LIMEN

SEASON 1

A series inspired by H. P. Lovecraft's masterpieces of horror, reimagined and set in contemporary Italy in self-contained episodes lasting 40 to 60 minutes each. From the dark crypts of Palermo to the misty mountains of the Apennines, from the canals of Venice to the mysterious Naples coastlines, each episode transforms a classic Lovecraftian tale into a unique and terrifying experience, where the ancient and modern intertwine in a timeless nightmare.

Staying true to the unsettling essence and indescribable cosmic terror that made Lovecraft an icon of horror, the stories unfold in Italian settings steeped in history and mystery, enriching the narrative with the charm of local folklore and forgotten legends. Ancestral nightmares awaken in art cities, isolated villages, and the depths of our land, giving birth to a horror rooted in the shadows of Italian culture.

Get ready to explore Italy’s dark side like never before, in a journey between the real and the unknown, where fear hides in every corner and the boundaries of reason crumble in the face of forbidden truths.

Season 1 Episode 1 – "The Temple"

Off the coast of Sicily, an Italian Navy submarine intercepts strange signals coming from the deep sea. Following the coordinates, the crew discovers an ancient submerged structure of unknown origin, covered with inscriptions resembling lost languages. When a small team enters to explore, they begin to have visions of a forgotten era and hear a hypnotic chant that drives them deeper and deeper. What they discover will forever alter their perception of reality... and make them question their own humanity.

Season 1 Episode 2 – "the statement of randolph carter"

In Rome, a young historian stumbles upon an old, anonymous diary detailing a terrifying encounter in the catacombs beneath a centuries-old basilica. Drawn by curiosity, he descends into the underground tunnels, following cryptic clues that lead him deeper into the darkness. As he ventures further, strange whispers echo through the corridors, and shadowy figures seem to move just beyond his sight.

When he finally uncovers a hidden chamber, he realizes the truth—an ancient entity, long worshipped by a forgotten cult, stirs beneath the city. And now, it knows he is there.

Season 1 Episode 3 – "Cool Air"

In Venice, a restorer moves into an ancient palace to work on a centuries-old fresco. Soon she discovers that her neighbor, an enigmatic doctor, lives in a constantly refrigerated environment. When curiosity drives her to uncover the truth, the man reveals that he has experimented with an ancient alchemical technique to extend life beyond natural limits. But when the cooling system fails, the restorer witnesses a horror she could never have imagined.

Season 1 Episode 4 – "In the Vault"

In a remote village in Abruzzo, an unscrupulous gravedigger grows rich by swapping coffins and desecrating graves. One evening, he becomes trapped in the oldest crypt in the cemetery, belonging to a noble family accused of witchcraft in the 18th century. As he desperately searches for a way out, the tombs begin to open... and what rests within is no longer fully human.

Season 1 Episode 5 – "The Shunned House"

In Turin, a couple of art historians obtain permission to document the renovation of an abandoned villa on the hills. As they dig into the house’s past, they uncover a curse linked to a woman accused of making a pact with the Masche, the legendary witches of Piedmont. But the pact was never broken... and something in the house is waiting for the final sacrifice.

Season 1 Episode 6 – "The Thing on the Doorstep"

In Florence, a renowned psychologist begins to notice increasingly disturbing behavior in the wife of his best friend. Determined to understand what is happening to her, he stumbles upon a secret cult practicing ancient Etruscan rituals for the transfer of souls. But when the truth emerges, the line between identity and possession dissolves, and he begins to doubt his own nature.

Season 1 Episode 7 – "The Dunwich Horror"

In the mountains of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, a shepherd is found horribly mutilated. A young anthropologist investigates the most isolated family in the village, whose members have practiced pagan rituals linked to ancient gods for centuries. But something has been summoned... and now it wanders through the fog, searching for new sacrifices.

Season 1 Episode 8 – "At the Mountains of Madness"

During an expedition in the Apuan Alps, a group of geologists discovers an unexplored cave with engravings that tell the story of an unknown civilization. As they venture deeper, they find signs of a cult that has never died out. Something ancient watches them from the dark... and it has never been so close.

Season 1 Episode 9 – "The Tomb"

In Palermo, a young antiquarian discovers a secret passage under his family’s palace. According to legend, one of his ancestors, who disappeared in the 18th century, never died but still sleeps there. When he descends into the crypt, the young man finds something impossible... and realizes that his heritage will offer him no escape.

Season 1 Episode 10 – "The Shadow Over Innsmouth"

In a remote coastal village in Sardinia, a young anthropologist arrives to study an ancient local legend about mysterious sea creatures worshiped by the inhabitants. As he delves into the village’s secrets, he uncovers that the fishermen still practice strange rituals on moonless nights and that some families seem to conceal disturbing mutations. When he tries to escape, he realizes that the sea itself is calling him... and that the blood flowing in his veins may bind him to that place more than he believes.