This is by far one of the best HPL works on film. I have always liked Gordon's work but wished he was closer to the actual stories. He really nailed it with this one. Ezra Godden does a fine acting job. He really sells it when he learns that he is a deep one. I think Gordon has found the next Jeffrey Combs with Godden. The setting of the film is quite incredible, it has a very dark and creepy feel to it that makes you feel unsettled throughout the film. The movie has some great blood and gore scenes and nude scenes that are par for the course with Gordon. The effects on the deep ones are really well done, especially when Godden is in the house hiding out and runs into the bald deep one, that guy really has the Innsmouth look! This film had me from start to finish and is one of my favorites. This film is up there with Gordon's "Dreams in the Witch House" as one of his best and most faithful to Lovecraft.
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One of the better Lovecraft adaptations!
3 July 2007
Warning: Spoilers
With all of the Lovecraftian horror films out there, Gordon does an excellent job staying close to the actual story. He strays from time to time and adds a few things, such as a few nude scenes, but that is to be expected with Gordon. Ezra Godden's acting is very believable, you can actually believe that he is descending into madness throughout the film. The special effects on Brown Jenkin are good yet provide some humor to the film, as is Gordon's style.
If you are a fan of Lovecraft and a fan of Stuart Gordon's work, this film is a must. And if not a fan of Lovecraft, it is a great little horror film with plenty of gore. One of my favorites.
If you are a fan of Lovecraft and a fan of Stuart Gordon's work, this film is a must. And if not a fan of Lovecraft, it is a great little horror film with plenty of gore. One of my favorites.
A Lovecraftian Gore Fest!
3 July 2007
Warning: Spoilers
The Unnameable 2 is loosely based on Lovecraft's "Unnameable" and the "Statement of Randolph Carter". The film strays from the two stories quite a bit, but it has tons of Cthulhu Mythos elements. Mark Kinsey-Stevenson and John Rhys-Davies really propel this film. I think their acting is top notch.
The blood quotient is very high in this film. And the gore effects are the good old fashioned kind! The film is fast paced unlike other horror movies that can put you out (such as the first Unnameable that had a slow middle). If you enjoy Lovecraft, gore, and good acting, this movie is right up your alley.
The blood quotient is very high in this film. And the gore effects are the good old fashioned kind! The film is fast paced unlike other horror movies that can put you out (such as the first Unnameable that had a slow middle). If you enjoy Lovecraft, gore, and good acting, this movie is right up your alley.
Beyond the Wall of Sleep
(2006)
A disappointment to Lovecraft fans.
3 July 2007
I love the works of Lovecraft and really enjoy it when directors adapt his stories for movies. Gordon, Yuzna, and O'Bannon, have made some fine films based on his writings, they were not always 100% faithful, but that is to be expected. Their films had gore, good acting, and humor. Beyond the Wall of Sleep, had none of this. I could not tell if it was faithful to Lovecraft's story for the quick cuts, lighting, and odd sound recording made it really difficult to watch. Now I appreciate what the director was trying to do, show the insanity as Lovecraft intends, but it made it truly unenjoyable which is sad for I was looking forward to it.
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