I first read this story in high school. English class Ovt. Good slow burn creepy while not nearly as exciting as a Shadow Over Innsmouth, it kept your interest.
This movie does not. Why?
Why did I feel this way? Because the acting the actors the scenes the direction the lighting virtually everything is poor. So much so, I was curious if the director ( whom I blame the most) disliked H. P. Lovecraft himself??
Even community theatre organizations in small towns across America teach actors how to ' be in the moment'.
My suggestion.....
First listen to the free audio version on the internet THEN watch this crap.
Tell me, am I wrong?