The Lurking (film)
The Lurking is an independent film being produced in Michigan. The film's plot works within the universe created by H. P. Lovecraft and will begin filming in the fall of 2007. The film is being produced and written by Jonathan Ravencraft, a Michigan writer and director. The Lurking is a working title as of March 2007.
The film’s story involves two students who find an old metal file box containing ancient texts that are linked to the rise of R'lyeh, and the return of Cthulhu. They must fight cultists, shadow people and stop the Elder Gods from returning.
The film began its location shooting on 08/02/07 and will be in production as long as the weather holds in the Lansing / East Lansing area. The film centers on Beaumont Tower at Michigan State University or uses it as a major plot element. Other venues include DeWitt, Ionia, Jackson, Dimondale, and Hell, Michigan. The Lurking is being shot digitally and will have some [...] edge SPFX. As a side note, the same film company is working on The Legend of Standing Jack, a myth linked to The Great Chandler Marsh.
The Lurking is in production with 20% of the footage being completed as of 10/20/07. Field production will commence again in the spring of 2008, as soon as the weather clears enough to allow location shooting. The Legend of Standing Jack is officially in pre-production and casting is taking place currently.
As of 12/2/07 The Lurking has been presented to 2 release companies and both are very interested. The film's director will post his choice after the Sundance Film Festival on 01/19/08.
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Film In Michigan