushing delivers a deeply nuanced, sorrowful performance as the conflicted doctor, while John Hurt stands out as the genuinely unsettling gardener. [4, 6, 9, 10]
You can find the full movie available to stream or rent on platforms like Tubi or Prime Video.
AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ghoul_(1975_film)
[2] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073042/
[3] https://hammerhouseofhorror.fandom.com/wiki/The_Ghoul_(1975)
[4] https://surgeonsofhorror.com/2025/06/01/the-ghoul-1975/
[5] https://letterboxd.com/film/the-ghoul-1975/
[6] https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1008291-ghoul
[7] https://letterboxd.com/film/the-ghoul-1975/reviews/page/2/
[8] https://horror.fandom.com/wiki/The_Ghoul_(1975)
[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtpA6920Jyc
[10] https://www.popretrorama.com/the-ghoul-1975/
[11] https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_ghoul
[12] https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/ghoul-2015
[13] https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/1l6t28h/ghoul_a_movie_in_brief/
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