What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedOld Gods of Appalachia
DeepNerd Media · Podcast · 2026
If you loved Old Gods of Appalachia, start with The Gods of HP Lovecraft (Adam Nevill, Martha Wells, Laird Barron, Bentley Little, David Liss, Brett Talley, Christopher Golden, James A. Moore, Jonathan Maberry, Rachel Caine, Joe Lansdale, Douglas Wynne, Seanan McGuire, 2018) — a book on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 4 series, each matched to Old Gods of Appalachia across media.
You crave the way Old Gods of Appalachia weaves ancient, unknowable horrors into the intimate, suffocating fabric of grounded, historical, and regional landscapes.
Books on the same thread
The H.P. Lovecraft Omnibus 3
Howard Phillips Lovecraft · Book · 1985
Shares 2 threads with Old Gods of Appalachia: Isolation, Cosmic Horror.
If the cosmic dread of Old Gods of Appalachia kept you awake, these foundational stories provide the same sense of existential helplessness when facing truly ancient, uncaring evils.
The Lurking Fear and Other Stories
H. P. Lovecraft · Book · 1982
Shares 2 threads with Old Gods of Appalachia: Isolation, Cosmic Horror.
Just as the mountains in Old Gods of Appalachia harbor secrets, these tales explore how isolation and forbidden knowledge inevitably lead to madness for those who dare look closer.
The Big Book of Science Fiction
Jeff VanderMeer, Ann Vandermeer · Book · 2016
Explores: Technological Advancement, Existentialism, Utopian Societies.
While different in scope, the vast, unsettling concepts found here mirror the way Old Gods of Appalachia forces you to confront your own insignificance against older, alien forces.
The Gods of HP Lovecraft
Adam Nevill, Martha Wells, Laird Barron, Bentley Little, David Liss, Brett Talley, Christopher Golden, James A. Moore, Jonathan Maberry, Rachel Caine, Joe Lansdale, Douglas Wynne, Seanan McGuire · Book · 2018
Shares a thread with Old Gods of Appalachia: Cosmic Horror.
This anthology echoes the themes of Old Gods of Appalachia by focusing on the terrifying influence of eldritch deities that exist far beyond the limited understanding of humanity.
Films on the same thread
The Cabin in the Woods
Drew Goddard · Film · 2012
Shares a thread with Old Gods of Appalachia: Cosmic Horror.
The creeping realization that a remote location hides a much larger, sinister design will feel familiar to anyone who followed the dark path of Old Gods of Appalachia.
Is God Is
Aleshea Harris · Film · 2026
Shares a thread with Old Gods of Appalachia: southern gothic.
Like the blood-soaked history of the hollers in Old Gods of Appalachia, this story explores the inescapable weight of generational trauma and the dark retribution it demands.
The Descent
Neil Marshall · Film · 2005
Explores: Claustrophobia, Female Friendship, Trauma.
The claustrophobic setting of these Appalachian caves creates the same primal terror found in Old Gods of Appalachia, where the landscape itself becomes a predator against the living.
Whistle
Corin Hardy · Film · 2026
Shares a thread with Old Gods of Appalachia: Folk Horror.
The inevitability of fate and the presence of ancient, cursed lore here provide the same chilling atmosphere that defines the storytelling style of Old Gods of Appalachia.
Series on the same thread
American Gods
Bryan Fuller · Series · 2017
Explores: Gods and Mortals, Clash of Civilizations, Modern Mythology.
This series mirrors the way Old Gods of Appalachia brings mythological entities into our modern world, forcing a confrontation between ancient power and contemporary human existence.
The Terror
David Kajganich · Series · 2018
Shares a thread with Old Gods of Appalachia: Isolation.
The blend of historical reality and encroaching psychological horror ensures that you will find the same sense of dread present in the narrative of Old Gods of Appalachia.
IT: Welcome to Derry
Andy Muschietti · Series · 2025
Explores: Childhood Trauma, Ancient Evil, Group of Friends.
The discovery of a long-buried ancient evil within a small community will resonate with listeners who appreciated how Old Gods of Appalachia hides darkness beneath the surface.
American Horror Story
Ryan Murphy · Series · 2011
Explores: Trauma, Social Commentary, Identity.
The anthology format allows for a deep exploration of trauma and power dynamics, reflecting the way Old Gods of Appalachia uses history to anchor its supernatural horrors.
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Common questions
Is Old Gods of Appalachia a scripted audio drama?
Old Gods of Appalachia is a horror podcast produced by DeepNerd Media. It features narrative storytelling centered on the dark, ancient entities slumbering beneath the mountains of central Appalachia, exploring the consequences of disturbing these forces.
What is the setting of Old Gods of Appalachia?
The setting of Old Gods of Appalachia is the mountains of central Appalachia. The narrative focuses on the deep, dark history of the region and the unknowable, hungry gods that have existed there since before humanity.
How would you describe the tone of Old Gods of Appalachia?
Old Gods of Appalachia is a horror podcast. The tone is defined by themes of deep-seated darkness, madness, and the dangerous consequences of human interference with ancient, slumbering gods hidden within the Appalachian landscape.
Who produces Old Gods of Appalachia?
Old Gods of Appalachia is produced by DeepNerd Media. The podcast explores the dark folklore and horror hidden within the hills of central Appalachia, focusing on the blood and ancient entities that dwell beneath the surface.