by Ellen Datlow
First published 2020
This anthology cannot focus on a single protagonist because it presents eighteen separate horror stories from different authors. Each tale explores the dark side of cinema and television. The stories range from secret reels of a cursed film masterpiece to modern livestreamers who pursue clicks at any cost. Writers like Josh Malerman, Stephen Graham Jones, and Laird Barron contribute original works that reveal the evil lurking behind cameras and between film frames. The collection spans both the golden age of Hollywood and contemporary digital media. Characters face supernatural threats connected to movies, television shows, and streaming platforms. The stories examine how our obsession with screens can lead to terror and destruction. This Blumhouse Books horror original brings together established names in the genre to explore what happens when entertainment becomes deadly.
Genres: fiction, horror, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: anthology, obsession, supernatural-elements
Period: Golden Age of Hollywood, Contemporary
480 pages · Paperback · Anchor
Content warnings: violence