Ramsey Campbell is a British writer regarded by many critics as one of the great masters of horror fiction. His work is celebrated for its depth and unsettling atmosphere, often delving into psychological terror and disturbing themes. Campbell's skill in building suspense and exploring the darker aspects of the human psyche establishes him as a standout author in the genre. Future generations will likely view him as the leading horror writer of his era, on par with legends like Lovecraft or Blackwood.
The story delves into Leo Parker's unsettling experiences following his seemingly perfect time in Alphafen. After his departure, he is plagued by haunting nightmares where familiar places morph into disorienting mazes and his spoken words turn dangerous. The chilling presence of mysterious creatures captured in his photographs hints at awakening an ancient Alpine legend. As Leo grapples with the dark consequences of his journey, he realizes that the true horror may be yet to unfold.
The book features a structured layout, providing readers with a clear overview of its contents. Each section is organized to guide the reader through the material, highlighting key topics and themes. The table of contents serves as a roadmap, making it easy to navigate the chapters and locate specific information. This organization enhances the reader's experience by facilitating a better understanding of the book's structure and flow.
The book features a comprehensive table of contents, outlining its structured approach to the subject matter. Each section is carefully organized to guide readers through the key themes and concepts, ensuring clarity and ease of navigation. The layout indicates a systematic exploration of topics, allowing for efficient reference and study. This structured format enhances the reader's understanding and engagement with the material presented throughout the book.
Tower of Fear is a lost Karloff and Lugosi film. Researcher Sandy Allan vows
to track it down. She learns how haunted the production was and survivors are,
and becomes haunted herself. The film contains a secret of Redfield, a titled
family. For fertility the Redfield land demands a sacrifice and a band of
ideal victims is heading there.
When Ramsey Campbell first encountered the Three Stooges, he was only a bemused spectator. Now he’s an admirer, and this personal appreciation celebrates the reasons. Few Hollywood comedy teams have endured like the Stooges, either in length of career or in continuing to entertain. One secret of their longevity was how their line-up often changed. Moe and Larry were the constant personnel, supported over the decades by Shemp and Curly and a trinity of Joes, one of them uncredited. In Six Stooges and Counting Campbell argues that the impermanence of identity is a frequent theme of their films, one aspect of the anarchy they incarnate. Once he believed there was little to their comedy but knockabout, and in this book he demonstrates how wrong he was. You’ll learn of their influence on Kubrick and Tarantino, and may it be present in Fassbinder’s films and Hong Kong action movies as well? You’ll find them playing Shakespeare and Greek tragedy, and figuring in Beckett and Bram Stoker. To quote Bridget “I think that anybody who doesn’t like the Three Stooges just never really watched.” Ramsey Campbell looked at them afresh and hopes this book will make the reader do that too.
Haunted Houses have intrigued and terrified the human mind for millennia. From folk tales about remote cabins, to Victorian ghost stories, to Hollywood blockbusters, the iconic crumbling walls and creaking doors have maintained themselves as a staple of horror. Weird House Press has gathered 13 of the finest voices in modern horror to construct and breathe unlife into haunted houses of their own. In these pages you will find cliffside mansions brimming with death, Lighthouses that serve as beacons of madness, and cursed architecture with a mind of its own. Explore abandoned homes with dark secrets and stand face to face with malevolent specters and demoniac spirits. Stories included in 13 Haunted Houses: UP ABOVE - RAMSEY CAMPBELL EDDY BOY - JAMES CHAMBERS THE BIRDHOUSE - DOUGLAS WYNNE DEATH PLATE SEATING FOR 1000 - SARAH READ HOME, SAFE AND SOUND - EMMA J. GIBBON DEEP DOWN INSIDE - EVANS LIGHT TEA HOUSE VIGNETTES - SARA TANTLINGER 27 FALSHAM STREET - TONY RICHARDS GLIMMER - JASON PARENT RUNNING THE NERVE GHOST - SIMON CLARK DEATH RATTLE - TIM CURRAN HONEYMOON IN BURNING BEDLAM - RICHARD GAVIN THE LAST HAUNTED HOUSE STORY - PHILIP FRACASSI
The book features a structured Table of Contents that outlines the organization and key topics covered within. It provides an overview of the chapters, guiding readers through the material and highlighting the main themes and concepts presented throughout the text. This layout enhances navigation and allows for easy reference, making it a valuable resource for readers seeking to understand the content efficiently.
Paul Dunstan is brought back to Fellstones to participate in the village
festival. When he grew up he moved away to hide from his adoptive parents and
from the influence of the seven ancient stones on the green. As he begins to
recall what he fled from, the festival will revive the purpose for which an
occultist called down the stones from space...
