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Hell House by Richard Matheson is a chilling tale that delves into the supernatural as a group of investigators are tasked with exploring a notoriously haunted house known for its malevolent energy. As they delve deeper into the mysteries of the house, each character is confronted with terrifying phenomena that test their sanity and survival. The narrative intricately explores themes of fear, reality, and the unknown, making it a gripping read for horror enthusiasts.
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If you're drawn to spine-chilling tales that blend supernatural elements with psychological tension, you may find this gripping story irresistible. It delves into the mysteries of a haunted mansion, offering a masterclass in building suspense and unease. With its eerie atmosphere and multifaceted characters, it could be a thrilling adventure for those fascinated by ghostly encounters and the unknown.

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Hell House

A lost horror classic from the author of I AM LEGEND

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For over twenty years, Belasco House has stood empty. Its shadowed walls have witnessed scenes of almost unimaginable horror and depravity. Two previous expeditions to investigate its secrets met with disaster, the participants destroyed by murder, suicide or insanity.

Now a new investigation brings four strangers to the forbidding mansion who are determined to probe Belasco House for the ultimate secrets of life and death. Each has his or her own reason for daring the unknown torments and temptations of the mansion, but can any soul survive what lurks within the most haunted house on Earth?

Hell House is the scariest haunted house novel ever written. It looms over the rest the way the mountains loom over the foothills. β€” Stephen King

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Richard Matheson's Hell House is often lauded for its intense atmosphere and psychological depth, making it a standout in the haunted house genre. Stephen King praised it as one of the scariest tales ever penned, highlighting its commanding presence in supernatural horror literature. The novel is appreciated for its chilling narrative and expertly crafted suspense.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399605564

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Richard Matheson (1926-2013)

Richard Matheson was born in 1926. He began publishing SF with his short story 'Born of Man and Woman' which appeared in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction in 1950. I Am Legend was published in 1954 and has been adapted to film three times. Matheson wrote the script for the film The Incredible Shrinking Man, an adaptation of his second SF novel The Shrinking Man (published in 1956). The film won a Hugo award in 1958. He wrote many screenplays (including The Fall of the House of Usher) as well as episodes of The Twilight Zone. He continued to write short stories and novels, some of which formed the basis for film scripts, including Duel, directed by Steven Spielberg in 1971. Further SF short stories were collected in The Shores of Space (1957) and Shock! (1961). His other novels include Hell House (1971) (filmed as The Legend of Hell House in 1973), Bid Time Return (1975), Earthbound (1982) and Journal of the Gun Years (1992). A film of his novel What Dreams May Come (1978) was released in 1998, starring Robin Williams. A collection of his stories from the 1950s and 1960s was released in 1989 as Richard Matheson: Collected Stories.

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