From the author of dozens of #1 New York Times bestsellers and the creator of many unforgettable movies comes a vivid, intelligent, and nostalgic journey through three decades of horror as experienced through the eyes of the most popular writer in the genre. In 1981, years before he sat down to tackle On Writing, Stephen King decided to address the topic of what makes horror horrifying and what … and what makes terror terrifying. Here, in ten brilliantly written chapters, King delivers one colorful observation after another about the great stories, books, and films that comprise the horror genre–from Frankenstein and Dracula to The Exorcist, The Twilight Zone, and Earth vs. The Flying Saucers.
With the insight and good humor his fans appreciated in On ?Writing , Danse Macabre is an enjoyably entertaining tour through Stephen King’s beloved world of horror.
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A race through the genre of horror and a cultural snapshot that will appeal to fans of the genre as well as those wanting to start reading and watching and wondering where to start.
It is a great collection of his works and I think you will enjoy the variety of stories told.
Completely enjoyed the analysis of the books, many of which I’d also read. Even Mr King’s reviews and opinions are entertaining!
I enjoyed this book, as I do all of Mr. King’s writing. This is not a work of fiction, however, but rather a review of horror fiction – be that film, written, or television – from about 1950-1980ish.
It is very informative and looks at different types of horror, and what drives us to horror, as well as reviewing and summarizing the horror …
What defines the art form of horror.
Non-fiction, a look into the events & inspirations of the author.
Hard to read & not 1 of his best