The Call of Cthulhu

A silent adaptation of Lovecraft's story made in 2005. The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society of the United States was the promoter and producer of this film, which used modern recording techniques and vintage elements to recreate the aesthetic of the 1920s. The movie's music is inspired by the classic sounds that accompanied productions from that time period.

Dagon

A Spanish-American movie directed by Stuart Gordon and released in 2001. This film is an adaptation of Lovecraft's story "The Shadow over Innsmouth" from 1931 and features a cast including Ezra Godden, Raquel Meroño, Francisco Rabal, and Macarena Gómez.

Color Out of Space

Another movie based on an H.P. Lovecraft story, directed by Richard Stanley and starring Nicolas Cage. This horror film premiered in 2019 and is based on Lovecraft's eponymous story. The music and direction stand out in this adaptation.

The Whisperer in Darkness

An independent horror film from 2011 directed by Sean Branney and distributed by the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society. Based on Lovecraft's story of the same name, the movie combines vintage and modern filming techniques to achieve the appearance of a 1930s movie. The plot of this movie incorporates new material for the third act, adding a deeper emotional layer to the original story.

Re-Animator

A 1985 American horror comedy based on Lovecraft's tale "Herbert West–Reanimator". Directed by Stuart Gordon, the movie follows Herbert West, a medical student who invents a serum to reanimate corpses. Conflicts and comedic situations unfold as this serum is tested on deceased human bodies. With mostly positive reviews, this movie has been considered a cult classic since its release.