Top 100 Films & Television Series You Didn’t Know Were Lovecraftian (Part 3 of 4)

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Here’s part 3 of G&H’s comprehensive look at Lovecraftian-esque films.

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Greetings from the Ether,

As the third part of our “Lovecraft in Film” series, we will be exploring 25 films that, while not direct adaptations, are inspired either partially or greatly by Lovecraft’s fiction. Prepare for madness as we embark into the unknown. These films are in NO PARTICULAR ORDER. This is not a ranked list.

Catch the first article here and the second one here!

50. THE RUINS (2008)

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A pretty divisive film, we have a lot of Lovecraftian themes to boot. Most of them lying in the concept of an archaeological dig that uncovers an ancient evil. Definitely worth a viewing if you haven’t had the chance!

49. BEYOND THE BLACK RAINBOW (2010)

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A visually delightful treat, Beyond the Black Rainbow follows a telepathic patient attempting to escape an institute. Looking like it came from the mind of Nicolas Winding-Refn, this film is filled with twists and…

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Top 100 Films & Television Series You Didn’t Know Were Lovecraftian (Part 2 of 4)

Posted on by plmcmillan

Here’s part two of G&H’s Lovecraftian influenced film list!

Gehenna & Hinnom Books

Greetings from the Ether,

As the second part of our “Lovecraft in Film” series, we will be exploring 25 films that, while not direct adaptations, are inspired either partially or greatly by Lovecraft’s fiction. Prepare for madness as we embark into the unknown. These films are in NO PARTICULAR ORDER. This is not a ranked list.

Catch the first article here!

75. ANGEL HEART (1987)

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A film that was controversial as hell when it released, Angel Heart has since gained a cult following. Telling the story of a private investigator searching for a missing man, only to uncover horrifying occult secrets, this film remains a powerhouse in the 1980s horror genre. Its Lovecraftian influence stems from the unreliable narrative, the madness which ensues for our protagonist, and the occult dealings that determine Harry Angel’s (Mickey Rourke) fate.

74. ANNIHILATION (2018)

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Based on the weird novel of the same name…

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Top 100 Films & Television Series You Didn’t Know Were Lovecraftian (Part 1 of 4)

Posted on by plmcmillan

Craving some cosmic horror? Check out G&H’s part 1 look of 100 films inspired by Lovecraft!!

Gehenna & Hinnom Books

Greetings from the Ether,

As the first part of our “Lovecraft in Film” series, we will be exploring 25 films that, while not direct adaptations, are inspired either partially or greatly by Lovecraft’s fiction. Prepare for madness as we embark into the unknown. These films are in NO PARTICULAR ORDER. This is not a ranked list.

100. UZUMAKI (SPIRAL) (2000)

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Based on the manga of the same name by Junji Ito, Uzumaki has been called “the scariest movie you’ve never seen.” The inhabitants of a small Japanese town become increasingly obsessed with and tormented by spirals. Containing the cosmic madness that Lovecraft’s fiction often portrayed, Ito has openly cited Lovecraft as an inspiration for his work. Uzumaki holds nothing back. Prepare for some astonishingly horrifying imagery.

99. CABIN IN THE WOODS (2011)

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Being more a satire of the horror genre, Cabin in the Woods is now considered a…

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