Brad Anderson’s Session 9 has been one of my favorite psychological horror films ever since I caught a theatrical screening of it at a 24 hour horror marathon in 2001, so it’s cool to hear that horror and dark fantasy author Christian Francis – who has previously written novelizations of the films Wishmaster, Titan Find/Creature, and Vamp – is giving Anderson‘s cult classic the novelization treatment, with Echo Horror Publications planning to send the book out into the world on October 4th – just in time for Halloween season reading!

 

Clive Barker's Books of Blood is a collection of horror short stories publicized in the mid-1980s. The series, which comprises several volumes, showcases Barker's unique blend of visceral horror, dark fantasy, and psychological depth. Introduces readers to a range of stories, each distinct yet interconnected by themes of violence, existential dread, and the supernatural. The stories are characterized by their exploration of human fears and desires, often delving into the grotesque and the macabre.

My Favorite Stories

The Midnight Meat Train: A man inadvertently discovers a horrifying truth about the New York subway system, leading to a confrontation with a monstrous figure named Mahogany.

The Yattering and Jack: A story that blends horror with humor, featuring a demon attempting to possess a man during Christmas.

In the Hills, the Cities: A couple who stumble upon a bizarre and terrifying ritual in a rural setting.

Dread: This story focusing on the concept of fear and the lengths to which one might go to confront it.

For the fans of the genre this books is a must-read.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32626.Books_of_Blood

https://horrornovelreviews.com/2012/08/29/revisiting-clive-barkers-books-of-blood-volume-one-review/

https://kendallreviews.com/book-review-books-of-blood-volumes-1-3-clive-barker/