The Ghoul

The Ghoul

Directed by Freddie Francis

Produced by Tyburn Film Productions Limited

197590 min5.0 / 10

A gothic horror tale of paternal dread and moral corruption, where a father's dark secret threatens to consume the innocent during a moment of social gathering.

In 1920s England, former clergyman Dr Lawrence keeps his cannibal son locked in the attic after the young man is exposed to savage practices in India. When an auto race is held at the estate, Lawrence worries that his son may escape and terrorise the youth.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Ghoul scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Does The Ghoul end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is The Ghoul sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is The Ghoul easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is The Ghoul violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

17/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity62

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love5

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Ghoul

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Ghoul

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Ghoul, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Ghoul, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Ghoul, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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