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S.H.P.L.F. VI
In October it is once again time to gather and celebrate the life and works of Providence’s favourite son, Howard Phillips Lovecraft.Apart from movie night, the market and mini exhibitions this year’s edition will put the limelight on the games inspired by the mythology dreamed up by the author and his circle of friends during the 1920’s and 30’s. Try the classic roleplaying game Call of Cthulhu that recently saw publication of its seventh expanded edition that Chaosium generously provided the festival with.
Also available will be boardgames Arkham Horror plus Cthulhu Wars courtesy of sponsor Sandy Petersen.
Preliminary programme (subject to changes and additions, keep watching this space):
Thursday Oct. 20, 6:30 pm in Klarabiografen
Low Visibility Lovecraftian Double Bill:
The Fog (John Carpenter, 1979)
The Mist (Frank Darabont, 2009)
PLEASE NOTE! This will be the rarely screened black and white director’s cut.
Plus short subjects:
”The Outage” (Tom Gliserman, 2016)
”La Cauchemar” (John Hidalgo, 2015)The film screening is free. Get your ticket by stopping by the desk at Bibliotek Plattan. They are released Thursday Oct. 13. If you’re unable to pick up a ticket, drop a line to info@shplf.se to reserve. Tickets also available at the door.
Friday Oct. 21, 7:00 PM Kungsstensgymnasiet. Kungsstensgatan 34.
”En date med Liam Williamsson” av Anders Fager. Läsning av ännu outgiven novell. Mer info här!Saturday Oct. 22, 11 am – 5 pm, Bibliotek Plattan, Kulturhuset stadsteatern, Sergels torg 1.
Bazaar of the Bizarre – market where you can buy Lovecraftian gear, radio plays and much more from The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society; comics from Hög av serier and more.
Gaming – Call of Cthulhu, Arkham Horror and Cthulhu Wars courtesy of sponsors Chaosium and Sandy Petersen. More info tba!
Exhibition of Lovecraftian art by Eric Idebro.7 pm, Queen’s Head Pub, Drottninggatan 108:
Quiz night – Test your knowledge about Lovecraft and his creations.
Maximum 4 people to a team. Please bring your own pencils!
Great prizes from our excellent sponsors Chaosium and The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society.Sunday Oct. 23, 11 am – 5 pm, Bibliotek Plattan, Kulturhuset stadsteatern, Sergels torg 1.
Bazaar of the Bizarre – market where you can buy Lovecraftian gear, radio plays and much more from The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society; comics and books from Hög av serier.
Panels on adapting Lovecraft, pulp comics and other worthwhile endeavours. More info tba!
Exhibition of Lovecraftian art by Eric Idebro.
