Tentacle Ratings - Revision history

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	~~===Tentacle Ratings===~~
	~~A rough [[Tentacle Ratings\|measure]] of how "Lovecraftian" the work is:~~
	* S____ (One Tentacle: Debateably Lovecraftian; has almost no direct connection to Lovecraft's work)
	* SS___ (Two Tentacles: Barely Lovecraftian; could be a very loose adaptation)
	* SSS__ (Three Tentacles: Lovecraftian)
	* SSSS_ (Four Tentacles: Unusually Lovecraftian; a remarkably faithful adaptation)
	* SSSSS (Five Tentacles: definitively Lovecraftian; everything you'd expect from a Lovecraft adaptation and more)

	~~''Note: This rating is not intended as a measure of quality, merely of how closely related to Lovecraftian "Weird" fiction the work is.''~~

	~~===Reviews===~~
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	~~==Synopsis==~~
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	~~==Notes==~~

	~~===Comments, Trivia, Dedication===~~
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	~~===Associated Mythos Elements===~~
	* Fiction: "[[title (fiction)]]" or ''[[title (fiction)]]''
	* Tome: ''[[Tome1]]''
	* Race: [[Race1]]
	* Deity: [[Deity]]


	~~===Keeper Notes===~~
	<!-- Optional. Notes to Keepers on using this for film for scenario ideas. Heresies and Controversies: this is also a good place to include non-canon and controversial aspects of the film's mythos. Suggested Alternative Theories include: Derleth's elemental scheme; pseudo-science interpretation; "fanon" interpretations; unofficial humorous or eccentric versions; identification with "Real Life" mythological, religious, folklore, natural, and historical phenomena; rumor and speculation contribute some flexibility and ambiguity to the mythos. * Alternative_theory. ([[source]]) -->


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	~~== Alternative "Lovecraftian" Film Criteria ==~~

	* Source: ([http://www.yog-sothoth.com/topic/8372-best-lovecraftian-but-not-lovecraft-films/page-7#entry153007 link])

	~~Perhaps fulfill three or four or more of the following:~~

	~~# Based on a Lovecraft or Mythos related story~~
	~~# Inspired by Lovecraft's writings~~
	~~# Plot involves a mystery, an investigation or research which turns up something strange and dangerous.~~
	~~# Humanity's place in the universe is shown to be insignificant.~~
	~~# The threat level is higher than just the main characters life or sanity.~~
	~~# The hero must realise that the situation is hopeless but still strive to do his best~~
	~~# Creatures that are extra-terrestrial/extra-dimensional/Surreal/Weird~~
	~~# Forbidden books and knowledge~~
	~~# The fragile nature of sanity~~
	~~# Dreams and dreamlands~~
	~~# Stuff that we want to shamelessly steal to use in a roleplaying game.~~

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	==="Yog-Sothothry" Test===		==="Yog-Sothothry" Test===
	Yog-Sothothry or Cthulhu Mythos: references to the shared Weird Universe ("Name Dropping"): does the work contain specific (possibly thinly-disguised) references to "Mythos" elements, like the ''[[Necronomicon]]'', [[Yog-Sothoth]], [[Deep One]]s, [[Arkham]], or [[Miskatonic University]]?		Yog-Sothothry or Cthulhu Mythos: references to the shared Weird Universe ("Name Dropping"): does the work contain specific (possibly thinly-disguised) references to "Mythos" elements, like the ''[[Necronomicon]]'', [[Yog-Sothoth]], [[Deep One]]s, [[Arkham]], or [[Miskatonic University (Location)\|Miskatonic University]]?

	Name-dropping Lovecraft's monsters, fictional books, etc. counts, as does a character wearing a "Miskatonic University" T-Shirt; "[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Expy expies]" (generic versions) of Mythos content count as well. Direct adaptations will almost always pass this test; many pastiches/copies will, too; sometimes, this is the only test a work will pass: "It mentioned Cthulhu once, but that's about it...."		Name-dropping Lovecraft's monsters, fictional books, etc. counts, as does a character wearing a "Miskatonic University" T-Shirt; "[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Expy expies]" (generic versions) of Mythos content count as well. Direct adaptations will almost always pass this test; many pastiches/copies will, too; sometimes, this is the only test a work will pass: "It mentioned Cthulhu once, but that's about it...."

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	= Alternative "Lovecraftian" Film Criteria =		== Alternative "Lovecraftian" Film Criteria ==

	* Source: ([http://www.yog-sothoth.com/topic/8372-best-lovecraftian-but-not-lovecraft-films/page-7#entry153007 link])		* Source: ([http://www.yog-sothoth.com/topic/8372-best-lovecraftian-but-not-lovecraft-films/page-7#entry153007 link])

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 ** Many films supposedly based on Lovecraft stories fail to get more than two Tentacles; the more faithful adaptations would rarely get more than three.
 ** A few rare films will rate four or even five Tentacles; these will generally be made by fans, for fans, rather than for a mass market audience.
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	* Country/Language:		* Country/Language:
	* Genres/Technical:		* Genres/Technical:
	* Runtime: X min		* Runtime: 1 hr X min
	* Starring:		* Starring:
	* Director:		* Director:
	* Writer:		* Writer:
	* Producer/Production Co:		* Producer/Production Co:
			* View Trailer: ([URL link])
	* Film Website: ([URL link])		* Film Website: ([URL link])
	* View ~~film~~: ([URL link])		* View Film: ([URL link])

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	===Reviews===		===Reviews===
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	Review Links:		Review Links:
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			==Notes==

	===Comments, Trivia, Dedication===		===Comments, Trivia, Dedication===
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	==Associated Mythos Elements==		===Associated Mythos Elements===
	* ''[[Tome1]]''		* Fiction: "[[title (fiction)]]" or ''[[title (fiction)]]''
	* [[Race1]]		* Tome: ''[[Tome1]]''
			* Race: [[Race1]]
			* Deity: [[Deity]]

	==Keeper Notes==
			===Keeper Notes===
	<!-- Optional. Notes to Keepers on using this for film for scenario ideas. Heresies and Controversies: this is also a good place to include non-canon and controversial aspects of the film's mythos. Suggested Alternative Theories include: Derleth's elemental scheme; pseudo-science interpretation; "fanon" interpretations; unofficial humorous or eccentric versions; identification with "Real Life" mythological, religious, folklore, natural, and historical phenomena; rumor and speculation contribute some flexibility and ambiguity to the mythos. * Alternative_theory. ([[source]]) -->		<!-- Optional. Notes to Keepers on using this for film for scenario ideas. Heresies and Controversies: this is also a good place to include non-canon and controversial aspects of the film's mythos. Suggested Alternative Theories include: Derleth's elemental scheme; pseudo-science interpretation; "fanon" interpretations; unofficial humorous or eccentric versions; identification with "Real Life" mythological, religious, folklore, natural, and historical phenomena; rumor and speculation contribute some flexibility and ambiguity to the mythos. * Alternative_theory. ([[source]]) -->


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	~~<!--~~ [[Category:Film:Two-Tentacle Media]] ~~-->~~		[[Category:Film:EldritchLocation]]
	~~<!--~~ [[Category:Film:Three-Tentacle Media]] ~~-->~~		[[Category:Film:TentacleMonster]]
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			= "Lovecraftian" Film Criteria - Alternative =


			http://www.yog-sothoth.com/topic/8372-best-lovecraftian-but-not-lovecraft-films/page-7#entry153007

			# Based on a Lovecraft or Mythos related story
			# Inspired by Lovecraft's writings
			# Plot involves a mystery, an investigation or research which turns up something strange and dangerous.
			# Humanity's place in the universe is shown to be insignificant.
			# The threat level is higher than just the main characters life or sanity.
			# The hero must realise that the situation is hopeless but still strive to do his best
			# Creatures that are extra-terrestrial/extra-dimensional/Surreal/Weird
			# Forbidden books and knowledge
			# The fragile nature of sanity
			# Dreams and dreamlands
			# Stuff that we want to shamelessly steal to use in a roleplaying game.



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Ywhateley: Categorizing.

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	==Notes==		==Notes==

	On this scale, most obvious "Lovecraftian" films that appear on standard lists of "Lovecraft films" will rate two or three Tentacles, most larger lists will contain more than a couple one-Tentacle suggestions that fans will debate about, and there probably aren't more than a handful of fan films that would rate higher than three Tentacles. Most lists of "Lovecraftian" films will probably also contain a handful of one-Tentacle films, as well as some (usually infamous) half-Tentacle films.		On this scale, most obvious "Lovecraftian" films that appear on standard lists of "Lovecraft films" will rate two or three Tentacles, most larger lists will contain more than a couple one-Tentacle suggestions that fans will debate about, and there probably aren't more than a handful of (typically fan-made art/hobby labor-of-love) films that would rate higher than three Tentacles. Most lists of "Lovecraftian" films will probably also contain a handful of one-Tentacle films, as well as some (usually infamous) half-Tentacle "in name only" films.

	Note again that this is not (necessarily) a rating of quality or watchability - a four- or five-Sign film is not necessarily a good film, and an otherwise excellent and entertaining film might rate one Tentacle or less!		Note again that this is not (necessarily) a rating of quality or watchability - a four- or five-Sign film is not necessarily a good film, and an otherwise excellent and entertaining film might rate one Tentacle or less!
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	Some notes:		Some notes:
	* The scale should rate from 0 to 5 Tentacles.		* The scale should rate from 0 to 5 Tentacles, but Zero-Tentacle films are generally not worth mentioning in lists of "Lovecraftian" films.
	* The reviewer may, if desired, add or drop a "half Tentacle" (lower-case s) if the reviewer feels that the connection is a little stronger or weaker than the rating suggests.		* The reviewer may, if desired, add or drop a "half Tentacle" (lower-case s) if the reviewer feels that the connection is a little stronger or weaker than the rating suggests.
	* The scale was designed for films, but can be applied to literature, etc. Many of Lovecraft's own stories would fail to get a full five Tentacles; this is normal.		* The scale was designed for films, but can be applied to literature, etc. Many of Lovecraft's own stories would fail to get a full five Tentacles; this is normal.
	* About the ratings:		* About the ratings:
	** There are lots of 0-Tentacle films (including many horror, science fiction, and fantasy works); however it's probably not worth documenting a 0-tentacle (i.e., non-Lovecraftian) film in a list of Lovecraftian movies.		** There are lots of 0-Tentacle films (including many horror, science fiction, and fantasy works); however it's probably not worth documenting a 0-tentacle (i.e., non-Lovecraftian) film in a list of Lovecraftian movies.
			** A half-Tentacle film can be considered "not Lovecraftian": probably a film for completists or curiosity-seekers only, and the work is probably already infamous for having "Lovecraft", "Cthulhu" or "Necronomicon" in its title, and absolutely nothing else to do with Lovecraft or his creations.
	** A one-Tentacle film can be considered "debateably Lovecraftian": almost any list of "Lovecraftian" films will include at least a couple of one-tentacle films - some viewers might swear "it's Lovecraftian", others won't see the connection, arguments might ensue. These films will likely still be of interest to completists, or to viewers who find "perhaps only vaguely Lovecraftian" to be worth taking a chance on.		** A one-Tentacle film can be considered "debateably Lovecraftian": almost any list of "Lovecraftian" films will include at least a couple of one-tentacle films - some viewers might swear "it's Lovecraftian", others won't see the connection, arguments might ensue. These films will likely still be of interest to completists, or to viewers who find "perhaps only vaguely Lovecraftian" to be worth taking a chance on.
	** A half-Tentacle film can be considered "not Lovecraftian": probably a film for completists or curiosity-seekers only.
	** In general, most commonly-listed commercial "Lovecraftian" films will rate two or three Tentacles.		** In general, most commonly-listed commercial "Lovecraftian" films will rate two or three Tentacles.
	** Many films supposedly based on Lovecraft stories fail to get more than two Tentacles; the more faithful adaptations would rarely get more than three.		** Many films supposedly based on Lovecraft stories fail to get more than two Tentacles; the more faithful adaptations would rarely get more than three.