Older Gods

Older Gods is a low budget British LovecraftianOlder Gods official website horror film. Despite containing no direct references to the works of H. P. Lovecraft or the greater Cthulhu Mythos, it features strong cosmic horror motifs, such as an ancient cult which worships a sleeping god, and the impact of dark knowledge on the sanity of mankind.
==Synopsis==
In an attempt to come to terms with the disappearance of his friend Billy, American Chris rents the remote cottage where he was last seen, located far from civilisation in rural Wales. Uncovering a video diary and evidence of a doomsday cult left by his friend, Chris begins a descent into madness which culminates in the revelation that the cult has spread its insidious influence to all corners of the globe in anticipation of the awakening of a dark god.
==Behind the Mythos==
Written, produced and directed by David A. Roberts, Older Gods was filmed on a budget of around $500,000, with filming being squeezed in between lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic. Released on the indie film festival circuit in 2023 , it later received a more widespread release through Amazon's Prime streaming service.
The film has received a generally mixed reception, with reviews on aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes acknowledging its appeal to fans of Lovecraftian and psychological horror Reviews at Rotten Tomatoes, although many IMDb users criticise it's slow pacing User reviews at IMDb.
==External Links==
*Older Gods official website
*Older Gods at IMDb
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==References==
Category:David A. Roberts works
Category:Mythos-Inspired Film & Television Works