Danse Macabre Challenge

[J.T. Adams]

So I took the ten novels he discussed in Danse Macabre, found them and read all of them. Wondering if anybody else has done this (knowing that most of these novels were pretty popular so most people have probably read at least some of them)and which one was their favorite. Mine was Richard Matheson's The Shrinking Man. By the way, well worth ones time it would be to read all ten of these discussed in the book if you haven't already.

Tell God thankya

[omm poppa mow mow]

I don't recall the challenge, BachmanKing. The only (?) thing that made an impression on me what what SK said about humor/horror....Rosemary's Baby etc. But thanks for the heads-up...his other story recommendations have been just what I needed.

[Timmy]

I'm a lame brain who has read NONE of those books (call me a commie and throw me off the board, I deserve it), but I want to enlist in the Danse Macabre Challenge!!! Ohh Hell yeah. Sign me up. I'll start like.. now. Who's with me???

[J.T. Adams]

I don't recall the challenge, BachmanKing. The only (?) thing that made an impression on me what what SK said about humor/horror....Rosemary's Baby etc. But thanks for the heads-up...his other story recommendations have been just what I needed.

It wasn't really a challenge, just SK discussing ten novels that really had an impact on the horror genre, and also ten novels he strongly recommended people read who are a fan of the genre. Anyways, some of these books he talked about were incredible, some of the best books i've ever read.

[Dana Jean]

I've read Danse Macabre many times, but can't remember all the books. could you list them here so I don't have to go look them up? (Yes, I'm feeling very very lazy.)

[GNTLGNT]

As a lad, I read many if not all of Ray Bradbury's works-and found them to be absolutely stellar-if you will...

[J.T. Adams]

I've read Danse Macabre many times, but can't remember all the books. could you list them here so I don't have to go look them up? (Yes, I'm feeling very very lazy.)

The House Next Door by Anne Rivers Siddons
Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
The Body Snatchers by Jack Finney
Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
The Shrinking Man by Richard Matheson
The Doll who Ate His Mother by Ramsey Campbell
The Fog by James Herbert
Strange Wine by Harlan Ellison
The Other by Thomas Tryon
The Exorcist by William Peter Blattey

[Jax]

The House Next Door by Anne Rivers Siddons
Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
The Body Snatchers by Jack Finney
Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
The Shrinking Man by Richard Matheson
The Doll who Ate His Mother by Ramsey Campbell
The Fog by James Herbert
Strange Wine by Harlan Ellison
The Other by Thomas Tryon
The Exorcist by William Peter Blattey

Sadly I've only read 2 on this list. Think I'll try to get my hands on the others, and dig in. Except for The Exorcist. Nope, can't do it. I can't even watch the commercials for the movie when that damned thing is coming on. And is there a creepier song ever than Tubular Bells?:eek2::ghostface: Maybe I should change my username to ChickenSh*t. :laugh:

[J.T. Adams]

Sadly I've only read 2 on this list. Think I'll try to get my hands on the others, and dig in. Except for The Exorcist. Nope, can't do it. I can't even watch the commercials for the movie when that damned thing is coming on. And is there a creepier song ever than Tubular Bells?:eek2::ghostface: Maybe I should change my username to ChickenSh*t. :laugh:

Yeah, believe it or not the Novel was more wicked, or evil than the movie. I understand.

[SRLocke]

Absolutely, Matheson's was the best. have you read his new one, "Other Kingdoms"? He's still got it in his 80's.

[J.T. Adams]

Absolutely, Matheson's was the best. have you read his new one, "Other Kingdoms"? He's still got it in his 80's.
No thank you for that. I will try to remember that. Everything i've read by Richard Matheson is really good. I know King's a big fan of this guy as well.

[Jax]

Yeah, believe it or not the Novel was more wicked, or evil than the movie. I understand.

I'm really glad that you told me that, because knowing me I'd get some wild hair up my a** later and attempt reading it. I'd have to say that the first 2 things on my scare/creep out list would be demons, followed by zombies. Ish!:eek2:

[Aericanwizard]

Afraid I've only read one on the list, that being The Exorcist. Unfortunately, I've not read Danse Macabre, although I'm keeping my eyes open for a copy. Happy reading everyone!

Long days and pleasant nights.

[J.T. Adams]

Danse Macabre becomes much more enjoyable if you read those ten novels first.

[Evil Queen]

I finished DM a couple of weeks ago....a very interesting & informative book, I did enjoy it. I have not read any of the ten books that you listed, Sir Bachman, but I recently purchased The Exorcist, so I am looking forward to reading that one. How did you do on the quiz he gave us in Chapt. VI? I scored a 25...out of a 100... :n:....I only saw 8 of those movies...here I thought I was a great horror fanatic...But I'm glad I have a list of what books & movies to look for, if King recommends them, then I think they're worth checking out.

[J.T. Adams]

I finished DM a couple of weeks ago....a very interesting & informative book, I did enjoy it. I have not read any of the ten books that you listed, Sir Bachman, but I recently purchased The Exorcist, so I am looking forward to reading that one. How did you do on the quiz he gave us in Chapt. VI? I scored a 25...out of a 100... :n:....I only saw 8 of those movies...here I thought I was a great horror fanatic...But I'm glad I have a list of what books & movies to look for, if King recommends them, then I think they're worth checking out.

Thankee,

Yeah, I know what you're referring to but I can't remember how I did on the quiz, I'll have to go back and check that out.

[momone53]

Yeah, believe it or not the Novel was more wicked, or evil than the movie. I understand.The novel was way more wicked than the movie; made creepier for me because I read it after I saw the movie and the Tubular Bells was going through my head the whole time.

And may you have twice the number.