Night of the Ghouls (1959)

User Rating:

2.7/10   

Director:

Edward D. Wood Jr.

Writers:

Edward D. Wood Jr. (novel)
Edward D. Wood Jr. (screenplay)

Genre:

Horror

Plot:

Phony spiritualist raises the dead.

Plot Keywords:

Cult Favorite | Sequel | Based On Novel

Cast

Kenne Duncan	...	Karl / Dr. Acula
Duke Moore	...	Lt. Daniel Bradford (as 'Duke' Moore)
Tor Johnson	...	Lobo
Valda Hansen	...	Sheila, the White Ghost
Johnny Carpenter	...	Capt. Robbins (as John Carpenter)
Paul Marco	...	Patrolman Paul Kelton
Don Nagel	...	Sgt. Crandel
Bud Osborne	...	Mr. Darmoor
Jeannie Stevens	...	The Black Ghost / Mannequin
Harvey B. Dunn	...	Henry
Margaret Mason	...	Martha
Clay Stone	...	Gigolo
Marcelle Hemphill	...	Mrs. Maude Wingate Yates Foster
Tom Mason	...	Wingate Foster's Ghost
James La Maida	...	Patrolman Hall

Also Known As:

Dr. Acula (USA) (original script title)
Revenge of the Dead

Runtime:

69 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Spain:T | USA:Approved (Certificate # 19275) | UK:PG | USA:Unrated | Italy:T | Finland:K-18 (2004)

Trivia:

The single photo on the police station wall is that of Edward D. Wood Jr..

Quotes:

Spirit Guide: Mongo, mongo! I am your spirit guide. Mongo! Mongo, mongo! From the everlasting pit of darkness. Dr. Acula calls and I obey! Mongo, mongo, mongo! I will lead you into the dark world beyond! Mongo, mongo, mongo! Mongo, mongo!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Night of the Fools (2004) (V)

Night of the Floating Bedsheets

This is sort of a sequel to Wood's earlier film Bride of the Monster. It has Tor Johnson as Lobo and makes occasional references to events that took place in his earlier film. It's received some pretty bad reviews, but honestly I like this film. The film starts with Criswell speaking from a coffin, and he continues to do occasional narration throughout the whole film.

As for the story, it goes like this. There's been reports of "ghosts" haunting people in an abandoned old house near a cemetery. The police investigate it and find out there's much more going on in this house than just ghosts. There's a man getting paid by people to bring their friends and relatives back to life.

Ed Wood may have made better movies, but some of the corny scenes in this film had me laughing. Criswell's presence alone is enough to keep me entertained. I won't give it a 10, but I did enjoy this film quite a lot.