Ghouls

A ghoul is a mythological creature often associated with the act of consuming human flesh. They may take the form of demons, or of the undead. They mythology surrounding ghouls goes back to Pre-islamic Arabian religion. Modern interpretations of a ghoul are actually referred to as zombies - a term that has been redefined in the post-George Romero interpretations of the creature. Pre-Romero zombies were actually undead servants brought about through voodoo ritualism. The abilities and motivations of a ghoul may differ depending upon the storyteller. Some ghouls may maintain a human intellect, while others are just mindless monsters. The physical appearances of ghouls also varies. Most often, they are portrayed as being in some state of decay. The most infamous talking ghoul of all time is without a doubt, the Crypt Keeper, who is the host of the Tales from the Crypt television series on HBO.

in film

 * Ghoul, The
 * Ghoulies
 * Ghoulies II
 * Ghoulies III
 * Ghoulies IV
 * Goosebumps
 * Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
 * Prom Night III: The Last Kiss

in television

 * Kolchak: The Night Stalker: Horror in the Heights
 * Supernatural: Caged Heat
 * Tales from the Crypt
 * Tales from the Crypt: Lower Berth
 * Tales from the Crypt: The New Arrival
 * Tales from the Cryptkeeper: While the Cat's Away

in comics

 * Dark Shadows Vol 2 3
 * Dark Shadows Vol 2 4
 * Haunt of Fear 25
 * Tales from the Crypt 38

Notes & Trivia

 * Ghoul redirects to this page.

Related categories

 * Appearances of ghouls