Review – In the Mouth of Madness

If John Carpenter films in general are an acquired taste, then Carpenter directing a Lovecraft pastiche must really be intended for a specialized audience. This film also suffers from weak effects work (if he wanted Rob Bottin, why didn’t he just hire Rob Bottin?) and a weak ending. As with Prince of Darkness, the film gets off to a strong start but ultimately promises more than it can deliver (though it neither starts as strong nor finishes as weak as PoD). If you enjoy the occasional Lovecraftian tale, this film will provide a chuckle or two. Otherwise you can safely stay away. Mildly amusing