"Call of Cthulhu" is arguably the best known story written by master of horror, H.P. Lovecraft. It's a story about cults, ancient gods, dreams and strange coincidences. The story is told through a series of flashbacks within flashbacks. It's a difficult narrative technique to write, let alone film. So it's no wonder that so many filmmakers have declared the story unfilmable. Then came the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society.
With a haunting soundtrack, stark visuals and dream sequences reminiscent of Salvador Dahli, the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society's Call of Cthulhu film is a rare treat for fans of horror and Golden Age cinema.
One of the reasons that this film so smart is because the filmmakers filmed it as if it was produced in 1926. It's a silent movie! While the visuals are stunning, the film also uses an old silent movie conceit; title cards. The filmmakers do a fine job conveying the story and it looks fantastic.
The DVD is available through the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society's website. The movie runs at 47 minutes and there are some nifty extras. It's definitely worth a horror fan's skrill.
