The Mad Ghoul

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The Mad Ghoul

1943

1h 5m

Horror

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A mad scientist (George Zucco) turns his assistant (David Bruce) into a zombie as part of a plan to steal his assistant's lover (Evelyn Ankers).

Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Thrills are kept at a low simmer.

Rated: 2/4

Jul 27, 2019

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Saved from its unpleasant grim story by its excellent cast.

Rated: B-

Oct 16, 2012

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Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

A pretty neat little horror picture that's raised several notches by the presence of George Zucco.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 12, 2011

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Bryan B

This movie is fantastic, delightfully full of personality, and I'm saddened that Universal seems to forget it each time it does rereleases of its classic horror films. Worth tracking down!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/13/23

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Steve D

One of the dumbest of its kind.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/29/23

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Audience Member

Horror film stalwart George Zucco gets to play the bad guy lead, drugging and zombifying unsuspecting assistant into his slave. Evelyn Ankers and Turhan Bey round out a fairly impressive experienced horror cast even if the plot is almost as plodding and inevitable as the Mad Ghoul himself.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

More mad experiments with George Zucco and friends--Gratifying 'Ghoul'!!

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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With a cast of Universal regulars (Evelyn Ankers, Turhan Bay, Milburn Stone) and lead by a barnstorming performance by George Zucco, this is a smashing little title which is not seen as much as some of th eother Universal horrors. Especially effective is the make up.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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James P. Hogan

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David Bruce

Ted Allison

Evelyn Ankers

Isabel Lewis

George Zucco

Dr. Alfred Morris

Robert Armstrong

Ken McClure

Turhan Bey

Eric Iverson

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Synopsis

A mad scientist (George Zucco) turns his assistant (David Bruce) into a zombie as part of a plan to steal his assistant's lover (Evelyn Ankers).

Director: James P. Hogan
Screenwriter: Brenda Weisberg, Paul Gangelin
Production Co: Universal Pictures
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Feb 4, 2011
Runtime: 1h 5m