The Mad Ghoul
A Sensation in Horror!
Science FictionHorrormad scientistsingerlaboratoryserial killermad doctorzombiescientistmonkeymedical studentscientific experiment
A pulpy 1940s mad-scientist horror film that uses supernatural transformation and murder as the engine for a twisted love triangle.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
George Zucco
Dr. Alfred Morris
David Bruce
Ted Allison
Evelyn Ankers
Isabel Lewis
Turhan Bey
Eric Iverson
Robert Armstrong
'Scoop' McClure
Milburn Stone
Sgt. Macklin
Addison Richards
Editor Gavigan
Rose Hobart
Della Elliott, reporter
Andrew Tombes
Mortician Eagan
Charles McGraw
Detective Garrity
Lillian Cornell
Isabel's Singing Voice (voice) (uncredited)
Gus Glassmire
1st Cemetery Caretaker
Closest match
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Same mood
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Go darker
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Something gentler
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Hidden gem
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
