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

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.

Top Cast

  • 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

Overview

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.

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