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title: "Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/lovecraft-fear-of-the-unknown-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 44038
imdb_id: "tt1261900"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 53
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/lovecraft-fear-of-the-unknown-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown" (2008).
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Title: Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown
Year: 2008
Release Date (US): 07/24/2008
Genre: Documentary and Horror
Runtime: 1h 30m (TMDB, Rotten Tomatoes) or 1h 29m (Apple TV)
Synopsis: A chronicle of the life, work and mind that created the Cthulhu mythos.
Director: Frank H. Woodward
Cast/People: Robin Atkin Downes, Neil Gaiman, Peter Straub, Guillermo del Toro, John Carpenter.
Rating/Classification: NR (TMDB), 12+ (Apple TV).
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 83% Popcornmeter.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex, Filmzie | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Frank H. Woodward
- **Networks / Studios**: Wyrd

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Neil Gaiman** as *Self*
- **John Carpenter** as *Self*
- **Guillermo del Toro** as *Self*
- **Ramsey Campbell** as *Self*
- **Stuart Gordon** as *Self*
- **S.T. Joshi** as *Self*
- **Caitlin R. Kiernan** as *Self*
- **Andrew Migliore** as *Self*
- **Robert M. Price** as *Self*
- **Peter Straub** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown online?
Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown worth watching?
Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown holds a community rating of 7.2/10 based on 53 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown and when was it released?
Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown?
Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown was directed by Frank H. Woodward.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/44038)
- [Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown (2008) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/44038-lovecraft-fear-of-the-unknown/cast)
- [Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown (2008) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1261900/)
- [Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown](https://tv.apple.com/)
- [Watch Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown (2008) Full Movie Free on Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/)

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