The Call of Cthulhu (2005) Horror Thriller Mystery Fantasy
The Call of Cthulhu (2005) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

- Overall Score: ☆ 5.70/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.1/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 10.0/10
The Call of Cthulhu Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A faithful rendition of H.P. Lovecraft"s short story, presented in the style of a silent film from the 1920s. While organizing the affairs of his late Uncle, a man accidentally stumbles across a series of clues toward an ancient horror lurking beneath the sea, waiting for the time when the "Stars are Right" and it shall be free to wreck havoc upon mankind. In his investigation he learns of an artist influenced by strange dreams, a police officer discovering an ancient cult worshiping "Great Cthulhu" and ultimately a tale of sailors encountering sanity-shattering horror as they discover Cthulhu himself.
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The Call of Cthulhu Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2005 (more 2005 movies)
Awards: 2
Language: English, French, Spanish, Italian, German
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Call of Cthulhu Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 30, -0001
Writers: H.P. Lovecraft, Sean Branney
Producers: Sean Branney, Chris Lackey, Andrew Leman
Musicians: Chad Fifer, Ben Holbrook, Troy Sterling Nies, Nicholas Pavkovic
Cinematographers: Davey Robertson
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The Call of Cthulhu (2005) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Call of Cthulhu Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Foyer | ... | The Man |
| John Bolen | ... | The Listener |
| Ralph Lucas | ... | Professor Angell |
| Chad Fifer | ... | Henry Wilcox |
| Susan Zucker | ... | Landlady |
| Kalafatic Poole | ... | Bartender |
| John Klemantaski | ... | Prof. Bell |
| Jason Owens | ... | Prof. Quintana |
| D. Grigsby Poland | ... | Prof. Tutchton |
| David Mersault | ... | Inspector Legrasse |
| Barry Lynch | ... | Prof. Webb |
| Dan Novy | ... | Esquimaux Shaman / Nameless Cultist |
| Daryl Ball | ... | Officer Cassidy (as Daryl A. Ball) |
| John Joly | ... | Sgt. Bacon |
| Jason Peterson | ... | Officer Stanton |
| Matthew Malcomson | ... | Officer Langfield |
| John Jabaley | ... | Swamp Papa (as Ed Ruffin) |
| Erika Zucker | ... | Swamp Mama |
| Rebecca Marcotte | ... | Swamp Widow |
| Aidan Branney | ... | Swamp Boy |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Matt Foyer – The Man
- John Bolen (b. August 27, 1953) – The Listener
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Ralph Lucas – Professor Angell
- Chad Fifer – Henry Wilcox
- Susan Zucker – Landlady
- Kalafatic Poole – Bartender
- John Klemantaski – Prof. Bell
- Jason Owens – Prof. Quintana
- D. Grigsby Poland – Prof. Tutchton
- David Mersault (b. August 19, 1958) – Inspector Legrasse
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: David Pudwill - Barry Lynch – Prof. Webb
Also known as: Barry J. Lynch - Dan Novy – Esquimaux Shaman / Nameless Cultist
- Daryl Ball – Officer Cassidy (as Daryl A. Ball)
- John Joly – Sgt. Bacon
- Jason Peterson – Officer Stanton
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