Quartile rating: 7/10 · 1 rating
A chronicle of the life, work and mind that created the Cthulhu mythos.
A solid documentary on H.P. Lovecraft that covers his life, racism, influences, and legacy with earnest talking-head interviews from prominent genre figures like Neil Gaiman and Guillermo del Toro. The cinematography is functional documentary fare with atmospheric recreations that feel a bit standard. Acting scores low as the interview subjects vary widely in charisma and delivery. Novelty is moderate — it's a competent fan-facing tribute rather than a groundbreaking piece of documentary filmmaking, though the subject matter itself is inherently fascinating. The ending wraps up Lovecraft's enduring legacy adequately without major revelation.