Archive Horror The Lovecraft Investigations

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The Lovecraft Investigations

Faux-journalism cosmic horror that turns investigation into contagion.

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Runtime20.5 hours

FormatFull Cast

StatusOngoing

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Late Night

Cold Isolation Horror

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Julian Simpson's mystery thriller/horror fiction series, based on several works by H.P. Lovecraft and his Cthulhu Mythos.

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One of the archive's strongest picks for listeners who want horror to arrive through investigation rather than jump-scare mechanics.

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Creator / network: Julian Simpson
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Official / listen links: Open Website
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Status: Ongoing
Seasons / episodes: 44 episodes
First release: November 25, 2019
Latest release: April 10, 2026
Runtime note: 44 current feed episodes in the active investigative-horror run.

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