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The Call of Cthulhu

TMDB movie listing

A dying professor leaves his great-nephew a collection of documents pertaining to the Cthulhu Cult. The nephew begins to learn why the study of the cult so fascinated his grandfather. Bit-by-bit he begins piecing together the dread implications of his grandfather's inquiries, and soon he takes on investigating the Cthulhu cult as a crusade of his own.

TMDB audience score

Based on 185 votes

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The Call of Cthulhu at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 47m

At 47m it runs under 90 minutes.

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Genres

Horror · Thriller · Fantasy · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under horror, thriller, fantasy, and science fiction.

US availability

3 free · 1 to rent · 1 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 1 store. Listed to buy from 1 store.

TMDB audience score

7.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 185 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Call of Cthulhu tonight

  • It is a short one: 47m, so it fits a late start.
  • It is free to watch on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV in the US.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 185 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Call of Cthulhu

Is The Call of Cthulhu scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Call of Cthulhu for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, thriller, and fantasy film.
Where can I watch The Call of Cthulhu in the US?
The Call of Cthulhu is free on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV and can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Call of Cthulhu?
The Call of Cthulhu runs 47 minutes (47 minutes).
Is The Call of Cthulhu suitable for kids?
TMDB lists no age rating for The Call of Cthulhu in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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