The Ghoul

In 1920s England, a haunting tale unfolds as a once-devout clergyman, played by Peter Cushing, grapples with an unspeakable dilemma: how to contain his own cannibalistic son and protect society from the horrors that dwell within their home. The atmospheric setting of this period drama creates an eerie sense of tension as the father struggles to maintain a semblance of normalcy amidst overwhelming darkness. The movie delves into themes of moral decay, familial bonds pushed to their limits, and the weight of guilt and secret sins that threaten to consume an entire household. As the clergyman's efforts to keep his son confined to the attic become increasingly desperate, the psychological drama unfolds with chilling consequences. The audience is left pondering the extent of a parent's love and responsibility, while witnessing the tragic repercussions of hidden evils that cannot remain concealed forever.