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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
What hooked you in The Gods of HP Lovecraft was the way ancient, unknowable forces shatter the fragile sanity of ordinary human lives.
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 deities explored in The Gods of HP Lovecraft, this film presents humanity as mere playthings for cosmic architects, blending existential dread with a sharp, meta-fictional edge.
In the Mouth of Madness
John Carpenter · Film · 1995
Shares 2 threads with The Gods of HP Lovecraft: Existential Dread, Cosmic Horror.
This film mirrors the obsession with forbidden knowledge found in The Gods of HP Lovecraft, showing how the power of narrative can unravel reality and drive investigators toward inevitable madness.
Books of Blood
Brannon Braga · Film · 2020
Shares 2 threads with The Gods of HP Lovecraft: Cosmic Horror, Weird Fiction.
If you appreciated the anthology structure of The Gods of HP Lovecraft, these interconnected tales offer a similar descent into weird fiction, where the boundaries of time and space collapse.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Sam Raimi · Film · 2022
Shares a thread with The Gods of HP Lovecraft: Cosmic Horror.
This film captures the cosmic scale of the entities in The Gods of HP Lovecraft, showcasing how the corruption of power across infinite realities leaves individuals feeling utterly insignificant.
Series on the same thread
American Horror Story
Ryan Murphy · Series · 2011
Explores: Trauma, Social Commentary, Identity.
Fans of The Gods of HP Lovecraft will recognize the anthology format here, which uses disparate settings to explore how ancient, dark forces shape human trauma and power dynamics over time.
Masters of Horror
Mick Garris · Series · 2005
Shares a thread with The Gods of HP Lovecraft: Existential Dread.
Like the collection of authors in The Gods of HP Lovecraft, this series gathers visionary creators to explore existential dread, proving that short-form horror is the perfect vessel for cosmic themes.
Love, Death & Robots
Tim Miller · Series · 2019
Explores: Existentialism, Transhumanism, Artificial Intelligence.
This anthology shares the experimental spirit of The Gods of HP Lovecraft, using dark, surreal animation to examine the cold indifference of the universe and the fragility of human existence.
The Terror
David Kajganich · Series · 2018
Explores: Survival, Isolation, Madness.
Just as The Gods of HP Lovecraft highlights the terror of the unknown, this series grounds its horror in historical isolation, where madness is the only logical response to an unseen threat.
Podcasts on the same thread
Old Gods of Appalachia
DeepNerd Media · Podcast · 2026
This podcast echoes the eldritch atmosphere of The Gods of HP Lovecraft by grounding ancient, hungry deities in a specific landscape, revealing the terrifying history buried beneath the surface of reality.
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Common questions
What is the primary focus of The Gods of HP Lovecraft?
The Gods of HP Lovecraft is an anthology that collects the twelve principal deities of the Lovecraftian Mythos. It features original fiction and artwork from twelve different 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.
Are there individual commentaries included in The Gods of HP Lovecraft?
Yes, The Gods of HP Lovecraft includes individual commentary on each of the twelve deities featured in the anthology. These entries provide additional context for the Lovecraftian gods alongside the original fiction and artwork contributed by the collection's various horror and dark fantasy authors.
Was The Gods of HP Lovecraft recognized for its quality?
Yes, The Gods of HP Lovecraft was selected as a top ten selection for the Booklist Best of Horror in 2016. The collection is notable for featuring works from several New York Times bestselling authors within the horror and dark fantasy genres.
How many authors contributed to The Gods of HP Lovecraft?
The Gods of HP Lovecraft features contributions from thirteen authors. The list includes 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.