Whether you love all things horror novels or movies, then watch out. These classic novels have been made into some of the best horror movies to hit the screen.
‘The Birds’ by Daphne Du Maurier - Daphne wrote some of the most compelling and terrifying novels in the twentieth century. In her story ‘The Birds’, it follows a farmhand, his family, and community who are attacked by flocks of birds and seabirds in kamikaze missions.
Carrie by Stephen King - Carrie White isn’t the most popular of fashionable girl but she has a gift; she can make things move by concentrating on them. For instance, a door would lock or a candle will fall - all with her mind. This was both a power and a sin as she was able to do kind acts for friends and also by taunting her classmates. Her powers caused her to be normal and go to prom. However, after one act of cruelty, her gift turns into a weapon of horror that her classmates wouldn’t forget.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley - Probably one of the most monstrous stories of all time, Frankenstein's follows Victor Frankenstein and the creature he created. On the surface, the novel is tense and steadily mounting horror, but on a lower level, it explores deeper the end of conscience and solitude.
The Shining by Stephen King - Jack Torrance has the perfect chance of a fresh start when he gets a new job at the Overlook Hotel. As an off-season caretaker, he has plenty of time to reconnect with his family and write. However, once the harsh winter kicks in, the quaint location becomes even more remote and sinister. And the only person to notice the weird forces are a uniquely gifted 5-year old, Danny Torrance.
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