The Ghoul
1933, English. Directed by T. Hayes Hunter.
From the Depths of the Earth, He Will Rise.
British Egyptologist Professor Morlant seeks immortality through a jewel buried in the tomb of an Oriental idol. Upon his death, Morlant returns to Earth to seek vengeance upon those who removed the jewel from his grave.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Ghoul is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- T. Hayes HunterDirector
- Boris KarloffProf. Morlant
- Cedric HardwickeBroughton
- Ernest ThesigerLaing
- Ralph RichardsonNigel Hartley
- Dorothy HysonBetty Harlon
- Anthony BushellRalph Morlant
- Kathleen HarrisonKaney
- Harold HuthAga Ben Dragore
- D.A. Clarke-SmithMahmoud
- Jack RaineDavis the Chauffeur (uncredited)
- George RelphDoctor (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 1 August 1933
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Roland Pertwee, John Hastings Turner
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The Ghoul: quick answers
Is The Ghoul worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ghoul?
The Ghoul runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Does The Ghoul have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Ghoul. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Ghoul parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Ghoul is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Ghoul on?
The Ghoul is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ghoul?
If you liked The Ghoul, try The Night Strangler, The Night Stalker, Night of the Demon.
Who directed The Ghoul?
The Ghoul (1933) was directed by T. Hayes Hunter and stars Boris Karloff, Cedric Hardwicke, Ernest Thesiger.