The European premiere for a Cthulhu-inspired science fiction story, The Deep One’s movie has all the bells and whistles of any HP Lovecraft movie before it. Lovecraftian horror is generally something fans of the genre of Eldrich and cosmic-style universes look forward to. This time director and writer Chad Ferrin brings the mythos of a society of The Deep Ones to a small coastal town where you simply need to wait to see when the hybrid humans will show themselves.

Ferrin’s best film to date was back in 1995 with a crime drama called The Prophecy. As far as his horror films go, it would be fair to say he’s not had much luck since. In a setting that’s on-trend, a married couple rents an Airbnb at the beach. Alex and Petri are a loved-up couple who’ve had a pretty rough year.

Lovecraftian Cosmic Horror Movies – The Deep Ones

There is an intriguing familiarity to The Deep Ones that will be a positive for some. While the film may not offer groundbreaking revelations, it is undeniably enjoyable. Some online discussions have drawn comparisons between The Deep Ones and the iconic story of Rosemary’s Baby. Although I cannot verify this correlation, both films feature unsettling neighbors, suspicious libations, and an air of cult-like mystery.

The performances in The Deep Ones are superb, effectively portraying the peculiarity of their characters, their eerie gatherings, and their enigmatic offspring. What sets stories like this apart is the closed-off nature of the setting, which fosters a sense of entrapment and imminent danger. The feeling of being acutely aware that the prey is ensnared intensifies the suspense and tension. The storytelling formula remains consistent, with the scope of the core group hunting for their next victim serving as the only variable.

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Petrie is the first to be swallowed by this small group of busy predators. An older man Russell instantly separates him from his wife and takes him on his yacht. Russel’s young beautiful wife Ingrid is heavily pregnant and together they do what Deep Ones do best.

Alex’s friend joins her on their sleepy vacation. The two begin drinking their own wine instead of homemade supplies. Like many films of the same ilk as The Deep Ones, little concrete explanation is provided. What is clear though, is that Alex begins to figure out something is amiss. Her husband is acting all kinds of strange and her fight or flight is kicking in.

If you’re a fan of this type of cult and science fiction movie, The Deep Ones is a pleasant time passer. Cinematography is interesting and their lots to raise one weirded-out eyebrow to. It’s always great to see a new way for tentacles to find their way out of infected humans and into others. Here is no different. Despite the predictability of the narrative, it’s easy to watch and well put together.

I give The Deep Ones

3.5 vagina tentacles out of 5

Mother of Movies score

In addition, fans of HP Lovecraft can check out The Deep One’s mythos from The Shadow Over Innsmouth on Wiki Fandom.

Richard Pate as Obed Rayburn and Timothy Muskatell as Dr. Gene Rayburn in The Deep Ones by Writer-Director Chad Ferrin

The Deep One’s Cast

Starring: Jackie Debatin, Johann Urb, Kelli Maroney, Nicolas Coster, Jon Mack, Robert Miano, Gina La Piana, Rachel Pringle and, Silvia Spross.
Friday, October 9th at 4 pm Grimmfest,
Directed & written by Chad Ferrin & HP Lovecraft,
Produced by Crappy World Films.