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I strongly suspect I’d have enjoyed this superb book in any year I’d encountered it; but I have to say, in 2020, it was a particular delight. A heady mix of escapism, fake film history blended with fact (and I must tip my hat to the genius idea of casting real players, an audacious idea that for my money paid off perfectly), and a metanarrative that lands a decidedly uncozy punch, this book was exactly what I was craving. Four superb novella-length yarns by four world-class horror writers, each
I loved all four novellas in here - with my favourite probably Mark Morris' for the way it truly captured the feel of the original films on which the stories are modelled.I enjoyed the linking narrative too - with its clever use of real films and people to add verisimilitude (although it's Derren, not Darren, Nesbitt - right up until the final "twist" which lacked any kind of wow factor and actually felt a bit naff. Shame, as the book was hugely enjoyable up to that point and would have gotten t...
Blythewood, a studio held in the same high regard as Hammer and Amicus.Studio Of Screams brings together the authorised novelizations of four Blythewood classic horror filmsAfter each story there's a delightful interview which reveals more about the studio and the movies.1) Sword Of The DemonThe classic cursed tomb/object theme is brought to life brilliantly by Mark Morris. The pre/post story interview is a joy.2) The Devil's CircusA superbly claustrophobic tale of missing kids, the circus and f...
What an absolute hoot. Loved every minute..... This would make a great 4 part series. Come on netflix