The script’s sharp witticisms and refreshingly original content makes this a must see. Quickly it appears that it is a fallacy to expect the usual portrayal of the stereotypical nerds, as seen in current television shows such as The Big Bang Theory and pretty much any high school film made in the late eighties and early nineties. Moreover, The Relic of Cthulhu refuses to adhere to the old Revenge of the Nerds style attitude, by quite obviously being written for nerds, by nerds. Sure one of the characters lives in his grandmothers basement, but the characters are relatable somehow. Unlike the twitchy, socially awkward, over-done computer nerd stereotype that we have come to identify with in the comedy genre, you won’t feel alienated from any of the characters in this film. The amount of Lovecraft references alone indicates that this film is more of a fun homage to a cult legend, rather than a satire of nerds versus sea creatures.
Note: The Last Lovecraft: The Relic of Cthulhu is rumoured to be released theatrically, however I suspect a straight to DVD release in Australia, which is a shame, because this film worked for me in the interactive cinema setting of A Night of Horror International Film Festival.
