70 Films Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft

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…

This is a look at the life, work, and thought processes behind the creation of the Cthulhu mythos.

A team of humans travels to Sirius 6 after receiving an SOS signal. The planet was thought to be abandoned following the destruction of powerful weapons called "screamers." Upon arrival, the team discovers a small community of human survivors living…

Joe Slaader, a reclusive mountain man, is confined to the Ulster County Asylum after a horrific family tragedy. But Edward Eischel, a young intern, perceives something beyond mere savagery in Slaader. He believes Slaader is connected to a larger, more…

In the isolated village of Calder's End, an ancient windmill holds generations of dark secrets. Nicholas Grimshaw returns to his childhood home determined to end a family curse. His search leads him into the mill's hidden catacombs, where he confronts…

Thousands of years ago, the Argentinian town of Campo Del Cielo was struck by a meteor shower, drawing treasure hunters ever since. Now, the world's leading meteorite collector and smuggler, Robert Haag, arrives hoping to claim his share. This is…

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.

Does the exploration justify the descent into madness? This film charts a musical journey through the stories of H.P. Lovecraft, using illustrations by Picciotto, music by The Tiger Lillies, and soundscapes and narration by Hacke, who recites passages from Lovecraft's…

After a divorce, a writer relocates to a new house to work on her next book. She soon discovers the house holds unsettling secrets. A giant rat appears in her room at night, and a portal to another dimension exists…

In H.P. Lovecraft's *The Last Battleground*, a night of unimaginable horror descends, unleashing the darkness and the consequences of humanity's wickedness. A disparate group of individuals – a homeless girl, a clairvoyant artist, a troubled wife with an imaginary companion,…

A group of friends find an ancient book, the Necronomicon, also known as the Book of the Dead. They learn the book connects our world to the realm of ancient creatures, beings predating human civilization.

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…

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…

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.

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…

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 short film inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft.

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.

Shortly after marrying, the gifted poet Edward Derby (Erick Robertson) experiences increasingly violent mood swings and behavioral changes. He confides in his friend and advisor, Professor Dan Upton (J.D. Lloyd), that his wife Asenath Waite (Angela Gillo) is manipulating him…

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.…

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…

Disillusioned with the world and focused on the esoteric, H.P. Lovecraft deliberately crafted stories that explored the unimaginable, tapping into primal fears. His mythology, featuring creatures like Cthulhu and the Necronomicon, remains deeply mysterious. Directors Patrick Mario Bernard and Pierre…

Several young girls have gone missing in the area surrounding the Mary Magdalen Halfway House for Troubled Girls.

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.

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…

In 2078, on the barren mining planet Sirius 6B, a decade of war results in the creation of 'Screamers' – advanced weapons designed to eliminate any life. These self-replicating, blade-wielding entities were engineered to hunt and destroy all opposition. As…

H.P. Lovecraft's story of ancient evil unfolds across time in THE DARKNESS BEYOND. It begins in 1571 when a philosopher reads from the Necronomicon, unleashing a darkness that plagues future generations. Centuries later, in the devastated society of Arkham, a…

This psychological horror film adapts a short story by H.P. Lovecraft. Daniel Upton's friendship with Edward Derby is fractured when Edward falls for Asenath Waite, a hypnotist known for her strange reputation. As Edward's actions become increasingly bizarre and inexplicable…

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…

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…

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 journalist investigates the death of his colleague, who was researching the American artist Richard Upton Pickman. The journalist tracks Pickman down to Santiago and goes to see him.

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…

*The Eldritch Influence* explores the impact of H.P. Lovecraft, a literary figure whose uniquely dark vision profoundly affected countless artists, writers, mystics, and enthusiasts, even after his death. The film uses insightful interviews and lively commentary to paint a portrait…

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…

This collection features 13 unsettling horror stories from independent filmmakers in Southern Brazil. Exploring themes of ghosts, serial killers, and demons, these films present uniquely strange and disturbing narratives.

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 the summer of 1925, Randolph Carter takes a room in a rundown boarding house and befriends a peculiar doctor. After the doctor revives him from a heart attack, Carter uncovers a disturbing truth about him and the blurred boundary…

H.P. Lovecraft's chilling story *Beyond the Wall of Sleep* is reimagined as a modern noir film, paying homage to classic B-movie horror. It's a tale of growing madness and unsettling discoveries.

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…

Trapped in a nightmarish world of darkness and suffering, a group of people are at the mercy of the Puppetmaster, who dictates their destinies. The captives awaken in agony, some with minor injuries, others mortally wounded. The survivors face further…

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…

Randolph Carter repeatedly dreams of a wondrous city, each time being pulled away just as he's about to reach it from a high vantage point. H.P. Lovecraft's story follows Randolph's quest to find this mystical sunset city by appealing to…

Two estranged friends, Thurber (Murphy), and Eliot (Meinecke), reconnect over drinks, and Eliot is surprised by how much Thurber has changed. Thurber explains that Pickman (Timmis), a man he was studying for a paper on strange art, is connected to…

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…

Tore Forsman is an elderly man often considered odd, even eccentric. He resides in a secluded countryside home. For his entire life, he has concealed something locked away and sealed beneath his house.

Private investigator August T. Harrison returns to his work when a strange missing persons case comes his way. He soon discovers he's entangled in a dangerous conspiracy linked to the works of H.P. Lovecraft.

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…

Tax expert Luisa Llorente traveled to the Victorian Valdemar mansion to inventory property ownership. After her sudden disappearance, her company president, Maximilian, hires a private detective to find her. They soon learn that Luisa is not the first person to…

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 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.

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…

Pietro, Lucia, and her sister Alice live a simple life on a remote farm, working the land. Pietro is a strong and capable man, spared from war due to a knee injury. Lucia is a beautiful, quiet woman devoted to…

Artist Robert Pickman is haunted by terrifying visions. These visions are triggered by an ancient artifact he finds in a deserted church, revealing horrors beyond the natural world.