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Lovecraft Country Screenplay

A young African-American travels across the U.S. in the 1950s in search of his missing father.
Read Screenplay - Release - Salmon Revision - Oct 18, 2019

Lovecraft Country 101: Sundown

Atticus Freeman meets up with his friend Letitia and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father.

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Lovecraft Country 102: Whitey's on the Moon

Inexplicably recovered from their terrifying night, Leti and George luxuriate in their new surroundings, while Atticus grows suspicious of their Ardham Lodge hosts - Christina Braithwhite and her elusive father Samuel - who unveil cryptic plans for Atticus' role in their upcoming "Sons of Adam" ceremony. Later, after Tic, Leti, and George stumble upon a clue that could lead them to Montrose, each takes an unwelcome walk down memory lane.

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Lovecraft Country 103: Holy Ghost

Hoping to mend her relationship with her sister Ruby, Leti turns a ramshackle Victorian on Chicago's North Side into a boarding house - an endeavor that stokes neighborhood racism and awakens dormant spirits stuck in the house. Meanwhile, Atticus remains burdened by a guilty conscience as George's wife Hippolyta presses him for the full story of what happened in Ardham.

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Lovecraft Country 104: A History of Violence

After Christina mysteriously shows up at her doorstep, Leti confronts Atticus about his plan to surreptitiously return to Florida. Later, in search of missing pages to a crucial text, Leti, Tic, and Montrose head to Boston, with Hippolyta and Diana (Jada Harris) along for the ride. Back in Chicago, a handsome stranger nurses Ruby's disappointment over a squandered job opportunity.

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Lovecraft Country 105: Strange Case

After making a devil's bargain with William, Ruby steps into the charmed shoes of a white woman, but her transformation only fortifies her resentment of the racial divide. A betrayal by Montrose unleashes Atticus' pent up rage, leaving Leti deeply disturbed and sending Montrose into the comforting arms of his secret lover.

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Lovecraft Country 106: Meet Me in Daegu

In the throes of the Korean War, nursing student Ji-ah crosses paths with a wounded Atticus, who has no recollection of their violent first encounter.

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Lovecraft Country 107: I Am.

Hippolyta's relentless search for answers takes her on a multidimensional journey of self-discovery as Atticus heads to St. Louis to consult an old family friend.

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Lovecraft Country 108: Jig-a-Bobo

Diana finds herself in Captain Lancaster's crosshairs. When a visitor from his past arrives, Atticus and Leti take steps to protect their future.

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Lovecraft Country 109: Rewind 1921

With Hippolyta at the helm, Leti, Tic, and Montrose travel to 1921 Tulsa in an effort to save Dee.

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Lovecraft Country 110: Full Circle

With the Book of Names in their possession, Atticus, Leti, Montrose and Hippolyta try to lift the curse on Diana. Before turning their attention to Christina's spell and whether there's a way turn the tables on her.

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