Gaumont-British Picture Corporation

The Ghoul (1933)

This was the first British horror film of the sound era.

The Ghoul (1933) is a British horror film that has gained a cult following over the years. Directed by T. Hayes Hunter, the movie is considered one of the early examples of British horror cinema, featuring a mix of gothic atmosphere, supernatural elements, and a standout performance by Boris Karloff, who was already famous for his role in Frankenstein (1931). The story revolves around Professor Morlant (Boris Karloff), a dying Egyptologist obsessed with ancient Egyptian rituals and the belief that a particular jewel,

The Ghoul (1933)

… and on the night of the full moon, at the first hour, I will make my offering of the eternal light to Anubis …

I watched this 1933 British horror film, released by Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, on Svengoolie. This is considered the first British horror film of the sound era, lost until a nitrate camera negative of the film in perfect condition was found in a forgotten film vault at Shepperton Studios. A rough, incomplete, subtitled, version had been used until this discovery in the 80s. Aga Ben Dragore, a knife-wielding, enigmatic Egyptian Arab, is seeking a sacred jewel that has been stolen from an ancient tomb.