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Welcome to Lovecraft.wikia.com, your digital Necronomicon. This is the online compendium of information about the Cthulhu Mythos, the 1920s horror writer Howard Phillips Lovecraft, and the ongoing growth of the Mythos in literature and popular culture.

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  The Great Cthulhu

  "In his house at R'lyeh dead Cthulhu waits dreaming.”

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  Yog-Sothoth

  “Yog-Sothoth knows the gate. Yog-Sothoth is the gate."

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  Howard Phillips Lovecraft

  Who was this man? Why do his creations endure?

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  Cosmic Horror

  Beneath all writings of the Mythos, is the theme of Cosmic Horror

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Mythos Topics

The Great Old Ones & Outer Gods

Monsters and Abominations

Mortals

Eldrich Mysteries

Behind the Mythos

Lovecraft and His Works

Other Writers

Mythos Stories

Influences

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  The "Hellboy" Series

  Mike Mingola's "Hellboy" series is highly influenced by the Lovecraft Mythos.

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  "Fall of Cthulhu" Comics

  BOOM! Studios "Fall of Cthulhu" brings the Lovecraft Mythos to life...

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  Alan Moore's "Courtyard"

  Avatar's adaptation of Alan Moore's short story "Courtyard" will chill you...

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  "Cthulhu Tales" Comics

  "Cthulhu Tales" brings together some of comic's top talent...

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Comics Topics

Original Comics Stories

Adapted Comics Stories

Mythos Comics Characters

Behind the Comics

Comics Creators

Imprints

Lovecraft Inspired Comics

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  "The Dunwich Horror" (1970)

  This updated adaptation, starring Dean Stockwell (Quantum Leap) is a must-see!

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  "Re-Animator" (1985)

  Based on the short story "Herbert West: Reanimator", this cult classic is unforgettable...

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  "The Call of Cthulhu" (2005)

  This silent film is a pleasant modern experiment in horror cinema...

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  "In the Mouth of Madness" (1994)

  Starring Sam Neill (Jurassic Park), this Lovecraftian homage is haunting...

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Movies Topics

Original Mythos Films

Adapted Mythos Films

Mythos Film Characters

Behind the Mythos in Movies

Filmmakers

Behind the Scenes

Documentaries

Lovecraft Inspired Films

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  Night Gallery, (1970-1973)

  With numerous adaptations of Mythos stories, this retro classic is worth a watch.

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  The X-Files, (1993-2002)

  While not directly connected to the Mythos, the thematic similarities are noteworthy.

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  True Detective, (2014-Present)

  Connected by references to "The King in Yellow", True Detective is Lovecraft gold...

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Television Topics

Original Mythos Television

Adapted Stories for TV

Mythos TV Characters

Behind the Small Screen

TV Creators

TV in Production

Lovecraft Inspired TV Shows

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  Fantasy Flight Games

  FFG now offers a wide range of exciting board games in the Lovecraft Universe!

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  Delta Green RPG

  Journey into a world of conspiracy and paranoia with this retro RPG.

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  Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth

  Still among the best video game Lovecraft adaptations.

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  Call of Cthulhu, The Role-Playing Game

  Now in its 7th edition, the classic RPG will push your sanity to the limit.

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Games Topics

Board Games

Role-Playing Games

Video Games

Inside the Games

Games Creators

Publishers

Games in Development

Lovecraft Inspired Games

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