The Black Tome of Alsophocus

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This legendary tome was written by the great sorcerer known as Alsophocus. The very limits of existence as we know it will be put at stake for those who wish to possess the book´s necromantic powers.

Starspawn: Overture

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Outback farmer Randolph Sutton goes to collect his 17-year-old daughter Amy one night from a friend's birthday party, but the drive home turns into a frightening close encounter when they are stalked by an unearthly presence, a winged alien creature that seems intent on extracting Amy's brain ...

Beyond

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As a last resort a distressed insomniac becomes the unwitting test subject for a drug that allows glimpses of another world and the entities within.

Deluxe Set of 5 Cthulhu Mythos pins

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This deluxe set of 5 Cthulhu Mythos Monster Enamel Lapel Pins is packed in a deluxe jewelry box with a faux leather finish and foil stamp on the lid. 4 of the 5 pins feature glow in the dark accents to really drive home the cosmic horror!

Includes 1 of each:
- Cthulhu Fhtagn!
- Night Gaunt
- Migo
- Elder Thing
- Yithian

These are small batch limited edition high-quality pins with exquisitely designed details, hard enamel colors, and glow-in-the-dark accents for real Lovecraftian collectors.

Lovecraft and his racism

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As the organizers of the H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival and Portland Horror Film Festival, we support the Black Lives Matter movement, viewing it not as a political issue but a human rights issue. The slogan itself is not trademarked by any organization and is used by anyone who protests police brutality and racially motivated violence, a very real and ongoing issue in our country today. 

The Summoning

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When Dr. Reid came into the possession of an ancient tome, he got more than he bargained for. He thought it all pure rubbish, and was horribly dismayed to find out just how wrong he really was...and why you should always judge a book by its cover!

Get Streaming Tickets for 130 Years of Lovecraft show

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Get streaming tickets to our one-night streaming event to celebrate H. P. Lovecraft's 130th birthday, featuring short films both new and classic from the 25 year history of the H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival®! You can join in the fun anywhere in the US! 

Some of these classic films have not been seen since they first played at the festival. As a rare treat, we've gathered the filmmakers of those early films for an interactive Q&A! 

The reviews are in... Lovecraft Country is a hit!

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The highly-anticipated new HBO series, Lovecraft Country, based on the excellent and exciting book by Matt Ruff and produced by Jordan Peele (Get Out, Us) premiered on August 16, a mere four days before H. P. Lovecraft's 130th birthday. It recontextualizes the Lovecraftian narrative of battling cults and monsters from beyond with black actors during the Jim Crow era of American history. It shows the kind of story that fresh voices can lend to Cosmic horror, and uses both the history and Lovecraft to great effect. 

HPLFF announces waiver program for BIPOC filmmakers

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UPDATE: The HPLFF BIPOC Waiver program is live! Please CLICK HERE for more information and to apply.

H. P. Lovecraft's The Deep Ones

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A married couple rents a seaside Airbnb only to be surrounded by peculiar neighbors and occurrences. They soon discover to be in the grips of a mysterious cult and their ancient sea god. 

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