The Ghoul embraces its low-budget Britishness – it's both dynamic and despondent, while Tunley makes strong use of its London locations as his protagonist pounds the capital's streets in a futile search for existential answers.
Powerful, disturbing and intense viewing, this isn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea — but Tom Meeten is a likely breakout British character star and Gareth Tunley is an ambitious, obviously talented filmmaker.
This exasperating psychological thriller, executive produced by Ben Wheatley, is moody on the surface but glib on the subjects of depression and paranoia.
It may not withstand close scrutiny but The Ghoul provides a workout for the little grey cells and suggests Tunley is a filmmaker to watch.
Flashes of brilliance can be seen amid the overcooked plotting.
An occult plot is discovered in Gareth Tunley’s terrific shoestring debut as writer and director. Or is it all in the hero’s mind?