The 10 Best H.P. Lovecraft Gods & Monsters on Film That Will Drive You Absolutely Mad

Even to those unfamiliar with his dark fantasy and cosmic horror, the content of H.P. Lovecraft's short stories and novellas are nonetheless inescapable. The lingering effect of madness spawned from the wealth of his incredible horrors can be found writhing in the darkest corners within the works of others. While mention of his name often comes with a warranted caveat, the intensity and scope of his writing remains a testament to the range of horror. It's a bizarre inventiveness that has enticed so many filmmakers to adapt Lovecraft's stories to film, only to realize that letting his esoteric mythos become an influence is often an easier task.To celebrate the imagination of a strange, reclusive man who died in 1937, here's a list of the best gods and monsters from his stories ever committed to film.