Classics Without All the Class discussion

A movie version of at the Mountains of Madness is in the works and there is a lot of speculation over whether it will be pleasing to Lovecraft followers. If the movie is true to the book, do you think it will be frightening the way Lovecraft intended?

What books and/or movies can you think of that may have been inspired by Lovecraft's classic story? What elements/formula did you find in At the Mountains of Madness that attract other authors and film makers?

I was thinking that At the Mountains of Madness reminded me of Jurassic Park. At the beginning of Jurassic Park (and other Michael Crichton novels) it's all science this, and science that. It makes it seem very credible and then he blends it right into the world of fiction. That way you don't know what's scientifically possible or not and you enjoy the story as something that could really happen! Lovecraft did that for me in this story too. Science-speak makes anybody sound credible (and smart I guess too) and you walk right into their trap door of madness!

The mouth of madness film (John Carpenter) is an homage to Lovecraft...

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Jessica wrote: "The mouth of madness film (John Carpenter) is an homage to Lovecraft..."

I've been thinking of that film, too! Trying to remember the parallels with the Sam Neil character.

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I think a movie might help here.