Cthulhu Comes to DVD: News, Movie Poster, Synopsis, and Trailer

A horror film shot in Astoria, Oregon, "Cthulhu," is now available on DVD (March 31, 2009). Based on a H.P. Lovecraft novel the film looks to build intensity through mystery rather than splatter or gore. Also, "Cthulhu," stars surgically enhanced Tori Spelling from "90210," fame. The first trailer is available and "Cthulhu," seems to focus on the romantic liaison between two childhood friends, with a New Age cult the bonus.

A large cast of characters makes up for the film and apparently Grant Cogswell, executive producer, sold his home in order to make this picture. So, surely there will be passion in the film, but will the addition of homosexual characters deter mainstream viewers? Receiving only moderate praise, from reviewers, viewers will have to decide whether to pay attention to this film, with a modest budget of $750 K, in a sea of straight-to-DVD or limited released films.

The synopsis...

Adapted from a story by H.P. Lovecraft. A Seattle history professor, drawn back to his estranged family on the Oregon coast to execute his late mother's estate, is reaquainted with his best friend from childhood, with whom he has a long-awaited tryst. Caught in an accelerating series of events, he discovers aspects of his father's New Age cult which take on a dangerous and apocalyptic significance.

Release Date: March 31, 2009.

Rating: Restricted for language, some sexuality, nudity and violence.

Director: Dan Gildark.

Writer(s): Grant Cogswell, and Jason Cottle.

Cast: Tori Spelling, Cara Buono, Amy Minderhout, Scott Patrick Green, Keifer Grimm, and Jason Cottle.

A trailer for "Cthulhu," here:



Sources:

Cthulhu at IMDB

Cthulhu Homepage

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