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The Ghoul
Adel is a journalist for a major newspaper, divorced and single, he was married before and has a daughter. One night, in the bar he always visits, he meets Nash'at al Kashef, the son of a the famous businessman Fahmy Al Kashef. Nash'at kills the bartender and he injures the belly dancer Nadia when she refuses to go back to his house with him. Adel calls the police, but Fahmy uses his power to get the accusation off his son. Adel succeeds in reaching Nadia, the only witness, and makes her confess what she saw to the police, who catch Nash'at and send him to court. Adel falls in love with Mosheera, daughter of Fahmy Al Kashef. The court finds Nash'at not guilty, so Adel decides to set justice to the case by his own hands.
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Plot Summary
In 19th-century England, a mysterious recluse named Dr. Lawrence (Peter Cushing) is believed to be dead. However, his doctor suspects foul play and begins an investigation. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a dark secret involving a monstrous creature and the ghastly experiments conducted in the manor.
Critical Reception
The Ghoul received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and is widely considered a poor film. It is often cited for its low production values, nonsensical plot, and weak performances, failing to live up to the presence of its veteran lead, Peter Cushing.
What Reviewers Say
Widely panned for its amateurish direction and uninspired script.
Peter Cushing's performance is a notable exception but cannot salvage the film.
Considered one of the worst horror films of the 1980s due to its technical flaws and weak narrative.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often criticize the film's poor quality and lack of coherence, with many expressing disappointment given Peter Cushing's involvement.
Fun Fact
Despite being billed as the star, Peter Cushing only appears in a handful of scenes, mostly in flashback or as a corpse.
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