Ghoul
Упырь
A Russian town is terrorized by a monstrous vampire, named Upyr. Upyr turns everyone into a slave, then kills. Even the Russian Mafia boss is killed, and others are in fear, because Upyr cannot be killed by a bullet. Only one fearless man brings hope to people. He sets up a trap for Upyr, by using the Mafia boss's daughter as bait.
Why it matters
Ghoul (1997) delivers a grimy, blood-soaked plunge into Eastern European vampire folklore filtered through ’90s direct-to-video grit.
- A rare dive into Russian vampire mythos — Upyr is less Dracula, more relentless plague of terror.
- Gritty practical effects and brutal kills that lean into the grime of post-Soviet decay.
- For fans of Eastern Bloc horror and vampire stories that ditch glamor for visceral menace.
- The film’s rough edges and low budget add rawness, though pacing and acting may test patience.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
36
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
0
Survival
50
Vampire
