91 Films Inspired by Cthulhu

In late 1920s New England, friends Randolph Carter and Joel Manton visit a historic 17th-century cemetery on a bright autumn day. A disagreement sparks when Carter shares his horror stories, particularly one titled "The Unnamable," which Manton dismisses. Inspired by…

Stranded on a Caribbean island after their ship sinks, a group of prisoners and a doctor find unexpected refuge with a couple who offer them a home. As hope for rescue dwindles, prisoners begin to disappear. The doctor investigates, uncovering…

A Seattle history professor returns to the Oregon coast to settle his mother's estate and reconnect with his estranged family. He rekindles a long-held friendship with a childhood friend, leading to a passionate reunion. As a series of unforeseen events…

A man locks up his former junkie friend in a remote cabin in San Diego, intending to force him into a week of sobriety. However, strange occurrences suggest the events of that week are being inexplicably altered.

Having overcome the challenges of R'yleh and the Frozen Kingdom, Howard Lovecraft journeys to the Undersea Kingdom. His mission: rescue his family, safeguard three enigmatic magical books, and avert the looming fury of Cthulhu.

Following the death of his daughter, Eleanor, renowned scientist Dr. Herbert West obsessively experiments with a serum he created, hoping to revive her.

For seven years, Tricia's husband has been missing. Now, her younger sister Callie comes to live with her as the family faces the decision of officially declaring him dead. Tricia resists, still clinging to hope, while Callie urges her to…

Following a failed drug deal, a group of punks seek refuge in a remote mansion. However, the house itself turns hostile, becoming a source of terror and death for those within its walls.

A driven doctor develops experimental eyedrops that allow people to see through solid objects. Initially thrilled by his invention, he soon faces dire consequences as he understands the dangers of his creation, endangering those around him. Torn between personal gain…

A librarian discovers a copy of the legendary Necronomicon, inadvertently unleashing chaos upon the world.

In the harsh winter of 1982, a small research team in Antarctica unearths a remarkable find: a perfectly preserved alien body frozen in the ice for over 100,000 years. As they thaw and study it, they discover the creature can…

A group of explorers find evidence of humanity's beginnings on Earth, setting them on a quest to the farthest reaches of space. There, they face a frightening conflict to protect the survival of humankind.

A string of murders prompts the police to seek the assistance of an occult expert.

Reporter Rebecca Marsh is filming a Halloween piece about horror author H.P. Lovecraft when she uncovers a shocking truth: the terrifying stories he wrote aren't fiction. The creatures and secret societies detailed in his work are real.

John Reilly inherits an old Italian castle and moves there with his family. They soon discover the castle hides a terrifying secret: it's haunted by a bloodthirsty creature. John and his family must fight to find the source of this…

A mother and her two sons assist in caring for their grandmother, who possesses mystical abilities.

After his last journey, Howard Lovecraft leads an expedition to Antarctica. Their mission: to stop the awakening of Cthulhu.

After a boating accident off Spain, Paul and his girlfriend Barbara arrive in the isolated fishing village of Imboca. As darkness falls, residents begin vanishing, and strange creatures emerge. Suddenly hunted by the entire town, Paul flees and discovers Imboca's…

Two college freshmen, Debbie and Marcie, discover a hidden world of role-playing games after attending a party. They become deeply engrossed in the immersive experience, and the game quickly takes over their lives. Debbie's involvement in the RPG's pagan elements…

A woman is terrified after seeing a horrifying vision during a séance: a Dunwich priest taking his own life in a church cemetery. New York reporter Peter Bell investigates the strange event and discovers the priest's death has opened a…

This film follows an insurance investigator who becomes fascinated by a horror writer's books. As he investigates the writer's devoted fans, he discovers disturbing connections between the stories and their readers' lives. The movie explores themes of obsession, the impact…

A team of international researchers exploring the Arctic Ocean for resources detects an unusual sound originating from the far north. Intrigued, they begin tracking the sound into unexplored waters.

In Louisiana, at the infamous Whateley House, Lavina gives birth to twins whose destinies are predetermined. A decade later, three occult scholars discover a page is missing from the Necronomicon, the forbidden book. This triggers the Black Brotherhood to summon…

A college student renting a room in an old boarding house uncovers a sinister plot. He learns that otherworldly forces intend to sacrifice his neighbor’s baby.

Occult expert Dr. Henry Armitage searches for missing student Nancy Wagner after she disappears from the isolated Whateley manor in Dunwich. There, he encounters resistance from Wilbur Whateley, who has dangerous plans for her. Armitage investigates the manor's history and…

Students from Miskatonic University decide to spend the night in the infamous Winthrop House, a mansion with a three-century-long reputation for being haunted. The house has a dark history, stemming from the gruesome murder of Joshua Winthrop by a creature…

A driven young executive is dispatched to the Swiss Alps to bring back his company's CEO from a secluded, seemingly utopian wellness retreat. However, he begins to question the nature of the spa's extraordinary therapies.

After losing their jobs at a university, a team of parapsychologists start a ghost-busting business, equipped with proton packs. They get their first client: a cellist living in a fancy apartment plagued by supernatural entities dwelling inside her refrigerator. These…

A notorious bank robber dies after killing his wife and escaping capture. His daughter, Lila Lee, receives a letter about his near-death and a plea to see her. Torn between her guardian, a minister, and her father, Lila travels to…

In 1890s New England, two lighthouse keepers struggle to hold onto their minds while stationed on a secluded and enigmatic island.

A recent graduate student's life is upended when he learns a shocking truth: he is connected to a lineage of monstrous beings. He must now confront his destiny and choose his own path. Adapted from a story by H.P. Lovecraft.

Mia, struggling with drug addiction, decides to go into withdrawal at their family's isolated cabin in the woods. She invites her brother David, his girlfriend Natalie, and friends Olivia and Eric for support. While at the cabin, Eric discovers a…

At the secluded Arboria Institute, a troubled young woman is held by a doctor seeking inner peace. He uses advanced technology to control her mind. She silently awaits her next session with the unsettling Dr. Barry Nyle, hoping to escape.…

Seeking a simpler life, the Gardner family relocates to a secluded farm in rural New England. As they adjust to their new surroundings, a meteorite crashes into their yard, sinking into the ground and spreading an unusual, alien color across…

A driven neuroscientist, fleeing law enforcement, harnesses a neutrino burst to revive his deceased wife. He inadvertently awakens hidden abilities in her, which now endanger the lives of everyone close to him.

In 1950s Hollywood, an actress, a private detective, a powerful senator, and a mysterious witch become entangled in a captivating story of magic and murder. Secrets and danger hide beneath the dazzling surface of the silver screen era as each…

A biologist joins a risky, confidential expedition to an enigmatic area where the natural world behaves unpredictably.

A mother's intense devotion to televangelism leads to a horrifying night when a pulsating growth erupts from her son's throat. After expelling the parasite, the son becomes compelled to commit murder and feed corpses to monstrous creatures that begin to…

In Boston, Dr. Richard Graves dies mysteriously while researching the history of his imposing house, driven by both curiosity and personal tragedy. His colleague and friend, Dr. Norman Boyle, takes over Graves' research and moves his family into the mansion.…

After a brutal attack in the wilderness leaves him the only survivor, a man seeks answers with the aid of a photographer and a police officer. They soon discover they are confronting something far more terrifying than they imagined: an…

H.P. Lovecraft's universe is a terrifying one, filled with inescapable horrors. Whether facing savage cannibals or the awakening of ancient rituals, the unfortunate are doomed. No one is safe, not even those who venture near the town of Danwich or…

Folklore professor Albert Wilmarth explores stories of unusual creatures in remote Vermont hills. His investigation uncovers a frightening reality hidden within those legends.

This low-budget film, starring a young Bruce Campbell, is the origin of the popular Evil Dead series. It’s a resourceful and innovative take on supernatural horror with a distinctive blend of humor that became a hallmark of cult classic cinema.…

On a secluded estate, a young man discovers his fiancé's wheelchair-bound father, a brilliant scientist, has accidentally unleashed a terrifying natural force. A meteorite on the property emits radiation, causing plants to grow into monstrous sizes. The young man's wife…

Charlie Baxter, a screenwriter struggling for his next break, finds a room in a dilapidated mansion high in the Malibu mountains. Emotionally detached and creatively stalled, he rewrites low-budget sci-fi and horror scripts. He soon discovers the room above his…

Following a devastating earthquake that damages their underwater research station, six scientists face a desperate race against time. They must journey two miles across the treacherous, unexplored ocean floor to reach safety.

College friends gather for a forest getaway, only to find themselves hunted by a sinister force within the woods.

A team of graduate students and scientists discover a hidden canister in an abandoned church. They open it, releasing a mysterious liquid that begins to transform people worldwide. As society descends into chaos and people succumb to dark impulses, the…

Years after escaping a secluded cult, two brothers are drawn back to its community. There, they begin to question their past perceptions as the group’s teachings appear surprisingly rational.

Kenny Crawford travels to Dunwich after learning his brother Andrew is in a mental institution and is suspected of involvement in several disappearances. With assistance from local reporter Marsha Calloway and the unusual Upton Armitage, Kenny investigates the events leading…

Arkham, 1975. When Jonathan Davis' father vanishes, Jonathan follows his trail to Germany, specifically the Swabian-Franconian Forest where his father was stationed after World War II. Determined to find him and bring him home, Jonathan uncovers a disturbing mystery rooted…

A young journalist searches for her missing friend, who was exploring psychedelic drugs. With help from a rebellious writer, she uncovers a dangerous world of secret government chemical experiments and a puzzling radio signal with an unexplained source.

In Arkham, Dan Upton fears his friend Edward Derby is being drawn into a cult by his new girlfriend, Asenath Waite. At the same time, Inspector LeGrasse investigates a series of strange murders where victims are decapitated and drained of…

A psychology student haunted by childhood night terrors confronts the unsettling truth that her nightmares might have been real.

In the hidden rooms of a university annex, scientist Herbert West's unusual research is causing rumors among students. West, a brilliant and intensely curious scientist, is determined to understand life and death, especially how to reanimate bodies. He conducts secret…

A naive artist falls for a prostitute, only to discover she's destined to be the bride of the alien god Cthulhu. To rescue her, he must prevent an ancient cult from summoning their deity and wiping out humanity.

A team of researchers working at an archaeological dig unearths a remarkably preserved ancient Mayan organism. What begins as a fascinating discovery quickly becomes a terrifying ordeal when they realize the creature is alive and possesses unusual resilience and speed.…

While on patrol, Officer Daniel Carter finds a wounded man on a deserted road. He takes him to a small, rural hospital, only to find that everyone inside – patients and staff alike – is changing into monstrous creatures. As…

Dr. Herbert West, still serving time for past experiments that went wrong, resumes his research within the confines of a maximum-security prison. His work is disrupted by the arrival of a new prison doctor and the brother of a woman…

A man battling a mysterious illness seeks answers about his past. With conventional treatments failing, he and his girlfriend travel to a remote island, rumored to be the home of his ancestors. There, they discover his family is alive and…

Prudence and Hope are twin sisters with a strange connection. They can feel each other's desires and pleasures, no matter how far apart they are.

Robert Manning's life changes when he learns his brother has disappeared from a remote country house in Greymarsh. He travels there to find out what happened, arriving at the unsettling estate. The people who live there appear welcoming, but local…

A group of college students accidentally summon a terrifying entity from another dimension during a risky ritual in their dorm. The creature, formless and sinister, begins to haunt the campus, spreading fear and panic. As chaos erupts, the students and…

A young professor accepts a position at a secluded New England college, unknowingly bringing a sinister curse with him. Inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft.

A world where science and the supernatural collide, examining how we perceive reality. The Resonator, once thought to transform communication, is now viewed with dread after its creator's death. An ambitious psychiatrist takes possession of the machine, determined to revive…

Following a severe storm, a Louisiana campground is discovered with mutilated bodies. Investigative reporter Clint Harrison learns of a local legend surrounding the reclusive Dansen family, who are suspected in the killings. Seeking answers, Clint and his friends choose to…

This collection of films includes a sequel to TRANCERS, written by the original creators Danny Bilson and Paul DeMeo. It also features a new adaptation of Lovecraft's work, THE EVIL CLERGYMAN, starring Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton, and a sequel…

In 1940s, magic is ordinary. A world of enchantment is commonplace. A seasoned detective investigates a strange case: the theft of a powerful magical book. His search leads him through a society where magic is woven into daily life, revealing…

A 17th-century warlock, burned at the stake, returns as a spirit to exact revenge on the descendants who condemned him. Possessing his great-grandson, the warlock launches a terrifying campaign of vengeance against the family responsible for his death. This supernatural…

Five friends travel to a secluded cabin for a relaxing weekend. But as night arrives, they realize something sinister is happening, and their idyllic escape is far from what they thought.

Seeking escape from his troubles, a young man travels to Italy and begins a relationship with a woman who carries a deeply hidden, ancient secret.

Dr. Henry West, who previously experimented with reanimating the dead, begins a new project to create life. He works with Dan, a young student grieving the loss of his love, Meg Halsey, to try and bring her back. Driven by…

Sam, a writer hoping to make his mark, takes a job as a clerk at a grocery store in a rundown part of Los Angeles. The store is owned by Dr. Munoz, a mysterious man with a past as a…

Young scientists at Miskatonic University build a time machine and soon discover they are caught in the crosshairs of strange, powerful entities from beyond our world. They realize they are not in control of their invention, but rather being guided…

While visiting his father at Arkham Sanitarium, a young Howard Lovecraft inadvertently uses the infamous Necronomicon to open a gateway to a bizarre, icy realm inhabited by terrifying beings, launching him into a perilous journey.

Detective Diana Olmstead investigates a body found with an unusual egg sac. Following a clue, she travels to Innsmouth, where she encounters Alice Marsh and experiences a dangerous and terrifying ordeal.

This anthology film journeys into the unsettling world of H.P. Lovecraft, presented in four interconnected stories. The central story, "The Library," shows Lovecraft discovering a mysterious book, unknowingly releasing a dangerous creature. This leads into three separate horror tales: "The…

Charles Dexter Ward, a wealthy and brilliant scientist, discovers a mysterious old diary that plunges him into darkness. Driven by a desire for eternal life, he undertakes a perilous quest to resurrect the past through ancient rituals and human remains.…

In the isolated, storm-swept town of Leffert's Corners, dark secrets hide beneath the cemetery. For years, monstrous creatures have thrived in the graveyard below. Driven by fear, the townspeople make a dangerous plan to destroy the ghoul-infested burial ground. Their…

A team of skilled criminals attempts a high-stakes heist on a luxurious South Pacific liner. Their plans go awry when they encounter colossal, tentacled sea creatures that have taken over the ship. A deadly conflict erupts between the criminals and…

On a remote island off the coast of America, the Whateley family's old mill is haunted by a disturbing, blood-stained history. After a tragic accident kills her parents, Susannah is sent to New York by her aunt Agatha, hoping to…

A violent storm leaves a thick fog blanketing a small town in Maine. David Drayton and his five-year-old son are trapped inside the local grocery store with other townspeople. They soon realize the fog hides terrifying dangers that put their…

A young man is troubled by unsettling dreams that seem connected to a book he inherited. This leads him to discover the writings of H.P. Lovecraft.

Jeff, a struggling office worker, discovers he's the last living relative of horror author H.P. Lovecraft. Unbeknownst to him, Lovecraft's terrifying creations are real and pose a threat to humanity. Jeff and his best friend Charlie are compelled into a…

When a professor dies, he leaves his great-nephew a collection of documents about the Cthulhu Cult. The nephew starts to understand why his grandfather was so interested in the cult. Slowly, he pieces together the frightening implications of his grandfather's…

Inspired by a H.P. Lovecraft story, *Pickman's Model* centers on Richard Upton Pickman, a painter known for creating art of extreme and disturbing nature. William Thurber, an occult art enthusiast and writer, becomes increasingly fascinated with Pickman, delving deeper into…

The peaceful village of Midsomer in the English countryside is disrupted by a series of shocking crimes that shatter its calm appearance. Detective Chief Inspector John Barnaby and his sergeant, Emma Graham, investigate. They navigate a complex network of suspects,…

Ash Williams and his girlfriend, Linda, go on a weekend trip to a secluded cabin. Their peaceful getaway turns terrifying when they find a hidden log cabin with a voice recording from an archaeologist. The recording contains ancient chants from…

Ash, an ordinary department store worker, is suddenly transported to medieval England. He's equipped with modern weapons like a shotgun and chainsaw, and must survive in a dangerous new world. He meets a strong and captivating woman, and together they…