Lovecraft Mythos - Cosmic Horror

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H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos is a shared universe far larger and more terrifying than that of humanity, where ancient, malevolent beings known as the Great Old Ones slumber in the depths of space or time. After Lovecraft's death, the Mythos has been expanded and developed by many authors, including August Derleth, Clark Ashton Smith, and Robert E. Howard. These and many other authors have helped to flesh out the Mythos into a rich and complex Dark Universe.

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The origin and "core" of the Mythos start of course with the collection 23 of Lovecraft’s greatest weird tales. In these stories, monstrous entities traverse the gulfs of time and space and humankind cowers in fright at the havoc they wreak.

Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos - (Suggested Reading Order)

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EXTRA - The Complete Cthulhu Mythos Tales by H.P. Lovecraft from Barnes & Noble

Mythos Anthologies

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Motion comic animated version by MSA Matthew channel

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Antonio De Luca is a director, photobook designer, Illustrator, Cartoonist, Storyboard, and Concept Artist. He had collaborate with several renowned international companies, including Riot Games, Gameloft, Fantasy Flight, Mondadori, Bonelli Ed., Hitpoint, and Gamermats.

https://www.artstation.com/antoniodeluca

https://www.iamag.co/the-art-of-antonio-de-luca/

  • Howard P. Lovecraft <3

  • Innsmouth face

  • Fish Man - Deepone

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Playlist on YT

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Five Cthulhu Mythos stories: four contemporary offerings, and a classic from the pages of Weird Tales Magazine.

  • "The Scourge of B'Moth" by Bertram Russell
  • "Devilskill" by Aaron Vlek
  • "In His Own Handwriting" by S. T. Joshi
  • "The Green Door" by Ian Gordon
  • "A Church Within a Church" by Paul Draper

https://www.horrorbabble.com/podcast

https://www.horrorbabble.com/

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Alice Atwood discovers an old chest hidden in her fireplace. After sifting through the contents, she is exposed to terrifying cosmic revelations that lead to a series of increasingly horrifying nightmares. Can her religious faith bring her out of the darkness, or will she succumb to insanity?

https://www.cosmic-films.com/

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WINNER - Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Award Best Short Film of 2016

Nominated MidSouth Emmy Award - Entertainment

Nominated Top 25 Fright Meter Best Horror Short Film 2016

Nominated IHorror Award 2017

WINNER Indieville TV Awards - Best Indie film - Best Actor

Nominated Indieville TV Awards - Best Director - Best MakeUp

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Art by Michael Pucciarelli : https://www.artstation.com/pooch-art69

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https://templeofdagon.com/artists/jeff-remmer/

I began reading Lovecraft and creating artwork based on his writings in high school. His stories have inspired me visually throughout my life and, particularly when the weather turns dismal or stormy, I find myself seeking out new fiction based on his work or reading again a favorite piece. Fortunately for me quite a few of the pieces that were painted solely for my own pleasure have been published.

Old one

Great Race

Leng

night gaunt

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South Park S14E11 - Cartman manipulate the most evil thing in existence in order to get him to join his superhero group

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“An ordinary Japanese high school student takes home an abandoned supernatural cat left in a cardboard box. Maybe he shouldn’t have meddled with kitties beyond human comprehension — after all, it had tentacles where its whiskers should have been!”

https://www.superherohype.com/manga/565722-cthulhu-cat-manga-english-translation-dark-horse-comics-lovecraft

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https://www.wgbh.org/culture/books/2024-10-22/how-massachusetts-inspired-some-of-h-p-lovecrafts-scary-stories

H.P. Lovecraft, considered by many the father of modern horror fiction, is also very much a local legend. While the Rhode Island native famously said, “I am Providence,” Massachusetts also played a big part in his life and work. Of course, our state is home to the fictional Miskatonic River and the town of Arkham, which was appropriated by DC Comics as home of the asylum that housed the Joker, reaching a whole new level in popular culture. And that is really only scratching the surface of the surface. (...)

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Newly out from Chaosium, No Time to Scream. This is a collection of three short scenarios for Call of Cthulhu. If you want a little more eldritch horror in your life this spooky season, you’ve come to the right place. These are perfect little nuggets of horror. Each adventure is designed to be played in about two hours or so, and comes with pre-generated characters, full-color maps, and of course, handouts to draw players in.

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All of the adventures share a common theme: a racing clock. With that in mind, Keepers will find some extra tools to help keep the game moving, as well as some help for adding more investigators for bigger group play.

Here’s a taste of the three different scenarios:

  • A Lonely Thread – Something is wrong with Professor Thomas. Unfortunately, you didn’t know that when you arrived at his charming woodland cabin. Can you act in time your friend? Or will a horrific secret devour all?
  • Bits & Pieces – A doctor’s body lies next to an autopsy table, and the corpse he was examining has vanished! The only clue is a set of bloody footprints. A devilish game of hide and seek ensues – with gory consequences.
  • Aurora Blue – A band of U.S. Treasury agents raid an illegal whiskey distillery hidden in Alaska’s Chugach Mountains. The sun is setting… and that’s when the really bad things come out to play.
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It had to happen someday! Elvira accepts the Collect Call of Cthulhu and finds herself on a comical quest for the last copy of the Necronomicon with the ghost of H.P. Lovecraft. Will she be able to tolerate the obnoxious author long enough to save the world from the Great Old Ones? Or will this particular Whisperer in the Dark drive her straight past the Mountains of Madness?

Discover the unspeakable answer in this eldritch tale of cosmic comedy and tentacled terror from writer DAVID AVALLONE (Elvira in Monsterland, Bettie Page: Unbound) and artist KEWBER BAAL (Elvira in Monsterland, Vampirella) - featuring cyclopean cover art by DAVE ACOSTA and a compete cover gallery from the series! Collects issues #1-5.

Popped up on my radar as a "virgin" version of the first edition has popped up in Dynamite's solicits.

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THANK YOU LEMMYS!

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The manga adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's classic short story The Call of Cthulhu is now available in English, just in time for Halloween. Written and illustrated by Gou Tanabe and published by Dark Horse, The Call of Cthulhu manga is a 288-page paperback with incredible cover art and a distinctive aesthetic that feels fitting for a Lovecraft story. It's very reasonably priced at $20--though Amazon is selling it for $18. A Kindle edition is available for for $12.

The Call of Cthulhu is the second Lovecraft manga release of 2024. In July, Dark Horse published At the Mountains of Madness Deluxe Edition, a 626-page doorstopper collecting both volumes of the classic Lovecraft tale. At the Mountains of Madness Deluxe Edition manga is on sale for $32.58 (was $50) at Amazon...

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Worshippers of Cthulhu is a uniquely Lovecraftian city-builder where you build and manage your own island of cultists.

The narrative of Worshippers of Cthulhu draws heavily from the chilling cosmic horror of H.P. Lovecraft, the mastermind behind the infamous Lovecraft Mythos. At its core, the game revolves around building, managing, and nurturing your very own cult dedicated to the Great One, Dagon.

As you recruit new followers and initiate them into your cause, you’ll confront non-believers, explore dark and forbidden rituals, and navigate the day-to-day complexities of cult life—all in unwavering service to your eternal master.

https://game8.co/articles/reviews/worshippers-of-cthulhu-review-early-access

Release Date Trailer: https://youtu.be/zzAHx--NDu4?si=r0S0xcZsm_-ujxpg

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