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ghoul

[gool] / gul /
NOUN
evil demon
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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Suturing Mary Shelley’s novel to his own 21st century anti-technocrat ferocity, Guillermo del Toro cranked up his ambitions in every element from costumes to cinematography and thrillingly brought his favorite ghoul to life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Michael Keaton has reprised his role as the titular chaos-causing ghoul in the sequel.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2024

"Anyone that's spent any time in Hollywood can become a ghoul."

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2024

Here were real women operating a coven, not just the minions of a villainous asthmatic ghoul.

From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2022

In the centre of the atrium, a grey-skinned ghoul in a tattered Greek tunic paraded through the crowd, holding a marble bust over his head like a sports trophy.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan




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