For those just beginning to read horror, it is probably best to ease into the genre.
These novels are gory, intense, and tell stories that hit readers right to their core.
Blood Meridianis getting a movie adaptation after many years in development hell.
At the moment, John Hillcoat is attached to direct.
NOS4A2is a compelling and worthwhile book to read, but it may be too much for beginners.
First and foremost, the book is hefty, coming in at almost 700 pages.
Now desperate with a hunger that cannot be satiated, the boys turn against each other to survive.
The Troopincludes various elements that could be off-putting to readers, from children protagonists to animal cruelty.
None of it is gratuitous or unnecessary, but it is still disturbing nonetheless.
It is a horror story about a disease, but it also explores friendship and masculinity.
The four diverge in unexpected ways.
Exquisite Corpseisnot just a horror novel, but is firmly rooted in the splatterpunk genre.
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Only one young boy questions the morality of these crimes, and is given an important choice.
On the surface,The Girl Next Dooris obviously dark and deeply chilling.
Ultimately,this kernel of truth makes Meg and Susan’s tale far more sickening.
It is a bleak and terrifying setting that only worsens as the stakes get higher.
In the pursuit of a picture perfect life, Bateman goes to violent lengths to get what he wants.
American Psychois reportedly getting a movie remake directed by Luca Guadagnino.
Yet, they are pulled back together when Pennywise returns, 27 years later.
There are several things aboutItthat should scare off horror newbies.
Without a doubt, the book is scary.
On top of that,Itis over 1100 pages long.
It is a thick book that has as much backstory as scares.
Thus,Itis a commitment that is probably better made by King fans and long-time horror readers.
With no diagnosis in sight, she calls in a local priest to perform an exorcism.
From there, the truth of her daughter’s affliction begins to come to light in frightening ways.
The same cannot be said forThe Exorcistbook.
A young family moves into a new home and begins to notice some strange details.