NetflixThe horror catalog does not have many pure Lovecraftian horror shows, but a series with a 87% rotten tomato score offers some of the best cosmic terrors. Since the horror brand of HP Lovecraft thrives on the ambiguity and fear of the unknown, bringing its work to the screen is not an easy task.
Although the cosmic horror has aroused more appreciation over the years, many filmmakers have always struggled to capture the true essence of Lovecraftian horror. In the past decade or two, only a handful of films, such as Annihilation,, Color out of spaceAnd The developmenthave become additions worthy of the genre.
Regarding television, however, only a few horror shows have even tried to kiss the full scope of the cosmic fear of Lovecraftian Horror. A Netflix horror show, however, seems to be an exception because it kisses not only the incomprehensible terrors presented in some of the best Lovecraftian stories, but also founds them in relatable themes.
Archive 81 is the only Pure Lovecraftian Horror Show from Netflix
Based on a podcast of the same name, Archive 81 is easily the most Lovecraftian TV show in Netflix. Benefiting from an impressive rotten score of 87%, the show has many characteristics that define the Lovecraftian horror. He understands everything, from cults to the worship of idols, from a interdimensional god to themes exploring the progressive descent of humanity in madness.
The representation by the spectacle of the pious being and the loss of mental health of humanity seems a lot in tandem with HP Lovecraft CTHULHU’s call. A rhythm of the main story in the show also revolves around a mold from another world which causes strange mutations and psychological changes in anyone in touch.
This rhythm of history seems to remember Color out of spacein which an indescribable color infiltrates the country after reaching the earth through a comet and poisons the spirits and the bodies of those who witness it. The exploration by the spectacle of beings of a neighboring dimension trying to enter the human kingdom also recalls the HP Lovecraft What’s more.
In one of his intrigue sons, Netflix Archive 81 Also use music as a narrative device, stressing how a unique and almost in condition melody becomes a gateway to something sinister. It seems to be a solid reference to HP Lovecraft Erich Zann’s music. With so many Lovecraftian elements in Archive 81It would just be called the best cosmic horror show on Netflix.
Why archive 81 was canceled after season 1
Towards its end moments, Archive 81 made the mistake of providing a little too much exposure, which made him move away from his first Lovecraftian inclination. However, the spectacle has always served as a brilliant for cosmic horror and had the potential to dig more deeply in its Lovecraftian roots in future payments.
The veterans of the Horror Indie Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead also participated in the series as directors of two of his episodes. Unfortunately, before Archive 81 Could really find its audience and extend its frightening tradition, the show was ax after season 1.
Did you know: Even if it has been canceled, Archive 81 had increased in the ranks to become one of the emissions on the list of the 10 best Top 10 in Netflix.
Reports (via Small screen) Suggest that the show was about to renew itself, and its creators were even about to start the pre-production of season 2. However, “Netflix estimated that the program had not brought enough new viewers,“And the budget of season 2 turned out to be a major”Snack.“Despite its cancellation, however, Netflix‘s Archive 81 is a big horror show that every Lovecraft fan must watch.
Archive 81
- Release date
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2022-2022-00-00
- Network
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Netflix
- Showrunner
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Rebecca Sonneshine
