Screenings: March 4, 4:45pm (Cam12); March 8, 12:30pm (Cam12)
The HP Lovecraft Historical Society brings us an unusual adaptation of one of the author’s most popular stories, “The Call of Cthulhu.” This tale of widespread cult activity, ancient god-aliens from beyond the stars, and horror rising from the depths of the ocean is brought to life in the form of a silent film. While modern technology brings a smoothness and a grayscale palette to the film that will ring false to any fan of silent films, the makeup, costuming, set design, and even depth of focus give the piece the feel of a film from the silent era. Although it has a very short runtime, it stays true to the story, with its nested flashbacks, peculiar events, and disjointed narrative style. This is a must-see for those interested in experimental film, Lovecraft, or silent movies.
Official Site: www.cthulhulives.org/cocmovie