The Last Lovecraft: Relic of Cthulhu

The people who say this isn't based on Lovecraft or the Cthulhu mythos are way off base, and they miss the point of this romp. Without H.P. Lovecraft's writing, this movie wouldn't exist. It isn't meant to be a "Lovecraft movie" or to be taken seriously. It's precisely what its writer and co-star intended it to be, a cinematic comic book and a tribute to Lovecraft as the father of modern horror and the progenitor of much of what we know as horror comics, both serious and humorous. The performers are all at least adequate, and the three leads are charming, portraying Regular Guys and a stereotyped comic book nerd with tongues firmly in cheek. It's obvious everyone who had anything to do with The Last Lovecraft: Relic of Cthulhu had a ball, and so will you, unless you have no sense of fun at all.

This isn't a perfect movie, at places the acting and writing are a bit weak, but it's obvious that most of these people aren't hardened actors and that most of their effects are on a budget, and with that in mind, it's a damn good presentation.

It's not a movie for hardcore Lovecraft fans who'll cry if someone gets their mythos a bit wrong, as the movie(which largely loyal to the concept) isn't particularly about madness and does take its chance to have a bit of fun with the silliness inherent in just about any horror situation.

The start's a bit stuttering and not ideal, but by the end of the movie I was genuinely in love with it.

Ultimately, if you approach this movie without expecting a big-budget Hollywood execution, but instead a competent indie/student movie, you won't be disappointed.

This is a light-hearted "nerd-based" film about two friends, one of whom is a descendant of the actual H.P. Lovecraft who get wrapped up in a conspiracy about cultists wanting to wake Cthulhu using a magical amulet. The go on an adventure together, later meeting amusing characters and Lovecraftian monsters all done in B-grade level effects.

The characters are somewhat bland and simply fill out their allotted roles. The comedy is rather in the light-hearted area rather than seriously funny. The effects are a mixed bag - not convincing but full on B grade like you'd expect from a low budget film. It has some amusing points but yeah, nothing amazing.

5/10 because it's average.

I'll make this short and too the point, as there are some really good reviews on here, which offer all the needed details.

First, don't go in to this expecting a well done, highly cinemagraphic film. It is a total B-movie intended for and made by fans of the Lovecraftian Cthulhu mythos. The writers are obviously fans, as there are a few subtle details of the mythos they included which would not be noticed by a casual fan. It is intentionally written in a comical vein, not taking itself too seriously...and neither should you, as the viewer. Expect lots of cheesy one-liners, some over the top (intentionally) acting - meaning, it lends itself to the flick instead of being just crappy acting by actors trying to be discovered - and even a few recognizable faces.

The fx are cheesy, though done in a way that is acceptable for this film. In other words, the blood and limited gore is not "red paint and lunch meat," but at least a step up, in order to lend just enough credibility to the scenes in question.

All in all, I really enjoyed the flick. It moves at a decent pace and is just good fun from start to finish. If you're:

• looking for blood and gore
• well developed characters
• a good script
• good fx
• don't have a genuine love for the Cthulhu mythos,

then this movie is NOT for you.

If you:

• dig all things Cthulhu
• can enjoy a flick of said theme without expecting serious film-making qualities
• enjoy a good laugh
• can handle a LITTLE bit of blood and gore,

then this is DEFINITELY worth a watch.

Don't take it too seriously...nobody making the movie did.

When I saw this movie on shelves, I had to see how horrible it was. I figured it was either gonna be good, or so bad that it would be good.

So I read the reviews... And was almost scared away from renting it. It sounded like it was just gonna be a suckfest beyond belief. But my wife, with a similar taste in comedy as I, was adamant. So I took the plunge...

And boy was it worth it.

As others have said, it HELPS to be a gamer, it helps to be nerdy... and it helps to have a general Cthulhu mythos knowledge, and more than anything, it helps to love B-Movies and their ilk. If you like Bruce Campbell style movies, this one's up your ally even without said Mighty Chinned Wonder being present.

The one-liners have become common household usage. (This is my sex face.) My bottom line? Give it a shot. If you hate it, you hate it... But it's worth the risk.