Dagon
Dagon

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Dagon

2017
Movie
5 min
English

Based on H.P Lovecraft's Dagon, a man makes a twisted discovery, leading to an event that leave him marked.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes66% (50 reviews)
Metacritic57/100
Google Users65%
Director: Stuart GordonGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man vacationing with his girlfriend on a remote Spanish island gets into a boating accident and seeks help in a strange, isolated fishing village. He soon discovers that the villagers are hiding a dark secret involving an ancient sea god and a terrifying ritual that threatens his life and the life of his girlfriend.

Critical Reception

Dagon received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric horror, Lovecraftian themes, and gore effects, though some found the plot and acting uneven. Audiences generally responded well to its creature features and unsettling tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its successful adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's work and its effective creature design.

  • Noted for its atmospheric and suspenseful build-up, creating a sense of dread.

  • Some critics pointed out a conventional plot structure and occasional pacing issues.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated Dagon for its horror elements and Lovecraftian inspiration, finding it a solid entry in the genre. However, some viewers felt the story could have been more developed and less predictable.

Fun Fact

The film is based on H.P. Lovecraft's novella 'The Shadow Over Innsmouth', which is one of his most famous and influential works.

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