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In Search of Lovecraft (2008): Cast & Plot

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In Search of Lovecraft is a 2008 horror film directed by David J. Hohl, starring Larry Laverty as Professor Sutton, Bonnie Steiger and Rachael Robbins. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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In Search of Lovecraft (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
David J. Hohl
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is In Search of Lovecraft About?

The premise of In Search of Lovecraft without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Always be aware. While filming a Halloween news segment about the legendary horror author H.P. Lovecraft, reporter Rebecca Marsh uncovers evidence that the bizarre creatures, ancient cults, and otherworldly horrors described in his stories are not fictional but actually exist in reality, pulling her into a terrifying investigation.

In Search of Lovecraft Themes & Keywords

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  • halloween
  • halloween costume
  • meta horror
  • writer
  • cult
  • h.p. lovecraft
  • san francisco california
  • black magic
  • cthulhu
  • insanity
  • nightmare
  • witch
+3 more
  • occult
  • lost footage
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

In Search of Lovecraft Cast & Characters

Larry Laverty leads the cast as Professor Sutton, with Bonnie Steiger as Martha Whitmore and Rachael Robbins as Keja. Directed by David J. Hohl.

Plot

In Search of Lovecraft Plot Summary

What happens in In Search of Lovecraft from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Rebecca Marsh, a young reporter bored with the routine of her current assignment, is sent to host a Halloween program centered on H.P. Lovecraft, the legendary horror writer known for worldbuilding that stretches beyond conventional fiction. As she digs into the project, she encounters a provocative idea: Lovecraft’s tales may not be mere stories, but prophecies born from dreams that tap into a vast, superconscious resource called the akashic records. While Rebecca approaches this notion with healthy skepticism, she and her assistant Amber soon find their beliefs challenged as strange events threaten their lives and pull them into a chilling reality.

Full summary

The whole story of In Search of Lovecraft, scene by scene

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Videos

In Search of Lovecraft Trailers & Videos

The trailer of In Search of Lovecraft.

In Search of Lovecraft (English Trailer)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know In Search of Lovecraft?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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FAQ

In Search of Lovecraft FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of In Search of Lovecraft, each answered in a sentence.

How long is In Search of Lovecraft?

In Search of Lovecraft runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was In Search of Lovecraft released?

In Search of Lovecraft was released on October 4, 2008.

Who directed In Search of Lovecraft?

In Search of Lovecraft was directed by David J. Hohl.

Who is in the cast of In Search of Lovecraft?

In Search of Lovecraft stars Larry Laverty as Professor Sutton, Bonnie Steiger as Martha Whitmore and Rachael Robbins as Keja.

Does In Search of Lovecraft have a post-credit scene?

No. In Search of Lovecraft has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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