May 03, 2014 tyburn films offers another notquitehammer outing featuring much hammer talent both before and behind the camera. Peter cushing also teamed with vincent price in movies including scream and scream again 1970, dr. A perennial title in british horror cinema a boris karloff film from 1933 and a peter cushing film from 1975 the ghoul is an exercise in fragmented london noir knowingly appropriated by. Peter cushing stars as a former priest who harbors a dark and horrible secret in his attic. About 35m into the film, directly after peter cushing asks carlson whether there is anything she would like before dinner, the extended version has a new sequence lasting about 2m 30s in which carlson is escorted upstairs to her bedroom and takes a bath fans of the lady should note that her left breast is briefly visible. See more ideas about peter cushing, hammer horror films and horror films. The hound of the baskervilles 1959 peter cushing full movie hd by now playing. However, the subsequent theatrical version was only 87m following some last minute snipping by the distributors. Feb 18, 2012 filming the ghoul february 18, 2012 by feringea in ghoul and tagged boris karloff, clark ashton smith, ghoul, horror film, horror movie, peter cushing, the mummy ive been doing a bit of research into ghouls lately and thought that this would be a good place to start my first blog. Aug 04, 2017 as his therapy sessions continue, the line between fantasy and reality begin to blur. The ghoul uncut theatrical version 1975 rare movie.
Lawrence harbors a dark and horrible secret in his attic. But while many have appeared on dvd and even bluray, the ghoul hasnt been seen since the days of vhs. Peter wilton cushing, obe 26 may 19 11 august 1994, was an english actor best known for his roles in the hammer productions horror films of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, as well as his performance as grand moff tarkin in star wars 1977. Peter cushing, john hurt, alexandra bastedo, gwen watford, veronica carlson, don henderson, ian mcculloch.
Two pairs of partygoers embark on a car race to lands end, but as fog closes in one of the couples, daphne and billy, they are forced to stop and seek petrol. Peter wilton cushing, obe 26 may 19 11 august 1994 was an english actor best known for his roles in the hammer productions horror films of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, as well as his performance as grand moff tarkin in star wars 1977. To his many fans, the british star was known as the gentle man of horror and is recognized for his work with hammer films which began in the late 1950s, but he had numerous memorable roles outside of hammer. Meanwhile, the ghoul also benefits from a wonderful performance from peter cushing as the benevolent yet obviously tortured mr lawrence. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. This page displays film posters from this peter cushing film. In the usa this film has been released as night of the ghoul and the thing in the attic. Uneven at times, the movie plays like a cross between the old dark house and the oblong box not as good as the former, yet better than the latter.
Stabbed in the stomach with a dagger by alan ladd at the top of the steps outside the castle after attempting to beat alan with a mace. February 18, 2012 by feringea in ghoul and tagged boris karloff, clark ashton smith, ghoul, horror film, horror movie, peter cushing, the mummy. In british horror cinema, the ghoul is a perennial title a boris karloff film from 1933 and a peter cushing film from 1975 and writerdirector gareth tunley knowingly appropriates it for. Its my opinion that peter cushing makes every movie better that he is in. The locked room serves as a prison cell for his crazed, cannibalistic adult son, who acquired his savage. Peter cushing 191994 was one of the most respected and important actors in the horror and fantasy film genres. In 1977 he obtained the role of grand moff tarkin, in star wars by george lucas. Yes its a werewolf movie, but a disappointing one, despite the. A former clergyman peter cushing in 1920s england tries to keep his cannibalistic son locked in the attic. Horror of dracula 1958, the hound of the baskervilles 1959, the brides of dracula 1960, the hellfire club 1961 and. His mere presence in a film was enough to guarantee it is an enjoyable experience on some level. The ghoul is an absolute classic and must have i know its a very rare find specially the uk version, the ghoul has all the elements of a hammer and amicus movie but not released by them and followed by a magnificent cast specially peter cushing, i was very surprised to find this vhs tape on here and as its the uk version too very rare so i was. Ive been doing a bit of research into ghouls lately and thought that this would be a good place to start my first blog. Peter cushing simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Night of the ghoul peter cushing by horror movie classics. In the united states, the film was released as night of the ghoul and the thing in the attic. The ghoul was one of just three feature films produced by wannabe hammer company tyburn. Spanning over six decades, his acting career included appearances in more than 100 films, as well as. Just putting the ghoul on with peter cushing, av not seen. In 1920s england, a group of upperclass people take part in. Sep 23, 2018 a former priest named doctor lawrence harbors a dark and horrible secret in his attic. Phibes rises again 1972, madhouse 1974, which plays an evil agent movie. Uneven at times, the movie plays like a cross between the old dark house and the oblong box not. Peter cushing, john hurt, alexandra bastedo please. This version is more thoughtful than your typical horror movie of the era. He and his older brother david were raised first in dulwich village, a south london suburb, and then later back in surrey.
Peter cushing stars as a defrocked priest, returned from india and now living in seclusion with a terrible secret. Peter cushing biography horror movies house of horrors. Peter cushing list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Find films and movies featuring peter cushing on allmovie. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. One gets lost, and she winds up at the home of peter cushing.
The movie stars peter cushing, john hurt 10 rillington place, alien. Aug 01, 2017 in british horror cinema, the ghoul is a perennial title a boris karloff film from 1933 and a peter cushing film from 1975 and writerdirector gareth tunley knowingly appropriates it for. The hound of the baskervilles 1959 peter cushing full movie hd. The british import the ghoul is a clever, deceptively chilly example of narrative unreliability, presenting an increasingly askew perspective in a way thats somehow both offputting and absorbing.
This is the very rare totally uncut theatrical print of this film which includes the muchsoughtafter bathtub scene with veronica carlson. The ghoul was originally certified by the uk bbfc at 93m following cuts to a remove the third closeup of the knife embedded in geoffreys face b remove a knee to the groin delivered by veronica carlson to john hurt. The movies starts out as what could be described as a 1920s version of british yuppies. An atmospheric dud, but a dud nonetheless, the ghoul was one of just three feature films produced by wannabe hammer company tyburn. The ghoul is a 1974 released 1975 british horror feature film directed. The ghoul is a 1975 british tyburn film productions horror film directed by freddie francis and starring peter cushing, veronica carlson, john hurt and.
Horror of dracula 1958, the hound of the baskervilles 1959, the brides of dracula 1960, the hellfire club 1961 and fury at smugglers bay 1961. Interestingly, our man peter cushing was to star in another of their efforts, 1975s legend of the werewolf already covered on these pages, with their only other offering being lana turnerstarring horror persecution. The ghoul is an absolute classic and must have i know its a very rare find specially the uk version, the ghoul has all the elements of a hammer and amicus movie but not released by them and followed by a magnificent cast specially peter cushing, i was very surprised to find this vhs tape on here and as its the uk version too very rare so i was really happy to find this as i been looking for a. The locked room serves as a prison cell for his crazed, cannibalistic adult son, who acquired his savage tastes in. Their most famous film is probably legend of the werewolf, starring peter cushing. Fortunately cushing is on something nearing his best form here and beautifully conveys his characters underlying sense of familial loss and sorrow. Global panic ensues when it is revealed that a mysterious ufo is actually a giant bird that flies at supersonic speed and has no regard for life or architecture. With peter cushing, john hurt, alexandra bastedo, gwen watford. The locked room serves as a prison cell for his crazed, cannibalistic adult son, who acquired his savage tastes in india during his fathers missionary work there. The locked room serves as a prison cell for his crazed. Ghoul simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
New castle after dark presents who slew auntie roo. Tyburn films offers another notquitehammer outing featuring much hammer talent both before and behind the camera. I think the boris karloff version of the ghoul is much better. A dapper, aristocratic gentleman in an isolated estate.
Apr 08, 2012 meanwhile, the ghoul also benefits from a wonderful performance from peter cushing as the benevolent yet obviously tortured mr lawrence. The ghoul is a 1975 british tyburn film productions horror film directed by freddie francis and starring peter cushing, veronica carlson, john hurt and alexandra bastedo. Not to be confused with the boris karloff version in the 1930s, the ghoul is an unusual horror film featuring peter cushing, john hurt, and veronica carlson. Hammer veterans director freddie francis and screenwriter john elder anthony hinds devise the deviltry afoot in a 1920s period setting.
The ghoul aka night of the ghoul 1975 video dailymotion. Peter cushing full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Find, rate and save the scariest peter cushing movies right here, right now. Only one man peter cushing has the power to stop the slaughter before the woman he loves becomes the next victim of the ghoul. About 35m into the film, directly after peter cushing asks carlson whether there is anything she would like before dinner, the extended version has a new. A perennial title in british horror cinema a boris karloff film from 1933 and a peter cushing film from 1975 the ghoul is an exercise in fragmented london noir knowingly appropriated by writerdirector gareth tunley. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. The ghoul 1975 a former clergyman peter cushing in 1920s england tries to keep.
C channel wants to keep wht are, some amzing and entertaining movies, out there and. Just putting the ghoul on with peter cushing, av not seen it for years. The flesh and the fiends mania the fiendish ghouls nonusa format, pal, reg. Peter wilton cushing was born on may 26, 19 in kenley, surrey, england, to nellie maria king and george edward cushing, a quantity surveyor. R, 1 h 28 min peter cushing, john hurt, alexandra bastedo, gwen watford director. Despite being a fan of peter cushing and older horror films, i did not like this movie. Ghoul is a monster that was used to frighten little children in the old times, so here the ghoul is used to frighten not only little children, but as well big people. Peter cushing was one of those actors who took great pride in the work he did and it shows with each performance. The ghoul the thing in the attic 1975 rotten tomatoes. The photograph of doctor lawrences wife is a photograph of peter cushings own wife.
The 1975 british movie the ghoul unrelated to the karloff movie stars peter cushing as a defrocked missionary whose son has developed a taste for human flesh while traveling in. As his therapy sessions continue, the line between fantasy and reality begin to blur. A car race is the challenge, and off two couples go. Jan 28, 2014 peter cushing 191994 was one of the most respected and important actors in the horror and fantasy film genres. One couple, billy and daphne, get lost in heavy fog and run out of petrol.
Perhaps if he knew this screenplay is based on robert blochs short story from weird tales, hed take the warnings more seriously. Jan, 2019 peter cushing was one of those actors who took great pride in the work he did and it shows with each performance. The ghoul is a film directed by freddie francis with peter cushing, john hurt, alexandra bastedo, gwen watford, year. Feature and gallery every year i spend a week at an inn just inland of lands end and most mornings i get up at 5 and enjoy the lonely cliff walk to englands most southerly point as dawn rises. A former priest named doctor lawrence harbors a dark and horrible secret in his attic. She had died shortly before filming began, and his tears are real. And this is the type of role cushing plays very well. The ghoul 1975 film the ghoul is a 1975 british tyburn film productions horror film directed by freddie francis and starring peter cushing, veronica carlson, john hurt and alexandra bastedo.