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“Form is the argument.”
Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.
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The Ghoul
Drama · Thriller · 2017
A homicide detective goes undercover as a patient to investigate a psychotherapist he believes is linked to a strange double murder. As his therapy sessions continue the line between fantasy and reality begins to blur.
Movie details
The Ghoul
“I know its name”
2017 Drama · Thriller 1h 21m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.0 / 10
Community rating
A homicide detective goes undercover as a patient to investigate a psychotherapist he believes is linked to a strange double murder. As his therapy sessions continue the line between fantasy and reality begins to blur.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over The Ghoul?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Gareth Tunley
Written by
Gareth Tunley
Tom Meeten
Chris
Alice Lowe
Kathleen
Paul Kaye
Tommy Parnell
Rufus Jones
Coulson
Dan Renton Skinner
Jim
Niamh Cusack
Fisher
Geoffrey McGivern
Morland
Court is in session
Put The Ghoul on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.