The Eldritch Influence: The Life, Vision, and Phenomenon of H.P. Lovecraft (2003)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 25M

Director : Shawn R Owens

Synopsis

The Eldritch Influence looks at the world of literary outsider H.P. Lovecraft who posthumously infected a large number of artists, writers, mystics, and fanatics with his wonderfully bleak worldview. Using passionate interviews and colorful commentary the film presents a picture of Lovecraft’s life and thought through those he’s touched and inspired. Featuring extensive interviews with Lovecraft biographer S.T. Joshi, authors Ramsey Campbell, Neil Gaiman, Brian Lumley, and filmmaker Stuart Gordon.

Actors

Ramsey Campbell
Ramsey Campbell
Himself
Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman
Himself
Stuart Gordon
Stuart Gordon
Himself
S.T. Joshi
S.T. Joshi
Himself
Andrew Leman
Andrew Leman
Himself
Brian Lumley
Brian Lumley
Himself
Christian Matzke
Christian Matzke
Himself
Andrew Migliore
Andrew Migliore
Himself
Aaron Vanek
Aaron Vanek
Himself

Crews

Shawn R Owens
Shawn R Owens
Director

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