When Mann descends into the pit to confront the "evil," he emerges transformed into a vessel for the ancient lunar deity. The town is subsequently plunged into supernatural darkness, cut off from the outside world by roads that lead nowhere and dead telephone lines. Why It Stands Out
Godwin Mann, a charismatic right-wing evangelist, arrives and puts an end to these "pagan" rituals, convincing the town to embrace his fundamentalist brand of Christianity. Luna Sangrienta Ramsey Campbell epub
While grounded in folklore, the entity itself is often described as Lovecraftian or cosmic in nature. When Mann descends into the pit to confront