Whilst 2016’s The Void evidences a strong Lovecraftian tone, it is Lovecraft filtered through the aesthetic and directorial lens of John Carpenter, with shades of Assault on Precint 13 and Prince of Darkness, as well a signifcant nod to the practical effects of The Thing; there is also a touch of Fulci there, with echoes of The Beyond in The Void’s denouement. So, whilst The Void presents itself as an orginal piece, it is also very much a homage; even so, it is a fine movie which should appeal to Lovecraft and Carpenter fans alike.
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