The Man From The Sea - cosmic horror short story inspired by H.P. Lovecraft

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  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2024

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  • @pasteldreams5413
    @pasteldreams5413 Рік тому +1103

    People are afraid of aliens because stories tell us that the first thing they do is cut us open. We think that's horrible and monstrous, yet when watching this animation, I think we can all agree that the curiosity of humanity would lead us to do exactly the same.

    • @foghornproductions1101
      @foghornproductions1101  Рік тому +81

      Spot on! Thanks for the support!

    • @buttAttack
      @buttAttack Рік тому +54

      of course we fear things smarter than us because we know exactly what we would do..

    • @Blackferret66
      @Blackferret66 Рік тому +47

      It's like in Lovecraft's Mountains of Madness. The human explorers think the Elder Things are dead and vivisect them. Then they awake and, seeing what the humans did, the Elder Things do the same to them.

    • @foghornproductions1101
      @foghornproductions1101  Рік тому +10

      Very good reference! Thanks for the support.@@Blackferret66

    • @Brainflayer
      @Brainflayer Рік тому +22

      I think the reason we're afraid of Aliens is because we know what we'd do to them and worry that they'd do worse.

  • @agm5424
    @agm5424 Рік тому +809

    When Nyarlathotep goes to the beach on his day off.

  • @ProffessorYellow
    @ProffessorYellow Рік тому +227

    I always thought a nautical theme suited necromancers, and here is an example why

  • @nadineelrifai6170
    @nadineelrifai6170 Рік тому +593

    Ive never been so captured by a narrated story before - am normally a visual person but this does an exquisite job at keeping you hooked from start to finish

  • @legolassoslab5233
    @legolassoslab5233 Рік тому +209

    The patient has a great design for a monster, he reminds me of Hastur And the Outsider a story by lovecraft

  • @dallaspark9100
    @dallaspark9100 9 місяців тому +19

    Starting with the description of the monsters by saying they are indescribable while describing some of their features still is truly the most lovecraft thing ever, hats off to you good sir, this story is a work of pure art and as a lovecraft fan, I approve.

  • @dionvaletta
    @dionvaletta Рік тому +283

    This cosmic horror-inspired video was a captivating descent into the abyss of the unknown. The eerie visuals and haunting atmosphere transported me to a realm where reality itself seemed to unravel. A true homage to H.P. Lovecraft's cosmic dread!

  • @marie-jodumitrescu-sg4tn
    @marie-jodumitrescu-sg4tn Рік тому +400

    The storyteller has the best deep and ominous voice that really puts you in the mood. Everything works together very well to make it an enjoyably scary experience.

    • @foghornproductions1101
      @foghornproductions1101  Рік тому +26

      They say a deep voice always gets the girl. Myth busted! :)) Thanks for the feedback!

    • @cherylsmith4826
      @cherylsmith4826 Рік тому +7

      I tried to like his voice but I couldn't. It is too grating for me. Unfortunately I didn't make it to the end, i stopped listening after 4 minutes.

  • @TrenchMan93
    @TrenchMan93 9 місяців тому +4

    I felt bad for the patient, he never attacked them or killed anyone. He just existed, but at least he saw some forms of compassion. Either that or it was to play nice so his mask could get taken off

    • @foghornproductions1101
      @foghornproductions1101  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the support, new content to be released very soon!

    • @TrenchMan93
      @TrenchMan93 7 місяців тому

      @@foghornproductions1101curious, was the creature hostile? Or was it accustomed so?

  • @merri_spiderly6017
    @merri_spiderly6017 Рік тому +96

    My first thought when the prisoners back was revealed was: “I quess they found out how he breathes”.
    But in all seriousness, I love cosmic horror. This video has amazing narration and great pacing! Your(?) voice is a great match with horror type stories as well!

  • @unavela
    @unavela Рік тому +37

    Ngl I don't know what good they expected to achieve when trying to open the mask of something clearly not human

  • @sicopat8070
    @sicopat8070 Рік тому +312

    Trypophobia, check. Necrophobia, check. Xenophobia, check. Existential dread, check. I call horror bingo!

    • @foghornproductions1101
      @foghornproductions1101  Рік тому +15

      That sums it up beautifully! Thanks a lot for your feedback and support!

    • @cthulhu4411
      @cthulhu4411 Рік тому +1

      Realization that reality is scarier then fiction and reality is but a dream of Azathoth ( Matrix ) check

    • @Ericstefanik260
      @Ericstefanik260 8 місяців тому

      Don't forget no common sense and no thought to throw him back into the sea! Check.

    • @TheArgo96
      @TheArgo96 6 місяців тому +1

      You need to see Junji Ito's masterpieces then

  • @alnu8355
    @alnu8355 4 місяці тому +2

    I like this. It hits all the right notes of Lovecraftian horror without an explanation or names for these unknowable or anchient abominations. I think that's the best way to write cosmic horror.

  • @your.appointed.priestess
    @your.appointed.priestess 3 місяці тому +2

    This narration is the one I've enjoyed the most of every other audiobook! The slower pace and pitch of the voice really immerses the listener in the eerie story 😌♥️

  • @Ice117
    @Ice117 Рік тому +49

    I mean, other than defending itself and leaving, what did the Man From The Sea do? It basically got abducted and tortured, so its reaction was understandable.

  • @magic.marmot
    @magic.marmot 5 місяців тому +3

    Okay, you got me. That was some damn fine storytelling. bump in the middle, but good flow, good graphics and production. Me likey.

  • @sarahader8118
    @sarahader8118 Рік тому +44

    Love the story. Especially with the old-school like drawing you probably see in horror books like Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark

  • @slywlf
    @slywlf Рік тому +97

    Well done! As a fan of Lovecraft's stories, and the related tales, I quite enjoyed this!

  • @KurtleyWolf
    @KurtleyWolf 3 місяці тому +1

    Without the video’s illustrations one can almost paint a near identical picture in one’s mind of the happenings within this story, based on the very fabric of our own trauma and fear. Very very well written and very well articulated.

  • @Joachimgcn
    @Joachimgcn 10 місяців тому +3

    This is one of my favorite horror shorts about one of my favorite cosmic entities. And I really like the design of the King in this one. I've always pictured him as having a humanoid shape, but his robes and mask hiding a completely inhuman anatomy. Having the mask break away and set it free is a great story telling mechanic

  • @cobaltprime9467
    @cobaltprime9467 2 місяці тому +5

    “A corpse is best left well alone.” - Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower, Bloodborne

  • @alpacaofthemountain8760
    @alpacaofthemountain8760 6 місяців тому +3

    Absolutely stunning

  • @margheritaparacini7729
    @margheritaparacini7729 10 місяців тому +2

    No joke, every description of the stranger makes me think the narrator horribly rude.
    Also the Stranger has a very appropriate reaction to medical malpractice

  • @abasicyoutubeviewer276
    @abasicyoutubeviewer276 Рік тому +16

    This is a perfect example of why I love short horror stories. Great work!

  • @alexandervesurger4085
    @alexandervesurger4085 Рік тому +12

    Hastur, came to us...
    From the deepest parts of the darkness in space...
    And... He came to fulfill his wish...
    Raising the dead to serve, in the army that will rip this universe to shreds...
    Yes, the time will come for that, and may the dead raise, and smell the incense!

  • @onose10000
    @onose10000 Рік тому +52

    This is so good. The narration, the art, sound, everything is top notch

  • @LaviniaMason-mn6yn
    @LaviniaMason-mn6yn 11 місяців тому +3

    Along the shore the cloud waves break,
    The twin suns sink behind the lake,
    The shadows lengthen
    In Carcosa.
    This is ridiculously well done, and touches on one of my absolutely favorite cosmic horror entities. I'm gonna go watch it a few more times.

  • @BubbleheadDiver
    @BubbleheadDiver Рік тому +6

    I'm sitting at an airport restaurant with my headphones on listening to this when the server taps me on the shoulder to deliver my food. I jumped so violently that I scared her as well as myself.

    • @foghornproductions1101
      @foghornproductions1101  Рік тому +2

      Haha, we are happy that the atmosphere was immersive! Thanks for the support!

  • @arthurchadwell9267
    @arthurchadwell9267 Рік тому +13

    The Man in the Iron Mask, Lovecraft style!

  • @nephilima3956
    @nephilima3956 Рік тому +10

    And that's the reason people should read more. Any sensible person who read atleast one horror story would've yeeted that thing back into the sea.

    • @foghornproductions1101
      @foghornproductions1101  Рік тому +2

      Yes, I bet the soldier was not subscribed to our channel. Haha, thanks for the support!

  • @Squishybitz
    @Squishybitz Рік тому +21

    Incredible story and artwork. Lovecraft would be proud 🐙

  • @CL_the_Writer
    @CL_the_Writer Рік тому +72

    That was such an amazing narration! I loved the deep, calm voice of the narrator and the visuals have been great again! 🤩

  • @sassysteveartist
    @sassysteveartist Рік тому +17

    Perfect gem of a tale, ably illustrated and perfectly told!

  • @DehmaginatioN
    @DehmaginatioN 7 місяців тому +2

    This was absolutely DELICIOUS. I really enjoyed the story and the animation made it even better.
    I'm really stopping by to praise the storyline today. It hit my favorite spots of cosmic horror
    Thank you very much for this

    • @foghornproductions1101
      @foghornproductions1101  7 місяців тому

      This is the type of feedback that motivates us continue with our small project. Thanks!

  • @NoNo-fi4vi
    @NoNo-fi4vi Рік тому +9

    My God, why is this thing not watched by millions!!
    .I am amazed

  • @HasturrX
    @HasturrX 8 місяців тому +2

    Dude! This is exactly how the lovecrafts historys looks like when i read them.
    Muchas gracias! Greetings from Mexico homie 🇲🇽🤙🏾

  • @sirasack-chan659
    @sirasack-chan659 8 місяців тому +2

    One of the best lovecraftian horror I’ve ever had the pleasure of finding and watching ❤

  • @TheKevphil
    @TheKevphil 3 місяці тому +1

    This would make a great, expanded comics story. LMK: have your people call my people.. ;) Or better still, call David Finch! The creature designs at the end were VERY GOOD!

    • @foghornproductions1101
      @foghornproductions1101  2 місяці тому

      Haha, jokes aside but we're always interested in colabs so if you wanna talk more, you can drop us an email. Thanks!

  • @chloesibilla8199
    @chloesibilla8199 Рік тому +2

    Man this is what I needed. I'm tired of storytelling videos that have overstimulating videos playing that have nothing to do with the story. At least relate it to the subject.

  • @lordswine7962
    @lordswine7962 3 місяці тому +1

    This is a perfect video. It's so awesome.

  • @SamDurkSheff
    @SamDurkSheff Рік тому +17

    This is absolutely incredible! Amazing work here creating all this, the story you've made is great and I just loved the images you made to go alongside - the one of the man ripping open his mask is just phenomenal.

  • @jamiesehdev2663
    @jamiesehdev2663 Місяць тому

    Now this was quite an abhorrent eldritch little tale indeed!!?... Love it

  • @ChaosTheWriterAndEditor
    @ChaosTheWriterAndEditor 8 місяців тому +1

    Gonna inspire me for my own short stories

  • @datmfhomieg9393
    @datmfhomieg9393 Рік тому +1

    I had a phase where all I wanted to do was read H.P. Lovecraft and horror stories but got busy with school work, this definitely got me back into that phase!

    • @foghornproductions1101
      @foghornproductions1101  Рік тому

      Yes! Never forget about the hobbies that make you happy! Thanks for the support!

  • @HolisticMotion
    @HolisticMotion 7 місяців тому +1

    Phenomenal job.

  • @GravyRave
    @GravyRave Рік тому +10

    This story is incredible, and the artwork is beautifully terrifying! That scene at 9:00, man... Just awesome.

  • @MasterHastur
    @MasterHastur 7 місяців тому +1

    He seems kinda chill maybe we should follow him

  • @lukasformanek7907
    @lukasformanek7907 Рік тому +5

    Amazing work. Finally something truly well done in Lovecraftian theme.

  • @josephjarosch8739
    @josephjarosch8739 5 місяців тому +1

    Extremely promising new series!

  • @DAGGR
    @DAGGR 8 місяців тому +2

    I love this entity! What’s his name? What are his powers aside from enflicting madness and necromancy?

  • @bo0gasuga
    @bo0gasuga 6 місяців тому +1

    amazing story

  • @GoatOfTheWoods
    @GoatOfTheWoods Рік тому +11

    Excellent! The best one so far.

  • @armandowillem
    @armandowillem Рік тому +6

    That's the King in Yellow.

  • @plantlord3266
    @plantlord3266 Рік тому +1

    very well done indeed!!! great story telling and the horror that Lovecraft stories gave the reader...much continued success to you.

  • @spinosaurusstriker
    @spinosaurusstriker Рік тому +2

    Uff that final imagery of the creatures of the sea , a combination of classical and modern depictions of sea creatures

  • @Sowilo-Dagaz
    @Sowilo-Dagaz 5 місяців тому +1

    He always comes for us.

  • @Antihero-4132
    @Antihero-4132 9 місяців тому +1

    Just found your page thanks to a friend... you sir got yourself a subscriber!

  • @negationf6973
    @negationf6973 Рік тому +1

    Wow, I really enjoyed this! From the artwork, to the story, to the narrator's voice. It really embodies the Lovecraftian horror of encountering something extremely powerful, and the inability to comprehend it. And also how it was all indifferent chance. In a vast ocean, this "Man from the Sea" stumbled upon a spec of life, that could set it free.

    • @foghornproductions1101
      @foghornproductions1101  Рік тому +1

      We are really happy that you enjoyed it. New video out most likely next week!

  • @antaresthirdeldenlord4840
    @antaresthirdeldenlord4840 Рік тому +2

    Im currently writing my own Lovecraftian inspired Short story, and this one inspired me to really keep at it

  • @reigtrain
    @reigtrain Рік тому +7

    This truly amazing the music and art really gives you a sense of dread, and the narration is really haunting. This gives me inspiration to finish my own Lovecraftian story thanks

  • @seekthevisceral
    @seekthevisceral Рік тому +6

    Every bit of this production was wonderful. Thank you for all your hard work!

  • @jameswebb3410
    @jameswebb3410 Рік тому +1

    I could watch 1000 of these in a row no problem

  • @ДмитроКовальчук-у3н

    Amazing, simply and truly amazing. It's a great piece of art, as well as a decent homage to Mr. Lovecraft. Incredible

  • @shawalahsan-d4l
    @shawalahsan-d4l 9 місяців тому +1

    it was interesting and i couldnt keep my eyes and ears away from it it pulled me to thoughts

    • @foghornproductions1101
      @foghornproductions1101  9 місяців тому

      Thank you!!

    • @shawalahsan-d4l
      @shawalahsan-d4l 8 місяців тому

      dont thank me thank your skill at making this bro i need more, this is incredible i hope you make it big one day @@foghornproductions1101

  • @juiceboxbzrk
    @juiceboxbzrk Рік тому +1

    Can't believe nobody's commented on the Darkest Dungeon inspiration for this art

    • @foghornproductions1101
      @foghornproductions1101  Рік тому +1

      It does resemble it, although we initially started with a visual idea from the “From Hell” graphic novel. Thank you for the support!!

  • @Golgari213
    @Golgari213 3 місяці тому

    Ugggghh making my skin crawl. Great story!

  • @cjhudson393
    @cjhudson393 Рік тому +4

    Great short and nice almost comic book like imagery that suit well as a piece of Lovecraft's ever expanding world

    • @foghornproductions1101
      @foghornproductions1101  Рік тому +1

      This is a great compliment for us, thank you for the support!

    • @cjhudson393
      @cjhudson393 Рік тому

      @@foghornproductions1101 you're welcome this was great dude

  • @rickft3531
    @rickft3531 Рік тому +5

    I just found this channel by mistake, and now you have another suscriber, this was so freaking great

  • @tonicastel2390
    @tonicastel2390 4 місяці тому

    Excellent!

  • @AsTheSkyFalls_
    @AsTheSkyFalls_ Рік тому

    Even knowing about several horrror stories and such like this, nothing brought more terror and fear to the idea of large dark bodies of water then Shadow Slave, with a combination of the dark sea and LO49

  • @10hawell
    @10hawell 9 місяців тому +1

    In story I'm writing main character is a sort of nyarlathotep, only good thing about him is him preventing the Azathoth like figure from consuming the world, of course he does it for self gratification, establishing cult around himself, remaking the people and environment in his image, crawling towards singularity, but his own indulgent nature prevents him from turning his victims into mindless automatons.
    I didn't even start by writing a lovecraftian story, characters over time grew into the lovecraftian molds.

  • @Xbalanque84
    @Xbalanque84 Рік тому +2

    2:57 Real talk, if I was working in a military base's infirmary and saw _that_ on our new prisoner, I'd probably just drop my tools, walk straight to the mess, nick a couple bottles of whiskey and a chair, and walk to the opposite end of the island to get wasted until this all blows over, all the while whistling the chorus of _"Fuck This Shit, I'm Out"_ by The Theme Song. At least if I got black-out drunk, the liquor would somewhat dull my perceptions and memory formation to whatever impossible madness is about to go down. And if anyone tried to impede, threaten, or reprimand me, I would not give a damn to anything short of a squad of MPs training their guns on me. Hell, being thrown in the brig for insubordination or desertion would probably be the second safest place to be when the shit inevitably hits the fan.

  • @Frank_G_Finster
    @Frank_G_Finster Рік тому +1

    Incredible story. The presentation is top on. Well done and thank you very much for sharing this piece of art.

  • @mitchmcginn4250
    @mitchmcginn4250 Рік тому +1

    The prodigal son returns to the void..... this was superb!!!!

  • @victorgray6043
    @victorgray6043 Рік тому +3

    This channel really is something special

  • @RelatvityUnset
    @RelatvityUnset Рік тому +1

    I’d always thought to start a channel like this, but what you’ve done just blew me away. Great artwork. Great narration.

    • @foghornproductions1101
      @foghornproductions1101  Рік тому

      Thank you for the support! We say you should do it, the more content the better!

  • @kkn_d7194
    @kkn_d7194 Рік тому

    Just found today by UA-cam algorithm. It was phenomenally 😢 done...loved it every second

  • @blooddrawer
    @blooddrawer Рік тому +2

    I have lost two cats in my life and I can tell you it is not the death that hurts it is the fact you mistake things when they are gone you expect a meow and find silents you expect a rub on your leg yet feel nothing you think a loud call is gonna come for dinner or breakfast yet nothing happens that is what makes you feel sad it's what really hurts, now what happens when you die and you feel the relaxation of your limbs and body as they flop no more care or worry free in the world as a spirit then you get thrust back into the corpse of your old self and now you are tormented by the corpse and pain of your nerves as you are forced to move and suffer every movement your simply something feeling what would be endless increasing agony as you want to return to peace in death that is the fate worse than death so the man here being banished from death and doing what he did I do not blame him as many would want somebody to understand what they are going through the same way as all you would want is some sort of revenge against the tormentor and from what was told death banished the iron head man to the worse fate he could so why not take people form him by bringing them to life and going against the nature of death and the guy which caused you to live through hell plus like I said before you want somebody to feel the same way you do and if you are undead what better way to have people understand what you go through by reanimating the corpses of people to have them to be undead to
    though this may not be accurate I hoped to give my thoughts and feeling about this

    • @foghornproductions1101
      @foghornproductions1101  Рік тому

      Thank you for sharing this, it was a really interesting interpretation!

    • @blooddrawer
      @blooddrawer Рік тому

      @@foghornproductions1101 thank you but it was just a thought on it after all being reincarnated as something that is already broken would hurt and then being forced to move would be agony with no way to even scream the dead corpse made a fate worse than his own at least he could speak and move the corpses are not even able to think for themselves

  • @bloodmooncomics2249
    @bloodmooncomics2249 Рік тому +12

    Another great story. I really enjoy the narrator's voice and how he talks. The art is fantastic and I really like the edit of old camera filter.

  • @Yourmentalhealthisimportant
    @Yourmentalhealthisimportant 3 місяці тому +1

    I got chills watching this ❤

  • @PsychicEdge4812
    @PsychicEdge4812 Рік тому +14

    Hastur the king in yellow

  • @dennismuli7912
    @dennismuli7912 Рік тому

    This is the best Lovecraftian horror that is not written byHP Lovecraft

  • @Space_Logic
    @Space_Logic Рік тому

    the Narration is alone a masterpiece, sir you are Good, Ver Good, your voice made everything else alive.

  • @winegums1
    @winegums1 Рік тому

    Great story, and the illustrations along with the sound effects really make it an immersive experience! Great job

  • @Helmet_enthusiast
    @Helmet_enthusiast Рік тому +1

    Have you seen the yellow sign? Beautifully drawn and narrated story

  • @holleyakers6684
    @holleyakers6684 9 місяців тому +1

    Now…. *this* is how you show Eldritch horror.

  •  Рік тому +3

    Great to be part of it 😎😎

  • @MM-ts9jy
    @MM-ts9jy Рік тому

    I loved it. The voice of the man of the sea when he says "I was cursed to the sea" is a bit silly, but other than that, I was hooked, well done.

  • @thebackwoodredeemers2483
    @thebackwoodredeemers2483 Рік тому +1

    perfect little short story. Thank You.

  • @adamantsun
    @adamantsun Місяць тому

    Very well done. I was a little confused by the scene in the hallway where the human/creature "gazed" at him, but it's head was nothing but snakes, I was wondering where the gaze was coming from. But this is far better than anything I could do, so no disrespect.

  • @Buff-Skeleton
    @Buff-Skeleton Рік тому

    Superb work. I've seen a lot of shorts, and this is definitely one of the stand-outs!

  • @wallacewilliams535
    @wallacewilliams535 Рік тому +4

    I counted 12 before....
    🤣🤣🤣
    priceless.
    vocal "gravel" excessive to the point of distraction early on, but it seemed to balance out.
    the art and filters are on point.
    THANK YOU!

  • @Blasphemerion
    @Blasphemerion 4 місяці тому

    This one was very good. Compared to the sea of crap, not only the AI generated ones. This is quality. If the person who wrote this wrote book, I would buy them.

  • @Lekittyo
    @Lekittyo Рік тому +3

    ITS BEAUTIFUL! I love seeing vids on the chthulian mythos!

  • @sc0rvy561
    @sc0rvy561 Рік тому

    The King in yellow - noice, love the shading and 2D style as well; underrated video!

  • @jordancarey5460
    @jordancarey5460 Рік тому +1

    Bravo! Great story with lovely artwork. I'd love to see more

  • @alexandervesurger4085
    @alexandervesurger4085 Рік тому +1

    Please bring more stories like this and the other chapters, I'm a great fan of the cosmic horror. 👍👻

    • @foghornproductions1101
      @foghornproductions1101  Рік тому +1

      For sure, we are always working on new content and we are not planning to stop too soon! The feedback so far was amazing. :)

    • @alexandervesurger4085
      @alexandervesurger4085 Рік тому

      @@foghornproductions1101 Thank you, great content that I like, I support your productions guys. 👍💗👻

  • @Cool_For_Cats_with_Karlo
    @Cool_For_Cats_with_Karlo Рік тому

    Very good indeed! Well written and constructed. Great viewing. Thank you!

  • @samuelrasmussen5732
    @samuelrasmussen5732 Рік тому

    Excellent, wonderfully crafted art and storytelling. I want to write horror myself and Im learning a balance of what is known unknown is really important to strike.

    • @foghornproductions1101
      @foghornproductions1101  Рік тому

      Thanks for the support! That comes with practice and experience so the best advice I can give you, start writing asap and share with some friends for feedback, you will get better naturally as you are doing it. Feedback is your best teacher! Good luck!

  • @boltstudios6961
    @boltstudios6961 Рік тому

    Love the art style sir