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Cthulhu

2008·Movie
1h 40min·R
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Metacritic41–Rotten Tomatoes64%29%
IMDb4.5Metacritic41–Rotten Tomatoes64%29%

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Fantasy, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

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About

Welcome home... to the end of the world.

A Seattle history professor, drawn back to his estranged family on the Oregon coast to execute his late mother's estate, is reacquainted with his best friend from childhood, with whom he has a long-awaited tryst. Caught in an accelerating series of events, he discovers aspects of his father's New Age cult which take on a dangerous and apocalyptic significance.
Lovecraftian HorrorNew Age CultEstranged FamilyPsychological ThrillerOregon CoastApocalyptic SignificanceMystery and IntrigueSlow Burn

Crew

Directed by:
Andy Spletzer, Dan Gildark
Written by:
H.P. Lovecraft, Dan Gildark, Grant Cogswell
Produced by:
Dan Gildark, Laurie Hicks, Laurie Hicks
Composed by:
Willy Greer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Cthulhu

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cthulhu legally?

PrimeThe RokuPlexFawesome

Cthulhu is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cthulhu worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 4.5, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cthulhu rated?

RViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Cthulhu?

1 h 40 min

Cthulhu runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cthulhu?

Critics53
Audiences37

Not quite. Critics rate Cthulhu higher (53) than audiences (37). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Cthulhu in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cthulhu?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cthulhu in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cthulhu use?

Human SacrificeFloating WaterLovecraft CountryIf Jesus, Then AliensNo Ending20 Minutes into the FutureThe End of the World as We Know ItNoble Bigot with a BadgeTorches and PitchforksBlack SpeechHe Knows Too MuchDead Man Writingand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for Cthulhu, including Human Sacrifice, Floating Water, Lovecraft Country.