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Horror books NOT written by Stephen King!
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items For the people that love to read horror, but are tired of the section in stores being 90% Stephen King!
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These have movie adaptations.
Currently do not have an adaptation
These have movie adaptations.
These are popular horror novels and or series that are currently adapted into a film version.
The first off in the Hannibal Lector series! I love this series. I love the adaptations for what they are. If you want a classic to modern start in horror novels. This is it.
Red Dragon by Thomas Harris, Paperback
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This is a shorter read. East in one sitting. It's fun. Entertaining. The concept is interesting and frightening to picture. The adaptation could be better but I prefer it as a read!
Bird Box by Josh Malerman, Paperback
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The inspo for Hellraiser. If you like some really messed up themes and imagery. This is the book for you. It's a classic for a reason and why Pinhead is so terrifyingly popular.
The Hellbound Heart: A Novel by Clive Barker, Paperback
The adaptation of this book is part of the whole reason why I love horror. It's so soul sucking and just bothers you on a whole other level. The movie is good, but the book is better.
The Ruins by Scott Smith, Paperback
Post apocalyptic zombie story. This one does have a movie adaptation that I thoroughly enjoyed. It focuses on infected children that start off learning in school until an incident occurs. The ending will have you contemplating for a good while.
The Girl With All the Gifts by M. R. Carey, Paperback
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Currently do not have an adaptation
These are horror novels that currently do not have any sort of film attached to it.
The girl believes she is a mermaid and goes to some extreme lengths because of it. IF YOU ENJOY BODY HORROR, this is a perfect fit for you. Even myself, had to take a pause.
Chlorine: A Novel by Jade Song, Paperback
Really messed up dystopia where the meat industry isn't about the animals anymore. It's the poor. It's people. It has a really messed up message and the ending twists your gut in how gross it is.
If you're easily sick by gore or detailed descriptions...
Tender Is the Flesh (B&N Exclusive Edition)
Main character is the last of an apocalyptic event where people 'fall into the sky' of sort. The intro is so sad. So disturbing. So bleek.
Pretty good alien invasion sorta sci fi esque horror
All the Fiends of Hell by Adam Nevill, Paperback
Disgusting. Shocking. Its whole point is just that. Extreme to the point where we start to cross boundaries of what is okay to involve in fiction for enjoyment.
I wouldn't say this is for enjoyment. This is gross. But if thats what you like. Hey, it...
Playground by Aron Beauregard, Paperback
Family who does a lot of messed up acts. Live in the middle of the appalachian's. The main character's mother is abusive and is a serial killer. Basically groomed her children in assisting. It's very disturbing. It does have SA in it. Please take ca...
Brother by Ania Ahlborn, Paperback
Please please please read this book! I love it so so much. I originally listened to it. It originally came from a reddit post through R/No sleep podcast and it is genuinely so well written. So creepy. I fell in love with it and I suggest it to everyo...
Penpal|Paperback
Scout leader and troops on an island. Another man shows up and a lot of messed up events come up. This is not an easy read. This is for strong horror eyes.
The Troop by Nick Cutter, Paperback