"Whisperer" Movie Begins Filming

According to the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society's page for their movie based on "The Whisperer in Darkness," the production is about to begin in earnest this fall as actors, crews, and props make their way to New England. The long awaited film is another black and white Lovecraftian adventure from the same folks who brought us "The Call of Cthulhu" in 2005. Curiously, the "Whisperer" picture was originally thought to be much further along than it currently is.

Almost two years ago, HPLHS released a trailer that garnered much attention online. However, the group later said the trailer was virtually the only part of this movie filmed. While this disappointed some Lovecraft fans, as a means of raising interest and funds for the movie, it was a brilliant move. Though the final product will serve as the last judgment, it's hard to argue with the success of HPLHS now that they are on a full production footing.

Even with their resources now devoted to making the film, it seems unlikely it will rush to DVD. Unlike their previous Cthulhu film, "The Whisperer in the Darkness" is not a silent motion picture. It includes a full screenplay of the dialogue that made Lovecraft's tale so eerie. Check out the "Whisperer" page at HPLHS for a full chronology of the movie's progress.

-Grim Blogger