Horror Movie

I've been craving a book that's a bit dark and twisted for a few weeks now, and after diving into ‘Horror Movie' by Paul Tremblay, all I can say is, be careful what you wish for. The novel spins a tale around a disturbing, supposedly cursed horror film from the '90s. Fast forward to the present day, and we follow the only surviving cast member as he grapples with the demons of the past and the remake of this eerie film.

Tremblay has clearly mastered the art of the unreliable narrator, keeping the reader constantly questioning the veracity of what's presented. We're perpetually at a disadvantage, navigating through twisted versions of the truth, with flashbacks intertwining the chaotic original shoot and the contemporary reboot. It's a narrative dance that keeps you on your toes, unsure of where reality ends and fiction begins.

While The Pallbearers Club was divisive because it didn't fit neatly into any one genre, ‘Horror Movie' has no such problem. However, to that end, it is lacking a touch of the depth of some of Tremblay's other works, among them, a real sense of character development. That said, this one will stick with me for a while (That ending...), even if it doesn't inspire as much of an emotional connection as something like The Pallbearers Club.

Okay talk about eerie! I was so unsettled and intrigued by Horror Movie. That ending too! Jaw dropped! I was not prepared for it. This was my first book by this author though I own others. I am excited to go back and read those now! I could easily see this as a cult classic.

I did find myself skimming towards the end at certain parts as they didn't seem to do anything to the story for me. Otherwise, solid read!

Thank you NetGalley, Paul Tremblay, and William Morrow Books for this eARC in exchange for my honest review!

Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay releases June 11, 2024!