Cthulhu
“Welcome home... to the end of the world.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer for Cthulhu, the Movie -- NEW JULY 07
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-07-03
Top Cast
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Jason Cottle
Russ
Casey Curran
Club Kid
Cara Buono
Dannie
Hunter Stroud
Teen Russ
Rob Hamm
Jake
Scott Patrick Green
Mike (as Scott Green)
Tori Spelling
Susan
Dennis Kleinsmith
Reverend Marsh
Joe Shapiro
Barnes
Keifer Grimm
Teen Mike
Amy Main
Julia
Greg Michaels
Sheriff
Sabrina Prada
Soccer Mom
Barbara Lindsay
Evelyn Marsh
Cary Moon
Pacifica Newscaster (voice)
Grant Cogswell
Man in Sunglasses / NPR Newscaster (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Seattle International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 22, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Gildark
- Screenplay & Story
- Grant Cogswell
- Original Score
- Willy Greer
- Original Title
- Cthulhu
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Arkham NW
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Gildark
Grant Cogswell, H.P. Lovecraft, Dan Gildark
Willy Greer
Sean Kirby
Tony Fulgham
Dan Gildark, Alexis Ferris, Jeffrey Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Gildark
Director
Dan Gildark
Producer
Grant Cogswell
Screenplay
Sean Kirby
Director of Photography
Willy Greer
Original Music Composer
Tony Fulgham
Editor
Etta Lilienthal
Production Design
Doris Black
Costume Design
Alexis Ferris
Producer
Jeffrey Brown
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cthulhu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cthulhu about?
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.
Who directed Cthulhu?
Cthulhu was directed by Dan Gildark.
Who stars in Cthulhu?
The principal cast of Cthulhu includes Jason Cottle, Casey Curran, Cara Buono, Hunter Stroud, Rob Hamm.
When was Cthulhu released and how long is it?
Cthulhu was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Cthulhu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cthulhu was composed by Willy Greer.
Is Cthulhu based on a book or true story?
Cthulhu is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "H.P. Lovecraft".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cthulhu?
Cthulhu holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).