The Horror of H.P. Lovecraft

Original title: LovecraCked! The Movie

2006
Unrated
1h 24m

IMDb RATING

3.8/10

214

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Follow the exploits of a bumbling investigative journalist as he struggles to discover the truth behind enigmatic horror author H.P. Lovecraft and his mysterious past. Along the way strange and macabre tales play out, pulling the reporter ever deeper into the writer's mystical world. Will the journalist finally prevail or will he end up without a clue as usual? One thing's for sure, the truth is out there... he's just not entirely sure where.

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IMDb RATING

3.8/10

214

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
The opening swamp scene of the movie was originally intended to take place in a marsh in the south of Germany. When the location fell through it was decided that it would be more in keeping with the film's often self-deprecatory style of humor to change the setting of the scene to a kiddie pool in someone's backyard.

Goofs
During the credits, all of the actor's names are shown on the left side while the character's names are on the right.

However, the character: Randolph Carter - in "The Statement of Randolph Carter" - and the actor portraying him: Jeffrey Velazquez, have their entries reversed.

Quotes
Journalist: Lovecraft was born in Providence Road Island on August 20th, 1890. This... is not his home.

Connections
References Re-Animator (1985)

Great movie for fans of Lovecraft

If you love independent cinema, or H. P. Lovecraft, definitely check this movie out. It shows that you don't need to be associated to with a huge studio to make a witty, well made film.

Elias as the hapless journalist leads us through a compilation of shorts which embody the spirit of Lovecraft, but at the same to are quite humorous. And what other movie can boast having aliens, zombies, and snowmen?

The only thing I would say is if you haven't read Lovecraft, I think some of the references and jokes which I enjoyed may be lost on you, but nonetheless I would still say to check it out!