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October Film Haunt
October Film Haunt | Michael Wehunt
4 posts | 3 read | 4 to read
Horror Movie meets the scope and emotion of Stephen King in this heart-pounding, magnetic tour de force novel, destined to become an instant classic, about a woman pulled into a cult horror film that is determined to have a sequel, by critically acclaimed author Michael Wehunt. Ten years ago, Jorie Stroud was the rising star of the October Film Haunt - a trio of horror enthusiasts who camped out at the filming locations of their favorite scary movies, sharing their love through their popular blog. But after a night in the graveyard from Proof of Demons - perhaps the most chilling cult film ever made, directed by the enigmatic Hlne Enriquez - everything unraveled. Now, Jorie has built an isolated life with her young son in Vermont. In the devastating wake of her viral, truth-stretching Proof of Demons blog entry -- hysteria, internet backlash, and the death of a young woman -- Jorie has put it all, along with her intense love for the horror genre, behind her. Until a videotape arrives in the mail. Jorie fears someone might be filming her. And the "Rickies" - Enriquez obsessives who would do anything for the reclusive director - begin to cross lines in shocking ways. It seems Hlne Enriquez is making a new kind of sequel...and Jorie is her final girl. As the dangers grow even more unexpected and strange, Jorie must search for answers before the Proof of the movie's title finds her and takes everything she loves. This riveting and layered horror novel unleashes supernatural terror in a world where truth can be manipulated, and nothing is as it seems. Beautiful and horrifying, with an unforgettable cast of characters, The October Film Haunt will shock and delight readers all the way to its breathless final page. "So unique and steeped in 21st century paranoia and dread you won't be able to read this alone at night." - Paul Tremblay "The horror in here is palpable, but the writing itself is just as scary: How can one pen have this many good lines in it?" - Stephen Graham Jones
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TorieStorieS
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Mehso-so

I wanted to love this one…It‘s got a strong multimedia feel which I do love, but like the main character, Jorie, I love horror for that frightening, ankle-tingling chill that this failed to deliver. Maybe I‘ve gotten harder to scare, but despite the unsettling imagery, I never had that darkly delicious sensation! The backstory feels contradictory & unnecessary, slowing down the pace of this overlap of urban legend, Internet fervor & scary stories.

dabbe I want that bird. 🖤🐦‍⬛🖤 1mo
TorieStorieS @dabbe Hahaha! He‘s sitting on a jack-o-lantern that lights up and came from a little boutique in Galena, IL years ago on a trip with my mom and aunt! 1mo
dabbe @TorieStorieS So cool! 😍 1mo
TorieStorieS @dabbe Thanks!! The only annoying thing is that it takes those little button batteries! 😊 1mo
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Melismatic
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The tagged makes me so excited for what‘s to come from this author. The book is exactly as advertised (‘Horror Movie‘/‘The Ring‘ maybe through a Stephen King-esque lens), but also fully delivers on heart with this large cast of characters and heart-pounding, unsettling scares. This book is out next week and is ideal for #SpookySzn. Wehunt definitely “belongs” with us horror nerds. 👑

My thanks to St Martins Press/Net Galley for this ARC! 👻

Melismatic Photo is of a pumpkin cinnamon bun I scarfed down in 3 seconds prior to heading to Brooklyn Book Festival yesterday. If you‘re ever in the area, Cloudy Donuts is so *so* fantastic. 2mo
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AmandaBlaze
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Pickpick

'The October Film Haunt' is an interesting, atmospheric book. The October Film Haunt is a group that goes to former movie sites and explores the setting. While exploring 'Proof of Demons,' a local teenager dies. Jorie, the leader of the group, disappears into isolation. One day, she receives a video cassette called #FuneralWatching. Someone has found her. Well-written with cerebral chill and thrills. 4 stars.

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Melismatic
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Starting in on this ARC. Usually when blurbs compare to Stephen King, I get a bit nervous because it‘s a tough comparison to live up to especially when it comes what I think King does best: well-fleshed out characters.

So far, I‘m a few chapters in and it‘s clear there‘s no need to worry. I‘m thinking I‘ll like this much more than ‘Horror Movie‘. 🍿