In the Earth vs The Call of Cthulhu
The Call of Cthulhu has the higher audience score (6.9/10 against 5.6/10 for In the Earth). The Call of Cthulhu is the shorter watch at 47m compared with 1h 47m. The Call of Cthulhu is the older of the two (2006 against 2021). Both are horror, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| In the Earth | The Call of Cthulhu | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.6/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 2021 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 47m | 47m |
| Genres | Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller | Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | United Kingdom | – |
| Director | Ben Wheatley | Andrew Leman |
| Main cast | Reece Shearsmith, Ellora Torchia, Joel Fry, Hayley Squires, John Hollingworth | Barry Lynch, John Bolen, Matt Foyer, Ralph Lucas, Chad Fifer |
Synopsis
In the Earth
As a deadly virus ravages the world, Dr. Martin Lowery embarks on a mission to reach test site ATU327A, a research hub deep in the Arboreal Forest. The arduous journey, guided by park scout Alma, is set back by a nighttime attack that leaves the two bruised and shoeless. When they run into Zach, a man living off the grid, they gratefully accept his help. Zach’s intentions aren’t exactly what they seem, however, and a path out of the forest and…
The Call of Cthulhu
A dying professor leaves his great-nephew a collection of documents pertaining to the Cthulhu Cult. The nephew begins to learn why the study of the cult so fascinated his grandfather. Bit-by-bit he begins piecing together the dread implications of his grandfather's inquiries, and soon he takes on investigating the Cthulhu cult as a crusade of his own.
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