Ghoul

A pair of incompetent gravediggers stumble upon a cursed amulet during a burial. They accidentally unleash an ancient evil, a flesh-eating ghoul that begins a terrifying rampage through the small town. The duo must find a way to defeat the creature before it consumes everyone, including themselves.

Ghoul was met with mixed reviews from critics, who often found its premise promising but struggled with its execution. While some appreciated its dark humor and the performances of its lead actors, others felt the film was tonally inconsistent and lacked genuine scares. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying its campy elements and others finding it too derivative of other horror-comedies.

• A darkly humorous premise hampered by uneven pacing and a lack of effective scares.

• Performances from the veteran cast provide some entertainment, but can't quite elevate the material.

• Visually interesting at times, but ultimately a forgettable entry in the horror-comedy genre.

Google audience: Audiences were split on Ghoul, with many appreciating the blend of horror and comedy and the performances of Jack Nicholson and Glenn Close. However, a significant portion of viewers found the plot predictable and the humor falling flat, leading to a generally lukewarm reception.

The elaborate prosthetic makeup for the ghoul character took over four hours to apply each day of filming.