Comments on: A quick review of HPL Film Fest movies I saw.

By: Tom Gleason

Tom Gleason — Wed, 13 Oct 2004 18:19:06 +0000

Hi Toren. Thanks for the review of “Enter the Dagon”. It’s a thrill to know that after years of reading about the Thickets and listening to your music, you saw something that I worked on. “EtD” was my first film. We are continuing to pump out more. We just finished “Snuffed! The Musical” a short while ago. I’m breaking away from silly comedy for a bit though. I start filming my first serious piece next month. It’s a documentary about Lovecraft’s paternal family and the author who has been researching them.

Thanks again,
Tom Gleason
Enter the Dagon Director
http://www.spinninggrave.com

By: Aaron

Aaron — Fri, 08 Oct 2004 09:24:09 +0000

The best version of Poe’s “TheTell-Tale Heart” (and hence, what I compare all other adaptations to, is the UPA-made animated one narrated by James Mason. It uses very little movement, but is very effective. It’s considered one of the 50 best cartoons ever (according to my book “The 50 Greatest Cartoons”).

I know Jeff Hoffman, who made this version of TT-TH, so if anyone wants to praise or condemn him, LMK.

My review and photos will be forthcoming.

By: Brother D

Brother D — Fri, 08 Oct 2004 08:02:08 +0000

The trailer for ‘The Call of the Cthulhu’ really was incredible – I know that I canNOT WAIT to see this finished film!

I found myself getting a bit antsy during ‘The Signalman,’ and often found myself wondering why this was included in the line-up. It’s not that it was a BAD short – it was actually quite good – but it really wasn’t what I wanted to see at the festival, you know? It wasn’t Lovecraft.

And I agree with the comment about the bad guy being “so unintentionally comical” in ‘Strange Aeons.’ It’s too bad – I liked this one overall.

‘The Innsmouth Legacy’ – Edward is incredible. Period.

By: banks!

banks! — Thu, 07 Oct 2004 01:53:52 +0000

Innsmouth Legacy was really good. Short and very on topic. I’d say 8/10.

Strange Aeons could have been a nine if the bad guy wasn’t so unintentionally comical. His fake mustache was brutal. But the film as a whole was good. It had some really great visuals. I’d give it a 7/10 only because that bad guy really broke the mood.

The Signalman was great too. BBC production so you know it at least looked good. 9/10.

The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verill. What can I say other than meteor shit! 7/10.

Block Two was the best block in my opinion (too bad you didn’t see it) but all blocks were good. That Call of Cthulhu trailer was da BOMB!

By: CV?!

CV?! — Wed, 06 Oct 2004 20:40:08 +0000

I really wish I hadn’t been on the other side of the country, maybe next year I’ll be closer and fortunate enough to catch it.