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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.
Professor Morryce, a renowned Egyptologist, dies but his servant believes he will return from the dead. To prove his theory, he exhumes Morryce's body and hides it, staging a series of eerie events to scare off those who stand to inherit Morryce's fortune. As the suspicious deaths and strange occurrences pile up, a spiritualist investigator is called in to unravel the mystery and confront the terrifying truth.
While not a major critical darling upon release, "The Ghoul" is now regarded as a significant early British horror film, appreciated for its atmospheric dread and Boris Karloff's commanding performance. It is often cited for its unique blend of supernatural mystery and psychological tension within the Gothic horror tradition.
Praised for its eerie atmosphere and gothic setting.
Boris Karloff's performance is a standout, adding gravitas to the role.
The film's slow-burn mystery and supernatural elements are effectively unsettling.
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Boris Karloff, famous for his role as Frankenstein's monster, starred in "The Ghoul" the same year "The Invisible Man" (which he was considered for but did not star in) was released, further cementing his status as a horror icon of the era.
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Boris Karloff is "Prof. Morlant" - an ageing Egyptologist who insists that when he dies, he is to be entombed Pharaonic style - and woe betides anyone who doesn't comply with his wishes (he even requires that the key to his vault be left on...
Almost his last words were a threat to return from the dead. In my opinion, he was mad! A tricky one to review in some ways, for someone like myself who loves to submerge himself in anything Noir, Expressionistic or Gothic. There's also ...