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Tag Archives: H. P. Lovecraft
Cosmic Horror in a Glass: Enjoy a Cthulhu Cocktail with “H.P. Lovecraft’s The Deep Ones”
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
The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies
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
“Starfish” Blends Grief With Lovecraft In Unexpected Ways
“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
Posted in Miscellanious, Movies
Tagged A.T. White, apocalypse, cancer, H. P. Lovecraft, monsters, starfish, virginia gardner
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Heed Cthulhu’s Call at The Lex Theatre
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
Posted in Events, Miscellanious, Theater, Upcoming Events
Tagged H. P. Lovecraft, Halloween, horror, The Call of Cthulhu, The Lex Theatre, The Visceral Company, theater
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The Visceral Company Presents “The Call Of Cthulhu” 9/26 – 12/7/14
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
Posted in Events, Miscellanious, Theater
Tagged Call of Cthulthu, H. P. Lovecraft, The Lex Theatre, The Visceral Company
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Movie Review: “Banshee Chapter”
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
Posted in Miscellanious, Movies
Tagged alternate dimensions, banshee chapter, DMT, from beyond, H. P. Lovecraft, MKUltra, psychedelic drugs
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Wicked Lit 2013: Classic Horror Literature Come to Life
[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
Posted in Events, Miscellanious, Theater, Upcoming Events
Tagged edgar allan poe, H. P. Lovecraft, Halloween, horror literature, immersive theater, sleepy hollow, wicked lit
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Summon the Deep One and Tell Your Neighbors!
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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Tagged H. P. Lovecraft, HP, San Pedro, Warner Grand Theater
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