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New York Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
New Horror Novels Full of All Types of Hauntings
We Live Here Now Pinborough's WE LIVE HERE NOW (Pine & Cedar, 287 pp., $28.99) starts off like a standard haunted house novel: There's a move to an old place in a remote location, and characters are dealing with the aftermath of something awful. There are creepy noises, unusually cold rooms, a looming raven and more. Yes, a list of clichés — but don't despair because this book quickly morphs into a Pinborough novel: atmospheric, immersive, surprising and as dark as wet tires. Emily suffered a fall that left her in the hospital with a shattered leg and fighting sepsis. After being discharged, she and her husband, Freddie, abandon their home in London and move into Larkin Lodge, a big house in Dartmoor. Like any old building, Larkin Lodge has creaks and drafts, but Emily thinks there's more going on. Books fly off the shelves, a protruding nail vanishes and then reappears, a Ouija board spells an incomplete message, and there's definitely something on the third floor. The house could be haunted, or post-sepsis psychosis could be making Emily hallucinate. More than just a haunted house novel, this is a supernatural psychological thriller. The closing chapters are a master class in twists. There's plenty of spooky stuff here, but what makes the book great is the way Pinborough mixes in Emily's human struggles. 'We Live Here Now' deals with grief, infidelity and dying love, in addition to blackmail, lies and murder. It's an intoxicating mix. This story is urgent and bold until the very end. The Night Birds Golden's THE NIGHT BIRDS (St. Martin's, 289 pp., $28) is a tense, chaotic horror novel that moves like a thriller. The Christabel — a half-sunken boat off the shore of Galveston, Texas — has sat abandoned for more than a century. Nature has reclaimed the vessel, which is now covered in mangroves and has been nicknamed the 'Floating Forest.' Charlie Book, an employee of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, is one of the scientists tasked with studying the strange ship, and he's so dedicated to the boat that he lives on it. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Thrill Geek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Thrill Geek
Universal Horror Unleashed Reveals More Details about 'Blumhouse's The Exorcist: Believer' Haunted House
Based on one of the most terrifying installments of the iconic film franchise, 'Blumhouse's The Exorcist: Believer' haunted house will immerse guests in a harrowing retelling of the film's descent into demonic possession. Everything begins at the market where a violent earthquake takes place. Later, guests will find themselves deep in the shadowy woods where best friends Katherine and Angela mysteriously vanish – only to be discovered days later with no memory of what happened. From there, the terror builds room by room as the girls' disturbing transformation unfolds, going from the hospital to the girls' homes to witnessing the actual exorcism as everyone is surrounded by supernatural chaos. The ghostly journey continues as guests explore the abandoned production warehouse throughout Universal Horror Unleashed, where they encounter the Prop Graveyard, one of the four themed immersive areas. Here, the line between inanimate and alive blurs, as guests face a supernatural collection of unsettling dolls, dismembered mannequins and other haunted objects from abandoned film sets that seem to move as guests walk through. Next door, guests can unwind in Premiere House, a tapas bar featuring the horrors of Blumhouse. Premiere House will serve a variety of signature cocktails and a surprising selection of signature shareable bites set amid an eerie atmosphere filled with movie props and twisted décor representing some of Universal's most recent Blumhouse horror films. Universal Horror Unleashed is Universal Destinations & Experiences' first-ever, year-round horror experience, set to open in Las Vegas at the AREA15 District on August 14. As guests enter the abandoned production warehouse, they'll encounter unimaginable monstrous creatures lurking around every corner as they brave their way through four themed immersive areas. The terrifying journey continues in four haunted houses that will bring to life their worst nightmares: Universal Monsters, Blumhouse's The Exorcist: Believer; Texas Chainsaw Massacre; and Scarecrow: The Reaping. The horror extends to the food and beverage offerings, with themed bars and food locations serving craft cocktails and themed bites in select areas, and a retail location with unique collectible merchandise and more. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here . Universal Destinations & Experiences will continue to share more details for Universal Horror Unleashed in the months ahead. For the latest information, visit UniversalHorrorUnleashed .com Clint Gamache is the owner of ThrillGeek. He started ThrillGeek to share his love of theme/amusement parks and pop culture with the world. You can find him at Halloween Horror Nights. Also, be sure to follow him on Twitter/X, Instagram @iamcg83
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
13th World opened Palmer fright park for 'Halfway to Halloween'
PALMER, Mass. (WWLP) – It's only May, but we're already halfway to Halloween. 13th World Fright Park made its second appearance in Palmer, bringing a chilling experience for all who dared to enter. 'I just loved it last time I came, and I really wanted to come back, especially since it's not Halloween time. Like, see what it's like. Not around Halloween,' said Layla Lempke of Wales. It was a chance for Halloween enthusiasts to preview the spooky surprises to come in October for one day only. One of the attractions is this maze filled with thick fog. It's a surreal sight as you navigate your way through these twisting passages. There is even a ride simulator that lets people feel firsthand what it's like to be buried alive. And their biggest attraction a haunted trail that takes you through a town called Moonlight Mayhem. 22News took a trip down the trail where 10 different buildings were set up each with their own terrifying theme. Some of the eerie settings were an abandoned motel and a Sisters of Salem convent. 'We just love it. We put the product together, People come out, they enjoy themselves, and that's when we get rewarded, when we actually see people enjoying what we put together,' said co-owner of 13th World Fright Park, Zeke Fortier. And a cast of monsters were found lurking around every corner. Including a new face, Mayor John King, named after the first settler of Palmer. We spoke to one of the actors who helps to bring the scares to life. 'It's a great time. It's it's fun. You know, I love doing it. I've always loved doing it,' said scarer Brian Soucy. And the 13th World Fright Park is sure to bring even more terror and excitement come Halloween. The park expects to open again in September for the 2025 Halloween season. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
