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Revision as of 22:44, 10 September 2016

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Summary

"The Thing on the Doorstep (fiction)". The Thing On The Doorstep is a new psychological horror film based on the short story by H.P. Lovecraft. The Thing On The Doorstep is a new psychological horror film based on the short story by H.P. Lovecraft. Daniel Upton's relationship with his friend Edward Derby is abruptly changed after Edward becomes romantically involved with Asenath Waite, a hypnotist with an odd reputation. As Edward's behavior becomes more erratic and events unexplainable, Daniel investigates. Is it madness...or something far more terrifying?

Details

  • Release Date: 2012
  • Country/Language: USA, English
  • Genres/Technical: Horror
  • Runtime: 1 hr 17 min
  • Starring: Mary Jane Hansen, Rob Dalton, David Bunce, Ron Komora, Susan Cicarelli-Caputo
  • Director: Tom Gliserman
  • Writer: H.P. Lovecraft (original story), K.L. Young
  • Producer/Production Co: GreyHouse Productions, Will Severin
  • View Trailer: (link)
  • View Site: (link)


Ratings

MPAA Ratings

  • Rated: (none) (probably "PG" for mild Violence, Adult Content?)

Tentacle Ratings

A rough measure of how "Lovecraftian" the work is:

  • SSS__ (Three Tentacles: Lovecraftian)


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

Reviews

Review Links:

  • HorrorNews dot-net, (link) - "...Those willing to let a few missteps slide and enjoy the low-tech artistry on display will likely be pleased...."


Synopsis

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The Thing On The Doorstep is a new psychological horror film based on the short story by H.P. Lovecraft. Daniel Upton's relationship with his friend Edward Derby is abruptly changed after Edward becomes romantically involved with Asenath Waite, a hypnotist with an odd reputation. As Edward's behavior becomes more erratic and events unexplainable, Daniel investigates. Is it madness...or something far more terrifying?


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