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

Name: The Eldritch Influence: The Life, Vision, and Phenomenon of H.P. Lovecraft
Director: Shawn R Owens
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2003-01-01
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Ramsey Campbell, Neil Gaiman, Stuart Gordon, S.T. Joshi, Andrew Leman

2003

1h 25m

Documentary

Director: Shawn R Owens

Overview

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