Lovecraft Mythos - Cosmic Horror

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H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos is a shared universe far larger and more terrifying than that of humanity, where ancient, malevolent beings known as the Great Old Ones slumber in the depths of space or time. After Lovecraft's death, the Mythos has been expanded and developed by many authors, including August Derleth, Clark Ashton Smith, and Robert E. Howard. These and many other authors have helped to flesh out the Mythos into a rich and complex Dark Universe.

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The origin and "core" of the Mythos start of course with the collection 23 of Lovecraft’s greatest weird tales. In these stories, monstrous entities traverse the gulfs of time and space and humankind cowers in fright at the havoc they wreak.

Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos - (Suggested Reading Order)

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EXTRA - The Complete Cthulhu Mythos Tales by H.P. Lovecraft from Barnes & Noble

A collection of correspondence to and from HPL. Also contained are many of his original manuscripts. (Brown University)

Mythos Anthologies

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According to The Telegraph, cousins Roger Lewis and Jeff Lewis are set to begin filming the horror feature this June via their newly launched production banner Woodlake Entertainment.

https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3951766/malcolm-mcdowell-to-star-in-h-p-lovecrafts-herbert-west-reanimator-from-haunting-in-connecticut-writers/

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The Rig, a British series set on a remote oil rig in the North Sea that becomes cut off from the mainland by a mysterious fog. Across its two seasons, The Rig steadily evolves from a tense survival mystery into something much stranger.

Although The Rig doesn’t directly adapt either writer’s work, it captures the essence of what made both H.P. Lovecraft and Stephen King legends of modern fiction. The result is a chilling supernatural thriller that weaponizes its lonely offshore setting and the ancient force hidden beneath the ocean floor, creating a show that feels like the perfect meeting point between the two titans of horror.

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Check out the Gameplay Reveal Trailer for The Sinking City 2, a third-person action Lovecraftian horror shooter developed by Frogwares. Players will head straight for the flooded city of Arkham during the roaring '20s. Explore the drenched city alleys, face eldritch monsters, and descend into the madness of the city. The Sinking City 2 is launching in Summer 2026 for PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).

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cross-posted from: https://sopuli.xyz/post/45150123

This is part of their crowdfund campaign for the new season of their full cast audio drama, trying to get new listeners. First 3 seasons were produced by the BBC, and they’re universally great. But they’re off on their own this time. The sound design across the seasons has been fantastic, the writing great, and the performances stellar.

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“It is a universe that lends itself to interactivity. You have detectives, a dark and horrific world, creatures, and ancestral cults devoted to ancient entities. It is a rich and expansive lore.”

So enthuses Tommaso Nuti, Game Director at Big Bad Wolf and creative mind behind the recently-released Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, when asked why H.P. Lovecraft’s singular imaginings seem to be so much more popular in the gaming world than they are in other art forms. Indeed, while there’s a relative dearth of cosmic horror outings nowadays in cinema or on television, it sometimes feels like you can barely move for them on the Steam store. (...)

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Traveler

The Model

Witch little helper

Dunwich Night

High House in the Mist

Escape from R'lyeh

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Lovecraftian Days features limited-time discounts, demos, and exclusive content, alongside a dedicated showcase spotlighting upcoming and newly released titles. Players can explore the full event on Steam until April 16.

Join the Lovecraftian Games Discord for the latest news and announcements. Throughout the festival week, it will additionally feature event coverage and sneak peeks, exclusive giveaways, community discussions and live updates of the event.

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/40820867

edit: I had to combine the panels and messed up the order

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https://cabrol.artstation.com/

Interior art for a spanish version of H.P. Lovecraft´s "At the mountains of Madness" by the Illustrator and comic book artist Sebastián Cabrol. Alma editorial 2018. Inks on paper; digital tone.

At The mountains of Madness

Hyperborean Temple

Tindalos.

Dawn. Washed ink and digital painting.

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Whilst on a camping trip in the woods, Sarah and her boyfriend (Joseph) begin driving back home after a long weekend. When they suddenly hit something the road, they are pulled into a new world where Sarah must endure to find Joseph and get him back.

Inspired by HP Lovecraft's short story "The Festival", the film takes many nods from that work, which helped craft the horror elements and layers of the story.

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THE OUTSIDER is a handmade puppet film based on the H.P. Lovecraft story. It screened at film festivals across North America during 2024-25, gaining nominations and winning a best-in-festival award.

The film was made by Portland, OR production duo Pagan Circus on a micro budget and a tight deadline. It features live puppetry (no stop motion), handmade sets and props, and a fresh, dialogue-free take on the original horror tale.

If you enjoy what we do, please Like, Subscribe, share, and leave your thoughts in the comments. We're crafting an entire puppet dimension, piece by piece, and even these simple actions help us to grow and share it with you. THANK YOU!

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Archive of Dr. Layman's video essay on Lovecraftian Horror.

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