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Cosmic Horror

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A community to discuss Cosmic Horror in it's many forms; books, films, comics, art, TV, music, RPGs, video games etc.

"cosmic horror... is a subgenre of horror fiction and weird fiction that emphasizes the horror of the unknowable and incomprehensible more than gore or other elements of shock... themes of cosmic dread, forbidden and dangerous knowledge, madness, non-human influences on humanity, religion and superstition, fate and inevitability, and the risks associated with scientific discoveries... the sense that ordinary life is a thin shell over a reality that is so alien and abstract in comparison that merely contemplating it would damage the sanity of the ordinary person, insignificance and powerlessness at the cosmic scale..."

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H.P. Lovecraft's terrifying tales of madness, ancient deities, and cosmic horror have fascinated readers worldwide for over a century. Lovecraft's profound impact on the horror genre is undeniable, as his unique blend of psychological fear and unsettling explorations of identity loss and existential insignificance continues to resonate. However, translating Lovecraft's eerie visions to the big screen has always proven to be a daunting challenge for filmmakers. Many adaptations have struggled to capture the essence of his work, often relying on excessive gore and visual extravagance at the expense of the profoundly unsettling atmosphere and existential terror that defines Lovecraft's writing. On the other hand, Suitable Flesh stands as a thrilling and successful attempt to bring Lovecraft's nightmarish universe to life. This film expertly delves into the fundamental aspects of Lovecraftian horror, encompassing themes of physical and psychological terror, along with a sense of cosmic unease that is chillingly precise...

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[–] CodingCarpenter@lemm.ee 6 points 10 months ago

Honestly this was a pretty forgettable movie. I wouldn't consider it a must see at all.

[–] Emperor@feddit.uk 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I went to see it in the cinema with high hopes but I was underwhelmed. 4/10

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I mean, I'm generally all "fuck the Empire", but I gotta side with ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝 on this one, too.

[–] Bosht@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

Eh. The idea behind the movie was great but what they did with it was lackluster. Plus the veil of sexuality over the whole thing was a bit heavy.