Cthulhu

Name: Cthulhu
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: August 22, 2008
Rating: 41

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Regent Releasing | Release Date: August 22, 2008 | R

Summary: Adapted from a story by H.P. Lovecraft. A Seattle history professor, drawn back to his estranged family on the Oregon coast to execute his late mother's estate, is reacquainted with his best friend from childhood, with whom he has a long-awaited tryst. Caught in an accelerating series of events, he discovers aspects of his father's New AgeAdapted from a story by H.P. Lovecraft. A Seattle history professor, drawn back to his estranged family on the Oregon coast to execute his late mother's estate, is reacquainted with his best friend from childhood, with whom he has a long-awaited tryst. Caught in an accelerating series of events, he discovers aspects of his father's New Age cult which take on a dangerous and apocalyptic significance. (Regent Releasing)… Expand

Director: Dan Gildark

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller

Rating: R

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Mark Bell

The film is creepy, I'll give it that, but it also has that smalltown, dramatic bend. Read full review

Stan Hall

Cthulhu (kuh-THOO-loo) shows that you can't go home again. Seriously: Don't ever go home -- you'll be sorry. Read full review

Mark Olsen

Cthulhu isn't awful, but it isn't particularly compelling either. Read full review

Luke Y. Thompson

Stuart Gordon adapted the story more conventionally in 2001's "Dagon," and it remains the better bet for Lovecraft lovers. Read full review

John Anderson

The acting is so emotionally unhinged and erratic it borders on camp, diluting any suspense. Read full review

Bill White

This shambling mess -- offers nothing but a lesson in how not to make a movie. Read full review

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