Ghoul definitely has more than its fare share of cliches (lights out at right moment, person standing in corner facing away from camera, show person -> then pan camera to opposite side, then pan back -> show monster, etc.)
The story line had a refreshing pace and gripping narrative (story has an eastern mythology basis), but 'Ghoul' has an absolutely killer and thriller atmosphere. The setting is a fictional dystopian India future in what looks like an old cold war brig/military prison. The show has a central theme dealing with pain (physical and mental), and it does a good job conveying this with rather grim and gory motifs. Torture is also a recurring theme that helps layer the pain theme and reinforce a sense of brutality permeating the shows runtime.
'Ghoul' is a definite must-watch for most horror fans, I'm confident it will land with a majority of viewers. If you're constantly looking for newer or more obscure macabre, this is a three-episode-miniseries that deserves 2.5 of your hours.
8/10
The story line had a refreshing pace and gripping narrative (story has an eastern mythology basis), but 'Ghoul' has an absolutely killer and thriller atmosphere. The setting is a fictional dystopian India future in what looks like an old cold war brig/military prison. The show has a central theme dealing with pain (physical and mental), and it does a good job conveying this with rather grim and gory motifs. Torture is also a recurring theme that helps layer the pain theme and reinforce a sense of brutality permeating the shows runtime.
'Ghoul' is a definite must-watch for most horror fans, I'm confident it will land with a majority of viewers. If you're constantly looking for newer or more obscure macabre, this is a three-episode-miniseries that deserves 2.5 of your hours.
8/10