The Other Gods: A Tale of the Dream Cycle (2006)

The Other Gods: A Tale of the Dream Cycle (2006) poster

A prophet who longed to look upon his deities. A daunting journey to a mountain peak. A confrontation with gods too powerful to name. This is the story that inspired Peter Rhodes, who worked as a filmmaker and artist during the 1920s. Few people know of his work, and it's only through luck and perseverance that we have been able to track down the elements for this "lost" film. Rhodes' films were created using silhouette animation, a technique perfectly suited to depict Lovecraft's mythic Dreamland stories. The filmmaker's involvement in New York City's occult and literary scenes provided him with a select audience for his work. Rhodes was especially influenced through his relationships with occultist Aleister Crowley and writer H.P. Lovecraft, but it was personal tragedy that moved him to produce "The Other Gods: A Tale of the Dream Cycle," his most powerful film.

Director: Mike Boas
Genre: Animation, Horror
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Keith Handy
Production: Subterranea Entertainment, Mad Dog Movies
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

silent film

More Films by Director: Mike Boas
More Films in Genre: Animation, Horror

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Other Gods: A Tale of the Dream Cycle about?
A prophet who longed to look upon his deities. A daunting journey to a mountain peak. A confrontation with gods too powerful to name. This is the story that inspired Peter Rhodes, who worked as a filmmaker and artist during the 1920s. Few people know of his work, and it's only through luck and perseverance that we have been able to track down the elements for this "lost" film. Rhodes' films were created using silhouette animation, a technique perfectly suited to depict Lovecraft's mythic Dreamland stories. The filmmaker's involvement in New York City's occult and literary scenes provided him with a select audience for his work. Rhodes was especially influenced through his relationships with occultist Aleister Crowley and writer H.P. Lovecraft, but it was personal tragedy that moved him to produce "The Other Gods: A Tale of the Dream Cycle," his most powerful film.
Who directed The Other Gods: A Tale of the Dream Cycle?
The Other Gods: A Tale of the Dream Cycle was directed by Mike Boas.
How long is The Other Gods: A Tale of the Dream Cycle?
The Other Gods: A Tale of the Dream Cycle has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
What genre is The Other Gods: A Tale of the Dream Cycle?
The Other Gods: A Tale of the Dream Cycle is a Animation, Horror film.
Where was The Other Gods: A Tale of the Dream Cycle produced?
The Other Gods: A Tale of the Dream Cycle was produced in United States of America.