Jul 31, 2012 todays bluray release of a clever new take on lovecraft s the whisperer in darkness inspires this list of the most eerily effective adaptations on the big and small screen to date. If you want to start a main lovecraftismissing page, just click the edit button above. This scholarly study of lovecraft s work highlights his profound impact on popular twentieth century culture. Adaptations of lovecraft tend to lump into two broad categories. Lovecrafts influence has stretched far beyond the literary horror genre, however.
Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. This has included not only adaptations of his stories, such as h. This scholarly study of lovecrafts work highlights his. Im very interested in the cthulhu mythos, but lovecraft s prose can be quite dense, and even whisper it boring at times. His collection of lovecraft comic strip adaptations, the haunter of the dark and other grotesque visions, is published by creation books. I do apologize though, to those looking for nonenglish language links in this gateway. Some arent specifically adapted from a lovecraft story, but they have cited lovecraft stories as an inspiration and all carry a certain flavor of lovecraft. Lovecraft and will probably garner a fanbase on this fact alone. The innsmouth free press wrote that the whisperer in darkness is a hell of a fine film, one of the best adaptations of a lovecraft story ever made, and its far superior to the vast majority of biggerbudget films that have h.
Fan societies have made faithful low budget adaptations themselves and the internet is. While rival malibu released an illustrated book of the hpl story, adventure comics grabbed the comic rights to film reanimator. Professor lake, who receives much of the focus of the graphic novel. Lovecraft s influence has stretched far beyond the literary horror genre, however. Nov 29, 2005 lovecraft s influence has stretched far beyond literary horror, as a number of his works have been adapted for feature films, television episodes, comic book tales and, in recent years, video games. The whisperer in darkness, by mark ellis predating the xfiles or delta green, released in 1991, the miskatonic project chronicles the adventures of a group of. Howard phillips lovecraft was born late in the 19t. Howard phillips lovecraft was born late in the 19th century, but it was not until after his death in 1937 that he became a worldwide icon of horror and supernatural fiction. The following 39 pages are in this category, out of 39 total. The book is a collection of my lovecraft comic strips and some.
Even though it is given a modern facade, the resurrected feels like an old lovecraft story. Lovecraft stories that were part of a story cycle now known as the cthulhu mythos. Lovecraft is considered one of americas most innovative and popular american horror writers. Influenced largely by lord dunsany and edgar allan poe, lovecrafts stories are known for their unique assimilation of gothic themes into science fiction. The following is a noncomprehensive list of works that, while not direct adaptations of lovecrafts works, contain references, allusions or themes that have their origin with lovecraft, or appear likely to have been inspired by his fiction. Based on the rising cult following for the film reanimator, around 1991 a number of companies began jumping on the hpl bandwagon. There are a few of the more popular stories missing from this book, but. The lovecraft based visual novel series demonbane reimagines herbert west as a guitarplaying lunatic mad scientist.
Rather than repeat information that others have presented so very well, i chose to cover an area that combines two interests of mine comics and hpl. This list describes my personal favorite lovecraftinspired movies and short films. I remember following a webcomic a few years ago set in the cthulhu mythos called lovecraft is missing. Lovecrafts 1922 short story herbert west reanimator may be another of his most wellknown works, if not for its place in the literary history, then at least for the 1985 film adaption. The master of the weird tale during the first decades of the 20th century until his premature death in 1937, lovecrafts distinctive style and canon of work. Beyond direct adaptation, lovecraft and his stories have had a profound. Lovecraftian horror is a subgenre of horror fiction that emphasizes the cosmic horror of the unknown or unknowable more than gore or other elements of shock. A webcomic, lovecraft is missing, debuted in 2008 and takes place. Jordan peele of get out fame is directing this adaptation for hbo. This list consists of published comic adaptations of lovecrafts works, and not those numerous comics which are merely inspired by lovecraft. Tv guide has put together this 2020 reading list, picking out the most promising book totv adaptations headed our way in the new year so you can run to your local bookstore if you want to read ahead. Which is a shame as it is one of the few adaptations of lovecraft that is actually a good movie.
I wanted to express what i got out of those stories, but i really didnt want to adapt any of lovecrafts actual stories, so i. Lovecraft, by hans rodionoff, keith griffen, and enrique breccia this book makes the top of our list simply because it. Many lovecraft stories were left off of this list because. The story is in the middle of the fifth book of a planned six. Abrams and famed comic book writer alan moore wrote a comic book series dealing with lovecrafts work. This is a highly enjoyable anthology of major lovecraft works adapted and realized by noted professionals in the graphic novel and comic book fields. Lovecrafts influence has stretched far beyond literary horror, as. Im very interested in the cthulhu mythos, but lovecrafts prose can be quite dense, and even whisper it boring at times. Gou tanabes at the mountains of madness and the comics.
Asked to contribute, estaban maroto decided to adapt three of h. I apologize if this is the wrong sub to be asking this in. But something is missing from our pop cultural understanding of h. A list of lovecraftian comics and graphic novels part one. Also, this list does not include illustrated versions of lovecrafts stories and poems, abridged or not, though such items may appear here if they are included in a larger collection of comic works. Oct 28, 2014 lovecrafts 1922 short story herbert west reanimator may be another of his most wellknown works, if not for its place in the literary history, then at least for the 1985 film adaption.
I corresponded with larry several times he was a great guy, and he offered his art for free. Lovecraft is one of the most important horror and science fiction writers of all time, yet there really arent that many large scale adaptations of his work, and even fewer successful ones. Herbert west as portrayed in the film series is featured in a story arc in the hackslash comic book series. Good adaptations of lovecraft stories, however their have been a couple changes to the stories. I wanted to express what i got out of those stories, but i really didnt want to adapt any of lovecrafts actual stories, so i came up with my own. Told from the perspective of a private detective, the movie peels back each mystery to reveal more and more bizarre and horrific events. Welcome to my page dedicated to the comic book adaptations of stories by h. Back in the early 1980s, a spanish publisher editorial bruguera planned a series of comic book adaptations of classic short stories from the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres. Another detail from larry lathams lovecraft is missing. Taimashin, volume 1, by hideyuki kikchi one of the best dunwhich horror adaptation there has ever been, even if it is cheesy at times. Color out of space will hopefully pave the way for more lovecraft adaptations. Lovecraft during their panel at the west hollywood book fair. Sundered appreciates the neglected side of the lovecraftian. Considering lovecrafts aforementioned antisemitic leanings, this is actually rather hilarious.
A boy, looking for his missing father, travels to germany and uncovers a haunting legacy that a meteorite left behind in the area. His work emphasizes a philosophy of cosmicism, the idea that the reality underlying the veneer of normality is so alien that seeing it would be harmful. A list of lovecraftian comics and graphic novels part. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Considering lovecraft s aforementioned antisemitic leanings, this is actually rather hilarious. Brandon barrows presents adaptations of eight of lovecrafts stories ranging. Oklahoma native larry latham moves from cartoons to web comic. This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. Lovecrafts worlds and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. This arc picks up after the events of beyond reanimator. But that title, while a bit more truthful, was just too long. I recently tried looking it up and was saddened to see that its creator larry latham passed away a little over a year ago. Image and in the arcana childrens graphic novel howard and the frozen. This list consists of published comic adaptations of lovecraft s works, and not those numerous comics which are merely inspired by lovecraft. Id actually never heard of the book lovecraft country by matt ruff before, but this looks like itll be fantastic. The book is a melange of lovecraftian horror and fantasy about a road trip to find a missing person, set in 1950s jim crowera america. The works and their adaptations in film, television, comics, music and games at. Color out of space will hopefully pave the way for more. Join thousands of satisfied visitors who discovered missing, arkham horror and lovecraft. In fact it may be the best comic book depiction of the dunwich horror.
Herbert westreanimator is a short story by american horror fiction writer h. Print comics will be shipped in a clear comic bags with backing and in a stiff envelope. Are there any lovecraft comic book adaptations that are. Be careful, though, the only things that go in the main namespace are tropes and should be created through the ykttw system. Classic horror novelist and author of pulp fiction. The book is a melange of lovecraftian horror and fantasy about a road trip to find a missing person, set in. University librarian nan mercy is after the book pages. I wanted to do a horror show, and i am a big lovecraft fan, but ive never much cared for lovecraft adaptations, be they film or comic book. Lovecraft vault list has many older magazine and comic adaptations if you are a completist looking for some collectibles, but our list is more about what is going to be readable adaptations and inspired stories.
Lovecraft is missing is a webcomic by larry latham, with a simple premise. Almost every sffhorrorcomic book adaptation in the works. Paul dorsch, jurgen heimuller, ingo heise, philipp jacobs. After first pitching the project as a graphic novel, latham in 2008 began working to. He also examined the anatomy books available to him in the family library. The whisperer in darkness, by mark ellis predating the xfiles or delta green, released in 1991, the miskatonic project chronicles the adventures of a group of paranormal investigators delving into things lovecraftian. And that something can be found in abundance in sundered, the new game from jotun developers thunder lotus games. I just want to get to the good stuff, not be derailed by a rambling description of the bloody countryside. Lovecraft and his cthulhu mythos have had a significant influence on later works in a wide variety of media. This adapts the hound, the temple, and the nameless city. Or in comic book terms, they were refrigeratedfrozen out of the. His friendbypost and fellow writing enthusiast orwin battler has traveled from oklahoma to see him. Lovecraft comic book adaptations classic horror film board. Todays bluray release of a clever new take on lovecrafts the whisperer in darkness inspires this list of the most eerily effective adaptations on the big and small screen to date.
Feb 25, 2018 back in the early 1980s, a spanish publisher editorial bruguera planned a series of comic book adaptations of classic short stories from the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres. This scholarly study highlights lovecraft s profound impact on 20th century popular culture. This horror series based on the book by matt ruff is set to premiere on hbo later this year, and will be executive produced by j. Comic creators mike mignola, steve niles and hans rodionoff spoke to an audience of fans about their experiences with and influences by h. His friendbypost and fellow writing enthusiast orwin battler has traveled.
A number of his works have been adapted for feature films, television episodes, comic book tales and, in recent years, video games. As hinted at in providences main comicbook narrative, and more fully and directly described in the prose appendices, the buried or concealed america that black investigates is based on the kitab alhikman alnajmiyya moores cognate for lovecrafts necronomicon, a book of forbidden knowledge written by khalid ibn yazid in 703 a. The story was the basis of the 1985 horror film reanimator and its sequels, in addition to numerous other adaptations in various media. Lovecraft is missing webcomic i apologize if this is the wrong sub to be asking this in. The book was part of a series by pendulum press which was a bit of a knock off of the classics illustrated comic books, conspicuously titled illustrated classics, which took classic novels and adapted them into comic books for educational purposes. The seven adaptations include the call of cthulhu, the haunter of the dark, the dunwich horror, the colour out of space, the shadow over innsmouth, the rats in the walls, and dagon. This chilling lovecraft tale is adapted by award winning comic writer steven philip jones. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Herbert westreanimator is a horror short story by american writer h. I wanted to express what i got out of those stories, but i really didnt want to adapt any of lovecraft s actual stories, so i. This list describes my personal favorite lovecraft inspired movies and short films. Are there any lovecraft comic book adaptations that are worth reading. It was announced in 2015 that syfy planned to adapt this comic book to series, and while no new details have emerged since, its a safe bet that this one will be translated to screen, big or. I really hope that dark horse releases some more of tanabes adaptations in the future.
Lovecraft is missing tells the story of win battler, an aspiring young writer from a small town in 1920s oklahoma, who goes to providence to meet his pen pal and fellow writer of strange tales only to find that, yes, h. This really should be called, the worlds largest english language h. Lovecraft has cast a long shadow across the comic world. Lovecraft in popular culture meet your next favorite book. Lovecraft is an author with an influence and name recognition that has only risen in the 83 years since his death. Films based on or inspired by the works of horror fiction author h. Books to film 2019 50 movies based on books in 2019. Mar 10, 2020 richard stanleys color out of space is an adaptation of a 1927 story by h. It was first serialized in february through july 1922 in the amateur publication home brew. For a mostlycomplete list of film adaptations, see lovecraft on film. Larry latham, the creator of the free, spectacular web comic lovecraft is missing has passed away. I wanted to express what i got out of those stories, but i really didnt want to adapt any of lovecraft s actual stories, so i came up with my own. Howard phillips lovecraft was an american writer of weird fiction and horror fiction, who is.
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