Stories by @horrorbloodhound

Horror Movie

Horror Movie" by Paul Tremblay is a novel about a group of young filmmakers who create a disturbing art-house horror film in 1993, with only a few scenes ever released to the public. Thirty years later, a reboot is attempted, and the sole surviving cast member, "The Thin Kid," confronts the secrets of the original film's production and the blurring lines between reality and fiction as the past resurfaces. The story delves into the psychological impact of the original film, the obsession surrounding it, and the potential dangers of art and its creation.

A House with Good Bones

"A House with Good Bones" by T. Kingfisher is a Southern Gothic horror novel about Sam Montgomery, who returns to her childhood home to find her mother acting strangely and the house itself feeling off. As Sam investigates, she uncovers a dark family history and encounters unsettling supernatural elements connected to her deceased, abusive grandmother. The story explores themes of family trauma, unhealthy relationships, and the conflict between science and magic.

How to Sell a Haunted House

"How to Sell a Haunted House," a horror novel by Grady Hendrix, follows siblings Louise and Mark as they return to their childhood home in Charleston after their parents' death to prepare it for sale. The siblings, estranged and burdened by past hurts and family secrets, must confront not only the daunting task of clearing out their parents' belongings, but also the unsettling and supernatural presence within the house. The story blends elements of supernatural horror with psychological suspense, exploring themes of grief, family trauma, and the unsettling nature of the past.

Patricia Wants to Cuddle

Patricia Wants to Cuddle" tells the story of a reality dating show's final four contestants who, while vying for a bachelor's heart, find themselves in a remote location where a dark, mysterious figure called Patricia emerges, turning their scripted world into a terrifying, unscripted thriller. The story blends elements of a slasher film with a critique of contemporary media culture and explores themes of love, self-discovery, and the search for connection.