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The Mad Ghoul

1943Movie1 h 5 min

Horror
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes–14%
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes–14%

Summary

A university chemistry professor experiments with an ancient Mayan gas on a medical student, turning the would-be surgeon into a murdering ghoul as part of a plan to steal his lover.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
James P. Hogan
Written by
Paul Gangelin, Brenda Weisberg
Produced by
Ben Pivar
Music by
Hans J. Salter

Everyone

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Facts

November 12, 1943 · 1 h 5 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
November 12, 1943
Runtime
1 h 5 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Science Fiction, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Shadow of Impending Doom, Pay Evil unto Evil, Come Alone +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mad Ghoul?"

Questions about The Mad Ghoul

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Mad Ghoul?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Mad Ghoul from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Mad Ghoul worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5.8).

Will The Mad Ghoul scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for uncanny, but 3 for scares.

Can I half-watch The Mad Ghoul?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with ambiguity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does The Mad Ghoul use?

Shadow of Impending DoomPay Evil unto EvilCome AloneDowner EndingPlot HoleDramatic IronyGrave RobbingOur Ghouls Are CreepierLured into a TrapMurder-SuicideCrime After CrimeI Want My Beloved to Be Happyand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Shadow of Impending Doom, Pay Evil unto Evil, and Come Alone.