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The Call of Cthulhu

Seen it?

2006 | 47 min | Horror, Thriller, Fantasy, Science Fiction

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Obsession or Eraserhead, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 47 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A dying professor leaves his great-nephew a collection of documents pertaining to the Cthulhu Cult. The nephew begins to learn why the study of the cult so fascinated his grandfather. Bit-by-bit he begins piecing together the dread implications of his grandfather's inquiries, and soon he takes on investigating the Cthulhu cult as a crusade of his own.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 30K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Andrew Leman

  • Matt FoyerThe Man
  • John BolenThe Listener
  • Ralph LucasProfessor Angell
  • Chad FiferHenry Wilcox
  • Susan ZuckerLandlady
  • Kalafatic PooleBartender
  • John KlemantaskiProfessor Bell
  • Jason OwensProfessor Quintana
  • D. Grigsby PolandProfessor Tutchton
  • David MersaultInspector Legrasse