Title: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 18, 2011, 06:33:16 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 18, 2011, 06:33:16 PM
Discuss everything Lovecraft related here.
Back when last summer was running, I went to an "open" bookshop, on the lakeside. There, they had a copy of At the Mountains of Madness. I had previously heard of Howard Philips Lovecraft, a writer famous for his horror, supernatural stories.
I gave it a shot.
I was blown away. The writing style is unsettling and striking at the same time. The themes are just wonderful and leave you thinking a lot. After that, I bought a little anthology, in which there was The Call of Cthulhu. Another great piece of writing, even with its condition of being way shorter than the former novel. I loved it.
By Christmas 2010 I own the complete Anthology featuring all of his works.
And you?
Back when last summer was running, I went to an "open" bookshop, on the lakeside. There, they had a copy of At the Mountains of Madness. I had previously heard of Howard Philips Lovecraft, a writer famous for his horror, supernatural stories.
I gave it a shot.
I was blown away. The writing style is unsettling and striking at the same time. The themes are just wonderful and leave you thinking a lot. After that, I bought a little anthology, in which there was The Call of Cthulhu. Another great piece of writing, even with its condition of being way shorter than the former novel. I loved it.
By Christmas 2010 I own the complete Anthology featuring all of his works.
And you?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Jan 18, 2011, 06:36:34 PM
Post by: Shasvre on Jan 18, 2011, 06:36:34 PM
I've read some of the short story collections in my library, but that was a few years ago. I borrowed At the Mountains of Madness a couple of days ago though, but I have yet to read it.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 18, 2011, 06:56:47 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 18, 2011, 06:56:47 PM
Three words:
Read it immediately.
Read it immediately.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Jan 18, 2011, 07:02:38 PM
Post by: TheMonolith on Jan 18, 2011, 07:02:38 PM
I first heard about Lovecraft in a book about famous Sci-Fi monsters. The author had an entire chapter on The Colour out of Space, citing it as his favorite. The monster sounded so creative and unsettling.
I didn't get a chance to read it until a few years ago (after seeing a few bad movie adaptations) and I loved it.
I soon read other Lovecraft classics, like Dunwich and Cthulhu.
Lovecraft has never really lost his impact. Call me crazy, but I prefer his stuff to Poe. Poe was more personal in his stories, focusing on closed in areas. Lovecraft's stuff often had apocalyptic potential, especially Cthulhu.
Lovecraft was a genius and his work is really unsettling and unique. No one has ever even done a mediocre imitation of it.
I didn't get a chance to read it until a few years ago (after seeing a few bad movie adaptations) and I loved it.
I soon read other Lovecraft classics, like Dunwich and Cthulhu.
Lovecraft has never really lost his impact. Call me crazy, but I prefer his stuff to Poe. Poe was more personal in his stories, focusing on closed in areas. Lovecraft's stuff often had apocalyptic potential, especially Cthulhu.
Lovecraft was a genius and his work is really unsettling and unique. No one has ever even done a mediocre imitation of it.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Deathbearer on Jan 18, 2011, 09:26:48 PM
Post by: Deathbearer on Jan 18, 2011, 09:26:48 PM
Never really took an interest in Lovecraft's writing..
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Jan 20, 2011, 02:20:19 AM
Post by: TheMonolith on Jan 20, 2011, 02:20:19 AM
I am re-reading Call of Cthulhu right now,
It really is interesting how Lovecraft can condense a story so well. Cthulhu is only some 20 pages long, but if adapted into a film, it would clock in at at least an hour and 40 minutes. It would be a great hour and 40 minutes in the right hands.
I would like to bring up one of my favorites. The Outsider. This is one of the saddest stories ever written, and I identify with the protagonist very well. Interesting given the ending of the story.
It really is interesting how Lovecraft can condense a story so well. Cthulhu is only some 20 pages long, but if adapted into a film, it would clock in at at least an hour and 40 minutes. It would be a great hour and 40 minutes in the right hands.
I would like to bring up one of my favorites. The Outsider. This is one of the saddest stories ever written, and I identify with the protagonist very well. Interesting given the ending of the story.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 20, 2011, 02:23:07 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 20, 2011, 02:23:07 AM
After I catch up on TWD, I may want to read some of his stuff. What would you recommend starting at?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Jan 20, 2011, 02:28:36 AM
Post by: TheMonolith on Jan 20, 2011, 02:28:36 AM
With Lovecraft, you gotta start out with small doses. His writing takes some getting used to so jumping into an epic like Mountains, Cthulhu or Dunwich will not turn out too well.
I would suggest The Outsider and Pickman's Model as some good starting points.
I would suggest The Outsider and Pickman's Model as some good starting points.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 20, 2011, 02:34:36 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 20, 2011, 02:34:36 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Jan 20, 2011, 02:28:36 AM
With Lovecraft, you gotta start out with small doses. His writing takes some getting used to so jumping into an epic like Mountains, Cthulhu or Dunwich will not turn out too well.
I would suggest The Outsider and Pickman's Model as some good starting points.
Would these be found as their own novels, or short stories in a collection?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Jan 20, 2011, 02:40:10 AM
Post by: TheMonolith on Jan 20, 2011, 02:40:10 AM
Each runs a little under 10 pages. You will find them in most Lovecraft collections but finding them online should not be a problem either.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 20, 2011, 02:42:00 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 20, 2011, 02:42:00 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Jan 20, 2011, 02:40:10 AM
Each runs a little under 10 pages. You will find them in most Lovecraft collections but finding them online should not be a problem either.
I prefer to read on paper, so I'll probably try to find them in a bookstore eventually :) Thank you very much.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 20, 2011, 02:42:21 AM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 20, 2011, 02:42:21 AM
Read The Strange case of Charles Dexter Ward and Nyarlathotep... loved them both.
i think i'll read In the Mountains of Madness next.. or Call of Cthulhu?
i think i'll read In the Mountains of Madness next.. or Call of Cthulhu?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Jan 20, 2011, 02:48:26 AM
Post by: TheMonolith on Jan 20, 2011, 02:48:26 AM
I (and many others apparently) consider Cthulhu his masterpiece. I would save that one for a special occasion. That's just me though. Jump into whichever one you want. Mountains is his longest one if I am not mistaken.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 20, 2011, 02:54:33 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 20, 2011, 02:54:33 AM
OK, I'll be sure to save Cthulhu :) Next time I'm in the bookstore for some TWD I'll see what I can find :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 20, 2011, 03:06:37 AM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 20, 2011, 03:06:37 AM
I'll read Cthulhu first ;) then Mountains...
also of interest for any Lovecraft fan... Alan Moore's Neonomicon wich i've been reading and loving.. is based on Lovecraft's mythos... and has a few interesting observations on what Alan thinks Lovecraft is really all about...
http://io9.com/5715527/this-wednesday-have-yourself-a-merry-cthulhu-christmas (http://io9.com/5715527/this-wednesday-have-yourself-a-merry-cthulhu-christmas)
also of interest for any Lovecraft fan... Alan Moore's Neonomicon wich i've been reading and loving.. is based on Lovecraft's mythos... and has a few interesting observations on what Alan thinks Lovecraft is really all about...
http://io9.com/5715527/this-wednesday-have-yourself-a-merry-cthulhu-christmas (http://io9.com/5715527/this-wednesday-have-yourself-a-merry-cthulhu-christmas)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jan 20, 2011, 05:59:18 AM
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jan 20, 2011, 05:59:18 AM
I only read At the Mountains of Madness and I really enjoy it a lot. I don't know too much about the Chulhu other then its a gaint squid like monster that can soul out souls IIRC?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 20, 2011, 06:51:30 AM
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 20, 2011, 06:51:30 AM
Read Mountains of Madness first. f**king loved it. Got a collection a few months ago, and tore through it. Call of Cthulhu and Shadow Over Innsmouth are his favourite shorts of mine.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Undeadite on Jan 20, 2011, 08:02:59 AM
Post by: Undeadite on Jan 20, 2011, 08:02:59 AM
The first Lovecraft story I read as a child was Pickman's Model. It absolutely scared the crap out of me. I didn't really get into his writing until highschool, where I used him as a topic for my senior year english research paper. I have all his stories, but sadly have not committed to reading all of them. I also love collecting the movies based on his work. Much like Lovecraft's written stories, even the bad movies have their charm.
There was a 100% faithful adaptation of The Call of Cthulhu (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478988/) made by the Lovecraft Historical Society. It is only a few years old, but black and white and silent and only clocks in at 47 minutes.
Also, if you like The Outsider, I recommend Stuart Gordon's Castle Freak (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478988/). It's a very loose adaptation, but it stars both Barbara Crampton and Jeffrey Combs (more widely known for starring in Re-Animator and From Beyond).
I loved the first issue of Neonomicon, but I don't like the overtly sexual tone that Moore has attached to the mythos. Lovecraft was almost entirely asexual, and had a deep phobia of sexual relations. Moore's fascination on sex feels to me like an attempt at shock value, something easily attained in the 1920's with unnamed horrors with tentacles.
Quote from: TheMonolith on Jan 20, 2011, 02:20:19 AM
I am re-reading Call of Cthulhu right now,
It really is interesting how Lovecraft can condense a story so well. Cthulhu is only some 20 pages long, but if adapted into a film, it would clock in at at least an hour and 40 minutes. It would be a great hour and 40 minutes in the right hands.
I would like to bring up one of my favorites. The Outsider. This is one of the saddest stories ever written, and I identify with the protagonist very well. Interesting given the ending of the story.
There was a 100% faithful adaptation of The Call of Cthulhu (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478988/) made by the Lovecraft Historical Society. It is only a few years old, but black and white and silent and only clocks in at 47 minutes.
Also, if you like The Outsider, I recommend Stuart Gordon's Castle Freak (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478988/). It's a very loose adaptation, but it stars both Barbara Crampton and Jeffrey Combs (more widely known for starring in Re-Animator and From Beyond).
Quote from: Blacklabel on Jan 20, 2011, 03:06:37 AM
also of interest for any Lovecraft fan... Alan Moore's Neonomicon wich i've been reading and loving.. is based on Lovecraft's mythos... and has a few interesting observations on what Alan thinks Lovecraft is really all about...
http://io9.com/5715527/this-wednesday-have-yourself-a-merry-cthulhu-christmas (http://io9.com/5715527/this-wednesday-have-yourself-a-merry-cthulhu-christmas)
I loved the first issue of Neonomicon, but I don't like the overtly sexual tone that Moore has attached to the mythos. Lovecraft was almost entirely asexual, and had a deep phobia of sexual relations. Moore's fascination on sex feels to me like an attempt at shock value, something easily attained in the 1920's with unnamed horrors with tentacles.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 20, 2011, 02:59:36 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 20, 2011, 02:59:36 PM
Quote from: Undeadite on Jan 20, 2011, 08:02:59 AM
I loved the first issue of Neonomicon, but I don't like the overtly sexual tone that Moore has attached to the mythos. Lovecraft was almost entirely asexual, and had a deep phobia of sexual relations. Moore's fascination on sex feels to me like an attempt at shock value, something easily attained in the 1920's with unnamed horrors with tentacles.
have you read the third issue? there's a wonderfully writen and staged monologue scene in there... Lovecraft's deep phobia of sex is precisely (i believe) why Moore is exploring sex so overtly on this comic... he's trying to cause in us.. all the fear lovecraft would have about sex... the very concept of deep ones... the paranoid concern with bloodline purity (fears that are usually found to be right!)... wich is all over charles dexter ward.... sex as it concerns with fear.. and sex as it concerns with racism... moore's point i believe is that though sex is never overtly shown in any of lovecraft's works it's definitely there as a subtext in a lot of his stuff...
Spoiler
if you accept Moore's theory as true... i dont think one can read this lovecraft story without thinking that it's all about deviant sex (or rather.. it's products...) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facts_Concerning_the_Late_Arthur_Jermyn_and_His_Family (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facts_Concerning_the_Late_Arthur_Jermyn_and_His_Family)
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Jan 20, 2011, 03:15:52 PM
Post by: TheMonolith on Jan 20, 2011, 03:15:52 PM
Quote from: Undeadite on Jan 20, 2011, 08:02:59 AMOh yeah. I forgot about that version. I saw the first few minutes for it as well as the trailer, which looks scary as hell.Quote from: TheMonolith on Jan 20, 2011, 02:20:19 AM
I am re-reading Call of Cthulhu right now,
It really is interesting how Lovecraft can condense a story so well. Cthulhu is only some 20 pages long, but if adapted into a film, it would clock in at at least an hour and 40 minutes. It would be a great hour and 40 minutes in the right hands.
I would like to bring up one of my favorites. The Outsider. This is one of the saddest stories ever written, and I identify with the protagonist very well. Interesting given the ending of the story.
There was a 100% faithful adaptation of The Call of Cthulhu (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478988/) made by the Lovecraft Historical Society. It is only a few years old, but black and white and silent and only clocks in at 47 minutes.
Also, if you like The Outsider, I recommend Stuart Gordon's Castle Freak (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478988/). It's a very loose adaptation, but it stars both Barbara Crampton and Jeffrey Combs (more widely known for starring in Re-Animator and From Beyond).
Probably the best Lovecraft adaptation to date.
I am interested in seeing Die Farbe, a German adaptation of The Colour out of Space, which looks to be farely faithful to the original story.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Jan 21, 2011, 09:59:39 AM
Post by: SM on Jan 21, 2011, 09:59:39 AM
I have a theory about The Colour...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 21, 2011, 12:54:29 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 21, 2011, 12:54:29 PM
Cthulhu was painting one day and... some of his paint fell off to Earth.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jan 21, 2011, 09:11:29 PM
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jan 21, 2011, 09:11:29 PM
I think the first time I hear about Lovecraft was in a epsiode of "Ghostbusters" on KidsWB back in the late 90's back in 1997 or 1998. I also remember "Godzilla: At World's End" deal with some Lovecraft themes from what I can remember.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: maledoro on Jan 22, 2011, 01:42:25 AM
Post by: maledoro on Jan 22, 2011, 01:42:25 AM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 22, 2011, 05:44:39 AM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 22, 2011, 05:44:39 AM
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oh the things one can find online...
oh the things one can find online...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Jan 22, 2011, 02:46:55 PM
Post by: TheMonolith on Jan 22, 2011, 02:46:55 PM
Odd that the first thing I thought is I have that same plushy.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 22, 2011, 02:50:33 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 22, 2011, 02:50:33 PM
I want that plushy.
So huggable.
So huggable.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jan 22, 2011, 05:19:36 PM
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jan 22, 2011, 05:19:36 PM
Forget the squishable Cthulhu, I want the tombstone.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Undeadite on Jan 22, 2011, 06:39:56 PM
Post by: Undeadite on Jan 22, 2011, 06:39:56 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Jan 22, 2011, 02:46:55 PM
Odd that the first thing I thought is I have that same plushy.
Haha, me too!
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Jan 22, 2011, 05:19:36 PM
Forget the squishable Cthulhu, I want the tombstone.
Pretty sure that isn't his tombstone, unless it has been replaced recently. His epitaph is far more simple.
QuoteI am Providence
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: maledoro on Jan 22, 2011, 07:44:21 PM
Post by: maledoro on Jan 22, 2011, 07:44:21 PM
Quote from: Undeadite on Jan 22, 2011, 06:39:56 PMI don't think that it is a tombstone; just some marker for the centennial of his birth placed somewhere else.
Pretty sure that isn't his tombstone, unless it has been replaced recently. His epitaph is far more simple.
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jan 26, 2011, 11:11:25 PM
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jan 26, 2011, 11:11:25 PM
Just started At The Mountains of Madness.
Wonderful.
Wonderful.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Jan 27, 2011, 09:35:08 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Jan 27, 2011, 09:35:08 AM
ah lovecraft, i've read most of his works, i actually have some graphic novel adaptations on order, hope they are good.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Jan 27, 2011, 02:49:37 PM
Post by: TheMonolith on Jan 27, 2011, 02:49:37 PM
I think they did one of Dunwich. I really want to check that one out. Hell, I want to check any of them out.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 27, 2011, 02:57:00 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 27, 2011, 02:57:00 PM
I should hopefully be getting one of his books soon :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 05, 2011, 01:18:40 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 05, 2011, 01:18:40 PM
Just read The Shadow over Innsmouth, yesterday.
Great story. Loved it from the first to the last chapter. The twist at the end was phenomenal.
Great story. Loved it from the first to the last chapter. The twist at the end was phenomenal.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Undeadite on Feb 06, 2011, 06:36:04 PM
Post by: Undeadite on Feb 06, 2011, 06:36:04 PM
Innsmouth is one of my all time favorites.
I realized there is a dead security guard of some importance in Dead Space 2 named Howard Phillips. It made me giggle. :D
I realized there is a dead security guard of some importance in Dead Space 2 named Howard Phillips. It made me giggle. :D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Valaquen on Feb 06, 2011, 07:41:41 PM
Post by: Valaquen on Feb 06, 2011, 07:41:41 PM
Poe really focuses on claustrophobia, being buried behind walls and such. Lovecraft has this real apocalyptic, yet unconcerned-with-humanity tone. Both are evident in Alien. I really love both. I have the Necronomicon anthology of Lovecraft's works.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 06, 2011, 07:46:46 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 06, 2011, 07:46:46 PM
I know, right? Ever since I've read At the Mountains of Madness (the one that opened me the door to Lovecraft), every time I see the Nostromo Crew entering the Derelict I can't help myself but associate it to the Lovecraft mythos. Then proceed to sigh in wonder.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 06, 2011, 07:49:10 PM
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 06, 2011, 07:49:10 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Feb 06, 2011, 07:46:46 PMWord-for-word how I feel. Way to steal my voice.
I know, right? Ever since I've read At the Mountains of Madness (the one that opened me the door to Lovecraft), every time I see the Nostromo Crew entering the Derelict I can't help myself but associate it to the Lovecraft mythos. Then proceed to sigh in wonder.
Spoiler
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Valaquen on Feb 06, 2011, 07:53:00 PM
Post by: Valaquen on Feb 06, 2011, 07:53:00 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Feb 06, 2011, 07:46:46 PMWell, you know:
I know, right? Ever since I've read At the Mountains of Madness (the one that opened me the door to Lovecraft), every time I see the Nostromo Crew entering the Derelict I can't help myself but associate it to the Lovecraft mythos. Then proceed to sigh in wonder.
'Alien went to where the Old Ones lived, to their very world of origin ... That baneful little storm-lashed planetoid halfway across the galaxy was a fragment of the Old Ones' home world, and the Alien a blood relative of Yog-Sothoth.'
Dan O'Bannon, Something Perfectly Disgusting.
;D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 06, 2011, 07:59:34 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 06, 2011, 07:59:34 PM
Revelation.
Damn, why had he to pass away? :-\ Bar some 'ehh's here 'n here, guy was pulling out fantastic ideas all the time.
At this point, I wonder if we can make an 'expanded universe' kind of thing and make a film in the Alien saga that actually proceeds with the Jockeys being sentient races that have some kind of ancestral connection with humanity, kind of like the Old Ones... and the Aliens are the equivalent of the Shoggoths, creatures that overwhelmed their masters, that crafted them to work for them.... My God! If that was actually printed on a film, it would be all kinds of.... wah, immense.
Also, on a side note, this is my vision of a Deep one:
Damn, why had he to pass away? :-\ Bar some 'ehh's here 'n here, guy was pulling out fantastic ideas all the time.
At this point, I wonder if we can make an 'expanded universe' kind of thing and make a film in the Alien saga that actually proceeds with the Jockeys being sentient races that have some kind of ancestral connection with humanity, kind of like the Old Ones... and the Aliens are the equivalent of the Shoggoths, creatures that overwhelmed their masters, that crafted them to work for them.... My God! If that was actually printed on a film, it would be all kinds of.... wah, immense.
Also, on a side note, this is my vision of a Deep one:
Spoiler
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Ishallsmitethee on Feb 07, 2011, 08:02:13 AM
Post by: Ishallsmitethee on Feb 07, 2011, 08:02:13 AM
I've been reading Lovecraft lately, he's great. Just finished reading The Call of Cthulhu and The Dunwich Horror which are both in a book of his short stories that I have. I'm either gonna read The Shadow Over Innsmouth next or read At The Mountains of Madness which I just picked up at the bookstore.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 07, 2011, 08:03:31 AM
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 07, 2011, 08:03:31 AM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Feb 06, 2011, 07:59:34 PMExemplary work, my dear boy.
Revelation.
Damn, why had he to pass away? :-\ Bar some 'ehh's here 'n here, guy was pulling out fantastic ideas all the time.
At this point, I wonder if we can make an 'expanded universe' kind of thing and make a film in the Alien saga that actually proceeds with the Jockeys being sentient races that have some kind of ancestral connection with humanity, kind of like the Old Ones... and the Aliens are the equivalent of the Shoggoths, creatures that overwhelmed their masters, that crafted them to work for them.... My God! If that was actually printed on a film, it would be all kinds of.... wah, immense.
Also, on a side note, this is my vision of a Deep one:Spoiler
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Ishallsmitethee on Feb 07, 2011, 08:09:16 AM
Post by: Ishallsmitethee on Feb 07, 2011, 08:09:16 AM
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Thought this would be appropriate.
Thought this would be appropriate.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 07, 2011, 09:39:20 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 07, 2011, 09:39:20 AM
i just read this, which was really good, or as good as a direct adaptation can be, although i do with the art was a bit more exciting.
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and am currently reading this
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F613CUOc325L.jpg&hash=da231ea9209c955e560ada5f37d9e9f13d1f8dc1)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shinyshelf.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F11%2Fat-the-mountains.jpg&hash=1de635655e2452bde081d489a3ed40fa5fd00330)
and am currently reading this
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F613CUOc325L.jpg&hash=da231ea9209c955e560ada5f37d9e9f13d1f8dc1)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 07, 2011, 11:20:33 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 07, 2011, 11:20:33 AM
That painting doesn't do Cthulhu justice. He looks like Treebeard.
This is the best Cthulhu, if you ask me:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F_iXi0lcrRTMs%2FS_P5xt5kytI%2FAAAAAAAAEdo%2Fb_OiqhGlju0%2Fs1600%2Fcthulhu%2B%21.jpg&hash=b9d97627dd742da7d88498a6881dbab0c49af9cb)
Got everything right IMHO, I love the textures on the head.
This one's also very good.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcorreiodofantastico.files.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fcthulhu.gif%3Fw%3D367%26amp%3Bh%3D363&hash=b27282da5c672eb61320b1a719f34814f9d1be2c)
I wonder who are the artists.
This is the best Cthulhu, if you ask me:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F_iXi0lcrRTMs%2FS_P5xt5kytI%2FAAAAAAAAEdo%2Fb_OiqhGlju0%2Fs1600%2Fcthulhu%2B%21.jpg&hash=b9d97627dd742da7d88498a6881dbab0c49af9cb)
Got everything right IMHO, I love the textures on the head.
This one's also very good.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcorreiodofantastico.files.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fcthulhu.gif%3Fw%3D367%26amp%3Bh%3D363&hash=b27282da5c672eb61320b1a719f34814f9d1be2c)
I wonder who are the artists.
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Feb 07, 2011, 08:03:31 AMOh, thank you. :)
Exemplary work, my dear boy.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Feb 07, 2011, 08:24:38 PM
Post by: TheMonolith on Feb 07, 2011, 08:24:38 PM
Those two are among my favorites as well, but this is number one for mwah.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fquizilla.teennick.com%2Fuser_images%2FA%2FAN%2FANG%2FAnglocelt%2F1144773562_hu-Cthulhu.jpg&hash=7fe74358c6f51643edf3cebe69f2c38b00925f46)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fquizilla.teennick.com%2Fuser_images%2FA%2FAN%2FANG%2FAnglocelt%2F1144773562_hu-Cthulhu.jpg&hash=7fe74358c6f51643edf3cebe69f2c38b00925f46)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 08, 2011, 12:24:23 AM
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 08, 2011, 12:24:23 AM
Quote from: AvatarIII on Feb 07, 2011, 09:39:20 AMDamn. Sounds good. Could you recommend it for a first-timer?
i just read this, which was really good, or as good as a direct adaptation can be, although i do with the art was a bit more exciting.
http://www.shinyshelf.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/at-the-mountains.jpg
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Aeus on Feb 08, 2011, 12:25:40 AM
Post by: Aeus on Feb 08, 2011, 12:25:40 AM
There's a comic of ATMOM?
I must have this.
I must have this.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Feb 08, 2011, 12:56:21 AM
Post by: SM on Feb 08, 2011, 12:56:21 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Feb 07, 2011, 08:24:38 PM
Those two are among my favorites as well, but this is number one for mwah.
http://quizilla.teennick.com/user_images/A/AN/ANG/Anglocelt/1144773562_hu-Cthulhu.jpg
That's one of my faves too.
Though I don't think I've ever seen a 'definative' Cthulhu. Maybe if Giger painted one...
I wrote an adaptation of CoC years ago and you never saw Cthulhu in full frame. Only bits of him, or a silhouette behind mist.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Feb 08, 2011, 01:03:31 AM
Post by: TheMonolith on Feb 08, 2011, 01:03:31 AM
Quote from: SM on Feb 08, 2011, 12:56:21 AMSo I'm not the only one.Quote from: TheMonolith on Feb 07, 2011, 08:24:38 PM
Those two are among my favorites as well, but this is number one for mwah.
http://quizilla.teennick.com/user_images/A/AN/ANG/Anglocelt/1144773562_hu-Cthulhu.jpg
That's one of my faves too.
Though I don't think I've ever seen a 'definative' Cthulhu. Maybe if Giger painted one...
I wrote an adaptation of CoC years ago and you never saw Cthulhu in full frame. Only bits of him, or a silhouette behind mist.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Feb 08, 2011, 01:08:24 AM
Post by: SM on Feb 08, 2011, 01:08:24 AM
Amongst a squillion others I imagine.
Still dunno if mine would work. Thurston isn't involved enough in the action going on, and simply finds out what's going on as per Lovecraft's original story. Which means a stack of annoying flashbacks. I had the idea at one point to simply present the major events chronologically starting in Greenland in 1860, then through 1907/08 and eventually to 1925, thus making the audience take the place of Thurston, but I'd already spent enough time on a film that was never going to get made.
Still dunno if mine would work. Thurston isn't involved enough in the action going on, and simply finds out what's going on as per Lovecraft's original story. Which means a stack of annoying flashbacks. I had the idea at one point to simply present the major events chronologically starting in Greenland in 1860, then through 1907/08 and eventually to 1925, thus making the audience take the place of Thurston, but I'd already spent enough time on a film that was never going to get made.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 08, 2011, 01:09:03 AM
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 08, 2011, 01:09:03 AM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Feb 07, 2011, 11:20:33 AMThat painting doesn't do Cthulhu justice. He looks like Treebeard.This is one of my favorites.
This is the best Cthulhu, if you ask me:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iXi0lcrRTMs/S_P5xt5kytI/AAAAAAAAEdo/b_OiqhGlju0/s1600/cthulhu+!.jpg
Got everything right IMHO, I love the textures on the head.
This one's also very good.
http://correiodofantastico.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/cthulhu.gif?w=367&h=363
I wonder who are the artists.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi56.tinypic.com%2F8zo5rl.jpg&hash=699b0d7c583c3db2ec6d43566991f72aef195965)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Feb 08, 2011, 01:15:17 AM
Post by: SM on Feb 08, 2011, 01:15:17 AM
I find a lot depictions of Cthulhu too humanoid - despite the descriptions in the story.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Aeus on Feb 08, 2011, 01:18:54 AM
Post by: Aeus on Feb 08, 2011, 01:18:54 AM
Isn't he meant to be pretty flabby?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Feb 08, 2011, 01:25:51 AM
Post by: SM on Feb 08, 2011, 01:25:51 AM
Certainly not as ripped as the above pic...
"Everyone listened, and everyone was listening still when It lumbered slobberingly
into sight and gropingly squeezed Its gelatinous green immensity through the black
doorway into the tainted outside air of that poison city of madness."
"Three men were swept up by the flabby claws before anybody turned. God rest them, if
there be any rest in the universe."
"So only Briden and Johansen reached the boat, and pulled desperately for the
Alert as the mountainous monstrosity flopped down the slimy stones and hesitated,
floundering at the edge of the water."
"Everyone listened, and everyone was listening still when It lumbered slobberingly
into sight and gropingly squeezed Its gelatinous green immensity through the black
doorway into the tainted outside air of that poison city of madness."
"Three men were swept up by the flabby claws before anybody turned. God rest them, if
there be any rest in the universe."
"So only Briden and Johansen reached the boat, and pulled desperately for the
Alert as the mountainous monstrosity flopped down the slimy stones and hesitated,
floundering at the edge of the water."
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 08, 2011, 01:30:28 AM
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 08, 2011, 01:30:28 AM
More to your liking perhaps?
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi55.tinypic.com%2F2pzgn7p.jpg&hash=68e9d053d4dd815681c0548851c3ba27840b5065)
Where did that description come from by the way?
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi55.tinypic.com%2F2pzgn7p.jpg&hash=68e9d053d4dd815681c0548851c3ba27840b5065)
Where did that description come from by the way?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Feb 08, 2011, 01:47:25 AM
Post by: SM on Feb 08, 2011, 01:47:25 AM
It came from the story.
That pics not too bad. Though I don't really care for the 'hair'.
That pics not too bad. Though I don't really care for the 'hair'.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 08, 2011, 04:04:14 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 08, 2011, 04:04:14 AM
I just picked this up on Saturday. (http://www.amazon.com/Tales-Lovecraft-Joyce-Carol-Oates/dp/0060957905)
I'm gonna read The Rats in the Walls later week. The Outsider really tripped me out; Lovecraft musta led a seriously traumatic childhood to write some of the stuff he did.
And speaking of Lovecraft, this image is equally shocking and as far as I know, it's real.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.tvtropes.org%2Fpmwiki%2Fpub%2Fimages%2FHPL-Smiling%21.jpg&hash=a9a2484a9a5157a8e889ab83c3d82c87032ff2df)
I'm gonna read The Rats in the Walls later week. The Outsider really tripped me out; Lovecraft musta led a seriously traumatic childhood to write some of the stuff he did.
And speaking of Lovecraft, this image is equally shocking and as far as I know, it's real.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.tvtropes.org%2Fpmwiki%2Fpub%2Fimages%2FHPL-Smiling%21.jpg&hash=a9a2484a9a5157a8e889ab83c3d82c87032ff2df)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Feb 08, 2011, 04:12:00 AM
Post by: SM on Feb 08, 2011, 04:12:00 AM
Not outwardly so. Though his father went crazy and died from syphilis when he was young.
I think whatever issues he had came more from within than without. From which of these his racism stemmed I'm not sure, probably the latter.
I think whatever issues he had came more from within than without. From which of these his racism stemmed I'm not sure, probably the latter.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 08, 2011, 04:15:52 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 08, 2011, 04:15:52 AM
I attribute most of it to his mother. Reading The Music of Erich Zann made me think of his mother's extreme fear of the outside world and her incessant need to keep him inside. From that extreme control was born his idea of writing about the fear of the unknown.
And speaking of TMoEZ, I couldn't help but picture Christopher Lloyd at the end when the character touches Erich's face and sees only bugged out eyes amidst a cold face, lol
And speaking of TMoEZ, I couldn't help but picture Christopher Lloyd at the end when the character touches Erich's face and sees only bugged out eyes amidst a cold face, lol
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Feb 08, 2011, 04:59:50 AM
Post by: SM on Feb 08, 2011, 04:59:50 AM
QuoteAnd speaking of Lovecraft, this image is equally shocking and as far as I know, it's real.
What's shocking? The fact he's smiling?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 08, 2011, 09:49:05 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 08, 2011, 09:49:05 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Feb 08, 2011, 12:24:23 AMQuote from: AvatarIII on Feb 07, 2011, 09:39:20 AMDamn. Sounds good. Could you recommend it for a first-timer?
i just read this, which was really good, or as good as a direct adaptation can be, although i do with the art was a bit more exciting.
http://www.shinyshelf.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/at-the-mountains.jpg
sure, it's a lot easier to digest than lovecraft's actual story,
Quote from: Aeus on Feb 08, 2011, 12:25:40 AM
There's a comic of ATMOM?
I must have this.
yeah it's quite new, here be a link!
http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9781906838126/Eye-Classics (http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9781906838126/Eye-Classics)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Valaquen on Feb 08, 2011, 09:53:32 AM
Post by: Valaquen on Feb 08, 2011, 09:53:32 AM
Quote from: Shasvre on Feb 08, 2011, 01:30:28 AMNice. One of my favourite interpretations of Cthulu was Legacy of Kain's Elder God; he's seemingly entwined around the inside of the planet and exists 'outside of time'. Oh, and he eats souls.
More to your liking perhaps?
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi55.tinypic.com%2F2pzgn7p.jpg&hash=68e9d053d4dd815681c0548851c3ba27840b5065)
Where did that description come from by the way?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 08, 2011, 03:36:13 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 08, 2011, 03:36:13 PM
Quote from: SM on Feb 08, 2011, 04:59:50 AMQuoteAnd speaking of Lovecraft, this image is equally shocking and as far as I know, it's real.
What's shocking? The fact he's smiling?
haha, only in a nerdy way. How often do you see a picture of him not scowling?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Feb 08, 2011, 07:09:26 PM
Post by: TheMonolith on Feb 08, 2011, 07:09:26 PM
Unlike other people here, I prefer the more lean Cthulhu rendition,d though not as muscular as some that we have seen.
I do agree that the muscles should be toned down in some of them as was the case with Shasvre's first picture, but the 2nd one, while pants shittingly scary is a bit too big in the mid section. But that's just me. A slight flab, but not massive.
Is it true to Lovecraft? Not really, but that doesn't mean it isn't good.
Look at Red from The Shawshank Redemption. In the book he was a white Irish red head. Everything that Morgan Freeman is not. Despite the massive deviation from the book, the character still works.
I kinda view it like that.
I do agree that the muscles should be toned down in some of them as was the case with Shasvre's first picture, but the 2nd one, while pants shittingly scary is a bit too big in the mid section. But that's just me. A slight flab, but not massive.
Is it true to Lovecraft? Not really, but that doesn't mean it isn't good.
Look at Red from The Shawshank Redemption. In the book he was a white Irish red head. Everything that Morgan Freeman is not. Despite the massive deviation from the book, the character still works.
I kinda view it like that.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 08, 2011, 07:20:26 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 08, 2011, 07:20:26 PM
Yeah. That one looks like it has a beer gut. I agree on the 'flabby, but not too flabby' side.
This (http://regeneratormag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cthulhu-rlyeh-rising.jpg) one's also very good. This (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xMVLS5Z3C3I/TJc2apV1MxI/AAAAAAAAAgg/cltgpbfJLl0/s1600/Cthulhu+Detail.jpg) one too, but it has too much gut.
Regarding him though, does anyone have screencaps of 'The Call of Cthulhu', the 2005 film, showing Cthulhu himself? I've seen only some footage and it looked sweet.
This (http://regeneratormag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/cthulhu-rlyeh-rising.jpg) one's also very good. This (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xMVLS5Z3C3I/TJc2apV1MxI/AAAAAAAAAgg/cltgpbfJLl0/s1600/Cthulhu+Detail.jpg) one too, but it has too much gut.
Regarding him though, does anyone have screencaps of 'The Call of Cthulhu', the 2005 film, showing Cthulhu himself? I've seen only some footage and it looked sweet.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 08, 2011, 07:24:30 PM
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 08, 2011, 07:24:30 PM
Found this on DeviantArt a while back. Looks pretty decent. :)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi54.tinypic.com%2F2ni60bq.jpg&hash=dcd1b5883eef43aa8a6000c3454956ea1ce91997)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi54.tinypic.com%2F2ni60bq.jpg&hash=dcd1b5883eef43aa8a6000c3454956ea1ce91997)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 09, 2011, 07:08:34 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 09, 2011, 07:08:34 PM
Are those tentacles or a beard :P I swear he looks like Odin.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Feb 09, 2011, 09:55:28 PM
Post by: SM on Feb 09, 2011, 09:55:28 PM
That ones not really doing it for me either. :-\
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 09, 2011, 09:57:04 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 09, 2011, 09:57:04 PM
the painting is epic, the size, the way the ship is, the lighting etc, just the design is a bit off,
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 09, 2011, 09:58:42 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 09, 2011, 09:58:42 PM
I just realized...THAT'S why Titanic sank!!!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Feb 09, 2011, 10:01:02 PM
Post by: SM on Feb 09, 2011, 10:01:02 PM
The Titanic was closer to Innsmouth than R'lyeh.... :o
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 09, 2011, 10:27:17 PM
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 09, 2011, 10:27:17 PM
Tough crowd here. :D
Last two I have...
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi56.tinypic.com%2F2u59ump.jpg&hash=e1a8f07f57ad4fb803f93fd0d9c5f65a450784e5)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi56.tinypic.com%2F34oasjl.jpg&hash=6b36d53487fe728b13f3f9ebe6d25dbf1f0d8d68)
Last two I have...
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi56.tinypic.com%2F2u59ump.jpg&hash=e1a8f07f57ad4fb803f93fd0d9c5f65a450784e5)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi56.tinypic.com%2F34oasjl.jpg&hash=6b36d53487fe728b13f3f9ebe6d25dbf1f0d8d68)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Feb 09, 2011, 10:45:54 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Feb 09, 2011, 10:45:54 PM
Not a fan of the bottom one... the one on top is pretty cool though!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Feb 09, 2011, 10:53:42 PM
Post by: SM on Feb 09, 2011, 10:53:42 PM
Top one is cool cos you can only see a bit of him.
Bottom one is okay for a Cthulhu cycle monster - but not the man himself.
Bottom one is okay for a Cthulhu cycle monster - but not the man himself.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 10, 2011, 01:13:22 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 10, 2011, 01:13:22 AM
Quote from: Shasvre on Feb 09, 2011, 10:27:17 PM
Tough crowd here. :D
Last two I have...
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi56.tinypic.com%2F2u59ump.jpg&hash=e1a8f07f57ad4fb803f93fd0d9c5f65a450784e5)
http://oi56.tinypic.com/34oasjl.jpg
These two are quite good. The first one is very ominous and he looks like more like a monument, what with the mountians surrounding him. The second I like because it's different. New look.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 10, 2011, 02:00:51 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 10, 2011, 02:00:51 PM
Quote from: Shasvre on Feb 09, 2011, 10:27:17 PMI love this drawing. It has the eerie, immense feel of Lovecraft, with a perfect lighting and a really good interpretation of Cthulhu.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi56.tinypic.com%2F2u59ump.jpg&hash=e1a8f07f57ad4fb803f93fd0d9c5f65a450784e5)
As for the second one, I pretty much agree with SM.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Feb 10, 2011, 03:22:59 PM
Post by: TheMonolith on Feb 10, 2011, 03:22:59 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Feb 10, 2011, 02:00:51 PMI 2nd that. One of the best Cthulhu pictures ever right here.Quote from: Shasvre on Feb 09, 2011, 10:27:17 PMI love this drawing. It has the eerie, immense feel of Lovecraft, with a perfect lighting and a really good interpretation of Cthulhu.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi56.tinypic.com%2F2u59ump.jpg&hash=e1a8f07f57ad4fb803f93fd0d9c5f65a450784e5)
As for the second one, I pretty much agree with SM.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvPvTerminator on Feb 13, 2011, 05:06:16 AM
Post by: AvPvTerminator on Feb 13, 2011, 05:06:16 AM
Quote from: SM on Feb 08, 2011, 12:56:21 AMTHIS
Maybe if Giger painted one...
Quote from: Undeadite on Feb 06, 2011, 06:36:04 PMCan't believe I didn't pick up on that !
I realized there is a dead security guard of some importance in Dead Space 2 named Howard Phillips. It made me giggle. :D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 13, 2011, 01:49:23 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 13, 2011, 01:49:23 PM
i just got A Starry Wisdom
http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9781840680874/The-Starry-Wisdom (http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9781840680874/The-Starry-Wisdom)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atomicbooks.com%2Fmedia%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2Fcache%2F1%2Fimage%2F9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95%2Fs%2Ft%2Fstarrywisdom.jpg&hash=927466064538435786a2b39a944793d1ad864379)
and now i have ir nowhere seems to have it in stock any more :D
http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9781840680874/The-Starry-Wisdom (http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9781840680874/The-Starry-Wisdom)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atomicbooks.com%2Fmedia%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2Fcache%2F1%2Fimage%2F9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95%2Fs%2Ft%2Fstarrywisdom.jpg&hash=927466064538435786a2b39a944793d1ad864379)
and now i have ir nowhere seems to have it in stock any more :D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 13, 2011, 05:59:45 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 13, 2011, 05:59:45 PM
That cover is tripping me out.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 19, 2011, 10:17:49 PM
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 19, 2011, 10:17:49 PM
This one is pretty nice. :)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi55.tinypic.com%2F2weh34y.jpg&hash=a3bc52462030062f2498190b9c96fb47eaa6dfed)
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 20, 2011, 02:42:42 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 20, 2011, 02:42:42 PM
Indeed.
One particular I love is the inclusion of the Shark in the left-centre. Makes for a perfect size estimation.
I am reading 'The Dunwich Horror'. Great story. I love the part right after Wilbur's death.
On a side note,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIj60VJQ8Wo# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIj60VJQ8Wo#)
After 'All Nightmare Long' and 'Call of Ktulu' (even if they got his name wrong, :D) I love Metallica even more now.
One particular I love is the inclusion of the Shark in the left-centre. Makes for a perfect size estimation.
I am reading 'The Dunwich Horror'. Great story. I love the part right after Wilbur's death.
On a side note,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIj60VJQ8Wo# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIj60VJQ8Wo#)
After 'All Nightmare Long' and 'Call of Ktulu' (even if they got his name wrong, :D) I love Metallica even more now.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 20, 2011, 03:38:14 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 20, 2011, 03:38:14 PM
I'm pretty sure the spelling was intentional, if only to avoid copyright issues. Cliff Burton (their former bass player) was an enormous Lovercraft fan and that song along with TTTSNB, were his inventions.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 20, 2011, 03:42:45 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 20, 2011, 03:42:45 PM
I figured the copyright thing out as well.
I knew about Cliff Burton being a huge Lovecraft fan. Great guy. Shame he isn't anymore among us. :(
I knew about Cliff Burton being a huge Lovecraft fan. Great guy. Shame he isn't anymore among us. :(
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 20, 2011, 04:47:01 PM
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 20, 2011, 04:47:01 PM
I've been reading a lot of old Moebius comics lately, and there was one short he did called 'Ktulu'. It was very much in the spirit of Lovecraft's novels, only weirder; it was about the prime minister of some country who spends his off hours taking hunting parties down below the capital, communing with a kind of shaman-God called H.P. Lovecraft, and then shooting all of Lovecraft's monsters in the head with bolt-action rifles.
It was so awesome.
It was so awesome.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Feb 20, 2011, 10:25:47 PM
Post by: SM on Feb 20, 2011, 10:25:47 PM
QuoteI'm pretty sure the spelling was intentional, if only to avoid copyright issues.
Possibly - though as the original pronunciation "Khlul'hloo" was an approximation of his name as made by human vocal chords - alternative spelling of 'Cthulhu' are common.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 21, 2011, 12:37:55 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 21, 2011, 12:37:55 AM
Has anyone ever figured out how to properly pronounce "Cthulhu"? That Cth always trips me up.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 21, 2011, 01:00:48 AM
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 21, 2011, 01:00:48 AM
I've always just assumed the 'h' is silent, as in Cuh-TOO-loo.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Feb 21, 2011, 02:20:14 AM
Post by: SM on Feb 21, 2011, 02:20:14 AM
HPL says:
"The actual sound - as nearly as human organs could imitate it or human letters record it - may be taken as something like Khlul'-hloo, with the first syllable pronounced gutturally and very thickly."
"The best approximation one can make is to grunt, bark, or cough the imperfectly formed syllables Cluh-Luh with the tip of the tongue firmly affixed to the roof of the mouth. That is, if one is a human being. Directions for other entities are naturally different."
That said 'kuh-thool-hoo' is the most common pronunciation.
"The actual sound - as nearly as human organs could imitate it or human letters record it - may be taken as something like Khlul'-hloo, with the first syllable pronounced gutturally and very thickly."
"The best approximation one can make is to grunt, bark, or cough the imperfectly formed syllables Cluh-Luh with the tip of the tongue firmly affixed to the roof of the mouth. That is, if one is a human being. Directions for other entities are naturally different."
That said 'kuh-thool-hoo' is the most common pronunciation.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 21, 2011, 02:26:55 AM
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 21, 2011, 02:26:55 AM
I can't wait for my next oppurtunity to bark 'cluh-luh' at someone.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Feb 21, 2011, 02:35:08 AM
Post by: SM on Feb 21, 2011, 02:35:08 AM
If they answer in kind - run.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Deathbearer on Feb 21, 2011, 02:51:33 AM
Post by: Deathbearer on Feb 21, 2011, 02:51:33 AM
Recently I've taken an interest in Lovecraft and I'm trying to get the Arkham Horror board game.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 21, 2011, 02:51:52 AM
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 21, 2011, 02:51:52 AM
Quote from: SM on Feb 21, 2011, 02:35:08 AM
If they answer in kind - run.
We shall swim out to that brooding reef in the sea and dive down through black abysses to Cyclopean and many-columned Y'ha-nthlei, and in that lair of the Deep Ones we shall dwell amidst wonder and glory for ever. S'gon be good times.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Feb 21, 2011, 03:12:07 AM
Post by: SM on Feb 21, 2011, 03:12:07 AM
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I got your good times right here, foul spawn of Dagon!!
I got your good times right here, foul spawn of Dagon!!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 21, 2011, 09:35:48 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 21, 2011, 09:35:48 AM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Feb 21, 2011, 02:51:52 AMThis thread is getting a certain eldrich vibe, it pleases meQuote from: SM on Feb 21, 2011, 02:35:08 AM
If they answer in kind - run.
We shall swim out to that brooding reef in the sea and dive down through black abysses to Cyclopean and many-columned Y'ha-nthlei, and in that lair of the Deep Ones we shall dwell amidst wonder and glory for ever. S'gon be good times.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 21, 2011, 12:37:17 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 21, 2011, 12:37:17 PM
Speaking of The Colour out of Space, while I was reading it I continuously got The Blob flashbacks. The whole thing is the diabolic version of The Blob or better, The Blob is the relatively 'innocent' version of The Colour out of Space. The constant progression from the Gardner's classic fable barnyard to the gritty and innatural distortion that comes after is... terrifying, and perfectly rendered in the story. At the point in which Ammi had to go upstairs in Gardner's home to find Nabby I was... brrrr, practically rattling.
Not surprised Lovecraft considered it to be one of his best stories. Not surprised at all.
Not surprised Lovecraft considered it to be one of his best stories. Not surprised at all.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Feb 21, 2011, 01:29:56 PM
Post by: TheMonolith on Feb 21, 2011, 01:29:56 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Feb 21, 2011, 12:37:17 PMI have the same feeling on that. I always tell people that Colour is like The Blob, but much darker.
Speaking of The Colour out of Space, while I was reading it I continuously got The Blob flashbacks. The whole thing is the diabolic version of The Blob or better, The Blob is the relatively 'innocent' version of The Colour out of Space. The constant progression from the Gardner's classic fable barnyard to the gritty and innatural distortion that comes after is... terrifying, and perfectly rendered in the story. At the point in which Ammi had to go upstairs in Gardner's home to find Nabby I was... brrrr, practically rattling.
Not surprised Lovecraft considered it to be one of his best stories. Not surprised at all.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 21, 2011, 05:00:01 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 21, 2011, 05:00:01 PM
Quote from: SM on Feb 21, 2011, 02:20:14 AM
HPL says:
"The actual sound - as nearly as human organs could imitate it or human letters record it - may be taken as something like Khlul'-hloo, with the first syllable pronounced gutturally and very thickly."
"The best approximation one can make is to grunt, bark, or cough the imperfectly formed syllables Cluh-Luh with the tip of the tongue firmly affixed to the roof of the mouth. That is, if one is a human being. Directions for other entities are naturally different."
That said 'kuh-thool-hoo' is the most common pronunciation.
This is...interesting.
Did he come up with the name Cthulhu as a way of reinforcing the idea that the creature is something beyond our comprehension?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvPvTerminator on Feb 21, 2011, 06:36:15 PM
Post by: AvPvTerminator on Feb 21, 2011, 06:36:15 PM
Quote from: SM on Feb 21, 2011, 02:20:14 AM
HPL says:
"The best approximation one can make is to grunt, bark, or cough the imperfectly formed syllables Cluh-Luh with the tip of the tongue firmly affixed to the roof of the mouth. That is, if one is a human being. Directions for other entities are naturally different."
Maybe thats why lovecraft stuff is such a popular lyrical subject for extreme metal
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Feb 21, 2011, 10:09:58 PM
Post by: SM on Feb 21, 2011, 10:09:58 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Feb 21, 2011, 05:00:01 PMQuote from: SM on Feb 21, 2011, 02:20:14 AM
HPL says:
"The actual sound - as nearly as human organs could imitate it or human letters record it - may be taken as something like Khlul'-hloo, with the first syllable pronounced gutturally and very thickly."
"The best approximation one can make is to grunt, bark, or cough the imperfectly formed syllables Cluh-Luh with the tip of the tongue firmly affixed to the roof of the mouth. That is, if one is a human being. Directions for other entities are naturally different."
That said 'kuh-thool-hoo' is the most common pronunciation.
This is...interesting.
Did he come up with the name Cthulhu as a way of reinforcing the idea that the creature is something beyond our comprehension?
It all helps.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Undeadite on Feb 21, 2011, 10:19:17 PM
Post by: Undeadite on Feb 21, 2011, 10:19:17 PM
I read somewhere that some of Lovecraft's inspiration for the name of Cthulhu came from listening to bird calls.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Huol on Feb 22, 2011, 01:41:41 AM
Post by: Huol on Feb 22, 2011, 01:41:41 AM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Feb 22, 2011, 01:57:52 AM
Post by: SM on Feb 22, 2011, 01:57:52 AM
Too small for "a mountain walked or stumbled".
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 22, 2011, 04:48:05 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 22, 2011, 04:48:05 AM
Maybe it's Great Young One.
See what I did there?
See what I did there?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Feb 22, 2011, 05:19:57 AM
Post by: SM on Feb 22, 2011, 05:19:57 AM
And I really wish I hadn't.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Undeadite on Feb 22, 2011, 07:55:02 AM
Post by: Undeadite on Feb 22, 2011, 07:55:02 AM
Anyone seen The Last Lovecraft: Relic of Cthulhu yet?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 22, 2011, 10:45:54 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 22, 2011, 10:45:54 AM
Not yet.
Thought the title sounded dumb until I looked up for the plot. Sounds interesting - I actually thought of a film involving someone discovering that Lovecraft was inspired for his stories by the real Cthulhu and all the pantheon, etc. -
Thought the title sounded dumb until I looked up for the plot. Sounds interesting - I actually thought of a film involving someone discovering that Lovecraft was inspired for his stories by the real Cthulhu and all the pantheon, etc. -
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 22, 2011, 12:22:50 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 22, 2011, 12:22:50 PM
http://www.cthulhulives.org/store/store.lasso?1=product&2=33226 (http://www.cthulhulives.org/store/store.lasso?1=product&2=33226)
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win!!!
speaking of which, has anyone ever been to cthulhulives.org? or seen any of their movies?
http://www.cthulhulives.org/cocmovie/ (http://www.cthulhulives.org/cocmovie/)
http://www.cthulhulives.org/Whisperer/twid-blog.html (http://www.cthulhulives.org/Whisperer/twid-blog.html)
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win!!!
speaking of which, has anyone ever been to cthulhulives.org? or seen any of their movies?
http://www.cthulhulives.org/cocmovie/ (http://www.cthulhulives.org/cocmovie/)
http://www.cthulhulives.org/Whisperer/twid-blog.html (http://www.cthulhulives.org/Whisperer/twid-blog.html)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Undeadite on Feb 22, 2011, 06:40:47 PM
Post by: Undeadite on Feb 22, 2011, 06:40:47 PM
That Cthulhu Fish graced the trunk of my first car. Man I miss it.
And I've been waiting for the HPL Historical Society to finish Whisperer in Darkness for a long time. That's great news!
Also, it looks like Ron Howard is looking to make an adaptation of the comic The Strange Adventures of HPL.
http://www.fangoria.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3603:another-lovecraft-movie-in-the-works&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=167 (http://www.fangoria.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3603:another-lovecraft-movie-in-the-works&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=167)
And I've been waiting for the HPL Historical Society to finish Whisperer in Darkness for a long time. That's great news!
Also, it looks like Ron Howard is looking to make an adaptation of the comic The Strange Adventures of HPL.
http://www.fangoria.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3603:another-lovecraft-movie-in-the-works&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=167 (http://www.fangoria.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3603:another-lovecraft-movie-in-the-works&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=167)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 23, 2011, 02:57:54 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 23, 2011, 02:57:54 AM
Quote from: SM on Feb 22, 2011, 05:19:57 AM
And I really wish I hadn't.
Man, why you gotta be all like, ruinin' my jokes n' shit?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Feb 23, 2011, 03:43:20 AM
Post by: SM on Feb 23, 2011, 03:43:20 AM
Sorry, but that was all you this time.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Undeadite on Feb 23, 2011, 11:23:47 PM
Post by: Undeadite on Feb 23, 2011, 11:23:47 PM
Just watched the Last Lovecraft. For a low budget Shawn of the Dead type of spoof, it was surprisingly funny. Especially all the stuff about fish rape.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 24, 2011, 01:39:19 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 24, 2011, 01:39:19 AM
Never heard of it. Cult film?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Deathbearer on Feb 24, 2011, 02:56:01 AM
Post by: Deathbearer on Feb 24, 2011, 02:56:01 AM
Fish rape? Sounds like a GWAR song..
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 24, 2011, 08:48:17 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 24, 2011, 08:48:17 AM
Fish Rape?
Sounds like...
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.niftyfiftyscifi.com%2Fhpb%2Fhorror1.jpg&hash=705aa991f9e72d635550f1387a0f6155556a1d70)
:D
Sounds like...
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:D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Huol on Feb 24, 2011, 08:55:41 AM
Post by: Huol on Feb 24, 2011, 08:55:41 AM
Or...
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(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbrofist.tv%2Fforum%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fnausea.gif&hash=77003e8cb4695c250b16a4d63a5800f936e57114)
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 24, 2011, 09:07:21 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 24, 2011, 09:07:21 AM
Quote from: Huol on Feb 24, 2011, 08:55:41 AM
Or...
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http://brofist.tv/forum/images/smilies/nausea.gif
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/10/01/alan-moores-neonomicon-2-plenty-of-penises-to-go-around/ (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/10/01/alan-moores-neonomicon-2-plenty-of-penises-to-go-around/)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 24, 2011, 09:11:01 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 24, 2011, 09:11:01 AM
Wait... Lovecraft wasn't very 'strict' about Sex-related subjects. I remember reading in the Anthology notes that he had always a kind of weird relationship with Sex. SO what's all with rape and penises? :D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 24, 2011, 09:20:26 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 24, 2011, 09:20:26 AM
some scholars believe that a lot of HPLs works were secretly about sex, i personally don't but it's such a popular theory that many HPL inspired writers believe in, alan moore in particular, since he always uses a lot of sex in his HPL inspired works
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 24, 2011, 09:28:29 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 24, 2011, 09:28:29 AM
Lovecraft usually limits the 'sex related' details of his stories. In The Shadow over Innsmouth, we are never brought further than a simple 'union' between the two species. In The Dunwich Horror, Lavina is implied to have had it with a certain something, but we are never brought into details. Never goes into detail in The Call of Cthulhu regarding the blasphemous orgies Cultists practice either. Just as examples.
What are those 'secretly about sex' Stories?
What are those 'secretly about sex' Stories?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 24, 2011, 09:33:25 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 24, 2011, 09:33:25 AM
i don't know, like i said, i never really agreed with the theory, so i've never looked into it
i just googled and found this essay
http://www.contrasoma.com/writing/lovecraft.html (http://www.contrasoma.com/writing/lovecraft.html)
i just googled and found this essay
http://www.contrasoma.com/writing/lovecraft.html (http://www.contrasoma.com/writing/lovecraft.html)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 24, 2011, 09:42:57 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 24, 2011, 09:42:57 AM
Read extracts... sounds like the guys who brought up that Gremlins is an allegory for black people invading America, in the 'racism' section.
In the sexuality sections, they mainly point to the fact that many stories are related to sex and to familiar degeneration, i.e. TDH and TSOI. Simple question - how are you going to have Fish-spawn and Yog-spawn without the bare mention of a sexual intercourse. Over-reading by far.
In the sexuality sections, they mainly point to the fact that many stories are related to sex and to familiar degeneration, i.e. TDH and TSOI. Simple question - how are you going to have Fish-spawn and Yog-spawn without the bare mention of a sexual intercourse. Over-reading by far.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 24, 2011, 09:45:41 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 24, 2011, 09:45:41 AM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Feb 24, 2011, 09:42:57 AM
Read extracts... sounds like the guys who brought up that Gremlins is an allegory for black people invading America, in the 'racism' section.
In the sexuality sections, they mainly point to the fact that many stories are related to sex and to familiar degeneration, i.e. TDH and TSOI. Simple question - how are you going to have Fish-spawn and Yog-spawn without the bare mention of a sexual intercourse. Over-reading by far.
i agree, it's crazy, but alan moore still insists on having loads of HPL inspired sex in his stories, not that his non HPL stories are pg-13 in any way.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Undeadite on Feb 24, 2011, 04:19:22 PM
Post by: Undeadite on Feb 24, 2011, 04:19:22 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Feb 24, 2011, 01:39:19 AM
Never heard of it. Cult film?
It's not really a cult film, but it is independent and just came out to dvd.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOWtgLneeNE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOWtgLneeNE#ws)
The fish rape is them making fun of the deep ones making their half fish spawn. I've always felt that HPL had an unhealthy view of sexuality, especially in the tale where a student falls for a woman who is in fact a warlock with a man's soul inside, and the evil warlock used sex to possess the body of the student. It is even more bizarre when you realize it was an allegory he wrote about his own failed marriage. But his level of sexual insecurity wasn't a fear of tentacle rape or some weird latent homosexuality, but more of a simple naivety.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 24, 2011, 07:10:59 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 24, 2011, 07:10:59 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Feb 24, 2011, 09:42:57 AM
Read extracts... sounds like the guys who brought up that Gremlins is an allegory for black people invading America, in the 'racism' section.
In the sexuality sections, they mainly point to the fact that many stories are related to sex and to familiar degeneration, i.e. TDH and TSOI. Simple question - how are you going to have Fish-spawn and Yog-spawn without the bare mention of a sexual intercourse. Over-reading by far.
My guess is, if Undeadite is correct with his above post, then Lovecraft isn't going to mention direct intercourse and instead be subtle or poetic about it because he just doesn't understand the actual act. If Lovecraft was sexually insecure, he's not going to approach it directly because he doesn't understand it.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Feb 24, 2011, 10:06:57 PM
Post by: SM on Feb 24, 2011, 10:06:57 PM
He understood it just fine.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 24, 2011, 10:09:14 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 24, 2011, 10:09:14 PM
Exactly - but his stories don't seem to revolve too much around sex.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Feb 24, 2011, 10:12:07 PM
Post by: SM on Feb 24, 2011, 10:12:07 PM
Not in anyway remotely overt.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Feb 25, 2011, 02:02:46 AM
Post by: Blacklabel on Feb 25, 2011, 02:02:46 AM
Quote from: Undeadite on Feb 24, 2011, 04:19:22 PM
But his level of sexual insecurity wasn't a fear of tentacle rape or some weird latent homosexuality, but more of a simple naivety.
In Neonomicon, Alan Moore has a character saying that Lovecraft's fear of sex was so great that he could only have sex while fully clothed... do you know if this was this based on actual knowledge of Lovecraft's personal life or was Moore exagerating things to justify his "Lovecraft is all about the fear of sex" take on the Cthulhu Mythos?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Feb 25, 2011, 03:15:07 AM
Post by: SM on Feb 25, 2011, 03:15:07 AM
His wife described him as an "adequately excellent" lover.
Unless she had a fetish for fully clothed sex, then I don't think there was anything dramatically out of the ordinary.
And Moore is well known for putting his own take on classic literature.
Unless she had a fetish for fully clothed sex, then I don't think there was anything dramatically out of the ordinary.
And Moore is well known for putting his own take on classic literature.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 25, 2011, 03:49:30 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 25, 2011, 03:49:30 AM
I can't imagine Lovecraft ever enjoyed sex. I say that because his imagination was so twisted and in every picture I've seen of him save one, he's always scowling.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 25, 2011, 03:51:52 AM
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 25, 2011, 03:51:52 AM
Quote from: SM on Feb 25, 2011, 03:15:07 AM
His wife described him as an "adequately excellent" lover.
Adequately excellent, eh? Wow. Kinky.
As for the speculation, I'll paraphrase Freud and say that 'sometimes a one-eyed tentacle-adorned pickle monster from space is just one-eyed tentacle-adorned pickle monster from space'.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Feb 25, 2011, 05:06:02 AM
Post by: SM on Feb 25, 2011, 05:06:02 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Feb 25, 2011, 03:49:30 AM
I can't imagine Lovecraft ever enjoyed sex. I say that because his imagination was so twisted and in every picture I've seen of him save one, he's always scowling.
Why would his imagination get in the way of his sex life?
His scowling might have been because at the time the picture was taken, he'd rather have been sexing up Sonia in an "adequately excellent" fashion.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Undeadite on Feb 25, 2011, 06:02:50 AM
Post by: Undeadite on Feb 25, 2011, 06:02:50 AM
Yeah, Moore almost certainly made that up for dramatic effect. Considering all of the possibilities for psychological scarring in his childhood and young adult life (his father dying of syphilis, his mother dying in a hospital and suffering from hysteria, the loss of his grandfather that mentored him, and his own physical and psychological issues), it is entirely possible that he never fully matured sexually.
But I don't think his sexuality was his biggest concern. If I had to guess, it was social isolation and depression. It comes out in his writing style; the first person, past tense confessional riddled with guilt.
But I don't think his sexuality was his biggest concern. If I had to guess, it was social isolation and depression. It comes out in his writing style; the first person, past tense confessional riddled with guilt.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 27, 2011, 10:56:07 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 27, 2011, 10:56:07 AM
Finished The Dunwich Horror yesterday.
Damn, this one was... so good. My favourite part is when it tears down Sally's house. Great sequence.
The revelation of the Horror at the end was terrific. Hah, I think I had nightmares tonight about that 'half-face with albino hair'. :P
And, as always, the twist at the end was great, even though we got an hint right before.
Damn, this one was... so good. My favourite part is when it tears down Sally's house. Great sequence.
The revelation of the Horror at the end was terrific. Hah, I think I had nightmares tonight about that 'half-face with albino hair'. :P
And, as always, the twist at the end was great, even though we got an hint right before.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 28, 2011, 12:08:36 AM
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 28, 2011, 12:08:36 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi52.tinypic.com%2Fm7aszp.jpg&hash=5aac370dd8db21e8e649ffdada8b31629cfa647a)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 28, 2011, 01:52:42 AM
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 28, 2011, 01:52:42 AM
Quote from: Shasvre on Feb 28, 2011, 12:08:36 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi52.tinypic.com%2Fm7aszp.jpg&hash=5aac370dd8db21e8e649ffdada8b31629cfa647a)
Ooh, I'm kind of digging that one. The face has less human proportions than the usual Cthulhu fare, and there's a crustacean aspect, too. Works for me.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 28, 2011, 04:00:10 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 28, 2011, 04:00:10 AM
Quote from: Shasvre on Feb 28, 2011, 12:08:36 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi52.tinypic.com%2Fm7aszp.jpg&hash=5aac370dd8db21e8e649ffdada8b31629cfa647a)
At first glance I thought it was an old tree :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Hive Tyrant on Feb 28, 2011, 04:03:02 AM
Post by: Hive Tyrant on Feb 28, 2011, 04:03:02 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Feb 28, 2011, 04:00:10 AMQuote from: Shasvre on Feb 28, 2011, 12:08:36 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi52.tinypic.com%2Fm7aszp.jpg&hash=5aac370dd8db21e8e649ffdada8b31629cfa647a)
At first glance I thought it was an old tree :P
At first glance I thought it was awesome.
Then I looked again and it was still awesome.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 28, 2011, 04:04:30 AM
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 28, 2011, 04:04:30 AM
I'm looking again, and it just graduated from awesome to r'lyeh awesome.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 28, 2011, 10:17:21 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 28, 2011, 10:17:21 AM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Feb 28, 2011, 04:04:30 AM
I'm looking again, and it just graduated from awesome to r'lyeh awesome.
agreed
also i read this
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.comiccollectorlive.com%2Fcovers%2F93b%2F93bd42d8-d1ee-4d9c-93a9-08b15ce9e1ec.jpg&hash=f0dd9e220de480aa633bd353a2e745d2ead04ffc)
it was pretty cool, it was based on a screenp[lay and i kind of wish it was made into a movie, basically the premise is, that lovecraft's stories were based on fact, that there really was a necronomicon, which he inherited from his father, and having read it, gained access to the dimension of Yog Sothoth
edit:
lol
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc6%2F165113_10150091815375789_587640788_6054797_429019_n.jpg&hash=6317b2b4cebff8865fd21ee5e7816dbc87dfebbc)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 28, 2011, 06:03:42 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 28, 2011, 06:03:42 PM
My God. :D
I want to try that!
I want to try that!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Feb 28, 2011, 07:14:26 PM
Post by: TheMonolith on Feb 28, 2011, 07:14:26 PM
I see somebody finished Dunwich, one of the greatest horror stories ever concieved.
Quote from: AvatarIII on Feb 28, 2011, 10:17:21 AMThe Truffle Shuffle has been outdone.
edit:
lol
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/165113_10150091815375789_587640788_6054797_429019_n.jpg
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 28, 2011, 07:26:39 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 28, 2011, 07:26:39 PM
I have to do that at some point. It's #1 on my geek-to-do list as of now!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 28, 2011, 09:33:56 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Feb 28, 2011, 09:33:56 PM
i have a few ties to try it with, unfortunately none of them match or are green.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Undeadite on Feb 28, 2011, 10:11:12 PM
Post by: Undeadite on Feb 28, 2011, 10:11:12 PM
Here's a trailer for a new Spanish Lovecraft movie, called La Sombra Prohibita. Don't let the slow build up fool you... the ending needs to be seen by everyone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjKKptsL33I#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjKKptsL33I#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjKKptsL33I#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjKKptsL33I#ws)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 28, 2011, 10:15:04 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 28, 2011, 10:15:04 PM
Sweet trailer!
Kaboom at 1:20... totally unexpected. Really dynamic sequence, loved it.
Kaboom at 1:20... totally unexpected. Really dynamic sequence, loved it.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 28, 2011, 10:18:48 PM
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 28, 2011, 10:18:48 PM
Yeap, I'm definitely watching this. :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 28, 2011, 10:29:48 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 28, 2011, 10:29:48 PM
Gimme subtitles and I'm down ;D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 01, 2011, 10:26:20 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 01, 2011, 10:26:20 AM
i just looked it up and it's apparently the sequel to a movie called La herencia Valdemar (The Valdemar Legacy)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1-vBOgY2Bk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1-vBOgY2Bk#ws)
also a poster showing ol'd tentacle face in the flesh
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.joblo.com%2Fimages_arrownews%2Fforbiddenshadow.jpg&hash=78d103346abc2f6e3edb017bc01be08d8c062bba)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1-vBOgY2Bk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1-vBOgY2Bk#ws)
also a poster showing ol'd tentacle face in the flesh
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.joblo.com%2Fimages_arrownews%2Fforbiddenshadow.jpg&hash=78d103346abc2f6e3edb017bc01be08d8c062bba)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Mar 01, 2011, 09:59:07 PM
Post by: SM on Mar 01, 2011, 09:59:07 PM
Something about that poster says "sweet".
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 04, 2011, 07:35:45 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 04, 2011, 07:35:45 PM
Quote from: AvatarIII on Mar 01, 2011, 10:26:20 AMSweet poster! I like this take on the character.
also a poster showing ol'd tentacle face in the flesh
http://www.joblo.com/images_arrownews/forbiddenshadow.jpg
As for me, I've had the time today to finish up 'The Horror in the Museum' and quickly go for 'Curse of Yig'.
'The Horror in the Museum' was great. Loved it. The story and pacing were solid, creepy and unsettling. When Rogers revealed that some of his sculptures were 'real', I already expected a twist like that, but not on the lines the story gives off. Really creepy.
'The Curse of Yig' wasn't as good, and in fact, could've been a lot better. It felt like it was... I don't know, developed to its full potential. Loved the twist at the end though.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 04, 2011, 10:29:50 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 04, 2011, 10:29:50 PM
I finished The Rats in the Walls last night. It confused me even more than The Outsider. Do you think he was dreaming the rats in the walls and that he was in the nut house the entire time, or he just went ape shit crazy at the end and really did discover hell beneath his home?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 04, 2011, 10:36:37 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 04, 2011, 10:36:37 PM
Lovecraft stories usually have that side going on - and usually, the stranger option is the one being true. A lot of Lovecraft characters are depicted (of accused of being) emotionally fragile, or mad at some point of the story. Yet to read Rats in the Walls though (will read it soon).
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 04, 2011, 11:32:58 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 04, 2011, 11:32:58 PM
You'll enjoy it. It really trips you up.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Aeus on Mar 05, 2011, 12:58:19 AM
Post by: Aeus on Mar 05, 2011, 12:58:19 AM
Any of you guys got this?
http://www.amazon.com/Necronomicon-Weird-Tales-Lovecraft-Gollancz/dp/0575081570/ref=pd_sim_b_2 (http://www.amazon.com/Necronomicon-Weird-Tales-Lovecraft-Gollancz/dp/0575081570/ref=pd_sim_b_2)
Is it a pretty good collection?
Also, slightly unrelated by equally awesome...
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Chronicles-Conan-Robert-Howard/dp/0575077662/ref=pd_sim_b_3 (http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Chronicles-Conan-Robert-Howard/dp/0575077662/ref=pd_sim_b_3)
That any good too?
http://www.amazon.com/Necronomicon-Weird-Tales-Lovecraft-Gollancz/dp/0575081570/ref=pd_sim_b_2 (http://www.amazon.com/Necronomicon-Weird-Tales-Lovecraft-Gollancz/dp/0575081570/ref=pd_sim_b_2)
Is it a pretty good collection?
Also, slightly unrelated by equally awesome...
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Chronicles-Conan-Robert-Howard/dp/0575077662/ref=pd_sim_b_3 (http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Chronicles-Conan-Robert-Howard/dp/0575077662/ref=pd_sim_b_3)
That any good too?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Mar 06, 2011, 11:38:44 PM
Post by: SM on Mar 06, 2011, 11:38:44 PM
I have a couple of anthologues that are 20 odd years old now, and anyting I didn't have I downloaded years ago before copyright became in issue.
Going by the reviews on Amazon it would seem there are better collections available.
Going by the reviews on Amazon it would seem there are better collections available.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 07, 2011, 12:53:00 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 07, 2011, 12:53:00 AM
But it seems like there's countless numbers of them. How do you know which ones are better?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Mar 07, 2011, 01:01:21 AM
Post by: SM on Mar 07, 2011, 01:01:21 AM
Based on that link, anything edited by Joshi.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 07, 2011, 09:17:11 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 07, 2011, 09:17:11 AM
i have these 3 collections
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.bookdepository.co.uk%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fbook%2Flarge%2F9780%2F1411%2F9780141187068.jpg&hash=7d5d415e63fa2d46c24d38912b2a6129ef00c200)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.bookdepository.co.uk%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fbook%2Flarge%2F9780%2F1411%2F9780141187075.jpg&hash=68a94d301bbdbb29b77eb34307cdf3a8eea31dda)
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http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/search/advanced?searchRefined=true&searchAuthor=H.+P.+Lovecraft&searchTitle=other+weird+stories&searchPublisher=penguin&resetPage=1&page=1&searchTerm=&searchAddedTerm=joshi&searchTitle=other+weird+stories&searchRefined=true&searchAuthor=H.+P.+Lovecraft&searchPublisher=penguin&searchIsbn=&searchLang=&searchSubmit=%3CSPAN%3E%3CEM%3ESearch%3C%2FEM%3E%3C%2FSPAN%3E (http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/search/advanced?searchRefined=true&searchAuthor=H.+P.+Lovecraft&searchTitle=other+weird+stories&searchPublisher=penguin&resetPage=1&page=1&searchTerm=&searchAddedTerm=joshi&searchTitle=other+weird+stories&searchRefined=true&searchAuthor=H.+P.+Lovecraft&searchPublisher=penguin&searchIsbn=&searchLang=&searchSubmit=%3CSPAN%3E%3CEM%3ESearch%3C%2FEM%3E%3C%2FSPAN%3E)
all edited, introduced, and annotated by Joshi, and between them apparently contain all his stories except In The Walls of Eryx, which he only Co-wrote, and they don't include any of his poetry either,
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.bookdepository.co.uk%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fbook%2Flarge%2F9780%2F1411%2F9780141187068.jpg&hash=7d5d415e63fa2d46c24d38912b2a6129ef00c200)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.bookdepository.co.uk%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fbook%2Flarge%2F9780%2F1411%2F9780141187075.jpg&hash=68a94d301bbdbb29b77eb34307cdf3a8eea31dda)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.bookdepository.co.uk%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fbook%2Flarge%2F9780%2F1411%2F9780141187891.jpg&hash=7e860804c2435fe088ffc26568bfb73207ff3b56)
http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/search/advanced?searchRefined=true&searchAuthor=H.+P.+Lovecraft&searchTitle=other+weird+stories&searchPublisher=penguin&resetPage=1&page=1&searchTerm=&searchAddedTerm=joshi&searchTitle=other+weird+stories&searchRefined=true&searchAuthor=H.+P.+Lovecraft&searchPublisher=penguin&searchIsbn=&searchLang=&searchSubmit=%3CSPAN%3E%3CEM%3ESearch%3C%2FEM%3E%3C%2FSPAN%3E (http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/search/advanced?searchRefined=true&searchAuthor=H.+P.+Lovecraft&searchTitle=other+weird+stories&searchPublisher=penguin&resetPage=1&page=1&searchTerm=&searchAddedTerm=joshi&searchTitle=other+weird+stories&searchRefined=true&searchAuthor=H.+P.+Lovecraft&searchPublisher=penguin&searchIsbn=&searchLang=&searchSubmit=%3CSPAN%3E%3CEM%3ESearch%3C%2FEM%3E%3C%2FSPAN%3E)
all edited, introduced, and annotated by Joshi, and between them apparently contain all his stories except In The Walls of Eryx, which he only Co-wrote, and they don't include any of his poetry either,
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 07, 2011, 07:08:53 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 07, 2011, 07:08:53 PM
I'm currently reading The Shunned House. This one is hard to follow with all the names and dates that are being thrown at the reader.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvPvTerminator on Mar 08, 2011, 03:49:00 AM
Post by: AvPvTerminator on Mar 08, 2011, 03:49:00 AM
Dreams in the Witch House will destroy you emotionally.
:-X
:-X
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 08, 2011, 02:15:02 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 08, 2011, 02:15:02 PM
We shall see...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Mar 09, 2011, 08:51:41 PM
Post by: TheMonolith on Mar 09, 2011, 08:51:41 PM
Quote from: AvPvTerminator on Mar 08, 2011, 03:49:00 AMYes. Yes it will.
Dreams in the Witch House will destroy you emotionally.
:-X
Though Brown Jenkin gave us a great use for baseball bats wrapped with barbed wire.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 10, 2011, 12:34:43 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 10, 2011, 12:34:43 AM
Mankind already did that with a 2x4!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Mar 10, 2011, 12:45:24 AM
Post by: TheMonolith on Mar 10, 2011, 12:45:24 AM
Trust me, this guy earned the f**king bat.
To make it better, it should be wielded by this guy.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stomptokyo.com%2Fimg-m3%2Funknown-origin-a.jpg&hash=dd6e72f642543544407c014781b1a1f41fefe571)
To make it better, it should be wielded by this guy.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stomptokyo.com%2Fimg-m3%2Funknown-origin-a.jpg&hash=dd6e72f642543544407c014781b1a1f41fefe571)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 10, 2011, 12:46:26 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 10, 2011, 12:46:26 AM
Friend of yours?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 13, 2011, 12:19:44 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 13, 2011, 12:19:44 PM
Brown Jenkins is a little bastard.
Anyhoo, I've seen The Call of Cthulhu, the 2005 HPLHS adaptation of the classic Lovecraft tale. I've really liked it, it was an interesting idea to create the film how it would've been made in the time Lovecraft wrote the tale, and they got off the feel, indeed. The only giving off is that some of the actors felt too good for the 1920s :D But it's not really a downside. Would've liked it longer though, and the design for Cthulhu could've been... y'now... more something. It had that skinny neck and the octopus head on it looked a fair bit goofy. But the reveal was great!
Anyhoo, I've seen The Call of Cthulhu, the 2005 HPLHS adaptation of the classic Lovecraft tale. I've really liked it, it was an interesting idea to create the film how it would've been made in the time Lovecraft wrote the tale, and they got off the feel, indeed. The only giving off is that some of the actors felt too good for the 1920s :D But it's not really a downside. Would've liked it longer though, and the design for Cthulhu could've been... y'now... more something. It had that skinny neck and the octopus head on it looked a fair bit goofy. But the reveal was great!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Aeus on Mar 13, 2011, 07:08:34 PM
Post by: Aeus on Mar 13, 2011, 07:08:34 PM
I just read The Colour out of Space.
I was not ready for the sheer awesomeness I just experienced.
I was not ready for the sheer awesomeness I just experienced.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Mar 14, 2011, 10:01:06 PM
Post by: Shasvre on Mar 14, 2011, 10:01:06 PM
Just remembered these from the Tintin thread. :laugh:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc06.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Fi%2F2010%2F300%2F5%2Fe%2Ftintin_in_r__lyeh_by_muzski-d305zgf.jpg&hash=0ab6b4e905689fd95c7845520e9486e8a0d8b570)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F29.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lbfafb6rrY1qcfglbo1_500.jpg&hash=0ebfd9ccbed2950b22504cbf406a5f56c2572820)
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 14, 2011, 10:13:59 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 14, 2011, 10:13:59 PM
Quote from: Shasvre on Mar 14, 2011, 10:01:06 PM
Just remembered these from the Tintin thread. :laugh:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc06.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Fi%2F2010%2F300%2F5%2Fe%2Ftintin_in_r__lyeh_by_muzski-d305zgf.jpg&hash=0ab6b4e905689fd95c7845520e9486e8a0d8b570)
http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbfafb6rrY1qcfglbo1_500.jpg
if you like them, you should read this
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also this
Spoiler
[img]http://www.ghostofaflea.com/archives/Tintin_At-the-Mountains-of-Madness.jpg[img]
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 14, 2011, 10:32:53 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 14, 2011, 10:32:53 PM
Just finished Call of Chtulhu. I love how Lovecraft brings all three parts of the story together, from Wilcox meeting Prof. Angell, to Lagresse showing the sculpture of Cthulhu at the meeting and it all goes back to narrator. Very nicely woven. But there's one thing I don't understand.
The island of R'lyeh rises up because the stars are right. But Cthulhu himself emerges simply because the sailors stumble across the island, yes? It could have been anybody who was there, but preferably, Cthulhu worshipers?
The island of R'lyeh rises up because the stars are right. But Cthulhu himself emerges simply because the sailors stumble across the island, yes? It could have been anybody who was there, but preferably, Cthulhu worshipers?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Mar 14, 2011, 10:38:35 PM
Post by: Shasvre on Mar 14, 2011, 10:38:35 PM
Quote from: AvatarIII on Mar 14, 2011, 10:13:59 PMif you like them, you should read thisYes, I might give that one a try. :)
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/518BZ0KDJTL._SL500_.jpg
http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2010/11/8/1289235643266/At-the-Mountains-of-Madne-006.jpg
http://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/At-the-Mountains-of-Madness-exploring-the-tunnels-Lovecraft-Culbard.jpg
http://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/03sg2010atmom.jpg
http://www.tcj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hpl_02.jpg
http://www.tcj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hpl_03.jpg
http://www.tcj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hpl_04.jpg
http://www.tcj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hpl_05.jpg
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Huol on Mar 14, 2011, 10:39:13 PM
Post by: Huol on Mar 14, 2011, 10:39:13 PM
Quote from: AvatarIII on Mar 14, 2011, 10:13:59 PM
http://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/03sg2010atmom.jpg
http://www.tcj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hpl_02.jpg
http://www.tcj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hpl_03.jpg
http://www.tcj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hpl_04.jpg
http://www.tcj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hpl_05.jpg
Oh man.
That art doesn't work for me.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Mar 14, 2011, 10:41:34 PM
Post by: SM on Mar 14, 2011, 10:41:34 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 14, 2011, 10:32:53 PMYeah. Had Johansen and co not stopped the cultists, they would've landed and woken Cthulhu themselves. Turns out the stars weren't quite right though and R'lyeh sank again.
Just finished Call of Chtulhu. I love how Lovecraft brings all three parts of the story together, from Wilcox meeting Prof. Angell, to Lagresse showing the sculpture of Cthulhu at the meeting and it all goes back to narrator. Very nicely woven. But there's one thing I don't understand.
The island of R'lyeh rises up because the stars are right. But Cthulhu himself emerges simply because the sailors stumble across the island, yes? It could have been anybody who was there, but preferably, Cthulhu worshipers?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Mar 14, 2011, 11:21:13 PM
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Mar 14, 2011, 11:21:13 PM
Quote from: AvatarIII on Mar 14, 2011, 10:13:59 PMHow come almost all popular visual depictions of Lovecraft's work come out looking so cartoonish? Very strange.
if you like them, you should read this
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/518BZ0KDJTL._SL500_.jpg
http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2010/11/8/1289235643266/At-the-Mountains-of-Madne-006.jpg
http://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/At-the-Mountains-of-Madness-exploring-the-tunnels-Lovecraft-Culbard.jpg
http://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/03sg2010atmom.jpg
http://www.tcj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hpl_02.jpg
http://www.tcj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hpl_03.jpg
http://www.tcj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hpl_04.jpg
http://www.tcj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hpl_05.jpg
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 15, 2011, 01:24:10 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 15, 2011, 01:24:10 AM
Quote from: SM on Mar 14, 2011, 10:41:34 PMQuote from: DoomRulz on Mar 14, 2011, 10:32:53 PMYeah. Had Johansen and co not stopped the cultists, they would've landed and woken Cthulhu themselves. Turns out the stars weren't quite right though and R'lyeh sank again.
Just finished Call of Chtulhu. I love how Lovecraft brings all three parts of the story together, from Wilcox meeting Prof. Angell, to Lagresse showing the sculpture of Cthulhu at the meeting and it all goes back to narrator. Very nicely woven. But there's one thing I don't understand.
The island of R'lyeh rises up because the stars are right. But Cthulhu himself emerges simply because the sailors stumble across the island, yes? It could have been anybody who was there, but preferably, Cthulhu worshipers?
Odd; if the stars weren't right, why did it rise at all? Was Cthulhu bored :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Aeus on Mar 15, 2011, 01:41:02 AM
Post by: Aeus on Mar 15, 2011, 01:41:02 AM
Cthulhu does as Cthulhu pleases.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 15, 2011, 02:30:48 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 15, 2011, 02:30:48 AM
Maybe he needed to swap out air, who knows.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Mar 15, 2011, 05:23:18 AM
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Mar 15, 2011, 05:23:18 AM
Bears will come out of hibernation once in a while to eat or whatever, before going back to sleep for the rest of the winter.
Substitute a winter for and eon and slap a plate of calamari on the bear's head, and that sounds just about right.
Substitute a winter for and eon and slap a plate of calamari on the bear's head, and that sounds just about right.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 15, 2011, 09:30:29 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 15, 2011, 09:30:29 AM
Quote from: Huol on Mar 14, 2011, 10:39:13 PMQuote from: AvatarIII on Mar 14, 2011, 10:13:59 PM
http://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/03sg2010atmom.jpg
http://www.tcj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hpl_02.jpg
http://www.tcj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hpl_03.jpg
http://www.tcj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hpl_04.jpg
http://www.tcj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hpl_05.jpg
Oh man.
That art doesn't work for me.
i wasn't a massive fan, but reading ATMOM in a graphic form really works well, and the art is very Tintin inspired, which makes sense because Tintin started in 1929, ATMOM was written in 1936, so the art is actually well chosen for the era the story is set.
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Mar 14, 2011, 11:21:13 PM
How come almost all popular visual depictions of Lovecraft's work come out looking so cartoonish? Very strange.
not sure, ghowever there is a graphic adaptation of Call of Cthulhu in a book called The Starry Wisdom: a tribute to HPL which is not cartoony at all.
and the adaptations in the book Graphic Classics Vol 4: HPL vary from vary cartoonish to not cartoonish at all.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 15, 2011, 01:07:09 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 15, 2011, 01:07:09 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 15, 2011, 01:24:10 AMI can hazard that they were indeed right, but something (or... someone?) disturbed the 'alignment' of sorts and the key wasn't there anymore, so the city sank again.
Odd; if the stars weren't right, why did it rise at all?
Regarding the Graphic Novel for At the Mountains of Madness, I'm not too keen on the art. Would've preferred something... Y'now... more gothic, mysterious looking. That looks like kid stuff.
Ph'nglui Mglw'... err, speaking of Cthulhu, does anyone have a wallpaper sized version of this?
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F_iXi0lcrRTMs%2FS_P5xt5kytI%2FAAAAAAAAEdo%2Fb_OiqhGlju0%2Fs1600%2Fcthulhu%2B%21.jpg&hash=b9d97627dd742da7d88498a6881dbab0c49af9cb)
I've stumbled already upon this (http://site.worldatplaygames.com/images/other/lovecraft/cthulhu.jpg), but I don't like the texture and the image isn't the full painting.
Any help is really appreciated. :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 15, 2011, 01:32:37 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 15, 2011, 01:32:37 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Mar 15, 2011, 01:07:09 PM
Regarding the Graphic Novel for At the Mountains of Madness, I'm not too keen on the art. Would've preferred something... Y'now... more gothic, mysterious looking. That looks like kid stuff.
ATMOM isn't really a gothic story, it's an adventure story, and the unoffensive art is actually very good for luring you into a false sense of security, even if you do know how the story ends. Shadow over innsmouth or colour out of space are much more gothic stories, and as such would have more gothic art if they were adapted i'm sure.
maybe something from this collection would suit your fancy more
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Graphic-Classics-Lovecraft-2nd-Eureka/dp/0974664898#reader_0974664898 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Graphic-Classics-Lovecraft-2nd-Eureka/dp/0974664898#reader_0974664898)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi51.tinypic.com%2F2ah9tuo.jpg&hash=18c004ccfbf08b2c1712991ac11f515f3c9bf94a)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 15, 2011, 01:40:23 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 15, 2011, 01:40:23 PM
I would've liked to see something more horroristic, something like... Dylan Dog, you know? Stuff like that. Or the more 'mature' Marvel comics, in style. It is true that At the Mountains of Madness is part-Adventure in its story, but like in the most of the Lovecraft works, it's mainly about the mistery and the horror - there's the great Elder City, the dark places, all the Lake transmissions, the discovery of the destroyed camp... and the climax. Art style like that just doesn't render fully the feelings the novel gives, to me.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 15, 2011, 01:44:13 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 15, 2011, 01:44:13 PM
don't buy it then, simple as that :D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 15, 2011, 01:48:18 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 15, 2011, 01:48:18 PM
Quote from: AvatarIII on Mar 15, 2011, 01:44:13 PMOf course, was stating why. :P
don't buy it then, simple as that :D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 15, 2011, 02:15:05 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 15, 2011, 02:15:05 PM
you might like this though
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lovecraft-Enrique-Breccia/dp/887759022X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1300198459&sr=8-2 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lovecraft-Enrique-Breccia/dp/887759022X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1300198459&sr=8-2)
or this
http://www.scribd.com/doc/10896293/HP-Lovecraft-The-Call-of-Cthulhu-Graphic-Novel (http://www.scribd.com/doc/10896293/HP-Lovecraft-The-Call-of-Cthulhu-Graphic-Novel)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhtmlimg3.scribdassets.com%2F7t97w432uhlyhc0%2Fimages%2F3-1b385a3623%2F000.jpg&hash=58a15cf08718a4d11ab89c75d67bcaff4dd035a2)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lovecraft-Enrique-Breccia/dp/887759022X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1300198459&sr=8-2 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lovecraft-Enrique-Breccia/dp/887759022X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1300198459&sr=8-2)
or this
http://www.scribd.com/doc/10896293/HP-Lovecraft-The-Call-of-Cthulhu-Graphic-Novel (http://www.scribd.com/doc/10896293/HP-Lovecraft-The-Call-of-Cthulhu-Graphic-Novel)
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 15, 2011, 03:10:58 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 15, 2011, 03:10:58 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi51.tinypic.com%2Fi71lyr.png&hash=ee00687b487b025d2832c2d109075108bf9499d2)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 15, 2011, 03:14:13 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 15, 2011, 03:14:13 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Mar 15, 2011, 03:10:58 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi51.tinypic.com%2Fi71lyr.png&hash=ee00687b487b025d2832c2d109075108bf9499d2)
funny thing is, i actually ordered that book, not realising it was in italian, and i had to send it back and then they haven't had it in stock since!! i'm sure you can get it in italy. i had to import an english language version from the US
edit: yes you can
http://www.amazon.it/Lovecraft-Hans-Rodionoff/dp/887759022X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1300202080&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.it/Lovecraft-Hans-Rodionoff/dp/887759022X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1300202080&sr=8-1)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 15, 2011, 05:24:30 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 15, 2011, 05:24:30 PM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Mar 15, 2011, 05:23:18 AM
Bears will come out of hibernation once in a while to eat or whatever, before going back to sleep for the rest of the winter.
Substitute a winter for and eon and slap a plate of calamari on the bear's head, and that sounds just about right.
:D that works too
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 15, 2011, 08:14:56 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 15, 2011, 08:14:56 PM
this arrived today
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F5118HmobkUL._SS500_.jpg&hash=5f7d5b4bf4d057828014481aa567be1a231e93c6)
same publisher as the ATMOM GN, but the art is a lot darker and less kiddy (OZ ;))
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F5118HmobkUL._SS500_.jpg&hash=5f7d5b4bf4d057828014481aa567be1a231e93c6)
same publisher as the ATMOM GN, but the art is a lot darker and less kiddy (OZ ;))
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Mar 15, 2011, 10:20:45 PM
Post by: SM on Mar 15, 2011, 10:20:45 PM
QuoteOdd; if the stars weren't right, why did it rise at all? Was Cthulhu bored
Guess they weren't right for long enough.
I was formulating a Lovecraft story once set in the future, when we could actually travel to some of the planets where some of the Great Old Ones lived. It turned out that the stars were almost right for Cthulhu to rise again - so the human protagonists blew up a a star to stop it.
QuoteCthulhu does as Cthulhu pleases.
"They all lay in stone houses in Their great city of R'lyeh, preserved by the spells of mighty Cthulhu for a glorious surrection
when the stars and the earth might once more be ready for Them. But at that time some force from outside must serve to liberate Their bodies. The spells that preserved them intact likewise prevented Them from making an initial move, and They could only lie awake in the dark and think whilst uncounted millions of years rolled by."
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 15, 2011, 10:26:11 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 15, 2011, 10:26:11 PM
Was formulating; guessing you didn't finish it?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Mar 15, 2011, 10:28:27 PM
Post by: SM on Mar 15, 2011, 10:28:27 PM
Didn't even start it. Maybe one day. Couple of other futuristic Mythos stories to finish first.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 16, 2011, 01:40:36 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 16, 2011, 01:40:36 AM
Post em when you do!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Mar 16, 2011, 04:20:13 AM
Post by: SM on Mar 16, 2011, 04:20:13 AM
Only after I've tried and failed to sell them.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Mar 16, 2011, 04:26:46 AM
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Mar 16, 2011, 04:26:46 AM
Smart.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 17, 2011, 02:59:38 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 17, 2011, 02:59:38 AM
Quote from: SM on Mar 16, 2011, 04:20:13 AM
Only after I've tried and failed to sell them.
Pfft, loser.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Mar 17, 2011, 03:05:39 AM
Post by: SM on Mar 17, 2011, 03:05:39 AM
Not yet.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Mar 26, 2011, 03:31:09 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Mar 26, 2011, 03:31:09 PM
Just read Alan Moore's Neonomicon #4.. the final issue.. and
i'm speechless...
that was quite masterful...
Recommended...
not writing a thing about the ending... no spoilers here.
Read it!
i'm speechless...
that was quite masterful...
Recommended...
not writing a thing about the ending... no spoilers here.
Read it!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sabby on Mar 27, 2011, 11:31:33 AM
Post by: Sabby on Mar 27, 2011, 11:31:33 AM
I got one of the Omnibus collections, but it wasn't the first... so I guess I ended up with the C list stories, because they were so hit or miss with me I ended up reading a page or two for each story and then deciding whether or not I want to skip it :/
There was only one that really stood out, with a sailor trapped on a stretch of ocean bed that had somehow risen to the surface, with a great black altar that was made by Deep Ones. That was genuinely unsettling, especially the ending, but the rest ranged from mediocre to just plain boring.
Also, while I haven't actually read Call of Cthulhu, I pretty much know the plot, and have seen the black and white film, and I've concluded that Cthulhu is like Boba Fett.
He did absolutely nothing but let his friends gloat about him, then get his ass kicked, and yet somehow becomes a symbol of Badassery xD
I'm going to try the Anchorhead and Lurking Horror text adventures soon.
There was only one that really stood out, with a sailor trapped on a stretch of ocean bed that had somehow risen to the surface, with a great black altar that was made by Deep Ones. That was genuinely unsettling, especially the ending, but the rest ranged from mediocre to just plain boring.
Also, while I haven't actually read Call of Cthulhu, I pretty much know the plot, and have seen the black and white film, and I've concluded that Cthulhu is like Boba Fett.
He did absolutely nothing but let his friends gloat about him, then get his ass kicked, and yet somehow becomes a symbol of Badassery xD
I'm going to try the Anchorhead and Lurking Horror text adventures soon.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Mar 27, 2011, 06:33:58 PM
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Mar 27, 2011, 06:33:58 PM
Quote from: Sabby on Mar 27, 2011, 11:31:33 AM(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1201.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb349%2FSharpSticks%2Ffoff.jpg&hash=5f3ad44607efd26d6be4aa5ae187d3545e1cfbd2)
Also, while I haven't actually read Call of Cthulhu, I pretty much know the plot, and have seen the black and white film, and I've concluded that Cthulhu is like Boba Fett.
He did absolutely nothing but let his friends gloat about him, then get his ass kicked, and yet somehow becomes a symbol of Badassery xD
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 27, 2011, 07:14:47 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 27, 2011, 07:14:47 PM
Quote from: Sabby on Mar 27, 2011, 11:31:33 AM
There was only one that really stood out, with a sailor trapped on a stretch of ocean bed that had somehow risen to the surface, with a great black altar that was made by Deep Ones. That was genuinely unsettling, especially the ending, but the rest ranged from mediocre to just plain boring.
that's Dagon.
and on the whole, lovecraft really is all about the endings, by giving up on the stories early on, you are letting yourself down really.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Mar 27, 2011, 10:18:11 PM
Post by: SM on Mar 27, 2011, 10:18:11 PM
QuoteAlso, while I haven't actually read Call of Cthulhu, I pretty much know the plot, and have seen the black and white film, and I've concluded that Cthulhu is like Boba Fett.
He did absolutely nothing but let his friends gloat about him, then get his ass kicked, and yet somehow becomes a symbol of Badassery xD
If you hadn't told us you hadn't read the book it would've been painfully obvious from your lack of graspage.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 28, 2011, 01:24:21 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 28, 2011, 01:24:21 AM
Quote from: AvatarIII on Mar 27, 2011, 07:14:47 PMQuote from: Sabby on Mar 27, 2011, 11:31:33 AM
There was only one that really stood out, with a sailor trapped on a stretch of ocean bed that had somehow risen to the surface, with a great black altar that was made by Deep Ones. That was genuinely unsettling, especially the ending, but the rest ranged from mediocre to just plain boring.
that's Dagon.
and on the whole, lovecraft really is all about the endings, by giving up on the stories early on, you are letting yourself down really.
Agreed. The endings always me go WTF because you never see them coming. I loved "The Rats in the Walls" for that very reason because it was such a huge mind f**k.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sabby on Mar 28, 2011, 02:03:23 AM
Post by: Sabby on Mar 28, 2011, 02:03:23 AM
I only started skipping because almost every short story in the book went no where :/ eventually I just put the book down and I haven't finished it. Its not because I don't like Lovecrafts work, I just really didn't like this particular compilation.
And I stand by my Cthulhu/Boba Fett comparison :P All they did was stay in the background, arms crossed and chest out, and the second they stepped up they got put down again. Whether it was a Lightsaber or a boat, it was still an embarrassingly quick loss.
Though I'll clarify that I do like Cthulhu, as a character. Very creepy.
And I stand by my Cthulhu/Boba Fett comparison :P All they did was stay in the background, arms crossed and chest out, and the second they stepped up they got put down again. Whether it was a Lightsaber or a boat, it was still an embarrassingly quick loss.
Though I'll clarify that I do like Cthulhu, as a character. Very creepy.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Mar 28, 2011, 02:18:36 AM
Post by: SM on Mar 28, 2011, 02:18:36 AM
"For an instant the ship was befouled by an acrid and blinding green cloud, and then there was only a venomous seething astern; where - God in heaven! - the scattered plasticity of that nameless sky-spawn was nebulously recombining in its hateful original form, whilst its distance widened every second as the Alert gained impetus from its mounting steam. "
"Cthulhu still lives, too, I suppose, again in that chasm of stone which has shielded him since the sun was young. His accursed city is sunken once more, for the Vigilant sailed over the spot after the April storm; but his ministers on earth still bellow and prance and slay around idol-capped monoliths in lonely places. He must have been trapped by the sinking whilst within his black abyss, or else the world would by now be screaming with fright and frenzy. Who knows the end? What has risen may sink, and what has sunk may rise. Loathsomeness waits and dreams in the deep, and decay spreads over the tottering cities of men. A time will come - but I must not and cannot think!"
"Cthulhu still lives, too, I suppose, again in that chasm of stone which has shielded him since the sun was young. His accursed city is sunken once more, for the Vigilant sailed over the spot after the April storm; but his ministers on earth still bellow and prance and slay around idol-capped monoliths in lonely places. He must have been trapped by the sinking whilst within his black abyss, or else the world would by now be screaming with fright and frenzy. Who knows the end? What has risen may sink, and what has sunk may rise. Loathsomeness waits and dreams in the deep, and decay spreads over the tottering cities of men. A time will come - but I must not and cannot think!"
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Mar 28, 2011, 03:20:48 AM
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Mar 28, 2011, 03:20:48 AM
Quote from: Sabby on Mar 28, 2011, 02:03:23 AM
And I stand by my Cthulhu/Boba Fett comparison :P All they did was stay in the background, arms crossed and chest out, and the second they stepped up they got put down again. Whether it was a Lightsaber or a boat, it was still an embarrassingly quick loss.
Tsh.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 29, 2011, 08:58:29 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 29, 2011, 08:58:29 PM
Reading Lovecraft stories skipping entire pages is pointless - mind you not reading the ending, which, usually, is the best part (The Shadow over Innsmouth, The Dunwich Horror, The Shadow out of time); and sometimes, like in The Call of Cthulhu, the climax is an incredibly powerful and terrifying scene. The stories can give the impression to go nowhere (?), but in reality they go deep.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Mar 29, 2011, 09:43:53 PM
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Mar 29, 2011, 09:43:53 PM
Been reading a lot of Howard's old Conan stories lately. They're a great companion to Lovecraft's stuff, and the little references make me chuckle.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Aeus on Mar 29, 2011, 10:38:31 PM
Post by: Aeus on Mar 29, 2011, 10:38:31 PM
Weren't Howard and Lovecraft buddies?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Mar 29, 2011, 10:55:01 PM
Post by: SM on Mar 29, 2011, 10:55:01 PM
He was part of the Lovecraft Circle, yes.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Aeus on Mar 29, 2011, 11:02:00 PM
Post by: Aeus on Mar 29, 2011, 11:02:00 PM
I remember reading that they argued a lot.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Mar 29, 2011, 11:08:56 PM
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Mar 29, 2011, 11:08:56 PM
I imagine. The Conan stories feel like a retort to Lovecraft's stuff, which was usually about crusty old civilized people getting one whiff of the Id and subsequently losing their tiny, fragile minds. Conan, faced with the supernatural unknown, will just chuck a sword at it and run as fast as he can in the opposite direction.
Barbarism > Civilization.
Barbarism > Civilization.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Mar 29, 2011, 11:14:00 PM
Post by: SM on Mar 29, 2011, 11:14:00 PM
I don't know much about their relationship. If Wikipedia and this bio of Howard (http://www.rehupa.com/short_bio.htm) is accurate, then Howard was initially a fanboy, but once he got a bit older and more confident would disagree with some of HPLs more extreme political and racial views.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Mar 30, 2011, 12:51:59 AM
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Mar 30, 2011, 12:51:59 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Mar 29, 2011, 10:38:31 PM
Weren't Howard and Lovecraft buddies?
Yep. Here is a fun fact, the Marvel comic book villain Shuma-Gorath came from the "Kull" short story "The Curse of the Golden Skull," which was unpublished until 1967. Marvel used the name and re-create the character, Shuma-Gorath design was inspire the Elder God from Lovecraft stories if I'm not mistaken.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 30, 2011, 08:55:52 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 30, 2011, 08:55:52 AM
Abdul Alhazred was also a villain in Marvel Comics, first apprearing in Tarzan (1978) and later fighting wolverine
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdul_Alhazred_(comics) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdul_Alhazred_(comics))
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdul_Alhazred_(comics) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdul_Alhazred_(comics))
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 30, 2011, 08:47:22 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 30, 2011, 08:47:22 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Mar 29, 2011, 08:58:29 PM
Reading Lovecraft stories skipping entire pages is pointless - mind you not reading the ending, which, usually, is the best part (The Shadow over Innsmouth, The Dunwich Horror, The Shadow out of time); and sometimes, like in The Call of Cthulhu, the climax is an incredibly powerful and terrifying scene. The stories can give the impression to go nowhere (?), but in reality they go deep.
A person definitely needs a lot of patience for Lovecraft's work. I read everything a loud and with Lovecraft, it's no different. Helps me to pay attention.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Deathbearer on Mar 31, 2011, 02:11:05 AM
Post by: Deathbearer on Mar 31, 2011, 02:11:05 AM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Mar 29, 2011, 11:08:56 PM
Barbarism > Civilization.
Hell yeah ;D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 31, 2011, 05:37:58 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 31, 2011, 05:37:58 PM
Well it is a form of civilisation, whether we admit it or not.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Mar 31, 2011, 06:04:48 PM
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Mar 31, 2011, 06:04:48 PM
That wasn't really Howard's point.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 01, 2011, 09:11:54 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 01, 2011, 09:11:54 PM
Just throwing it out there.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on May 18, 2011, 01:53:24 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on May 18, 2011, 01:53:24 PM
Y'ai 'ng'ngah Yog-Sothoth h'ee-l'geb f'ai throdog Uaah!!
...Erm. In other words I've finished yesterday to read The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. Although of Lovecraft's 'long' works I prefer At the Mountains of Madness, this one is another great, great addition to the mythos. The progression of the story is solid and mysterious, and it makes you think constantly throughout, with all the factors to link, to arrive to the final twist, which, in all honesty, I expected to be different.
Dissolve Allen in acid!
...Erm. In other words I've finished yesterday to read The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. Although of Lovecraft's 'long' works I prefer At the Mountains of Madness, this one is another great, great addition to the mythos. The progression of the story is solid and mysterious, and it makes you think constantly throughout, with all the factors to link, to arrive to the final twist, which, in all honesty, I expected to be different.
Dissolve Allen in acid!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Aeus on May 18, 2011, 06:09:13 PM
Post by: Aeus on May 18, 2011, 06:09:13 PM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Mar 29, 2011, 09:43:53 PM
Been reading a lot of Howard's old Conan stories lately. They're a great companion to Lovecraft's stuff, and the little references make me chuckle.
I've nearly read all of Howards Conan now and the references to Lovecraft's stuff always put a smile on my face. Aside from subtle nods though I'm fairly sure that the evil god 'Set' is a Great Old One and then there's Thog from Xuthal of the Dusk who was basically a Shaggoth. :D
Quote from: SM on Mar 29, 2011, 11:14:00 PM
I don't know much about their relationship. If Wikipedia and this bio of Howard (http://www.rehupa.com/short_bio.htm) is accurate, then Howard was initially a fanboy, but once he got a bit older and more confident would disagree with some of HPLs more extreme political and racial views.
Lovecraft wrote a big 'In Memorium' piece when Howard died. He was pretty bummed out about it, not just because he lost his friend but because he felt it was unjust the pulp industry was robbed of one it's greats whilst hacks still lived churning out pastiche after pastiche.
I really want to buy a book with all of Lovecrafts letters in now. Same goes for Howard. Both of those guy's were far more interesting characters than any they created, and that's saying something.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Pn2501 on Jun 28, 2011, 10:20:51 PM
Post by: Pn2501 on Jun 28, 2011, 10:20:51 PM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Jun 28, 2011, 10:21:50 PM
Post by: TheMonolith on Jun 28, 2011, 10:21:50 PM
I would hate to see how this person did Brown Jenkin.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 28, 2011, 10:29:58 PM
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 28, 2011, 10:29:58 PM
saw that a while back. Great idea. Major props for doing that squirrel.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jun 29, 2011, 02:58:40 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jun 29, 2011, 02:58:40 AM
Given that I'm having some bad insomnia attack (certainly the worst one this month) , I somehow exploited on it and read some Lovecraft stuff. Began with The Thing on the doorstep; simply fantastic, loved the theme and metaphor of overpowering personalities, expressed quite creepily through the relationship between Edward and Asenath (should I call that thing with the name of that poor girl? Hmmmm), the car sequence was terrifying. Cheered at the Innsmouth connection. After that, I went through The Doom that came to Sarnath, a short story with an exquisite legend vibe. And then... Pickman's model. It was a great read (from an interesting perspective of a dialogue without what the actual interlocutor says), just picturing Pickman's paintings makes you shiver. The twist at the end, as usual, made me look straight in a direction for several seconds.
Love that blog by the way; some designs are spot on, some could be better.
Love that blog by the way; some designs are spot on, some could be better.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Pn2501 on Jun 29, 2011, 07:39:03 AM
Post by: Pn2501 on Jun 29, 2011, 07:39:03 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvpBDopIMxw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvpBDopIMxw#ws)
great for you zilla its in Italian.
great for you zilla its in Italian.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jun 29, 2011, 07:44:46 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jun 29, 2011, 07:44:46 AM
Brazzufak. :o
This looks really interesting. Thank you very much!
This looks really interesting. Thank you very much!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 12, 2011, 07:19:10 PM
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 12, 2011, 07:19:10 PM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Jul 13, 2011, 11:34:25 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Jul 13, 2011, 11:34:25 AM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 13, 2011, 05:31:28 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 13, 2011, 05:31:28 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Jul 12, 2011, 07:19:10 PM
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I love how it looks like his lower half is part of the clouds. You'd almost think it was a mirage.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: RagingDragon on Jul 13, 2011, 06:37:23 PM
Post by: RagingDragon on Jul 13, 2011, 06:37:23 PM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Mar 29, 2011, 11:08:56 PM
I imagine. The Conan stories feel like a retort to Lovecraft's stuff, which was usually about crusty old civilized people getting one whiff of the Id and subsequently losing their tiny, fragile minds. Conan, faced with the supernatural unknown, will just chuck a sword at it and run as fast as he can in the opposite direction.
Barbarism > Civilization.
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jul 14, 2011, 10:41:56 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jul 14, 2011, 10:41:56 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jul 13, 2011, 05:31:28 PMWell you know, For an instant the ship was befouled by an acrid and blinding green cloud, and then there was only a venomous seething astern; where - God in heaven! - the scattered plasticity of that nameless sky-spawn was nebulously recombining in its hateful original form, whilst its distance widened every second as the Alert gained impetus from its mounting steam.Quote from: Laufey on Jul 12, 2011, 07:19:10 PM
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I love how it looks like his lower half is part of the clouds. You'd almost think it was a mirage.
I like that drawing. The head is especially nice, though he needs more gelatin. :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 15, 2011, 12:19:32 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 15, 2011, 12:19:32 PM
Which story is that from lol
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jul 15, 2011, 08:04:28 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jul 15, 2011, 08:04:28 PM
Climax of The Call of Cthulhu.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Jul 16, 2011, 04:37:38 PM
Post by: TheMonolith on Jul 16, 2011, 04:37:38 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Jul 15, 2011, 08:04:28 PMThe Madness from the Sea.
Climax of The Call of Cthulhu.
Some of the most pants shitting stuff ever written right there.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Aug 17, 2011, 06:23:21 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Aug 17, 2011, 06:23:21 PM
I just read The Call of Cthulhu...
I was expecting badass shit.
I got some badass shit.
That lil story rocks H A R D
I was expecting badass shit.
I got some badass shit.
That lil story rocks H A R D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 17, 2011, 06:27:36 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 17, 2011, 06:27:36 PM
I love The Call of Cthulhu, it's my favourite story of his. Just so great. The climax gotta really some of the most intense pair of pages I've ever read. Just talking about it makes me want to read it again.
If you've not seen the silent film adaptation from the HPHS I recommend it. So good.
If you've not seen the silent film adaptation from the HPHS I recommend it. So good.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheLoneSpoon on Aug 24, 2011, 11:45:31 PM
Post by: TheLoneSpoon on Aug 24, 2011, 11:45:31 PM
Oh God, I f**king love Lovecraft. I want to watch the silent film of The Call of Cthulhu but I can't find it anywhere. D:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 08, 2011, 09:51:06 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 08, 2011, 09:51:06 AM
^Send me a PM for that. :)
I read some stories during my vacation.
First one was From Aeons and I damn loved it until the end, which is great, but is not 'big' enough for the set-up. The concept of a creature petrifying you with just it being in front of you is terrifying as well. Very good.
The Man of Stone came next and I quite liked it, not big on the apocalypse trigger side but still very cool.
I didn't like, instead, The Mound, it's well flowing and all, but at the end I closed the book with a bad taste in mouth. May as well be the only story I won't read again.
Medusa's Coil was pretty cool, the final twist, though, didn't really do anything for me.
Started re-reading Mountains now. Ahhhh.
I read some stories during my vacation.
First one was From Aeons and I damn loved it until the end, which is great, but is not 'big' enough for the set-up. The concept of a creature petrifying you with just it being in front of you is terrifying as well. Very good.
The Man of Stone came next and I quite liked it, not big on the apocalypse trigger side but still very cool.
I didn't like, instead, The Mound, it's well flowing and all, but at the end I closed the book with a bad taste in mouth. May as well be the only story I won't read again.
Medusa's Coil was pretty cool, the final twist, though, didn't really do anything for me.
Started re-reading Mountains now. Ahhhh.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Pn2501 on Oct 11, 2011, 02:57:14 AM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 11, 2011, 03:19:48 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 11, 2011, 03:19:48 AM
Hahahahaha that's awesome. I almost thought that was for real!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Oct 11, 2011, 12:12:26 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Oct 11, 2011, 12:12:26 PM
lol, i'm going to check that out, but what is Cthulhu doing with his hands?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 11, 2011, 02:40:00 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 11, 2011, 02:40:00 PM
Gesturing to explain something or whatever.
Fantastic poster!
Fantastic poster!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Oct 11, 2011, 08:20:32 PM
Post by: TheMonolith on Oct 11, 2011, 08:20:32 PM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Pn2501 on Oct 14, 2011, 03:19:43 AM
Post by: Pn2501 on Oct 14, 2011, 03:19:43 AM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 21, 2011, 07:21:29 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 21, 2011, 07:21:29 PM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Oct 21, 2011, 08:29:29 PM
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Oct 21, 2011, 08:29:29 PM
That was really awesome, I love that guy was able to make it look very close to Dr. Seuss's artwork.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KirklandSignature on Oct 23, 2011, 01:43:55 AM
Post by: KirklandSignature on Oct 23, 2011, 01:43:55 AM
What book from the Cthulu mythos would you suggest for someone who has never read anything from Lovecraft?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Oct 23, 2011, 02:13:56 AM
Post by: TheMonolith on Oct 23, 2011, 02:13:56 AM
The Dunwich Horror is a good intro into the mythos.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 23, 2011, 02:26:38 AM
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 23, 2011, 02:26:38 AM
Quote from: KirklandSignature on Oct 23, 2011, 01:43:55 AM
What book from the Cthulu mythos would you suggest for someone who has never read anything from Lovecraft?
At the Mountains of Madness was my introduction, and it worked pretty well. Also my favourite Lovecraft tale.
Bloodcurdling Tale of Horror and the Macabre is a good place, as well. Has most of his classics in there.
The good thing about the Cthulhu mythos is that there's no linear storyline. You can sorta pick up anywhere.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Elliott on Oct 23, 2011, 02:43:33 AM
Post by: Elliott on Oct 23, 2011, 02:43:33 AM
Ia! Ia! Cthulhu fhtagn!
Ia! Ia! Cthulhu fhtagn!
Ia! Ia! Cthulhu fhtagn!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 24, 2011, 02:15:53 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 24, 2011, 02:15:53 AM
Quote from: KirklandSignature on Oct 23, 2011, 01:43:55 AM
What book from the Cthulu mythos would you suggest for someone who has never read anything from Lovecraft?
Pick up a collection of Lovecraft's works. I recommend this one: http://www.amazon.com/Tales-H-P-Lovecraft-P-S/dp/0061374601/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1319422544&sr=1-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Tales-H-P-Lovecraft-P-S/dp/0061374601/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1319422544&sr=1-1)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Oct 24, 2011, 03:12:25 AM
Post by: SM on Oct 24, 2011, 03:12:25 AM
I recommend copying them (http://www.hplovecraft.com/writings/fiction/) onto your e-reader of choice.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Oct 24, 2011, 09:58:28 PM
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Oct 24, 2011, 09:58:28 PM
Did anyone know if J. R. R. Tolkien liked or read any of Lovecraft's work?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Oct 25, 2011, 08:54:15 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Oct 25, 2011, 08:54:15 AM
dunno, but i found this article which talks about both authors, no mention of whether Tolkien ever read HPLs work, but by the sounds of it in the article it is unlikely. http://home.mindspring.com/~ahsturgis/id32.html (http://home.mindspring.com/~ahsturgis/id32.html)
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http://hppodcraft.com/2010/07/14/episode-49-the-strange-high-house-in-the-mist/ (http://hppodcraft.com/2010/07/14/episode-49-the-strange-high-house-in-the-mist/)
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http://hppodcraft.com/2010/07/14/episode-49-the-strange-high-house-in-the-mist/ (http://hppodcraft.com/2010/07/14/episode-49-the-strange-high-house-in-the-mist/)
QuoteWhile it's uncertain whether Tolkien read Lovecraft, he DID read Robert E. Howard's Conan stories. If there was a Lovecraft influence on Tolkien it may have been through Lovecraft's influence on Howard.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 14, 2011, 09:53:36 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 14, 2011, 09:53:36 PM
So I'm interested in reading some of Lovecraft's work. Any good (cheap) compilation books that anyone would recommend starting off with?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Nov 14, 2011, 09:59:14 PM
Post by: SM on Nov 14, 2011, 09:59:14 PM
Quote from: SM on Oct 24, 2011, 03:12:25 AM
I recommend copying them (http://www.hplovecraft.com/writings/fiction/) onto your e-reader of choice.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Nov 14, 2011, 10:19:12 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Nov 14, 2011, 10:19:12 PM
Or if you'd prefer real books, the barnes and noble leather bound classics lovecraft collection is great and very comprehensive, or if you'd prefer paperbacks, penguin do a bunch that are edited and annotated by ST Joshi, which can come in handy with lovecraft's old fashioned style and love of obscure and archaic language, and any pop culture references we may not understand 80 years later.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Nov 14, 2011, 10:22:51 PM
Post by: SM on Nov 14, 2011, 10:22:51 PM
I'd love to get the Joshi ones. Mine are all paperbacks I bought back in the 1980s.
But it's still worth reading a few online to see fi you want to spend the $$$ or not.
But it's still worth reading a few online to see fi you want to spend the $$$ or not.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Nov 14, 2011, 10:25:27 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Nov 14, 2011, 10:25:27 PM
I started lovecraft with the Joshi ones, definately worth it.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 14, 2011, 10:34:38 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 14, 2011, 10:34:38 PM
I saw that leather bound collection on their website, and its very tempting. Its cheaper online, so I'm actually considering maybe ordering it. I'll likely wait until I have a bit more money first, though.
If I were to read the ST Joshi edits, would that hurt the stories in any way? Because I feel like I would be better off reading them as they were meant to be read.
If I were to read the ST Joshi edits, would that hurt the stories in any way? Because I feel like I would be better off reading them as they were meant to be read.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Nov 14, 2011, 11:01:47 PM
Post by: SM on Nov 14, 2011, 11:01:47 PM
In this instance I highly doubt 'Edited' means Joshi has made any changes. It's more likely means he compiled and oversaw the books production.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Nov 15, 2011, 09:53:26 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Nov 15, 2011, 09:53:26 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 14, 2011, 10:34:38 PM
I saw that leather bound collection on their website, and its very tempting. Its cheaper online, so I'm actually considering maybe ordering it. I'll likely wait until I have a bit more money first, though.
If I were to read the ST Joshi edits, would that hurt the stories in any way? Because I feel like I would be better off reading them as they were meant to be read.
when it says "edited" it doesn't mean he changed the stories in any way, he's one of the worlds top Lovecraft scholars so he wouldn't change the stories like that, he is just the compiler, and made sure that there are no typos or spelling errors, and then there are little numbers every now and then which direct you to annotations in the back of the book, such as definitions of obscure or outdated words and things like that.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 15, 2011, 07:35:25 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 15, 2011, 07:35:25 PM
Ah, I get what you're saying :D I think maybe I might try to track down some of his versions, then.
Thanks, guys.
Thanks, guys.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Mar 02, 2012, 01:19:27 PM
Post by: Shasvre on Mar 02, 2012, 01:19:27 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.deviantart.com%2Fdownload%2F285505537%2Fthe_old_ones_return_by_davepalumbo-d4pzdhd.jpg&hash=10f80c49c2163cb1b222badcc65be7a42e07137e)
http://davepalumbo.deviantart.com/ (http://davepalumbo.deviantart.com/)
Love it. :)
http://davepalumbo.deviantart.com/ (http://davepalumbo.deviantart.com/)
Love it. :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Mar 02, 2012, 01:47:47 PM
Post by: TheMonolith on Mar 02, 2012, 01:47:47 PM
If they make the shittiest Lovecraft movie of all time, it would all be worth it just to use that as a poster.
Truly remarkable.
Truly remarkable.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 02, 2012, 01:56:20 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 02, 2012, 01:56:20 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Mar 02, 2012, 01:19:27 PMWaaaa-aaaaaa-aaaaaaaa-aaaaoooohhhhh.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.deviantart.com%2Fdownload%2F285505537%2Fthe_old_ones_return_by_davepalumbo-d4pzdhd.jpg&hash=10f80c49c2163cb1b222badcc65be7a42e07137e)
Cthulhu rfrw y-zhroo.
Resumed: :o
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 02, 2012, 02:23:50 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 02, 2012, 02:23:50 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Mar 02, 2012, 01:19:27 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.deviantart.com%2Fdownload%2F285505537%2Fthe_old_ones_return_by_davepalumbo-d4pzdhd.jpg&hash=10f80c49c2163cb1b222badcc65be7a42e07137e)
http://davepalumbo.deviantart.com/ (http://davepalumbo.deviantart.com/)
Love it. :)
Wow. That is all kinds of eerie.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 10, 2012, 10:09:16 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 10, 2012, 10:09:16 PM
Has anyone else read the collection Shadows Over Baker Street? It's a mash up of Cthulhu Mythos and Sherlock Holmes, including a story by Neil Gaiman. I've also played a PC game called Sherlock Holmes:The Awakened, that touches on the mythos. It was pretty good, even if it did have a "who the hell is this guy?" moment when the big bad showed up at the end.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 11, 2012, 03:58:25 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 11, 2012, 03:58:25 AM
The question I submitted for the Ridley Scott Q&A next Saturday was:
"The work of H.P. Lovecraft figured heavily into the original ALIEN. Did his name come up as inspiration at all during the writing process for PROMETHEUS, especially as the new film concerns "alien gods" and the remains of their civilization, where some very nasty stuff happens?"
Lovecraft is perhaps my favorite writer, after James Tiptree, Jr.--at least when it comes to genre fiction. For my birthday next week I got myself the second revised edition of this gorgeous tome:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg2.imagesbn.com%2Fimages%2F101690000%2F101692408.jpg&hash=96e47ebd7e2b09f78f3876917fa1d140c9937c3e)
Bear in mind that I adore Lovecraft so much that this is my third copy--the first copy I got was B&N's original "Essential Writers" edition, with lots of typos. Then I went in for the first edition of the above version for my birthday last year, still with all the typos, and then left that in London. Now I'm getting the 2nd revised edition, which has all the typos (well, aside from two) fixed and is pretty much the complete, definitive text. The third edition comes out this fall, with the last two typos slated for correction. I'll probably get that too :P
"The work of H.P. Lovecraft figured heavily into the original ALIEN. Did his name come up as inspiration at all during the writing process for PROMETHEUS, especially as the new film concerns "alien gods" and the remains of their civilization, where some very nasty stuff happens?"
Lovecraft is perhaps my favorite writer, after James Tiptree, Jr.--at least when it comes to genre fiction. For my birthday next week I got myself the second revised edition of this gorgeous tome:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg2.imagesbn.com%2Fimages%2F101690000%2F101692408.jpg&hash=96e47ebd7e2b09f78f3876917fa1d140c9937c3e)
Bear in mind that I adore Lovecraft so much that this is my third copy--the first copy I got was B&N's original "Essential Writers" edition, with lots of typos. Then I went in for the first edition of the above version for my birthday last year, still with all the typos, and then left that in London. Now I'm getting the 2nd revised edition, which has all the typos (well, aside from two) fixed and is pretty much the complete, definitive text. The third edition comes out this fall, with the last two typos slated for correction. I'll probably get that too :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Mar 11, 2012, 12:24:06 PM
Post by: TheMonolith on Mar 11, 2012, 12:24:06 PM
I'll be wanting a copy myself. My anthonoly is a paper back. Has sone nice Giger-Esque artwork on the cover, but I would love a nice hardcover copy that will last longer.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 11, 2012, 04:00:17 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 11, 2012, 04:00:17 PM
Holy crap, that's a freaking Bible. How much is that monstrosity?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 11, 2012, 05:46:01 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 11, 2012, 05:46:01 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 11, 2012, 04:00:17 PMOnly $20. Seriously.
Holy crap, that's a freaking Bible. How much is that monstrosity?
H.P. Lovecraft: The Complete Fiction (Barnes & Noble Leatherbound Classics Series) (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/barnes-noble-leatherbound-classics-hp-lovecraft-h-p-lovecraft/1106658815)
I came across Lovecraft when I decided to move to New York City on a whim after graduating high school and with only something like $500 in my pocket. Before hopping on an overnight Greyhound, I went through a bookstore to find some reading material to take on the rather scary journey I knew was before me--I found a "Best of Lovecraft" anthology. I had heard of Call of Cthulhu, so that's what I read first. Loved it.
My first few weeks in New York were spent in a sublet, and when I wasn't running around trying to find a job and getting increasingly worried for my future, I was holed up late at night reading Lovecraft. :P I'm a very tough scare, so none of it really got to me, per se (aside from his ludicrously OTT racism, which is so laughably ridiculous that it goes beyond being offensive and just ends up being too silly to take seriously)...until I read The Whisperer in Darkness. The opening few pages alone started giving me chills. Nothing scares me quite like dark, sinister forests in the middle of nowhere, with hints of inhuman evil lurking therein :laugh: It's still my favorite Lovecraft story (pity the recent film was rather a let down). The Colour out of Space can almost match it for chill-inducing dread. I've been a Lovecraft addict ever since.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 11, 2012, 07:56:25 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 11, 2012, 07:56:25 PM
I have that book too, but not really to read, I have a set of annotated (by ST Joshi) paperbacks for reading.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 11, 2012, 09:02:47 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 11, 2012, 09:02:47 PM
The ultimate Cthulhu interpretation, at least to my mind:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi891.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fac115%2Fminarhodes%2FCthulhu-cthulhu-14746279-1000-625.jpg&hash=7ba267bc8997a41df600907422aeca81ffc2cdf4)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi891.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fac115%2Fminarhodes%2FCthulhu-cthulhu-14746279-1000-625.jpg&hash=7ba267bc8997a41df600907422aeca81ffc2cdf4)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: RagingDragon on Mar 11, 2012, 10:19:45 PM
Post by: RagingDragon on Mar 11, 2012, 10:19:45 PM
Too modern for me to be the best pic in my mind, but amazing for sure! I especially love the lighting. Thanks for posting.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 11, 2012, 10:32:44 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 11, 2012, 10:32:44 PM
Cvalda, at this point I don't know how you can be more awesome. You just need to tell me you like The Fifth Element, Jurassic Park, Godzilla, Men in Black, DragonHeartand Tremors (among others) and we're practically super-bros. Hahaha.
Interesting to see The Whisperer in the Darkness gave you the creeps. It's one of my favourite stories. So unnerving. Same for The Color out of Space, that one actually had me rattling whilst turning a page, when the protagonist goes on the first floor of the house of his friend and finds what remains of the friend's wife. Brrr.
I agree some of his stories are influenced by his racism. Glaring example is Medusa. The final word is obviously supposed to be a twist, but it does nothing for me. I recall something about him having bad experiences as a child or something, I should check. Nothing warranting though.
That complete anthology is looking delicious. I actually plan to buy an english one, I have one that's translated in italian. All good stuff though, there's a lot of interesting facts and trivia here and here. It has some of Lovecraft's letters and essays. His 'comedies' are even featured! I love his Cthulhu cycle tales but the man doesn't exactly know how to make you laugh haha.
I really like that painting you posted BTW, it's in my DA favourites if I recall correctly.
I'd just say old Cthulhu needs some vitamins though. He was a 'mountain [that] stumbled or moved' after all haha. Otherwise I love the atmosphere. Very cool to have the light of the lighthouse on the creature. Reminds me of The Beast from 20.000 Fathoms. My favourite interpretation of the character, however, has to be this one:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Flovecraft%2Fimages%2F1%2F1b%2FKraken-cthulhu.jpg&hash=2ad0c6e6caa27ce11b1634dc13c1f1f3cc278834)
Gets so many things right. The head for one, I love it.
Interesting to see The Whisperer in the Darkness gave you the creeps. It's one of my favourite stories. So unnerving. Same for The Color out of Space, that one actually had me rattling whilst turning a page, when the protagonist goes on the first floor of the house of his friend and finds what remains of the friend's wife. Brrr.
I agree some of his stories are influenced by his racism. Glaring example is Medusa. The final word is obviously supposed to be a twist, but it does nothing for me. I recall something about him having bad experiences as a child or something, I should check. Nothing warranting though.
That complete anthology is looking delicious. I actually plan to buy an english one, I have one that's translated in italian. All good stuff though, there's a lot of interesting facts and trivia here and here. It has some of Lovecraft's letters and essays. His 'comedies' are even featured! I love his Cthulhu cycle tales but the man doesn't exactly know how to make you laugh haha.
I really like that painting you posted BTW, it's in my DA favourites if I recall correctly.
I'd just say old Cthulhu needs some vitamins though. He was a 'mountain [that] stumbled or moved' after all haha. Otherwise I love the atmosphere. Very cool to have the light of the lighthouse on the creature. Reminds me of The Beast from 20.000 Fathoms. My favourite interpretation of the character, however, has to be this one:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Flovecraft%2Fimages%2F1%2F1b%2FKraken-cthulhu.jpg&hash=2ad0c6e6caa27ce11b1634dc13c1f1f3cc278834)
Gets so many things right. The head for one, I love it.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 11, 2012, 10:50:34 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 11, 2012, 10:50:34 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Mar 11, 2012, 10:32:44 PMHa--well, I enjoy Tremors, The Fifth Element and the Godzilla series as guilty pleasures (although I unabashedly love Gojira '54). Love the original Jurassic Park film, though I have reservations about its typical lapses of Spielbergian Stupidity. As for Men in Black, I am a fan of where the term was originally popularized: the work of John A. Keel ;D The movie and comics series I am rather ambivalent toward.
Cvalda, at this point I don't know how you can be more awesome. You just need to tell me you like The Fifth Element, Jurassic Park, Godzilla, Men in Black and Tremors (among others) and we're practically super-bros. Hahaha.
QuoteI LOL'd at that "twist". Unintentionally hilarious. Lovecraft's racism is so stupid you just have to laugh at it and move on. His racism was not at "normal" levels even for his time, and I can even understand it in context--he was an irrationally phobic man, and his hatred of other races was not based on his just being a jerkass, but because he was outright terrified of them, the way people are terrified and hateful of snakes. It's also largely due to his massive, probably willful, ignorance on the subject. So sad that a man who was so forward thinking in other areas was a totally backward hermit. Oh well.
I agree some of his stories are influenced by his racism. Glaring example is Medusa. The final word is obviously supposed to be a twist, but it does nothing for me.
QuoteNot a literal mountain--after all, he got rammed in the head with a boat :P I love the interpretation I posted because it is so inhuman compared to the way most artists interpret him, as basically some giant, green, winged bodybuilder with some unfortunate protuberances around the mouth ;D
I really like that painting you posted BTW, it's in my DA favourites if I recall correctly.
I'd just say old Cthulhu needs some vitamins though. He was a 'mountain [that] stumbled or moved' after all haha.
Here's Lovecraft's own sketch of Cthulhu, or at least one of the idols depicting him. Love the spider eyes:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm1.static.flickr.com%2F24%2F65129807_dadbb202a6.jpg&hash=03178056ede8dd0d444c22f4cad63525dcdedab8)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 11, 2012, 10:57:53 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 11, 2012, 10:57:53 PM
Oh yes, I always interpreted it that not the whole head was involved with the impact. Always thought the Alert was the equivalent of a needle or an ant for Cthulhu. After all a drop of a very small amount of whatever he's made of would appear enormous to us.
And I agree, I don't understand why some Cthulhu interpretations are so ripped. He's scaly and gelatinous, yes, but not Mr. Universe ahahaha. When I draw him I try to make the muscle structure gelatinous and deformed. I can however see why most of them are humanoid. The idol is described as bearing traits of an octopus, a dragon and a human caricature.
And I agree, I don't understand why some Cthulhu interpretations are so ripped. He's scaly and gelatinous, yes, but not Mr. Universe ahahaha. When I draw him I try to make the muscle structure gelatinous and deformed. I can however see why most of them are humanoid. The idol is described as bearing traits of an octopus, a dragon and a human caricature.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 12, 2012, 08:42:21 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 12, 2012, 08:42:21 AM
I made this to try and re-acquaint myself with Photoshop after years of non-use.
Limited Edition "Cthulhu Bust" Statuette
1,000 Copies
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc06.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Ff%2F2012%2F072%2F9%2Fc%2F9c12ae888c1c78b0eed9fc8bf575e7a8-d4slymy.png&hash=06c3977e3d2f94ee98c3df1b700f931355b20bdb)
Piss poor Photoshopping, but eh :P
Face modeled after Lovecraft's sketch of the beastie.
Bonus points if you can guess what the cranium and shoulders were modeled on! ;)
(And no, the bust isn't real. It's just made to look like a catalog ad.)
Limited Edition "Cthulhu Bust" Statuette
1,000 Copies
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc06.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Ff%2F2012%2F072%2F9%2Fc%2F9c12ae888c1c78b0eed9fc8bf575e7a8-d4slymy.png&hash=06c3977e3d2f94ee98c3df1b700f931355b20bdb)
Piss poor Photoshopping, but eh :P
Face modeled after Lovecraft's sketch of the beastie.
Bonus points if you can guess what the cranium and shoulders were modeled on! ;)
(And no, the bust isn't real. It's just made to look like a catalog ad.)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 12, 2012, 01:01:12 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 12, 2012, 01:01:12 PM
Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 11, 2012, 09:02:47 PM
The ultimate Cthulhu interpretation, at least to my mind:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi891.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fac115%2Fminarhodes%2FCthulhu-cthulhu-14746279-1000-625.jpg&hash=7ba267bc8997a41df600907422aeca81ffc2cdf4)
I actually think I prefer this to others I've seen. It looks more like a grotesque creature borne of the deep rather than what you described as the bodybuilder, haha.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 12, 2012, 01:19:44 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 12, 2012, 01:19:44 PM
Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 12, 2012, 08:42:21 AM
I made this to try and re-acquaint myself with Photoshop after years of non-use.
Limited Edition "Cthulhu Bust" Statuette
1,000 Copies
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc06.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Ff%2F2012%2F072%2F9%2Fc%2F9c12ae888c1c78b0eed9fc8bf575e7a8-d4slymy.png&hash=06c3977e3d2f94ee98c3df1b700f931355b20bdb)
Piss poor Photoshopping, but eh :P
Face modeled after Lovecraft's sketch of the beastie.
Bonus points if you can guess what the cranium and shoulders were modeled on! ;)
(And no, the bust isn't real. It's just made to look like a catalog ad.)
Very nice! For a moment I thought it was real, before actually reading the post.
I see some 1979 Space Jockey here...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 21, 2012, 03:27:52 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 21, 2012, 03:27:52 AM
Ia! Ia! Cthulhu fhtagn! Ia! Ia! Shub Niggurath!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 21, 2012, 03:58:48 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 21, 2012, 03:58:48 AM
^
Y'AI NG'NGAH
YOG-SOTHOTH
H'EE-L'GEB
F'AI THRODOG
UAAAH
Y'AI NG'NGAH
YOG-SOTHOTH
H'EE-L'GEB
F'AI THRODOG
UAAAH
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Mar 21, 2012, 05:39:02 AM
Post by: Blacklabel on Mar 21, 2012, 05:39:02 AM
^
Im pretty sure i killed the shit out of Shub Niggurath in Quake.
Im pretty sure i killed the shit out of Shub Niggurath in Quake.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 21, 2012, 06:11:36 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 21, 2012, 06:11:36 AM
I just got around to seeing the Whisperer in Darkness movie tonight. It's a damn good film, and pretty creepy in places. It's not as faithful an adaptation as Call of Cthulhu, but it works in its own way. The story is expanded in appropriate ways, especially the first half hour. Adding Charles Fort was a brilliant idea, as well as radio broadcast. They both firmly set it in the milieu of the late 20s/early 30s in a pretty neat way. Also, the movie doesn't end at the same point that the story did, but what happens after is a logical extension of what's seen in the movie. And the ending, well, I won't spoil it, but it feels like a certain other Lovecraft story.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Eva on Mar 21, 2012, 02:02:34 PM
Post by: Eva on Mar 21, 2012, 02:02:34 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Mar 12, 2012, 01:19:44 PM
Very nice! For a moment I thought it was real, before actually reading the post.
I see some 1979 Space Jockey here...
Nooooo... no space jockey... The Beast and his armies
will rise from the pit to make war against the space jockey...
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.dailymail.co.uk%2Fi%2Fpix%2F2011%2F02%2F18%2Farticle-1358245-0D3D5B60000005DC-132_300x293.jpg&hash=fb94a53a2e1c0ac5818b787b6487f68d404498c1)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 21, 2012, 03:15:04 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 21, 2012, 03:15:04 PM
I want to see a Cthulhu/Thor crossover. I see epic stuff in the making.
Title: don't know if it been posted already...
Post by: Kol on Mar 21, 2012, 04:19:36 PM
Post by: Kol on Mar 21, 2012, 04:19:36 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F25.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ljnbk0MHhY1qj3e56o1_500.jpg&hash=05ccd45de4f32e8585e92ba1f34d8255f9055895)
cthulhu and it's kingdom of infinite space.
this pic is so intimidating.
cthulhu and it's kingdom of infinite space.
this pic is so intimidating.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 21, 2012, 07:27:53 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 21, 2012, 07:27:53 PM
Quote from: Eva on Mar 21, 2012, 02:02:34 PMStill waiting for when they reveal the Ood Mastermind to be Cthulhu, or some Cthulhu-esque massive deity. Effectively I remember some scattered reference to Lovecraft in Doctor Who.
Nooooo... no space jockey... The Beast and his armies
will rise from the pit to make war against the space jockey...
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/02/18/article-1358245-0D3D5B60000005DC-132_300x293.jpg
Quote from: Kol on Mar 21, 2012, 04:19:36 PMReally cool. I like how there are no objects in the picture that help you making out the size of the portrayed character. You cannot guess how big is the throne, nor Cthulhu himself.
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljnbk0MHhY1qj3e56o1_500.jpg
cthulhu and it's kingdom of infinite space.
this pic is so intimidating.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 22, 2012, 01:07:16 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 22, 2012, 01:07:16 PM
ol' HP died 75 years ago today.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17472580 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17472580)
edit: actually everyone seems to be saying he did, when in fact it was on the 15th, but the article says that he died today :-\
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17472580 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17472580)
edit: actually everyone seems to be saying he did, when in fact it was on the 15th, but the article says that he died today :-\
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 22, 2012, 01:12:11 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 22, 2012, 01:12:11 PM
R.I.P.
I think I'll start reading a new story today in his honour.
I think I'll start reading a new story today in his honour.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 22, 2012, 05:14:22 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 22, 2012, 05:14:22 PM
Quote from: AvatarIII on Mar 22, 2012, 01:07:16 PMHe's still waiting for stranger aeons.
ol' HP died 75 years ago today.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: RagingDragon on Mar 22, 2012, 05:17:17 PM
Post by: RagingDragon on Mar 22, 2012, 05:17:17 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 22, 2012, 01:12:11 PMA fine idea.
R.I.P.
I think I'll start reading a new story today in his honour.
I usually read one of his stories at least every few weeks. His writing captures things that no modern writer has even tried to approach, and it just has this feel that I can't get anywhere else.
Like my own secret dark place. ;D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Mar 22, 2012, 11:28:40 PM
Post by: SM on Mar 22, 2012, 11:28:40 PM
QuoteReally cool. I like how there are no objects in the picture that help you making out the size of the portrayed character. You cannot guess how big is the throne, nor Cthulhu himself.
The lack of other objects makes him look too small.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 23, 2012, 11:29:35 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 23, 2012, 11:29:35 AM
has anyone seen the documentary Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown?
Title: Re: don't know if it been posted already...
Post by: TheMonolith on Mar 23, 2012, 01:18:40 PM
Post by: TheMonolith on Mar 23, 2012, 01:18:40 PM
Quote from: Kol on Mar 21, 2012, 04:19:36 PMLooks like a really great 70s film poster. I do kind of agree with SM. There should have been at least one recognizable object to give Cthulhu some scale.
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljnbk0MHhY1qj3e56o1_500.jpg
cthulhu and it's kingdom of infinite space.
this pic is so intimidating.
Quote from: AvatarIII on Mar 23, 2012, 11:29:35 AMNo, but I'll have to check that out.
has anyone seen the documentary Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 23, 2012, 02:18:41 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 23, 2012, 02:18:41 PM
Quote from: AvatarIII on Mar 23, 2012, 11:29:35 AMNo I haven't, and the title alone fills me with interest. Any place I can find it?
has anyone seen the documentary Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 23, 2012, 02:42:09 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 23, 2012, 02:42:09 PM
It's probably online somewhere.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 23, 2012, 06:20:15 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 23, 2012, 06:20:15 PM
I saw it on amazon, but it hadn't got many reviews so I thought I'd ask here before buying it, it has interviews with guillermo del toro and john carpenter, and it's 90 minutes long and has over 90 minutes of special features including extended interviews.
Also, my copy of HP Lovecraft anthology volume 2 graphic novel arrived today, it's awesome!
Also, my copy of HP Lovecraft anthology volume 2 graphic novel arrived today, it's awesome!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Eva on Mar 23, 2012, 06:36:48 PM
Post by: Eva on Mar 23, 2012, 06:36:48 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 23, 2012, 02:42:09 PM
It's probably online somewhere.
Is it this one?
(PS: if posting this link is a violation of forum rules, mods feel free to modify my post)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8PIeFN05rI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8PIeFN05rI#ws)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 23, 2012, 06:37:44 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 23, 2012, 06:37:44 PM
Quote from: AvatarIII on Mar 23, 2012, 11:29:35 AMI've seen it. It's a good doc, especially for someone new to Lovecraft. Has interviews with Guillermo Del Toro and John Carpenter, etc.
has anyone seen the documentary Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 23, 2012, 07:05:32 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 23, 2012, 07:05:32 PM
Quote from: Eva on Mar 23, 2012, 06:36:48 PMQuote from: DoomRulz on Mar 23, 2012, 02:42:09 PM
It's probably online somewhere.
Is it this one?
(PS: if posting this link is a violation of forum rules, mods feel free to modify my post)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8PIeFN05rI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8PIeFN05rI#ws)
That's the ticket! I think if youtube allows it it should be allowed here, but I'm not 100% sure.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Mar 23, 2012, 08:58:19 PM
Post by: SM on Mar 23, 2012, 08:58:19 PM
Quote from: AvatarIII on Mar 23, 2012, 11:29:35 AM
has anyone seen the documentary Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown?
Yep. Del Toro's comparisons of Alien and ATMOM were very enlightening.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 23, 2012, 10:07:54 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 23, 2012, 10:07:54 PM
Thanks for the link. I'm downloading it now and watch it later this weekend.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 24, 2012, 12:14:39 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 24, 2012, 12:14:39 AM
Has anyone seen O'Bannon's two straight Lovecraft adaptations, The Resurrected and Bleeders? I understand that in the case of the former, O'Bannon's original cut is lost forever. I hear mixed things. Bleeders is supposed to be awful, and looks it. :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Eva on Mar 24, 2012, 12:28:30 AM
Post by: Eva on Mar 24, 2012, 12:28:30 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 23, 2012, 10:07:54 PM
Thanks for the link. I'm downloading it now and watch it later this weekend.
You're welcome and I'm looking forward to watch it too :)
@Cvalda - no, never heard of them. But I'll bet a lot of the users here have enjoyed the... 'artistic qualities' of Lifeforce lol :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 24, 2012, 12:33:11 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 24, 2012, 12:33:11 AM
Quote from: Eva on Mar 24, 2012, 12:28:30 AMIndeed. I'm surprised it doesn't have its own thread, consisting entirely of screenshots of only one of the cast members. :P
@Cvalda - no, never heard of them. But I'll bet a lot of the users here have enjoyed the... 'artistic qualities' of Lifeforce lol :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 24, 2012, 07:32:16 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 24, 2012, 07:32:16 PM
Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 24, 2012, 12:14:39 AM
Has anyone seen O'Bannon's two straight Lovecraft adaptations, The Resurrected and Bleeders? I understand that in the case of the former, O'Bannon's original cut is lost forever. I hear mixed things. Bleeders is supposed to be awful, and looks it. :P
I thought The Resurrected was a decent movie, given the budget. It more or less followed the story it was based on, with a few changes here and there. The final act was pretty effective and scary, IMO. The acting was pretty bad, except for Chris Sarandon.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 25, 2012, 01:58:29 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 25, 2012, 01:58:29 AM
Considering the wide expanse of the Cthulhu Mythos in modern culture, what are the personal Lovecraft canons of this board's users? I myself only consider Lovecraft's actual writings to be "canon mythos," if there even can be such a thing. I consider the works of other writers using the same universe (Derleth, Gaiman, etc) to be merely glorified fan fiction.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 25, 2012, 12:29:11 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 25, 2012, 12:29:11 PM
I completely agree with you -- I only consider Lovecraft's own works to be parts of this universe. Lovecraft and other writers actually started this 'game' in which they all inter-linked their stories, but I have to say those not from him I consider only some kind of glorified fan fiction as you say. I partially support Michel Houellebecq's 'circle' idea of disposing the Cthulhu Cycle, but I have organized my own version -- I divide the Cthulhu Cycle into three circles.
The First Circle is composed of the core stories of the Cthulhu Cycle, which Lovecraft wrote all by himself (meaning they weren't rewritings or corrections for his clients):
Dagon
The Nameless City
The Hound
The Festival
The Call of Cthulhu
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward
The Colour out of Space
The Dunwich Horror
The Whisperer in Darkness
At the Mountains of Madness
The Dreams in the Witch House
The Thing on the Doorstep
The Shadow over Innsmouth
The Shadow out of Time
The Haunter of the Dark
In the second circle, what Lovecraft wrote based on ideas or annotations by his clients, or rewritings of their stories:
The Curse of Yig
The Mound
Medusa's coil
The Man of Stone
The Horror in the Museum
Out of the Aeons
The Diary of Alonzo Typer
In the third Circle, Lovecraft's poetry and very short stories. Won't list them all, but I reckon the most relevant ones are:
Fungi from Yuggoth
The Doom that came to Sarnath
Nyarlathotep
The Crawling Chaos
Creature of the Loch
That's the general 'Cthulhu Cycle Canon' in my view. I would like to erase The Dreams in the Witch House and The Mound from it, since they are the two stories I don't really like (Medusa's coil comes close, though only for the odd end twist), but that would be rather arbitrary.
The First Circle is composed of the core stories of the Cthulhu Cycle, which Lovecraft wrote all by himself (meaning they weren't rewritings or corrections for his clients):
Dagon
The Nameless City
The Hound
The Festival
The Call of Cthulhu
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward
The Colour out of Space
The Dunwich Horror
The Whisperer in Darkness
At the Mountains of Madness
The Dreams in the Witch House
The Thing on the Doorstep
The Shadow over Innsmouth
The Shadow out of Time
The Haunter of the Dark
In the second circle, what Lovecraft wrote based on ideas or annotations by his clients, or rewritings of their stories:
The Curse of Yig
The Mound
Medusa's coil
The Man of Stone
The Horror in the Museum
Out of the Aeons
The Diary of Alonzo Typer
In the third Circle, Lovecraft's poetry and very short stories. Won't list them all, but I reckon the most relevant ones are:
Fungi from Yuggoth
The Doom that came to Sarnath
Nyarlathotep
The Crawling Chaos
Creature of the Loch
That's the general 'Cthulhu Cycle Canon' in my view. I would like to erase The Dreams in the Witch House and The Mound from it, since they are the two stories I don't really like (Medusa's coil comes close, though only for the odd end twist), but that would be rather arbitrary.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 25, 2012, 02:02:44 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 25, 2012, 02:02:44 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Mar 25, 2012, 12:29:11 PM
I completely agree with you -- I only consider Lovecraft's own works to be parts of this universe. Lovecraft and other writers actually started this 'game' in which they all inter-linked their stories, but I have to say those not from him I consider only some kind of glorified fan fiction as you say. I partially support Michel Houellebecq's 'circle' idea of disposing the Cthulhu Cycle, but I have organized my own version -- I divide the Cthulhu Cycle into three circles.
The First Circle is composed of the core stories of the Cthulhu Cycle, which Lovecraft wrote all by himself (meaning they weren't rewritings or corrections for his clients):
Dagon
The Nameless City
The Hound
The Festival
The Call of Cthulhu
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward
The Colour out of Space
The Dunwich Horror
The Whisperer in Darkness
At the Mountains of Madness
The Dreams in the Witch House
The Thing on the Doorstep
The Shadow over Innsmouth
The Shadow out of Time
The Haunter of the Dark
In the second circle, what Lovecraft wrote based on ideas or annotations by his clients, or rewritings of their stories:
The Curse of Yig
The Mound
Medusa's coil
The Man of Stone
The Horror in the Museum
Out of the Aeons
The Diary of Alonzo Typer
In the third Circle, Lovecraft's poetry and very short stories. Won't list them all, but I reckon the most relevant ones are:
Fungi from Yuggoth
The Doom that came to Sarnath
Nyarlathotep
The Crawling Chaos
Creature of the Loch
That's the general 'Cthulhu Cycle Canon' in my view. I would like to erase The Dreams in the Witch House and The Mound from it, since they are the two stories I don't really like (Medusa's coil comes close, though only for the odd end twist), but that would be rather arbitrary.
If one were to read those in the order you listed, would they flow together?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 25, 2012, 02:24:35 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 25, 2012, 02:24:35 PM
I listed them in chronological order, from the story Lovecraft wrote first to the one he wrote last (at least from what I can remember).
There are some small interconnections between the stories, but I wouldn't really call them sequels in a narrative sense -- I guess you could call them stories set in the same universe. Just as an example, in The Shadow out of Time you get a mention of antarctic vegetaloids (the Elder Things from At the Mountains of Madness) and space octopi (the Cthulhu spawn). Deities like Cthulhu, Yog-Sothoth and Shub-Niggurath get mentioned in a lot of them, as well as cities like Arkham (Lovecraft initially titled his stories as a whole 'the Arkham cycle'), Innsmouth and Dunwich. A lot of those interconnections and mentions, as you can see from the first example I cited, can be indirect.
The biggest interconnection I can recall right now is between The Thing on the Doorstep and The Shadow over Innsmouth -- in the former story you have this woman who is implied to be a Deep One/Human hybrid, or at least a descendant of one, and is said to be a member of a family from Innsmouth. Both those hybrids and Innsmouth are the main elements of The Shadow over Innsmouth.
There are some small interconnections between the stories, but I wouldn't really call them sequels in a narrative sense -- I guess you could call them stories set in the same universe. Just as an example, in The Shadow out of Time you get a mention of antarctic vegetaloids (the Elder Things from At the Mountains of Madness) and space octopi (the Cthulhu spawn). Deities like Cthulhu, Yog-Sothoth and Shub-Niggurath get mentioned in a lot of them, as well as cities like Arkham (Lovecraft initially titled his stories as a whole 'the Arkham cycle'), Innsmouth and Dunwich. A lot of those interconnections and mentions, as you can see from the first example I cited, can be indirect.
The biggest interconnection I can recall right now is between The Thing on the Doorstep and The Shadow over Innsmouth -- in the former story you have this woman who is implied to be a Deep One/Human hybrid, or at least a descendant of one, and is said to be a member of a family from Innsmouth. Both those hybrids and Innsmouth are the main elements of The Shadow over Innsmouth.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 25, 2012, 06:26:22 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 25, 2012, 06:26:22 PM
Even then, different elements of the stories contradict each other, with the names and descriptions of some beings being switched around to get the point across that humanity can never truly understand the universe these entities occupy, so really, the stories don't need to be read in a chronological order.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 25, 2012, 06:34:49 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 25, 2012, 06:34:49 PM
I don't remember particularly significant contradictions, other than Cthulhu being spelled in what, 2 or 3 different ways? I remember Cthulhu (The Call of Cthulhu) and Tulu (The Mound). But that's not really a contradiction, it's just demonstrating that different cultures have different names for him, due to various reasons.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 25, 2012, 06:39:01 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 25, 2012, 06:39:01 PM
Lovecraft refers to Azathoth as Nyarlathotep in "The Rats in the Walls" for starters. There are several other incidences of him mixing up his own mythos deities, though I am too lazy to go find and list them. :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 25, 2012, 06:59:52 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 25, 2012, 06:59:52 PM
Oh yes. I don't remember if the author actually intended it to be part of the cycle or if that was a scattered reference, though. With the benefit of doubt over that I guess we could either say it's unrelated, or the protagonist got confused. :P Like someone can say Athena was the greek Goddess of the hunt.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 25, 2012, 07:13:59 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 25, 2012, 07:13:59 PM
If I'm remembering it correctly, Rats in the Walls was one of his earlier stories, before any of the details were worked out.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 25, 2012, 07:32:34 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 25, 2012, 07:32:34 PM
Yeah, but Nyarlathotep predates The Rats in the Walls, and already had a large portion of his character established before that story, or his subsequent expanded role in Dream Quest. It's believed Lovecraft intentionally mixed up the names of his entities at times to hint that humanity could never really understand them, and to also lend a feeling of authenticity to their status as ancient myths. So again, you don't need to read the Mythos stories in order to appreciate them.
That said, I just started working my way through my Complete Fiction in chronological order. Interesting to see Lovecraft's writing style grow and mature and refine as you go along.
Speaking of Nyarlathotep, how do you all picture him/it looking (setting aside the fact his form changes all the time :P)?
That said, I just started working my way through my Complete Fiction in chronological order. Interesting to see Lovecraft's writing style grow and mature and refine as you go along.
Speaking of Nyarlathotep, how do you all picture him/it looking (setting aside the fact his form changes all the time :P)?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 25, 2012, 08:19:40 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 25, 2012, 08:19:40 PM
Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 25, 2012, 07:32:34 PMThat's true. The Call of Cthulhu has a more defined style than Dagon (which is enjoyable already).
I just started working my way through my Complete Fiction in chronological order. Interesting to see Lovecraft's writing style grow and mature and refine as you go along.
His style was odd to get into at first, for me, but eventually I grew to love it. In some stories it could have been moderated (some of the Randolph Carter stuff would be an example), but really, it's able to immediately throw you in media res, and to create tension and anticipation, sometimes with a single line.
Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 25, 2012, 07:32:34 PMIn the story that introduced him he was described as similar to a Pharaoh, so I always imagined him mutating from this form and having a long neck (like the Norris Thing in The Thing), with this unnaturally screaming pharaoh head, with glowing green eyes. This neck starts from a humanoid torso, off which protrudes a mass of long, writhing tendrils. When it moves, you see it slithering around like some kind of squid-serpent. I always pictured him like that. He's a messenger, a despicable corrupter.
Speaking of Nyarlathotep, how do you all picture him/it looking (setting aside the fact his form changes all the time :P)?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Mar 26, 2012, 01:02:58 AM
Post by: SM on Mar 26, 2012, 01:02:58 AM
QuoteIf one were to read those in the order you listed, would they flow together?
There's no real continuity as such, though HPL did write a 'trilogy' of sorts with Robert Bloch - The Shambler from the Stars (Bloch), The Haunter of the Dark (HPL), and the Shadow From the Steeple (Bloch).
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 26, 2012, 04:11:25 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 26, 2012, 04:11:25 AM
I'm getting towards the end of The Dunwich Horror, and even though it's my second time reading it, I'm finding new aspects to appreciate. It builds and builds, and not a word is wasted. The information is doled out in perfect increments, and you really get a feeling of complete wrongness regarding the Whateleys. Excellent story.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 26, 2012, 06:20:25 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 26, 2012, 06:20:25 AM
Quote from: KiramidHead on Mar 26, 2012, 04:11:25 AMIndeed, one of his best. Also very noteworthy against the rest of Lovecraft's oeuvre due to the relatively triumphant ending.
I'm getting towards the end of The Dunwich Horror, and even though it's my second time reading it, I'm finding new aspects to appreciate. It builds and builds, and not a word is wasted. The information is doled out in perfect increments, and you really get a feeling of complete wrongness regarding the Whateleys. Excellent story.
There's some gorgeous artwork inspired by the story on deviantart:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc03.deviantart.net%2Ffs39%2Fi%2F2008%2F336%2F2%2F2%2FThe_Dunwich_Horror_5_by_s_caruso.jpg&hash=4b593411bf01ae8753d3d2c46dd8ae6d0e5035b8)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc01.deviantart.net%2Ffs38%2Ff%2F2008%2F336%2Fc%2F5%2Fc5a53d1c10140638ad6095a5c71cd3fb.jpg&hash=ec2a46b4cfae320e3e01fd0dea54068b68ef2911)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 26, 2012, 11:54:08 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 26, 2012, 11:54:08 AM
Oh yes! That last one is breath taking. Absolutely astounding.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 27, 2012, 08:17:50 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 27, 2012, 08:17:50 PM
It looks more Resident Evil-y than anything else. Not a bad thing, mind you.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 27, 2012, 08:18:59 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 27, 2012, 08:18:59 PM
Dunno, it follows the description given in the story pretty faithfully, as far as I can remember.
Mind you that Lovecraft inspired directly and indirectly a tonload of novels, films and videogames so I wouldn't be surprised.
Mind you that Lovecraft inspired directly and indirectly a tonload of novels, films and videogames so I wouldn't be surprised.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 27, 2012, 08:20:34 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 27, 2012, 08:20:34 PM
If anything, Resident Evil is pretty heavily Lovecraft inspired, when it comes to mutations.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 27, 2012, 08:21:32 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 27, 2012, 08:21:32 PM
Well there you go, maybe the author took ideas from both sources.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 27, 2012, 08:26:03 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 27, 2012, 08:26:03 PM
What author?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 27, 2012, 08:27:05 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 27, 2012, 08:27:05 PM
Er, artist :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 27, 2012, 08:29:10 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 27, 2012, 08:29:10 PM
I actually think it los a bit like tetsuo from Akira.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 27, 2012, 11:57:09 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 27, 2012, 11:57:09 PM
Yes, that art is great. However, I'm sure DeviantArt also has more than a few depictions of the twins'... conception. :roll:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 28, 2012, 11:02:14 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 28, 2012, 11:02:14 AM
As I work my way through The Complete Fiction every night before bed, I think I shall start listing my ratings for the individual stories here as I go. Would be interesting if other users did the same and we could rank AVPGalaxy's top rated Lovecraft stories ;D
Going in chronological order...
The Beast in the Cave 6/10
The Alchemist 6/10
The Tomb 5/10
Dagon 9/10
A Reminiscence of Dr. Samuel Johnson 4/10
Polaris 6.5/10
Going in chronological order...
The Beast in the Cave 6/10
The Alchemist 6/10
The Tomb 5/10
Dagon 9/10
A Reminiscence of Dr. Samuel Johnson 4/10
Polaris 6.5/10
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 28, 2012, 11:29:22 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 28, 2012, 11:29:22 AM
Here's what I have read (excluding incomplete fragments like Azathoth) -- I generally don't give ratings as of lately but I'll give it a go. The ones with the - between two votes are to be decided. Alphabetical order (Cthulhu Cycle & non) --
The Call of Cthulhu - 10/10
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward - 9.5/10
The Color out of Space - 10/10
The Crawling Chaos - 7/10
The Creature of the Loch - 7/10
The Curse of Yig - 7.5/10
Dagon - 9/10
The Diary of Alonzo Typer - 6/10
The Doom that came to Sarnath - 8.5-9/10
The Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath - 7.5/10
The Dreams in the Witch House - 6/10
The Dunwich Horror - 10/10
The Festival - 7.5/10
Fungi from Yuggoth - 7/10
The Haunter of the Dark - 7/10
The Horror at Red Hook - 7/10
The Horror in the Museum - 9.5-10/10
The Hound - 8.5-9/10
The Man of Stone - 7.5/10
Medusa - 6/10
The Mound - 4/10 (I'm sorry)
At the Mountains of Madness - 10/10
The Nameless City - 9/10
Nyarlathotep - 8.5/10
Old Bugs - 5/10
Out of the Aeons - 9.5/10
Pickman's Model - 9/10
Rats in the Walls - 6/10
The Red Brain - 8/10
The Shadow out of Time - 10/10
The Shadow over Innsmouth - 10/10
The Silver Key - 7.5/10
The Statement of Randolph Carter - 7.5/10
The Thing on the Doorstep - 9/10
The Whisperer in Darkness - 10/10
The Call of Cthulhu - 10/10
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward - 9.5/10
The Color out of Space - 10/10
The Crawling Chaos - 7/10
The Creature of the Loch - 7/10
The Curse of Yig - 7.5/10
Dagon - 9/10
The Diary of Alonzo Typer - 6/10
The Doom that came to Sarnath - 8.5-9/10
The Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath - 7.5/10
The Dreams in the Witch House - 6/10
The Dunwich Horror - 10/10
The Festival - 7.5/10
Fungi from Yuggoth - 7/10
The Haunter of the Dark - 7/10
The Horror at Red Hook - 7/10
The Horror in the Museum - 9.5-10/10
The Hound - 8.5-9/10
The Man of Stone - 7.5/10
Medusa - 6/10
The Mound - 4/10 (I'm sorry)
At the Mountains of Madness - 10/10
The Nameless City - 9/10
Nyarlathotep - 8.5/10
Old Bugs - 5/10
Out of the Aeons - 9.5/10
Pickman's Model - 9/10
Rats in the Walls - 6/10
The Red Brain - 8/10
The Shadow out of Time - 10/10
The Shadow over Innsmouth - 10/10
The Silver Key - 7.5/10
The Statement of Randolph Carter - 7.5/10
The Thing on the Doorstep - 9/10
The Whisperer in Darkness - 10/10
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 28, 2012, 10:26:03 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 28, 2012, 10:26:03 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Mar 28, 2012, 11:29:22 AMI am really torn over ATMOM. I love it, but something about it just feels... off. I think it's the class subtext, which is typical eye-roll-inspiring Lovecraft bile. At least he doesn't directly drag racial stuff into it.
At the Mountains of Madness - 10/10
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 28, 2012, 11:39:11 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 28, 2012, 11:39:11 PM
Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 28, 2012, 10:26:03 PMQuote from: OmegaZilla on Mar 28, 2012, 11:29:22 AMI am really torn over ATMOM. I love it, but something about it just feels... off. I think it's the class subtext, which is typical eye-roll-inspiring Lovecraft bile. At least he doesn't directly drag racial stuff into it.
At the Mountains of Madness - 10/10
It's nowhere near Horror at Red Hook in terms of racism. Egad, that one was cringe inducing. So was The Street, which starts off nice and quaint, but the racism sneaks up on you and smacks you over the head.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 29, 2012, 05:48:02 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 29, 2012, 05:48:02 PM
Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 28, 2012, 10:26:03 PMI don't remember it being so overwhelming to be honest, I should re-read the novel.
I am really torn over ATMOM. I love it, but something about it just feels... off. I think it's the class subtext, which is typical eye-roll-inspiring Lovecraft bile. At least he doesn't directly drag racial stuff into it.
Then again I just... tekeli-li, tekeli-li, you know.
EDIT: OH, do you mean an allegorical reading of the relationship between the Elder Things and the Shoggoths (Creators and Creations, Masters and Slaves)? I can see where that key of lecture can come from, but you know -- sometimes a vegetaloid creature from outer space is just a vegetaloid creature from outer space.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 29, 2012, 06:55:04 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 29, 2012, 06:55:04 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Mar 29, 2012, 05:48:02 PMNot with Lovecraft! :P The whole thing is a protracted metaphor for Lovecraft's belief that the filthy unwashed working class (read: minorities) would eventually rise up and destroy their "superior", sophisticated masters (read: upper class white people). ::) The whole thing is loose enough though that you can almost successfully pretend otherwise, so it doesn't effect the story too much. :P
EDIT: OH, do you mean an allegorical reading of the relationship between the Elder Things and the Shoggoths (Creators and Creations, Masters and Slaves)? I can see where that key of lecture can come from, but you know -- sometimes a vegetaloid creature from outer space is just a vegetaloid creature from outer space.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 29, 2012, 08:25:50 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 29, 2012, 08:25:50 PM
Well, as said I can see where that key of lecture comes from -- I, personally, have always read it as a 'Rise of the Machines' kind of storyline device. The creation that overwhelmes its creator.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 30, 2012, 05:33:05 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 30, 2012, 05:33:05 PM
Speaking of Lovecraft, any love around here for The Mouth of Madness, starring Sam Neill?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 30, 2012, 07:31:01 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 30, 2012, 07:31:01 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 30, 2012, 05:33:05 PM
Speaking of Lovecraft, any love around here for The Mouth of Madness, starring Sam Neill?
"Sorry about the balls! It was a lucky shot!"
Great movie.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Mar 31, 2012, 02:25:39 AM
Post by: TheMonolith on Mar 31, 2012, 02:25:39 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 30, 2012, 05:33:05 PMIn the Mouth of Madness is Carpenter's last great film.
Speaking of Lovecraft, any love around here for The Mouth of Madness, starring Sam Neill?
Many are unaware how well it is loved not just by horror fans, but by movie fans.
It has a very high rating on IMDB and more importantly was included on the site Greatest Films, one of the best references to quality motion picture to be found on the web.
It is included in scariest scenes and greatest twist endings.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 31, 2012, 07:03:29 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 31, 2012, 07:03:29 AM
This just went up today--an indie short production of The Shadow Out of Time. The effects and creature designs are stellar. Very impressive stuff. If you enjoyed the HPLHS Call of Cthulhu film, this is right up your alley:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7jp1CT1h6c#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7jp1CT1h6c#ws)
Continuing on with my rating of Lovecraft's Complete Fiction, as I work my way through it in chronological order...
Beyond the Wall of Sleep 6/10
Memory 6.5/10
Old Bugs 6/10
The Transition of Juan Romero 6.5/10
The White Ship 6/10
The Street 2/10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7jp1CT1h6c#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7jp1CT1h6c#ws)
Continuing on with my rating of Lovecraft's Complete Fiction, as I work my way through it in chronological order...
Beyond the Wall of Sleep 6/10
Memory 6.5/10
Old Bugs 6/10
The Transition of Juan Romero 6.5/10
The White Ship 6/10
The Street 2/10
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 31, 2012, 11:44:05 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 31, 2012, 11:44:05 AM
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http://tegehel.deviantart.com/art/The-Giant-Cthulhu-17872358?q=gallery%3Ategehel%2F27850857&qo=6&catpath=&order=0&offset=6 (http://tegehel.deviantart.com/art/The-Giant-Cthulhu-17872358?q=gallery%3Ategehel%2F27850857&qo=6&catpath=&order=0&offset=6)
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http://tegehel.deviantart.com/art/Cthulhu-the-card-game-for-FFG-96749032?q=gallery%3Ategehel%2F27850857&qo=34&catpath=&order=0&offset=34 (http://tegehel.deviantart.com/art/Cthulhu-the-card-game-for-FFG-96749032?q=gallery%3Ategehel%2F27850857&qo=34&catpath=&order=0&offset=34)
Also found this little parody of fundamentalist christian propaganda comics
http://rubbersuitstudios.com/ptcct.htm (http://rubbersuitstudios.com/ptcct.htm)
Also I watched Fear of the Unknown, I'm glad I rented it rather that watching it on youtube, the 75 minutes of deleted interviews were better for lovecraft fans than the doc itself, which tried too hard to pander to newbies.
http://tegehel.deviantart.com/art/The-Giant-Cthulhu-17872358?q=gallery%3Ategehel%2F27850857&qo=6&catpath=&order=0&offset=6 (http://tegehel.deviantart.com/art/The-Giant-Cthulhu-17872358?q=gallery%3Ategehel%2F27850857&qo=6&catpath=&order=0&offset=6)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc05.deviantart.net%2Ffs37%2Fi%2F2011%2F093%2F4%2F7%2Fcthulhu__the_card_game_for_ffg_by_tegehel-d1llo14.jpg&hash=c40e89512911e795b09b281f6c28ac84375678ae)
http://tegehel.deviantart.com/art/Cthulhu-the-card-game-for-FFG-96749032?q=gallery%3Ategehel%2F27850857&qo=34&catpath=&order=0&offset=34 (http://tegehel.deviantart.com/art/Cthulhu-the-card-game-for-FFG-96749032?q=gallery%3Ategehel%2F27850857&qo=34&catpath=&order=0&offset=34)
Also found this little parody of fundamentalist christian propaganda comics
http://rubbersuitstudios.com/ptcct.htm (http://rubbersuitstudios.com/ptcct.htm)
Also I watched Fear of the Unknown, I'm glad I rented it rather that watching it on youtube, the 75 minutes of deleted interviews were better for lovecraft fans than the doc itself, which tried too hard to pander to newbies.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 31, 2012, 02:31:11 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 31, 2012, 02:31:11 PM
Getting this today :3
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg2.imagesbn.com%2Fimages%2F101690000%2F101692408.jpg&hash=96e47ebd7e2b09f78f3876917fa1d140c9937c3e)
I'm finally going to be venturing into the realm of Lovecraft!
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg2.imagesbn.com%2Fimages%2F101690000%2F101692408.jpg&hash=96e47ebd7e2b09f78f3876917fa1d140c9937c3e)
I'm finally going to be venturing into the realm of Lovecraft!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 31, 2012, 03:10:39 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 31, 2012, 03:10:39 PM
I have that too, the images online don't do out justice though, photos never do for metallic, almost holographic, things.
I've never actually read my copy though, I have the superior (due to annotations and better editing, although less comprehensivep penguin classics books.
I've never actually read my copy though, I have the superior (due to annotations and better editing, although less comprehensivep penguin classics books.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 31, 2012, 03:17:52 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 31, 2012, 03:17:52 PM
Yeah, I saw it in person yesterday, considered getting it, but ended up putting it don. It looked great, though, and I decided today that I'm going to get it :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 31, 2012, 04:33:07 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 31, 2012, 04:33:07 PM
Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 31, 2012, 07:03:29 AMIf you enjoyed the HPLHS Call of Cthulhu film, this is right up your alley:Whoa, thanks for the heads-up! The Shadow out of Time's one of my favourites too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7jp1CT1h6c#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7jp1CT1h6c#ws)
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 31, 2012, 02:31:11 PMIA IA IA
Getting this today :3
http://img2.imagesbn.com/images/101690000/101692408.jpg
I'm finally going to be venturing into the realm of Lovecraft!
Welcome to the club. ;) ;D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 31, 2012, 05:44:39 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 31, 2012, 05:44:39 PM
Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 31, 2012, 07:03:29 AM
If you enjoyed the HPLHS Call of Cthulhu film, this is right up your alley:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7jp1CT1h6c#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7jp1CT1h6c#ws)
That wasn't bad. The green screen was a bit obvious, bit that was the only major flaw to me. Makes me wonder what HPLHS will be doing now after Whisperer in Darkness.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 31, 2012, 07:25:30 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 31, 2012, 07:25:30 PM
Quote from: AvatarIII on Mar 31, 2012, 03:10:39 PMThe editing of the new edition is pretty good. There are maybe three our four typos in the entire 1,000+ page book, and those will be fixed for the third edition. It's the ultimate Lovecraft tome. It may lack annotations, but each story features a brief intro by S.T. Joshi and the whole thing looks spectacular.
I've never actually read my copy though, I have the superior (due to annotations and better editing, although less comprehensivep penguin classics books.
Quote from: KiramidHead on Mar 31, 2012, 05:44:39 PMHopefully they stick to short form, or at least don't try and expand the material again. The Whisperer in Darkness was a letdown, especially considering how much I loved their Call of Cthulhu adaptation, and because Whisperer is my favorite Lovecraft story.
Makes me wonder what HPLHS will be doing now after Whisperer in Darkness.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 31, 2012, 07:49:02 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 31, 2012, 07:49:02 PM
Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 31, 2012, 07:25:30 PMQuote from: AvatarIII on Mar 31, 2012, 03:10:39 PMThe editing of the new edition is pretty good. There are maybe three our four typos in the entire 1,000+ page book, and those will be fixed for the third edition. It's the ultimate Lovecraft tome. It may lack annotations, but each story features a brief intro by S.T. Joshi and the whole thing looks spectacular.
I've never actually read my copy though, I have the superior (due to annotations and better editing, although less comprehensivep penguin classics books.
Indeed it does. Just got my copy. Going to pry it open and check out the first story soon :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 31, 2012, 07:55:29 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 31, 2012, 07:55:29 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 31, 2012, 07:49:02 PMIf you go in chronological order (as I am doing now--see my ratings upthread :laugh:) just remember that Lovecraft's writing gets better as it goes along. :P
Indeed it does. Just got my copy. Going to pry it open and check out the first story soon :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 31, 2012, 07:58:18 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 31, 2012, 07:58:18 PM
Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 31, 2012, 07:55:29 PMQuote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 31, 2012, 07:49:02 PMIf you go in chronological order (as I am doing now--see my ratings upthread :laugh:) just remember that Lovecraft's writing gets better as it goes along. :P
Indeed it does. Just got my copy. Going to pry it open and check out the first story soon :)
I'm going to go in the order that it is in the book, which I'm assuming is chronological.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 31, 2012, 08:04:42 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 31, 2012, 08:04:42 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 31, 2012, 07:58:18 PMEggcellent. 8)
I'm going to go in the order that it is in the book, which I'm assuming is chronological.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 31, 2012, 09:16:58 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Mar 31, 2012, 09:16:58 PM
Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 31, 2012, 07:25:30 PMQuote from: AvatarIII on Mar 31, 2012, 03:10:39 PMThe editing of the new edition is pretty good. There are maybe three our four typos in the entire 1,000+ page book, and those will be fixed for the third edition. It's the ultimate Lovecraft tome. It may lack annotations, but each story features a brief intro by S.T. Joshi and the whole thing looks spectacular.
I've never actually read my copy though, I have the superior (due to annotations and better editing, although less comprehensivep penguin classics books.Quote from: KiramidHead on Mar 31, 2012, 05:44:39 PMHopefully they stick to short form, or at least don't try and expand the material again. The Whisperer in Darkness was a letdown, especially considering how much I loved their Call of Cthulhu adaptation, and because Whisperer is my favorite Lovecraft story.
Makes me wonder what HPLHS will be doing now after Whisperer in Darkness.
The Penguin Classics have intros and full annotations by Joshi, and I'd rather read more managably sized paperbacks than a massive hardback anyway.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 01, 2012, 12:45:55 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 01, 2012, 12:45:55 AM
So I'm currently two stories in (read The Beast in the Cave and The Alchemist). I quite liked the style, and am very excited to get to some of his more well known works from later in his life.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 01, 2012, 12:49:24 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 01, 2012, 12:49:24 AM
I wish I had a dollar for every time ol' Howard described a moon as "gibbous"...
Or a city as "cyclopian."
Or a creature as "squamous."
Or anything as "terrible."
;D
Or a city as "cyclopian."
Or a creature as "squamous."
Or anything as "terrible."
;D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Apr 01, 2012, 01:19:05 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Apr 01, 2012, 01:19:05 AM
I smell a drinking game!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 01, 2012, 01:57:09 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 01, 2012, 01:57:09 AM
That sounds pretty dangerous, actually. You'd be hammered by the first paragraph. :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 01, 2012, 05:35:11 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 01, 2012, 05:35:11 AM
Easy way to alcohol-induced coma, this idea :P
As much I love Lovecraft's material, I find it hard to read the Cthulhu stuff without having pre-ordained images fill my head. It's irritating because I wonder what it would be like to hvae not seen all the artists' renderings of Cthulhu prior to reading.
As much I love Lovecraft's material, I find it hard to read the Cthulhu stuff without having pre-ordained images fill my head. It's irritating because I wonder what it would be like to hvae not seen all the artists' renderings of Cthulhu prior to reading.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 01, 2012, 07:34:19 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 01, 2012, 07:34:19 AM
Latest batch of chronological Lovecraft ratings:
The Doom That Came to Sarnath 6/10
The Statement of Randolph Carter 6.5/10 (Lovecraft at both his best [story] and worst [horrid purple prose])
The Terrible Old Man 3/10
The Tree 6/10
The Cats of Ulthar 6/10
The Temple 7/10
The Doom That Came to Sarnath 6/10
The Statement of Randolph Carter 6.5/10 (Lovecraft at both his best [story] and worst [horrid purple prose])
The Terrible Old Man 3/10
The Tree 6/10
The Cats of Ulthar 6/10
The Temple 7/10
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Ryu on Apr 01, 2012, 08:53:40 PM
Post by: Ryu on Apr 01, 2012, 08:53:40 PM
Good Night.
Ladies and Gentlemen, prepare for bleeding from the eyes, nose and intestines.
Prepare to adapt the short story by HP Lovecraft, from Japan, a tale of horror for something like a romantic comedy.
No, it's a joke in April 1, is real.
If you have the courage to see the trailer from beginning to end, do not blame it destroy your vision of HP Lovecraft. Or commit suicide.
My vision of HPLovecraft, in Japan, is about something like the manga horror Junji Ito, this sleeve has a lot of influences from Lovecraft.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.ning.com%2Ffiles%2FGZxJ6Kr9w-tYVxLqTK86KZIYaTiL2OzzEHeHPKyhhBGoq7LO%2AN5dkcZCJ3Bdr2Cz48LMG5wlAvmX3SyGz%2AUxWcPuTBPlJEnr%2FHPLovecraftbyJunjiIto.jpg&hash=07a413f2faec333e98bfc94883dc875d4b3e4aa2)
Not this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xpv54rrNKI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xpv54rrNKI#ws)
As the demon Astaroth say in Hellboy comics:
"Truly this is our Blackest Hour."
Ladies and Gentlemen, prepare for bleeding from the eyes, nose and intestines.
Prepare to adapt the short story by HP Lovecraft, from Japan, a tale of horror for something like a romantic comedy.
No, it's a joke in April 1, is real.
If you have the courage to see the trailer from beginning to end, do not blame it destroy your vision of HP Lovecraft. Or commit suicide.
My vision of HPLovecraft, in Japan, is about something like the manga horror Junji Ito, this sleeve has a lot of influences from Lovecraft.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.ning.com%2Ffiles%2FGZxJ6Kr9w-tYVxLqTK86KZIYaTiL2OzzEHeHPKyhhBGoq7LO%2AN5dkcZCJ3Bdr2Cz48LMG5wlAvmX3SyGz%2AUxWcPuTBPlJEnr%2FHPLovecraftbyJunjiIto.jpg&hash=07a413f2faec333e98bfc94883dc875d4b3e4aa2)
Not this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xpv54rrNKI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xpv54rrNKI#ws)
Spoiler
Nyarlathotep make this...(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.progarchives.com%2Fforum%2Fuploads%2F2449%2FnyarlathotepAvatar.jpg&hash=cea5050a707e172b028ffdf7cfb7402eb484d90d)
for this.(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmoetron.com%2Fnewimages%2F20091013_nyaruko.jpg&hash=1bd59086f61059fc20eb6a3222e3b45b9010c9aa)
for this.(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmoetron.com%2Fnewimages%2F20091013_nyaruko.jpg&hash=1bd59086f61059fc20eb6a3222e3b45b9010c9aa)
[close]
As the demon Astaroth say in Hellboy comics:
"Truly this is our Blackest Hour."
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Apr 02, 2012, 03:23:24 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Apr 02, 2012, 03:23:24 PM
I found a nifty little flash game based on The Outsider.
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/572817 (http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/572817)
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/572817 (http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/572817)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 04, 2012, 02:16:37 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 04, 2012, 02:16:37 PM
Ryu, I shall not speak about what you posted. I'm tempted to murder someone though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1RTgznup5c#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1RTgznup5c#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XyEZEXjq6U# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XyEZEXjq6U#)
Cliff Burton, that man. These songs pure greatness (try to read some stories with them as background, I did, so good).
The lyrics of The Thing that should not Be are genius, too. Love them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1RTgznup5c#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1RTgznup5c#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XyEZEXjq6U# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XyEZEXjq6U#)
Cliff Burton, that man. These songs pure greatness (try to read some stories with them as background, I did, so good).
The lyrics of The Thing that should not Be are genius, too. Love them.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 04, 2012, 03:58:00 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 04, 2012, 03:58:00 PM
Call of Ktulu is awesome. I always picture the city of R'yleh whenever I listen to, with random flashes of Lovecraftian imagery up until the last drum roll when I see Great Cthulhu rising from the depths.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Ryu on Apr 04, 2012, 07:29:31 PM
Post by: Ryu on Apr 04, 2012, 07:29:31 PM
They are calm, Omegazilla. Are not you state in serial killer, OK
Not all Japanese, the idea is sad, to take up literary character of terror, making them a romantic comedy type WTFJapan.
For example the artist Junji Ito, in its sleeve even has an Influence of respect for Lovecraft.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flambiek.net%2Fartists%2Fi%2Fito_junji%2Fito_junji_village_of_sirens_1.jpg&hash=49168350956c337ce674ea8d917bb52ef75967a1)
For example, In the town of Siren, has a huge tribute to Lovecraft, in which Young returns to a native village, after several bizarre accidents, only to discover that the village is owned and semis transformed winged creature, under control of a foreign mad who wants to release a demonic creature. As well as other works HELLSTAR REMINA and Uzumaki, is a quality I respect.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg297.imageshack.us%2Fimg297%2F5739%2Fuzumakiv03208209qi7.jpg&hash=09316e14317ab5653bc1555c3e30fe41e25da6a9)
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And there are other artists who take up elements of Lovecraft, even if they are cute or really creepy.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F_Fu8udQP16LY%2FS2GXRjJjfDI%2FAAAAAAAAD_U%2FoL81kr1VLdQ%2Fs400%2Fmoe%2Bgirl%2Bcthulhu.jpg&hash=f2b0114d976ba23ec2f98077352526a8b68bcaf9)
Cthulhu
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Nightgaunts
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Shoggoth
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The Elder Things
Now some serious.
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Yog-Sothoth ... is key.
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Do not like, good for you, because nobody is perfect. Ever seen that shit would be the world if we all liked the same thing?
At least they can agree it is better to use in educational fin than in Euro-porn manga WTFjapan.
Ante Ir have two questions:
The Ogdru Jahad of Hellboy, appears in some tale of HPLovecraft.?
What would rank him with his relatives in the Cthulhu Mythos?
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Last question, that is Cthulhu?
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It is well bro. peace
Not all Japanese, the idea is sad, to take up literary character of terror, making them a romantic comedy type WTFJapan.
For example the artist Junji Ito, in its sleeve even has an Influence of respect for Lovecraft.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flambiek.net%2Fartists%2Fi%2Fito_junji%2Fito_junji_village_of_sirens_1.jpg&hash=49168350956c337ce674ea8d917bb52ef75967a1)
For example, In the town of Siren, has a huge tribute to Lovecraft, in which Young returns to a native village, after several bizarre accidents, only to discover that the village is owned and semis transformed winged creature, under control of a foreign mad who wants to release a demonic creature. As well as other works HELLSTAR REMINA and Uzumaki, is a quality I respect.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg297.imageshack.us%2Fimg297%2F5739%2Fuzumakiv03208209qi7.jpg&hash=09316e14317ab5653bc1555c3e30fe41e25da6a9)
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And there are other artists who take up elements of Lovecraft, even if they are cute or really creepy.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F_Fu8udQP16LY%2FS2GXRjJjfDI%2FAAAAAAAAD_U%2FoL81kr1VLdQ%2Fs400%2Fmoe%2Bgirl%2Bcthulhu.jpg&hash=f2b0114d976ba23ec2f98077352526a8b68bcaf9)
Cthulhu
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Nightgaunts
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Shoggoth
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The Elder Things
Now some serious.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_Zhi_aIK1HFc%2FTTQ8xOnPZzI%2FAAAAAAAAAcs%2F8EaPezlOV_0%2Fs1600%2FNECRO.jpg&hash=066dd8773f9e645eabd126eba51650ed3220014b)
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Yog-Sothoth ... is key.
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Do not like, good for you, because nobody is perfect. Ever seen that shit would be the world if we all liked the same thing?
At least they can agree it is better to use in educational fin than in Euro-porn manga WTFjapan.
Ante Ir have two questions:
The Ogdru Jahad of Hellboy, appears in some tale of HPLovecraft.?
What would rank him with his relatives in the Cthulhu Mythos?
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Last question, that is Cthulhu?
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It is well bro. peace
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 06, 2012, 04:34:13 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 06, 2012, 04:34:13 PM
Just throwing this out there. Listening to the soundtrack to Alien while reading Lovecraft is pretty awesome!
I can't wait until I get to some of Lovecraft's big stories. I'm currently on Beyond the Wall of Sleep. My favorites so far were probably The Beast in the Cave, The Tomb, and Dagon.
I can't wait until I get to some of Lovecraft's big stories. I'm currently on Beyond the Wall of Sleep. My favorites so far were probably The Beast in the Cave, The Tomb, and Dagon.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 06, 2012, 04:52:10 PM
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 06, 2012, 04:52:10 PM
Haven't read the ones you just mentioned, but just wait until "The Shadow Over Innsmouth." Probably my favourite of his stories, apart from AtMoM.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: RagingDragon on Apr 06, 2012, 04:56:57 PM
Post by: RagingDragon on Apr 06, 2012, 04:56:57 PM
Ryu, that is just... I don't even know. Cthulhu needs to show up Godzilla-style and lay the smack down.
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 06, 2012, 04:34:13 PMSo awesome, you liked Beast in the Cave? I like that one too, though it's one of Lovecraft's oldest. :laugh: But I also just like caves and creepy darkness.
Just throwing this out there. Listening to the soundtrack to Alien while reading Lovecraft is pretty awesome!
I can't wait until I get to some of Lovecraft's big stories. I'm currently on Beyond the Wall of Sleep. My favorites so far were probably The Beast in the Cave, The Tomb, and Dagon.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 06, 2012, 05:16:45 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 06, 2012, 05:16:45 PM
If the book that I'm reading is in fact Lovecraft's complete fiction, then The Beast in the cave was his first story written (it is first in the book). Yeah, I liked the creepiness of it. Made for an interesting introduction to the author.
Of the ones I mentioned, I think only Dagon is in a similar vein to the Cthulhu stories he wrote later in is life. It was kind of a precursor to them, if I have my facts straight.
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 06, 2012, 04:52:10 PM
Haven't read the ones you just mentioned, but just wait until "The Shadow Over Innsmouth." Probably my favourite of his stories, apart from AtMoM.
Of the ones I mentioned, I think only Dagon is in a similar vein to the Cthulhu stories he wrote later in is life. It was kind of a precursor to them, if I have my facts straight.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 06, 2012, 06:36:23 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 06, 2012, 06:36:23 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 06, 2012, 04:34:13 PMYou've already hit one of the "big" ones with Dagon, even though that's a very early piece. The next "big" one you've got coming up (big meaning famous) is The Outsider--but don't worry, there's lots of good stuff in between. Lovecraft gets better as a writer as he goes along. And you're starting to catch up with me! I'm currently on Celephaïs. :)
I can't wait until I get to some of Lovecraft's big stories. I'm currently on Beyond the Wall of Sleep. My favorites so far were probably The Beast in the Cave, The Tomb, and Dagon.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 06, 2012, 07:05:32 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 06, 2012, 07:05:32 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 04, 2012, 03:58:00 PMFistbump dude. I do nearly the same haha.
Call of Ktulu is awesome. I always picture the city of R'yleh whenever I listen to, with random flashes of Lovecraftian imagery up until the last drum roll when I see Great Cthulhu rising from the depths.
Quote from: Ryu on Apr 04, 2012, 07:29:31 PMNo they don't, they're from Mignola's imagination. :)
The Ogdru Jahad of Hellboy, appears in some tale of HPLovecraft.?
What would rank him with his relatives in the Cthulhu Mythos?
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090401210647/hellboy/images/8/81/Ogdru_Jahad.jpg
The film adaptation of HellBoy is filled with Lovecraftian influences however. That's one of the great things about it. The sequel went more on the general fairy tale side, but you still have some residual Lovecraft in there (the Elemental, and the theme of awakening something that could cause an apocalypse).
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 06, 2012, 04:34:13 PMGood, good. No, not good -- awesome! Cannot wait until you get to my favourites and tell me what you think. I like Dagon a lot as well.
I can't wait until I get to some of Lovecraft's big stories. I'm currently on Beyond the Wall of Sleep. My favorites so far were probably The Beast in the Cave, The Tomb, and Dagon.
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 06, 2012, 05:16:45 PMYeah, it was an experimental story (it was, at the time, criticized a lot, so much Lovecraft wrote an essay called 'in Defence of Dagon'). It is generally accepted among the mythos, since Dagon would later get a mention in some other tales -- The Shadow over Innsmouth particularly.
Of the ones I mentioned, I think only Dagon is in a similar vein to the Cthulhu stories he wrote later in is life. It was kind of a precursor to them, if I have my facts straight.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 07, 2012, 03:40:45 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 07, 2012, 03:40:45 AM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Apr 06, 2012, 07:05:32 PMQuote from: DoomRulz on Apr 04, 2012, 03:58:00 PMFistbump dude. I do nearly the same haha.
Call of Ktulu is awesome. I always picture the city of R'yleh whenever I listen to, with random flashes of Lovecraftian imagery up until the last drum roll when I see Great Cthulhu rising from the depths.
You know Kirk Hammett is also a Lovecraft fan. It's a shame they haven't written more material in recent years.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Apr 08, 2012, 04:20:32 PM
Post by: Shasvre on Apr 08, 2012, 04:20:32 PM
Since it's Easter...
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 08, 2012, 04:25:25 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 08, 2012, 04:25:25 PM
Bwahahaha, epic. Is that actually being sold on the net?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Apr 08, 2012, 05:44:21 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Apr 08, 2012, 05:44:21 PM
He looks like a pink nightmare...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 12, 2012, 02:48:17 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 12, 2012, 02:48:17 AM
I watched the Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown documentary last night. It was quite interesting. His mother was beyond psychotic though I wonder if perhaps had he not been so mothered to death like that, would he have written the same type of material?
When it was over, I fired up Call of Ktulu by Metallica and closed my eyes. After all the flashings of Lovecraftian imagery in my head had passed, I saw The Great Old One rising up from the depths of R'lyeh during the last 30 seconds of the song. I experienced a chill like none before as I felt his large, scaly, slimy hand reach for my puny body as he proceeded to drag me down...down...
...down...
When it was over, I fired up Call of Ktulu by Metallica and closed my eyes. After all the flashings of Lovecraftian imagery in my head had passed, I saw The Great Old One rising up from the depths of R'lyeh during the last 30 seconds of the song. I experienced a chill like none before as I felt his large, scaly, slimy hand reach for my puny body as he proceeded to drag me down...down...
...down...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Apr 12, 2012, 04:19:15 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Apr 12, 2012, 04:19:15 AM
The documentary and the song are both excellent. The Guillermo del Toro bits were a little hard to watch, considering waht happened to His AtMoM movie.
One of these days I'm actually going to buy the Whisperper in Darkness DVD, if only for the kick-ass retro cover art. The movie was great, but I'm not exactly willing to spend $24.50 on the DVD just yet.
One of these days I'm actually going to buy the Whisperper in Darkness DVD, if only for the kick-ass retro cover art. The movie was great, but I'm not exactly willing to spend $24.50 on the DVD just yet.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Apr 12, 2012, 09:16:42 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Apr 12, 2012, 09:16:42 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 12, 2012, 02:48:17 AM
I watched the Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown documentary last night. It was quite interesting. His mother was beyond psychotic though I wonder if perhaps had he not been so mothered to death like that, would he have written the same type of material?
When it was over, I fired up Call of Ktulu by Metallica and closed my eyes. After all the flashings of Lovecraftian imagery in my head had passed, I saw The Great Old One rising up from the depths of R'lyeh during the last 30 seconds of the song. I experienced a chill like none before as I felt his large, scaly, slimy hand reach for my puny body as he proceeded to drag me down...down...
...down...
was the bad cover version of Call of Ktulu not good enough for you? for a Lovecraft fan I totally recommend the extended interviews in the special features, they go into a lot more depth.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 13, 2012, 02:56:38 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 13, 2012, 02:56:38 AM
I downloaded the ripped version from YouTube that someone posted in this thread a while back, so no specials for me, lol. And that cover played over the credits sucked badly. I barely recognized it.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Kol on Apr 14, 2012, 02:54:06 PM
Post by: Kol on Apr 14, 2012, 02:54:06 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 12, 2012, 02:48:17 AM
I watched the Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown documentary last night. It was quite interesting. His mother was beyond psychotic though I wonder if perhaps had he not been so mothered to death like that, would he have written the same type of material?
When it was over, I fired up Call of Ktulu by Metallica and closed my eyes. After all the flashings of Lovecraftian imagery in my head had passed, I saw The Great Old One rising up from the depths of R'lyeh during the last 30 seconds of the song. I experienced a chill like none before as I felt his large, scaly, slimy hand reach for my puny body as he proceeded to drag me down...down...
...down...
what kind of drugs you had took? :D
by the way: here's a song by a german band which is based on metallicas song.
it's called "28" by "Böhse Onkelz" from their album "Kneipenterroristen" ('88):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOU1pxsuZT8# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOU1pxsuZT8#)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on May 15, 2012, 08:58:58 PM
Post by: Shasvre on May 15, 2012, 08:58:58 PM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on May 15, 2012, 09:01:44 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on May 15, 2012, 09:01:44 PM
That is so. f**king. Cool. It's simple and it gets to the point straight. Love the eyes.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on May 17, 2012, 12:53:24 AM
Post by: TheMonolith on May 17, 2012, 12:53:24 AM
Quote from: Laufey on May 15, 2012, 08:58:58 PMI'll put mine right next to Buddha.
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Jul 16, 2012, 01:52:17 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Jul 16, 2012, 01:52:17 PM
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today only!
oh hell yes.
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 20, 2012, 12:42:40 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 20, 2012, 12:42:40 PM
So, today is H.P. Lovecraft's birthday! ;D
I haven't read all of his stories (or any of his main ones, really). I just read a few of his first stories, and for some reason never got around to reading any more from my book. But lately, I've been very interested in his style and have expressed a lot of interest in the realm of cosmic horror. I should probably go read some of his more famous stories soon.
I haven't read all of his stories (or any of his main ones, really). I just read a few of his first stories, and for some reason never got around to reading any more from my book. But lately, I've been very interested in his style and have expressed a lot of interest in the realm of cosmic horror. I should probably go read some of his more famous stories soon.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2012, 12:44:14 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2012, 12:44:14 PM
It indeed is! I'm probably going to re-read The Call of Cthulhu today.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ScardyFox on Aug 20, 2012, 12:51:37 PM
Post by: ScardyFox on Aug 20, 2012, 12:51:37 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 20, 2012, 12:42:40 PM
So, today is H.P. Lovecraft's birthday! ;D
I haven't read all of his stories (or any of his main ones, really). I just read a few of his first stories, and for some reason never got around to reading any more from my book. But lately, I've been very interested in his style and have expressed a lot of interest in the realm of cosmic horror. I should probably go read some of his more famous stories soon.
Happy Birthday, lol.
He was a man truly before his time.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Aug 20, 2012, 01:28:06 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Aug 20, 2012, 01:28:06 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 20, 2012, 12:42:40 PM
So, today is H.P. Lovecraft's birthday! ;D
I haven't read all of his stories (or any of his main ones, really). I just read a few of his first stories, and for some reason never got around to reading any more from my book. But lately, I've been very interested in his style and have expressed a lot of interest in the realm of cosmic horror. I should probably go read some of his more famous stories soon.
Do it!
In fact I suggest reading all his short stories if possible.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2012, 01:31:11 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2012, 01:31:11 PM
Absolutely. The Cthulhu Cycle is spectacular stuff.
While we're there, though, skip The Mound.
While we're there, though, skip The Mound.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 20, 2012, 01:43:04 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 20, 2012, 01:43:04 PM
Happy Birthday to the 20th century's greatest practitioner of the modern horror tale.
I should really open up that Lovecraft Collected Works book I have. I just stopped and haven't touched it in almost a year.
I should really open up that Lovecraft Collected Works book I have. I just stopped and haven't touched it in almost a year.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 20, 2012, 01:52:33 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 20, 2012, 01:52:33 PM
Quote from: AvatarIII on Aug 20, 2012, 01:28:06 PM
In fact I suggest reading all his short stories if possible.
The collection I have (this one (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61uAqFU1f8L._SL500_AA300_.jpg)) has everything he's written. I read up to The Transition of Juan Romero a few months back, but never got around to reading any more.
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 20, 2012, 01:43:04 PM
I just stopped and haven't touched it in almost a year.
I know the feeling :-\
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 20, 2012, 01:54:20 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 20, 2012, 01:54:20 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 20, 2012, 01:52:33 PMQuote from: AvatarIII on Aug 20, 2012, 01:28:06 PM
In fact I suggest reading all his short stories if possible.
The collection I have (this one (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61uAqFU1f8L._SL500_AA300_.jpg)) has everything he's written. I read up to The Transition of Juan Romero a few months back, but never got around to reading any more.
Wasn't that released just recently? I've read it's the definitive collection of his works.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2012, 02:03:32 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2012, 02:03:32 PM
Have a similar anthology myself. Only it's got a caricature of the author on the cover.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 20, 2012, 02:08:22 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 20, 2012, 02:08:22 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 20, 2012, 01:54:20 PM
Wasn't that released just recently? I've read it's the definitive collection of his works.
Its part of this collection that Barnes and Noble does (its an exclusive to their stores). They do it for a lot of authors. This one was only $20, brand new.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 20, 2012, 02:15:50 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 20, 2012, 02:15:50 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2012, 02:03:32 PM
Have a similar anthology myself. Only it's got a caricature of the author on the cover.
With what, a gargantuan chin? :D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2012, 02:27:51 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2012, 02:27:51 PM
LOL, pretty much:
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 20, 2012, 02:29:24 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 20, 2012, 02:29:24 PM
Haha. Well I mean how else can you parody the man? Big ears wouldn't suit him.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Aug 20, 2012, 02:32:33 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Aug 20, 2012, 02:32:33 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 20, 2012, 01:54:20 PMQuote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 20, 2012, 01:52:33 PMQuote from: AvatarIII on Aug 20, 2012, 01:28:06 PM
In fact I suggest reading all his short stories if possible.
The collection I have (this one (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61uAqFU1f8L._SL500_AA300_.jpg)) has everything he's written. I read up to The Transition of Juan Romero a few months back, but never got around to reading any more.
Wasn't that released just recently? I've read it's the definitive collection of his works.
I've had that collection for at least a year, I think it's been around for closer to 2 years, although I only own it as a show piece, it's a bit bulky to read, and I'm not a fan of the bible paper pages, I much prefer the penguin classics annotated versions, which have nearly all his works split into 3 paper backs, with annotations by S.T. Joshi. I would say they include all his best works numbering around 50, as opposed to the almost 70 in the Barnes and Noble edition.
Another good version is the Gollancz set Eldritch Tales: A Miscellany of the Macabre and Necronomicon: The Best Weird Tales of H. P. Lovecraft, which together are even more complete than the Barnes and Noble edition, numbering around 90 stories! (mostly since they also include collaborations with other authors which neither the Penguin or Barnes and Noble collections do)
this site gives a pretty complete listing of every anthology that's been published, and what they contain, for comparison
http://www.hplovecraft.com/writings/sources/ (http://www.hplovecraft.com/writings/sources/)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2012, 07:46:06 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2012, 07:46:06 PM
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My sides went to other unspeakable worlds.
My sides went to other unspeakable worlds.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 03, 2012, 05:27:08 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 03, 2012, 05:27:08 AM
So, after letting that Anthology just sit there by my bed for the better part of a few months, I decided to skip ahead and read The Call of Cthulhu. Really awesome stuff. I can't wait to delve more into the book.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 03, 2012, 05:15:54 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 03, 2012, 05:15:54 PM
Oh so much yes.
"Everyone listened, and everyone was listening still when It lumbered slobberingly into sight and gropingly squeezed Its gelatinous green immensity through the black doorway into the tainted outside air of that poison city of madness."
Just thinking about it makes me eant to go to my bookshelf and take my anthology out for another read.
What are you going for next?
"Everyone listened, and everyone was listening still when It lumbered slobberingly into sight and gropingly squeezed Its gelatinous green immensity through the black doorway into the tainted outside air of that poison city of madness."
Just thinking about it makes me eant to go to my bookshelf and take my anthology out for another read.
What are you going for next?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: acrediblesource on Sep 03, 2012, 05:24:56 PM
Post by: acrediblesource on Sep 03, 2012, 05:24:56 PM
I just caught Cthulhu 2007 film. Still didn't have the Cthulhu monster in there but it was an interesting flick never the less (asides from the man on man stuff) i thought it had a decent premise and it had a Tori Spelling in it to toss around.
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 03, 2012, 05:27:08 AM
So, after letting that Anthology just sit there by my bed for the better part of a few months, I decided to skip ahead and read The Call of Cthulhu. Really awesome stuff. I can't wait to delve more into the book.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 03, 2012, 05:36:41 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 03, 2012, 05:36:41 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Sep 03, 2012, 05:15:54 PM
What are you going for next?
I don't know, what would you suggest? I really want to read At the Mountains of Madness, but I'm a little caught up in a paper right now, so perhaps something shorter would be better.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 03, 2012, 05:48:10 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 03, 2012, 05:48:10 PM
If you haven't read them already, I would suggest The Dunwich Horror, The Shadow out of Time, The Colour out of Space and The Whisperer in Darkness. Just for a start of course.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 03, 2012, 05:55:21 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 03, 2012, 05:55:21 PM
Awesome. If I have time, I'll try to get to at least a couple of those soon and report back.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 03, 2012, 06:10:07 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 03, 2012, 06:10:07 PM
The Rats in the Walls is a must read. That ending will screw with your head in so many ways, you can't even imagine.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 05, 2012, 12:25:21 AM
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 05, 2012, 12:25:21 AM
At the Mountains of Madness, for me, is unquestionably his best work. Give it a read.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 05, 2012, 12:28:21 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 05, 2012, 12:28:21 AM
Already said he's going for something shorter first, as he's caught up in a paper. :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 05, 2012, 12:29:57 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 05, 2012, 12:29:57 AM
The Whisperer in Darkness is Lovecraft's best story. The opening gave me chills the first time I read it.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 05, 2012, 12:43:30 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 05, 2012, 12:43:30 AM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Sep 05, 2012, 12:28:21 AM
Already said he's going for something shorter first, as he's caught up in a paper. :P
And I'm actually almost done with it as we speak ;D But I still think I want to read one or two shorter stories before delving into that.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 05, 2012, 12:46:24 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 05, 2012, 12:46:24 AM
Oooh which one which one?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 05, 2012, 12:50:36 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 05, 2012, 12:50:36 AM
I've heard good things about The Colour out of Space, so maybe I'll start there.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 05, 2012, 12:50:56 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 05, 2012, 12:50:56 AM
That is a masterpiece.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 05, 2012, 12:52:39 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 05, 2012, 12:52:39 AM
Indeed. I still remember the first time I read it. Not going into spoiler territory, but I was literally rattling in a certain moment of the story.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 05, 2012, 12:57:11 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 05, 2012, 12:57:11 AM
Yep, I'm excited now ;D Should be an interesting read.
Also, on a bit of a side note, now that I read The Call of Cthulhu I finally understand some the Lovecraft influences people have pointed out in Ghostbusters. Gives me another excuse to want to see it again :P
Also, on a bit of a side note, now that I read The Call of Cthulhu I finally understand some the Lovecraft influences people have pointed out in Ghostbusters. Gives me another excuse to want to see it again :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 05, 2012, 01:01:16 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 05, 2012, 01:01:16 AM
Oh indeed, Ghostbusters has a lot of Lovecraftian elements taken with a comedic key. Rediscovering the film recently I was really pleased of that.
Another film that is heavily Lovecraft influenced is HellBoy. Few films managed to incorporate that much influence. There's even a reference to De Vermis Mysteriis, one of the fictional books Lovecraft mentions in his stories.
Another film that is heavily Lovecraft influenced is HellBoy. Few films managed to incorporate that much influence. There's even a reference to De Vermis Mysteriis, one of the fictional books Lovecraft mentions in his stories.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 05, 2012, 01:03:41 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 05, 2012, 01:03:41 AM
Love Colour Out of Space. It's like a scary-as-f**k 50s sci-fi flick.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 05, 2012, 01:04:59 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 05, 2012, 01:04:59 AM
The Blob is fundamentally a heavily toned down version of that.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: First Blood on Sep 05, 2012, 01:20:13 AM
Post by: First Blood on Sep 05, 2012, 01:20:13 AM
I find all this Lovecraft talk fascinating. I am a noob when it comes to his work, so if I wanted to start reading some Lovecraft say...tomorrow, what's the best book to pick up? Necronomicon: The Best Weird Tales of H.P. Lovecraft?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 05, 2012, 01:27:51 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 05, 2012, 01:27:51 AM
I would go for Lovecraft: The Complete Fiction. All of the man's works (I think). I would recommend my anthology, but it is an italy-only release.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 05, 2012, 01:29:25 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 05, 2012, 01:29:25 AM
That's what I have. Its a Barnes and noble exclusive, and has everything that he has written by himself (I don't think there are any co-authored stories in there).
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 05, 2012, 01:29:53 AM
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 05, 2012, 01:29:53 AM
Quote from: First Blood on Sep 05, 2012, 01:20:13 AM
I find all this Lovecraft talk fascinating. I am a noob when it comes to his work, so if I wanted to start reading some Lovecraft say...tomorrow, what's the best book to pick up? Necronomicon: The Best Weird Tales of H.P. Lovecraft?
I'd say start with AtMoM, and if that tickles your fancy, get some short story collections.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 05, 2012, 01:32:16 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 05, 2012, 01:32:16 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 05, 2012, 01:29:25 AMWhat do you mean by co-authored? No revisions/ghostwritings?
That's what I have. Its a Barnes and noble exclusive, and has everything that he has written by himself (I don't think there are any co-authored stories in there).
If so, that's missing some stuff, like The Horror in the Museum. Love that one.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: First Blood on Sep 05, 2012, 01:33:06 AM
Post by: First Blood on Sep 05, 2012, 01:33:06 AM
Thanks for the advice fellas. :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 05, 2012, 01:39:26 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 05, 2012, 01:39:26 AM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Sep 05, 2012, 01:32:16 AMQuote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 05, 2012, 01:29:25 AMWhat do you mean by co-authored? No revisions/ghostwritings?
That's what I have. Its a Barnes and noble exclusive, and has everything that he has written by himself (I don't think there are any co-authored stories in there).
If so, that's missing some stuff, like The Horror in the Museum. Love that one.
I don't know, I heard that Lovecraft wrote some stories with other authors, and those aren't in this book.
Just looked at the table of contents. Don't seem to see that one :-\
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 05, 2012, 02:51:47 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 05, 2012, 02:51:47 AM
I have the three main Del Rey paperbacks: The Best of HP Lovecraft, The Dream Cycle of HP Lovecraft, and The Transition of HP Lovecraft. I don't have Horror in the Museum, though, but I do have a collection of stories that mash up the Cthulhu Mythos and Sherlock Holmes call Shadows Over Baker Street. Oh, and before I forget, I have the Modern Library edition of AtMoM.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Sep 05, 2012, 01:53:20 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Sep 05, 2012, 01:53:20 PM
Quote from: First Blood on Sep 05, 2012, 01:20:13 AM
I find all this Lovecraft talk fascinating. I am a noob when it comes to his work, so if I wanted to start reading some Lovecraft say...tomorrow, what's the best book to pick up? Necronomicon: The Best Weird Tales of H.P. Lovecraft?
If you get hold of the Penguin Classics paperbacks, I consider those the superior copies of his work, but both the Gollancz Necronomicon and Eldrich Tales are good too, as is the Barnes and Noble Complete Fiction although I consider all those 3 to be almost too nice to read. Check this link for the different printings of his work, and what they contain.
http://www.hplovecraft.com/writings/sources/ (http://www.hplovecraft.com/writings/sources/)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2012, 02:55:58 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2012, 02:55:58 AM
So having just finished (and absolutely loving) The Colour Out of Space, I'm trying to decide what to read next... I can go pretty much in any order with the 'Cthulhu Mythos', right?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 06, 2012, 02:57:15 AM
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 06, 2012, 02:57:15 AM
Yeah. There's some little references to other stories throughout, but it's not a continuous story.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2012, 02:58:37 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2012, 02:58:37 AM
Alright, awesome. I think I'm going to go for one or two more of the short stories that OZ had mentioned, and then (time permitting) tackle At the Mountains of Madness.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: First Blood on Sep 06, 2012, 03:00:38 AM
Post by: First Blood on Sep 06, 2012, 03:00:38 AM
Just finished The Whisperer in Darkness and The Colour of Space myself tonight. Both stories were my first taste of Lovercraft and I loved it. I loved the foreboding sense of dread each story seemed to have. Very creepy, and nicely written. Going to take Cvalda's advice and read The Call of Cthulhu next.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 06, 2012, 03:01:37 AM
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 06, 2012, 03:01:37 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2012, 02:58:37 AM
Alright, awesome. I think I'm going to go for one or two more of the short stories that OZ had mentioned, and then (time permitting) tackle At the Mountains of Madness.
I wouldn't say you have to "tackle" Mountains. It's only about 100 pages (102, according to my copy). Definitely a masterpiece, though.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2012, 03:02:47 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2012, 03:02:47 AM
Huh, thought it was 200+. Which still isn't a lot of pages, but I'm not much of a reader myself, unfortunately.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 06, 2012, 03:07:17 AM
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 06, 2012, 03:07:17 AM
Ah, I see. For me, a book doesn't start getting "long" until it hits the 500 page mark. :D
Glad you're enjoying them. I've gotta go back, reread some of them. I think of the short stories, "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" is my favourite. Go for that after CoC.
Quote from: First Blood on Sep 06, 2012, 03:00:38 AM
Just finished The Whisperer in Darkness and The Colour of Space myself tonight. Both stories were my first taste of Lovercraft and I loved it. I loved the foreboding sense of dread each story seemed to have. Very creepy, and nicely written. Going to take Cvalda's advice and read The Call of Cthulhu next.
Glad you're enjoying them. I've gotta go back, reread some of them. I think of the short stories, "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" is my favourite. Go for that after CoC.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 06, 2012, 03:10:22 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 06, 2012, 03:10:22 AM
Quote from: First Blood on Sep 06, 2012, 03:00:38 AMWe'll make a cultist out of you yet.
Just finished The Whisperer in Darkness and The Colour of Space myself tonight. Both stories were my first taste of Lovercraft and I loved it. I loved the foreboding sense of dread each story seemed to have. Very creepy, and nicely written. Going to take Cvalda's advice and read The Call of Cthulhu next.
Ia! Ia!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: First Blood on Sep 06, 2012, 03:14:35 AM
Post by: First Blood on Sep 06, 2012, 03:14:35 AM
Quote from: Cvalda on Sep 06, 2012, 03:10:22 AM
We'll make a cultist out of you yet.
Ia! Ia!
Do I have to drink virgin blood out of a ram's skull?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 06, 2012, 03:17:42 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 06, 2012, 03:17:42 AM
No. But you have to get nekked. Dontaskwhyjustdoit
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 06, 2012, 03:27:18 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 06, 2012, 03:27:18 AM
And pay no attention to the tentacles behind the curtain!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 06, 2012, 09:57:42 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 06, 2012, 09:57:42 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2012, 02:58:37 AMExcellent.
Alright, awesome. I think I'm going to go for one or two more of the short stories that OZ had mentioned, and then (time permitting) tackle At the Mountains of Madness.
Lovecraft's 'novels' aren't that long. They're shorter than, say, The Hobbit, and once you get into the writing style, they flow rather fast (or at least they do for me).
And yes as SpaceMarines said, there are just some small interconnections. Deities and such, Cthulhu, Shub-Niggurath and the likes are frequently referred to, Arkham and some other cities are also recurring (quite in fact Lovecraft initially referred to his stories as 'The Arkham Cycle'), as well as some fictional books like the Necronomicon. If you read At the Mountains of Madness before The Shadow out of Time, you'll notice a nice little nod.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Sep 06, 2012, 10:24:32 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Sep 06, 2012, 10:24:32 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 06, 2012, 03:07:17 AM
Ah, I see. For me, a book doesn't start getting "long" until it hits the 500 page mark. :D
I agree, or more accurately, I'd call anything under about 100 pages a short story, 100-300 pages "quite short" 300-700 "quite long" and over 700 "long", maybe over 1100 "very long"
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 06, 2012, 06:28:38 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 06, 2012, 06:28:38 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2012, 03:02:47 AM
Huh, thought it was 200+. Which still isn't a lot of pages, but I'm not much of a reader myself, unfortunately.
Break it up into segments if you have to. But make sure you read it because it's worth your while.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2012, 06:30:09 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2012, 06:30:09 PM
Yeah, wasn't planning on doing it all at once. I think tonight, if I get a chance, I'm going to read The Rats in the Walls. :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 06, 2012, 06:32:08 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 06, 2012, 06:32:08 PM
That's a good one--minus Lovecraft's risable racism making its presence known again.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 06, 2012, 06:35:23 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 06, 2012, 06:35:23 PM
Liked it too, though surely not one of his best. Average.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Sep 14, 2012, 11:47:58 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Sep 14, 2012, 11:47:58 PM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 15, 2012, 12:19:57 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 15, 2012, 12:19:57 PM
That's awesome.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: maledoro on Sep 16, 2012, 02:38:57 PM
Post by: maledoro on Sep 16, 2012, 02:38:57 PM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 16, 2012, 02:42:40 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 16, 2012, 02:42:40 PM
:o :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Sep 16, 2012, 02:47:18 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Sep 16, 2012, 02:47:18 PM
..i aint never playing pacman again. lol
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 16, 2012, 03:02:12 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 16, 2012, 03:02:12 PM
Now I want to know what he has to say about Centipede...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 16, 2012, 03:42:05 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 16, 2012, 03:42:05 PM
Pac-Man has always been my favorite 'old game'...I need to play it more now! :o
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Sep 17, 2012, 09:12:42 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Sep 17, 2012, 09:12:42 AM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 18, 2012, 05:09:33 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 18, 2012, 05:09:33 AM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Sep 18, 2012, 06:38:10 PM
Post by: Shasvre on Sep 18, 2012, 06:38:10 PM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: RagingDragon on Sep 18, 2012, 06:51:08 PM
Post by: RagingDragon on Sep 18, 2012, 06:51:08 PM
That's freaking sweeeeeet! I'm gonna check his page out for sure.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 18, 2012, 06:56:22 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 18, 2012, 06:56:22 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Sep 18, 2012, 06:38:10 PM
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Oh my f**king God, YES. Who takes this one?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 18, 2012, 06:57:05 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 18, 2012, 06:57:05 PM
Cthulhu. Is it even a question?
Without counting he's kind of undersized here.
Without counting he's kind of undersized here.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 18, 2012, 07:29:31 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 18, 2012, 07:29:31 PM
Yeah, but...it's Godzilla. Only thing that's ever killed him is the oxygen destroyer.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 18, 2012, 07:39:17 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 18, 2012, 07:39:17 PM
That's because he has never had a chance to meet an unimaginably ancient Thing likely born from stellar phenomena, as big as a mountain and with power over life and death thanks to the knowledge of most unspeakable spells.
That is, if Cthulhu is not going to just rip him apart.
That is, if Cthulhu is not going to just rip him apart.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 18, 2012, 10:40:19 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 18, 2012, 10:40:19 PM
Sorry Omega. He's Godzilla. I'm choosing him 8)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 18, 2012, 10:44:58 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 18, 2012, 10:44:58 PM
And Cthulhu did get owned by a Swede with a big boat...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 18, 2012, 11:51:28 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 18, 2012, 11:51:28 PM
He is Norwegian, Mac Kir.
And owned is a big word. A member of a sufficiently big ant species can bite me and make some blood spill -- doesn't mean the ant owned me.
And owned is a big word. A member of a sufficiently big ant species can bite me and make some blood spill -- doesn't mean the ant owned me.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Sep 18, 2012, 11:55:05 PM
Post by: SM on Sep 18, 2012, 11:55:05 PM
Johansen did own him. He just got better.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 18, 2012, 11:56:57 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 18, 2012, 11:56:57 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Sep 18, 2012, 11:51:28 PM
He is Norwegian,MacKir.
Believe it or not, I didn't plan that.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 18, 2012, 11:58:04 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 18, 2012, 11:58:04 PM
I am voting that for Best Unintentional Reference at the Awards.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 19, 2012, 12:00:08 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 19, 2012, 12:00:08 AM
I'd like to thank my mother, and all my friends...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Sep 21, 2012, 07:49:19 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Sep 21, 2012, 07:49:19 PM
H.P. Lovecraft... the psychedelic rock band :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WrA0iGsYqk# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WrA0iGsYqk#)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WrA0iGsYqk# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WrA0iGsYqk#)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Sep 25, 2012, 09:54:46 PM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 26, 2012, 12:17:53 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 26, 2012, 12:17:53 AM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Sep 26, 2012, 12:21:40 AM
Post by: SM on Sep 26, 2012, 12:21:40 AM
Quote from: Laufey on Sep 25, 2012, 09:54:46 PM
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What happened to his "flabby claws"?
Otherwise I dig.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: maledoro on Sep 26, 2012, 12:33:20 AM
Post by: maledoro on Sep 26, 2012, 12:33:20 AM
Quote from: Blacklabel on Sep 21, 2012, 07:49:19 PMI have their music!
H.P. Lovecraft... the psychedelic rock band :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WrA0iGsYqk# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WrA0iGsYqk#)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TJ Doc on Sep 26, 2012, 09:11:07 PM
Post by: TJ Doc on Sep 26, 2012, 09:11:07 PM
Quote from: SM on Sep 26, 2012, 12:21:40 AM
What happened to his "flabby claws"?
Otherwise I dig.
Tentaclaws!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: maledoro on Sep 26, 2012, 11:07:12 PM
Post by: maledoro on Sep 26, 2012, 11:07:12 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Sep 26, 2012, 09:11:07 PMTentaclaws!Tentaclaws! Tentaclaws! Tenta all the way! Oh what fun it is to writh on Cthulu Rising Day, hey! Tentaclaws! Tentaclaws! Tenta all the way...
Don't ask me what the hell that was all about.
:-[
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TJ Doc on Sep 26, 2012, 11:31:54 PM
Post by: TJ Doc on Sep 26, 2012, 11:31:54 PM
Sounds like the basis for Lovecraft: The Musical to me!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 26, 2012, 11:32:28 PM
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 26, 2012, 11:32:28 PM
That should be made.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TJ Doc on Sep 26, 2012, 11:49:39 PM
Post by: TJ Doc on Sep 26, 2012, 11:49:39 PM
Hey, it could happen. All you'd need is a crack squad of writers, each posessing a unique genre-relevant talent (horror, sci-fi, fantasy, err, songs etc) and an infinite amount of respect for the source material.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 26, 2012, 11:51:34 PM
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 26, 2012, 11:51:34 PM
Hey, if Les Mis was made into a musical, so can this.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TJ Doc on Sep 26, 2012, 11:53:32 PM
Post by: TJ Doc on Sep 26, 2012, 11:53:32 PM
New forum project most likely doomed to failure?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 26, 2012, 11:57:48 PM
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 26, 2012, 11:57:48 PM
Hells yeah!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 27, 2012, 01:04:49 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 27, 2012, 01:04:49 AM
There already is one. It's called A Shoggoth on the Roof. I'm dead serious.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 01:31:12 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 01:31:12 AM
They put Aliens on ice and made an Evil Dead musical...this could have serious potential :D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Amaterasu on Sep 27, 2012, 01:39:06 AM
Post by: Amaterasu on Sep 27, 2012, 01:39:06 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 01:31:12 AM
They put Aliens on ice and made an Evil Dead musical...this could have serious potential :D
I wanna see that.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 27, 2012, 01:58:08 AM
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 27, 2012, 01:58:08 AM
Quote from: KiramidHead on Sep 27, 2012, 01:04:49 AM
There already is one. It's called A Shoggoth on the Roof. I'm dead serious.
So you are...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Shoggoth_on_the_Roof (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Shoggoth_on_the_Roof)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Sep 27, 2012, 04:27:57 AM
Post by: SM on Sep 27, 2012, 04:27:57 AM
How about The Mountain Of Madness Are Alive With the Sound of Elder Things?
Te - a way of mispelling tea
Ke - a word that rhymes with te
Li - a filthy Orientals name
Li - another one again!
Which brings us back to TE
Te - a way of mispelling tea
Ke - a word that rhymes with te
Li - a filthy Orientals name
Li - another one again!
Which brings us back to TE
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Sep 27, 2012, 09:04:24 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Sep 27, 2012, 09:04:24 AM
Nyarlathotep, Dagon and Azathoth
Cthulhu, Shub-Niggurath, Yig and Yog-Sothoth
Ghatanothoa and gee, there are lots
These are just a few of the Elder Gods
Cthulhu, Shub-Niggurath, Yig and Yog-Sothoth
Ghatanothoa and gee, there are lots
These are just a few of the Elder Gods
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 27, 2012, 11:05:28 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 27, 2012, 11:05:28 AM
Golden stuff guys. Golden.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 27, 2012, 10:24:09 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 27, 2012, 10:24:09 PM
Quote from: maledoro on Sep 26, 2012, 11:07:12 PMQuote from: TJ Doc on Sep 26, 2012, 09:11:07 PMTentaclaws!Tentaclaws! Tentaclaws! Tenta all the way! Oh what fun it is to writh on Cthulu Rising Day, hey! Tentaclaws! Tentaclaws! Tenta all the way...
Don't ask me what the hell that was all about.
:-[
Take out Cthulhu Rising Day and that could be a theme song for a hentai movie.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Sep 28, 2012, 01:14:55 AM
Post by: SM on Sep 28, 2012, 01:14:55 AM
I am Eon, going on Epoch...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 01, 2012, 09:02:58 PM
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 01, 2012, 09:02:58 PM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 01, 2012, 09:07:18 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 01, 2012, 09:07:18 PM
That is just awesome... :o
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 01, 2012, 09:08:58 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 01, 2012, 09:08:58 PM
...I would have gotten away with it, too, if it wasn't for you meddling kids.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 01, 2012, 09:09:47 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 01, 2012, 09:09:47 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Oct 01, 2012, 09:08:58 PM
...I would have gotten away with it, too, if it wasn't for you meddling kids.
Makes you wonder just who is in the suit :D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 02, 2012, 08:06:21 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 02, 2012, 08:06:21 PM
Where was it that O'Bannon said Alien was basically At the Mountains of Madness in space? Fear of the Unknown Documentary?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Oct 02, 2012, 10:54:22 PM
Post by: SM on Oct 02, 2012, 10:54:22 PM
Think it was Guillermo Del Toro who said that.
EDIT - Got my Del Toros mixed up.
EDIT - Got my Del Toros mixed up.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 03, 2012, 05:28:47 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 03, 2012, 05:28:47 AM
Yeah? Was it in that documentary?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Oct 03, 2012, 05:33:42 AM
Post by: SM on Oct 03, 2012, 05:33:42 AM
If that doco is the one I saw (and I'm pretty sure it is), then it was Del Toro. And it suddenly struck me - he's got a point!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 03, 2012, 05:35:28 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 03, 2012, 05:35:28 AM
Thanks. I'll have to dig the doco up again and everything. Need some quotes for an article I am writing.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Oct 03, 2012, 08:29:56 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Oct 03, 2012, 08:29:56 AM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Oct 03, 2012, 05:35:28 AM
Thanks. I'll have to dig the doco up again and everything. Need some quotes for an article I am writing.
buy the DVD if you can, it has almost as much deleted interviews as the documentary itself.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Oct 18, 2012, 02:11:07 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Oct 18, 2012, 02:11:07 PM
http://www.thephantomfrequency.com/2012/10/episode-3-statement-of-randolph-carter.html (http://www.thephantomfrequency.com/2012/10/episode-3-statement-of-randolph-carter.html)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Vecrotus on Oct 18, 2012, 03:12:45 PM
Post by: Vecrotus on Oct 18, 2012, 03:12:45 PM
Are they ever going to make a At the Mountains of Madness adaptation?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 18, 2012, 03:19:46 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 18, 2012, 03:19:46 PM
Quote from: Vecrotus on Oct 18, 2012, 03:12:45 PM
Are they ever going to make a At the Mountains of Madness adaptation?
Del Toro was supposed to do it, but as of now, its canceled.
Speaking of which, I still need to read that...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Oct 18, 2012, 03:21:04 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Oct 18, 2012, 03:21:04 PM
Probably not. not any time soon anyway, last I heard Del Toro had basically given up trying to get someone to fund it, and then decided that Prometheus was basically ATMOM in space so why bother trying any more.
al Lovecraft fans should read the Graphic Novel adaptation though, it's awesome
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al Lovecraft fans should read the Graphic Novel adaptation though, it's awesome
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Oct 18, 2012, 10:40:02 PM
Post by: SM on Oct 18, 2012, 10:40:02 PM
Read it not long ago - very nice work.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Oct 19, 2012, 02:00:29 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Oct 19, 2012, 02:00:29 PM
http://www.progressiveruin.com/2012/10/15/the-arkham-house-of-ideas/ (http://www.progressiveruin.com/2012/10/15/the-arkham-house-of-ideas/)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Oct 24, 2012, 12:25:03 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Oct 24, 2012, 12:25:03 PM
Reading "At the mountains of madness"
currently on part V
thouroughly creeped out and loving it. :laugh:
What do people think Danforth saw at the end of the book? What are your theories, folks?
currently on part V
thouroughly creeped out and loving it. :laugh:
What do people think Danforth saw at the end of the book? What are your theories, folks?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Oct 29, 2012, 03:04:26 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Oct 29, 2012, 03:04:26 PM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Nov 07, 2012, 10:17:10 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Nov 07, 2012, 10:17:10 AM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Nov 18, 2012, 07:54:43 PM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Nov 18, 2012, 09:48:52 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Nov 18, 2012, 09:48:52 PM
How fitting to see this image whilst I am listening to the Live 2004 version of Call of Ktulu (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj9PNazsgLg).
Nice rendition of the 'flabby claws' there, by the way.
Nice rendition of the 'flabby claws' there, by the way.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 15, 2013, 06:20:05 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 15, 2013, 06:20:05 PM
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Wonderful cthulhu design. :)
Wonderful cthulhu design. :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 15, 2013, 06:36:31 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 15, 2013, 06:36:31 PM
Love it too, especially those carving-like textures on the arms and legs. Very Del Toro. Perhaps bigger claws and some modifications to the face.
Image reminds me of how recently I had the idea that Cthulhu can somehow 'grow' or 'expand' its wings at will, kind of like Markus in the second Underworld film...
Image reminds me of how recently I had the idea that Cthulhu can somehow 'grow' or 'expand' its wings at will, kind of like Markus in the second Underworld film...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 15, 2013, 07:02:37 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 15, 2013, 07:02:37 PM
Spoilers for Del Toro's Mountains of Madness
Spoiler
Cthulhu shows up. He's summoned by the Shoggoths. He's described as being "black" and massive. Definitely a different take.
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 15, 2013, 07:05:39 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 15, 2013, 07:05:39 PM
Yes, I spoiled myself that shit when you guys put it in the film thread.
All I would say is, it is and always has been a draft; hopefully they will change him back to his cosmic green.
Interesting however, is how he gets summoned. You'd wonder why he wouldn't screw shit up after, though.
And were the stars right? :laugh:
All I would say is, it is and always has been a draft; hopefully they will change him back to his cosmic green.
Interesting however, is how he gets summoned. You'd wonder why he wouldn't screw shit up after, though.
And were the stars right? :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 15, 2013, 07:06:04 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 15, 2013, 07:06:04 PM
I'm on the second chapter of AtMoM. I love Lovecraft's descriptions. They're so vivid. You really get the sense that they're in the middle of an antarctic wasteland.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Jan 15, 2013, 09:05:45 PM
Post by: Shasvre on Jan 15, 2013, 09:05:45 PM
Quote from: Blacklabel on Jan 15, 2013, 06:20:05 PMVery good. Do you know the name of the artist?
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.ados.fr%2Fdivers%2Fphoto%2Fhd%2F4505309450%2Flovecraft%2Fcthulhu-rises-chrislazzer-2714881c95.jpg&hash=75aca855d3106f4608c22b257b9501d9379d0073)
Wonderful cthulhu design. :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 15, 2013, 09:10:46 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 15, 2013, 09:10:46 PM
Read the first four chapters of At the Mountains of Madness last night and am loving it so far. Hoping to get a few more read tonight.
I really hope Del Toro gets the money to make this into a film.
I really hope Del Toro gets the money to make this into a film.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Jan 15, 2013, 11:13:28 PM
Post by: SM on Jan 15, 2013, 11:13:28 PM
Quote from: Blacklabel on Jan 15, 2013, 06:20:05 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.ados.fr%2Fdivers%2Fphoto%2Fhd%2F4505309450%2Flovecraft%2Fcthulhu-rises-chrislazzer-2714881c95.jpg&hash=75aca855d3106f4608c22b257b9501d9379d0073)
Wonderful cthulhu design. :)
He's going to a masquerade ball! I think everyone will guess who it is...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 16, 2013, 06:07:18 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 16, 2013, 06:07:18 AM
At second glance the body is very Man-Thing-esque.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 16, 2013, 06:20:00 AM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 16, 2013, 06:20:00 AM
Quote from: Shasvre on Jan 15, 2013, 09:05:45 PMQuote from: Blacklabel on Jan 15, 2013, 06:20:05 PMVery good. Do you know the name of the artist?
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.ados.fr%2Fdivers%2Fphoto%2Fhd%2F4505309450%2Flovecraft%2Fcthulhu-rises-chrislazzer-2714881c95.jpg&hash=75aca855d3106f4608c22b257b9501d9379d0073)
Wonderful cthulhu design. :)
This guy :)
http://chrislazzer.deviantart.com/journal/?offset=10 (http://chrislazzer.deviantart.com/journal/?offset=10)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 16, 2013, 08:34:28 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 16, 2013, 08:34:28 AM
I'm enjoying At The Mountains of Madness quite a bit. I love Lovecraft's description of the specimens Lake finds in the mountain. He goes every detail imaginable.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 13, 2013, 09:13:34 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 13, 2013, 09:13:34 PM
Yesterday in class we talked about radial symmetry in animalia. It occurred to the professor that bilateral symmetry eases cephalization.
And with that it occurred to me that perhaps Lovecraft wanted to precisely jab at that with the Elder Things: make a space-faring race with radial symmetry! Although it's more of radial/bilateral, all things considered -- but the radial symmetry is certainly dominant.
This could be always in-keeping with the theme of how things from beyond the stars might take shapes we don't and can't conceive given our knowledge.
And with that it occurred to me that perhaps Lovecraft wanted to precisely jab at that with the Elder Things: make a space-faring race with radial symmetry! Although it's more of radial/bilateral, all things considered -- but the radial symmetry is certainly dominant.
This could be always in-keeping with the theme of how things from beyond the stars might take shapes we don't and can't conceive given our knowledge.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 14, 2013, 03:08:27 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 14, 2013, 03:08:27 AM
When you put it like that, I never had trouble envisioning Lovecraft's monsters while reading his stories.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: 66jedikiller66 on Mar 14, 2013, 05:45:54 PM
Post by: 66jedikiller66 on Mar 14, 2013, 05:45:54 PM
I would like to take this opportunity to say this is a fantastic thread.
When I was in my teens and into my 20's I read everything the man wrote at least 3 times.
I'm in my 40's now and still think about his work from time to time, I may even dig my old books out from the attic and resurrect some ancient evil tonight. ;D
When I was young, fourteen or so, I started reading Lovecraft and then started researching him, Alister Crowley and The Mad Arab Abdul Alhazred all from the perspective that it was real.
Mind you I was a very impressionable boy.
Also keep in mind that no one I knew owned a computer so research other than the library and book stores was very limited.
So the more I read the further down the spiral I went, I started delving into the occult in a sort of "Hands on" sort of way, a few seances and rituals etc. However, I had to get out of it because the whole scene was bringing me down mentally.
But now when I look back I realize it helped open my eyes to a wider spectrum of alternate realities and other dimensions in a way that no other science fiction writer ever gave me.
Lovecraft did the perfect job of marrying Science and Horror together using a descriptive style I'd never seen before and until this day is my favorite author.
When I was in my teens and into my 20's I read everything the man wrote at least 3 times.
I'm in my 40's now and still think about his work from time to time, I may even dig my old books out from the attic and resurrect some ancient evil tonight. ;D
When I was young, fourteen or so, I started reading Lovecraft and then started researching him, Alister Crowley and The Mad Arab Abdul Alhazred all from the perspective that it was real.
Mind you I was a very impressionable boy.
Also keep in mind that no one I knew owned a computer so research other than the library and book stores was very limited.
So the more I read the further down the spiral I went, I started delving into the occult in a sort of "Hands on" sort of way, a few seances and rituals etc. However, I had to get out of it because the whole scene was bringing me down mentally.
But now when I look back I realize it helped open my eyes to a wider spectrum of alternate realities and other dimensions in a way that no other science fiction writer ever gave me.
Lovecraft did the perfect job of marrying Science and Horror together using a descriptive style I'd never seen before and until this day is my favorite author.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 15, 2013, 02:17:40 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 15, 2013, 02:17:40 PM
Howard Philips Lovecraft died 76 years ago today.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: maledoro on Mar 15, 2013, 02:33:49 PM
Post by: maledoro on Mar 15, 2013, 02:33:49 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 14, 2013, 03:08:27 AMWhen you put it like that, I never had trouble envisioning Lovecraft's monsters while reading his stories.I don't know why, but for some reason my visualizations of his monsters were more frightening than the ones I see in paintings, sculptures, etc.
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Mar 15, 2013, 02:17:40 PMHoward Philips Lovecraft died 76 years ago today.He's been going in and out of style, but he's guaranteed to raise a smile.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 15, 2013, 06:50:27 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 15, 2013, 06:50:27 PM
Well, many depictions of his creatures really do not sell them as well as they could.
Out of a good perhaps hundred designs for Cthulhu I have seen, few of them actually bring adequately the presence of the character. Practically the same for the Dunwich Horror, for one -- though I have seen less interpretations.
Out of a good perhaps hundred designs for Cthulhu I have seen, few of them actually bring adequately the presence of the character. Practically the same for the Dunwich Horror, for one -- though I have seen less interpretations.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 16, 2013, 02:44:44 AM
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 16, 2013, 02:44:44 AM
I've been told that my new art style was badass enough for people to suggest that I do drawings based on Lovecraft's stories, and uh...I decided to have a go at the creatures that are talked about in The Whisperer in Darkness:
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2FRandom%2Fwhispermonsterfinal_zps8ba0b83b.jpg&hash=59a58748b1e0d5248459e199413053309ec7d536)
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 16, 2013, 02:46:02 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 16, 2013, 02:46:02 AM
He drew this in something like 20 minutes, people. I'm not kidding.
Amazing.
Amazing.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 16, 2013, 03:00:59 AM
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 16, 2013, 03:00:59 AM
Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 16, 2013, 02:46:02 AM
He drew this in something like 20 minutes, people. I'm not kidding.
Amazing.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2Ftumblr_m6e3fqI4yi1rxo7wio6_250.gif&hash=fcf734a40681d178ce4549b7499e06a459836852)
I'm glad ya love it.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 16, 2013, 03:24:54 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 16, 2013, 03:24:54 AM
I haven't even read that story yet but, uhhh...
HOLY SHIT :o
That is friggin amazing man.
HOLY SHIT :o
That is friggin amazing man.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 16, 2013, 03:28:29 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 16, 2013, 03:28:29 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 16, 2013, 03:24:54 AMIt's his best next to The Colour Out of Space. Get on it, you're missing out!
I haven't even read that story yet but, uhhh...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 16, 2013, 03:30:21 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 16, 2013, 03:30:21 AM
That's certainly a unique interpretation of the Mi-Go.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 16, 2013, 03:46:27 AM
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 16, 2013, 03:46:27 AM
Quote from: KiramidHead on Mar 16, 2013, 03:30:21 AM
That's certainly a unique interpretation
f**king awesome, thanks man. Glad to see that I strayed from the norm, f**k yes.
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 16, 2013, 03:24:54 AM
I haven't even read that story yet but, uhhh...
HOLY SHIT :o
That is friggin amazing man.
Thanks. I sure hope you can make it out in order to tell what it is I was trying to do.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 16, 2013, 04:23:05 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 16, 2013, 04:23:05 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Mar 16, 2013, 03:46:27 AMQuote from: KiramidHead on Mar 16, 2013, 03:30:21 AM
That's certainly a unique interpretation
f**king awesome, thanks man. Glad to see that I strayed from the norm, f**k yes.
It's certainly different from how the movie portrayed them.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 16, 2013, 04:33:34 AM
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 16, 2013, 04:33:34 AM
Quote from: KiramidHead on Mar 16, 2013, 04:23:05 AMQuote from: ShadowPred on Mar 16, 2013, 03:46:27 AMQuote from: KiramidHead on Mar 16, 2013, 03:30:21 AM
That's certainly a unique interpretation
f**king awesome, thanks man. Glad to see that I strayed from the norm, f**k yes.
It's certainly different from how the movie portrayed them.
If we're talking about the same one that Cvalda showed me (not sure if there are any others), then I'm glad it's different. The movie took it too literally about the whole "crab-like" qualities that we were told it had. Didn't want to add pincers because it would have been too much like a crab. Essentially what I did, was that I took the antennae, and the multiple limbs, and all those descriptions and just made the crab qualities almost nonexistent. So, the drawing has 4 legs, two of which are raised up on the front, hardly being used since they were mentioned as using only their hind legs to walk. 2 arms on its torso just because I thought they needed to grasp and hold things, which they could easily do with their "feet."
The only crab qualities it has is its back. You can't see it, but the back would be the shell you see on a crab. It also has beetle-like wings, you can even see a feint glimpse of the flaps that open for the wings to protrude right behind them. The antennae I decided to have them glow, since I read that they spoke telepathically with one another, and I decided that giving them a glow would be a nice visual, I doubt they would need for them to glow since they don't need that at all in order to tell when one of them speaks to another.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 16, 2013, 06:26:46 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 16, 2013, 06:26:46 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Mar 16, 2013, 02:44:44 AM
I've been told that my new art style was badass enough for people to suggest that I do drawings based on Lovecraft's stories, and uh...I decided to have a go at the creatures that are talked about in The Whisperer in Darkness:Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2FRandom%2Fwhispermonsterfinal_zps8ba0b83b.jpg&hash=59a58748b1e0d5248459e199413053309ec7d536)[close]
Good Lord, that's the most nightmarish creature I've ever seen. Does it even have a head?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 16, 2013, 06:30:58 AM
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 16, 2013, 06:30:58 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 16, 2013, 06:26:46 AMQuote from: ShadowPred on Mar 16, 2013, 02:44:44 AM
I've been told that my new art style was badass enough for people to suggest that I do drawings based on Lovecraft's stories, and uh...I decided to have a go at the creatures that are talked about in The Whisperer in Darkness:Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2FRandom%2Fwhispermonsterfinal_zps8ba0b83b.jpg&hash=59a58748b1e0d5248459e199413053309ec7d536)[close]
Good Lord, that's the most nightmarish creature I've ever seen.
Glad I'm going to give you nightmares when you go to sleep.
QuoteDoes it even have a head?
Yes, but it's not supposed to look like a head.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 16, 2013, 06:34:25 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 16, 2013, 06:34:25 AM
After looking at your pic, all I can say is, Nazgul. Eat your heart out.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 16, 2013, 06:36:21 AM
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 16, 2013, 06:36:21 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 16, 2013, 06:34:25 AM
After looking at your pic, all I can say is, Nazgul. Eat your heart out.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2Ftumblr_maz1bk6DT51r1f2cuo1_500.gif&hash=8c38b69eaba91339dbb817e5ef3ee5e66a83a4ec)
Thank ya brudda!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 16, 2013, 12:53:05 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 16, 2013, 12:53:05 PM
Bravo, Shadow.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 16, 2013, 06:23:10 PM
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 16, 2013, 06:23:10 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Mar 16, 2013, 12:53:05 PM
Bravo, Shadow.
WOOR!
Expect for more to come, because I'm gonna draw every single creature that I come across in each Lovecraft story.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Mar 17, 2013, 02:38:00 AM
Post by: Gilfryd on Mar 17, 2013, 02:38:00 AM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Mar 15, 2013, 02:17:40 PMHoward Philips Lovecraft died 76 years ago today.
Or did he?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 17, 2013, 09:53:09 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 17, 2013, 09:53:09 AM
Quote from: Gilfryd on Mar 17, 2013, 02:38:00 AMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVSRm80WzZk# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVSRm80WzZk#)
Or did he?
:laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: maledoro on Mar 17, 2013, 07:32:00 PM
Post by: maledoro on Mar 17, 2013, 07:32:00 PM
Speaking of "The Twilight Zone", it's successor...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOLymAmJM4c# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOLymAmJM4c#)
If this was previously posted, I humbly apologize.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOLymAmJM4c# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOLymAmJM4c#)
If this was previously posted, I humbly apologize.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 17, 2013, 09:48:25 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 17, 2013, 09:48:25 PM
Quote from: Gilfryd on Mar 17, 2013, 02:38:00 AMQuote from: OmegaZilla on Mar 15, 2013, 02:17:40 PMHoward Philips Lovecraft died 76 years ago today.
Or did he?
You have a reason to believe he didn't? :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Mar 18, 2013, 10:50:11 AM
Post by: SM on Mar 18, 2013, 10:50:11 AM
He just returned to Yuggoth.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 18, 2013, 02:04:12 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 18, 2013, 02:04:12 PM
That would be a great bit of dialogue if they made a fourth Men in Black movie.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 19, 2013, 03:38:57 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 19, 2013, 03:38:57 AM
Quote from: SM on Mar 18, 2013, 10:50:11 AM
He just returned to Yuggoth.
I should've thought he went back to Innsmouth.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 22, 2013, 06:23:01 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 22, 2013, 06:23:01 AM
Reading Herbert West: Reanimator for the first time. Good god is it shit. And that good ol' Lovecraft racism:
QuoteThe match had been between Kid O'Brien -- a lubberly and now quaking youth with a most un-Hibernian hooked nose -- and Buck Robinson, "The Harlem Smoke." The negro had been knocked out, and a moment's examination shewed us that he would permanently remain so. He was a loathsome, gorilla-like thing, with abnormally long arms which I could not help calling fore legs, and a face that conjured up thoughts of unspeakable Congo secrets and tom-tom poundings under an eerie moon. The body must have looked even worse in life -- but the world holds many ugly things.Ugh. ::)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 22, 2013, 06:32:28 AM
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 22, 2013, 06:32:28 AM
So tempted to draw that part...SO TEMPTED!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 22, 2013, 07:53:44 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 22, 2013, 07:53:44 AM
Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 22, 2013, 06:23:01 AM
Reading Herbert West: Reanimator for the first time. Good god is it shit. And that good ol' Lovecraft racism:QuoteThe match had been between Kid O'Brien -- a lubberly and now quaking youth with a most un-Hibernian hooked nose -- and Buck Robinson, "The Harlem Smoke." The negro had been knocked out, and a moment's examination shewed us that he would permanently remain so. He was a loathsome, gorilla-like thing, with abnormally long arms which I could not help calling fore legs, and a face that conjured up thoughts of unspeakable Congo secrets and tom-tom poundings under an eerie moon. The body must have looked even worse in life -- but the world holds many ugly things.Ugh. ::)
Ah, Lovecraft; turning racism into an art.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Mar 22, 2013, 09:39:38 AM
Post by: SM on Mar 22, 2013, 09:39:38 AM
"Nazi c**t, auld H.P., but he kin spin a good yarn."
Mark Renton
Mark Renton
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 23, 2013, 12:07:07 AM
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 23, 2013, 12:07:07 AM
Fish Frog-Man from Innsmouth. Decided to draw it nude, didn't want to draw the robes and all since it took away from the awesome in my opinion.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2FRandom%2FFish-FrogManfromInnsmouth_zps1d5637cd.jpg&hash=58a4c1aa32a2a6b7db4ac80e083594cf41cb3583)
You can see the scales in the back, but they are there.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2FRandom%2FFish-FrogManfromInnsmouth_zps1d5637cd.jpg&hash=58a4c1aa32a2a6b7db4ac80e083594cf41cb3583)
You can see the scales in the back, but they are there.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 23, 2013, 12:12:14 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 23, 2013, 12:12:14 AM
Stop being so awesome.
Come summer, I have a lot of Lovecraft reading to catch up on.
Come summer, I have a lot of Lovecraft reading to catch up on.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 23, 2013, 12:20:51 AM
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 23, 2013, 12:20:51 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 23, 2013, 12:12:14 AM
Stop being so awesome.
Thanks brudda, but I'll keep on getting more awesome as time goes on...WOOR!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 23, 2013, 02:10:32 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 23, 2013, 02:10:32 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Mar 23, 2013, 12:07:07 AMI think I just threw up in my mouth a little :3
Fish Frog-Man from Innsmouth. Decided to draw it nude, didn't want to draw the robes and all since it took away from the awesome in my opinion.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2FRandom%2FFish-FrogManfromInnsmouth_zps1d5637cd.jpg&hash=58a4c1aa32a2a6b7db4ac80e083594cf41cb3583)
You can see the scales in the back, but they are there.
Awesome.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 23, 2013, 02:12:29 AM
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 23, 2013, 02:12:29 AM
Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 23, 2013, 02:10:32 AMQuote from: ShadowPred on Mar 23, 2013, 12:07:07 AMI think I just threw up in my mouth a little :3
Fish Frog-Man from Innsmouth. Decided to draw it nude, didn't want to draw the robes and all since it took away from the awesome in my opinion.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2FRandom%2FFish-FrogManfromInnsmouth_zps1d5637cd.jpg&hash=58a4c1aa32a2a6b7db4ac80e083594cf41cb3583)
You can see the scales in the back, but they are there.
Awesome.
f**k yeah!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 23, 2013, 04:32:46 AM
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 23, 2013, 04:32:46 AM
Finished reading Pickman's Model...and here's what I got out of it:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2FRandom%2Fpickman_zpsce4681f1.jpg&hash=400365330e302497a93651f2e10210693367fd2d)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2FRandom%2Fpickman_zpsce4681f1.jpg&hash=400365330e302497a93651f2e10210693367fd2d)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 23, 2013, 04:44:53 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 23, 2013, 04:44:53 AM
More! Close-ups! Gore shots described in the story! MOAR!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 23, 2013, 04:51:09 AM
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 23, 2013, 04:51:09 AM
Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 23, 2013, 04:44:53 AM
More! Close-ups! Gore shots described in the story! MOAR!
I'll go and do that now.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 23, 2013, 05:03:49 AM
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 23, 2013, 05:03:49 AM
Here ya go, Cvalda...not my best work, seeing as how I spent almost no time on it, but uh...I think this should satisfy.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2FRandom%2FPickmankill_zps3102fd92.jpg&hash=54be2cb7419d6fda1f87901711463eaa13e38e19)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 23, 2013, 05:11:21 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 23, 2013, 05:11:21 AM
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.tinypic.com%2F1hza4h.jpg&hash=4d5593abda6e2630fd2fc061009e1f3c828b89f1)
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 23, 2013, 05:12:40 AM
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 23, 2013, 05:12:40 AM
Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 23, 2013, 05:11:21 AMSpoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.tinypic.com%2F1hza4h.jpg&hash=4d5593abda6e2630fd2fc061009e1f3c828b89f1)[close]
Should've guessed lol.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 23, 2013, 02:56:04 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 23, 2013, 02:56:04 PM
Nice, I like the flappy skin bits and the exposed gums.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 25, 2013, 03:31:10 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 25, 2013, 03:31:10 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Mar 23, 2013, 05:03:49 AM
Here ya go, Cvalda...not my best work, seeing as how I spent almost no time on it, but uh...I think this should satisfy.(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2FRandom%2FPickmankill_zps3102fd92.jpg&hash=54be2cb7419d6fda1f87901711463eaa13e38e19)
Jesus...what am I looking at? On second thought, don't answer. Adds to the mystery 8D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 25, 2013, 03:43:45 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 25, 2013, 03:43:45 PM
Test footage for the stop-motion Cthulhu puppet for HPLHS' The Call of Cthulhu adaptation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-_nFaKigDU# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-_nFaKigDU#)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-_nFaKigDU# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-_nFaKigDU#)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gates on Mar 25, 2013, 04:40:34 PM
Post by: Gates on Mar 25, 2013, 04:40:34 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Mar 23, 2013, 12:07:07 AM
Fish Frog-Man from Innsmouth. Decided to draw it nude, didn't want to draw the robes and all since it took away from the awesome in my opinion.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2FRandom%2FFish-FrogManfromInnsmouth_zps1d5637cd.jpg&hash=58a4c1aa32a2a6b7db4ac80e083594cf41cb3583)
You can see the scales in the back, but they are there.
Holy shit, man...I totally missed all these...hot, baby..!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 26, 2013, 02:54:08 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 26, 2013, 02:54:08 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Mar 23, 2013, 12:07:07 AM
Fish Frog-Man from Innsmouth. Decided to draw it nude, didn't want to draw the robes and all since it took away from the awesome in my opinion.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2FRandom%2FFish-FrogManfromInnsmouth_zps1d5637cd.jpg&hash=58a4c1aa32a2a6b7db4ac80e083594cf41cb3583)
You can see the scales in the back, but they are there.
I haven't read the story in years so remind me, are they supposed to be transparent?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 26, 2013, 07:04:38 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 26, 2013, 07:04:38 AM
"I think their predominant colour was a greyish-green, though they had white bellies. They were mostly shiny and slippery, but the ridges of their backs were scaly. Their forms vaguely suggested the anthropoid, while their heads were the heads of fish, with prodigious bulging eyes that never closed. At the sides of their necks were palpitating gills, and their long paws were webbed. They hopped irregularly, sometimes on two legs and sometimes on four. I was somehow glad that they had no more than four limbs. Their croaking, baying voices, clearly wed tar articulate speech, held all the dark shades of expression which their staring faces lacked."
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gates on Mar 26, 2013, 11:51:41 PM
Post by: Gates on Mar 26, 2013, 11:51:41 PM
Hey, ShadowPred, you should give the Night-Gaunts a try:
I'd love to see them in your style (if you're ever bored)... :)
QuoteNIGHT-GAUNTS
Out of what crypt they crawl, I cannot tell,
But every night I see the rubbery things,
Black, horned, and slender, with membranous wings,
They come in legions on the north wind's swell
With obscene clutch that titillates and stings,
Snatching me off on monstrous voyagings
To grey worlds hidden deep in nightmare's well.
Over the jagged peaks of Thok they sweep,
Heedless of all the cries I try to make,
And down the nether pits to that foul lake
Where the puffed shoggoths splash in doubtful sleep.
But ho! If only they would make some sound,
Or wear a face where faces should be found!
I'd love to see them in your style (if you're ever bored)... :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 27, 2013, 12:02:53 AM
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 27, 2013, 12:02:53 AM
I'll get around to it before the week is over.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 11, 2013, 03:54:53 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 11, 2013, 03:54:53 PM
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/58979_525955770776764_1337768484_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 11, 2013, 04:14:05 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 11, 2013, 04:14:05 PM
^ This site is awesomesauce: http://lolthulhu.com/ (http://lolthulhu.com/)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flolthulhu.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2008%2F03%2Fian_j-not_so_great.jpg&hash=61e73c4ff2c62a3bee0cabaae362cc8f46d24e45)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flolthulhu.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2007%2F12%2Fxolot-waiting_cthulhu.jpg&hash=02aa8c518ffbbea83879fb19c9c6fd2ac578a427)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flolthulhu.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2007%2F11%2Fxolotl-hide_and_seek.jpg&hash=148a70d1eefe0d67bae212043e715f639926ad91)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flolthulhu.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2007%2F10%2Fthomas_b-tub.jpg&hash=d6bde26c8ef0eebace7cc46159d486bc2a222b5a)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flolthulhu.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2008%2F03%2Fian_j-not_so_great.jpg&hash=61e73c4ff2c62a3bee0cabaae362cc8f46d24e45)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flolthulhu.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2007%2F12%2Fxolot-waiting_cthulhu.jpg&hash=02aa8c518ffbbea83879fb19c9c6fd2ac578a427)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flolthulhu.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2007%2F11%2Fxolotl-hide_and_seek.jpg&hash=148a70d1eefe0d67bae212043e715f639926ad91)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flolthulhu.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2007%2F10%2Fthomas_b-tub.jpg&hash=d6bde26c8ef0eebace7cc46159d486bc2a222b5a)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 11, 2013, 06:22:20 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 11, 2013, 06:22:20 PM
^ Epic photos are epic :D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: LarsVader on Apr 11, 2013, 07:39:27 PM
Post by: LarsVader on Apr 11, 2013, 07:39:27 PM
Quote from: Cvalda on Apr 11, 2013, 03:54:53 PMWell I actually have one.
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/58979_525955770776764_1337768484_n.jpg)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi162.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft253%2FLarsVader%2FSpaceMole_zps579a032e.jpg&hash=30ed52b6f5340b4fd2474b461191d3fd7dd384e8)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 11, 2013, 07:40:50 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 11, 2013, 07:40:50 PM
Not THAT
Not IN THIS THRE --
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Funcyclopedia%2Fimages%2Farchive%2Fb%2Fb5%2F20100108063328%21Exploding-head.gif&hash=8594b1d3448ff4b8738b783fcf1cd3245292d3a5)
Not IN THIS THRE --
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Funcyclopedia%2Fimages%2Farchive%2Fb%2Fb5%2F20100108063328%21Exploding-head.gif&hash=8594b1d3448ff4b8738b783fcf1cd3245292d3a5)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 11, 2013, 07:47:01 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 11, 2013, 07:47:01 PM
Quote from: LarsVader on Apr 11, 2013, 07:39:27 PM:o :o :o :o :o :o :oQuote from: Cvalda on Apr 11, 2013, 03:54:53 PMWell I actually have one.
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/58979_525955770776764_1337768484_n.jpg)
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t253/LarsVader/SpaceMole_zps579a032e.jpg
Amazing :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: LarsVader on Apr 11, 2013, 08:18:42 PM
Post by: LarsVader on Apr 11, 2013, 08:18:42 PM
Quote from: OmegaZilla on Apr 11, 2013, 07:40:50 PMHuh? You mean the decorative beanie baby stand I was using in the picture? ;)
Not THAT
Not IN THIS THRE --
http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/archive/b/b5/20100108063328!Exploding-head.gif
Or the cuteness?
Whaaaat's wrong with cuteness?
I always wanted one of those plush Moonbeasts:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.entertainmentearth.com%2Fimages%2FAUTOIMAGES%2FTYV12510lg.jpg&hash=584f9aa89b50a9d91ba76cf7944d8663df46363d)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 11, 2013, 08:20:34 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 11, 2013, 08:20:34 PM
The first one you said. :-X
And I want that plushie!
And I want that plushie!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 11, 2013, 08:24:28 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 11, 2013, 08:24:28 PM
Ia! Ia! Squishable Cthulhu!
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.squishable.com%2Fmm5%2Fgraphics%2F00000001%2Fcthulhu.jpg&hash=bb2537e7b34f8860492c9f1231dcc5e8b522682d)
http://www.squishable.com/p/squish_cthulhu_15/ (http://www.squishable.com/p/squish_cthulhu_15/)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.squishable.com%2Fmm5%2Fgraphics%2F00000001%2Fcthulhu.jpg&hash=bb2537e7b34f8860492c9f1231dcc5e8b522682d)
http://www.squishable.com/p/squish_cthulhu_15/ (http://www.squishable.com/p/squish_cthulhu_15/)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 11, 2013, 08:30:47 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 11, 2013, 08:30:47 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyvault.com%2Fcthulhu%2FCthulhu%2520Medium%2520-%2520Large.jpg&hash=50dd0aeb80f945a88fd6137f465d9c527ccdbe23)
:3
:3
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: LarsVader on Apr 11, 2013, 08:32:31 PM
Post by: LarsVader on Apr 11, 2013, 08:32:31 PM
Quote from: Cvalda on Apr 11, 2013, 08:24:28 PMWhahw! Fantastic. Endless cuddly terrors!
Ia! Ia! Squishable Cthulhu!
http://www.squishable.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/cthulhu.jpg
http://www.squishable.com/p/squish_cthulhu_15/ (http://www.squishable.com/p/squish_cthulhu_15/)
Do not want to wear this:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcostumepop.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2009%2F11%2FCthulhu-Costume.jpg&hash=f9144670427eb009b4c233dfe592dd16c619bbb4)
I want to wear this:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg0.etsystatic.com%2F001%2F0%2F6036650%2Fil_fullxfull.364994720_snux.jpg&hash=1f67ed9f21b4a97ad2fa3dbe00f0826688b3b2d2)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/106677051/cthulhu-cosplay-shrug-shirt (http://www.etsy.com/listing/106677051/cthulhu-cosplay-shrug-shirt)
And some like to wear this (NSFW):
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.necronomicox.com%2Fnecro%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FGhatanpurple04.jpg&hash=1da2923d756a51cddf04369f2689a1df55822cda)
http://www.necronomicox.com/ (http://www.necronomicox.com/)
http://www.necronomicox.com/ (http://www.necronomicox.com/)
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 11, 2013, 08:46:46 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 11, 2013, 08:46:46 PM
Is that a butt plug? :laugh: I am not clicking that link at work.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: LarsVader on Apr 11, 2013, 08:49:00 PM
Post by: LarsVader on Apr 11, 2013, 08:49:00 PM
Quote from: Cvalda on Apr 11, 2013, 08:46:46 PMI can neither confirm nor deny this on this board.
Is that a butt plug? :laugh: I am not clicking that link at work.
If at work, do not click!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 11, 2013, 08:51:16 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 11, 2013, 08:51:16 PM
Quote from: LarsVader on Apr 11, 2013, 08:49:00 PMOh my god! I suppose that's one inventive way to make a flared base :laugh:
I can neither confirm nor deny this on this board.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: LarsVader on Apr 11, 2013, 08:58:05 PM
Post by: LarsVader on Apr 11, 2013, 08:58:05 PM
Quote from: Cvalda on Apr 11, 2013, 08:51:16 PMYep, imagine the look of such an item worn in a way you suggested before. (I just don't want to get banned again.)Quote from: LarsVader on Apr 11, 2013, 08:49:00 PMOh my god! I suppose that's one inventive way to make a flared base :laugh:
I can neither confirm nor deny this on this board.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Apr 11, 2013, 08:59:14 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Apr 11, 2013, 08:59:14 PM
Quote from: LarsVader on Apr 11, 2013, 07:39:27 PMQuote from: Cvalda on Apr 11, 2013, 03:54:53 PMWell I actually have one.
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/58979_525955770776764_1337768484_n.jpg)
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t253/LarsVader/SpaceMole_zps579a032e.jpg
God help her, she's in the hands of engineers.
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcghm.org%2Fwow%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2009%2F10%2Fian_malcolm.jpg&hash=55ac428c5ab97a0aa72b873eb9f896117ba6ab1e)
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 11, 2013, 09:00:23 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 11, 2013, 09:00:23 PM
Quote from: LarsVader on Apr 11, 2013, 08:58:05 PMTrying not to. :P
Yep, imagine the look of such an item worn in a way you suggested before. (I just don't want to get banned again.)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Apr 20, 2013, 01:29:06 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Apr 20, 2013, 01:29:06 PM
http://www.thelovecraftsman.com/2013/04/alan-moore-compares-his-new-lovecraft.html (http://www.thelovecraftsman.com/2013/04/alan-moore-compares-his-new-lovecraft.html)
Alan Moore is doing a new Lovecraft inspired comic book. "Providence"
It works as a sequel to "Neonomicon" and "The Courtyard".
Full interview here: http://comicsbeat.com/interview-with-alan-moore-part-1/ (http://comicsbeat.com/interview-with-alan-moore-part-1/)
Alan Moore is doing a new Lovecraft inspired comic book. "Providence"
It works as a sequel to "Neonomicon" and "The Courtyard".
Full interview here: http://comicsbeat.com/interview-with-alan-moore-part-1/ (http://comicsbeat.com/interview-with-alan-moore-part-1/)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 20, 2013, 01:39:38 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 20, 2013, 01:39:38 PM
He does look like he belongs to one of Lovecraft's stories.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 21, 2013, 03:16:34 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 21, 2013, 03:16:34 AM
(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/547314_10200738693044273_1215575421_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 21, 2013, 04:39:50 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 21, 2013, 04:39:50 AM
!!! :laugh:
I once had a dream quite like that. Many epochs of humanity... with octopi. One was a saloon with octopi and there was one similar to that.
I once had a dream quite like that. Many epochs of humanity... with octopi. One was a saloon with octopi and there was one similar to that.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 23, 2013, 05:02:11 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 23, 2013, 05:02:11 AM
Quote from: Cvalda on Apr 21, 2013, 03:16:34 AM
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/547314_10200738693044273_1215575421_n.jpg
Is that a scrotum or is his forehead somehow drooping?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 23, 2013, 05:07:18 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Apr 23, 2013, 05:07:18 AM
He's an octopus, you perv! >:( :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: enypsrozar on Apr 28, 2013, 09:45:25 AM
Post by: enypsrozar on Apr 28, 2013, 09:45:25 AM
Quote from: Omegazilla on Jan 18, 2011, 06:33:16 PM
After that, I bought a little anthology, in which there was The Call of Cthulhu. Another great piece of writing, even with its condition of being way shorter than the former novel. I loved it.
They made a game called Shadow of the Comet a long time ago. I think it said on the back it was based on Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulhu. That's the only experience I have. I loved it though. Well tought out text adventure.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 28, 2013, 10:55:39 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 28, 2013, 10:55:39 AM
You quoted me from 2 years ago! Some Yithians must be watching. Hmmm.
About what you're saying, kinda, yes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_of_the_Comet).
About what you're saying, kinda, yes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_of_the_Comet).
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Apr 28, 2013, 07:02:56 PM
Post by: Shasvre on Apr 28, 2013, 07:02:56 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc06.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Fi%2F2013%2F118%2Fb%2F8%2Fshulhu_by_manzanedo-d63c4xv.jpg&hash=fd6b6c12524b4dc8b0ecb190ba5365eb78180974)
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(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc09.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Ff%2F2013%2F116%2F0%2F2%2Fyog_sothoth_by_manzanedo-d634nsu.jpg&hash=03026a7b2acb4c7596280c958a123834da6813c0)
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http://manzanedo.deviantart.com/ (http://manzanedo.deviantart.com/)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc07.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Ff%2F2013%2F117%2F1%2F7%2Fnyarlathotep_by_manzanedo-d639904.jpg&hash=64e1cad0bfdab7ebcf017cfaa2570664344a9b45)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc09.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Ff%2F2013%2F116%2F0%2F2%2Fyog_sothoth_by_manzanedo-d634nsu.jpg&hash=03026a7b2acb4c7596280c958a123834da6813c0)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc03.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Ff%2F2013%2F116%2Fa%2F1%2Fshub_niggurath_by_manzanedo-d634ngk.jpg&hash=064432b380b6a7fe98a98b930028edb7d8d2f16c)
http://manzanedo.deviantart.com/ (http://manzanedo.deviantart.com/)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: First Blood on Apr 28, 2013, 08:05:09 PM
Post by: First Blood on Apr 28, 2013, 08:05:09 PM
Quote from: Shasvre on Apr 28, 2013, 07:02:56 PMWhat in God's name is that? Where can I read about that?(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc06.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Fi%2F2013%2F118%2Fb%2F8%2Fshulhu_by_manzanedo-d63c4xv.jpg&hash=fd6b6c12524b4dc8b0ecb190ba5365eb78180974)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Apr 28, 2013, 08:07:30 PM
Post by: Shasvre on Apr 28, 2013, 08:07:30 PM
I don't think it's in any of the books, just inspired by Lovecraft in general.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 28, 2013, 08:33:38 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 28, 2013, 08:33:38 PM
Looks like a DnD Mind Flayer.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Apr 28, 2013, 08:40:04 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Apr 28, 2013, 08:40:04 PM
Quote from: Shasvre on Apr 28, 2013, 07:02:56 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc03.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Ff%2F2013%2F116%2Fa%2F1%2Fshub_niggurath_by_manzanedo-d634ngk.jpg&hash=064432b380b6a7fe98a98b930028edb7d8d2f16c)
http://manzanedo.deviantart.com/ (http://manzanedo.deviantart.com/)
Oh hai trilobite.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Apr 29, 2013, 01:04:05 AM
Post by: SM on Apr 29, 2013, 01:04:05 AM
Quote from: First Blood on Apr 28, 2013, 08:05:09 PMQuote from: Shasvre on Apr 28, 2013, 07:02:56 PMWhat in God's name is that? Where can I read about that?(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc06.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Fi%2F2013%2F118%2Fb%2F8%2Fshulhu_by_manzanedo-d63c4xv.jpg&hash=fd6b6c12524b4dc8b0ecb190ba5365eb78180974)
I'd guess it's a Star Spawn of Cthulhu.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc07.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Ff%2F2013%2F117%2F1%2F7%2Fnyarlathotep_by_manzanedo-d639904.jpg&hash=64e1cad0bfdab7ebcf017cfaa2570664344a9b45)
I dig.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 29, 2013, 09:04:09 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 29, 2013, 09:04:09 AM
Quote from: Shasvre on Apr 28, 2013, 07:02:56 PM(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc06.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Fi%2F2013%2F118%2Fb%2F8%2Fshulhu_by_manzanedo-d63c4xv.jpg&hash=fd6b6c12524b4dc8b0ecb190ba5365eb78180974)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc07.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Ff%2F2013%2F117%2F1%2F7%2Fnyarlathotep_by_manzanedo-d639904.jpg&hash=64e1cad0bfdab7ebcf017cfaa2570664344a9b45)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc09.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Ff%2F2013%2F116%2F0%2F2%2Fyog_sothoth_by_manzanedo-d634nsu.jpg&hash=03026a7b2acb4c7596280c958a123834da6813c0)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc03.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Ff%2F2013%2F116%2Fa%2F1%2Fshub_niggurath_by_manzanedo-d634ngk.jpg&hash=064432b380b6a7fe98a98b930028edb7d8d2f16c)
http://manzanedo.deviantart.com/ (http://manzanedo.deviantart.com/)
Lovecraft's gone Gothic, I see.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Apr 29, 2013, 11:22:04 PM
Post by: SM on Apr 29, 2013, 11:22:04 PM
"gone"?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Apr 29, 2013, 11:51:37 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Apr 29, 2013, 11:51:37 PM
I got this t-shirt for my birthday which has Cthulhu as Uncle Sam. :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 30, 2013, 04:28:06 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 30, 2013, 04:28:06 AM
I want YOU to join the awakening of the Great Old Ones!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 30, 2013, 04:39:29 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 30, 2013, 04:39:29 AM
Quote from: SM on Apr 29, 2013, 11:22:04 PM
"gone"?
Well the drawings look different from what I'm used to.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on May 12, 2013, 01:24:56 PM
Post by: Shasvre on May 12, 2013, 01:24:56 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc02.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Ff%2F2013%2F121%2F2%2F0%2Fcthulhu_statue_dvg_by_cloudminedesign-d63q3cz.jpg&hash=3b468258e2a3bf7bf576233138c402ac71e40d5b)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc04.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Ff%2F2013%2F131%2F9%2F2%2Fcthulhu_skull_by_landauart-d64y7ty.jpg&hash=312cd655680fc7d762cb2a27f161d67ef0658fe7)
And since I know you're a fan, Omega... ;)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc04.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Ff%2F2013%2F131%2F9%2F2%2Fcthulhu_skull_by_landauart-d64y7ty.jpg&hash=312cd655680fc7d762cb2a27f161d67ef0658fe7)
And since I know you're a fan, Omega... ;)
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc03.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Fi%2F2013%2F131%2Fb%2Ff%2Fdoctor_cthulwho_by_mindlesspursuits-d64yivh.png&hash=5447ff35a6a90ca979df62fd53e8374c434a1d98)
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on May 12, 2013, 01:38:38 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on May 12, 2013, 01:38:38 PM
Best crossover of all time. Show does have a few lovecraftian elements here and there.
First pic is nice too, but where are the prodigious claws?
Also needs more tentacles and bigger wings (then again it's an idol). But the atmosphere is ace.
First pic is nice too, but where are the prodigious claws?
Also needs more tentacles and bigger wings (then again it's an idol). But the atmosphere is ace.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: maledoro on May 12, 2013, 02:25:22 PM
Post by: maledoro on May 12, 2013, 02:25:22 PM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 12, 2013, 03:23:09 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 12, 2013, 03:23:09 PM
Not strictly Lovecraft, but 'dem tentacles:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2036%2F1907939196_4f4fd3a523.jpg&hash=ed7a5f104b2f87041c52a7fca016bd4e23142e4d)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on May 12, 2013, 07:12:18 PM
Post by: Cvalda on May 12, 2013, 07:12:18 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/971814_538902292815445_444703652_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on May 12, 2013, 07:13:28 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on May 12, 2013, 07:13:28 PM
:laugh:
Sad that Lolthulhu is no longer active...
Sad that Lolthulhu is no longer active...
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 12, 2013, 03:23:09 PM8)
Not strictly Lovecraft, but 'dem tentacles:(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2036%2F1907939196_4f4fd3a523.jpg&hash=ed7a5f104b2f87041c52a7fca016bd4e23142e4d)
Quote from: maledoro on May 12, 2013, 02:25:22 PMHa, love it.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/945486_516847245041883_1180053720_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on May 12, 2013, 07:16:04 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on May 12, 2013, 07:16:04 PM
Quote from: maledoro on May 12, 2013, 02:25:22 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/945486_516847245041883_1180053720_n.jpg)
Haha, epic!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on May 12, 2013, 09:32:39 PM
Post by: Cvalda on May 12, 2013, 09:32:39 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/969101_538909909481350_1441509277_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on May 17, 2013, 12:50:01 AM
Post by: Cvalda on May 17, 2013, 12:50:01 AM
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I'm gonna start reading The Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath tonight. I haven't really been crazy about the Dream Cycle stories so far, but hopefully it turns out to be a pleasant surprise.
I'm gonna start reading The Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath tonight. I haven't really been crazy about the Dream Cycle stories so far, but hopefully it turns out to be a pleasant surprise.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: [cancerblack] on May 17, 2013, 01:00:15 AM
Post by: [cancerblack] on May 17, 2013, 01:00:15 AM
Quote from: Cvalda on May 17, 2013, 12:50:01 AM
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I'm gonna start reading The Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath tonight. I haven't really been crazy about the Dream Cycle stories so far, but hopefully it turns out to be a pleasant surprise.
There just... aren't any words. Cthulhu, pie and puns? This may be the greatest thing ever.
As for The Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath, I hadn't read it until last year, but I actually really got into it. It's a very different tone, but what with the various cat elements and the behavior of the ghouls, it almost reads like the internet.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on May 17, 2013, 02:46:27 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on May 17, 2013, 02:46:27 AM
Quote from: Cvalda on May 17, 2013, 12:50:01 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/945744_389596741155710_140366699_n.jpg)
I'm gonna start reading The Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath tonight. I haven't really been crazy about the Dream Cycle stories so far, but hopefully it turns out to be a pleasant surprise.
Ha, saw that on Facebook earlier. Such an epic pie.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Jun 19, 2013, 08:59:06 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Jun 19, 2013, 08:59:06 AM
Finally finished The Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath. That middle section is a nigh-unbearable slog, and seemingly every other paragraph includes the words "hippocephalic", "grotesque" or "supernal" -- and Nyarlathotep gives Bond villains a run for their money with arch monologuing. But the whole thing is wonderfully imaginative, with lots of great imagery, and you can't go wrong with a battle between night gaunts, moon-beasts and ghouls on a rocky spire in the middle of the ocean.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jun 19, 2013, 10:50:00 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jun 19, 2013, 10:50:00 AM
Yeah, some of the passages were long and devoid of commas -- kinda wonky to get through. Dream Quest was nice, though not specifically one pf my favourite works of his.
Also, Cats of Ulthar.
Also, Cats of Ulthar.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jun 19, 2013, 03:45:06 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jun 19, 2013, 03:45:06 PM
Yeah, Dream Quest could have used a little breathing room here and there. It sometimes reads like a "greatest hits" of his Dream Cycle stuff.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: echobbase79 on Jun 19, 2013, 04:05:01 PM
Post by: echobbase79 on Jun 19, 2013, 04:05:01 PM
Have any of you seen this? It's a aninmation cartoon about the Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath and it's very good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcHOsrQCdH8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcHOsrQCdH8#ws)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Aug 04, 2013, 08:12:48 PM
Post by: Shasvre on Aug 04, 2013, 08:12:48 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc02.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Ff%2F2013%2F215%2F8%2Fb%2Fcthulhu_by_theredbarn-d6ghpbz.jpg&hash=d2e248c21c61b6d45cc3cbdadd31e1bf8d24384c)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc09.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Ff%2F2013%2F214%2F3%2Ff%2Fmigo_by_borjapindado-d6gb4no.jpg&hash=77e0f7d39943cf423628c1cfcc6c42df5dfb465a)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc03.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Ff%2F2013%2F214%2F3%2Fe%2Fweirdagan_by_scottpurdy-d6gbbqh.jpg&hash=3383b12160c0f289e5eef61c59456290eda5b21e)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc09.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Ff%2F2013%2F214%2F3%2Ff%2Fmigo_by_borjapindado-d6gb4no.jpg&hash=77e0f7d39943cf423628c1cfcc6c42df5dfb465a)
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 04, 2013, 08:16:51 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 04, 2013, 08:16:51 PM
Love that Mi-go!
Some wonderful Lovecraftian art by Allen Williams...
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/559674_560231180703227_902616199_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/999569_558903707502641_1385098429_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/998417_556372227755789_506028717_n.jpg)
Some wonderful Lovecraftian art by Allen Williams...
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/559674_560231180703227_902616199_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/999569_558903707502641_1385098429_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/998417_556372227755789_506028717_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 04, 2013, 10:20:19 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 04, 2013, 10:20:19 PM
I've been reading The Case of Charles Dexter Ward again lately. I like this story a lot, but it takes its sweet damn time getting to the point. There's far too much of "Dr. Lyman and his followers think Ward went mad here, but this other group of shrinks think it happened here, but Dr. Willet thinks they're all full of shit and that it actually happened here." That being said, it has some of the scariest shit Lovecraft ever put to paper.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: RagingDragon on Aug 04, 2013, 10:39:35 PM
Post by: RagingDragon on Aug 04, 2013, 10:39:35 PM
Quote from: KiramidHead on Aug 04, 2013, 10:20:19 PM
I've been reading The Case of Charles Dexter Ward again lately. I like this story a lot, but it takes its sweet damn time getting to the point. There's far too much of "Dr. Lyman and his followers think Ward went mad here, but this other group of shrinks think it happened here, but Dr. Willet thinks they're all full of shit and that it actually happened here." That being said, it has some of the scariest shit Lovecraft ever put to paper.
Yes that one's lengthy, and a lot of narrative about going here and there and talking to these people and those people. I love it just the same, though. It's fun reading something from such a different time. Almost like eating food from another country. :laugh:
I don't think Lovecraft would be very popular with a lot of readers today, but I wonder what his tales would be like if they were written in our modern era.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Aug 04, 2013, 11:02:45 PM
Post by: Gilfryd on Aug 04, 2013, 11:02:45 PM
It's not like he was big in his time either. The guy was as weird as his stories.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 04, 2013, 11:33:17 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 04, 2013, 11:33:17 PM
Quote from: RagingDragon on Aug 04, 2013, 10:39:35 PMThough capillarily influential in fiction, literary or not, he was never on everyone's mouth so to speak.
I don't think Lovecraft would be very popular with a lot of readers today, but I wonder what his tales would be like if they were written in our modern era.
Regarding his stories, it depends on whether they would still be set in a relatively contemporary context or not.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: RagingDragon on Aug 04, 2013, 11:42:45 PM
Post by: RagingDragon on Aug 04, 2013, 11:42:45 PM
Quote from: Gilfryd on Aug 04, 2013, 11:02:45 PM:laugh: He wrote a lot of his stories from his own nightmares, and yeah he was a pretty introverted guy. I think he's a literary genius though, and I've never seen the English language so artfully and effectively employed. I mean it is incredibly wordy especially in today's literary world, but he can create images in your mind that are incredibly unique and terrifying. And that sort of gothic 1920's American horror kickstarted an entire genre. The detectives even created a kind of noir environment...
It's not like he was big in his time either. The guy was as weird as his stories.
I wish more writers could use such a vocabulary, but a lot of them stick to the basics in fear of seeming pretentious or scaring away casual readers, I think. Lovecraft never really saw much come from his writing, iirc. He wasn't famous until after his death, so hopefully his estate gets the money now lol.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 05, 2013, 11:12:54 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 05, 2013, 11:12:54 AM
Remember too that during his time, TV didn't exist so I imagine the general masses were likely a little more intelligent than they are today.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 05, 2013, 12:15:05 PM
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 05, 2013, 12:15:05 PM
Last story I read from Lovecraft was Dagon, which was very good. You could see a lot of what would eventually become Call of Cthulhu in it. Genuinely unsettling stuff.
First work of his that I read was The Statement of Randolph Carter, which just freaked my shit out.
First work of his that I read was The Statement of Randolph Carter, which just freaked my shit out.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 05, 2013, 01:43:50 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 05, 2013, 01:43:50 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Aug 05, 2013, 12:15:05 PM
First work of his that I read was The Statement of Randolph Carter, which just freaked my shit out.
Spoiler
You fool, Warren is dead!
[close]
Someone posted this over at the HPLHS FB group:
Why did Dagon go to the hospital after getting a paper-cut?
Spoiler
Because it was a Deep One
[close]
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 06, 2013, 02:49:07 PM
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 06, 2013, 02:49:07 PM
Quote from: Omegazilla on Aug 05, 2013, 01:43:50 PM(falls on the floor)
Someone posted this over at the HPLHS FB group:
Why did Dagon go to the hospital after getting a paper-cut?Spoiler
Because it was a Deep One[close]
Brilliant!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: [cancerblack] on Aug 06, 2013, 04:22:24 PM
Post by: [cancerblack] on Aug 06, 2013, 04:22:24 PM
Quote from: Omegazilla on Aug 05, 2013, 01:43:50 PMQuote from: TheMonolith on Aug 05, 2013, 12:15:05 PM
First work of his that I read was The Statement of Randolph Carter, which just freaked my shit out.Spoiler
You fool, Warren is dead![close]
Someone posted this over at the HPLHS FB group:
Why did Dagon go to the hospital after getting a paper-cut?Spoiler
Because it was a Deep One[close]
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flolthulhu.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2007%2F11%2Fbill-seewhatyou.jpg&hash=c21e1c34d4312a0ebffafe4191d319cc7ea83f70)
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 07, 2013, 04:26:42 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 07, 2013, 04:26:42 PM
Finished The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. That last third or so is some of Lovecraft's best writing, and well worth the slightly repetitive buildup. Now I'm working on The Colour Out of Space. Is it wrong that I keep picturing Stephen King playing a hillbilly shouting "METEOR SHIT!"? :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: RagingDragon on Aug 07, 2013, 05:29:37 PM
Post by: RagingDragon on Aug 07, 2013, 05:29:37 PM
Aw man The Colour Out of Space! Legendary!
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbasementrejects.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F10%2Fcreepshow-1982-stephen-king.jpg&hash=88d4044abc6782165ad3ad4a2d9d782755908472)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbasementrejects.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F10%2Fcreepshow-1982-stephen-king.jpg&hash=88d4044abc6782165ad3ad4a2d9d782755908472)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 07, 2013, 05:32:37 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 07, 2013, 05:32:37 PM
Of what little Lovecraft I've read, TCooS is definitely my favorite.
Still gotta read some of his bigger stories, though.
Still gotta read some of his bigger stories, though.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: [cancerblack] on Aug 08, 2013, 12:23:26 AM
Post by: [cancerblack] on Aug 08, 2013, 12:23:26 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/533610_10201533576092116_1487234537_n.jpg)
Going to this gig tonight, should be cool.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 08, 2013, 01:12:40 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 08, 2013, 01:12:40 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 07, 2013, 05:32:37 PM
Of what little Lovecraft I've read, TCooS is definitely my favorite.
Yeah, Colour is definitely a great one. It's interesting in how it feels like a precursor to all those 50s radioactive mutation movies.
QuoteStill gotta read some of his bigger stories, though.
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. That is all.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 08, 2013, 02:37:01 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 08, 2013, 02:37:01 PM
Make sure you read The Rats in the Wall. If you want trippy, that's the way to go.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: RagingDragon on Aug 08, 2013, 04:34:51 PM
Post by: RagingDragon on Aug 08, 2013, 04:34:51 PM
A Shadow Over Innsmouth, The Dunwich Horror, Mountains of Madness, they're all great.
Anyone ever read Lovecrafts sci-fi, Beyond the Walls of Eryx? It's fantastic, and makes me wish he actually got into writing sci-fi more before his end. :(
Bonus - The dude's cat in Rats in the Walls is named 'n***erman.' :laugh: That's worth reading the story right there. :laugh: But it gets creepy because n***erman knows whats up behind those walls.. in his eerie cat way.
Anyone ever read Lovecrafts sci-fi, Beyond the Walls of Eryx? It's fantastic, and makes me wish he actually got into writing sci-fi more before his end. :(
Bonus - The dude's cat in Rats in the Walls is named 'n***erman.' :laugh: That's worth reading the story right there. :laugh: But it gets creepy because n***erman knows whats up behind those walls.. in his eerie cat way.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 08, 2013, 10:46:47 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 08, 2013, 10:46:47 PM
Also, The Shadow Out of Time. That's some trippy shit right there. I also have a good deal of affection for his Dream Cycle stories.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: underbound on Aug 11, 2013, 02:03:01 AM
Post by: underbound on Aug 11, 2013, 02:03:01 AM
I listened to the call of cthulu last night. It was pretty good and it was a story I thought about and felt like I was in it. Im a check out some other books by him I guess.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Aug 11, 2013, 05:36:58 AM
Post by: Blacklabel on Aug 11, 2013, 05:36:58 AM
Out of curiosity... what are your guys favourite Shoggoth designs? :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 11, 2013, 06:05:17 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 11, 2013, 06:05:17 AM
Quote from: Blacklabel on Aug 11, 2013, 05:36:58 AM
Out of curiosity... what are your guys favourite Shoggoth designs? :P
I'm only familiar with the one from the Call of Cthulhu video game. It was alright, I guess, but I kept getting hung up on wondering why there was a shoggoth in Innsmouth. ???
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: [cancerblack] on Aug 11, 2013, 09:37:18 PM
Post by: [cancerblack] on Aug 11, 2013, 09:37:18 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F31.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_me3k5tj06S1qcla63o1_400.gif&hash=1e403162948a0143aebf319ec823090b779b6e98)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 11, 2013, 09:43:39 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 11, 2013, 09:43:39 PM
Quote from: Blacklabel on Aug 11, 2013, 05:36:58 AMI'm quite partial to this...
Out of curiosity... what are your guys favourite Shoggoth designs? :P
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2F8%2F83%2FShoggoth_by_pahko.jpg&hash=67a0e41c3060dbbf461a937f9c8e034a0374c0c0)
And this...
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc06.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Fi%2F2011%2F189%2Ff%2F1%2Fshoggoth_design_02_by_omegazilla-d3ldqng.jpg&hash=ae75bcb78326ae1305e8034c41e5426a42a424cf)
;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Aug 11, 2013, 09:59:38 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Aug 11, 2013, 09:59:38 PM
..you drew the one on the bottom? X) Nice one!
It does remind me of the description of the Shoggoth as being "very large, like a train". :P
I'm partial to this one:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc01.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Ff%2F2010%2F277%2F6%2F3%2Fshoggoth_002_by_lakehurwitz-d303gho.jpg&hash=da33a22ae94c91e549e9e40c1edfdef99a89cb63)
It does remind me of the description of the Shoggoth as being "very large, like a train". :P
I'm partial to this one:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc01.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Ff%2F2010%2F277%2F6%2F3%2Fshoggoth_002_by_lakehurwitz-d303gho.jpg&hash=da33a22ae94c91e549e9e40c1edfdef99a89cb63)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 11, 2013, 10:04:09 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 11, 2013, 10:04:09 PM
Love it!
And yes the bottom one is one of my early works... should remake it. Yeah, the 'train' part of the description is what basically drove the whole drawing.
And yes the bottom one is one of my early works... should remake it. Yeah, the 'train' part of the description is what basically drove the whole drawing.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Aug 11, 2013, 10:19:51 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Aug 11, 2013, 10:19:51 PM
I might just do a maquette out of a Shoggoth design :P alongside a cthulhu... :P hmmmm.... (with a mountains of madness city diorama hehe)
Yes, i've already finished my very tiny micromachines sized figure of the Steven Messing Deacon and a diorama of his mural... will take pics and post later ;) Now i'm looking for other designs to do. :P
Yes, i've already finished my very tiny micromachines sized figure of the Steven Messing Deacon and a diorama of his mural... will take pics and post later ;) Now i'm looking for other designs to do. :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 11, 2013, 10:28:52 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 11, 2013, 10:28:52 PM
Always wanted to do a clay Cthulhu idol... I may as well try when September comes ashore.
Cannot wait to see your maquette! The advantage of making something like a Shoggoth is that you do not have to worry for symmetry.
Cannot wait to see your maquette! The advantage of making something like a Shoggoth is that you do not have to worry for symmetry.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Aug 11, 2013, 10:35:53 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Aug 11, 2013, 10:35:53 PM
Oh i learned very quickly that in general, doing monsters is a lot easier than doing humans at the tiny size i work in. :laugh: Doing human faces at micro machines scale with a nice degree of accuracy is... gah! a fools errand.. :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: [cancerblack] on Aug 11, 2013, 11:12:31 PM
Post by: [cancerblack] on Aug 11, 2013, 11:12:31 PM
Got any pics of anything you've done so far?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 11, 2013, 11:32:21 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 11, 2013, 11:32:21 PM
Here's the design from the video game:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-K2mY0UlhRw0%2FUSM9xcU1rFI%2FAAAAAAAACI8%2F_XzP3nUcFQo%2Fs1600%2FCall_of_Cthulhu_Shoggoth_Dark_Corners_of_the_Earth.png&hash=efa0e392c0f960855627303c78a649af9c8f53e5)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-K2mY0UlhRw0%2FUSM9xcU1rFI%2FAAAAAAAACI8%2F_XzP3nUcFQo%2Fs1600%2FCall_of_Cthulhu_Shoggoth_Dark_Corners_of_the_Earth.png&hash=efa0e392c0f960855627303c78a649af9c8f53e5)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 12, 2013, 01:00:47 AM
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 12, 2013, 01:00:47 AM
Quote from: KiramidHead on Aug 11, 2013, 11:32:21 PMDamn, the number of times that thing kills. Don't miss a single door or you are screwed.
Here's the design from the video game:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-K2mY0UlhRw0%2FUSM9xcU1rFI%2FAAAAAAAACI8%2F_XzP3nUcFQo%2Fs1600%2FCall_of_Cthulhu_Shoggoth_Dark_Corners_of_the_Earth.png&hash=efa0e392c0f960855627303c78a649af9c8f53e5)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Aug 12, 2013, 04:11:18 AM
Post by: Blacklabel on Aug 12, 2013, 04:11:18 AM
Quote from: [CANCERBLACK] on Aug 11, 2013, 11:12:31 PM
Got any pics of anything you've done so far?
Quote from: Omegazilla on Aug 11, 2013, 10:28:52 PM
Cannot wait to see your maquette!
Prepare to be underwhelmed! :laugh:
Posted here:
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=139.msg1762888#new (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=139.msg1762888#new)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: [cancerblack] on Aug 12, 2013, 08:56:16 AM
Post by: [cancerblack] on Aug 12, 2013, 08:56:16 AM
Quote from: Blacklabel on Aug 12, 2013, 04:11:18 AMQuote from: [CANCERBLACK] on Aug 11, 2013, 11:12:31 PM
Got any pics of anything you've done so far?Quote from: Omegazilla on Aug 11, 2013, 10:28:52 PM
Cannot wait to see your maquette!
Prepare to be underwhelmed! :laugh:
Posted here:
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=139.msg1762888#new (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=139.msg1762888#new)
Very cool. Is the mural a print or is it actually in three dimensions? I can't quite tell.
I'm doing something similar, as it happens:
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg6%2F6522%2Fp1010428c.jpg&hash=aa3e9b8bd66ec20da7ff3ea05f5e4652bd52cd2a)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg402%2F4156%2F28mm02.jpg&hash=466e12dc7ec0c83100376ee5b1b1814cfffea848)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg694%2F441%2F28mm01.jpg&hash=27aa57e18943eeb7e8fd5a5ca416650d5cec42dc)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg402%2F4156%2F28mm02.jpg&hash=466e12dc7ec0c83100376ee5b1b1814cfffea848)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg694%2F441%2F28mm01.jpg&hash=27aa57e18943eeb7e8fd5a5ca416650d5cec42dc)
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 12, 2013, 12:53:42 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 12, 2013, 12:53:42 PM
Quote from: KiramidHead on Aug 11, 2013, 11:32:21 PM
Here's the design from the video game:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-K2mY0UlhRw0%2FUSM9xcU1rFI%2FAAAAAAAACI8%2F_XzP3nUcFQo%2Fs1600%2FCall_of_Cthulhu_Shoggoth_Dark_Corners_of_the_Earth.png&hash=efa0e392c0f960855627303c78a649af9c8f53e5)
That game scared the living hell out of me. I had to stop playing after the fish-monster that was supposedly a wife to one of the Innsmouth residents attacked me.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 12, 2013, 02:55:23 PM
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 12, 2013, 02:55:23 PM
The game had great atmosphere and lots of dread, but the thing that unsettled me the most were the f**king starfish of death.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Aug 12, 2013, 03:20:17 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Aug 12, 2013, 03:20:17 PM
Quote from: [CANCERBLACK] on Aug 12, 2013, 08:56:16 AM
Very cool. Is the mural a print or is it actually in three dimensions? I can't quite tell.
Thanks. The answer is... both. :P It's a a print that i 3D-ified a bit :P Printed it 3 times and then cut and glued it in layers to really give it textures closer to the one in the film :P All of them still need some work here and there.
And your figures look amaaaaaaazeeeee. Great work!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 12, 2013, 03:25:39 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 12, 2013, 03:25:39 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 12, 2013, 12:53:42 PMQuote from: KiramidHead on Aug 11, 2013, 11:32:21 PM
Here's the design from the video game:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-K2mY0UlhRw0%2FUSM9xcU1rFI%2FAAAAAAAACI8%2F_XzP3nUcFQo%2Fs1600%2FCall_of_Cthulhu_Shoggoth_Dark_Corners_of_the_Earth.png&hash=efa0e392c0f960855627303c78a649af9c8f53e5)
That game scared the living hell out of me. I had to stop playing after the fish-monster that was supposedly a wife to one of the Innsmouth residents attacked me.
That scene was excellent. Too bad the game and its controls got to shit pretty quickly.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 19, 2013, 07:17:40 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 19, 2013, 07:17:40 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/578403_635207493169830_231154457_n.jpg)
Spoiler
Tomorrow is the man's birthday too.
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 19, 2013, 07:21:48 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 19, 2013, 07:21:48 PM
Quote from: Omegazilla on Aug 19, 2013, 07:17:40 PM(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/578403_635207493169830_231154457_n.jpg)
Probably for the best. Wouldn't want to end up like Sam Neill.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 19, 2013, 07:34:33 PM
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 19, 2013, 07:34:33 PM
Will probably knock out Call of Cthulhu to celebrate.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: RagingDragon on Aug 19, 2013, 10:04:08 PM
Post by: RagingDragon on Aug 19, 2013, 10:04:08 PM
Quote from: KiramidHead on Aug 12, 2013, 03:25:39 PMI think that's one of the most underrated games of all time. I really enjoyed it, and found no problem with the controls or anything. My strongest complaint would be that the very frightening and effective atmosphere can make the more mundane key-hunting aspects get boring, but this is hardly a game killer.Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 12, 2013, 12:53:42 PMQuote from: KiramidHead on Aug 11, 2013, 11:32:21 PM
Here's the design from the video game:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-K2mY0UlhRw0%2FUSM9xcU1rFI%2FAAAAAAAACI8%2F_XzP3nUcFQo%2Fs1600%2FCall_of_Cthulhu_Shoggoth_Dark_Corners_of_the_Earth.png&hash=efa0e392c0f960855627303c78a649af9c8f53e5)
That game scared the living hell out of me. I had to stop playing after the fish-monster that was supposedly a wife to one of the Innsmouth residents attacked me.
That scene was excellent. Too bad the game and its controls got to shit pretty quickly.
I still listen to this mind-blowing shit on the reg:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETBkd1QpidY# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETBkd1QpidY#)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 19, 2013, 10:07:00 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 19, 2013, 10:07:00 PM
Quote from: RagingDragon on Aug 19, 2013, 10:04:08 PMQuote from: KiramidHead on Aug 12, 2013, 03:25:39 PMI think that's one of the most underrated games of all time. I really enjoyed it, and found no problem with the controls or anything. My strongest complaint would be that the very frightening and effective atmosphere can make the more mundane key-hunting aspects get boring, but this is hardly a game killer.Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 12, 2013, 12:53:42 PMQuote from: KiramidHead on Aug 11, 2013, 11:32:21 PM
Here's the design from the video game:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-K2mY0UlhRw0%2FUSM9xcU1rFI%2FAAAAAAAACI8%2F_XzP3nUcFQo%2Fs1600%2FCall_of_Cthulhu_Shoggoth_Dark_Corners_of_the_Earth.png&hash=efa0e392c0f960855627303c78a649af9c8f53e5)
That game scared the living hell out of me. I had to stop playing after the fish-monster that was supposedly a wife to one of the Innsmouth residents attacked me.
That scene was excellent. Too bad the game and its controls got to shit pretty quickly.
I still listen to this mind-blowing shit on the reg:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETBkd1QpidY# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETBkd1QpidY#)
The mouse sensitivity is so whacked out that I spin 360 degrees at the slightest touch. I didn't much care for the shooting controls or the forced manual reloading, either.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2013, 08:12:25 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2013, 08:12:25 AM
Today is Lovecraft Day!
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-Y5ctpOLohj8%2FTz2BYAQwQKI%2FAAAAAAAABGs%2Fmnj0s-77bzM%2Fs1600%2Fthe%252Bold%252Bones%252Breturn.jpg&hash=f5bf2dc229b920d1881cbb76fe4e5fc207539aae)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-Y5ctpOLohj8%2FTz2BYAQwQKI%2FAAAAAAAABGs%2Fmnj0s-77bzM%2Fs1600%2Fthe%252Bold%252Bones%252Breturn.jpg&hash=f5bf2dc229b920d1881cbb76fe4e5fc207539aae)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: RagingDragon on Aug 20, 2013, 08:15:49 AM
Post by: RagingDragon on Aug 20, 2013, 08:15:49 AM
^Man, I played it on Xbox. It was great! And I play a lot of shooters, so I appreciated that the clumsy shooting mechanics represented someone who wasn't overly confident with a gun. I loved that you could still kill people, but you had to be very careful and really take your time because you were by no means a badass.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: [cancerblack] on Aug 20, 2013, 08:39:23 AM
Post by: [cancerblack] on Aug 20, 2013, 08:39:23 AM
Today, in honor of The Man, I got off my arse and designed a stage costume for a Nightgaunt. Will post pics when I get my A3 scanner up and running. :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 20, 2013, 12:35:09 PM
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 20, 2013, 12:35:09 PM
Happy birthday Howie. Plan to sit down and read a favorite today.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2013, 05:13:10 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2013, 05:13:10 PM
I have read Dagon, The Colour out of Space, The Dunwich Horror, The Whisperer in Darkness, and to top it off, The Call of Cthulhu.
Going to watch the HPLHS movie shortly. :)
Going to watch the HPLHS movie shortly. :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 20, 2013, 06:34:28 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 20, 2013, 06:34:28 PM
Quote from: Omegazilla on Aug 20, 2013, 05:13:10 PM
I have read Dagon, The Colour out of Space, The Dunwich Horror, The Whisperer in Darkness, and to top it off, The Call of Cthulhu.
Going to watch the HPLHS movie shortly. :)
Which one?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2013, 06:38:27 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2013, 06:38:27 PM
The Call of Cthulhu, obviously. :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 20, 2013, 06:39:31 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 20, 2013, 06:39:31 PM
Quote from: Omegazilla on Aug 20, 2013, 06:38:27 PM
The Call of Cthulhu, obviously. :)
My copies of both are in storage. :(
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 15, 2013, 02:31:43 PM
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 15, 2013, 02:31:43 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc09.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Ff%2F2013%2F092%2F5%2F3%2Fexpedition_no__47_by_akonstad-d608dik.jpg&hash=83082f6ba98eb00eb4e29bf8523bde93678ae63b)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 15, 2013, 05:15:48 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 15, 2013, 05:15:48 PM
That's pretty awesome. Always loved the claustrophobic look of those scuba-suits, and the aesthetic works perfectly with Mr. Cthulhu (who himself looks pretty great as well, I should add).
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Oct 15, 2013, 05:22:18 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Oct 15, 2013, 05:22:18 PM
What did everyone think of the Cthulhu design in the Del Toro Simpsons opening?
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.cdnds.net%2F13%2F40%2F618x345%2Fmovies-guillermo-del-toro-the-simpsons-cthulhu.jpg&hash=5c2fd89744eda9fa698ced2c39acd76c0541c5eb)
:laugh:
Indicative of his look in the "Mountains of Madness" film? :P
I quite like how it has lots of eyes... the original Lovecraft drawing seemed to indicate at a larger number of eyes than the typical 2 we see him with.. less of a humanoid face..
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flovecraftzine.files.wordpress.com%2F2012%2F03%2Fcthulhu-drawing-by-hpl.jpg&hash=e7bfd55dc25c080a700c749da87de366d7af9f5f)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.cdnds.net%2F13%2F40%2F618x345%2Fmovies-guillermo-del-toro-the-simpsons-cthulhu.jpg&hash=5c2fd89744eda9fa698ced2c39acd76c0541c5eb)
:laugh:
Indicative of his look in the "Mountains of Madness" film? :P
I quite like how it has lots of eyes... the original Lovecraft drawing seemed to indicate at a larger number of eyes than the typical 2 we see him with.. less of a humanoid face..
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flovecraftzine.files.wordpress.com%2F2012%2F03%2Fcthulhu-drawing-by-hpl.jpg&hash=e7bfd55dc25c080a700c749da87de366d7af9f5f)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 15, 2013, 06:27:01 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 15, 2013, 06:27:01 PM
God I hope not. I mean I loved the wink at Lovecraft enthusiasts but I wouldn't like that design as an actual movie Cthulhu.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Oct 15, 2013, 07:25:48 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Oct 15, 2013, 07:25:48 PM
Of course, remember that what we see on the simpsons opening is a simplified comic booky version of Del Toro's design. :P
It could look good with the typical great detail creatures have in Del Toro's flicks. :P
Btw.. there's still talks about At the Mountains of Madness... they are still trying to make it happen.... let's hope for the best.
It could look good with the typical great detail creatures have in Del Toro's flicks. :P
Btw.. there's still talks about At the Mountains of Madness... they are still trying to make it happen.... let's hope for the best.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 15, 2013, 07:35:41 PM
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 15, 2013, 07:35:41 PM
Any version of Cthulhu is the best version. Can't f**k it up.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 15, 2013, 07:36:02 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 15, 2013, 07:36:02 PM
I do know that. But I prefer Cthulhu with a proper octopoid head (without an external mouth like that) and most of all it should adhere to the description. Means two arms, two legs, big wings, 'prodigious' claws.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 15, 2013, 07:45:30 PM
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 15, 2013, 07:45:30 PM
It should, but it won't matter because it will be best version.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Oct 15, 2013, 08:53:49 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Oct 15, 2013, 08:53:49 PM
How about no Cthulhu for ATMOM? Seriously, that part of the script was just dumb.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: [cancerblack] on Oct 15, 2013, 08:56:42 PM
Post by: [cancerblack] on Oct 15, 2013, 08:56:42 PM
Quote from: Blacklabel on Oct 15, 2013, 05:22:18 PM
What did everyone think of the Cthulhu design in the Del Toro Simpsons opening?
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.cdnds.net%2F13%2F40%2F618x345%2Fmovies-guillermo-del-toro-the-simpsons-cthulhu.jpg&hash=5c2fd89744eda9fa698ced2c39acd76c0541c5eb)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pammarketingnut.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FiStock_000014250706XSmall.jpg&hash=598e12e8044e823c1f5a479b1b7fb7cab1dc1662)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Oct 15, 2013, 09:13:13 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Oct 15, 2013, 09:13:13 PM
Quote from: KiramidHead on Oct 15, 2013, 08:53:49 PM
How about no Cthulhu for ATMOM? Seriously, that part of the script was just dumb.
Cutting Cthulhu out of ATMOM would probably mean less 20 000 000 $ for budget. :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 15, 2013, 09:15:16 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 15, 2013, 09:15:16 PM
Can anyone give a a brief description of the role Cthulhu played in the script?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Oct 15, 2013, 09:16:05 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Oct 15, 2013, 09:16:05 PM
Quote from: Blacklabel on Oct 15, 2013, 09:13:13 PMQuote from: KiramidHead on Oct 15, 2013, 08:53:49 PM
How about no Cthulhu for ATMOM? Seriously, that part of the script was just dumb.
Cutting Cthulhu out of ATMOM would probably mean less 20 000 000 $ for budget. :laugh:
The shoggoths perform a f**king circle dance to summon him. :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Oct 15, 2013, 10:04:31 PM
Post by: Gilfryd on Oct 15, 2013, 10:04:31 PM
The four arms bring to mind the Harryhausen Kraken, and the mouth is very Guy Davis.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: [cancerblack] on Oct 15, 2013, 11:57:45 PM
Post by: [cancerblack] on Oct 15, 2013, 11:57:45 PM
Quote from: KiramidHead on Oct 15, 2013, 09:16:05 PMQuote from: Blacklabel on Oct 15, 2013, 09:13:13 PMQuote from: KiramidHead on Oct 15, 2013, 08:53:49 PM
How about no Cthulhu for ATMOM? Seriously, that part of the script was just dumb.
Cutting Cthulhu out of ATMOM would probably mean less 20 000 000 $ for budget. :laugh:
The shoggoths perform a f**king circle dance to summon him. :laugh:
Was that the mind-shattering horror at the end, or just ham-fistedly inserted elsewhere?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Oct 16, 2013, 12:09:19 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Oct 16, 2013, 12:09:19 AM
Quote from: [CANCERBLACK] on Oct 15, 2013, 11:57:45 PMQuote from: KiramidHead on Oct 15, 2013, 09:16:05 PMQuote from: Blacklabel on Oct 15, 2013, 09:13:13 PMQuote from: KiramidHead on Oct 15, 2013, 08:53:49 PM
How about no Cthulhu for ATMOM? Seriously, that part of the script was just dumb.
Cutting Cthulhu out of ATMOM would probably mean less 20 000 000 $ for budget. :laugh:
The shoggoths perform a f**king circle dance to summon him. :laugh:
Yep. Cthulhu comes over the mountains after the shoggoths do their dance and then he grabs the boat the leads are getting away on.
Was that the mind-shattering horror at the end, or just ham-fistedly inserted elsewhere?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 16, 2013, 05:21:17 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 16, 2013, 05:21:17 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 15, 2013, 09:15:16 PMThe Shoggoths summon him, he tries to squawash the boat (or plane? I don't remember) but with no luck.
Can anyone give a a brief description of the role Cthulhu played in the script?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Oct 16, 2013, 05:26:55 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Oct 16, 2013, 05:26:55 AM
Quote from: Omegazilla on Oct 16, 2013, 05:21:17 AMQuote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 15, 2013, 09:15:16 PMThe Shoggoths summon him, he tries to squawash the boat (or plane? I don't remember) but with no luck.
Can anyone give a a brief description of the role Cthulhu played in the script?
It was a boat, and Cthulhu just randomly decides to f**k off and leave them alone. Oh, and there's something about a man in black.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Oct 16, 2013, 05:30:17 AM
Post by: SM on Oct 16, 2013, 05:30:17 AM
IA NYARTLATHOTEP!!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 16, 2013, 12:50:33 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 16, 2013, 12:50:33 PM
Quote from: Omegazilla on Oct 15, 2013, 06:27:01 PM
God I hope not. I mean I loved the wink at Lovecraft enthusiasts but I wouldn't like that design as an actual movie Cthulhu.
I thought most Cthulhu images drew him with two eyes only. The multi-eyed design looks weird to me.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 16, 2013, 02:46:27 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 16, 2013, 02:46:27 PM
Lovecraft himself drew it with 3 triangularly disposed eyes.
But that's not what I don't like about it.
But that's not what I don't like about it.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 17, 2013, 12:16:10 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 17, 2013, 12:16:10 PM
Then what is it? Come on Omega, don't tease me now.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 17, 2013, 04:32:51 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 17, 2013, 04:32:51 PM
The external mouth. I want a proper cephalopod-like head. Also the four arms (Cthulhu has two), useless wings and absolute lack of legs.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Oct 17, 2013, 04:58:56 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Oct 17, 2013, 04:58:56 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.komixjam.it%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F02%2F1297937991park10.jpg&hash=a6e5f8893f25d93dd74a37e75f30836ab0a8d208)
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(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F_LJjVAhWDeuk%2FTNycKYqcamI%2FAAAAAAAAB9Q%2FjHB8yoEr8gE%2Fs1600%2FSouth%2BPark%2BCthulhu.jpg&hash=df6ebb0aa99f6a1534e0adfb0fcd5cc014abb8dd)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Oct 17, 2013, 10:06:04 PM
Post by: Gilfryd on Oct 17, 2013, 10:06:04 PM
Aren't the wings described as vestigial, withered away almost?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Oct 17, 2013, 10:35:04 PM
Post by: SM on Oct 17, 2013, 10:35:04 PM
Where he going - he don't need wings.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Oct 17, 2013, 11:20:09 PM
Post by: Gilfryd on Oct 17, 2013, 11:20:09 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.onesite.com%2Fcapcom-unity.com%2Fuser%2Fdocbrown1885%2Fprofile.jpg%3Ftype%3Duser%26amp%3Bts%3D0524-1200&hash=84ea519ee4d7facd1d11917d4ed32f840ac7d069)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 18, 2013, 05:21:45 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Oct 18, 2013, 05:21:45 AM
Quote from: Gilfryd on Oct 17, 2013, 10:06:04 PMRudimentary is the term that was used; but then they were also 'long and narrow'.
Aren't the wings described as vestigial, withered away almost?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Nov 07, 2013, 01:15:12 AM
Post by: Blacklabel on Nov 07, 2013, 01:15:12 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3-ec.buzzfed.com%2Fstatic%2F2013-11%2Fenhanced%2Fwebdr02%2F5%2F17%2Fenhanced-buzz-20569-1383690307-16.jpg&hash=42e668679f9f9a40162637cdf29b718c65be3e99)
sketch of Cthulhu from Del Toro's book, Cabinet of Curiosities. :P
sketch of Cthulhu from Del Toro's book, Cabinet of Curiosities. :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Nov 07, 2013, 01:41:13 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Nov 07, 2013, 01:41:13 AM
Nice.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 07, 2013, 04:47:39 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 07, 2013, 04:47:39 AM
Quote from: Blacklabel on Nov 07, 2013, 01:15:12 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3-ec.buzzfed.com%2Fstatic%2F2013-11%2Fenhanced%2Fwebdr02%2F5%2F17%2Fenhanced-buzz-20569-1383690307-16.jpg&hash=42e668679f9f9a40162637cdf29b718c65be3e99)
sketch of Cthulhu from Del Toro's book, Cabinet of Curiosities. :P
I need that book...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Nov 17, 2013, 06:13:03 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Nov 17, 2013, 06:13:03 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc02.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Fi%2F2012%2F290%2Ff%2F4%2Fcthulhu_by_douzen-d5i2saj.jpg&hash=1509d1b79f5cd75defd45c63ac84208f995d5fe2)
by
http://douzen.deviantart.com/art/Cthulhu-332693947 (http://douzen.deviantart.com/art/Cthulhu-332693947)
YUP YUP YUP YUP
Favourite Cthulhu design so far. :)
by
http://douzen.deviantart.com/art/Cthulhu-332693947 (http://douzen.deviantart.com/art/Cthulhu-332693947)
YUP YUP YUP YUP
Favourite Cthulhu design so far. :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Nov 17, 2013, 06:30:17 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Nov 17, 2013, 06:30:17 PM
Now those are prodigious claws.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Nov 17, 2013, 09:54:00 PM
Post by: Shasvre on Nov 17, 2013, 09:54:00 PM
Quote from: Blacklabel on Nov 17, 2013, 06:13:03 PMVery nice. :)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc02.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Fi%2F2012%2F290%2Ff%2F4%2Fcthulhu_by_douzen-d5i2saj.jpg&hash=1509d1b79f5cd75defd45c63ac84208f995d5fe2)
by
http://douzen.deviantart.com/art/Cthulhu-332693947 (http://douzen.deviantart.com/art/Cthulhu-332693947)
YUP YUP YUP YUP
Favourite Cthulhu design so far. :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 01, 2013, 10:01:02 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 01, 2013, 10:01:02 PM
Lovecraft's own sketch of an Elder Thing:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcontent.animalnewyork.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Flovecraft-artist-notebook.jpg&hash=d382171c74d78175e2a05a1f38f031f02a4cd63e)
http://www.animalnewyork.com/2013/h-p-lovecrafts-original-sketch-of-elder-things-is-precious/ (http://www.animalnewyork.com/2013/h-p-lovecrafts-original-sketch-of-elder-things-is-precious/)
Love it.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcontent.animalnewyork.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Flovecraft-artist-notebook.jpg&hash=d382171c74d78175e2a05a1f38f031f02a4cd63e)
http://www.animalnewyork.com/2013/h-p-lovecrafts-original-sketch-of-elder-things-is-precious/ (http://www.animalnewyork.com/2013/h-p-lovecrafts-original-sketch-of-elder-things-is-precious/)
Love it.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Dec 02, 2013, 09:45:12 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Dec 02, 2013, 09:45:12 AM
The handwriting makes it look like a page from the Necronomicon.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 09, 2014, 05:35:48 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 09, 2014, 05:35:48 PM
I'm just gonna leave this quote here, from Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosity:
"A custom made box holds stereoscopic photographs of the maquettes from the as-yet-unmade At the Mountains of Madness, a memento of eight months intense artistic development and preproduction planning. The original sculptures are far too large for the Rain Room. 'I'll need a whole Lovecraft room- which I'll build if we make the movie,' says Guillermo."
That... is awesome.
"A custom made box holds stereoscopic photographs of the maquettes from the as-yet-unmade At the Mountains of Madness, a memento of eight months intense artistic development and preproduction planning. The original sculptures are far too large for the Rain Room. 'I'll need a whole Lovecraft room- which I'll build if we make the movie,' says Guillermo."
That... is awesome.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: [cancerblack] on Jan 11, 2014, 11:01:13 PM
Post by: [cancerblack] on Jan 11, 2014, 11:01:13 PM
This one appealed to me on multiple levels:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1503955_530683743694354_2138654030_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1503955_530683743694354_2138654030_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 11, 2014, 11:03:22 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 11, 2014, 11:03:22 PM
I f**king love that strip. Cracks me up every time.
Cthulhu's face is just something.
Cthulhu's face is just something.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 11, 2014, 11:06:27 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 11, 2014, 11:06:27 PM
Every time I read that it makes me wish that the die was real :D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 12, 2014, 12:34:43 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 12, 2014, 12:34:43 AM
I have a game called Cthulhu Dice, but the massive pewter die doesn't look like that. :(
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 13, 2014, 12:56:53 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 13, 2014, 12:56:53 PM
Quote from: [CANCERBLACK] on Jan 11, 2014, 11:01:13 PM
This one appealed to me on multiple levels:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1503955_530683743694354_2138654030_n.jpg)
Ha, love it. I want a die like that.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: TJ Doc on Jan 17, 2014, 05:47:54 PM
Post by: TJ Doc on Jan 17, 2014, 05:47:54 PM
New Call of Cthulhu video game on the way. (http://www.polygon.com/2014/1/16/5316636/call-of-cthulhu-concept-art-gallery-frogwares)
I still haven't completed Dark Corners of the Earth.
I still haven't completed Dark Corners of the Earth.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 17, 2014, 06:52:19 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 17, 2014, 06:52:19 PM
They should make a game where you play Cthulhu and try to overthrow cosmic chaos by killing other Great Old Ones and acquiring their power in the process. Jussayin.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 17, 2014, 06:53:41 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 17, 2014, 06:53:41 PM
I just hope it's better than Dark Corners. The camera in the game was so f**king spastic it would spin around if you even slightly nudged the mouse. That made the chase scenes utter shit to play through.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Deathbearer on Jan 17, 2014, 07:35:29 PM
Post by: Deathbearer on Jan 17, 2014, 07:35:29 PM
Quote from: Omegazilla on Jan 17, 2014, 06:52:19 PM
They should make a game where you play Cthulhu and try to overthrow cosmic chaos by killing other Great Old Ones and acquiring their power in the process. Jussayin.
You can play as Cthulhu in Cthulhu Saves The World..
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 17, 2014, 09:02:04 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 17, 2014, 09:02:04 PM
Nah, something that actually takes itself seriously. Like some kind of Lovecraftian God of War.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Deathbearer on Jan 18, 2014, 02:28:59 PM
Post by: Deathbearer on Jan 18, 2014, 02:28:59 PM
Need Cthulhu?
(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/8005930752/h3C07324F/)
(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/8005930752/h3C07324F/)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Jan 18, 2014, 07:13:21 PM
Post by: Gilfryd on Jan 18, 2014, 07:13:21 PM
Just saw this- Kaiju Cthulhu!
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fth01.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2FPRE%2Fi%2F2014%2F016%2F6%2Fb%2Fcthulhu_as_a_kaiju_monster___kaijulhu_by_matthewpetz-d72dxa7.jpg&hash=e9a45391149123b6e8ed221389ff471588d8b689)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fth01.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2FPRE%2Fi%2F2014%2F016%2F6%2Fb%2Fcthulhu_as_a_kaiju_monster___kaijulhu_by_matthewpetz-d72dxa7.jpg&hash=e9a45391149123b6e8ed221389ff471588d8b689)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Jan 19, 2014, 10:27:18 PM
Post by: SM on Jan 19, 2014, 10:27:18 PM
Cthulhu is OG kaiju.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 20, 2014, 01:30:18 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 20, 2014, 01:30:18 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Jan 17, 2014, 05:47:54 PM
New Call of Cthulhu video game on the way. (http://www.polygon.com/2014/1/16/5316636/call-of-cthulhu-concept-art-gallery-frogwares)
I still haven't completed Dark Corners of the Earth.
Come to think of it, I think Telltale Games would make a great CoC game. They know the adventure genre quite well and I think they're style of point-and-click would be right at home.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 20, 2014, 02:35:20 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 20, 2014, 02:35:20 PM
Never even thought of them, but you're right. I could see them doing an excellent job with Cthulhu. Especially given the player's choice nature of the game...lots of consequences we would have to live with to drive us insane!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 20, 2014, 05:46:14 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 20, 2014, 05:46:14 PM
I'd like to see them tackle At the Mountains of Madness, or even The Shadow Out of Time.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Jan 20, 2014, 09:50:29 PM
Post by: SM on Jan 20, 2014, 09:50:29 PM
Lego Call Of Cthulhu FTW
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 20, 2014, 10:05:27 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 20, 2014, 10:05:27 PM
Quote from: SM on Jan 20, 2014, 09:50:29 PM
Lego Call Of Cthulhu FTW
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6Z6XQSaZ9E# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6Z6XQSaZ9E#)
Oh God... the most recent comment on the video :D
QuoteI went ahead and bought the the R'lyeh island Lego set to go with this, but I found the thing impossible to put together. One of the bricks looked acute but acted like it was obtuse.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Jan 20, 2014, 10:16:50 PM
Post by: SM on Jan 20, 2014, 10:16:50 PM
:D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 20, 2014, 10:42:30 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 20, 2014, 10:42:30 PM
:laugh: Clever.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 21, 2014, 05:34:06 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 21, 2014, 05:34:06 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 20, 2014, 10:05:27 PMQuote from: SM on Jan 20, 2014, 09:50:29 PM
Lego Call Of Cthulhu FTW
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6Z6XQSaZ9E# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6Z6XQSaZ9E#)
Oh God... the most recent comment on the video :DQuoteI went ahead and bought the the R'lyeh island Lego set to go with this, but I found the thing impossible to put together. One of the bricks looked acute but acted like it was obtuse.
Sheer brilliance :D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 22, 2014, 05:49:43 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 22, 2014, 05:49:43 PM
Just reread The Colour Out Of Space. God I love this story.
I didn't solely read it for enjoyment, however. I wanted to reacquaint myself with the nature and actions of the 'colour'. Will be helpful in the short screenplay that I am beginning to write, after spending a decent amount of time throwing some ideas around in my head :)
I didn't solely read it for enjoyment, however. I wanted to reacquaint myself with the nature and actions of the 'colour'. Will be helpful in the short screenplay that I am beginning to write, after spending a decent amount of time throwing some ideas around in my head :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 22, 2014, 07:21:56 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 22, 2014, 07:21:56 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 22, 2014, 05:49:43 PMColour me interested.
Will be helpful in the short screenplay that I am beginning to write, after spending a decent amount of time throwing some ideas around in my head :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: [cancerblack] on Jan 22, 2014, 09:46:34 PM
Post by: [cancerblack] on Jan 22, 2014, 09:46:34 PM
Finally watched In The Mouth Of Madness. Can't believe I'd not done so before.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 22, 2014, 09:48:04 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 22, 2014, 09:48:04 PM
Quote from: [CANCERBLACK] on Jan 22, 2014, 09:46:34 PMMy Deep One.
Finally watched In The Mouth Of Madness. Can't believe I'd not done so before.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: [cancerblack] on Jan 22, 2014, 10:13:37 PM
Post by: [cancerblack] on Jan 22, 2014, 10:13:37 PM
Quote from: Omegazilla on Jan 22, 2014, 09:48:04 PMQuote from: [CANCERBLACK] on Jan 22, 2014, 09:46:34 PMMy Deep One.
Finally watched In The Mouth Of Madness. Can't believe I'd not done so before.
*clawbump*
Actually, it was your sig that sold me on it in the end, OZ. I knew it was one of my favourite directors, one of my favourite actors and one of my favourite subjects, but somehow it'd always stayed on the backburner until I saw dem monsters.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 23, 2014, 03:50:30 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 23, 2014, 03:50:30 AM
Fantastic movie. I'd rank it alongside The Thing as Carpenter's best, based on what I've seen.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 23, 2014, 03:52:35 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 23, 2014, 03:52:35 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 23, 2014, 03:50:30 AM
Fantastic movie. I'd rank it alongside The Thing as Carpenter's best, based on what I've seen.
The whole Apocalypse Trilogy is really quite good.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 23, 2014, 03:56:54 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 23, 2014, 03:56:54 AM
Prince Of Darkness is really cool too, but I personally prefer the first and third installments.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 23, 2014, 03:58:03 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 23, 2014, 03:58:03 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 23, 2014, 03:56:54 AM
Prince Of Darkness is really cool too, but I personally prefer the first and third installments.
Honestly, I find it hard to choose between the second and third. The Thing is obviously my favorite.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 23, 2014, 06:26:19 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 23, 2014, 06:26:19 AM
Prince of Darkness is undoubtely great -- but compared to the other two, it becomes a bit lackluster. They're just superior.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sabby on Jan 23, 2014, 10:24:23 AM
Post by: Sabby on Jan 23, 2014, 10:24:23 AM
Does anyone know any good examples of Cosmic Horror? I did love when Lovecraft involved space.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 23, 2014, 02:35:56 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 23, 2014, 02:35:56 PM
Quote from: [CANCERBLACK] on Jan 22, 2014, 09:46:34 PM
Finally watched In The Mouth Of Madness. Can't believe I'd not done so before.
Isn't that film incredible? My girl and I watched it a few weeks back and we enjoyed it; trippiest film we'd ever seen.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 23, 2014, 02:55:37 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 23, 2014, 02:55:37 PM
Quote from: Sabby on Jan 23, 2014, 10:24:23 AM
Does anyone know any good examples of Cosmic Horror? I did love when Lovecraft involved space.
Book, or film? If it's film you're looking for Alien is probably the best example (but it is safe to assume you've seen that ;) ).
Event Horizon is pretty cool too, and I'd also recommend Hellboy (though that one doesn't take place in space, it most certainly involves a cosmic horror).
A few other films that'd I'd recommend that deal with Lovecraftian themes but don't really go into space are The Mist and John Carpenter's Apocalypse Trilogy (The Thing, Prince of Darkness, and In The Mouth Of Madness). You could also throw The Cabin In The Woods in there (though that one is much more in theme than in design, and it treats the style in an odd way-- I love it though, one of my favorite movies ever).
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sabby on Jan 23, 2014, 03:36:49 PM
Post by: Sabby on Jan 23, 2014, 03:36:49 PM
Thanks for the suggestions :) I actually found a really good example of what I'm after.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZuv3TFt7Ig (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZuv3TFt7Ig)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZuv3TFt7Ig (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZuv3TFt7Ig)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: [cancerblack] on Jan 23, 2014, 06:59:30 PM
Post by: [cancerblack] on Jan 23, 2014, 06:59:30 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jan 23, 2014, 02:35:56 PMQuote from: [CANCERBLACK] on Jan 22, 2014, 09:46:34 PM
Finally watched In The Mouth Of Madness. Can't believe I'd not done so before.
Isn't that film incredible? My girl and I watched it a few weeks back and we enjoyed it; trippiest film we'd ever seen.
Absolutely. I really enjoyed the parts with reality breaking down or looping, and I'm always down for some Sam Neill. Great stuff, 8.5/10.
Quote from: Sabby on Jan 23, 2014, 03:36:49 PM
Thanks for the suggestions :) I actually found a really good example of what I'm after.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZuv3TFt7Ig (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZuv3TFt7Ig)
Hellboy has some serious touches of that in places. Also strongly recommend Event Horizon if you've not seen it. And of course, one could make a case for Prometheus fitting in here.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 23, 2014, 07:27:30 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 23, 2014, 07:27:30 PM
Quote from: [CANCERBLACK] on Jan 23, 2014, 06:59:30 PM
ellboy has some serious touches of that in places.
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-eTJLz5iX-sk%2FTpHm4FnSBfI%2FAAAAAAAAAZY%2FV3ONzyXSzUA%2Fs1600%2FLovecraft-HellboyD.jpg&hash=9a523b5d4f63350b3c1f21690c9ccfb83a25028f)
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: [cancerblack] on Jan 23, 2014, 07:32:59 PM
Post by: [cancerblack] on Jan 23, 2014, 07:32:59 PM
Spoiler
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 23, 2014, 07:36:25 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 23, 2014, 07:36:25 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmonsterlegacy.files.wordpress.com%2F2013%2F03%2Fsammaelclose.jpg&hash=3eb08c6ac8dccdc6420396d782e2c4e92e8fbded)
Heh, link came from OZ's blog. Awesome. Anyways, Sabby, if you haven't already seen Hellboy I highly recommend it. The sequel is fantastic as well, but it deals with more of a mythological/folklore based style of horror than the Lovecraftian elements of the first.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 25, 2014, 02:28:57 AM
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 25, 2014, 02:28:57 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Mar 16, 2013, 02:44:44 AM
I've been told that my new art style was badass enough for people to suggest that I do drawings based on Lovecraft's stories, and uh...I decided to have a go at the creatures that are talked about in The Whisperer in Darkness:Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2FRandom%2Fwhispermonsterfinal_zps8ba0b83b.jpg&hash=59a58748b1e0d5248459e199413053309ec7d536)[close]
^^^ I decided to redraw the Mi-Go, or whatever it's called that I drew a while back.
Here it is:
Spoiler
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and:
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and:
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 25, 2014, 02:30:06 AM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 25, 2014, 02:30:06 AM
....that is just so BAWSE!
8) 8) 8)
8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 25, 2014, 02:30:54 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 25, 2014, 02:30:54 AM
Holy shit, that's really cool. The coloring in the first one is great, but I think I find myself drawn into the atmosphere of the black and white one even more. Nice work man.
Any particular story you read to inspire you to draw that?
Any particular story you read to inspire you to draw that?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 25, 2014, 02:32:08 AM
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 25, 2014, 02:32:08 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 25, 2014, 02:30:54 AM
Holy shit, that's really cool. The coloring in the first one is great, but I think I find myself drawn into the atmosphere of the black and white one even more. Nice work man.
Any particular story you read to inspire you to draw that?
Well it came from Whisperer in The Darkness when I read it, but these new drawings are just a revised and much clearer version of the one I drew back in 2012. Thanks for the kind words as well.
Quote from: Blacklabel on Jan 25, 2014, 02:30:06 AM
....that is just so BAWSE!
8) 8) 8)
f**k yes it is.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 25, 2014, 02:32:21 AM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 25, 2014, 02:32:21 AM
...now draw MECHACTHULHU.
(and his cyborg sidekick Monster X)
(and his cyborg sidekick Monster X)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 25, 2014, 02:33:29 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 25, 2014, 02:33:29 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jan 25, 2014, 02:32:08 AM
Well it came from Whisperer in The Darkness when I read it, but these new drawings are just a revised and much clearer version of the one I drew back in 2012.
Nice. Guess I know what the next short story I'm reading will be ;D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 25, 2014, 02:36:21 AM
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 25, 2014, 02:36:21 AM
Quote from: Blacklabel on Jan 25, 2014, 02:32:21 AM
...now draw MECHACTHULHU.
(and his cyborg sidekick Monster X)
LOL, I was pleading to Cvalda for this idea to go through!
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 25, 2014, 02:33:29 AMQuote from: ShadowPred on Jan 25, 2014, 02:32:08 AM
Well it came from Whisperer in The Darkness when I read it, but these new drawings are just a revised and much clearer version of the one I drew back in 2012.
Nice. Guess I know what the next short story I'm reading will be ;D
The very first one I read too, damn good.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 25, 2014, 02:42:12 AM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 25, 2014, 02:42:12 AM
:D MechaCthulhu bound to be popular with lil kids. X)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 25, 2014, 02:44:42 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 25, 2014, 02:44:42 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 25, 2014, 02:33:29 AMThe Whisperer in Darkness if my fav Lovecraft story. Even if the main character is kind of an idiot.
Nice. Guess I know what the next short story I'm reading will be ;D
Too bad the HPLHS movie adaptation didn't measure up.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 25, 2014, 02:48:48 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 25, 2014, 02:48:48 AM
From what I've read The Colour Out Of Space is still mine, though I have yet to read a few of his bigger stories.
Still want to see the HPLHS adaptation of The Call of Cthulhu, and there's a black and white adaptation of The Colour Out Of Space that I remember hearing about (I think from you a while ago, Cvalda) that I've been meaning to check out.
Still want to see the HPLHS adaptation of The Call of Cthulhu, and there's a black and white adaptation of The Colour Out Of Space that I remember hearing about (I think from you a while ago, Cvalda) that I've been meaning to check out.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 25, 2014, 02:53:54 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 25, 2014, 02:53:54 AM
The Colour Out of Space is probably Lovecraft's best story overall. The film adaptation is called Die Farbe:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t-MxVyublk# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t-MxVyublk#)
There have been other bigger adaptations, but they're all crap :P
Have you read The Shadow Out of Time? That's also fantastic -- and has a very cool short film adaptation here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7jp1CT1h6c#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7jp1CT1h6c#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t-MxVyublk# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t-MxVyublk#)
There have been other bigger adaptations, but they're all crap :P
Have you read The Shadow Out of Time? That's also fantastic -- and has a very cool short film adaptation here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7jp1CT1h6c#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7jp1CT1h6c#ws)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 25, 2014, 02:57:34 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 25, 2014, 02:57:34 AM
Quote from: Cvalda on Jan 25, 2014, 02:53:54 AM
Have you read The Shadow Out of Time? That's also fantastic -- and has a very cool short film adaptation here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7jp1CT1h6c#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7jp1CT1h6c#ws)
Don't think I have. Definitely going to, though, and will be sure to check out that video once I'm finished :)
Would you recommend Die Farbe?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 25, 2014, 03:00:23 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 25, 2014, 03:00:23 AM
It's not amazing, but it is the best film adaptation of the story by far, and the black and white is used to great effect when showing the colour.
The animator who did the wonderful Shadow Out of Time short film also just made this ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2flD8d4agh4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2flD8d4agh4#ws)
The animator who did the wonderful Shadow Out of Time short film also just made this ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2flD8d4agh4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2flD8d4agh4#ws)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Aspie on Jan 25, 2014, 03:04:13 AM
Post by: Aspie on Jan 25, 2014, 03:04:13 AM
ANOTHER CVALDA SIGHTING
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 25, 2014, 03:07:01 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 25, 2014, 03:07:01 AM
Quote from: Cvalda on Jan 25, 2014, 03:00:23 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2flD8d4agh4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2flD8d4agh4#ws)
Ha, that was great :D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 25, 2014, 03:08:56 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 25, 2014, 03:08:56 AM
Quote from: Aspie on Jan 25, 2014, 03:04:13 AM(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F25.media.tumblr.com%2F07e653529af35fe14a55f136901423b3%2Ftumblr_mmg5ucxWKT1robixfo1_500.png&hash=74f7992fd1faf64d262e13b8a1e38e38ef52c893)
ANOTHER CVALDA SIGHTING
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Aspie on Jan 25, 2014, 03:15:27 AM
Post by: Aspie on Jan 25, 2014, 03:15:27 AM
Quote from: Cvalda on Jan 25, 2014, 03:08:56 AMQuote from: Aspie on Jan 25, 2014, 03:04:13 AMhttp://25.media.tumblr.com/07e653529af35fe14a55f136901423b3/tumblr_mmg5ucxWKT1robixfo1_500.png
ANOTHER CVALDA SIGHTING
She's out there.
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Jan 26, 2014, 03:59:59 AM
Post by: Gilfryd on Jan 26, 2014, 03:59:59 AM
If you liked the first Hellboy movie and its Lovecraftian elements you should also enjoy the first comic miniseries
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.darkhorse.com%2Fcovers%2F300%2F12%2F12743.jpg&hash=41168e3901e15bdc74adaf62b83ad83306618714)
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 26, 2014, 06:54:46 AM
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 26, 2014, 06:54:46 AM
I wouldn't say it's my favourite, but I've always been partial to "The Picture in the House". It was nice and simple. No grand cosmological beings of unknowable evil, no ancient terrors awoken from the deep. Just some crazy dude in a house. Always appreciated how realistic it seemed in comparison to his usual cosmic variety of horror.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 26, 2014, 06:58:34 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 26, 2014, 06:58:34 AM
I have a hard time choosing, but I'd put "The Quest of Iranon" up there. It's poetic and beautiful, and the ending always gets me.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 26, 2014, 07:04:54 AM
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 26, 2014, 07:04:54 AM
Haven't read that one. Is it part of the Dream Cycle? Only read one story from that selection of stories, I think.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 26, 2014, 07:10:20 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 26, 2014, 07:10:20 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jan 26, 2014, 07:04:54 AM
Haven't read that one. Is it part of the Dream Cycle? Only read one story from that selection of stories, I think.
That would be it. It doesn't have many overt connections to the rest of the Cycle, but it's written in a similar style.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: bioweapon on Jan 26, 2014, 07:49:10 AM
Post by: bioweapon on Jan 26, 2014, 07:49:10 AM
I like Lovecraft, one of my favorite writers alongside Stanislaw Lem. I find his ouvre because of Poe, and a french horror writer whose name don´t remember right now.
There is something so unique about HPL writing that can´t be translated to cinema without being bored. I prefer movies that are heavy influenced by him, but without ever mentioning any word of his mythos - Alien the best example.
Allow me to present you one movie I consider HPL related, and by the way one of my top ten movies ever....
There is something so unique about HPL writing that can´t be translated to cinema without being bored. I prefer movies that are heavy influenced by him, but without ever mentioning any word of his mythos - Alien the best example.
Allow me to present you one movie I consider HPL related, and by the way one of my top ten movies ever....
Spoiler
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Spoiler
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 27, 2014, 12:35:01 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 27, 2014, 12:35:01 PM
I've never heard of that one. Is it any good? Also, there was nothing under the 2nd spoiler link.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 28, 2014, 12:34:13 AM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 28, 2014, 12:34:13 AM
http://www.hplovecraft.com/writings/texts/fiction/td.aspx (http://www.hplovecraft.com/writings/texts/fiction/td.aspx)
from The Thing on the Doorstep
GLUB GLUB! How Terrifying!
Yeah.. this story was a bit shit. :laugh:
from The Thing on the Doorstep
QuoteThe caller had on one of Edward's overcoats—its bottom almost touching the ground, and its sleeves rolled back yet still covering the hands. On the head was a slouch hat pulled low, while a black silk muffler concealed the face. As I stepped unsteadily forward, the figure made a semi-liquid sound like that I had heard over the telephone—"glub . . . glub . . ."—and thrust at me a large, closely written paper impaled on the end of a long pencil. Still reeling from the morbid and unaccountable foetor, I seized this paper and tried to read it in the light from the doorway.
GLUB GLUB! How Terrifying!
Yeah.. this story was a bit shit. :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 28, 2014, 02:25:14 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 28, 2014, 02:25:14 PM
Concept's terrifying. Not one of the best, but I do like that story.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 28, 2014, 02:26:04 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 28, 2014, 02:26:04 PM
Hey, it's not meant to be cosmically terrifying :P It's a domestic tragedy with cosmic horror overtones!
/apologist
/apologist
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 28, 2014, 03:11:13 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 28, 2014, 03:11:13 PM
Glub Glub.... it's just a silly story and never becomes horrifying at all. :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 28, 2014, 03:35:13 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 28, 2014, 03:35:13 PM
"Glub, glub" is the sound rotting, putrescent vocal chords would make, you fool! :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 28, 2014, 03:38:29 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 28, 2014, 03:38:29 PM
GLUB GLUB!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 28, 2014, 03:49:29 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 28, 2014, 03:49:29 PM
Quote from: Cvalda on Jan 28, 2014, 03:35:13 PM
you fool! :P
Spoiler
Warren is dead!
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 28, 2014, 03:51:14 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 28, 2014, 03:51:14 PM
Spoiler
You forgot to put that in BIG LETTERS. the hack writers way of making things REALLY IMPORTANT. :p Dat lovecraft.
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 28, 2014, 03:51:56 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 28, 2014, 03:51:56 PM
Quote from: Blacklabel on Jan 28, 2014, 03:38:29 PM
GLUB GLUB!
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Haters gonna hate
Haters gonna hate
Quote from: Omegazilla on Jan 28, 2014, 03:49:29 PMQuote from: Cvalda on Jan 28, 2014, 03:35:13 PM
you fool! :PSpoiler
Warren is dead![close]
:laugh:
Quote from: Blacklabel on Jan 28, 2014, 03:51:14 PMSHUN THE NON-BELIEVER :PSpoiler
You forgot to put that in BIG LETTERS. the hack writers way of making things REALLY IMPORTANT. :p Dat lovecraft.[close]
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Aspie on Jan 28, 2014, 03:54:45 PM
Post by: Aspie on Jan 28, 2014, 03:54:45 PM
So no Mountains of Madness because of Prometheus, huh?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 28, 2014, 03:58:31 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 28, 2014, 03:58:31 PM
Quote from: Aspie on Jan 28, 2014, 03:54:45 PMI'm not bothered, considering Del Toro's script was terrible.
So no Mountains of Madness because of Prometheus, huh?
Then again, so was Prometheus.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 28, 2014, 04:01:31 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 28, 2014, 04:01:31 PM
I would've rather had Del Toro's At the Mountains of Madness than Prometheus, personally. In one case, it's a crummy -- admittedly, and surprisingly -- adaptation. The novel is untouched. In the other, it's a thematic demolition of a series of films. Brutal.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 28, 2014, 04:03:09 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 28, 2014, 04:03:09 PM
Yeah, as much as I would love to see del Toro tackle that film that script, from what I heard, didn't really sound all too appealing.
With some rewrites I still think he would be the perfect man for the job, however.
With some rewrites I still think he would be the perfect man for the job, however.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 28, 2014, 04:04:23 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 28, 2014, 04:04:23 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 28, 2014, 04:03:09 PMExactly. The script needs a LOT of refurbishing.
Yeah, as much as I would love to see del Toro tackle that film that script, from what I heard, didn't really sound all too appealing.
With some rewrites I still think he would be the perfect man for the job, however.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Aspie on Jan 28, 2014, 04:09:11 PM
Post by: Aspie on Jan 28, 2014, 04:09:11 PM
Quote from: Cvalda on Jan 28, 2014, 03:58:31 PMQuote from: Aspie on Jan 28, 2014, 03:54:45 PMI'm not bothered, considering Del Toro's script was terrible.
So no Mountains of Madness because of Prometheus, huh?
Then again, so was Prometheus.
Quote from: Omegazilla on Jan 28, 2014, 04:01:31 PM
I would've rather had Del Toro's At the Mountains of Madness than Prometheus, personally. In one case, it's a crummy -- admittedly, and surprisingly -- adaptation. In the other, it's a thematic demolition of a series. Brutal.
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 28, 2014, 04:11:45 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 28, 2014, 04:11:45 PM
Quote from: Omegazilla on Jan 28, 2014, 04:04:23 PMQuote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 28, 2014, 04:03:09 PMExactly. The script needs a LOT of refurbishing.
Yeah, as much as I would love to see del Toro tackle that film that script, from what I heard, didn't really sound all too appealing.
With some rewrites I still think he would be the perfect man for the job, however.
Well, it was a first draft, and I remember del Toro saying that the final shooting script was quite different.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 28, 2014, 04:13:42 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 28, 2014, 04:13:42 PM
It looked pretty much like an early draft.. with every single god damned idea stuck in there.
Not much in there worthy of discussion....
The shooting script... that's what i'd like to read. :P
Not much in there worthy of discussion....
The shooting script... that's what i'd like to read. :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 28, 2014, 04:14:42 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 28, 2014, 04:14:42 PM
Tom Cruise probably exerted his producing powers and made it a parable for Scientology :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Aspie on Jan 28, 2014, 04:18:21 PM
Post by: Aspie on Jan 28, 2014, 04:18:21 PM
I would watch that.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 28, 2014, 04:18:53 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 28, 2014, 04:18:53 PM
Quote from: KiramidHead on Jan 28, 2014, 04:11:45 PMYeah, but I also recall something about him being 'adamant' about his vision.
Well, it was a first draft, and I remember del Toro saying that the final shooting script was quite different.
The problems I recall being in the script were:
-the overfocus on the 'creation' aspect (which is not in any way pivotal to the story, and is only suggested and left ambiguous in the novel);
-purposeless Cthulhu cameo (you can EASILY show him in a flashback with it being just as awesome, if not ten times more awesome than what they came up with);
-purposeless Nyarlathothep cameo (has little to do with the story being told);
-Shoggoths going The Thing (which actually has reasoning behind it, but I prefer the faintly self-luminous blob train);
-Shoggoths defeated with SALT (which, again, has its narrative purpose -- but this isn't The Chronicles of Spiderwick).
Quote from: Cvalda on Jan 28, 2014, 04:14:42 PM...which is probably the reason it had so much useless focus on the creation aspect.
Tom Cruise probably exerted his producing powers and made it a parable for Scientology :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 28, 2014, 04:23:18 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 28, 2014, 04:23:18 PM
Quote from: Omegazilla on Jan 28, 2014, 04:18:53 PM
-purposeless Nyarlathothep cameo (has little to do with the story being told);
But he's Satan and WWII is the end of teh world. :P f**k me, that was dumb.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 28, 2014, 04:27:40 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 28, 2014, 04:27:40 PM
Quote from: Omegazilla on Jan 28, 2014, 04:18:53 PM
The problems I recall being in the script were:
-the overfocus on the 'creation' aspect (which is not in any way pivotal to the story, and is only suggested and left ambiguous in the novel);
-purposeless Cthulhu cameo (you can EASILY show him in a flashback with it being just as awesome, if not ten times more awesome than what they came up with);
-purposeless Nyarlathothep cameo (has little to do with the story being told);
-Shoggoths going The Thing (which actually has reasoning behind it, but I prefer the faintly self-luminous blob train);
-Shoggoths defeated with SALT (which, again, has its narrative purpose -- but this isn't The Chronicles of Spiderwick).
(https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/365x210q90/842/38n.png)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Aspie on Jan 28, 2014, 04:35:36 PM
Post by: Aspie on Jan 28, 2014, 04:35:36 PM
eewwwwwww for some reason I thought there was an overwhelmingly positive response to his script.
Hence the disappointment of Prometheus delaying it for at least a decade.
Hence the disappointment of Prometheus delaying it for at least a decade.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 28, 2014, 04:48:35 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 28, 2014, 04:48:35 PM
Despite all the things I don't like about it, it's 100 times better than Prometheus on the paper.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 28, 2014, 04:55:21 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 28, 2014, 04:55:21 PM
And the first third was actually pretty good. It just shat the bed the moment the shoggoths showed up.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Eva on Jan 28, 2014, 08:39:09 PM
Post by: Eva on Jan 28, 2014, 08:39:09 PM
Nooo... why does Cvalda chose to log on when I'm not here? Zcry.... :'(
About the movie, will they just make it ffs?
About the movie, will they just make it ffs?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 29, 2014, 12:15:43 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 29, 2014, 12:15:43 AM
Quote from: Eva on Jan 28, 2014, 08:39:09 PMThe stars must be right ;D
Nooo... why does Cvalda chose to log on when I'm not here? Zcry.... :'(
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Eva on Jan 29, 2014, 12:19:17 AM
Post by: Eva on Jan 29, 2014, 12:19:17 AM
CVALDA!!! :-*
How have you been? :)
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How have you been? :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 29, 2014, 12:20:23 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 29, 2014, 12:20:23 AM
Shit, generally :P You?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Eva on Jan 29, 2014, 12:22:33 AM
Post by: Eva on Jan 29, 2014, 12:22:33 AM
Writing you a pm, because... I've already attempted to derail Aspie's thread. Two derailed threads in one day won't look good on my resume... :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 29, 2014, 12:27:15 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 29, 2014, 12:27:15 AM
:-* ;)
SO HOW BOUT THAT LOVECRAFT.
Finally completed reading every one of his stories bar some revision work last week. Felt good. Anyone read "The Horror in the Museum"? Sounds like trashy pulp fun.
SO HOW BOUT THAT LOVECRAFT.
Finally completed reading every one of his stories bar some revision work last week. Felt good. Anyone read "The Horror in the Museum"? Sounds like trashy pulp fun.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 29, 2014, 12:28:25 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 29, 2014, 12:28:25 AM
Quote from: Cvalda on Jan 29, 2014, 12:27:15 AM
:-* ;)
SO HOW BOUT THAT LOVECRAFT.
Finally completed reading every one of his stories bar some revision work last week. Felt good. Anyone read "The Horror in the Museum"? Sounds like trashy pulp fun.
I haven't managed to read his revisions yet. I've read everything else, though.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 29, 2014, 12:36:18 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Jan 29, 2014, 12:36:18 AM
Of his revisions I've only read "The Curse of Yig" (yeaaaaars ago, remember nothing of it -- read it at the same time as "The Haunter of the Dark" which I've always retained strong impressions of, so that might be saying something about "Yig") and "The Mound", which has an excellent opening and then turns into a kind of lesser forerunner of At the Mountains of Madness and The Shadow Out of Time.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 29, 2014, 12:59:33 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 29, 2014, 12:59:33 AM
I only know Yig as the monster I fought in a game of Arkham Horror. f**ker went down from some tommy gun rounds. :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 29, 2014, 06:31:28 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 29, 2014, 06:31:28 AM
The Horror in the Museum is pretty neat. I really do like it and the creature in it is quite interesting.
Curse of Yig is basically meh. Expected more.
The Mound is a nice glass of nope. One of Lovecraft's worst writings.
Curse of Yig is basically meh. Expected more.
The Mound is a nice glass of nope. One of Lovecraft's worst writings.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 29, 2014, 06:47:05 PM
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 29, 2014, 06:47:05 PM
Posted this in the art thread:
Cvalda finally getting the drawing she's been wanting since forever (past week).
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Cvalda finally getting the drawing she's been wanting since forever (past week).
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 29, 2014, 06:48:34 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 29, 2014, 06:48:34 PM
"I'm gonna try waking up again. i hope to f**k that no one rams a boat at me this time."
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 29, 2014, 10:25:58 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jan 29, 2014, 10:25:58 PM
YUSS. Love the multiple eyes :P
He does look like he's seen better days, though.
He does look like he's seen better days, though.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sabby on Jan 30, 2014, 08:13:16 AM
Post by: Sabby on Jan 30, 2014, 08:13:16 AM
Something I really wasn't expecting to say, but Demons Souls has some pretty cool Lovecraft elements to it. I never played it until today.
Story seems to be a straight lift of Cthulhu's return from a modern setting to a classical fantasy one. The 'Old One' awakens, which causes everyone to slowly go insane. Most of the enemies that aren't the result of crazy natives seem to pretty standard Eldritch Horrors.
Story seems to be a straight lift of Cthulhu's return from a modern setting to a classical fantasy one. The 'Old One' awakens, which causes everyone to slowly go insane. Most of the enemies that aren't the result of crazy natives seem to pretty standard Eldritch Horrors.
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A shame the Old One itself looks more like your typical bipedal Dragon Man
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Jan 31, 2014, 10:27:53 AM
Post by: Gilfryd on Jan 31, 2014, 10:27:53 AM
On del Toro and Mountains of Madness...
http://io9.com/guillermo-del-toro-explains-why-he-wants-to-ruin-the-hu-1445090880 (http://io9.com/guillermo-del-toro-explains-why-he-wants-to-ruin-the-hu-1445090880)
QuoteWe ask if del Toro thinks Mountains might get made in five or 10 years, and he responds, "hopefully before that. I was just talking to [Producer] Don Murphy yesterday... and they are absolutely working for the movie to happen, and they will never give up. And I'll never give up. But it has to happen with the right budget, and the right team."
Part of the problem, says del Toro, is that studios want horror films to be low budget, "so the profit is huge. And there are great low-budget horror movies. I have produced and directed a few. But the Lovecraft universe has such a scale in Mountains of Madness, that it's impossible to do that."
But couldn't del Toro pitch it as an adventure story? We ask. It's definitely a genre mix, del Toro says: "It's basically like a Shackleton exploration movie, combined with an anthropological adventure and geological exploration, and finally horror surfaces out of all that."
http://io9.com/guillermo-del-toro-explains-why-he-wants-to-ruin-the-hu-1445090880 (http://io9.com/guillermo-del-toro-explains-why-he-wants-to-ruin-the-hu-1445090880)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Jan 31, 2014, 12:48:30 PM
Post by: Shasvre on Jan 31, 2014, 12:48:30 PM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 31, 2014, 02:45:58 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 31, 2014, 02:45:58 PM
Quote from: Gilfryd on Jan 31, 2014, 10:27:53 AM
On del Toro and Mountains of Madness...QuoteWe ask if del Toro thinks Mountains might get made in five or 10 years, and he responds, "hopefully before that. I was just talking to [Producer] Don Murphy yesterday... and they are absolutely working for the movie to happen, and they will never give up. And I'll never give up. But it has to happen with the right budget, and the right team."
Part of the problem, says del Toro, is that studios want horror films to be low budget, "so the profit is huge. And there are great low-budget horror movies. I have produced and directed a few. But the Lovecraft universe has such a scale in Mountains of Madness, that it's impossible to do that."
But couldn't del Toro pitch it as an adventure story? We ask. It's definitely a genre mix, del Toro says: "It's basically like a Shackleton exploration movie, combined with an anthropological adventure and geological exploration, and finally horror surfaces out of all that."
http://io9.com/guillermo-del-toro-explains-why-he-wants-to-ruin-the-hu-1445090880 (http://io9.com/guillermo-del-toro-explains-why-he-wants-to-ruin-the-hu-1445090880)
Gah. If low-budget is the only option, then I'd rather the film not be made.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: bioweapon on Feb 02, 2014, 02:56:00 AM
Post by: bioweapon on Feb 02, 2014, 02:56:00 AM
QuoteGah. If low-budget is the only option, then I'd rather the film not be made.
The budget for Alien in 1979 was 11 million dollars. The Thing in 2011 was 38 million.
ATMOM is possible in a low budget scenario, Del Toro just wants the 100+ of Pacific Rim.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Feb 02, 2014, 03:13:04 AM
Post by: Gilfryd on Feb 02, 2014, 03:13:04 AM
I sure hope Mountains is more controlled with its ideas than Pac Rim was. He's said Crimson Peak will be more in tune with his Spanish films, and in a way Mountains should be too.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Feb 02, 2014, 03:14:51 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Feb 02, 2014, 03:14:51 AM
I'd rather another filmmaker do it, quite honestly. Going off his prior works and the idiotic script he already came up with, he is just not at all a match for the material, no matter if it's his dream project.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 02, 2014, 09:39:20 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 02, 2014, 09:39:20 AM
Surprisingly I agree a bit. He should be channeled at the very least. Some of the sketches I saw associated with the project were also too 'fantasy' in the sense of the men's clothes. I think Lovecraft films should have very grounded down men facing unimaginable things -- not men with bizarre clothes and stuff like that. That was a strong aspect of many Lovecraft stories. Standard, middle class men, with their lives led by reason and thought, going against things that challenge their knowledge and make the ground of their mind shake.
I of course do not expect a 100% faithful adaptation of Lovecraft's story, but I think there are some key aspects to be mantained in order to keep the vibe. It's not the same thing as Hellboy where where we have many Lovecraftian concepts, but the film is allowed to have Hellboy's general character attitude and other things because it's an independent work -- there are some great winks to Lovecraft of course -- it's its own thing.
Mountains is a full-blown adaptation and should mantain some important things from the novel. I really don't understand the fixation on the creation aspect, as another example. Lovecraft never gave it any importance; it occupies two or three lines of the novel at best. It's not even explicit or made certain -- just lightly suggested. That's because it is not the focus of the story at all. And the fact Prometheus went all out with creation themes is all the more of a reason to just let that idea go.
I of course do not expect a 100% faithful adaptation of Lovecraft's story, but I think there are some key aspects to be mantained in order to keep the vibe. It's not the same thing as Hellboy where where we have many Lovecraftian concepts, but the film is allowed to have Hellboy's general character attitude and other things because it's an independent work -- there are some great winks to Lovecraft of course -- it's its own thing.
Mountains is a full-blown adaptation and should mantain some important things from the novel. I really don't understand the fixation on the creation aspect, as another example. Lovecraft never gave it any importance; it occupies two or three lines of the novel at best. It's not even explicit or made certain -- just lightly suggested. That's because it is not the focus of the story at all. And the fact Prometheus went all out with creation themes is all the more of a reason to just let that idea go.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Feb 02, 2014, 06:47:05 PM
Post by: Gilfryd on Feb 02, 2014, 06:47:05 PM
I think the way he handled Hellboy should give you an idea of how he goes about adapting other works, including Lovecraft. He's not afraid of changing things to further explore the ideas interest him. Personally, I trust the guy who made Devil's Backbone and Pan's Labyrinth. I'd love to see Mountains, as well as his take on Frankenstein (probably his ultimate dream project).
As for Prometheus, I think del Toro said it best -
http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/guillermo-del-toro-says-hes-trying-to-mount-mountains-of-madness-one-more-says-the-hulk-tv-show-is-possibly-dormant-20130107?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter (http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/guillermo-del-toro-says-hes-trying-to-mount-mountains-of-madness-one-more-says-the-hulk-tv-show-is-possibly-dormant-20130107?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter)
As for Prometheus, I think del Toro said it best -
QuoteThe filmmaker did say earlier this year that he was worried that Ridley Scott's "Prometheus" could have too much overlap with story and tone, the film dealt with a lot of the same issue that 'Mountains Of Madness' does. But that was before he saw the film. Del Toro caught up with it and is no longer concerned. "Not really, I saw it finally and.. yes, there are things in common, but, you know, screw it. Lovecraft was there first," he laughed.
http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/guillermo-del-toro-says-hes-trying-to-mount-mountains-of-madness-one-more-says-the-hulk-tv-show-is-possibly-dormant-20130107?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter (http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/guillermo-del-toro-says-hes-trying-to-mount-mountains-of-madness-one-more-says-the-hulk-tv-show-is-possibly-dormant-20130107?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: [cancerblack] on Feb 05, 2014, 06:58:49 AM
Post by: [cancerblack] on Feb 05, 2014, 06:58:49 AM
Had a go at drawing Cthulhu today:
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sabby on Feb 05, 2014, 07:51:00 AM
Post by: Sabby on Feb 05, 2014, 07:51:00 AM
Wow, I really love your art style. Not sure how I feel about the skeletal design, but it's certainly different.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 05, 2014, 01:18:33 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 05, 2014, 01:18:33 PM
I like that a lot, man! Cool stuff!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 05, 2014, 01:21:46 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Feb 05, 2014, 01:21:46 PM
Looks great, Cancerblack. :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: enypsrozar on Feb 06, 2014, 08:03:45 AM
Post by: enypsrozar on Feb 06, 2014, 08:03:45 AM
I remember playing an infinitely hard puzzle adventure called The Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet but I never finished it. that's the problem with hard games, no one can be bothered to finish them.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 07, 2014, 09:39:48 AM
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 07, 2014, 09:39:48 AM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ChrisPachi on Feb 07, 2014, 10:55:54 AM
Post by: ChrisPachi on Feb 07, 2014, 10:55:54 AM
An interesting Lovecraft inspired movie I saw recently was 'Occult' by Kôji Shiraishi. Worth a look if you have a spare hour or so...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWNfzcbsFc0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWNfzcbsFc0) (for no apparent reason it's labelled 'The Unidentified' in this series).
I reckon this film nails it, apart from its obvious flaws. If you watch it (and make it to the end) I would be keen to hear your thoughts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWNfzcbsFc0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWNfzcbsFc0) (for no apparent reason it's labelled 'The Unidentified' in this series).
I reckon this film nails it, apart from its obvious flaws. If you watch it (and make it to the end) I would be keen to hear your thoughts.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 08, 2014, 04:15:08 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 08, 2014, 04:15:08 PM
Quote from: [CANCERBLACK] on Feb 05, 2014, 06:58:49 AMVery nice. I like it!
Had a go at drawing Cthulhu today:Spoiler
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Quote from: Shasvre on Feb 07, 2014, 09:39:48 AM(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc08.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Ff%2F2014%2F029%2F6%2F0%2Fthe_nearest_shore_to_r_lyeh_by_ghostfire-d74bcz5.jpg&hash=578e717e7fc4c3864705eb72c577bbb1ec73c965)
This is one of the best I've seen. Very spooky, very eerie, and the choice of colour is ideal.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 12, 2014, 10:51:34 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 12, 2014, 10:51:34 PM
(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1/1962657_10151928350610759_60432965_n.jpg)
hnnnng
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Mar 12, 2014, 10:55:14 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Mar 12, 2014, 10:55:14 PM
Wish the wings were bigger. :P Otherwise.. f**king A. :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 12, 2014, 10:56:48 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 12, 2014, 10:56:48 PM
The wings are described as "vestigial", so if anything they should be scrawnier :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sabby on Mar 12, 2014, 11:01:41 PM
Post by: Sabby on Mar 12, 2014, 11:01:41 PM
Does anyone know a good Lovecraft art book? I watched a documentary on him and some of the illustrations were fantastic. I'd love a book of them for my shelf, but I'm not finding much info online. The few books out there that look like they could be right don't really explain their contents very well.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Mar 12, 2014, 11:02:30 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Mar 12, 2014, 11:02:30 PM
hummm... wish they could be something more similar to the wings of Wayne Barlowe's fallen angels
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Mar 12, 2014, 11:03:06 PM
Post by: SM on Mar 12, 2014, 11:03:06 PM
Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 12, 2014, 10:51:34 PM(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1/1962657_10151928350610759_60432965_n.jpg)
hnnnng
Nice. He needs to be a bit bigger though.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Mar 13, 2014, 10:37:32 AM
Post by: Gilfryd on Mar 13, 2014, 10:37:32 AM
More Barlowe -
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 13, 2014, 11:20:24 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 13, 2014, 11:20:24 AM
Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 12, 2014, 10:51:34 PM(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1/1962657_10151928350610759_60432965_n.jpg)
hnnnng
Awesome pic. How big is Cthulhu supposed to be?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 13, 2014, 12:08:06 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 13, 2014, 12:08:06 PM
Quote from: Sabby on Mar 12, 2014, 11:01:41 PM
Does anyone know a good Lovecraft art book? I watched a documentary on him and some of the illustrations were fantastic. I'd love a book of them for my shelf, but I'm not finding much info online. The few books out there that look like they could be right don't really explain their contents very well.
Barnes & Noble's H. P. Lovecraft The Complete Fiction. It's $20 and has all of the stories he wrote himself. It's also just a really nice looking book.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sabby on Mar 13, 2014, 07:28:43 PM
Post by: Sabby on Mar 13, 2014, 07:28:43 PM
I own some of the fiction itself, I'm more interesting in illustrations at the moment. I'll have a look at it though :)
As for the picture, I thought it was wearing a crown...
As for the picture, I thought it was wearing a crown...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 13, 2014, 07:45:06 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 13, 2014, 07:45:06 PM
Gah, I feel dumb. Posted that right when I woke up this morning and was still tired, and I obviously missed the parts where you mentioned "art" and "illustrations" :D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sabby on Mar 14, 2014, 02:33:42 AM
Post by: Sabby on Mar 14, 2014, 02:33:42 AM
http://www.centipedepress.com/art/hplart.html (http://www.centipedepress.com/art/hplart.html)
400 pages sounds great, but the preview pages aren't that great... I'm torn...
And then I see the price. f**k.
400 pages sounds great, but the preview pages aren't that great... I'm torn...
And then I see the price. f**k.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Mar 17, 2014, 01:30:25 AM
Post by: Gilfryd on Mar 17, 2014, 01:30:25 AM
Cutehulhu
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc09.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Ff%2F2014%2F074%2F9%2Fd%2Fcthulhu_for_toy_vault_by_kaijusamurai-d7ab8zs.jpg&hash=ae763b16475b5168e5133800d1c6a6682eb9749e)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc09.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Ff%2F2014%2F074%2F9%2Fd%2Fcthulhu_for_toy_vault_by_kaijusamurai-d7ab8zs.jpg&hash=ae763b16475b5168e5133800d1c6a6682eb9749e)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Mar 22, 2014, 10:52:37 PM
Post by: Shasvre on Mar 22, 2014, 10:52:37 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc00.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Ff%2F2014%2F077%2F4%2Fc%2Flovecraft_tribute_2014_by_onikaizer-d7aou0f.jpg&hash=a4c63dce96022181a5cc6ad967295f241f2bd881)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Topazora on Mar 22, 2014, 11:37:27 PM
Post by: Topazora on Mar 22, 2014, 11:37:27 PM
Quote from: Sabby on Mar 14, 2014, 02:33:42 AM
http://www.centipedepress.com/art/hplart.html (http://www.centipedepress.com/art/hplart.html)
400 pages sounds great, but the preview pages aren't that great... I'm torn...
And then I see the price. f**k.
Yeah, $500 is a lot to pay for something you're not sure about. So far, I'm not that impressed with the preview art, even I dig retro sci fi and horror art, this stuff isn't doing it for me- not when I can find stuff for free online. This is really more of a collectable for the hardcore fan.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 30, 2014, 07:25:27 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 30, 2014, 07:25:27 AM
Quote from: Shasvre on Mar 22, 2014, 10:52:37 PM:laugh:(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc00.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Ff%2F2014%2F077%2F4%2Fc%2Flovecraft_tribute_2014_by_onikaizer-d7aou0f.jpg&hash=a4c63dce96022181a5cc6ad967295f241f2bd881)
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 13, 2014, 11:20:24 AMMiles tall. "A mountain stumbled or moved."Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 12, 2014, 10:51:34 PM(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1/1962657_10151928350610759_60432965_n.jpg)
hnnnng
Awesome pic. How big is Cthulhu supposed to be?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: maledoro on Mar 30, 2014, 04:32:20 PM
Post by: maledoro on Mar 30, 2014, 04:32:20 PM
I saw some movie where he didn't appear that much bigger than a man.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sabby on Mar 30, 2014, 04:37:11 PM
Post by: Sabby on Mar 30, 2014, 04:37:11 PM
Which movie was this?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Mar 30, 2014, 04:39:03 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Mar 30, 2014, 04:39:03 PM
there was a spanish film where he was hardly a "Mountain" in size...
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcerebrin.files.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fee7af_la-sombra-prohibida23.jpg&hash=c5df0b6e1d9d9e65711a0b0803f4e33fc2f5a7ab)
^ Usually artists give him these "human" eyes... Ergh. :P
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcerebrin.files.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fee7af_la-sombra-prohibida23.jpg&hash=c5df0b6e1d9d9e65711a0b0803f4e33fc2f5a7ab)
^ Usually artists give him these "human" eyes... Ergh. :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: maledoro on Mar 30, 2014, 04:40:38 PM
Post by: maledoro on Mar 30, 2014, 04:40:38 PM
I can't remember. I recall that Cth was able to get through some spaces while chasing after a guy. Maybe he could change his size at will, or there were some continuity errors.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sabby on Mar 30, 2014, 04:56:21 PM
Post by: Sabby on Mar 30, 2014, 04:56:21 PM
There's a movie... with Cthulhu... chasing people...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: maledoro on Mar 30, 2014, 05:03:15 PM
Post by: maledoro on Mar 30, 2014, 05:03:15 PM
Quote from: Sabby on Mar 30, 2014, 04:56:21 PMThere's a movie... with Cthulhu... chasing people...If I f**king knew which one it was I'd f**king tell you. As stoned as I was, I could have been watching "The Golden Girls" and it could have been Betty White at the salon.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sabby on Mar 30, 2014, 05:32:15 PM
Post by: Sabby on Mar 30, 2014, 05:32:15 PM
I don't know which sounds better. A slasher film with man sized Cthulhu, or Lovecraftian beings discussing their old people sex lives.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: maledoro on Mar 30, 2014, 05:35:00 PM
Post by: maledoro on Mar 30, 2014, 05:35:00 PM
Quote from: Sabby on Mar 30, 2014, 05:32:15 PMBe here in 15 minutes. Bring beer and lots of notepads.
I don't know which sounds better. A slasher film with man sized Cthulhu, or Lovecraftian beings discussing their old people sex lives.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sabby on Mar 30, 2014, 05:38:03 PM
Post by: Sabby on Mar 30, 2014, 05:38:03 PM
I'll bring Pepsi and a budget. No, wait, just the Pepsi.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 30, 2014, 05:39:21 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 30, 2014, 05:39:21 PM
Quote from: Sabby on Mar 30, 2014, 05:32:15 PM
I don't know which sounds better. A slasher film with man sized Cthulhu, or Lovecraftian beings discussing their old people sex lives.
So either a Stuart Gordon film or The Room.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: maledoro on Mar 30, 2014, 05:42:32 PM
Post by: maledoro on Mar 30, 2014, 05:42:32 PM
Quote from: Sabby on Mar 30, 2014, 05:38:03 PM(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv338%2Fmaledoro%2FBodily%2520Function%2520Smilies%2F5efeb868.gif&hash=9afc1f82dd02b12f45b8e25639ed662bbd15ea21)
I'll bring Pepsi and a budget. No, wait, just the Pepsi.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: maledoro on Mar 31, 2014, 02:45:05 AM
Post by: maledoro on Mar 31, 2014, 02:45:05 AM
Quote from: KiramidHead on Mar 31, 2014, 02:33:51 AMIsn't this supposed to be in the "Last Book I Read" thread?
I finished Casino Royale. It's not the most action-packed narrative in the world, but it more than made up for that as a superb character piece on James Bond himself. The ending is frankly heartbreaking even if Bond is even more of a misogynist dickbag than he was in the early movies. Also, it's interesting to see how largely faithful the movie was given the different expectations of that franchise.
Now I'm going to give Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier another read. It's been ages since I first made my way through it, but I remember loving the crap out of it.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 31, 2014, 02:53:44 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 31, 2014, 02:53:44 AM
Quote from: maledoro on Mar 31, 2014, 02:45:05 AMQuote from: KiramidHead on Mar 31, 2014, 02:33:51 AMIsn't this supposed to be in the "Last Book I Read" thread?
I finished Casino Royale. It's not the most action-packed narrative in the world, but it more than made up for that as a superb character piece on James Bond himself. The ending is frankly heartbreaking even if Bond is even more of a misogynist dickbag than he was in the early movies. Also, it's interesting to see how largely faithful the movie was given the different expectations of that franchise.
Now I'm going to give Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier another read. It's been ages since I first made my way through it, but I remember loving the crap out of it.
Dammit. I'll delete and repost.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 31, 2014, 03:11:03 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 31, 2014, 03:11:03 AM
Cthulhu Royale. You'll be mad for Bond by the end... If your sanity can hold out that long. Diamonds may be forever, but so are the elder gods.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 31, 2014, 03:12:23 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 31, 2014, 03:12:23 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 31, 2014, 03:11:03 AM
Cthulhu Royale. You'll be mad for Bond by the end... If your sanity can hold out that long. Diamonds may be forever, but so are the elder gods.
And Bond f**ks a Deep One female by the end.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Mar 31, 2014, 04:05:36 AM
Post by: SM on Mar 31, 2014, 04:05:36 AM
Octopussy.
Say no more.
Say no more.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 31, 2014, 01:43:09 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 31, 2014, 01:43:09 PM
Quote from: Omegazilla on Mar 30, 2014, 07:25:27 AMQuote from: Shasvre on Mar 22, 2014, 10:52:37 PM:laugh:(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc00.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Ff%2F2014%2F077%2F4%2Fc%2Flovecraft_tribute_2014_by_onikaizer-d7aou0f.jpg&hash=a4c63dce96022181a5cc6ad967295f241f2bd881)Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 13, 2014, 11:20:24 AMMiles tall. "A mountain stumbled or moved."Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 12, 2014, 10:51:34 PM(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1/1962657_10151928350610759_60432965_n.jpg)
hnnnng
Awesome pic. How big is Cthulhu supposed to be?
So, 2014 Godzilla size?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 31, 2014, 02:19:07 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 31, 2014, 02:19:07 PM
Quote from: SM on Mar 31, 2014, 04:05:36 AM
Octopussy.
Say no more.
Why do Starspawn girls taste different from all other girls?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 31, 2014, 05:33:38 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 31, 2014, 05:33:38 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 31, 2014, 01:43:09 PMMountain, not skyscraper.
So, 2014 Godzilla size?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 31, 2014, 05:36:13 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Mar 31, 2014, 05:36:13 PM
I'm pretty sure "a mountain moved or stumbled" is more metaphorical than literal. He's just really f**king big. If he were as big as a mountain a ship wouldn't be able to hit him in the face.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 31, 2014, 05:39:43 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Mar 31, 2014, 05:39:43 PM
We have no idea of how much of it was actually hit.
A mile is 1000+ meters -- coincident with the mountain description. Moral -- we don't have precise measurements, but I doubt it's that small.
A mile is 1000+ meters -- coincident with the mountain description. Moral -- we don't have precise measurements, but I doubt it's that small.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: maledoro on Apr 02, 2014, 09:53:03 PM
Post by: maledoro on Apr 02, 2014, 09:53:03 PM
There's an article floating around the 'Net about why Lovecraft is more popular today. Every time I find a page that's supposed to have the article, there's some kind of timeout error. Has anyone here read it?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Apr 02, 2014, 10:33:25 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Apr 02, 2014, 10:33:25 PM
This is the first I've heard about it.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Apr 03, 2014, 08:30:16 PM
Post by: ShadowPred on Apr 03, 2014, 08:30:16 PM
Quote from: maledoro on Apr 02, 2014, 09:53:03 PM
There's an article floating around the 'Net about why Lovecraft is more popular today. Every time I find a page that's supposed to have the article, there's some kind of timeout error. Has anyone here read it?
How recent is the article?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: bioweapon on Apr 04, 2014, 04:57:49 AM
Post by: bioweapon on Apr 04, 2014, 04:57:49 AM
Quote from: Gilfryd on Mar 13, 2014, 10:37:32 AMMore Barlowe -
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg3.wikia.nocookie.net%2F__cb20090302050858%2Faliens%2Fimages%2F2%2F2f%2FElderthing.jpg&hash=5a0dc8f9ded66f2297f35fe8799b546c11e027e8)
love this one... is like some old art depicting sea creatures...
this one is more giger, dont like the cgi effect (https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.stack.imgur.com%2FXKrqa.jpg&hash=3ac8a06c10da15d281c95b383974564c01257bb3)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sabby on Apr 04, 2014, 07:00:46 AM
Post by: Sabby on Apr 04, 2014, 07:00:46 AM
Man, Spore players are getting lazy.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 04, 2014, 11:26:44 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 04, 2014, 11:26:44 AM
Quote from: bioweapon on Apr 04, 2014, 04:57:49 AMQuote from: Gilfryd on Mar 13, 2014, 10:37:32 AMMore Barlowe -
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg3.wikia.nocookie.net%2F__cb20090302050858%2Faliens%2Fimages%2F2%2F2f%2FElderthing.jpg&hash=5a0dc8f9ded66f2297f35fe8799b546c11e027e8)
love this one... is like some old art depicting sea creatures...
this one is more giger, dont like the cgi effect (https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.stack.imgur.com%2FXKrqa.jpg&hash=3ac8a06c10da15d281c95b383974564c01257bb3)
If that were hand-drawn, I think it would look much more terrifying. It looks like a tree, only with wings and that's what frightens me.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 04, 2014, 04:00:56 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 04, 2014, 04:00:56 PM
The Elder Things are quite difficult to get 'visually' without them looking a bit funny. I like that Zbrush model though.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Apr 04, 2014, 04:58:53 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Apr 04, 2014, 04:58:53 PM
Del Toro would have pulled them off, I think.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 04, 2014, 08:48:22 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Apr 04, 2014, 08:48:22 PM
Quote from: KiramidHead on Apr 04, 2014, 04:58:53 PMAlready did --
Del Toro would have pulled them off, I think.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh6.ggpht.com%2F_HhsPj9Ddt0Q%2FTFL2Lc1Gp4I%2FAAAAAAAADDk%2FlyjBVgtICBU%2Fs800%2FElderThings.jpg&hash=d4678cafa8b7e667c0b4ec40c3fae64061586051)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jun 20, 2014, 12:06:32 AM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jun 20, 2014, 12:06:32 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fguydavisartworks.files.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fguy_davis_lovecraft_cthulhu.jpg&hash=7bb3642287a9cd445f787f68a816bd8299d74441)
Guy Davis version of Cthulhu... wings are too big.. but it's definitely very "Alien" in shape. Not my favourite version of it but i dig it.
Guy Davis version of Cthulhu... wings are too big.. but it's definitely very "Alien" in shape. Not my favourite version of it but i dig it.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Jun 20, 2014, 12:59:48 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Jun 20, 2014, 12:59:48 AM
The head looks like a swollen tick with tentacles.
I like it.
I like it.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jun 20, 2014, 01:39:34 AM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jun 20, 2014, 01:39:34 AM
One of the details Guy Davis wrote on the picture:
"Horse Teeth on tentacles"....
holy shit! :D Thumbs up.
"Horse Teeth on tentacles"....
holy shit! :D Thumbs up.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 20, 2014, 03:18:20 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 20, 2014, 03:18:20 AM
Kind of getting Mimic vibes. I like that a lot.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Jun 20, 2014, 09:43:29 PM
Post by: Gilfryd on Jun 20, 2014, 09:43:29 PM
Quote from: Blacklabel on Jun 20, 2014, 01:39:34 AM
One of the details Guy Davis wrote on the picture:
"Horse Teeth on tentacles"....
holy shit! :D Thumbs up.
He likes those extra mouths alright. :laugh:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnothingbutcomics.files.wordpress.com%2F2014%2F05%2Fguydavis.jpg&hash=dce3ea1a181893fc27b1da6726567363971b633d)
Here's his glorious Simpsons Kraken-Cthulhu
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.cdnds.net%2F13%2F40%2F618x345%2Fmovies-guillermo-del-toro-the-simpsons-cthulhu.jpg&hash=5c2fd89744eda9fa698ced2c39acd76c0541c5eb)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnothingbutcomics.files.wordpress.com%2F2014%2F05%2Fguydavis.jpg&hash=dce3ea1a181893fc27b1da6726567363971b633d)
Here's his glorious Simpsons Kraken-Cthulhu
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.cdnds.net%2F13%2F40%2F618x345%2Fmovies-guillermo-del-toro-the-simpsons-cthulhu.jpg&hash=5c2fd89744eda9fa698ced2c39acd76c0541c5eb)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sabby on Jun 20, 2014, 11:01:00 PM
Post by: Sabby on Jun 20, 2014, 11:01:00 PM
Quote from: Gilfryd on Jun 20, 2014, 09:43:29 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnothingbutcomics.files.wordpress.com%2F2014%2F05%2Fguydavis.jpg&hash=dce3ea1a181893fc27b1da6726567363971b633d)
What comic is that?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jun 21, 2014, 10:59:26 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jun 21, 2014, 10:59:26 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi16.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb38%2Fconnexionbizarre%2Fdiorama.jpg&hash=a5e5bd86aa8a654960dc32dbfbfcfec6ec6640bb)
Tiny diorama i found of At the mountains of Madness. http://www.ulthuan.net/archive/viewtopic.php?t=17465&sid=306298514c3a84e7fab3e775e5890409 (http://www.ulthuan.net/archive/viewtopic.php?t=17465&sid=306298514c3a84e7fab3e775e5890409)
Tiny diorama i found of At the mountains of Madness. http://www.ulthuan.net/archive/viewtopic.php?t=17465&sid=306298514c3a84e7fab3e775e5890409 (http://www.ulthuan.net/archive/viewtopic.php?t=17465&sid=306298514c3a84e7fab3e775e5890409)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Jun 21, 2014, 11:23:54 PM
Post by: Gilfryd on Jun 21, 2014, 11:23:54 PM
Quote from: Sabby on Jun 20, 2014, 11:01:00 PMWhat comic is that?
BPRD: The Black Flame -
http://hellboy.wikia.com/wiki/B.P.R.D._Omnibus_Editions (http://hellboy.wikia.com/wiki/B.P.R.D._Omnibus_Editions)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sabby on Jun 22, 2014, 12:16:23 AM
Post by: Sabby on Jun 22, 2014, 12:16:23 AM
Thank you :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Jun 22, 2014, 12:28:27 AM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Jun 22, 2014, 12:28:27 AM
I don't know if this was posted before, but this Cthulhu is similar to Space Jockey IMO
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1178.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx368%2Fbipolarestancia%2F8179-cthulhu-1302x1021-wallpaper_zps0f7f3012.jpg&hash=9b617dd914b86775cea89fea7c96982a303d26f0)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1178.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx368%2Fbipolarestancia%2F8179-cthulhu-1302x1021-wallpaper_zps0f7f3012.jpg&hash=9b617dd914b86775cea89fea7c96982a303d26f0)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 23, 2014, 11:43:04 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 23, 2014, 11:43:04 AM
That is one seriously hardcore diver if he could go deep enough to find Cthulhu.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jun 23, 2014, 05:02:51 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jun 23, 2014, 05:02:51 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 23, 2014, 11:43:04 AM
That is one seriously hardcore diver if he could go deep enough to find Cthulhu.
Johnny Topside is at it again.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jun 23, 2014, 09:23:15 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jun 23, 2014, 09:23:15 PM
Never liked Cthulhu designs with an external mouth, or with the tentacles coming out of a fissure in the head -- it should feel like a mass of feelers.
I like Davis' design -- again with the exception of the tentacles coming out of the "mouth" fissure -- especially how he treats the wings like the fins of a manta ray. That's innovative compared to other renditions which tend to represent typical vertebrate wings (either skinned bird wings with membranes or bat wings), though I don't mind those.
I like Davis' design -- again with the exception of the tentacles coming out of the "mouth" fissure -- especially how he treats the wings like the fins of a manta ray. That's innovative compared to other renditions which tend to represent typical vertebrate wings (either skinned bird wings with membranes or bat wings), though I don't mind those.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sabby on Jun 24, 2014, 05:36:33 AM
Post by: Sabby on Jun 24, 2014, 05:36:33 AM
I'm curious to see that. Could you link it?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jun 24, 2014, 11:27:06 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jun 24, 2014, 11:27:06 AM
Last page.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Jun 29, 2014, 07:01:39 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Jun 29, 2014, 07:01:39 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FguMCFeF.jpg&hash=22d7409b72477036b5fe73163d37b8b0a633f997)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 30, 2014, 10:59:25 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 30, 2014, 10:59:25 AM
I rewatched In The Mouth of Madness this past Saturday and introduced it to some new viewers. They'd never heard of Lovecraft before and they really liked the movie. It's always fun showing people the good stuff 8)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jun 30, 2014, 06:21:51 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jun 30, 2014, 06:21:51 PM
They also learned one important lesson: Never ever ever, throw chips at a Driver.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sabby on Jun 30, 2014, 06:43:07 PM
Post by: Sabby on Jun 30, 2014, 06:43:07 PM
There's actually decent Lovecraft films?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 30, 2014, 06:53:34 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 30, 2014, 06:53:34 PM
In The Mouth of Madness isn't a Lovecraft film per se but the concepts used within it (The Old Ones, cosmic horror, old towns being a breeding ground for evil, etc...) were very Lovecraft-ian.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jun 30, 2014, 07:44:33 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jun 30, 2014, 07:44:33 PM
Doom my man. Yes. Spread the love for In the Mouth of Madness!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 30, 2014, 08:43:54 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 30, 2014, 08:43:54 PM
Yuppp. ITMoM comes with my highest recommendation.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sabby on Jun 30, 2014, 11:35:22 PM
Post by: Sabby on Jun 30, 2014, 11:35:22 PM
So it's not a Lovecraft film, it's just about a Lovecraft story and has lots of Lovecraft things in it? xD
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 30, 2014, 11:55:46 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 30, 2014, 11:55:46 PM
It's a movie heavily inspired by Lovecraft and his works without being a direct adaptation of any single one of them. You won't find Cthulhu or any other named Lovecraft creations, but you will find the ideas, themes, and style of his work in spades.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Jul 01, 2014, 01:08:34 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Jul 01, 2014, 01:08:34 AM
It's a mix of Lovecraft and Stephen King. Not very Lovecraftian in tone, but it's a good film with some fun scares.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Jul 01, 2014, 01:34:39 AM
Post by: SM on Jul 01, 2014, 01:34:39 AM
I got a more Stephen King vibe out of it overall - and I've read very little Stephen King.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 01, 2014, 01:44:26 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 01, 2014, 01:44:26 AM
To be completely honest, I've never read any of King's books and I've only seen a few movies based on his work (The Shining, The Mist, The Shawshank Redemption, Misery, and maybe one or two others).
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Jul 01, 2014, 02:30:57 AM
Post by: SM on Jul 01, 2014, 02:30:57 AM
I read bits of Four To Midnight and The Green Mile.
They were decent enough, but never been bothered to read more. If I want to read horror, you can't beat Clive Barker.
They were decent enough, but never been bothered to read more. If I want to read horror, you can't beat Clive Barker.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Aspie on Jul 01, 2014, 03:29:16 AM
Post by: Aspie on Jul 01, 2014, 03:29:16 AM
wat
King is the king of horror
King is the king of horror
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jul 01, 2014, 04:02:02 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jul 01, 2014, 04:02:02 AM
Effectively, the nature of it of a meta-horror sort of tampers with the Lovecraftian tone (and so do certain little humorous scenes) but overall it does remind you of those writings, mainly for the cluster of similar concepts exposed in there.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jul 01, 2014, 05:08:59 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jul 01, 2014, 05:08:59 AM
Since we're on ITMOM at the moment...
http://chipsdriver.ytmnd.com/ (http://chipsdriver.ytmnd.com/)
http://chipsdriver.ytmnd.com/ (http://chipsdriver.ytmnd.com/)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sabby on Jul 01, 2014, 09:41:18 AM
Post by: Sabby on Jul 01, 2014, 09:41:18 AM
Quote from: Aspie on Jul 01, 2014, 03:29:16 AM
wat
King is the king of horror
He really isn't.
Quote from: Cvalda on Jul 01, 2014, 01:08:34 AM
It's a mix of Lovecraft and Stephen King. Not very Lovecraftian in tone, but it's a good film with some fun scares.
Sounds like the kind of thing IP lawyers would love :/ I'll give it a look though. Any other recommendations guys?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jul 01, 2014, 09:53:40 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jul 01, 2014, 09:53:40 AM
I'm partial to The Resurrected, even if the budget is rather apparent and the acting is largely meh.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 01, 2014, 11:03:00 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 01, 2014, 11:03:00 AM
Quote from: Aspie on Jul 01, 2014, 03:29:16 AM
wat
King is the king of horror
Lovecraft was King's inspiration.
Quote from: Omegazilla on Jun 30, 2014, 07:44:33 PM
Doom my man. Yes. Spread the love for In the Mouth of Madness!
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.burgtec.co.uk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Finternet_fist_bump-2.jpg&hash=7dbe71eef15fa64301ce198f5f5d7ab3818111ff)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 01, 2014, 12:57:05 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 01, 2014, 12:57:05 PM
Quote from: Sabby on Jul 01, 2014, 09:41:18 AM
I'll give it a look though. Any other recommendations guys?
For films with a sort of Lovecraftian edge to them? None of these are adaptations of his work, but:
Hellboy (more action than horror, but it's all there)
The Mist (based on a story by King, but very much in the vein of Lovecraft)
The Cabin in the Woods (more satirical of horror films than Lovecraft in general, but references his style and concepts indirectly as well)
Event Horizon
The Thing
Prince of Darkness (The Thing, this, and ITMoM loosely form John Carpenter's "Apocalypse Trilogy" which, again, is not based directly on Lovecraft in any case but shares his themes and style amongst other inspirations)
The Evil Dead trilogy and remake (only for the presence of the Necronomicon, really. And they're damn fun films :P )
And, of course, the Alien movies. But since you're asking on this site I'd say it's safe to assume you've seen those :D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jul 03, 2014, 03:02:34 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jul 03, 2014, 03:02:34 PM
http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2014/07/03/guillermo-del-toro-on-pacific-rim-2-at-the-mountains-of-madness-and-more/ (http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2014/07/03/guillermo-del-toro-on-pacific-rim-2-at-the-mountains-of-madness-and-more/)
PG-13. Ugh.
QuoteWith this support from Legendary, do you have any hope that your adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's "At the Mountains of Madness" will be made?
That's exactly what I discussed with them. I said to them, that's the movie that I would really love to do one day, and it's still expensive, it's still ... I think that now, with the way I've seen PG-13 become more and more flexible, I think I could do it PG-13 now, so I'm going to explore it with [Legendary], to be as horrifying as I can, but to not be quite as graphic. There's basically one or two scenes in the book that people don't remember that are pretty graphic. Namely, for example, the human autopsy that the aliens do, which is a very shocking moment. But I think I can find ways of doing it. We'll see. It's certainly a possibility in the future. Legendary was very close to doing it at one point, so I know they love the screenplay. So, we'll see. Hopefully it'll happen. It's certainly one of the movies I would love to do.
QuoteI think there's a really strong possibility we can do it ("At the Mountains of Madness") at Legendary because now they are at Universal, and Universal, you may remember, almost greenlit the movie. The fact that we now have two studios together that love the material, and if they support each other, they are risking a lot less. It would be great to do it, but I've understood that you don't plan your career, it just happens.
PG-13. Ugh.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 03, 2014, 03:06:07 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 03, 2014, 03:06:07 PM
I have faith in del Toro. He'll make it work.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jul 03, 2014, 05:51:15 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jul 03, 2014, 05:51:15 PM
Considering how tame the book is and how overblown the violence in the script was, I'm cool with the rating.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 03, 2014, 06:33:47 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 03, 2014, 06:33:47 PM
Hoping for the best, if the project ever gets off the ground.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jul 03, 2014, 07:33:20 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jul 03, 2014, 07:33:20 PM
The script actually had a proper Milburn moment in it... only dumber. Yeah...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Jul 03, 2014, 07:35:58 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Jul 03, 2014, 07:35:58 PM
The script was turrible.
Del Toro is not a tonal match for Lovecraft at all, really. Being a big fan does not mean you're on the same wavelength as the material -- see every other Lovecraft adaptation. Only the HPLHS gets it right, and even then their Whisperer in Darkness adaptation fell apart in the last act when it deviated from the source material.
Del Toro is not a tonal match for Lovecraft at all, really. Being a big fan does not mean you're on the same wavelength as the material -- see every other Lovecraft adaptation. Only the HPLHS gets it right, and even then their Whisperer in Darkness adaptation fell apart in the last act when it deviated from the source material.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Jul 10, 2014, 08:13:08 PM
Post by: Gilfryd on Jul 10, 2014, 08:13:08 PM
Found this kind of funny...
http://cthulhuchick.com/wordcount-lovecraft-favorite-words/ (http://cthulhuchick.com/wordcount-lovecraft-favorite-words/)
http://cthulhuchick.com/wordcount-lovecraft-favorite-words/ (http://cthulhuchick.com/wordcount-lovecraft-favorite-words/)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jul 10, 2014, 09:12:15 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jul 10, 2014, 09:12:15 PM
Not in case he initially wanted to collect his stories as "The Arkham cycle".
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jul 16, 2014, 11:25:25 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jul 16, 2014, 11:25:25 PM
Finished Dreams in the Witch House.
UNF! Love it.
A few bits raised my curiosity:
a) The crucifix scares Keziah Mason somewhat... what power does good old christianity have in the lovecraft mythos? This is the only bit i've found so far of any effect.
b) Joe Mazurewicz, one of the inhabitants of the witch house, is praying during Wilpurgis night for protection against the witch and her familiar... and then this happens:
So he was praying to God.. AND Shub Niggurath for protection? Am i reading this correctly? Later in the story, regarding this very character:
???
Of note, in Lovecraft's Out of the aeons.
Thoughts on this, guys and gals? :P
UNF! Love it.
A few bits raised my curiosity:
a) The crucifix scares Keziah Mason somewhat... what power does good old christianity have in the lovecraft mythos? This is the only bit i've found so far of any effect.
b) Joe Mazurewicz, one of the inhabitants of the witch house, is praying during Wilpurgis night for protection against the witch and her familiar... and then this happens:
Quotein the gulf below he thought he heard another and wilder whine from unknown depths. Joe Mazurewicz - the prayers against the Crawling Chaos now turning to an inexplicably triumphant shriek - worlds of sardonic actuality impinging on vortices of febrile dream - Iä! Shub-Niggurath! The Goat with a Thousand Young...
So he was praying to God.. AND Shub Niggurath for protection? Am i reading this correctly? Later in the story, regarding this very character:
QuoteMazurewicz seemed half dazed because of a "sign" he said he had had in response to his prayers, and he crossed himself frantically when the squealing and whimpering of a rat sounded from beyond the slanting partition.
???
Of note, in Lovecraft's Out of the aeons.
QuoteT'yog had thought long on the powers of the various gods, and had had strange dreams and revelations touching the life of this and earlier worlds. In the end he felt sure that the gods friendly to man could be arrayed against the hostile gods, and believed that Shub-Niggurath, Nug, and Yeb, as well as Yig the Serpent-god, were ready to take sides with man against the tyranny and presumption of Ghatanothoa.
Thoughts on this, guys and gals? :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Jul 16, 2014, 11:36:13 PM
Post by: SM on Jul 16, 2014, 11:36:13 PM
"felt" and "believed" are the key phrases there.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jul 16, 2014, 11:40:59 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jul 16, 2014, 11:40:59 PM
Yup.
That coupled with the fact that Shub Niggurath is part of the cycle of deities created for other writers... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shub-Niggurath (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shub-Niggurath)
i'd imagine Lovecraft would keep the "mother goddess"'s allegiances a bit ambiguous to give his fellow writers more room for their own inventions. Up to them to figure out what to do, really.
That coupled with the fact that Shub Niggurath is part of the cycle of deities created for other writers... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shub-Niggurath (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shub-Niggurath)
QuoteLovecraft only provided specific information about Shub-Niggurath in his "revision tales", stories published under the names of clients for whom he ghost-wrote. As Price points out, "For these clients he constructed a parallel myth-cycle to his own, a separate group of Great Old Ones," including Yig, Ghatanothoa, Rhan-Tegoth, "the evil twins Nug and Yeb"—and Shub-Niggurath.
i'd imagine Lovecraft would keep the "mother goddess"'s allegiances a bit ambiguous to give his fellow writers more room for their own inventions. Up to them to figure out what to do, really.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Jul 16, 2014, 11:49:32 PM
Post by: SM on Jul 16, 2014, 11:49:32 PM
I think it was August Derleth who had this idea of 'good' and 'bad' gods - some of which would be benevolent to humans. HPLs gods are generally more indifferent than anything else.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jul 16, 2014, 11:50:47 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jul 16, 2014, 11:50:47 PM
As far as the crucifix goes, perhaps it's some sort psychological whatsit related to Keziah living in Puritan Massachusetts? I dunno.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jul 16, 2014, 11:54:41 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jul 16, 2014, 11:54:41 PM
^That's what i think as well. Certainly no actual "creature" or deity lovecraft created was shown to have a fear of crucifixes...
At the very least, i'd imagine a few of the gods wouldnt mind using humans as pawns in wars against other gods and their affairs... like in the "out of the aeons" tale... and the whole "we're good guys" thing would be mere propaganda or hope from the cultists.
Quote from: SM on Jul 16, 2014, 11:49:32 PM
I think it was August Derleth who had this idea of 'good' and 'bad' gods - some of which would be benevolent to humans. HPLs gods are generally more indifferent than anything else.
At the very least, i'd imagine a few of the gods wouldnt mind using humans as pawns in wars against other gods and their affairs... like in the "out of the aeons" tale... and the whole "we're good guys" thing would be mere propaganda or hope from the cultists.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jul 16, 2014, 11:58:49 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jul 16, 2014, 11:58:49 PM
Shub just used T'Yog as a means to an end (getting rid of Ghatanothoa) -- never was it actually friendly. What happens to T'Yog (one of the worst things to happen to anyone in literary fiction, ever) just tells you how things are. Of course it's propaganda, much like what you read about the cults in The Call of Cthulhu.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jul 17, 2014, 12:04:31 AM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jul 17, 2014, 12:04:31 AM
Quote from: Omegazilla on Jul 16, 2014, 11:58:49 PM
Of course it's propaganda, much like what you read about the cults in The Call of Cthulhu.
Or the sales pitch that the Mi'Go give to folks in Whisperer in Darkness.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jul 17, 2014, 12:29:00 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jul 17, 2014, 12:29:00 AM
Quote from: Blacklabel on Jul 17, 2014, 12:04:31 AMQuote from: Omegazilla on Jul 16, 2014, 11:58:49 PM
Of course it's propaganda, much like what you read about the cults in The Call of Cthulhu.
Or the sales pitch that the Mi'Go give to folks in Whisperer in Darkness.
And now I'm imagining Mi-Go televangelists. "For the low, low price of $29.99..."
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Jul 19, 2014, 01:02:59 AM
Post by: Gilfryd on Jul 19, 2014, 01:02:59 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FttqGkRm.jpg&hash=1354acb525bcbb14bc060b4b70eb6fcefc2de36e)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jul 19, 2014, 09:52:03 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jul 19, 2014, 09:52:03 AM
Good old Barlowe.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 23, 2014, 01:35:14 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 23, 2014, 01:35:14 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.tested.com%2Fphotos%2F2013%2F08%2F12%2F55-52039-fav_bbtb-1376330356.jpg&hash=c2dd3bce2c5e72c34c83f6df3b30775e90eefd9a)
http://www.tested.com/art/lego/457092-bricks-bay-carl-merriams-cthulhu-lego-moc/ (http://www.tested.com/art/lego/457092-bricks-bay-carl-merriams-cthulhu-lego-moc/)
http://www.tested.com/art/lego/457092-bricks-bay-carl-merriams-cthulhu-lego-moc/ (http://www.tested.com/art/lego/457092-bricks-bay-carl-merriams-cthulhu-lego-moc/)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jul 23, 2014, 04:28:12 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jul 23, 2014, 04:28:12 PM
Oh cuttlefishf**k...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jul 23, 2014, 04:39:34 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jul 23, 2014, 04:39:34 PM
Lego Movie 2 cameo, pls
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jul 24, 2014, 04:04:37 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jul 24, 2014, 04:04:37 PM
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/07/23/the-rather-surprising-fate-of-sabrina-the-teenage-witch/ (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/07/23/the-rather-surprising-fate-of-sabrina-the-teenage-witch/)
....wat? :D
....wat? :D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jul 24, 2014, 04:36:40 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jul 24, 2014, 04:36:40 PM
Quote from: Blacklabel on Jul 24, 2014, 04:04:37 PM
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/07/23/the-rather-surprising-fate-of-sabrina-the-teenage-witch/ (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/07/23/the-rather-surprising-fate-of-sabrina-the-teenage-witch/)
....wat? :D
That's... kind of awesome. :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Blacklabel on Jul 24, 2014, 05:00:24 PM
Post by: Blacklabel on Jul 24, 2014, 05:00:24 PM
Their design for Cthulhu is actually pretty damn good! 6 eyes, very alien looking. :D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 24, 2014, 06:19:18 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 24, 2014, 06:19:18 PM
Quote from: Blacklabel on Jul 24, 2014, 04:04:37 PM
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/07/23/the-rather-surprising-fate-of-sabrina-the-teenage-witch/ (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/07/23/the-rather-surprising-fate-of-sabrina-the-teenage-witch/)
....wat? :D
What the hell happened to Archie comics?!
Quote from: KiramidHead on Jul 23, 2014, 04:39:34 PM
Lego Movie 2 cameo, pls
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fprocrasti-nation.eu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FShut-up-and-take-my-money.jpg&hash=f8ce7660e80e82a152a2b748c03fcb8db56aac7f)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 03, 2014, 04:37:41 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 03, 2014, 04:37:41 AM
http://io9.com/three-teens-take-a-drug-that-sends-them-to-a-deadly-lov-1614865385 (http://io9.com/three-teens-take-a-drug-that-sends-them-to-a-deadly-lov-1614865385)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Aug 27, 2014, 10:59:47 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Aug 27, 2014, 10:59:47 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10447851_345733802269908_2348000336111058873_n.jpg?oh=8cbff9dca751d78203e6d6780ac54abe&oe=545DE252&__gda__=1415527387_a0602db4263b4ed4e3316a559e4f74b7)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 27, 2014, 11:05:45 PM
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 27, 2014, 11:05:45 PM
Quote from: Cvalda on Aug 27, 2014, 10:59:47 PM(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10447851_345733802269908_2348000336111058873_n.jpg?oh=8cbff9dca751d78203e6d6780ac54abe&oe=545DE252&__gda__=1415527387_a0602db4263b4ed4e3316a559e4f74b7)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.gyazo.com%2F8a7d0fd4a5a1d855304b2bedc3e51886.png&hash=19049c8fcb8c30d44a8ac44f1c077257ff5a64f3)
I don't know why I had to edit it like this, but his face though.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Eva on Aug 27, 2014, 11:13:39 PM
Post by: Eva on Aug 27, 2014, 11:13:39 PM
Quote from: Omegazilla on Jul 19, 2014, 09:52:03 AM
Good old Barlowe.
Wayne Barlowe? His stuff is fantastic. I had a poster of one of his artworks once on my living room wall. Freaked my mum out every time she visited though, so I eventually gave it away to someone else.... :D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 27, 2014, 11:17:01 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 27, 2014, 11:17:01 PM
Wayne Barlowe indeed. Top notch creature designer.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Eva on Aug 27, 2014, 11:22:50 PM
Post by: Eva on Aug 27, 2014, 11:22:50 PM
Ay :)
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... my mum's face every time she looked at it...
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... my mum's face every time she looked at it...
Spoiler
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 28, 2014, 02:45:08 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 28, 2014, 02:45:08 PM
That woman's upper body looks way off...unless it was supposed to be weird that way. She has a fair amount of skin around her belly, yet her upper half is thin enough that we see her rib cage.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 28, 2014, 08:58:18 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 28, 2014, 08:58:18 PM
She's taking breath in.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 30, 2014, 03:49:02 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 30, 2014, 03:49:02 AM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 30, 2014, 05:25:41 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 30, 2014, 05:25:41 AM
I got qn email from TeeFury saying they were celebrating Lovecraft's birthday by giving discounts on shirts related to his work, but literally all of them were either Cthulhu or Miskatonic University based. There needs to be more variety in Lovecraft shirts.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Sep 05, 2014, 06:11:41 AM
Post by: Gilfryd on Sep 05, 2014, 06:11:41 AM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 05, 2014, 09:49:29 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 05, 2014, 09:49:29 AM
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IKEA's pretty cool, you know.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 06, 2014, 09:10:18 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 06, 2014, 09:10:18 PM
This is coming out next month:
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Quotehttp://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-complete-fiction-of-hp-lovecraft-h-p-lovecraft/1119678526?ean=9781631060014 (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-complete-fiction-of-hp-lovecraft-h-p-lovecraft/1119678526?ean=9781631060014)
Another excellent edition in the Knickerbocker Classic series, The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft collects the author's novel, four novellas, and fifty-three short stories. Written between the years 1917 and 1935, this collection features Lovecraft's trademark fantastical creatures and supernatural thrills, as well as many horrific and cautionary science-fiction themes, that have influenced some of today's writers and filmmakers, including Stephen King, Alan Moore, F. Paul Wilson, Guillermo del Toro, and Neil Gaiman. Included in this volume are The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, "The Call of Cthulhu," "The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath," "At the Mountains of Madness," "The Shadow Over Innsmouth," "The Colour Out of Space," "The Dunwich Horror," and many more hair-raising tales.
The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the works of classic authors from around the world in stunning gift editions to be collected and enjoyed. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed cloth-bound hardcovers feature a slipcase and ribbon marker, as well as a comprehensive introduction providing the reader with enlightening information on the author's life and works.
No info yet on whether it has corrected texts or not. Hopefully it isn't full of typos.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2014, 09:52:14 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2014, 09:52:14 PM
Ooh, very cool looking.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 06, 2014, 10:05:03 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 06, 2014, 10:05:03 PM
I already have my complete anthology -- an insane collection, it even has Sweet Ermengarde -- but it is translated. Might like to import this!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 06, 2014, 11:35:20 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 06, 2014, 11:35:20 PM
So, which one is his novel, again? I've only ever seen the longer stories referred to as novellas. And I wonder if his revisions/ghost writing are included in this volume...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 07, 2014, 03:31:25 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 07, 2014, 03:31:25 AM
They probably mean Charles Dexter Ward. And it will probably only include the fiction he published under his own name, like the Barnes & Noble Complete Fiction volume.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 07, 2014, 04:04:58 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 07, 2014, 04:04:58 AM
What would be the best way to check out some of the material that isn't included in the Barnes and Noble book?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 07, 2014, 04:06:11 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 07, 2014, 04:06:11 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 07, 2014, 04:04:58 AMThis book:
What would be the best way to check out some of the material that isn't included in the Barnes and Noble book?
http://www.amazon.com/The-Horror-Museum-H-P-Lovecraft/dp/0345485726/ (http://www.amazon.com/The-Horror-Museum-H-P-Lovecraft/dp/0345485726/)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 07, 2014, 04:07:38 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 07, 2014, 04:07:38 AM
Thanks! That'll be on the list of things to buy as soon as I get a new job. :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 07, 2014, 04:14:17 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 07, 2014, 04:14:17 AM
I still need to finish it. A lot of it is kind of terrible :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 07, 2014, 04:15:16 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 07, 2014, 04:15:16 AM
Any particular stories that you would say rise above being, ehh, terrible? :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 07, 2014, 04:16:08 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 07, 2014, 04:16:08 AM
I should get that one, myself. It will go nicely with the rest of my Del Rey paperbacks.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 07, 2014, 04:17:35 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 07, 2014, 04:17:35 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 07, 2014, 04:15:16 AMI kind of like "The Mound" (Omega hates it, though :P). The title story is supposed to be pretty good, though I havent got to it yet.
Any particular stories that you would say rise above being, ehh, terrible? :P
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 07, 2014, 04:19:06 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 07, 2014, 04:19:06 AM
The Mound f**king sucks.
Bonus words: unnameable Yith DICKS.
Bonus words: unnameable Yith DICKS.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 07, 2014, 04:21:58 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 07, 2014, 04:21:58 AM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 07, 2014, 04:28:22 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 07, 2014, 04:28:22 AM
Quote from: Cvalda on Sep 07, 2014, 04:21:58 AM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 07, 2014, 04:30:19 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 07, 2014, 04:30:19 AM
Newp.
It's not a great story, but it points the way toward his great later ones like The Shadow Out of Time, and the fact that he spun all of it out of a vague, barely-there idea supplied to him speaks volumes about his creative powers.
It's not a great story, but it points the way toward his great later ones like The Shadow Out of Time, and the fact that he spun all of it out of a vague, barely-there idea supplied to him speaks volumes about his creative powers.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 07, 2014, 04:48:55 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 07, 2014, 04:48:55 AM
It's a bloated, amorphous conglomeration of accursed literary words. Its foetid stench can be smelt in our plane of existence, despite the fact this story echoes from stygian abysses of screaming pustules in the illimitable gulf of sucks.
I still cannot fathom how the same author that otherwise wrote such exquisite stories could elaborate an indescribably loathsome thing of immemorial lunacy -- a netherspawn of daemoniac darkness writhing with an unutterable pulsation.
TL; DR: AAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRBBLARBL.
I still cannot fathom how the same author that otherwise wrote such exquisite stories could elaborate an indescribably loathsome thing of immemorial lunacy -- a netherspawn of daemoniac darkness writhing with an unutterable pulsation.
TL; DR: AAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRBBLARBL.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 07, 2014, 04:51:08 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 07, 2014, 04:51:08 AM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 07, 2014, 04:52:19 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 07, 2014, 04:52:19 AM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 07, 2014, 11:23:39 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 07, 2014, 11:23:39 AM
Quote from: Omegazilla on Sep 07, 2014, 04:48:55 AM
It's a bloated, amorphous conglomeration of accursed literary words. Its foetid stench can be smelt in our plane of existence, despite the fact this story echoes from stygian abysses of screaming pustules in the illimitable gulf of sucks.
I still cannot fathom how the same author that otherwise wrote such exquisite stories could elaborate an indescribably loathsome thing of immemorial lunacy -- a netherspawn of daemoniac darkness writhing with an unutterable pulsation.
TL; DR: AAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRBBLARBL.
Spoiler
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 10, 2014, 11:39:48 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 10, 2014, 11:39:48 AM
Quote from: Cvalda on Sep 06, 2014, 09:10:18 PMThis is coming out next month:
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Another excellent edition in the Knickerbocker Classic series, The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft collects the author's novel, four novellas, and fifty-three short stories. Written between the years 1917 and 1935, this collection features Lovecraft's trademark fantastical creatures and supernatural thrills, as well as many horrific and cautionary science-fiction themes, that have influenced some of today's writers and filmmakers, including Stephen King, Alan Moore, F. Paul Wilson, Guillermo del Toro, and Neil Gaiman. Included in this volume are The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, "The Call of Cthulhu," "The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath," "At the Mountains of Madness," "The Shadow Over Innsmouth," "The Colour Out of Space," "The Dunwich Horror," and many more hair-raising tales.
The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the works of classic authors from around the world in stunning gift editions to be collected and enjoyed. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed cloth-bound hardcovers feature a slipcase and ribbon marker, as well as a comprehensive introduction providing the reader with enlightening information on the author's life and works.
No info yet on whether it has corrected texts or not. Hopefully it isn't full of typos.
Call me crazy but I'm shocked it costs less than $50. I remember the last collected anthology I saw was double what this one is.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 10, 2014, 11:53:58 AM
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 10, 2014, 11:53:58 AM
The Barnes & Noble anthology is under $20.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 11, 2014, 01:18:22 AM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 11, 2014, 01:18:22 AM
Yup, I paid $20 for mine and its really nice. Been wanting to pick up some of B&N's other similar collections as well, actually.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 13, 2014, 03:24:15 PM
Post by: Cvalda on Sep 13, 2014, 03:24:15 PM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 14, 2014, 07:51:30 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 14, 2014, 07:51:30 AM
Tom Woodruff!!!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 16, 2014, 01:39:43 AM
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 16, 2014, 01:39:43 AM
Correct me if I'm wrong, but did Udo Kier turn 25 years younger?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 16, 2014, 01:56:30 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Sep 16, 2014, 01:56:30 AM
He looks just like he did in Far Cry. :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Shasvre on Sep 26, 2014, 05:45:01 AM
Post by: Shasvre on Sep 26, 2014, 05:45:01 AM
I haven't seen these posted here before.
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 26, 2014, 09:34:49 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Sep 26, 2014, 09:34:49 AM
Now, that first one is very impressive. Don't really understand what the tentacles coming out of the water are for, but the head and body are excellent.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 29, 2014, 08:30:38 PM
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 29, 2014, 08:30:38 PM
Love the crustacean aspects of the second one.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Oct 04, 2014, 12:16:05 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Oct 04, 2014, 12:16:05 PM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 07, 2014, 05:47:11 AM
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 07, 2014, 05:47:11 AM
Just read "A Study in Emerald" by Neil Gaiman.
That was quite good. Handled both sources very well.
That was quite good. Handled both sources very well.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Oct 07, 2014, 05:49:03 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Oct 07, 2014, 05:49:03 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Oct 07, 2014, 05:47:11 AM
Just read "A Study in Emerald" by Neil Gaiman.
That was quite good. Handled both sources very well.
I honestly thought the best parts were the old timey ads between the chapters. "It's pronounced Tse-pesh!" :laugh:
The rest of it was great, too, though, especially that ending.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 07, 2014, 05:54:28 AM
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 07, 2014, 05:54:28 AM
Heh heh, yeah. As a fan of Lovecraft and Holmes, it hit all the right marks.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Oct 07, 2014, 05:55:19 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Oct 07, 2014, 05:55:19 AM
And now I'm gonna have to dig out Shadows Over Baker Street again. :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 07, 2014, 06:00:39 AM
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 07, 2014, 06:00:39 AM
I really wanna get that one of these days.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Oct 07, 2014, 06:03:16 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Oct 07, 2014, 06:03:16 AM
Some of the stories were kind of WTF, but most were pretty good. There was one that was so tangentially related to both Lovecraft and Holmes that the whole thing was just baffling.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 07, 2014, 06:08:07 AM
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 07, 2014, 06:08:07 AM
Did the characters just bump into Watson shouting something about Nyarlathotep on a street corner? :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Oct 07, 2014, 06:10:07 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Oct 07, 2014, 06:10:07 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Oct 07, 2014, 06:08:07 AM
Did the characters just bump into Watson shouting something about Nyarlathotep on a street corner? :laugh:
Nah, the story is told in a letter to Watson... that he never got around to opening. :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 07, 2014, 06:12:23 AM
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 07, 2014, 06:12:23 AM
Honestly, that really interests me. :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Oct 07, 2014, 06:16:11 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Oct 07, 2014, 06:16:11 AM
Jut checked the book, it's called "The Drowned Geologist." And not only did Watson not read it... it never got mailed in the first place. :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 03, 2014, 04:12:19 AM
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 03, 2014, 04:12:19 AM
For my final project in film school this semester, I made a loose adaptation of The Whisperer In Darkness. Shot most of it on Thanksgiving without a crew. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-vGxx8Lz9c&list=UU2bUHJvJVt5P-MnXQ8hvB8g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-vGxx8Lz9c&list=UU2bUHJvJVt5P-MnXQ8hvB8g)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-vGxx8Lz9c&list=UU2bUHJvJVt5P-MnXQ8hvB8g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-vGxx8Lz9c&list=UU2bUHJvJVt5P-MnXQ8hvB8g)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Topazora on Dec 03, 2014, 05:35:36 AM
Post by: Topazora on Dec 03, 2014, 05:35:36 AM
that was really good Alienseseses, though I had to turn the volume up really high on my computer, but I really liked the story.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 03, 2014, 05:53:18 AM
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 03, 2014, 05:53:18 AM
Thanks, glad you liked it!
It's weird, the volume on my computer when I open the file in VLC is much higher than it is on youtube.
It's weird, the volume on my computer when I open the file in VLC is much higher than it is on youtube.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Dec 03, 2014, 06:13:14 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Dec 03, 2014, 06:13:14 AM
It's probably just YouTube being stupid.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 03, 2014, 06:38:57 AM
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 03, 2014, 06:38:57 AM
Probably.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Dec 03, 2014, 07:07:27 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Dec 03, 2014, 07:07:27 AM
Just got a chance to watch it. i t was very good. :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Dec 03, 2014, 12:33:51 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Dec 03, 2014, 12:33:51 PM
Quote from: Alienseseses on Dec 03, 2014, 04:12:19 AM
For my final project in film school this semester, I made a loose adaptation of The Whisperer In Darkness. Shot most of it on Thanksgiving without a crew. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-vGxx8Lz9c&list=UU2bUHJvJVt5P-MnXQ8hvB8g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-vGxx8Lz9c&list=UU2bUHJvJVt5P-MnXQ8hvB8g)
Putting into my Watch Later list :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Topazora on Dec 03, 2014, 03:50:35 PM
Post by: Topazora on Dec 03, 2014, 03:50:35 PM
yeah, I had problems with youtube before, so its probably youtube. Anyway, two thumbs up, I hope your class really likes it.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 03, 2014, 06:01:01 PM
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 03, 2014, 06:01:01 PM
Thanks!
It went over well in class. There was some glitching, because it was such a large file. A glitch ate that last shot, so my class didn't get to see the pay-off. When I went down for Q+A, I told them I wanted to scroll back just a bit to show that last part again. It didn't glitch this time and the audience jumped. It was great.
It went over well in class. There was some glitching, because it was such a large file. A glitch ate that last shot, so my class didn't get to see the pay-off. When I went down for Q+A, I told them I wanted to scroll back just a bit to show that last part again. It didn't glitch this time and the audience jumped. It was great.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Dark Blade1 on Dec 03, 2014, 10:51:16 PM
Post by: Dark Blade1 on Dec 03, 2014, 10:51:16 PM
sounds good i might check out i have been looking for good horror books.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Magegg on Dec 03, 2014, 10:53:41 PM
Post by: Magegg on Dec 03, 2014, 10:53:41 PM
I read the shit out of Lovecraft when I was young. Even felt tempted to read more Cthulhu mythos by other authors.
Top 7 stories:
7. The Case of Charles Dexter Ward
6. The Colour Out of Space
5. Out of the Aeons
4. The Mound (Right in teh Aztec feeelz!!)
3. The Dunwich Horror
2. The Silver Key (and its sequel)
1. The Shadow out of Time
Top 7 stories:
7. The Case of Charles Dexter Ward
6. The Colour Out of Space
5. Out of the Aeons
4. The Mound (Right in teh Aztec feeelz!!)
3. The Dunwich Horror
2. The Silver Key (and its sequel)
1. The Shadow out of Time
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Topazora on Dec 04, 2014, 08:24:37 AM
Post by: Topazora on Dec 04, 2014, 08:24:37 AM
I'm reading The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath, and reading, I keep thinking that Tim Burton could possibly make a really good movie from this story. Burton is just bizarre enough and he does bizarre well, and I think Dream-Quest is the type of story to make an enjoyable film.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 04, 2014, 08:29:57 AM
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 04, 2014, 08:29:57 AM
I've only actually read Mountains and Whisperer (duh-- I adapted it). But now I own a collection of most of his best work, so I'm bingeing.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Dec 04, 2014, 10:42:17 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Dec 04, 2014, 10:42:17 AM
http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2014/dec/18/hideous-unknown-hp-lovecraft/ (http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2014/dec/18/hideous-unknown-hp-lovecraft/)
http://www.stjoshi.org/review_baxter.html (http://www.stjoshi.org/review_baxter.html)
http://www.stjoshi.org/review_baxter.html (http://www.stjoshi.org/review_baxter.html)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Dec 05, 2014, 04:52:54 PM
Post by: Gilfryd on Dec 05, 2014, 04:52:54 PM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Dec 05, 2014, 09:13:44 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Dec 05, 2014, 09:13:44 PM
Quote from: Magegg on Dec 03, 2014, 10:53:41 PMDude NO.
4. The Mound (Right in teh Aztec feeelz!!)
Like, fhtagn no.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Magegg on Dec 06, 2014, 12:07:20 AM
Post by: Magegg on Dec 06, 2014, 12:07:20 AM
Quote from: Omegazilla on Dec 05, 2014, 09:13:44 PMDude NO.I just think it's one of the most interesting stories :)
Like, fhtagn no.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Dec 09, 2014, 12:47:08 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Dec 09, 2014, 12:47:08 PM
After seeing that mug and thinking back to the coming-soon Cthulhu Funko Pop figure, I feel like the mythos is one of things that's *just* on the fringes of mainstream pop culture. People know it's there, but it won't ever reach levels of popularity like Marvel Comics or any major TV show, i.e. The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, etc...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 10, 2014, 11:36:05 PM
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 10, 2014, 11:36:05 PM
I'm getting a new soundtrack for my short, so it doesn't consist entirely of copyrighted music. Stay tuned.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Dec 11, 2014, 06:31:29 PM
Post by: Gilfryd on Dec 11, 2014, 06:31:29 PM
He sees you when you're sleeping
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He knows when you're awake
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He knows when you're awake
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Dec 12, 2014, 10:25:20 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Dec 12, 2014, 10:25:20 AM
http://redwaspdesign.wordpress.com/Cthulhu-Christmas-Calendar/ (http://redwaspdesign.wordpress.com/Cthulhu-Christmas-Calendar/)
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 12, 2014, 06:06:21 PM
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 12, 2014, 06:06:21 PM
Here it is, guys. New score. Wholly original.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7f1JAif5n0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7f1JAif5n0#ws)
EDIT: The link works now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7f1JAif5n0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7f1JAif5n0#ws)
EDIT: The link works now.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 14, 2014, 03:06:16 AM
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 14, 2014, 03:06:16 AM
...that was a lot of views real fast.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Magegg on Dec 14, 2014, 04:38:16 AM
Post by: Magegg on Dec 14, 2014, 04:38:16 AM
Not sure if this was already posted, but this is the Lovecraft parody song I like the most:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxScTbIUvoA# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxScTbIUvoA#)
;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxScTbIUvoA# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxScTbIUvoA#)
;D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 14, 2014, 05:08:38 AM
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 14, 2014, 05:08:38 AM
This is GOLD.
(And I just read Call today)
(And I just read Call today)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Magegg on Dec 14, 2014, 05:22:10 AM
Post by: Magegg on Dec 14, 2014, 05:22:10 AM
If you talking about the song, I loved the choice of the song, the lyrics AND the performance :D Winner pack...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Dec 15, 2014, 12:28:12 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Dec 15, 2014, 12:28:12 PM
Quote from: Magegg on Dec 14, 2014, 04:38:16 AM
Not sure if this was already posted, but this is the Lovecraft parody song I like the most:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxScTbIUvoA# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxScTbIUvoA#)
;D
That he was able to speak "Cthulhuian" is what this song epic ;D
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Dec 15, 2014, 05:30:06 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Dec 15, 2014, 05:30:06 PM
http://calloflovecraft.com/home/ (http://calloflovecraft.com/home/)
A virtual tour of Lovecraft's home town? I'm down!
A virtual tour of Lovecraft's home town? I'm down!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 16, 2014, 12:24:39 AM
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 16, 2014, 12:24:39 AM
So, The Unnamable. Self parody?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Dec 16, 2014, 01:28:44 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Dec 16, 2014, 01:28:44 AM
Quote from: Alienseseses on Dec 16, 2014, 12:24:39 AM
So, The Unnamable. Self parody?
I actually thought it was pretty effective.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 16, 2014, 01:38:21 AM
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 16, 2014, 01:38:21 AM
Oh, it's effective. But it's also self aware.
A horror writer, fending off accusations that he relies too much on describing the horror as being impossible to describe?
A horror writer, fending off accusations that he relies too much on describing the horror as being impossible to describe?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Dec 19, 2014, 05:13:10 AM
Post by: Gilfryd on Dec 19, 2014, 05:13:10 AM
Skimmed through The New Annotated HP Lovecraft at the bookstore the other day and it is nice.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 23, 2014, 02:11:25 AM
Post by: Alienseseses on Dec 23, 2014, 02:11:25 AM
Quote from: Gilfryd on Dec 19, 2014, 05:13:10 AMThat's the one I got.
Skimmed through The New Annotated HP Lovecraft at the bookstore the other day and it is nice.
I sent my movie to the book's editor.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Jan 08, 2015, 10:24:03 PM
Post by: Gilfryd on Jan 08, 2015, 10:24:03 PM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Jegeren on Jan 20, 2015, 11:16:23 PM
Post by: Jegeren on Jan 20, 2015, 11:16:23 PM
Don't get me started on Lovecraft. That man was a genius and easily one of the most underrated and original writers of all time. Like the op mentioned, At the Mountains of Madness and Call of Cthulhu is great, and I also particularly love Shadow over Innsmouth and Shadow out of Time. I can't think of any author (or any media director) that can seamlessly fuse Sci Fi, Fantasy, Mystery, and Horror among other things into original stories. Not to mention the original and super cool species he would invent like Yith and Shoggoths. I also really loved a video game adaption of some of his stories called Dark Corners of the Earth, which sadly never saw its sequels and did the books justice. So in short, best author ever in my book.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Jan 21, 2015, 01:06:18 AM
Post by: Gilfryd on Jan 21, 2015, 01:06:18 AM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 21, 2015, 06:40:13 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 21, 2015, 06:40:13 AM
Hahaha, awesome. :)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Jan 24, 2015, 11:45:51 PM
Post by: Alienseseses on Jan 24, 2015, 11:45:51 PM
Lovecraft: awesome writer, shitty person.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Magegg on Jan 25, 2015, 12:14:18 AM
Post by: Magegg on Jan 25, 2015, 12:14:18 AM
Quote from: Alienseseses on Jan 24, 2015, 11:45:51 PMLovecraft: awesome writer, shitty person.Good to read that from someone who knew him personally.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Doktor Wunderbar on Jan 25, 2015, 02:28:28 AM
Post by: Doktor Wunderbar on Jan 25, 2015, 02:28:28 AM
Quote from: Magegg on Jan 25, 2015, 12:14:18 AMIt's pretty well known that he was racist - according to some experts, even more than the average person in the early 20th century. There are others who say that he mellowed out a little over the years. I don't know one way or the other; I just think he shaped horror for the century that followed him.Quote from: Alienseseses on Jan 24, 2015, 11:45:51 PMLovecraft: awesome writer, shitty person.Good to read that from someone who knew him personally.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 25, 2015, 02:30:10 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 25, 2015, 02:30:10 AM
From what I've read, he actually improved a bit with his racism once he started corresponding with various people and somewhat broadened his views on things. Granted, he was pen pals with Mighty Whitey to the max, Robert E. Howard. :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Magegg on Jan 25, 2015, 02:38:10 AM
Post by: Magegg on Jan 25, 2015, 02:38:10 AM
Quote from: Doktor_Wunderbar on Jan 25, 2015, 02:28:28 AMIt's pretty well known that he was racist - according to some experts, even more than the average person in the early 20th century. There are others who say that he mellowed out a little over the years. I don't know one way or the other; I just think he shaped horror for the century that followed him.Racist was pretty standard, he had a bad concept about black people and such, but that doesn't mean he actively mistreated them or something. If that's the case Edgar Allan Poe was racist as seen in Arthur Gordon Pym, too, and no one says nothing about that.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Jan 25, 2015, 03:18:05 AM
Post by: Alienseseses on Jan 25, 2015, 03:18:05 AM
Apparently he was extraordinarily racist, even by the standards of the time. It's extremely well documented. Yeah, he married a Hungarian Jew, but only because he saw her as the model of assimilation. They lasted 10 months together.
In any case, I love his work, but given the chance, I would never want to meet him. Not least because he'd probably want me dead.
In any case, I love his work, but given the chance, I would never want to meet him. Not least because he'd probably want me dead.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Magegg on Jan 25, 2015, 04:29:13 AM
Post by: Magegg on Jan 25, 2015, 04:29:13 AM
Quote from: Alienseseses on Jan 25, 2015, 03:18:05 AMWho the f**k cares, ha ha.
Apparently he was extraordinarily racist, even by the standards of the time. It's extremely well documented. Yeah, he married a Hungarian Jew, but only because he saw her as the model of assimilation. They lasted 10 months together.
In any case, I love his work, but given the chance, I would never want to meet him. Not least because he'd probably want me dead.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Jan 25, 2015, 04:33:12 AM
Post by: Alienseseses on Jan 25, 2015, 04:33:12 AM
ok
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Magegg on Jan 25, 2015, 05:32:27 AM
Post by: Magegg on Jan 25, 2015, 05:32:27 AM
Herman Melville was so anti gay.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Jan 25, 2015, 06:10:42 AM
Post by: Alienseseses on Jan 25, 2015, 06:10:42 AM
You know what,
http://www.salon.com/2014/09/11/its_ok_to_admit_that_h_p_lovecraft_was_racist/ (http://www.salon.com/2014/09/11/its_ok_to_admit_that_h_p_lovecraft_was_racist/)
http://www.salon.com/2014/09/11/its_ok_to_admit_that_h_p_lovecraft_was_racist/ (http://www.salon.com/2014/09/11/its_ok_to_admit_that_h_p_lovecraft_was_racist/)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 25, 2015, 08:38:04 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 25, 2015, 08:38:04 AM
Yeah, Lovecraft was a total wacko in regards to racism. More cultural than biological, and directed at African people more than anyone else. Never heard him attacking other ethnicities. Yeah, he married a Hebrew woman, Sonia Greene, and the marriage did not last a lot, but it was not due to issues of that kind. They were both literally struggling to live because they were poor, and they agreed to a divorce after living so long apart.
It's absolutely ok to admit it. He shouldn't be defended in that regards. Then again, we don't hold Robinson Crusoe as any less than a classic and influential work because there are racist things in it. We don't blast Shakespeare's plays apart because some of them (The Tempest) have racist things in them. And so on and so forth. Can we say Lovecraft had interesting thoughts regarding certain subjects? Yes. Elaborations on cosmic dread and fear of the unknown, in some of his essays, are fascinating and inspiring, and Lovecraft at his best (not all of his stories are at the same level) outclasses every other horror author I have ever read. Should he be held as a philosophical example or standard in regards to all fields? Hell the f**k no, of course.
It's absolutely ok to admit it. He shouldn't be defended in that regards. Then again, we don't hold Robinson Crusoe as any less than a classic and influential work because there are racist things in it. We don't blast Shakespeare's plays apart because some of them (The Tempest) have racist things in them. And so on and so forth. Can we say Lovecraft had interesting thoughts regarding certain subjects? Yes. Elaborations on cosmic dread and fear of the unknown, in some of his essays, are fascinating and inspiring, and Lovecraft at his best (not all of his stories are at the same level) outclasses every other horror author I have ever read. Should he be held as a philosophical example or standard in regards to all fields? Hell the f**k no, of course.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Jan 25, 2015, 01:11:50 PM
Post by: Alienseseses on Jan 25, 2015, 01:11:50 PM
Basically.
Racist whacko who would have loathed me. I still read his stuff.
Racist whacko who would have loathed me. I still read his stuff.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 25, 2015, 02:43:32 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 25, 2015, 02:43:32 PM
Where are you from Alienseseses?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Jan 25, 2015, 03:12:50 PM
Post by: Alienseseses on Jan 25, 2015, 03:12:50 PM
I'm an Orthodox Jew from New York, a member of what Lovecraft called 'a mongrel horde'
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Magegg on Jan 25, 2015, 03:56:37 PM
Post by: Magegg on Jan 25, 2015, 03:56:37 PM
Lovecraft was a sort of traumatized introvert childish creepy guy, born on a f**ked up family more than surely, his racism is more than surely just another of his weird complexes and obsessions.
Bottomline, no one cared back in the day, so he didn't have a reason or a hint to realize whatever he thought was wrong and rethink his position.
Bottomline, no one cared back in the day, so he didn't have a reason or a hint to realize whatever he thought was wrong and rethink his position.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Jan 25, 2015, 04:07:43 PM
Post by: Alienseseses on Jan 25, 2015, 04:07:43 PM
Not saying otherwise. His upbringing and what happened to his parents are most likely major factors in his outlook on life.
That doesn't mean it was typical, and it doesn't mean I must condone it.
It also doesn't mean I must shun him and his writing. To the contrary, I appreciate his writing immensely, and I appreciate his background and outlook in regards to how they shaped his work. I don't like the man, but I like what he made, and I find him fascinating.
That doesn't mean it was typical, and it doesn't mean I must condone it.
It also doesn't mean I must shun him and his writing. To the contrary, I appreciate his writing immensely, and I appreciate his background and outlook in regards to how they shaped his work. I don't like the man, but I like what he made, and I find him fascinating.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 26, 2015, 02:48:43 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 26, 2015, 02:48:43 PM
Quote from: Alienseseses on Jan 25, 2015, 03:18:05 AM
Apparently he was extraordinarily racist, even by the standards of the time. It's extremely well documented. Yeah, he married a Hungarian Jew, but only because he saw her as the model of assimilation. They lasted 10 months together.
In any case, I love his work, but given the chance, I would never want to meet him. Not least because he'd probably want me dead.
I'm pretty sure he'd only realize you're Jewish if you told him.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Jan 26, 2015, 08:51:29 PM
Post by: Alienseseses on Jan 26, 2015, 08:51:29 PM
Well, I dress the part.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 26, 2015, 09:02:55 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 26, 2015, 09:02:55 PM
Meaning...? You have long curls? lol
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Jan 26, 2015, 09:22:20 PM
Post by: Alienseseses on Jan 26, 2015, 09:22:20 PM
Kippah and tzitzit.
Anyway, not really the point.
Some people say 'separate the artist from the art'-- I wouldn't say that's entirely accurate, since who the artist is and where he comes from can be relevant to the art itself, but we can find fault in something and still find value in it. What I'm trying to say is, I don't need to like a person to enjoy his art, and I don't need to like a person to find him personally fascinating.
Anyway, not really the point.
Some people say 'separate the artist from the art'-- I wouldn't say that's entirely accurate, since who the artist is and where he comes from can be relevant to the art itself, but we can find fault in something and still find value in it. What I'm trying to say is, I don't need to like a person to enjoy his art, and I don't need to like a person to find him personally fascinating.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: AvatarIII on Jan 27, 2015, 11:11:29 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Jan 27, 2015, 11:11:29 AM
He didn't like Jews but he was more critical of jewish culture than jewish blood, and even then he didn't mind Jewish culture existing, he just didn't like it contaminating American culture, which he very firmly believed should be based on British culture and not the melting-pot philosophy.
source: https://greatmindsonrace.wordpress.com/2011/10/02/h-p-lovecraft/
so as you can see, although he was pretty damn racist, he was not anti-Semitic to quite the same degree.
QuoteAs for [the Nazis'] much-advertised and hysterically condemned Jew policy––there is something to be said for one phase of it. Of course it is silly to ban Jewish books, to impose disabilities on Germanically cultured Jews, or to assume that––biologically speaking––a dash of Semitic blood unfits one for Aryan citizenship.
QuoteChinamen ought not to let American missionaries dictate and interpret their policies––and by the same token Aryans ought not to leave their guidance and interpretation to persons of an irreconcilable Semitic culture. Of course, this does not mean that the crudities of Hitlerism are to be copied. It is absurd to think that a man of complete Aryan culture ought to be squelched because he has a quarter-share of Semitic blood, or anything like that. But it is not absurd to feel that something ought to be done to keep expression true to the real psychology of the nation involved. We really face the same problem in America-where the city of New York is virtually lost to the national fabric through its tragic and all-pervasive Semitisation.
QuoteBy the way—it's hardly accurate to compare the Jewish with the negro problem. The trouble with the Jew is not his blood—which can mix with ours without disastrous results—but his persistent & antagonistic culture-tradition. On the other hand, the negro represents a vastly inferior biological variant which must under no circumstances taint our Aryan stock. The absolute colour-line as applied to negroes is both necessary & sensible, whereas a similar deadline against Jews (though attempted by Hitler) is ridiculous.
QuoteIt remains a fact that many modern nations need to take steps to preserve the integrity of their own native cultures against shrewd and pushing alien influences.
source: https://greatmindsonrace.wordpress.com/2011/10/02/h-p-lovecraft/
so as you can see, although he was pretty damn racist, he was not anti-Semitic to quite the same degree.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Jan 27, 2015, 04:44:44 PM
Post by: Alienseseses on Jan 27, 2015, 04:44:44 PM
Well, that's a relief.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sabby on Jan 28, 2015, 12:32:05 AM
Post by: Sabby on Jan 28, 2015, 12:32:05 AM
Quote from: Doktor_Wunderbar on Jan 25, 2015, 02:28:28 AMQuote from: Magegg on Jan 25, 2015, 12:14:18 AMIt's pretty well known that he was racist - according to some experts, even more than the average person in the early 20th century. There are others who say that he mellowed out a little over the years. I don't know one way or the other; I just think he shaped horror for the century that followed him.Quote from: Alienseseses on Jan 24, 2015, 11:45:51 PMLovecraft: awesome writer, shitty person.Good to read that from someone who knew him personally.
I saw a documentary on his life that states he married a Jewish women, which did start to change his views a lot. I get the impression his racism and anti-semitism had never really been challenged before, and that his life really was upturned by this woman. Hell, his writing became a LOT less bleak after she entered his life, as if he was seeing the world differently. He even encouraged her to write her own story and submitted it under his name.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Jan 28, 2015, 03:52:39 AM
Post by: Alienseseses on Jan 28, 2015, 03:52:39 AM
His wife wrote,
"Although [Howard] once said he loved New York and that henceforth it would be his 'adopted state', I soon learned that he hated it and all its 'alien hordes'. When I protested that I too was one of them, he'd tell me I 'no longer belonged to these mongrels.' 'You are now Mrs H. P. Lovecraft of 598 Angell St., Providence, Rhode Island."
"Although [Howard] once said he loved New York and that henceforth it would be his 'adopted state', I soon learned that he hated it and all its 'alien hordes'. When I protested that I too was one of them, he'd tell me I 'no longer belonged to these mongrels.' 'You are now Mrs H. P. Lovecraft of 598 Angell St., Providence, Rhode Island."
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 28, 2015, 04:12:38 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jan 28, 2015, 04:12:38 AM
Just read "The Horror at Red Hook." Tells you everything you ever needed to know about that. :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 28, 2015, 07:38:46 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 28, 2015, 07:38:46 AM
Heh, try Medusa's Coil too.
Spoiler
No wonder she owned a link with that old witch-woman Sophonisba—for, though in deceitfully slight proportion, Marceline was a negress.
[close]
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Jan 29, 2015, 01:22:05 AM
Post by: Gilfryd on Jan 29, 2015, 01:22:05 AM
ST Joshi writes a bit about Lovecraft's racism here -
http://www.stjoshi.org/review_baxter.html (http://www.stjoshi.org/review_baxter.html)
http://www.stjoshi.org/review_baxter.html (http://www.stjoshi.org/review_baxter.html)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Jun 01, 2015, 05:25:51 AM
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Jun 01, 2015, 05:25:51 AM
Apparently the Necronomicon features a page with information about a familiar creature:
(https://img1.etsystatic.com/002/0/5287082/il_570xN.365628947_ep17.jpg)
(https://img1.etsystatic.com/002/0/5287082/il_570xN.365628947_ep17.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 01, 2015, 12:26:14 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 01, 2015, 12:26:14 PM
That can't be an original Lovecraft creation, surely.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Jun 02, 2015, 04:04:14 AM
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Jun 02, 2015, 04:04:14 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 01, 2015, 12:26:14 PM
That can't be an original Lovecraft creation, surely.
No, it's from a fan creation:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/106848711/alien-formulae-necronomicon-fragment
Still, new creatures are always being added to the Mythos, so who knows?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Magegg on Jun 02, 2015, 08:00:12 PM
Post by: Magegg on Jun 02, 2015, 08:00:12 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10931194_843030689120513_1820248678347187772_n.png?oh=f4273fcb7e13ac69f94a73b3983310a4&oe=55F1027A&__gda__=1442908098_01e7ca98d3751bc0813d4875fb64c0d4)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Jun 03, 2015, 07:32:13 AM
Post by: Alienseseses on Jun 03, 2015, 07:32:13 AM
I'm reposting my short from several months back. The audio was low, so I went back and raised the levels. You shouldn't need to turn up your volume all the way anymore.
THE WHISPERER IN DARKNESS, based on the story by H P Lovecraft.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9LNoJFqJNA&feature=youtu.be
THE WHISPERER IN DARKNESS, based on the story by H P Lovecraft.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9LNoJFqJNA&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Jun 03, 2015, 08:05:54 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Jun 03, 2015, 08:05:54 AM
I recorded a podcast discussing Del Toro's Mountains of Madness script back in April. Only just got to posting it here now:
https://soundcloud.com/kiramidhead/screenplay-archaeology-episode-1-guillermo-del-toros-at-the-mountains-of-madness (https://soundcloud.com/kiramidhead/screenplay-archaeology-episode-1-guillermo-del-toros-at-the-mountains-of-madness)
It's also available in two other formats. If you'd like the option, I'll post the links.
https://soundcloud.com/kiramidhead/screenplay-archaeology-episode-1-guillermo-del-toros-at-the-mountains-of-madness (https://soundcloud.com/kiramidhead/screenplay-archaeology-episode-1-guillermo-del-toros-at-the-mountains-of-madness)
It's also available in two other formats. If you'd like the option, I'll post the links.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Jun 03, 2015, 10:23:57 AM
Post by: Gilfryd on Jun 03, 2015, 10:23:57 AM
Shoggoth by Yuji Kaida -
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F41.media.tumblr.com%2F1ee3454306e5daa0649afd326e1d3c73%2Ftumblr_np1ht2uVVm1sfqui2o1_1280.jpg&hash=63e6b5031317976ec69e2030ab4a5fd49656442a)
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Jun 04, 2015, 06:25:21 AM
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Jun 04, 2015, 06:25:21 AM
A few minutes ago, I looked up Shub Niggurath on a whim on Google Images and came across this (http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs13/i/2007/042/3/2/The_Black_Goat_of_the_Woods_by_Punslinger.jpg). If you think about it, a Queen Alien is the perfect masque of the Black Goat.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jun 05, 2015, 05:12:43 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jun 05, 2015, 05:12:43 PM
Quote from: Gilfryd on Jun 03, 2015, 10:23:57 AMSweet, love the skin texture.Shoggoth by Yuji Kaida -
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F41.media.tumblr.com%2F1ee3454306e5daa0649afd326e1d3c73%2Ftumblr_np1ht2uVVm1sfqui2o1_1280.jpg&hash=63e6b5031317976ec69e2030ab4a5fd49656442a)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Jun 20, 2015, 07:30:37 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Jun 20, 2015, 07:30:37 PM
In the Japanese horror movie Marebito there is a direct reference to "At the Mountain of Madness"
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1309.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs625%2Fatacamadesert86%2Fmarebito_hollowearth_zps1syei8pg.jpg&hash=434dc089fefdba700dd4457febccc20cc3a6fd6b)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marebito_%28film%29 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marebito_%28film%29)
The Uzumaki manga is also very inspired by Lovecraft, although at a more metaphorical level.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzumaki (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzumaki)
The Uzumaki manga is also very inspired by Lovecraft, although at a more metaphorical level.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzumaki (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzumaki)
Also some cool pics :laugh:
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jul 04, 2015, 01:04:40 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jul 04, 2015, 01:04:40 PM
Great post!
Love Junji Ito's work. He's done plenty of things Lovecraft-inspired.
Love Junji Ito's work. He's done plenty of things Lovecraft-inspired.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 06, 2015, 01:43:02 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 06, 2015, 01:43:02 AM
That last photo is 50 shades of f**ked up.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Jul 17, 2015, 03:59:21 AM
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Jul 17, 2015, 03:59:21 AM
Some awesome King in Yellow pics:
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Jul 21, 2015, 06:21:50 AM
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Jul 21, 2015, 06:21:50 AM
One of my favorite pictures of Nyarlathotep in his human form:
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Jul 22, 2015, 08:11:30 PM
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Jul 22, 2015, 08:11:30 PM
This picture I think is one of the best interpretations of Azathoth that I've seen yet:
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Jul 29, 2015, 02:57:38 AM
Post by: Gilfryd on Jul 29, 2015, 02:57:38 AM
^ I like this one -
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: RagingDragon on Aug 18, 2015, 09:30:39 PM
Post by: RagingDragon on Aug 18, 2015, 09:30:39 PM
God there's some awesome, awesome shit in here.
f**kin art is
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2015, 07:21:17 AM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2015, 07:21:17 AM
Today, 125 yeara ago, Lovecraft was born.
Preparing a little illustration to commemorate.
Preparing a little illustration to commemorate.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: markweatherill on Aug 20, 2015, 12:11:36 PM
Post by: markweatherill on Aug 20, 2015, 12:11:36 PM
I only just discovered this thread! I wonder if anyone has also read William Hope Hodgson?
Another author I like despite some shortcomings.
As for Lovecraft's writing flaws, I find his assumption that sheer formlessness is the absolute ultimate shrieking horror of all time ever is faintly ridiculous. I sympathise with his narrators who do find it so, so very often and so shriekingly, but with a sense that, well, I wonder just why they are so horrified by the simple lack of shape.
Nobody has yet mentioned the Lovecraftian elements of 'Help! I'm a Fish!'. Why not?
Another author I like despite some shortcomings.
As for Lovecraft's writing flaws, I find his assumption that sheer formlessness is the absolute ultimate shrieking horror of all time ever is faintly ridiculous. I sympathise with his narrators who do find it so, so very often and so shriekingly, but with a sense that, well, I wonder just why they are so horrified by the simple lack of shape.
Nobody has yet mentioned the Lovecraftian elements of 'Help! I'm a Fish!'. Why not?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Ryu on Aug 20, 2015, 06:30:59 PM
Post by: Ryu on Aug 20, 2015, 06:30:59 PM
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Happy Birthday, HP Lovecraft.
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2015, 07:49:51 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2015, 07:49:51 PM
(https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/11040931_764973856964183_763223382717357426_n.jpg?oh=e5045d5231a2e53f8292d5b65295b9e5&oe=567C999B)
My own homage.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: RagingDragon on Aug 20, 2015, 07:55:50 PM
Post by: RagingDragon on Aug 20, 2015, 07:55:50 PM
Quote from: markweatherill on Aug 20, 2015, 12:11:36 PM
I only just discovered this thread! I wonder if anyone has also read William Hope Hodgson?
Another author I like despite some shortcomings.
As for Lovecraft's writing flaws, I find his assumption that sheer formlessness is the absolute ultimate shrieking horror of all time ever is faintly ridiculous. I sympathise with his narrators who do find it so, so very often and so shriekingly, but with a sense that, well, I wonder just why they are so horrified by the simple lack of shape.
Nobody has yet mentioned the Lovecraftian elements of 'Help! I'm a Fish!'. Why not?
I haven't read Willam Hope Hodgson, but I'll check him out.
It's true that Lovecraft often uses formlessness as a tentpole for his main characters' horror. Some stories have more associated with it, though. It often felt like the indescribable nature was the central point, not just that the creature or being didn't have a form, but that it's form was wholly incomprehensible to the narrator.
I've always like this concept of having something so foreign or incredible that your mind has no frame of reference to process it, like if you took an Alien from the Alien films and showed it to a tribe of natives from New Guinea that had never seen anything outside of their forest before, lol. They might think it was a god or demon.
Quote from: Omegamorph on Aug 20, 2015, 07:49:51 PM(https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/11040931_764973856964183_763223382717357426_n.jpg?oh=e5045d5231a2e53f8292d5b65295b9e5&oe=567C999B)
My own homage.
Wow that was fast. Bloody awesome, sir master of monsters. Just fantastic! I love the smooth, alien look to him. You don't see that in a lot of images of Cthulhu depicted as a sort of squiddy water monster. Great work!
10/10 would fhtagn again.
... It also looks like he's either giving someone the finger or about to do something naughty with that right hand. :laugh: :laugh: Forgive me, couldn't help myself.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2015, 08:14:31 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Aug 20, 2015, 08:14:31 PM
I actually photographed myself in pose as reference for the drawing; the hand's weird position is based on my own hand in the photo.
Yeah I actually dislike many depictions because they take the descriptions too literally. So the "squid-head" literally becomes just a squid or an octopus in place of a human head and that's it. It's "bloated" so let's give it a beer belly and manboobs. Those things never worked for me.
Regarding the texture I kind of lost myself a bit there. I literally had the idea to do this yesterday; I already had a Cthulhu ready from my sketchbook but I didn't stop thinking about what texture should I use. I just ended up scrabbling lines around.
Yeah I actually dislike many depictions because they take the descriptions too literally. So the "squid-head" literally becomes just a squid or an octopus in place of a human head and that's it. It's "bloated" so let's give it a beer belly and manboobs. Those things never worked for me.
Regarding the texture I kind of lost myself a bit there. I literally had the idea to do this yesterday; I already had a Cthulhu ready from my sketchbook but I didn't stop thinking about what texture should I use. I just ended up scrabbling lines around.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: RagingDragon on Aug 21, 2015, 05:51:44 AM
Post by: RagingDragon on Aug 21, 2015, 05:51:44 AM
Quote from: Omegamorph on Aug 20, 2015, 08:14:31 PMNice, that's very helpful for getting exactly the reference you need. Agreed on the man boobs too lol. Good to know you already had one in the pipe, I was shocked at the blinding speed that you produced that nice piece.
I actually photographed myself in pose as reference for the drawing; the hand's weird position is based on my own hand in the photo.
Yeah I actually dislike many depictions because they take the descriptions too literally. So the "squid-head" literally becomes just a squid or an octopus in place of a human head and that's it. It's "bloated" so let's give it a beer belly and manboobs. Those things never worked for me.
Regarding the texture I kind of lost myself a bit there. I literally had the idea to do this yesterday; I already had a Cthulhu ready from my sketchbook but I didn't stop thinking about what texture should I use. I just ended up scrabbling lines around.
Again, love the texture. It looks very smooth, almost alien-esque, very cosmic. High five.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Aug 23, 2015, 04:30:37 AM
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Aug 23, 2015, 04:30:37 AM
Just as a heads up, there's a Creative Commons group that I'm working with called The Dryden Experiment who will be releasing calls for fiction set in a universe that has a very Lovecraftian feel. I've already written the primer and a few stories for it, and I'll PM anyone any information if they are interested in participating.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Doctor Ash on Aug 23, 2015, 12:10:26 PM
Post by: Doctor Ash on Aug 23, 2015, 12:10:26 PM
I'm also a Lovecraft Fan. The Alien Queen reminds me always a bit of Shub Niggurath - The Goat with a thousand young!
Not from her appearance but from concept, as Shub Nigguraths is described as a perverted fertillity goddess.
Not from her appearance but from concept, as Shub Nigguraths is described as a perverted fertillity goddess.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 25, 2015, 11:31:42 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 25, 2015, 11:31:42 AM
http://the-toast.net/2015/08/24/texts-from-h-p-lovecraft/
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Xenomorphine on Aug 25, 2015, 01:06:29 PM
Post by: Xenomorphine on Aug 25, 2015, 01:06:29 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 25, 2015, 11:31:42 AM
http://the-toast.net/2015/08/24/texts-from-h-p-lovecraft/
Absolutely fantastic! :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on Aug 25, 2015, 03:02:07 PM
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on Aug 25, 2015, 03:02:07 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 25, 2015, 11:31:42 AM
http://the-toast.net/2015/08/24/texts-from-h-p-lovecraft/
Made my day lol
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Aug 27, 2015, 08:07:37 PM
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Aug 27, 2015, 08:07:37 PM
An excellent Nyarlathotep piece:
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Alienseseses on Aug 28, 2015, 04:45:42 AM
Post by: Alienseseses on Aug 28, 2015, 04:45:42 AM
http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/08/hp-lovecraft-125/401471/
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 28, 2015, 01:31:17 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 28, 2015, 01:31:17 PM
Quote from: Alienseseses on Aug 28, 2015, 04:45:42 AM
http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/08/hp-lovecraft-125/401471/
Nice read. I wonder what it would've been like to meet Lovecraft in person. I feel like he'd quite resistant to fans, especially with his feelings on "ordinary people".
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Doctor Ash on Aug 28, 2015, 01:38:35 PM
Post by: Doctor Ash on Aug 28, 2015, 01:38:35 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 28, 2015, 01:31:17 PMNot so sure. Bloch's fanmail quite flattered him...Quote from: Alienseseses on Aug 28, 2015, 04:45:42 AM
http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/08/hp-lovecraft-125/401471/
Nice read. I wonder what it would've been like to meet Lovecraft in person. I feel like he'd quite resistant to fans, especially with his feelings on "ordinary people".
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 28, 2015, 01:46:48 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 28, 2015, 01:46:48 PM
A white guy. I'm sure that didn't affect his approval in any way.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Doctor Ash on Aug 28, 2015, 01:48:25 PM
Post by: Doctor Ash on Aug 28, 2015, 01:48:25 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 28, 2015, 01:46:48 PMHave read that he became more tolerant later.
A white guy. I'm sure that didn't affect his approval in any way.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Aug 28, 2015, 06:39:38 PM
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Aug 28, 2015, 06:39:38 PM
Define 'tolerant.' He was praising lynchings four years before he died. I do think, though, he was beginning to mellow out, and may well have become more and more tolerant had he lived longer. Also, he might have done more novel writing; we might well have gotten the weird fiction equivalent of LOTR.
A great video of Lovecraft's Nyarlathotep story:
A great video of Lovecraft's Nyarlathotep story:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Oct 13, 2015, 05:40:23 AM
Post by: Gilfryd on Oct 13, 2015, 05:40:23 AM
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http://pulpcovers.com/the-shadow-out-of-time/#1
http://pulpcovers.com/the-shadow-out-of-time/#1
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 16, 2015, 06:33:43 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 16, 2015, 06:33:43 PM
I see Daleks went into a nether realm.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on Oct 16, 2015, 06:50:56 PM
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on Oct 16, 2015, 06:50:56 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 16, 2015, 06:33:43 PM
I see Daleks went into a nether realm.
Well the Old Ones of the Ctuhulu Mythos are part of the Whoniverse if you follow the Doctor Who Virgin New Adventure books lol
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 16, 2015, 09:05:20 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 16, 2015, 09:05:20 PM
Seriously?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Doctor Ash on Oct 16, 2015, 09:49:38 PM
Post by: Doctor Ash on Oct 16, 2015, 09:49:38 PM
Are there more anthologies out there with stories about the old old ones returning and the aftermath of it, beside of Cthulhu's Reign by Darrell Schweitzer?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on Oct 17, 2015, 12:26:57 PM
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on Oct 17, 2015, 12:26:57 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 16, 2015, 09:05:20 PM
Seriously?
Yep. Enemies like The Great Intelligence and The Animus (There are a load of others too) have been named as certain Old Ones. Cthulhu even appears in the novel White Darkness
Took his off Wikipedia in regards to the Old ones appearing in the Virgin New Adventure:
Another group of adversaries who appear in several New and Missing Adventures are the Great Old Ones, derived from H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos. In the New Adventures, these beings are survivors of the universe before this one, who therefore exist in accordance with a different set of physical laws. A being calling itself Azathoth in All-Consuming Fire turns out to be an impostor, but the novel identifies several other Doctor Who monsters with Lovecraftian entities: the Great Intelligence is Yog-Sothoth, the Animus is Lloigor, Fenric is Hastur the Unspeakable, and an Old One encountered in White Darkness is Cthulhu.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: quijju on Oct 18, 2015, 04:31:42 AM
Post by: quijju on Oct 18, 2015, 04:31:42 AM
Quote from: Alienseseses on Aug 28, 2015, 04:45:42 AMI certainly wasn't going to read the whole thing so correct me if I am wrong but it seems like more typical mental libtardation hating bigotry only from the usual straight white males. Was Lovecraft bigoted? Obviously, but that doesn't diminish the genius he possessed in his unique and vast universe. Considering he is a fictional writer, I don't see how his personal beliefs should be a factor in judging the works themselves even if there are certain undertones. If you look at the big picture, why should I hate awesome beings like Cthulhu, Shoggoths, Yith, and Polyps just to name a few, just because of the author's unrelated personal beliefs. You can like a fictional author's writings while totally opposing their personal beliefs.
http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/08/hp-lovecraft-125/401471/
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Oct 31, 2015, 06:19:54 AM
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Oct 31, 2015, 06:19:54 AM
Is anyone here a fan of Clark Ashton Smith? He was a contemporary of Lovecraft and was highly inspired by him; even wrote a poem in his honor. Alot of his stories take place in Lovecraft's universe, and he even mentions some of the deities. He also has some stuff set in Conan's Hyperborea, though not actually featuring Conan himself. The collection Return of the Sorcerer collects some of his best work.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Dec 02, 2015, 02:33:30 AM
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Dec 02, 2015, 02:33:30 AM
Some awesome fan art pages from the Necronomicon:
http://www.funnyjunk.com/Cthulhu+larp+necronomicon/funny-pictures/5459180
http://www.funnyjunk.com/Cthulhu+larp+necronomicon/funny-pictures/5459180
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Dec 02, 2015, 03:04:34 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Dec 02, 2015, 03:04:34 AM
Quote from: Born Of Cold Light on Dec 02, 2015, 02:33:30 AM
Some awesome fan art pages from the Necronomicon:
http://www.funnyjunk.com/Cthulhu+larp+necronomicon/funny-pictures/5459180
Pretty cool, not far off from the Evil Dead Necronomicon's illustration style.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 02, 2015, 02:00:28 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 02, 2015, 02:00:28 PM
I am digging though. They look great. I love that kind of approach.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Dec 02, 2015, 04:21:26 PM
Post by: Gilfryd on Dec 02, 2015, 04:21:26 PM
From del Toro's Treehouse of Horror opening - Cthulhu sketches by Guy Davis
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http://guydavisart.tumblr.com/post/134337523972/the-cameo-of-cthulhu
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http://guydavisart.tumblr.com/post/134337523972/the-cameo-of-cthulhu
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on Dec 03, 2015, 12:55:58 PM
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on Dec 03, 2015, 12:55:58 PM
Hahahaha the Zoidburg one was perfect lol :laugh:
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Dec 04, 2015, 03:33:08 AM
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on Dec 04, 2015, 03:33:08 AM
Quote from: Whiskeybrewer on Dec 03, 2015, 12:55:58 PM
Hahahaha the Zoidburg one was perfect lol :laugh:
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on Dec 04, 2015, 12:56:53 PM
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on Dec 04, 2015, 12:56:53 PM
Quote from: Born Of Cold Light on Dec 04, 2015, 03:33:08 AMQuote from: Whiskeybrewer on Dec 03, 2015, 12:55:58 PM
Hahahaha the Zoidburg one was perfect lol :laugh:
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Now thats the film Del Toro should make lmao
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Dec 05, 2015, 12:45:39 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Dec 05, 2015, 12:45:39 AM
A Lovecraft-inspired song. Anytime someone can speak the language of R'yleh is a time to listen.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Dec 12, 2015, 05:32:31 AM
Post by: Gilfryd on Dec 12, 2015, 05:32:31 AM
These are delightful -
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http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=DC653714A#.VmuxCuTSnIW
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http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=DC653714A#.VmuxCuTSnIW
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Doctor Ash on Jan 28, 2016, 04:46:00 PM
Post by: Doctor Ash on Jan 28, 2016, 04:46:00 PM
Having read The Call Of Cthulhu and some Necroscope Books again lately, i can't help myself thinking that Lumley intended the Wamphyri to be the Old Ones way of teaching humanity "to shout and kill and revel and enjoy themselves and all the earth would flame with a holocaust of ecstasy and freedom".
One reason for my believe is that Lumley is an mythos writer and there are hints in the Necroscope books that the story is happening in an universe where the Mythos exists.
Also the whole psychology of the Wamphyri reminds me of how an human being that became like the old ones would be like.
What do you think?
One reason for my believe is that Lumley is an mythos writer and there are hints in the Necroscope books that the story is happening in an universe where the Mythos exists.
Also the whole psychology of the Wamphyri reminds me of how an human being that became like the old ones would be like.
What do you think?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Thanatos ZHE on Jan 31, 2016, 10:50:06 AM
Post by: Thanatos ZHE on Jan 31, 2016, 10:50:06 AM
After several months of eyeing up this beauty I finally caved yesterday and bought it.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 31, 2016, 08:51:41 PM
Post by: OmegaZilla on Jan 31, 2016, 08:51:41 PM
That illustration, unf.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 22, 2016, 07:22:08 AM
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 22, 2016, 07:22:08 AM
Quote from: Thanatos ZHE on Jan 31, 2016, 10:50:06 AM
After several months of eyeing up this beauty I finally caved yesterday and bought it.
Damn, that second photo is grim and quite haunting. I love it!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Feb 23, 2016, 05:49:29 AM
Post by: Gilfryd on Feb 23, 2016, 05:49:29 AM
These are pretty cool -
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http://loicmuzy-artwork.blogspot.it/2015/01/bestiaire-call-of-cthulhu-7th-edition.html
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http://loicmuzy-artwork.blogspot.it/2015/01/bestiaire-call-of-cthulhu-7th-edition.html
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on Feb 23, 2016, 12:53:03 PM
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on Feb 23, 2016, 12:53:03 PM
Those are some great pics
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 23, 2016, 04:13:34 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 23, 2016, 04:13:34 PM
Quote from: Gilfryd on Feb 23, 2016, 05:49:29 AMDunno about you guys, but I think this is the best Cthulhu pic ever. It's so eerie and alien.These are pretty cool -
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Mar 20, 2016, 10:44:26 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Mar 20, 2016, 10:44:26 PM
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 21, 2016, 12:10:05 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Mar 21, 2016, 12:10:05 AM
Quote from: Crazy Shrimp on Mar 20, 2016, 10:44:26 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLNZSuU1GBg
I was with this up until that final shot.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on Mar 21, 2016, 01:54:46 PM
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on Mar 21, 2016, 01:54:46 PM
Quote from: KiramidHead on Mar 21, 2016, 12:10:05 AMQuote from: Crazy Shrimp on Mar 20, 2016, 10:44:26 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLNZSuU1GBg
I was with this up until that final shot.
Same actually
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 23, 2016, 11:09:13 AM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 23, 2016, 11:09:13 AM
http://www.empireonline.com/people/ron-perlman/ron-perlman-christopher-plummer-voicing-hp-lovecraft-animation/
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Apr 10, 2016, 02:25:23 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Apr 10, 2016, 02:25:23 PM
Yikes. :-X
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 12, 2016, 01:26:51 PM
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 12, 2016, 01:26:51 PM
Has anyone ever played a Cthulhu boardgame? I was wondering if they're any good.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Apr 12, 2016, 06:34:49 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Apr 12, 2016, 06:34:49 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 12, 2016, 01:26:51 PM
Has anyone ever played a Cthulhu boardgame? I was wondering if they're any good.
Arkham Horror was pretty fun.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: 426Buddy on Apr 25, 2016, 08:20:05 PM
Post by: 426Buddy on Apr 25, 2016, 08:20:05 PM
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Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on May 08, 2016, 10:49:22 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on May 08, 2016, 10:49:22 PM
Well that game turned out to be ass.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on May 09, 2016, 11:37:34 AM
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on May 09, 2016, 11:37:34 AM
Quote from: KiramidHead on May 08, 2016, 10:49:22 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlaPi5v14JU
Well that game turned out to be ass.
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Yay Minx and Sinow
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: XenoZipper on May 22, 2016, 03:34:07 PM
Post by: XenoZipper on May 22, 2016, 03:34:07 PM
I have the Twilight Creations board game called "Cthulhu!!". It's pretty fun. I also have another called "The Innsmouth Escape" but I haven't played it yet.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on May 28, 2016, 05:07:53 AM
Post by: Born Of Cold Light on May 28, 2016, 05:07:53 AM
A tremendous, eerie cosmic horror rpg was released a while ago called Black Sun Death Crawl, where you literally dig your own graves:
http://www.kickassistan.net/2015/08/BSDC.html
It was recently reviewed on The Lovecraft Ezine:
https://lovecraftzine.com/2016/05/25/soul-crushing-cosmic-horror-on-your-table-top-with-black-sun-deathcrawl/
http://www.kickassistan.net/2015/08/BSDC.html
It was recently reviewed on The Lovecraft Ezine:
https://lovecraftzine.com/2016/05/25/soul-crushing-cosmic-horror-on-your-table-top-with-black-sun-deathcrawl/
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: genocyber on May 28, 2016, 07:36:33 AM
Post by: genocyber on May 28, 2016, 07:36:33 AM
Why are Lovecraft films usually shit?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Deathbearer on Jun 06, 2016, 12:25:25 AM
Post by: Deathbearer on Jun 06, 2016, 12:25:25 AM
Quote from: genocyber on May 28, 2016, 07:36:33 AM
Why are Lovecraft films usually shit?
I think the tone just doesn't translate. It's scarier to read a description of something that's supposed to be impossible to comprehend because your imagination can take over. In a movie you just see it, and if the effects are shit you're laughing at it.
That's just what I think, anyway
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: XenoZipper on Jun 06, 2016, 12:35:48 AM
Post by: XenoZipper on Jun 06, 2016, 12:35:48 AM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Jun 06, 2016, 12:25:25 AMQuote from: genocyber on May 28, 2016, 07:36:33 AM
Why are Lovecraft films usually shit?
I think the tone just doesn't translate. It's scarier to read a description of something that's supposed to be impossible to comprehend because your imagination can take over. In a movie you just see it, and if the effects are shit you're laughing at it.
That's just what I think, anyway
That's honestly the case most of the time. His stories just don't translate to film well. How I envision monsters like Cthulhu or Nyarlathotep may not be the same way another does depending on how much you let your imagination fly with his stuff. There's that factor, & the fact that no one seems to keep the material to the source. I love movies like Re-Animator, From Beyond but they barely have much to do with the original stories, adding characters that don't exist n such. They're fun movies but not faithful to the stories.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: WIZARDSxNEVERxDIE on Jun 06, 2016, 05:10:02 AM
Post by: WIZARDSxNEVERxDIE on Jun 06, 2016, 05:10:02 AM
Quote from: Born Of Cold Light on May 28, 2016, 05:07:53 AM
A tremendous, eerie cosmic horror rpg was released a while ago called Black Sun Death Crawl, where you literally dig your own graves:
http://www.kickassistan.net/2015/08/BSDC.html
It was recently reviewed on The Lovecraft Ezine:
https://lovecraftzine.com/2016/05/25/soul-crushing-cosmic-horror-on-your-table-top-with-black-sun-deathcrawl/
I paid $0 to download the .pdf, great find!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Doctor Ash on Jun 06, 2016, 05:26:11 AM
Post by: Doctor Ash on Jun 06, 2016, 05:26:11 AM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Jun 06, 2016, 12:25:25 AMBut to be fair, we never saw a big budget rendition of Cthulhu or the other great old onesQuote from: genocyber on May 28, 2016, 07:36:33 AM
Why are Lovecraft films usually shit?
I think the tone just doesn't translate. It's scarier to read a description of something that's supposed to be impossible to comprehend because your imagination can take over. In a movie you just see it, and if the effects are shit you're laughing at it.
That's just what I think, anyway
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: XenoZipper on Jun 06, 2016, 05:41:12 AM
Post by: XenoZipper on Jun 06, 2016, 05:41:12 AM
We would have if some studio would have let Guillermo make At The Mountains Of Madness like it was planned but got scraped in the end. It's no secret he wants to make a Lovecraft movie but it keeps getting derailed for some reason & we end up getting Hellboy & Pacific Rim instead. Not saying those are bad movies, I just really wish a studio would give him a chance on actual Lovecraft material.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Doctor Ash on Jun 06, 2016, 06:21:09 AM
Post by: Doctor Ash on Jun 06, 2016, 06:21:09 AM
Quote from: XenoZipper on Jun 06, 2016, 05:41:12 AMI think the same. Instead of always the same boring shit, they should finally give Del Toro a chance to make an worthy lovecraftian movie!
We would have if some studio would have let Guillermo make At The Mountains Of Madness like it was planned but got scraped in the end. It's no secret he wants to make a Lovecraft movie but it keeps getting derailed for some reason & we end up getting Hellboy & Pacific Rim instead. Not saying those are bad movies, I just really wish a studio would give him a chance on actual Lovecraft material.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: XenoZipper on Jun 06, 2016, 06:39:57 AM
Post by: XenoZipper on Jun 06, 2016, 06:39:57 AM
Exactly! There's hints of Lovecraft littered throughout Hellboy, Pacific Rim & definitely Pan's Labyrinth too so I have confidence he'd make a decent adaption. Maybe one day Hollywood will take chances on movies again instead of sticking to the formula they use now. We got the tech now to make some crazy Lovecraft stuff, let's see it! I for one would die happy to see an awesome Shoggoth chasing the 2 guys in the Mountains of Madness story while piping "Tekeli-Li".
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Doctor Ash on Jun 06, 2016, 06:55:28 AM
Post by: Doctor Ash on Jun 06, 2016, 06:55:28 AM
Quote from: XenoZipper on Jun 06, 2016, 06:39:57 AM[emoji106] [emoji106] Yes. Maybe the multidimensional aspects of environments and creatures could be realized by using mixing of renderings in time lapse in combination with special 3D effects
Exactly! There's hints of Lovecraft littered throughout Hellboy, Pacific Rim & definitely Pan's Labyrinth too so I have confidence he'd make a decent adaption. Maybe one day Hollywood will take chances on movies again instead of sticking to the formula they use now. We got the tech now to make some crazy Lovecraft stuff, let's see it! I for one would die happy to see an awesome Shoggoth chasing the 2 guys in the Mountains of Madness story while piping "Tekeli-Li".
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: WIZARDSxNEVERxDIE on Jun 10, 2016, 05:32:23 PM
Post by: WIZARDSxNEVERxDIE on Jun 10, 2016, 05:32:23 PM
E3 trailer, no gameplay, looks spooky
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Deathbearer on Jun 11, 2016, 03:44:33 AM
Post by: Deathbearer on Jun 11, 2016, 03:44:33 AM
Quote from: WIZARDSxNEVERxDIE on Jun 10, 2016, 05:32:23 PM
E3 trailer, no gameplay, looks spooky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHbuE7rbDzs
Want. Want now.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Space Invader on Jun 11, 2016, 03:47:24 AM
Post by: Space Invader on Jun 11, 2016, 03:47:24 AM
Is this a remake of Dark Corners of the Earth? Reminds me, I still need to finish that one :-\
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 11, 2016, 04:21:56 PM
Post by: KiramidHead on Aug 11, 2016, 04:21:56 PM
https://www.generosity.com/community-fundraising/the-lovecraft-providence-statue-project (https://www.generosity.com/community-fundraising/the-lovecraft-providence-statue-project)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Topazora on Aug 19, 2016, 05:52:44 AM
Post by: Topazora on Aug 19, 2016, 05:52:44 AM
Quote from: WIZARDSxNEVERxDIE on Jun 10, 2016, 05:32:23 PM
E3 trailer, no gameplay, looks spooky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHbuE7rbDzs
Yeah, wishlisted
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Sep 28, 2016, 02:20:35 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Sep 28, 2016, 02:20:35 PM
Based on the Cthulhu mythos
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: BountyHunter on Jun 17, 2017, 06:49:08 PM
Post by: BountyHunter on Jun 17, 2017, 06:49:08 PM
I am dying for that new game to come out. Should be soon.
And just finished listening to the Call of Cthulhu radio play that was put out by the Society. Well worth the listen.
And just finished listening to the Call of Cthulhu radio play that was put out by the Society. Well worth the listen.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Sabres21768 on Jun 22, 2017, 04:35:20 AM
Post by: Sabres21768 on Jun 22, 2017, 04:35:20 AM
Quote from: Crazy Shrimp on Sep 28, 2016, 02:20:35 PM
Based on the Cthulhu mythos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjSnFPKAEA4
Hate to necropost, but this looks AMAZING!
Thanks for sharing, I didn't know anything about this.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Dec 13, 2017, 11:07:21 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Dec 13, 2017, 11:07:21 PM
I'm sorry, I couldn't resist ;D
https://twitter.com/guardian/status/940628407100100608
https://twitter.com/guardian/status/940628407100100608
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Feb 19, 2018, 09:24:20 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Feb 19, 2018, 09:24:20 PM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2N3WnucIuYM
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Baron Von Marlon on May 29, 2018, 01:24:25 PM
Post by: Baron Von Marlon on May 29, 2018, 01:24:25 PM
They Remain is online, from the writer/director of Europa Report.
Supposed to be a decent Lovecraftian flick. Probably gonna watch it tonight.
Edit: Wouldn't recommend it. Too abstract, at least for me.
Better watch The Creature Below instead.
Supposed to be a decent Lovecraftian flick. Probably gonna watch it tonight.
Edit: Wouldn't recommend it. Too abstract, at least for me.
Better watch The Creature Below instead.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Wweyland on May 29, 2018, 06:17:01 PM
Post by: Wweyland on May 29, 2018, 06:17:01 PM
The Necronomicon: The Best Weird Tales of H. P. Lovecraft: Commemorative Edition is one of the best books in my library. Was really looking forward to the "At The Mountains Of Madness" (also own the comic) and "The Call of Cthulhu" but ended up loving some of the other stories quite more. I think the best ones were "The Dunwich Horror" and the "The Whisperer in Darkness" (with crab people!). Highly recommended book, although it is missing some stories if you want a full library of his works.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Baron Von Marlon on May 30, 2018, 01:11:08 AM
Post by: Baron Von Marlon on May 30, 2018, 01:11:08 AM
I got the Wordsworth releases. 4 collections of all his stories. Think they were 7 or 8 bucks a piece.
http://wordsworth-editions.com/collections/mystery-&-supernatural
http://wordsworth-editions.com/collections/mystery-&-supernatural
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on May 30, 2018, 03:10:20 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on May 30, 2018, 03:10:20 AM
I have the three Del Rey paperbacks, and the hardcover volume from Barnes & Noble.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Wweyland on May 30, 2018, 03:37:47 PM
Post by: Wweyland on May 30, 2018, 03:37:47 PM
I also have this:
https://www.amazon.com/At-Mountains-Madness-H-Lovecraft/dp/1906838127
Some nice visuals and respectful to the original story.
https://www.amazon.com/At-Mountains-Madness-H-Lovecraft/dp/1906838127
Some nice visuals and respectful to the original story.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on May 31, 2018, 02:09:05 AM
Post by: SM on May 31, 2018, 02:09:05 AM
Tristan Jones is supposed to be doing a ATMOM (or ATMOM inspired) comic too.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on May 31, 2018, 02:13:02 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on May 31, 2018, 02:13:02 AM
Quote from: Wweyland on May 30, 2018, 03:37:47 PM
I also have this:
https://www.amazon.com/At-Mountains-Madness-H-Lovecraft/dp/1906838127
Some nice visuals and respectful to the original story.
I have that one as well. It's good, but I think it botches the ending slightly.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Wweyland on Aug 01, 2018, 10:29:11 AM
Post by: Wweyland on Aug 01, 2018, 10:29:11 AM
Quote from: KiramidHead on May 31, 2018, 02:13:02 AMYou mean the scene in the subway?Quote from: Wweyland on May 30, 2018, 03:37:47 PM
I also have this:
https://www.amazon.com/At-Mountains-Madness-H-Lovecraft/dp/1906838127
Some nice visuals and respectful to the original story.
I have that one as well. It's good, but I think it botches the ending slightly.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Sep 21, 2018, 08:48:48 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Sep 21, 2018, 08:48:48 PM
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: BountyHunter on Oct 06, 2018, 02:30:48 AM
Post by: BountyHunter on Oct 06, 2018, 02:30:48 AM
Is it October 30th yet? Lol
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Oct 21, 2018, 04:51:18 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Oct 21, 2018, 04:51:18 PM
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nyarlathotep on Oct 23, 2018, 12:16:08 AM
Post by: Nyarlathotep on Oct 23, 2018, 12:16:08 AM
Looks quite promising. Guess I'll have to add it to my ever increasing list of things to buy.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Oct 26, 2018, 04:39:54 PM
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Oct 26, 2018, 04:39:54 PM
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 10, 2018, 04:33:11 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 10, 2018, 04:33:11 PM
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 25, 2019, 06:53:16 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 25, 2019, 06:53:16 PM
These art pieces are pretty damn good, and very Lovecraftian too. The artist name is Michael Hutter.
(https://i.imgur.com/v0t9Kuo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fsYm08z.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XkiRDB6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NO7PJDr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mjZN40o.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/V2eI1D8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rzT1v1X.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WR5QnWi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tskzPmU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gndDbIW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wiDk4XJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Fovj3HB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/47umAse.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tEZLzM1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/syVPWaH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GNuu0fl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/v0t9Kuo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fsYm08z.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XkiRDB6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NO7PJDr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mjZN40o.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/V2eI1D8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rzT1v1X.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WR5QnWi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tskzPmU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gndDbIW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wiDk4XJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Fovj3HB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/47umAse.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tEZLzM1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/syVPWaH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GNuu0fl.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Saith on Aug 25, 2019, 10:55:40 PM
Post by: Saith on Aug 25, 2019, 10:55:40 PM
Really Cool!
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 26, 2019, 03:41:34 AM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 26, 2019, 03:41:34 AM
You are welcome dude, I'll look for more Lovecraftian art in the future ;)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Saith on Aug 26, 2019, 05:41:20 AM
Post by: Saith on Aug 26, 2019, 05:41:20 AM
Quote from: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 26, 2019, 03:41:34 AM
You are welcome dude, I'll look for more Lovecraftian art in the future ;)
I have about half a dozen prints of some work painted by Tentacles & Teeth. Great Artist!
Maybe, I'll get around to uploading shots of them here...
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 26, 2019, 09:26:18 AM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 26, 2019, 09:26:18 AM
That would be really cool actually. Go ahead! 8)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Saith on Aug 26, 2019, 10:29:38 AM
Post by: Saith on Aug 26, 2019, 10:29:38 AM
Picked these up direct from the artists some years ago. Please excuse the shitty phone photography.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 27, 2019, 04:18:46 AM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 27, 2019, 04:18:46 AM
These pieces are great! especially the first, third and fourth 8) you're a lucky man.
Thanks for sharing ^
Thanks for sharing ^
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Saith on Aug 28, 2019, 12:50:55 AM
Post by: Saith on Aug 28, 2019, 12:50:55 AM
Yeah, I can't wait to frame them
(it's taken years but you know, time & money!)
The last one was drawn onto the back of the parcel thy arrived in.
(it's taken years but you know, time & money!)
The last one was drawn onto the back of the parcel thy arrived in.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Oct 11, 2019, 02:16:41 AM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Oct 11, 2019, 02:16:41 AM
I've heard some good things about this book.
'Meddling Kids' a clever Scooby-Lovecraft horror humor mashup
Quote from: Milwaukee Journal SentinelCantero's novel, which can be considered either humor-laced horror or horror-laced humor, turns this formula inside out. In "Meddling Kids," the former amateur child detectives return as troubled young adults to the spooky place where they once put a small-time crook away to confront the real supernatural evil embedded there. As the publicity pitch accurately puts it, it's Scooby-Doo meets H.P. Lovecraft. Cantero does justice to both sides of that equation.
'Meddling Kids' a clever Scooby-Lovecraft horror humor mashup
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 10, 2019, 01:20:49 AM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 10, 2019, 01:20:49 AM
Oh come on! when they're going to release the mythical Cthulhu episode once for all. There is a new intro to the fourth season of the show and the guy is still part of it :laugh:
https://youtu.be/_BCQtmEVYJY
https://youtu.be/_BCQtmEVYJY
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Baron Von Marlon on Nov 10, 2019, 06:17:13 AM
Post by: Baron Von Marlon on Nov 10, 2019, 06:17:13 AM
I loved it when they did the bit with all the Cronenberg monsters, so I'm curious how they would do Cthulhu or other creations of Lovecraft.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: The Old One on Nov 10, 2019, 09:02:41 AM
Post by: The Old One on Nov 10, 2019, 09:02:41 AM
Any word on Tristan Jones ATMOM?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 11, 2019, 01:02:59 AM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 11, 2019, 01:02:59 AM
Quote from: Baron Von Marlon on Nov 10, 2019, 06:17:13 AM
I loved it when they did the bit with all the Cronenberg monsters, so I'm curious how they would do Cthulhu or other creations of Lovecraft.
The trailer of the fourth season is here!
Quote from: Fiendishly Inventive on Nov 10, 2019, 09:02:41 AM
Any word on Tristan Jones ATMOM?
Really? Nooice! Although this is the first time I've heard of that, unless I forgot lol
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Baron Von Marlon on Nov 13, 2019, 06:06:45 AM
Post by: Baron Von Marlon on Nov 13, 2019, 06:06:45 AM
Carlos Huante worked on this season. But he already removed the images from his Instagram.
I don't watch trailers for stuff I'm certainly gonna watch ;)
Quote from: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 11, 2019, 01:02:59 AM
The trailer of the fourth season is here!
I don't watch trailers for stuff I'm certainly gonna watch ;)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 13, 2019, 05:46:29 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 13, 2019, 05:46:29 PM
Quote from: Fiendishly Inventive on Nov 10, 2019, 09:02:41 AM
Any word on Tristan Jones ATMOM?
Not sure if it is ATMOM specifically but.....
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: EJA on Nov 18, 2019, 07:47:24 PM
Post by: EJA on Nov 18, 2019, 07:47:24 PM
I've always been fascinated by THE MOUND.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Dec 16, 2019, 05:26:47 AM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Dec 16, 2019, 05:26:47 AM
Probably inspired by Lovecraft's The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath
(https://i.imgur.com/kfXNRLV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kfXNRLV.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Jan 04, 2020, 05:07:16 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Jan 04, 2020, 05:07:16 PM
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Jul 14, 2020, 03:48:27 PM
Post by: Gilfryd on Jul 14, 2020, 03:48:27 PM
I really dig this Cthulhu design by Ryu Oyama –
(https://i.redd.it/idh5icu4i3551.jpg)
Although I would swap the red highlights for green.
Based on this adorable sketch by Lovecraft himself –
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn8.openculture.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F08%2FCthulhu_sketch_by_Lovecraft.jpg&hash=7ee67087942078bb352b9e17cf5338329c7c9439)
(https://i.redd.it/idh5icu4i3551.jpg)
Although I would swap the red highlights for green.
Based on this adorable sketch by Lovecraft himself –
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn8.openculture.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F08%2FCthulhu_sketch_by_Lovecraft.jpg&hash=7ee67087942078bb352b9e17cf5338329c7c9439)
Quote"yielded simultaneous pictures of an octopus, a dragon, and a human caricature [...] A pulpy, tentacled head surmounted a grotesque and scaly body with rudimentary wings."
Quote"represented a monster of vaguely anthropoid outline, but with an octopus-like head whose face was a mass of feelers, a scaly, rubbery-looking body, prodigious claws on hind and fore feet, and long, narrow wings behind."
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Aug 17, 2020, 07:29:43 PM
Post by: Gilfryd on Aug 17, 2020, 07:29:43 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfgyxyBU8AA1ldL?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/artofmmignola/status/1294840757950377985
https://twitter.com/artofmmignola/status/1294840757950377985
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 22, 2020, 04:47:05 AM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 22, 2020, 04:47:05 AM
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Aug 23, 2020, 03:58:30 AM
Post by: Gilfryd on Aug 23, 2020, 03:58:30 AM
^ Alpha Beta Gamer!
More Mignola -
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EgEzohbU0AA280i?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/artofmmignola/status/1297374949863088130
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EgDNG45UMAAQ9cZ?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/artofmmignola/status/1297262214085111813
More Mignola -
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EgEzohbU0AA280i?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/artofmmignola/status/1297374949863088130
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EgDNG45UMAAQ9cZ?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/artofmmignola/status/1297262214085111813
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Oct 06, 2020, 04:46:44 PM
Post by: Gilfryd on Oct 06, 2020, 04:46:44 PM
Adorable figure based on Lovecraft's famous sketch -
(https://bbts1.azureedge.net/images/p/full/2020/08/7544d108-d870-4ea5-9266-7b6a8380b7b3.jpg)
(https://bbts1.azureedge.net/images/p/full/2020/08/ef9c6264-9e79-408b-95cc-a0df43b236d6.jpg)
(https://bbts1.azureedge.net/images/p/full/2020/08/b8cb09bb-8082-48ca-b939-db52945a3a61.jpg)
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/133597
(https://bbts1.azureedge.net/images/p/full/2020/08/7544d108-d870-4ea5-9266-7b6a8380b7b3.jpg)
(https://bbts1.azureedge.net/images/p/full/2020/08/ef9c6264-9e79-408b-95cc-a0df43b236d6.jpg)
(https://bbts1.azureedge.net/images/p/full/2020/08/b8cb09bb-8082-48ca-b939-db52945a3a61.jpg)
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/133597
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 18, 2020, 08:34:29 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 18, 2020, 08:34:29 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/q0Fr8HH/Screenshot-20201118-155331-2.png)
(https://i.ibb.co/ZTj4Zqk/Screenshot-20201118-133601-2.png)
(https://i.ibb.co/3FxPd07/Screenshot-20201118-133545-2.png)
(https://i.ibb.co/LzYrs22/Screenshot-20201118-133553-2.png)
(https://i.ibb.co/6BqQ1wB/Screenshot-20201118-133537-2.png)
(https://i.ibb.co/ZTj4Zqk/Screenshot-20201118-133601-2.png)
(https://i.ibb.co/3FxPd07/Screenshot-20201118-133545-2.png)
(https://i.ibb.co/LzYrs22/Screenshot-20201118-133553-2.png)
(https://i.ibb.co/6BqQ1wB/Screenshot-20201118-133537-2.png)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gr33n M4n on Nov 25, 2020, 03:14:38 AM
Post by: Gr33n M4n on Nov 25, 2020, 03:14:38 AM
(https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/981809b9-adfb-45dc-b25c-e087a7fea6c5/dcwjtom-d26c02e6-6228-4ded-af0d-ab11bb5d9865.jpg/v1/fill/w_1024,h_1440,q_75,strp/dagon_by_carl_mcintyre_dcwjtom-fullview.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOiIsImlzcyI6InVybjphcHA6Iiwib2JqIjpbW3sicGF0aCI6IlwvZlwvOTgxODA5YjktYWRmYi00NWRjLWIyNWMtZTA4N2E3ZmVhNmM1XC9kY3dqdG9tLWQyNmMwMmU2LTYyMjgtNGRlZC1hZjBkLWFiMTFiYjVkOTg2NS5qcGciLCJoZWlnaHQiOiI8PTE0NDAiLCJ3aWR0aCI6Ijw9MTAyNCJ9XV0sImF1ZCI6WyJ1cm46c2VydmljZTppbWFnZS53YXRlcm1hcmsiXSwid21rIjp7InBhdGgiOiJcL3dtXC85ODE4MDliOS1hZGZiLTQ1ZGMtYjI1Yy1lMDg3YTdmZWE2YzVcL2NhcmwtbWNpbnR5cmUtNC5wbmciLCJvcGFjaXR5Ijo5NSwicHJvcG9ydGlvbnMiOjAuNDUsImdyYXZpdHkiOiJjZW50ZXIifX0.CF67QOncc2Mj0BzpQHvSqwLi6iSlIoA2wWplRneJQW4)
(https://external-preview.redd.it/izPEQK_aWF67z6S5XY4Q4XwxVYejPY0RUSCMPQjy9Xk.jpg?auto=webp&s=e721026a70218022b7066634d4ce83b627a24a6c)
(https://external-preview.redd.it/izPEQK_aWF67z6S5XY4Q4XwxVYejPY0RUSCMPQjy9Xk.jpg?auto=webp&s=e721026a70218022b7066634d4ce83b627a24a6c)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Nov 26, 2020, 01:31:47 AM
Post by: Gilfryd on Nov 26, 2020, 01:31:47 AM
Quote from: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 18, 2020, 08:34:29 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/q0Fr8HH/Screenshot-20201118-155331-2.png)
https://twitter.com/realgdt/status/944907191735091200?lang=en
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 26, 2020, 01:59:41 AM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 26, 2020, 01:59:41 AM
Quote from: Gilfryd on Nov 26, 2020, 01:31:47 AMQuote from: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 18, 2020, 08:34:29 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/q0Fr8HH/Screenshot-20201118-155331-2.png)
https://twitter.com/realgdt/status/944907191735091200?lang=en
I have no choice but to agree with him. I get nice vibes from the design 8)
(https://i.ibb.co/pzV7BJy/unnamed.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/1RNKtcB/ca9f6f6134n11.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gr33n M4n on Nov 26, 2020, 07:02:58 PM
Post by: Gr33n M4n on Nov 26, 2020, 07:02:58 PM
(https://i.redd.it/d0h1xe4x7ap11.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 27, 2020, 04:02:55 AM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 27, 2020, 04:02:55 AM
Quote from: Phobos on Nov 26, 2020, 07:02:58 PM
(https://i.redd.it/d0h1xe4x7ap11.jpg)
I really dig that one :o
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 30, 2020, 12:48:26 AM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 30, 2020, 12:48:26 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFrtVSjF8W8/?igshid=z1f27058ioaz
Edit: Nice tribute to The Isle of the Dead by Arnold Böcklin :)
(https://i.ibb.co/r22dwCx/isleofdeadvr005-1024x800.jpg)
The painting was honored by Giger in the past 8)
(https://i.ibb.co/VJn9Cw5/350.jpg)
And by the Alien Covenant artists recently ;D
(https://i.ibb.co/x7f3pHG/ENSrhwx-Ww-AA90-Zy.jpg)
Edit: Nice tribute to The Isle of the Dead by Arnold Böcklin :)
(https://i.ibb.co/r22dwCx/isleofdeadvr005-1024x800.jpg)
The painting was honored by Giger in the past 8)
(https://i.ibb.co/VJn9Cw5/350.jpg)
And by the Alien Covenant artists recently ;D
(https://i.ibb.co/x7f3pHG/ENSrhwx-Ww-AA90-Zy.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gr33n M4n on Nov 30, 2020, 04:52:54 AM
Post by: Gr33n M4n on Nov 30, 2020, 04:52:54 AM
(https://i.redd.it/8bx2z4odb8q31.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b0/d0/c8/b0d0c8ff4c3903917143be6af730be79.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b0/d0/c8/b0d0c8ff4c3903917143be6af730be79.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: [cancerblack] on Nov 30, 2020, 07:58:07 AM
Post by: [cancerblack] on Nov 30, 2020, 07:58:07 AM
Quote from: Phobos on Nov 30, 2020, 04:52:54 AM
(https://i.redd.it/8bx2z4odb8q31.jpg)
In New Zealand you are legally required to provide at least two (2) Haliotis shells as ashtrays for your guests.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Dec 01, 2020, 12:48:37 AM
Post by: Gilfryd on Dec 01, 2020, 12:48:37 AM
Scientists Confirm Entirely New Species of Gelatinous Blob From The Deep, Dark Sea (https://www.sciencealert.com/bizarre-jelly-blob-glimpsed-off-puerto-rican-coast-in-first-of-its-kind-discovery)
Tekeli-li! Tekeli-li!
Tekeli-li! Tekeli-li!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gr33n M4n on Dec 01, 2020, 02:07:21 AM
Post by: Gr33n M4n on Dec 01, 2020, 02:07:21 AM
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/a48ea0b62816ebe590077074943a67cd/tumblr_pp6di59b231r4facco9_500.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: KiramidHead on Dec 01, 2020, 02:40:32 AM
Post by: KiramidHead on Dec 01, 2020, 02:40:32 AM
Sauron on a bad day.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gr33n M4n on Dec 01, 2020, 03:18:25 AM
Post by: Gr33n M4n on Dec 01, 2020, 03:18:25 AM
Quote from: KiramidHead on Dec 01, 2020, 02:40:32 AM
Sauron on a bad day.
I immediately thought of Sauron when I saw it.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gr33n M4n on Dec 04, 2020, 07:45:49 AM
Post by: Gr33n M4n on Dec 04, 2020, 07:45:49 AM
(https://i.redd.it/dgxubepfv8e11.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/fa/88/52/fa88526b48100fdc80c7c4a341acbf89.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/fa/88/52/fa88526b48100fdc80c7c4a341acbf89.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Dec 04, 2020, 03:30:44 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Dec 04, 2020, 03:30:44 PM
I really love that Cthulhu :o quite mythological ^
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gr33n M4n on Dec 04, 2020, 08:45:02 PM
Post by: Gr33n M4n on Dec 04, 2020, 08:45:02 PM
Lovecraftian armor 8)
(https://i.redd.it/m6dzuftv44k11.jpg)
(https://lovecraftzine.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/pic1.jpg?w=500&h=749)
(https://i.redd.it/m6dzuftv44k11.jpg)
(https://lovecraftzine.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/pic1.jpg?w=500&h=749)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Feb 20, 2021, 06:59:06 PM
Post by: Gilfryd on Feb 20, 2021, 06:59:06 PM
https://twitter.com/BernieWrightson/status/1359687687549124608
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: [cancerblack] on Feb 20, 2021, 09:27:17 PM
Post by: [cancerblack] on Feb 20, 2021, 09:27:17 PM
Quote from: Immortan Jonesy on Dec 04, 2020, 03:30:44 PM
I really love that Cthulhu :o quite mythological ^
It's got some neat design to it, but Cthulhu is explicitly a big fat bastard.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Feb 20, 2021, 10:53:20 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Feb 20, 2021, 10:53:20 PM
Quote from: [cancerblack] on Feb 20, 2021, 09:27:17 PMQuote from: Immortan Jonesy on Dec 04, 2020, 03:30:44 PM
I really love that Cthulhu :o quite mythological ^
It's got some neat design to it, but Cthulhu is explicitly a big fat bastard.
Fatter than Godzilla !!
(https://i.ibb.co/qBmfCM5/71-Z27-Wdxi-ML-AC-SY679.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Mar 01, 2021, 08:53:20 PM
Post by: Gilfryd on Mar 01, 2021, 08:53:20 PM
More Godzilla vs Cthulhu - Bob Eggleton -
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EZEVN-hWoAA1KE_.jpg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EZEVN-hWoAA1KE_.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: [cancerblack] on Mar 01, 2021, 09:00:30 PM
Post by: [cancerblack] on Mar 01, 2021, 09:00:30 PM
Love it when people go for acid green with hot pink or orange details for Cthulhu.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: WIZARDSxNEVERxDIE on May 01, 2021, 01:34:54 AM
Post by: WIZARDSxNEVERxDIE on May 01, 2021, 01:34:54 AM
Heres my 2 Lovecraft softcovers. One is pretty beat up. I took it camping and on adventures.
(https://i.ibb.co/B4y7G2T/HPLovecraft-Book-Collection-2021.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/B4y7G2T/HPLovecraft-Book-Collection-2021.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Gilfryd on Jun 03, 2021, 03:52:34 AM
Post by: Gilfryd on Jun 03, 2021, 03:52:34 AM
One day these beauties (https://www.hippocampuspress.com/h.p-lovecraft/fiction/variorum-lovecraft?zenid=9745f5uu3cjc3mhv94jkk912c5) will be mine...
(https://www.hippocampuspress.com/bmz_cache/1/1ae6c9c516907435ccb2a5f284668db2.image.800x325.jpg)
But I'll settle for this (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/barnes-noble-leatherbound-classics-hp-lovecraft-h-p-lovecraft/1106658815?ean=9781435122963) for the time being -
(https://prodimage.images-bn.com/pimages/9781435122963_p0_v2_s550x406.jpg)
(https://www.hippocampuspress.com/bmz_cache/1/1ae6c9c516907435ccb2a5f284668db2.image.800x325.jpg)
But I'll settle for this (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/barnes-noble-leatherbound-classics-hp-lovecraft-h-p-lovecraft/1106658815?ean=9781435122963) for the time being -
(https://prodimage.images-bn.com/pimages/9781435122963_p0_v2_s550x406.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: EJA on Jun 03, 2021, 04:06:20 PM
Post by: EJA on Jun 03, 2021, 04:06:20 PM
What do people think of The Mound, The Nameless City and The Lurking Fear For me, they are among the creepiest of Lovecraft's tales.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on May 23, 2022, 06:30:55 AM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on May 23, 2022, 06:30:55 AM
https://twitter.com/Anime/status/1527851184861720583
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on May 31, 2022, 02:05:22 PM
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on May 31, 2022, 02:05:22 PM
Quote from: WIZARDSxNEVERxDIE on May 01, 2021, 01:34:54 AMHeres my 2 Lovecraft softcovers. One is pretty beat up. I took it camping and on adventures.
(https://i.ibb.co/B4y7G2T/HPLovecraft-Book-Collection-2021.jpg)
Meat Loaf/Lovecraft crossover there for the Best of cover
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: WIZARDSxNEVERxDIE on Jun 11, 2022, 09:19:04 PM
Post by: WIZARDSxNEVERxDIE on Jun 11, 2022, 09:19:04 PM
Quote from: Whiskeybrewer on May 31, 2022, 02:05:22 PMQuote from: WIZARDSxNEVERxDIE on May 01, 2021, 01:34:54 AMHeres my 2 Lovecraft softcovers. One is pretty beat up. I took it camping and on adventures.
(https://i.ibb.co/B4y7G2T/HPLovecraft-Book-Collection-2021.jpg)
Meat Loaf/Lovecraft crossover there for the Best of cover
Yeah I actually found one more HPL softcover that I have in the collection, The Case of Charles Dexter Ward softcover. Got to read it still!
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 13, 2022, 07:34:49 AM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 13, 2022, 07:34:49 AM
I started re-reading my Lovecraft collection again the other day. The Picture in the House, the Outsider and now onto re-reading Herbert West (I'm sure I've read this one in the past). I saw the ending to the Outsider coming from a mile away but I really enjoyed it!
I do struggle with the older sentence structure, though. It forces me to re-read the same sentence a few times to fully grasp what is being said to me.
I do struggle with the older sentence structure, though. It forces me to re-read the same sentence a few times to fully grasp what is being said to me.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Jun 15, 2022, 12:03:49 AM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Jun 15, 2022, 12:03:49 AM
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Nov 13, 2022, 02:46:35 AM
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Nov 13, 2022, 02:46:35 AM
A new film featuring creatures like the Deep Ones is being released.
(https://i0.wp.com/bloody-disgusting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/freeze-steeds.jpg?ssl=1)
Source: bloody-disgusting.com (https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3740236/freeze-trailer-lovecraftian-fish-monster-movie-won-h-p-lovecraft-film-festivals-best-film/)
QuoteOn a rescue mission to the North Pole to retrieve an old friend and his lost expedition crew, Captain Mortimer gets more than he bargained for when his ship is frozen into the ice sheet and set upon by bloodthirsty fish-creatures. Mortimer and his surviving crew flee the ship, beginning a treacherous journey to find safety in a frozen desolate wilderness.
Suffering from starvation, frostbite and a slow madness, they find shelter inside a snowy mountain, but are they as safe as they think, or have they entered the heart of the creatures lair.
(https://i0.wp.com/bloody-disgusting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/freeze-steeds.jpg?ssl=1)
Source: bloody-disgusting.com (https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3740236/freeze-trailer-lovecraftian-fish-monster-movie-won-h-p-lovecraft-film-festivals-best-film/)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Stitch on Nov 15, 2022, 12:17:31 PM
Post by: Stitch on Nov 15, 2022, 12:17:31 PM
Saw some articles about that. Looks like it could be good. Or awful.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Sep 07, 2023, 05:30:38 AM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Sep 07, 2023, 05:30:38 AM
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Sep 13, 2023, 09:45:16 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Sep 13, 2023, 09:45:16 PM
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Oct 10, 2023, 08:59:52 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Oct 10, 2023, 08:59:52 PM
Cthulhu painting by Chet Zar
(https://i.ibb.co/fpsHdGD/FB-IMG-1696971533704.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/fpsHdGD/FB-IMG-1696971533704.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Oct 21, 2023, 03:36:37 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Oct 21, 2023, 03:36:37 PM
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 01, 2023, 04:17:10 AM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 01, 2023, 04:17:10 AM
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ralfy on Nov 02, 2023, 05:45:44 AM
Post by: ralfy on Nov 02, 2023, 05:45:44 AM
I think the "horror" in cosmic horror lies in the idea that the universe is meaningless.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Stitch on Nov 05, 2023, 02:07:54 AM
Post by: Stitch on Nov 05, 2023, 02:07:54 AM
Quote from: ralfy on Nov 02, 2023, 05:45:44 AMI think the "horror" in cosmic horror lies in the idea that the universe is meaningless.Won't disagree with you on that.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Thatguy2068 on Nov 11, 2023, 11:28:15 PM
Post by: Thatguy2068 on Nov 11, 2023, 11:28:15 PM
Quote from: Immortan Jonesy on Oct 10, 2023, 08:59:52 PMCthulhu painting by Chet ZarI'm gonna be honest I think skinny Cthulhu is much better than either the muscular or chubby Cthulhu
https://i.ibb.co/fpsHdGD/FB-IMG-1696971533704.jpg
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 11, 2023, 11:43:40 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 11, 2023, 11:43:40 PM
Quote from: Thatguy2068 on Nov 11, 2023, 11:28:15 PMQuote from: Immortan Jonesy on Oct 10, 2023, 08:59:52 PMCthulhu painting by Chet ZarI'm gonna be honest I think skinny Cthulhu is much better than either the muscular or chubby Cthulhu
https://i.ibb.co/fpsHdGD/FB-IMG-1696971533704.jpg
Fat Cthulhu = cute 🐶 / Skinny Cthulhu = creepy😱
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ralfy on Nov 12, 2023, 01:48:27 AM
Post by: ralfy on Nov 12, 2023, 01:48:27 AM
Quote from: Stitch on Nov 05, 2023, 02:07:54 AMReminds me of one point made, that Lovecraft would have hated what they did with making movies, comic books, video and board games, etc., of his works.Quote from: ralfy on Nov 02, 2023, 05:45:44 AMI think the "horror" in cosmic horror lies in the idea that the universe is meaningless.Won't disagree with you on that.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: [cancerblack] on Nov 12, 2023, 05:13:57 AM
Post by: [cancerblack] on Nov 12, 2023, 05:13:57 AM
Quote from: Thatguy2068 on Nov 11, 2023, 11:28:15 PMQuote from: Immortan Jonesy on Oct 10, 2023, 08:59:52 PMCthulhu painting by Chet ZarI'm gonna be honest I think skinny Cthulhu is much better than either the muscular or chubby Cthulhu
https://i.ibb.co/fpsHdGD/FB-IMG-1696971533704.jpg
Long skinny limbs and lumpen, flabby body/head is best.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Thatguy2068 on Nov 12, 2023, 07:10:24 AM
Post by: Thatguy2068 on Nov 12, 2023, 07:10:24 AM
Should Cthulhu be fleshy or biomechanical?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 12, 2023, 02:08:04 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 12, 2023, 02:08:04 PM
I dunno but I find this cool shoggoth fan art. 8)
(https://i.ibb.co/G7j59C2/75283afe5a1d4cc888e86d3de3016ae0-1.webp)
also another cthulhu
(https://i.ibb.co/ThVThjL/6-8179-cthulhu-1302x1021-wallpaper.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/G7j59C2/75283afe5a1d4cc888e86d3de3016ae0-1.webp)
also another cthulhu
(https://i.ibb.co/ThVThjL/6-8179-cthulhu-1302x1021-wallpaper.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Nov 13, 2023, 04:26:01 AM
Post by: SM on Nov 13, 2023, 04:26:01 AM
Quote from: Thatguy2068 on Nov 12, 2023, 07:10:24 AMShould Cthulhu be fleshy or biomechanical?
Words like 'flabby' and 'bloated corpulence' are used to describe Cthulhu (both in art form and the real deal), as well as "pursuing jelly" and "bursting as of an exploding bladder". It's implying fleshy. The eyeless skinny one looks pretty cool though,
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Thatguy2068 on Nov 14, 2023, 01:23:54 PM
Post by: Thatguy2068 on Nov 14, 2023, 01:23:54 PM
Quote from: SM on Nov 13, 2023, 04:26:01 AMYou're right and there was even a drawing that lovecraft did of Cthulhu but idk if that info real or notQuote from: Thatguy2068 on Nov 12, 2023, 07:10:24 AMShould Cthulhu be fleshy or biomechanical?
Words like 'flabby' and 'bloated corpulence' are used to describe Cthulhu (both in art form and the real deal), as well as "pursuing jelly" and "bursting as of an exploding bladder". It's implying fleshy. The eyeless skinny one looks pretty cool though,
(https://cdn8.openculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Cthulhu_sketch_by_Lovecraft.jpg)
Also separated from this conversation I realize that lovecraft horror is if we had the POV of that summer ant
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 17, 2023, 03:14:56 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Nov 17, 2023, 03:14:56 PM
Jeff Remmer art
(https://i.ibb.co/WWG4Ty1/Screenshot-20231116-093931-Facebook.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/WWG4Ty1/Screenshot-20231116-093931-Facebook.jpg)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Dec 21, 2023, 08:07:48 PM
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Dec 21, 2023, 08:07:48 PM
https://twitter.com/FilmUpdates/status/1737875942855372974
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: thexenomorph on Dec 26, 2023, 11:55:36 PM
Post by: thexenomorph on Dec 26, 2023, 11:55:36 PM
I am so excited! Would we want this to be the start of a Lovecraft franchise, or a stand alone film?
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Thatguy2068 on Dec 27, 2023, 02:13:50 AM
Post by: Thatguy2068 on Dec 27, 2023, 02:13:50 AM
Let see how good this film is
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: ralfy on Dec 28, 2023, 04:49:40 AM
Post by: ralfy on Dec 28, 2023, 04:49:40 AM
I remember reading around two decades ago (I think it was from hplovecraft.com) that Lovecraft likely disliked things like movies and radio shows, and with that would have been against other media versions of his works, including games. Later, he became a socialist, even to the point of implicitly disowning his works.
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: SM on Jan 29, 2024, 01:51:33 AM
Post by: SM on Jan 29, 2024, 01:51:33 AM
Just found out that Brian Lumley died a few weeks back. Really dug his Crow/ De Marigny mythos books.
Link (https://www.brianlumley.com/?fbclid=IwAR3qLAi6FtVOAEgiCcVJr5PauY0s5lT6MWITxvCsDp8tCePKykyUeaI4IAU)
Link (https://www.brianlumley.com/?fbclid=IwAR3qLAi6FtVOAEgiCcVJr5PauY0s5lT6MWITxvCsDp8tCePKykyUeaI4IAU)
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Feb 02, 2024, 11:16:17 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Feb 02, 2024, 11:16:17 PM
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Mar 06, 2024, 08:06:39 PM
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Mar 06, 2024, 08:06:39 PM
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Mar 27, 2024, 06:48:13 AM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Mar 27, 2024, 06:48:13 AM
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Apr 01, 2024, 09:17:27 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Apr 01, 2024, 09:17:27 PM
Title: Re: The Lovecraft Thread
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Apr 16, 2024, 02:04:35 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Apr 16, 2024, 02:04:35 PM