What inspired Lovecraft's depiction of sleep and dreams as gateways to horror?
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What inspired Lovecraft's depiction of sleep and dreams as gateways to horror?
Did anyone else find the pacing in 'Hypnos' a bit slow, or was that part of building the eerie atmosphere?
How do you think Lovecraft's use of cosmic horror in 'Hypnos' influences modern horror stories?