The film has the feel, look and social mindset of films like, The Invisible Man, Frankenstein and Dracula. The crisp B&W image and the old-style special-fx are consistent with a film from that era. If you’re a fan of early horror films (1930’s) and regard this film as being made in that time period, you will be quite pleased. Once at Henry’s farm, Wilmarth discovers the local townspeople are in allegiance with these creatures and he uncovers their plan to open a portal and bring the elders of this alien race to our world.
Then suddenly, Henry sends a letter claiming he had been mistaken about the creature’s evil nature and invites Wilmarth to his farm so he can give a full explanation about his encounters. He minces no words about their malevolent nature.
Henry’s letters increase with frequency, relaying his paranoia and fear regarding the mysterious creatures which are closing in and surrounding his farm.
Intrigued, Wilmarth communicates with Henry Akeley regularly by mail. Wilmarth is given photos and a wax cylinder recording of a ritual ceremony that includes the strange voices of these beasts. Professor Wilmarth, a studier of folklore and legends ignores the strange tales until he is approached by George Akeley (Henry’s son) who claims to have evidence of these strange creatures. After the Vermont floods of 1927, Professor Albert Wilmarth (Matt Foyer) of the Miskatonic University in Arkham MA, begins to receive letters from Vermont farmer Henry Akeley (Barry Lynch). It is modeled in the style of early horror films, from the 1930’s – and yes it is a ‘talkie’ – not a silent film.įor those who are not familiar with ‘ The Whisperer’ story I will give you the brief. Their second film also calls upon historical styles to tell its tale.
It is a silent movie praised by both Lovecraft fans and vintage film enthusiasts. Cthulhu is loved for its novelty, for its underdog effort, and for its ingenious ‘no-budget’ filming techniques. Their mission is to create films that adhere more closely to Lovecraft’s original tales while recreating vintage era film styles. This is the sophomore effort by the H.P.Lovecraft Historical Society following their much praised Call of Cthulhu a few years back.