Según la mitología de Lovecraft, Cthulhu descansa en un sueño profundo en la ciudad sumergida de R'lyeh, ubicada en las profundidades del océano Pacífico. R'lyeh fue construida por seres extraterrestres ancestrales mucho antes de que los humanos existieran. La geometría de la ciudad y la estructura de sus edificios son tan alienígenas y perturbadoras que cualquier ser humano que los contemple queda mentalmente trastornado.
Cthulhu fue atrapado en R'lyeh hace eones por otros Antiguos que lo consideraban una amenaza. Se dice que su sueño profundo es tan pesado que incluso en su estado inactivo ejerce influencia sobre las mentes de las personas, causando pesadillas y visiones perturbadoras. Se cree que cuando las estrellas estén en una alineación específica, Cthulhu despertará y emergerá de las profundidades marinas para reclamar su dominio sobre la Tierra.
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Ahoy There! Be Warned, Fishy Things Are Afoot in Dagon (2001)
Movie Specs:
Title: Dagon
Genre: Horror
Year: 2001
Country: Spain (with a mostly Spanish cast)
The plot follows Paul (Ezra Godden), a regular Joe who, along with his pals, gets shipwrecked off the coast of Spain. Seeking help, he stumbles upon a creepy fishing village where the locals seem...off. Like, fish-worshipping, cultist kind of off. Think "The Wicker Man" meets "The Little Mermaid," with a healthy dose of slimy tentacles thrown in for good measure.
The acting by the main cast is decent, with Godden doing a solid job as our bewildered protagonist. Unfortunately, some of the supporting villagers deliver performances that are about as convincing as a used car salesman. But hey, that's part of the B-movie charm, right?
The camerawork captures the atmosphere nicely, with a gritty, almost dreamlike quality that evokes those late 90s thrillers. The sound design is appropriately creepy, with unsettling whispers and the ever-present lapping of waves against the shore.
Now, for the good, the bad, and the Cthulhu-esque. Here's my take:
The Good: The story is a fun, pulpy blend of Lovecraftian horror and action-adventure. If you're new to H.P. Lovecraft's work, Dagon offers a thrilling introduction to his signature themes of cosmic dread and unknowable entities. The B-movie vibes add a layer of campy fun that keeps things from getting too bogged down.
The Bad: The acting by some of the supporting cast is a bit rough around the edges, and the CGI hasn't exactly aged like a fine wine. Especially in the beginning, the effects used to show the boat crashing are a bit on the "bargain bin" side.
The Verdict: Overall, Dagon is a 3 out of 5 star experience. The story and main cast are solid, but the acting and CGI leave a bit to be desired.
Netizen Noise: Reviews for Dagon are a mixed bag. Some appreciate its Lovecraftian leanings and B-movie aesthetic, while others find it cheesy and uneven. The film had a small budget of $4.8 million and only managed a box office collection of €212,699.
Bonus Trivia: Did you know that Dagon is actually a loose adaptation of two Lovecraft stories: "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" and "Dagon"? Also, the film's dedication is to the late Spanish acting legend Francisco Rabal, who passed away shortly after filming.
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Global Distribution Has Been Approved for The Roots Grow Into the Earth
Global distribution for The Roots Grow Into the Earth is live! Read the post to hear about the two variations of my book.
After a long formatting process with Ingramspark, the paperback format of The Roots Grow Into the Earth is now approved for global distribution! What this means is online stores should soon have the paperback format listed, and bookstores can now order physical copies from Ingram.There are a couple of cosmetic differences between the Ingram and Amazon versions of the paperback as well: the Ingram…
Cthulhu es una entidad cósmica ficticia creada por el escritor de terror y ciencia ficción estadounidense H.P. Lovecraft. Aparece en su relato corto titulado "The Call of Cthulhu" (La llamada de Cthulhu), publicado por primera vez en 1928.
En la mitología creada por Lovecraft, Cthulhu es una antigua y poderosa criatura, parte de una raza extraterrestre conocida como los Primigenios. Se dice que Cthulhu reside en la ciudad sumergida de R'lyeh en el océano Pacífico y que está inactivo o dormido. Sin embargo, su poder es tan vasto que incluso en su letargo, es capaz de afectar la realidad y las mentes de aquellos que son sensibles a su presencia.
La apariencia de Cthulhu se describe como una mezcla grotesca de formas, con tentáculos, alas y un cuerpo de aspecto reptiliano. Tiene una estatura gigantesca y es difícil para la mente humana comprender su forma en su totalidad.
La historia de Cthulhu y su mitología se han convertido en un elemento icónico dentro del subgénero literario de terror cósmico, y su influencia ha trascendido más allá de las obras de Lovecraft, inspirando a numerosos escritores, artistas y creadores en el campo de la ficción especulativa. Cthulhu y los Mitos de Cthulhu son considerados como una de las creaciones más destacadas del horror y la fantasía oscura en la cultura popular.
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