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James Wan Dives Into Lovecraftian Horror With Call of Cthulhu Adaptation

Director James Wan stakes his claim into cosmic horror territory with a confirmed movie adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s The Call of Cthulhu.

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15 Best Lovecraftian Horror Anime

Exploring themes of existentialism, cosmic horror and so much more, anime like Parasyte and Angel's Egg have an undeniable Lovecraftian vibe.

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H.P. Lovecraft's Dream Cycle Short Stories Gets Manga Adaptation by Gou Tanabe

Artist Gou Tanabe launches Short Stories about Dreamlands, a manga adaptation of author H.P. Lovecraft’s Dream Cycle works.

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How Fallout Tackled The Cosmic Horror Genre With Ug-Qualtoth

Fallout has a rich history of weird themes, and Bethesda has maintained a strong focus on Fallout's cosmic horror by introducing Lovecraftian gods.

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The Whisperer in Darkness Is the Cthulhu Tale That Can Elevate Lovecraftian Cinema

Lovecraftian cinema is gaining steam in modern cinema, but this classic Cthulhu Mythos film is the pinnacle of connecting cosmic horror to audiences.

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EXCLUSIVE: Laurie Foster Dives Into Cthulhu Is Hard to Spell's Inclusive Mission

While H.P. Lovecraft has an infamous, racist reputation, a diverse group of comic creators reclaim cosmic horror in Cthulhu Is Hard to Spell.

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Cosmic Horror Isn’t Just H.P. Lovecraft - And These Scary Movies Prove It

Cosmic horror is often considered synonymous with author H.P. Lovecraft, but here are some great examples of cosmic horror movies that aren't his.

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Cosmic Horror: The Terrifying Sub-Genre, Explained

Lovecraftian horror aka "cosmic horror" is a genre of fiction that is having something of a renaissance on the big screen. But what exactly is it?

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This '80s Classic Remains a Staple for HP Lovecraft Fans

The 1986 film adaptation of HP Lovecraft's From Beyond was a bomb upon release, but it endures as a cult classic nearly 35 years later.

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10 Best Board Games That Take A Long Time To Play
15 Best Board Games That Take A Long Time To Play

Some board games are over in an afternoon, while others can take days to play. Some of the best games take tens or even hundreds of hours to complete.

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15 Best Board Games Based On H.P. Lovecraft, Ranked

H.P. Lovecraft's brilliant imagination has inspired several entertaining board games that utilize his gothic atmosphere and terrifying monsters.

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15 Board Games That Have Amazing Miniatures

Miniatures are a staple of a well-produced game these days, and many gamers agree that they help a game stand out from the vast sea of competition.

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The Cthulhu Mythos' Greatest Threats to Humanity Aren't the Cosmic Gods

The Gods and Great Old Ones of the Cthulhu Mythos are powerful but not alone. The species and denizens within are a tangible threat to humans.

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Why Lovecraft's Most Powerful God Can't Be Adapted to Film
Why Lovecraft's Most Powerful God Can't Be Adapted to Film

Lovecraftian entities and gods are difficult enough to adapt because they represent alien concepts, but the most powerful god isn't one to film.

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Why a Cthulhu Mythos Cinematic Universe Needs Dreams in the Witch House

A Dreams in the Witch House film brings several visual and thematic elements and a central villain beyond comparison to the Cthulhu Mythos.

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This Cthulhu Mythos Story Will Take a Lovecraftian Universe to the Next Level

After establishing a foundation for a Cthulhu Mythos film series, this Lovecraft story could expand on both the themes and entities that exist.

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This Story Is the Perfect Choice for the Cthulhu Mythos' Next Film

As Lovecraftian adaptations gain more mainstream attention, the Cthulhu Mythos may be the next film universe, and a classic story should start it.

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Cabinet of Curiosities Leans on Lovecraft - For Better or Worse
Cabinet of Curiosities Leans on Lovecraft - For Better or Worse

H. P. Lovecraft's works are notoriously difficult to adapt due to their very nature. Cabinet of Curiosities adapts two stories with varying success.

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10 Fantasy Worlds To Turn Into Your Next D&D Setting

When looking for inspiration, Dungeons & Dragons players should look no further than pulling from pre-existing fantasy worlds.

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Image Comics' 3 Keys Is a Lovecraftian Horror Masterpiece

Lovecraftian horror is very much present as Halloween approaches. Image's 3 Keys Uses Eldritch Horror and 90s Nostalgia to make a perfect comic treat.

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