Cthulhu (2008)
Welcome home... to the end of the world.
A Seattle history professor, drawn back to his estranged family on the Oregon coast to execute his late mother's estate, is reacquainted with his best friend from childhood, with whom he has a long-awaited tryst. Caught in an accelerating series of events, he discovers aspects of his father's New Age cult which take on a dangerous and apocalyptic significance.
Director: Dan Gildark
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: August 22, 2008
Cast
- Jason Cottle - Russ
- Casey Curran - Club Kid
- Cara Buono - Dannie
- Hunter Stroud - Teen Russ
- Rob Hamm - Jake
- Scott Patrick Green - Mike (as Scott Green)
- Tori Spelling - Susan
- Dennis Kleinsmith - Reverend Marsh
- Joe Shapiro - Barnes
- Keifer Grimm - Teen Mike
Screenplay
- Grant Cogswell (Screenplay)
- H.P. Lovecraft (Novel)
- Grant Cogswell (Story)
- Dan Gildark (Story)
Music: Willy Greer
Cinematography: Sean Kirby
Editing: Tony Fulgham
Production: Arkham NW
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Cannibal Cults and Horror Tales, Midnight Ritual Sacrifice and Terror, Psychological Horror and Mind Games, Twisted Psychological Thriller, Occult and Witchcraft
Keywords
small town, paranoia, climate change, seattle, washington, cult, male homosexuality, cthulhu, thoughtful, cosmic horror, lovecraftian, exhilarated, gloomy, astoria, oregon
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cthulhu about?
- A Seattle history professor, drawn back to his estranged family on the Oregon coast to execute his late mother's estate, is reacquainted with his best friend from childhood, with whom he has a long-awaited tryst. Caught in an accelerating series of events, he discovers aspects of his father's New Age cult which take on a dangerous and apocalyptic significance.
- Who directed Cthulhu?
- Cthulhu was directed by Dan Gildark.
- Who stars in Cthulhu?
- Cthulhu stars Jason Cottle, Casey Curran, Cara Buono, Hunter Stroud, Rob Hamm, Scott Patrick Green.
- How long is Cthulhu?
- Cthulhu has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Cthulhu?
- Cthulhu is a Horror, Thriller film.
- Where was Cthulhu produced?
- Cthulhu was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Cthulhu?
- The themes of Cthulhu include: Cannibal Cults and Horror Tales, Midnight Ritual Sacrifice and Terror, Psychological Horror and Mind Games, Twisted Psychological Thriller, Occult and Witchcraft.