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Ghoul, The (15)

Drama, Thriller

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.

The critical consensus

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.

****(*)Emma Simmonds, The List, 31/07/2017

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.

****(*)Kim Newman, Empire Online, 01/08/2017

This exasperating psychological thriller, executive produced by Ben Wheatley, is moody on the surface but glib on the subjects of depression and paranoia.

**(*)(*)(*)Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 03/08/2017

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.

***(*)(*)Allan Hunter, Daily Express, 04/08/2017

Flashes of brilliance can be seen amid the overcooked plotting.

**(*)(*)(*)David Jenkins, Little White Lies, 04/08/2017

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?

****(*)Wendy Ide, The Observer, 06/08/2017

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