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

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

85 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 2003

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.

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

85 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 2003

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

Cast

Ramsey Campbell

as Himself

Neil Gaiman

as Himself

Stuart Gordon

as Himself

S.T. Joshi

as Himself

Andrew Leman

as Himself

Brian Lumley

as Himself

Christian Matzke

as Himself

Andrew Migliore

as Himself

Aaron Vanek

as Himself