H.P. Lovecraft anthology is divided into four segments: "The Library" which is the wraparound segment involving Lovecraft's research into the Book of The Dead and his unwitting release of a monster and his writing of the following horror segments "The Drowned", "The Cold", and "Whispers".
Cast
Jeffrey Combs
H.P. Lovecraft
Tony Azito
Librarian
Juan Fernández
Attendant
Brian Yuzna
Cabbie
Bruce Payne
Edward De Lapoer
Belinda Bauer
Nancy Gallmore
Richard Lynch
Jethro De Lapoer
Maria Ford
Clara
Denice D. Lewis
Emma De Lapoer
Vladimir Kulich
Villager
David Warner
Dr. Madden
Bess Meyer
Emily Osterman
Millie Perkins
Lena
Dennis Christopher
Dale Porkel
Gary Graham
Sam
Curt Lowens
Mr. Hawkins
James Paradise
Policeman
Signy Coleman
Sarah
Obba Babatundé
Paul
Don Calfa
Mr. Benedict
Judith Drake
Mrs. Benedict
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- Release Date 11/01/1993
- Language English
- Directors Shusuke Kaneko, Christophe Gans, Brian Yuzna
- Editors Keith H. Sauter, Christopher Roth
- Cinematographers Russ Brandt, Gerry Lively
- Producers Brian Yuzna, Samuel Hadida
- Companies Davis Films, Pioneer LDC, Ozla Productions
- Budget $4,000,000
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Nov 1, 1993 | Theatrical | R |
| Germany | Nov 10, 1993 | Theatrical | 18 |
| PT | Feb 4, 1994 | Theatrical | M/16 |
| United States | Apr 23, 1994 | Premiere (USA Film Festival) | — |
| Netherlands | May 11, 1994 | Theatrical | — |
| Italy | Jun 14, 1994 | Premiere (Fantafestival) | — |
| United Kingdom | Jul 29, 1994 | Theatrical | 18 |
| AR | Mar 21, 1995 | Physical ((video premiere)) | 16 |
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