Stuart Gordon and Brian Yuzna adapt another of H. P.'s most popular stories together for the last time. Lovecraft. Although it cannot be said that it was the last adaptation of Lovecraft that Stuart Gordon made, since shortly after he made another adaptation for the Masters Of Horror series, the truth is that this film would be the last adaptation that Gordon would make for the big screen. . This being the third film from B-production company Fantastic Factory, the film takes its title from one of Lovecraft's short stories and the story is based on the story The Shadow Over Innsmouth. This is equally acceptable because both stories are connected by the fact that Lovecraft's works share the same universe. There are a couple of differences towards some situations, the story now takes place in a part of Spain and there are a couple of limitations in the makeup that tries to recreate the human-fish hybrids. Despite this, the film has the essence of Lovecraft. The presence of ancient creatures from Lovecraftian mythology can be felt in the environment. The presence of water and rain makes the atmosphere generate the same sensation that Lovecraft's texts related to Cthulu or other entities that lie hidden in the depths generate. Even for a B series production, it is very well produced. The soundtrack is even beautiful and the chorus feels like something out of The Call Of Cthulu. Although most of the actors are not well known, they are quite good. Erza Godden takes over 70 percent of the film and actually does a very good job. Raquel Meroño is really charming and her beauty makes some of the few scenes of her worth it. Macarena Gómez is perhaps one of the few Spanish actresses for whom it is inevitable to have a certain affection. Her character is another of the memorable things this movie offers. Francisco Rabal is not far behind, since this was his last film before he died. Francisco made the big farewell to him as a vagabond who ended up being an easy character to love. Dagon has been an improvement for Fantastic Factory and to this day is one of the best adaptations of Lovecraft's works. My final rating for this movie is a 9/10.
Review of Dagon
