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The Mad Ghoul
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The Mad Ghoul

1943-11-12 · 65 min · ★ 5.9

Science Fiction · Horror

A university chemistry professor experiments with an ancient Mayan gas on a medical student, turning the would-be surgeon into a murdering ghoul as part of a plan to steal his lover.

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Directors
James P. Hogan
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

George ZuccoGeorge ZuccoDr. Alfred Morris
David BruceDavid BruceTed Allison
Evelyn AnkersEvelyn AnkersIsabel Lewis
Turhan BeyTurhan BeyEric Iverson
Robert ArmstrongRobert Armstrong'Scoop' McClure
Milburn StoneMilburn StoneSgt. Macklin
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsEditor Gavigan
Rose HobartRose HobartDella Elliott, reporter
Andrew TombesAndrew TombesMortician Eagan
Charles McGrawCharles McGrawDetective Garrity
Lillian CornellLillian CornellIsabel's Singing Voice (voice) (uncredited)
Gus Glassmire1st Cemetery Caretaker
Gene O'DonnellGene O'DonnellRadio Reporter (uncredited)
Mike LallyMike LallyReporter (uncredited)
Chuck HamiltonChuck HamiltonPoliceman (uncredited)
Hans HerbertAttendant (uncredited)
Isabel La MalIsabel La MalMaid (uncredited)
Bess FlowersBess FlowersWoman in Audience (uncredited)
Cyril RingCyril RingMan in Audience (uncredited)
Bert MoorhouseBert MoorhouseMan in Audience (uncredited)

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