Fall Theatrical Release for Spirited Horror Lovecraft Comedy

MPI Media Group today announced it has acquired all North American rights to THE LAST LOVECRAFT: RELIC OF CTHULHU, a stunningly original new comedy-thriller. The movie will receive a Fall 2010 theatrical release through MPI’s Dark Sky Films label, to be followed by DVD and Video On Demand in October.

 

The distribution deal for THE LAST LOVECRAFT: RELIC OF CTHULHU was negotiated by Greg Newman, executive vice president of MPI Media Group, and Nate Bolotin of XYZ Films.

 

Kyle Davis (Friday the 13^th, Men of a Certain Age) stars as Jeff, a bored guy stuck in a dead-end job whose life suddenly changes when a strange old man gives him an ancient relic and tells him he is the last descendant of H.P. Lovecraft, the revered American author of such horror/fantasy/sci-fi classics as The Dunwich Horror, The Shadow Over Innsmouth and the highly influential Cthulhu Mythos stories. Jeff and his friend Charlie embark on an adventure to protect the relic from falling into the hands of the Starspawn and his minions, who want to release the hideous cosmic entity Cthulhu back into the world.

 

“We are thrilled to be a part of this flat-out hilarious picture that’s a perfect blend of sci-fi, buddy picture and road movie,” said Greg Newman. “The film’s imaginative and unique style will appeal to wide audiences.”

 

Nate Bolotin said, “MPI and Dark Sky have proved time and again to be the ideal distributors for daring and independent movies, and we’re proud that THE LAST LOVECRAFT: RELIC OF CTHULHU will join their formidable lineup of films.”

 

THE LAST LOVECRAFT: RELIC OF CTHULHU marks the feature directorial debut of Henry Saine, whose career was launched with two hilarious short films: “Not in My Family” and “Love Royale.” It is also the writing and producing debut of Devin McGinn, who co-stars as Charlie. The talented young cast also includes Barak Hardley, Honor Bliss and Sujata Day.

 

THE LAST LOVECRAFT: RELIC OF CTHULHU had its world premiere in October at, appropriately enough, the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival in Portland, Ore., and was a selection at last month’s Slamdance Film Festival, the Sundance alternative held in Park City, Utah.