Tag Archives: H. P. Lovecraft

Cosmic Horror in a Glass: Enjoy a Cthulhu Cocktail with “H.P. Lovecraft’s The Deep Ones”

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Paul Gaita

Though H.P. Lovecraft never touched a drop of alcohol, one imagines that the Recluse of Providence might be amused by the idea of a cocktail inspired by the Big Daddy of his sprawling and influential Cthulhu Mythos (actually, he wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Simone Snaith

The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies is a masterclass organization named after the Miskatonic University in H.P. Lovecraft’s stories (first appearing in “Herbert West – Reanimator”). Mostly run by volunteers, the classes are created and taught by writers, scholars, directors, … Continue reading →

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“Starfish” Blends Grief With Lovecraft In Unexpected Ways

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Simone Snaith

“Starfish” is a dreamy, atmospheric film that blends a young woman’s grief over the death of her best friend—and guilt over an unrelated infidelity—with a sudden apocalyptic event similar to the premise of the 2013 movie “Banshee Chapter,” which in … Continue reading →

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Heed Cthulhu’s Call at The Lex Theatre

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Lori Nyx

Sick of this accursed heatwave? Longing for the thrills and chills of the Halloween season to commence? No need to pray to the Great Old Ones, just slither on down to the little theater on the corner of Lexington and … Continue reading →

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The Visceral Company Presents “The Call Of Cthulhu” 9/26 – 12/7/14

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Lori Nyx

Eager to get a jump on the Halloween season? Well, the stars are in alignment and the Great Old Ones have heard your prayers! L.A. horror theatre troupe, The Visceral Company, is previewing an adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s “The Call of … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Banshee Chapter”

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Simone Snaith

Banshee Chapter, written and directed by Blair Erickson, draws from the real life MKUltra experiments by the CIA, and H.P. Lovecraft’s story “From Beyond”. While MKUltra is defined in the movie, there is only one joking reference to “From Beyond”, … Continue reading →

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Wicked Lit 2013: Classic Horror Literature Come to Life

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Simone Snaith

[youtube]WO9y7ONkfcg[/youtube] Act fast for standby tickets to Wicked Lit, the immersive theatrical production of classic horror tales that runs until November 2nd at the Mountain View Cemetery in Altadena. The popular event, which has the audience on its feet and … Continue reading →

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Summon the Deep One and Tell Your Neighbors!

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Lori Nyx

In mid September, The Los Angeles H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival will wind its tentacles round the Warner Grand Theater in San Pedro. I can think of no better place to celebrate the mysterious, macabre and maddening than our own … Continue reading →

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