This is a great read for vampire lovers! It's a swedish fiction novel that has been made into two film adaptations (that are definately worth checking out!) The story centers on the relationship between a 12 year old boy and a centuries-old vampire child. It is set in Stockholm in the early 80s- it is a disturbing tale between this unlikely friendship. It also delves into some pretry heavy issues such as social isolation, school bullying and existential anxiety. A great atmospheric read for the mature vampire lover!
30 Days of Night (Graphic Novel)
Another vampire themed book! Yay!
30 Days of Night is a well known film starring the 'swoon worthy' Josh Hartnett, this film is based on a 3-issue horror comic book mini series, written by Steve Niles and illustrated by Temple Smith. The series takes place in Barrow, Alaska. Every winter the sun doesn't rise for 30 days, the vampires then use this a good excuse to go on a killing spree on the local townspeople. The illustrations are beautifully creepy and a must have if you like a bit of gore in your comics!
Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin
This is one of the best selling horror novels of the 1960s, which has also been adapted into a well known horror film. This book centers on Rosemary Woodhouse, a young woman living in New York City with her struggling actor husband. After becoming pregnant with their first child, Rosemary becomes mysteriously ill and discovers that her neighbours are the leaders of a satanic coven. A chilling read about what can go wrong if your neighbours are satanists!
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
This is one of the first horror novels that combines sci-fi, the gothic and the romantic movement. It tells the story of a young science student who creates a grotesque but sentient creature in a science experiement. It is a heartbreaking and unnerving tale that brings up the question of what it is like to be human,loneliness and being rejected by society.
What are you reading this Halloween?
Carly x
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