{"id":57508,"date":"2020-10-15T06:31:28","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T06:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xenodochial-archimedes.45-76-20-142.plesk.page\/2020x110x1classic-horror\/"},"modified":"2022-11-29T17:52:25","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T17:52:25","slug":"classic-horror","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrsbishop.com\/2020\/10\/classic-horror.html","title":{"rendered":"Spooky Books for Fall: Classic Horror – Mrs. Bishop"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Happy FIRST day of October! It\u2019s officially spooky season, witches! If you haven\u2019t seen my previous post (Spooky Books for Fall: For Every Type of Reader<\/a>) this month I\u2019m rounding up all of the spooky books for you. I\u2019ve been reading like a madwoman and picking some favorites for you. This week\u2019s book round up is all \u2018classics\u2019. Maybe just cult classics. But, classics nonetheless\u2026. <\/p>\n

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You can\u2019t talk classic or gothic suspense without mentioning Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier<\/a>, you just can\u2019t! I have been recommended this book over and over, and seen it mentioned countless times. So- at the end of last year, I picked it up. I read it all in one day. I kept turning the pages- waiting and waiting for something really creepy to happen. Did it? Not exactly. But, I kept turning. This book isn\u2019t scary or thrilling in that sense\u2026but it\u2019s all about that slow build. The unknown, and the \u201cwhat happened?\u201d. Why is your new Husband so quiet about his wife? Why is the maid so strange? What secrets does your new home hold? It\u2019s a slow to get started story- but I kept going because I had to unravel the mystery. If you can\u2019t handle scary- this is a good classic pick for you.<\/p>\n

The Queen of Classic Horror<\/h4>\n

Shirley Jackson is kinda the queen of classic horror. Of that eerie, spooky, keep you looking over your shoulder feeling. I\u2019ve always been a fan of the movie The Haunting<\/a>, and the Netflix show The Haunting of Hill House <\/a>gave me the major heebie jeebies. So, I finally decided to pick up a copy of the book<\/a> to see if I got the same chilling feeling. While it is much different than it\u2019s big screen counterparts- it is still just as tension building and spine tingling. It\u2019s different than I expected, but still spooky enough to warrant being on this list. If you want a popular classic from the queen herself- pick this one up. It\u2019s made me want to pick up more of Shirley Jackson\u2019s works ASAP. Tis the season!<\/p>\n

The King of Classic Horror<\/h4>\n

I asked my Mom what one of the scariest books she ever read was and she said it was definitely Pet Semetary<\/a>. Stephen King, the actual King of horror could be on every spooky reads list from here on out- but this one stands out. She said it kept her up at night, and actually really freaked her out. Which is what you\u2019re looking for when you want a scary read, amiright? I honestly cannot remember if I\u2019ve ever read this one! Sacrilege I know\u2026but I\u2019ll have to give it a go and see. In case you\u2019re wondering though, my favorite King novel is Tommyknockers<\/a>. I\u2019ve read it at least 4x.<\/p>\n

No Sparkly Vampires\u2026<\/h4>\n

I don\u2019t think you can ever make a classic horror anything list- whether it\u2019s books, movies, haunting characters, etc\u2026without including Dracula <\/a>himself. I mean, he\u2019s DRACULA. The vampire supreme. He\u2019s made an appearance on more than one occasion in my personal nightmares. While I can\u2019t vouch for the novel- the movie Dracula with Gary Oldman and Keanu Reeves<\/a> is one of my all time faves. I started watching this film at my Grandma\u2019s at a WAY too young age\u2026but it\u2019s one of the reasons I love horror so much. (Everyone is always SO surprised when I share with them how much I love horror movies. We all have our vices, I guess?)<\/p>\n

Ahh, back when Vampires were vampires (sorry, Twilight, I just can\u2019t with you)- Interview with the Vampire <\/a>is my favorite rendition of a classic vampire story. I love the movie as equally as the book which is rare- but I mean, Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt<\/a>?! I\u2019ve watched it at least 50x. At least! It\u2019s probably tied with Dracula, honestly\u2026 But, the book is good too. Chronicling the life of vampires and the search for the meaning of life,etc. But, it is also a little slow. So if you don\u2019t have too much time, skip it and watch the movie. I won\u2019t tell\u2026<\/p>\n

I thought for a long, long, long time on what to include as the last book in this series. But, then I was watching Gilmore Girls (as usual\u2026) and this book was mentioned and I was like, \u201coh yeah!\u201d. Rosemary\u2019s Baby<\/a> is ultra creepy and slightly terrifying- just for its content alone. I mean, spoiler<\/strong>\u2014devil baby. Yikes! It\u2019s another one that also has an accompanying movi<\/a>e, that is- you guessed it, also super creepy! <\/p>\n

Okay, okay- after revisiting this list, I think we\u2019re going to have to have a Book Club\/Movie Watching Club type situation going on. Who\u2019s in? Let\u2019s just read all the classic horror novels, then rent all the movies! Boom, October is booked! <\/p>\n

Leave me a comment and let me know what your favorite classic horror novel is! <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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