Daniel Haller’s THE DUNWICH HORROR (1970)

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Daniel Haller\u2019s THE DUNWICH HORROR  (1970)
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Daniel Haller’s THE DUNWICH HORROR
(R, 1970, 90 min)
Based on H.P. Lovecraft’s chilling tale, The Dunwich Horror plunges audiences into a world of cosmic terror and gothic dread. Dean Stockwell stars as the mysterious and monstrous Wilbur Whateley, who travels to Miskatonic University in search of the legendary Necronomicon. Graduate student Nancy Wagner becomes the target of his malign influence as unnatural events escalate, drawing Professor Armitage and his allies into a confrontation with ancient evils that blur the line between science and the supernatural. Directed by Daniel Haller and marking the first screenwriting credit for Curtis Hanson—who would later win Oscars for L.A. Confidential—and produced by Roger Corman following his celebrated Edgar Allan Poe adaptations, the film is a gothic masterpiece. Infamous for its suggestive themes, grotesque imagery, and unnerving creature effects, The Dunwich Horror pushed boundaries for its time and remains one of the era’s most provocative supernatural horror films.
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