The Call Of Cthulhu: HP Lovecraft Month: Deusdaecon Reviews

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[@Ralndrath]

As much as I enjoy their audio dramas, and understand why HPLHS make them instead of films, The Call of Cthulhu is just too brilliant and I wish they would continue making film adaptations of Lovecraft's work.

[@ishtarian]

I don't know if you are aware, but they did do another film adaptation, this time in the style of the early talkies, "The Whisperer in Darkness". Not quite as rigorously faithful, but still a fine adaptation overall, and many of the additions make perfect sense and are even somewhat subtle nods to some of Lovecraft's correspondence...

[@swordmonkey6635]

The "non euclidean geometry" was Lovecraft's way of saying that higher spatial dimensions were bleeding through at this nexus point that was Cthulhu's prison. The higher dimensions would slide away for long periods of time (when Cthulhu was trapped in his death slumber) but when the "stars were right" the dimensions would align allowing his city and himself complete physical access to our world (as long as the Elder Sign locking his prison was broken by a follower or bystander). Human minds couldn't grasp the higher geometry of Ryleah's designs so the brain would erroneously give the viewer false and confusing cues that changed as the viewer's perspective changed.

[@archiedarwin7763]

instablaster.

[@IAmTheUnison]

Ah, an independent film...so that's why I haven't heard of it. Of course it would be an independent film that gets the story right without tossing in a bunch of unneeded fluff and overdone horror cliches.

[@WolfHreda]

This movie and The Whisperer in Darkness were both made by the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society. They're great, and they have a series of audio dramas of many of HPL's stories that are beautifully produced.

[@kyledozier2738]

I just have to say, you deserve way more subscribers than you have at this time. Your reviews are awesome. Hopefully you'll get more support in the future.

[@deusdeaconReviews]

+Kyle Dozier Thank you very much for your support I really appreciate it.

[@michaelolz]

The "jaunty" music is also stylistically out-of-step with the silent-era facade. The music sounds more early 1950's film score-esque.

[@skooptywooop1030]

I'm super glad I found out about Lovecraft like one of his protagonists. I found the name Cthulhu written down on a board game called zombie dice inside there was an advert for Cthulhu dice. I asked around an someone told me who was on the nerdy side oh it's a cult god. So I hopped on the internet and kept finding the name Lovecraft a whole bunch I googled it and went to my library. Found out who he was and what he did. While digging through the three books they actually had with his stories in them I read a few an d loved it till finally after a long while I saw the name again in a few other tales included. Half way through the book I see the title the call of Cthulhu I read it in one sitting. I loved it the tension was completely mysterious I had no clue what I found til I was done. The big reveal of Cthulhu was so good my 12 year old self was over the moon. I found it on my own no suggestions in a dusty library book old hardcover and after the mentions in other stories until I read that one Cthulhu actually showing up was a huge oh my god this is awesome. After I was done I went holy crap I got to this just like in the stories rumor and curiosity and no one spoiled it. and it was great Love this story great adaptation I just wanted to share my history with this story because it means so much to me now. even though i'm 17 only at the time later this month.

[@Zeithri]

9:00 - Actually, I think it makes perfect sense, because most people are driven by compassion and if they think they can help, they will act. And seeing as they are the only ship here, and it would take an unknown amount of time to get back, report this, gather a 'rescue squad' and then hopefully make it back, it makes a hell a lot more sense for them to go ashore and figure out what is going on here. 11:20 - Yes, I agree. Stuff like "Cthulhu saves the world" and stuff. I hate it. That being said, I do want the Cthulhu dice bag because it looks nice. This movie looks amazing. I really need to watch this.

[@leadvendor]

Never underestimate the power of silence. Great review.

[@deborahlepage1789]

FanTAStic review. My husband and I watched this several years ago and I think we watched in like 2014. It seemed new and old at the same time. We were swiftly pulled into this For a moment of allowing ourselves to feel the world we were immersed in feeling bewitched seems too small a word. One thing I might point out about with the crew seeing the idol and the finger and then choosing to go ashore the island, I think seeing the idol blasted away whatever mediocre shields they might have had to protect themselves from the sickness that infects humans where contact with Cthulhu happens. They were already infected before they went to the island and saw what was there. Anyways great review on a definitely out of the ordinary film Something else to enjoy but it is definitely not a horror but a wonderful watch Cast a Deadly Spell with Fred Ward. Spare yourself the revulsion of the one with Dennis Hopper. Only other thing I can say about this movie...I think I failed my saving throw. Look forward to your next review. Deborah

[@tacoshell4501]

Deborah LePage wait you watched it several years ago....in 2014?

[@Draksyl]

From what I remember this film was crowd funded and put together by a group of friends and amateurs from the HP Lovecraft Historical Society. The result is rather stunning and a perfect period recreation of the original story. The film is available for $20 as a region 1 DVD from the HP Lovecraft Historical Society website - and is well worth the purchase price IMO.

[@christopherdaniel5919]

The film is quite brilliant. I have the DVD. Also, the HPLHS has since put out a release for The Whisperer in Darkness. which is pretty good too.

[@michaelkeha]

I still think silent movies have room to be explored it's an art form thay shouldn't be discarded as their is a level of emotion in a silent movie that you don't get to see often or at all in later movies.

[@troyschulz2318]

I concur

[@sketchstevens5859]

I completely agree. Marvel even did a bunch of stories years ago where the stories would have no dialogue called "Nuff Said".

[@jenniferloving9054]

Exactly. I've seen Nosferatu, and Metropolis.

[@abiwenwodon8655]

The short film Cool Air is quite faithful to the original. Worth a watch.

[@jenniferloving9054]

That silent film intro was great, Deus.

[@1stPCFerret]

I disagree about what would or would not have been shown in films in the 1920's. In fact too much was shown, which is what brought about the establishment of the Hays Office and its Hays Code in 1930.

[@georgeclinton4524]

I've been trying to justify to myself buying this one for a while. Thanks for the review, now that I've had a glimpse I'll definitely pick it up.

[@deusdeaconReviews]

Glad you enjoyed it, I hope the film lives up to the review for you.

[@justinsadur3189]

If anyone is interested a couple of the people involved in this movie have been doing a Lovecraft themed podcast for the past 10 years. It's pretty cool, and though it switched to a subscription format a long time ago, the episodes covering Lovecraft's work are all still free.

[@BrendanACook]

you should review Stephen King's The Mist it's a very HP Lovecraft kind of film and even the novel has a reference to Lovecraft

[@troin3925]

Brendan A. Cook There's also the short story, "Gramma," also written by Stephen King which was adapted in the 1980s Twilight Zone series. It features the Necronomicon and references Cthulhu. I don't know if this is King's attempt to make a story in the Cthulhu Mythos, or if he's connecting the Cthulhu Mythos with the Stephen King universe (since his stories take place in a multiverse), if it's the latter, that's awesome.

[@quinnzyker6521]

Brendan A. Cook it sucks

[@thebeatleswin1]

Marcus Zyker Lol oh how wrong you are

[@quinnzyker6521]

thebeatleswin1 I’m not.

[@bruv9164]

@@quinnzyker6521 well its not good but it's not that bad. But it's just my personal opinion

[@starrclarke6748]

great review!

[@maxcovfefe]

OMG! This exists! Amazing! I need to see this movie!!! Thanks for the review.

[@carlospaz9353]

i just got here from your 13 ghost video , dude is a very good channel you have here keep going and good luck . Greetings from Bolivia if you know where that is

[@eliselianaboyd2547]

This is the best lovecraft movie ever made. They really understand the stories better than anyone else ever had or tried to do.

[@zerocool6583]

that which is not dead, can eternal lie. Yet with strange Aeon, even death may die. The nameless City

[@sebastianemond5313]

😨😨😨😨😰😰... *R'lyeh.*

[@melissasmith3076]

LOVE your videos!! HP Lovecraft has always been one of my favorite authors. My first book cost me just 10 cents at a library book sale. It was a paperback book, much loved and slightly water damaged. I remember the person who took my dime seemed very ancient to me, as it was the summer before I started fourth grade. I will never forget what they said to me, "Oh, how they envied me my journey...to read Lovecraft again for the first time." They also told me when I finished this book the library had many more. The library had always been my favorite place.. But from that summer on I don't think that I ever left!!

[@christopherdaniel5919]

Subscribed! 🤘

[@zerocool6583]

Ah.Still one of my most favorite reviews.

[@tylerskiss]

I just watched The Whisperer In Darkness by the same people who did this film and it was equally as impressive without using the same gimmick.

[@dragonlordthekingofdragons6373]

They made a The Whisper In The Darkness movie?

[@RufianEmbozado]

​@@dragonlordthekingofdragons6373 Kind of. Maybe not as great as this, but very good and enjoyable. Go check, you won't be disappointed (as long as you're not a lovecraftian zealot).

[@agingerbeard]

I love this series, I've been introduced to some amazing and horrifying films lol thank you!

[@deusdeaconReviews]

Glad you enjoy the videos, Thanks so much for watching

[@sarahgilfilen657]

I just had this epiphany. The description of a story of a story about Cthulhu infecting the mind reminds me of the Weeping Angels from Dr. Who where an image of an angel can be the angel and infect your mind.

[@BioGoji-zm5ph]

08:54 There was probably a clause in the company contract that threatened forfeiture of all shares if they didn't investigate a disturbance. Points for anyone who gets the reference.

[@t.h.2906]

Fantastic

[@zacharyskellington5356]

I loved that movie! It had the perfect scary elements, the background was good and matches exactly like you see in horror films from the 1920s before audio and color, the music was atmospheric and the creature was both terrifying and threatening as it was from the story. 🖤📖🐙💀🎬🖤

[@RufianEmbozado]

I absolutely LOVE this film and Matt Foyer's work is just perfect. I feel it's dripping with love for Lovecraft and good old silent horror movies like "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" or other german expressionist masterpieces. Pure gold.

[@michaelwilson5114]

7:36 - thats what I always liked about the RPG... The more mythos knowledge you had the lower your sanity maximum

[@suprshin]

Not gonna lie, I'm relieved this review wasn't done as if it wasn't a silent film. XD Out of curiosity will you review Underwater?

[@deusdeaconReviews]

I do indeed plan to yes

[@KiramidHead]

I need to give this one another watch. I have the DVD kicking around somewhere, as well as the blu-ray of The Whisperer in Darkness.

[@RowBearToe]

Are you ever going to do the 2007 Cthulhu film ? The film premiered June 14, 2007 at the Seattle International Film Festival and officially opened in select theatrical venues August 22, 2008.

[@deusdeaconReviews]

I'm sure I'll get around to it eventually.

[@traviselledge3930]

11:40. I love the water. it's so beautiful

[@jayk1203]

I like the visual choices of this movie

[@loki_l_1380]

Can you please review the babadook or insidious. The babadook was one of the most unsettling experiences of my life. Great review btw.

[@deusdeaconReviews]

+Rigor Mortis Again, I can't give definite yes's or no's to requests anymore, All I can do is direct you to my patreon page, Sorry about that but it just wouldn't be fair on people who donate. www.patreon.com/DeusdaeconReviews?alert=1&ty=h&u=178725

[@loki_l_1380]

Yeah, I completely understand, thanks for the fast reply though.

[@ryandowney8743]

I emjoyed Call Of Cthulhu, and your review is spot on with how well the movie is made. I hope you eventually review the other HPLHS movie The Whisper In Darkness, which I thought was even better (wonky CGI creatures aside).

[@quinnzyker6521]

So fucking good. Love this movie

[@gehinkun]

so agree on how sad it is that cthulhu has become a joke

[@mundanepants]

That Cthulhu looks, frankly, adorable. Like in the Littlest Lovecraft. It's a handsome aquatic borb boi.

[@MuertaNox]

I will say it's absolutely wild that Disney stole how Cthulhu was 'defeated' in this for the death of the Sea Witch Ursula in A Little Mermaid.

[@eternalmiasma5586]

The whole thing with this being a silent film is kinda awesome. It's kinda like the movie Apocalypto where everyone speaks in Mayan and the movie is entirely subtitled, it adds a sense of authenticity to it. Still, would like to see The Call Of Cthulhu given the full, block buster horror film treatment someday. It truly is an epic

[@David_Baxendale]

The basic premise of these stories is people trying to finds things they really do not want to find.. They just don't know that until they find them...

[@DANTVSVERGIL]

I’ve always loved Lovecraft, because ever since I was little (4 or so), I’ve had dreams that are sorta similar to what Lovecraft writes about (but completely different creatures of course). I normally forget my dreams, but the dreams containing the monsters are so morbid that they’ve engrained themselves into my memory. I’ve recently been going to a therapist since I not only hear the creatures, but see them as well, I don’t only hear them, but there’s five other voices (I’ve seen them in my dreams as well, I call them ‘The Council’ since when I see them it’s always a courtroom setting), then there’s six others that aren’t related to the other voices that I hear. If you’d like, I could give you the descriptions of each. But, I it’s crazy and I apologize for my psychotic ramblings, but I have to thank Lovecraft.

[@misschris325]

My first gig was Hollywood Video and I remember thinking this film was going to be tits. I didn't know much about HP Lovecraft at the time, but I was a Poe acolyte- so I figured this was going to be incredible. Meh, but I think I'm ready to give it another try.

[@Demolitiondude]

I need to watch the other two black and white films.

[@corvusalendar5405]

What if the film never showed cthlhu, just showed reactions? It would keep with the idea that he is a uncomprehendable monstrosity that can make a man insane in a glance.

[@pjsmith97]

What's the song used at the beginning of these Lovecraft reviews?

[@deusdeaconReviews]

+pjsmith97 Its called kyrie, from the amnesia: A machine for pigs soundtrack kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYbamXaqfphri68

[@pjsmith97]

deusdeacon Thank You

[@GenerationX7]

Have you reviewed the movie Necronomicon?

[@Ascendant1]

I really loved this movie. Does anyone know where I can buy a digital copy? My shuggoth always eats my physical media.

[@kevinboudreaux7860]

not to mention that even if the ship had actually managed to kill Cthulhu, he would have just risen again. as anyone who has played Cthulhu Wars knows

[@brucedavies8154]

What in your opinion is the best film adaptation of Lovecraft's work? I've only seen In the mouth of madness and Re animator :/ your videos are great though man, can't believe I didn't discover these earlier :)

[@deusdeaconReviews]

Honestly for me I'd have to break it down into three categories, for most accurate adaption, it would be this film, for best interpretation would be Dagon, and best newcomer would be oculus, but thats just my personal choices

[@brucedavies8154]

Thanks, will be sure to check them out. I've always felt that Lovecraft is a difficult writer to adapt effectively into film. It's like you said, Lovecraft's horror stems from not knowing everything and I fear in todays climate we can't really expect a quality film without people going overboard on effects

[@RenegadeVile]

Henry Wilcox looks like Ralph Macchio. Had to look up to make sure it wasn't him.

[@deusdeaconReviews]

What a coincidence I did the exact same check when writing the video, don't worry if it were ralph macchio I would've for sure mentioned that heh.

[@RenegadeVile]

True, which is why I already figured I was wrong before even checking because it seemed like something someone would mention. Seeing a wild Karate Kid appearing is always noteworthy. Uncanny resemblence though.

[@fwwaller]

What is the intro music for these reviews?

[@deusdeaconReviews]

its called kyrie from the soundtrack to the game amnesia a machine for pigs.

[@willlyon7129]

Did you ever tried to do a review of Dagon?

[@deusdeaconReviews]

+Will Lyon yupp i did it as part of the previous hp lovecraft month its on the channel

[@willlyon7129]

Where can I find it?

[@deusdeaconReviews]

+Will Lyon kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJqTl3-Pd7eYl8k

[@willlyon7129]

You planning to do a review of Bram Stoker's Dracula, Mary Shelly's Frankenstien and The Wolf Man remake?

[@deusdeaconReviews]

I haven't specifically made any plans to do those films in the near future, but anything is possible and of course theres always my patreon page www.patreon.com/DeusdaeconReviews for official requests.

[@baddragonite]

But who wins Godzilla or Cthulhu

[@deusdeaconReviews]

well considering Cthulhu turns the entire world insane by his very existence....

[@baddragonite]

Deusdaecon Reviews ah yeah but Godzilla is an animal and resist mental attacks so no insanity there. ;) nah it would be kinda funny to see but it's funnier to me how they're both these ancient behemoth creature who are supposed to be taken as metaphors and used to be much scarier but now are sort of a joke in a way compared to their past.

[@deborahlepage1789]

Yeah...but slap the cheeto's toupe (sorry for spelling) but I would have voted for him. It's a more honest end to humanity.

[@Kartissa]

Well, in Pathfinder the kaiju Mogaru (Godzilla) is immune to fear and death attacks, so Cthulhu's Unspeakable Presence aura would have no effect. It doesn't have the Craft or Perform skills, so no insanity from Cthulhu's Dreams of Madness ability. All kaiju can re-roll failed saves against mind-affecting, paralysis, petrification, polymorph or immobilisation effects. So it boils down to hit points, resistance and sheer damage output, which is weighted toward Cthulhu, who can ignore Mogaru's Damage Reduction (20/epic), while keeping his own (20/epic AND Lawful - Mogaru is Chaotic). Also, Cthulhu's Non-Euclidean ability gives Mogaru a 50% chance of missing with its attacks, since it doesn't have True Seeing. Therefore, despite Mogaru's advantage of a ranged attack which can utterly disintegrate a killed opponent, the Great Old One wins this.

[@Vecchio_Rhosod85]

To any Lovecraft fan who hasn’t seen this movie: GO BUY IT! It’s worth every penny!

[@dylanchouinard6141]

Technically, Non-Euclidean geometry just means ‘any shape that exists on a curved surface,.’ You will notice that, since we live on a globe, everything on Earth is technically non-Euclidean. To quote Overly Sarcastic Productions “this is what happens when you have too weak a constitution for math.”

[@adnanalam8389]

You didn't review The Necronomicon? :(

[@deusdeaconReviews]

Theres always more HP Lovecraft months to come ill get to it eventually

[@TonberryShuffle]

You're right about Cthulhu being oversaturated in the modern world. The easy fix is to pull from other aspects of Lovecraftian lore. There's plenty of various other 'gods' and creatures completely detached from Cthulhu and his ilk to give us a solid horror punch in the gut. Honestly, I personally find some of the others more horrifying anyway.

[@isok5221]

I love the book until Cthulhu is defeated by a boat, a fucking boat

[@deusdeaconReviews]

Well I think it was more of a case that the boat caused him to stop long enough for what ever was causing him to rise to reverse sinking the island and taking Cthulhu with it, Cause the point of Call of the Cthulhu is that its blind luck that these things were discovered and thwarted, but whatever is occurring can't be stopped just slowed down.

[@ZarathustrasCrown]

it was more time that stopped him, the boat just went right through him and he was reforming on the other side, then the stars weren't right and R'lyeh sinks and he kind of just goes back to his death/sleep to dream for a bit more. Kind of him realizing "fuck this, it's early" and hitting the snooze button...

[@wasphacker5642]

I know thw whole "stearing the boat into Chtulu"-thing is in the book. But it whould have been more chilling if Chtulu didn't eaven chase the men. Like... He cares so little about the human, race that He just throws them one glance, wich is enough to drive them mad.

[@darnellatterbury5151]

Review phantoms

[@bryanthardin5514]

Very important and understand movie H P love crath intense writing of horror master peace

[@3dagalathor]

who is Anna Rater?

[@loki_l_1380]

Is amnesia and lovecraft connected?

[@deusdeaconReviews]

+Rigor Mortis well all of the games frictional games make are built on the HPL engine, but the stories themselves especially amnesia have many similar themes and feel very lovecraft.

[@loki_l_1380]

Wow interesting.

[@JayDee284]

So let get this right Cthulhu the Monster God of Mankind's Doom was stopped by a wooden boat crushing into him....I think mankind will be alright

[@deusdeaconReviews]

+JayDee284 well you have to take into account that he had just awoken also the only reason he stopped was because the wound stunned him long enough for the island to drag him back down into the ocean it could easily happen again the ship was luckily there this time.

[@JayDee284]

deusdeacon Lets face there's a lot about Lovecraft that hasn't aged well( like the clear racism) sure in 1920's it would of been horrifying but nowadays Just dope the A Bomb on the fucker

[@Isrjisoneavalable]

Tiny point but it annoys me that the actors are moving there mouths and clearly talking despite it being silent. It sometimes that doesn’t happen in old silent films, the acting style was very different. It’s one if the reasons I think “The Artist” was such a great film because it got the acting style perfect for the medium silent film without going into parody

[@wolftitanreading5308]

ok people invent a time machine go back to before lovecraft died and convince him into letting us use this and publish it so that we show it to others... after that profit women and probably arrested for causing insanity and eldric horrors

[@kuradamax]

where the monster

[@deusdeaconReviews]

Its all around, the inevitability of armageddon is the monster

[@williambellamy1024]

I think they were able to do the nude cultist scene because 1928 was pre code hollywood.

[@deusdeaconReviews]

Im assuming this is a joke, cause I think i mentioned this film was made in 2005

[@brettthebest3978]

Deusdaecon Reviews nah I think he meant what you said here at 6:30 Where you said if this movie came out in the 20s they wouldn’t made that scene

[@williambellamy1024]

But they made it as if it came out in 1928.

[@oddeyes9413]

Um... huh? Ok...i guess it could work. Cthulu probably had something to do with it. 🦑 Also, a silent film takes the right kind of audience to sit through.

[@DeconvertedMan]

This movie might drive you mad. :D

[@Trencher1375]

Great review. I agree that the silent film gimmick really helps the movie along. But I still think that with modern CGI you could make a great Lovercraftian movie.

[@extijarm]

HA HA HA AV HA AV AV HA HA...!

[@alldayagain]

Billy and Mandy kinda ruined Chuthulu for me

[@dragonlordthekingofdragons6373]

It had Cthulu?