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form y separately published work icon Cthulhu single work   film/TV  
Adaptation of The Dunwich Horror H. P. Lovecraft , 1929 single work novella and The Thing on the Doorstep H. P. Lovecraft , 1937 single work novella
Issue Details: First known date: 2000... 2000 Cthulhu
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An Australian-made independent adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's short stories, particularly 'The Thing on the Doorstep' and 'The Dunwich Horror'.

Two university students studying esoteric religions and cults, Dan Upton and Edward Derby, begin to grow apart after Edward becomes involved with Asenath Waite, whose father Ephraim is a notorious dabbler in the black arts. As Asenath's control over Edward increases, so too do the mysterious murders in the neighbourhood. While local police officer LeGrasse suspects that the killer is not of this dimension, while Dan begins to suspect that Asenath is possessed by the spirit of her late father.

Notes

  • A short clip of this film is available via Lovecraft film fansite Arkham Drive-in: http://www.arkhamdrive-in.com/Reviews/Cthulhu%282000%29.html (Sighted: 19/7/2012)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

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      Australia,
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      Onara Films ,
      2000 .
      person or book cover
      Screen cap from opening credits
      Extent: 75min.p.
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