I’m introducing a new recurring feature in this blog called “Victorian Sci-fi Theatre,” where every so often, I will post the latest and greatest of Steampunk short films. Submissions are welcome by emailing me at captain_jules@wingsofsteam.net.

Our debut episode of Victorian Sci-fi Theatre features two films that were shown last weekend at the HP Lovecraft Film Festival. It doesn’t get much better than Lovecraft, steampunk crossovers.

First we have The Book Dealers about a couple of occult book collectors who use 18th century technology to fight an evil force unleashed on a prairie home. Following this, we have The Amazing Screw On Head, a witty show originally aired as a pilot to a series, by Mike Mignola, creator of Hellboy.

The Book Dealers:

The Amazing Screw On Head: