Necronomicon: Book of Dead (1993) | Region-Free (Blu-Ray) | Directed by Brian Yuzna

Title: Necronomicon: Book of Dead (1993)

Alternate Title: H.P. Lovecraft’s Necronomicon

Genre: Horror

Plot Synopsis:
H.P. Lovecraft seeks out the legendary Necronomicon hidden in a monastery guarded by monks. As he reads the forbidden tome, three horrific tales unfold. In “The Drowned,” a man discovers a way to resurrect his dead wife but unleashes something monstrous. “The Cold” follows a journalist uncovering a scientist’s ghastly secret to immortality involving the harvesting of spinal fluid. In “Whispers,” a policewoman pursues a suspect into a derelict building only to confront creatures born from another dimension. Each segment delves into cosmic horror, gore, and madness inspired by Lovecraft’s mythos.

Cast and Crew

• Directors: Christophe Gans, Shûsuke Kaneko, Brian Yuzna

• Writers: Brent V. Friedman, Kazunori Itô, Brian Yuzna, Christophe Gans

• Cast:

  • Jeffrey Combs as H.P. Lovecraft

  • Bruce Payne as Edward De Lapoer

  • David Warner as Dr. Madden

  • Signy Coleman as Sarah

  • Richard Lynch as Jethro De Lapoer

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IMDb Link: Necronomicon: Book of Dead (1993) 

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. CinemaVoid – ★★★
   “Jeffrey Combs playing Bruce Campbell playing HP Lovecraft going all mglw’nafh hh’ ahor syha’h ah’legeth and I was like, bitch do you even R’lyeh wgah’nagl?”

2. nathaxnne [hiatus] – ★★★★
   “Just a gross little freak of a horror anthology, full of wet puppets and oozing bones and gelatinous monster sounds. Everyone is sweating and crying and ripping their skin off. This thing is literally goopy. I loved it.”

3. DrGore – ★★★½
   “A great visual experience. Every segment is fun, but ‘The Drowned’ and ‘The Cold’ stand out for their creature work and atmosphere. A must-see for practical effects lovers.”

4. SalemSlot – ★★★
   “An overlooked gem. It’s uneven, sure, but there’s a charm to how far it goes with the effects and tone. The wraparound story with Combs is a highlight.”

5. GorehoundMike – ★★★★
   “Necronomicon is a nasty slice of Lovecraftian madness. Slick gore, ambitious storytelling, and some real nightmare fuel moments. Deserves more love.”

Meta Description:
Necronomicon: Book of Dead (1993) is a Lovecraftian horror anthology featuring three gruesome tales of cosmic terror and body horror, starring Jeffrey Combs as H.P. Lovecraft. With vivid practical effects and eerie atmosphere, it’s a must-watch for fans of gore and classic horror storytelling.