Lovecraft’s twisted imagination is brought to life in a hard voyage through A Shadow Out of Time, Cthulhu Call of Cthulhu, Dagon, and The Shadow Over Innsmouth. Still, it’s the best Cthulhu Mythos adaptation to date, in my opinion. 1: Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the EarthĪside from the fact that this isn’t a film at all, it is a video game from 2005. However, cinema and literature fans alike are sure to appreciate this throwback adventure. It was directed by Andrew Leman in the style of 1920s silent cinema, with expressionist elements and brilliant Claymation effects, making it a very unique piece.Īs a film adaptation of Lovecraft’s novel, The Call of Cthulhu, the film is a masterful recreation of how it might have been if the author had received the big-budget treatment when he was still living. Lovecraft Historical Society’s daring attempt, The Call of Cthulhu, is unquestionably one of the best Lovecraft adaptations. My personal favorite Cthulhu-Mythos-inspired film, despite its shortcomings. If only the digital effects had been improved, the movie would have been far better (not to mention the final reveal of the titular monster).ĭagon, on the other hand, is a genuine adrenaline rush, thanks to its dramatic chases and stunning practical effects. It’s the most faithful adaptation yet, despite the changed scenario and schlocky tendencies, but the low budget once again leaves a lot to be desired. “Dagon” is a misnomer it’s a reimagining of The Shadow Over Innsmouth by Stuart Gordon. Cthulhu is an astonishingly sophisticated and sincere translation of one of Lovecraft’s most renowned stories, despite its many compromises with the original.Ĭthulhu is a must-see for aficionados of Lovecraftian tales, but the film’s low production value ruins what should have been one of the most powerful depictions of the Mythos in cinema. 4: CthulhuĪlthough it goes by the moniker of a beach thriller, The Shadow Over Innsmouth, written by Dan Gildark, is actually an adaptation of a novel (which is something of a running theme with these movies). ![]() Despite the episode’s short timeframe and low production value, it manages to faithfully and amusingly recreate the terrifying story. It’s an updated version of the classic tale of a Miskatonic University student who moves into an unusually haunted house, adapted on the short story of the same name. One of his best episodes was Dreams in the Witch-House, which he contributed to the outstanding Masters of Horror series. ![]() Despite the fact that he’s directed many cult favorites, even his flops are hilarious. Lovecraftian films like Re-Animator and From Beyond made Stuart Gordon a legend in the horror community. 5: Masters of Horror: Dreams in the Witch-House
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