The Lurker in the Lobby: A Guide to Lovecraftian Cinema

by Andrew Migliore, John Strysik

The definitive guide to film and television influenced by the writings of H.P. Lovecraft. From Alien to Hellboy to Rough Magik it's all here. Coverage of feature films, television shows, independent films, interviews with Guillermo del Toro, John Carpenter and more.

Genres: Nonfiction, Horror, Lovecraftian, Film, Speculative Fiction, Media Tie In

352 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[By Crom! · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's my goal to see every movie in this book.

[Jeb Card · Rating 3 out of 5]

Catalog of Lovecraft film and television adaptations and works with some Lovecraftian influence. The text is at times overwhelmed by the enthusiastic or dismissive emotion of the authors. Some of the real treats here are interviews with professionals in the film industry, including many of the directors most influenced by HPL. Given the explosion in Lovecraft cinema in the last few years, and especially if del Toro's At The Mountains of Madness really happens, this will need another edition soon.

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

The ultimate book on films inspired directly or indirectly by Lovecraft. Here you are at the movies of madness. Alien, The Beyond, Dagon, The Call of the Cthulhu, The Fog, Lifeforce, The Thing... the list seems endless. You'll also see excellent movie stills, photos and illustrations. Later on we find Lovecraft on Television, some galleries, and many interviews with directors, actors, screenwriters. At the end you'll find the shortfilms, an index of films and the films by year. What a Lovecraft fest. This is the book to read on the topic. Highly recommended!

[Stormcrow Hayes · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars. A kind of fun reference guide that I felt could have gone into greater depth on many of the feature films. The end feels padded with descriptions about short films that felt completely unnecessary. Still, I read it cover to cover and enjoyed it enough that I'd recommend it for any hardcore Lovecraft fan.

The book was published in 2000 so there are many films made since that aren't included. Perhaps it's time the authors come out with an updated version.

[Stephen Theaker · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good overview of Lovecraftian influences in cinema. At first I was a bit disappointed by how many works of very marginal relevance to Lovecraft are included - Alien, for example - but once you get past that you see that there are a surprising number of direct adaptations. The interviews at the back of the book are fascinating.

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've browsed it and I can verify it is amazing.

[Squire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative and thorough. And already 7 years out-of-date. Still very useful.

[Daniel DeLappe · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun little read with great interviews and pictures