What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe 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
If you loved The Gods of HP Lovecraft, start with Old Gods of Appalachia (DeepNerd Media, 2026) — a podcast on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 1 podcast, each matched to The Gods of HP Lovecraft across media.
If you loved the way The Gods of HP Lovecraft makes human insignificance feel tangible, these stories will deepen your existential dread.
Films on the same thread
The Cabin in the Woods
Drew Goddard · Film · 2012
Shares a thread with The Gods of HP Lovecraft: Cosmic Horror.
Much like the anthology The Gods of HP Lovecraft, this film explores how humanity is merely a pawn for terrifying, unseen puppet masters that dwarf our own existence.
Dagon
Stuart Gordon · Film · 2001
Shares a thread with The Gods of HP Lovecraft: Cosmic Horror.
This film captures the visceral fear found in The Gods of HP Lovecraft by focusing on the inevitable corruption that occurs when ancient cults encounter unsuspecting modern outsiders.
In the Mouth of Madness
John Carpenter · Film · 1995
Shares 2 threads with The Gods of HP Lovecraft: Existential Dread, Cosmic Horror.
The Gods of HP Lovecraft explores the danger of forbidden knowledge, and this film masterfully translates that dread into a narrative where reality collapses under the weight of cosmic fiction.
Alien: Covenant
Ridley Scott · Film · 2017
Shares 2 threads with The Gods of HP Lovecraft: Existential Dread, Cosmic Horror.
This space-faring horror mirrors the existential dread of The Gods of HP Lovecraft, forcing characters to confront their own fragility when facing terrifying entities from the dark unknown.
Series on the same thread
The Outer Limits
Leslie Stevens · Series · 1963
Shares 2 threads with The Gods of HP Lovecraft: Existential Dread, Cosmic Horror.
Fans of the structural variety in The Gods of HP Lovecraft will appreciate these self-contained tales that highlight the inherent dangers of humanity reaching toward forces beyond its control.
American Horror Story
Ryan Murphy · Series · 2011
Explores: Trauma, Social Commentary, Identity.
This anthology series echoes the format of The Gods of HP Lovecraft, using different lenses to examine how power dynamics and dark histories influence the lives of vulnerable individuals.
American Gods
Bryan Fuller · Series · 2017
Explores: Gods and Mortals, Clash of Civilizations, Modern Mythology.
If you enjoyed the exploration of eldritch deities in The Gods of HP Lovecraft, you will find this reimagining of ancient power structures equally compelling and deeply unsettling.
The Terror
David Kajganich · Series · 2018
Explores: Survival, Isolation, Madness.
Like the stories in The Gods of HP Lovecraft, this series emphasizes that when people are isolated, they are susceptible to the madness that lurks within the ancient world.
Podcasts on the same thread
Old Gods of Appalachia
DeepNerd Media · Podcast · 2026
This podcast channels the same atmosphere of ancient, slumbering hunger found in The Gods of HP Lovecraft, grounding its cosmic threats in a rich and unsettling sense of place.
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Common questions
Is The Gods of HP Lovecraft a collection of original fiction?
Yes, The Gods of HP Lovecraft is an anthology featuring brand new, original fiction. It gathers twelve principal deities of the Lovecraftian Mythos and showcases work from notable authors in the horror and dark fantasy genres, including several New York Times bestselling writers.
Does The Gods of HP Lovecraft include illustrations?
Yes, The Gods of HP Lovecraft contains original artwork alongside the written stories. The anthology also provides individual commentary on each of the twelve deities featured within the book, offering additional context for the mythos explored by the contributing horror and dark fantasy authors.
Who are the authors featured in The Gods of HP Lovecraft?
The Gods of HP Lovecraft features a collection of twelve authors including 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, and Seanan McGuire.
Was The Gods of HP Lovecraft recognized by Booklist?
Yes, The Gods of HP Lovecraft was selected as a top ten book in the Booklist Best of Horror 2016 list. The anthology is noted for its collection of original fiction and artwork centered on the principal deities of the Lovecraftian Mythos.