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It Came from the Multiplex: 80s Midnight Chillers

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September is Halloween Eve and I am seriously enjoying all these horror anthologies. This collection of stories is themed on 80’s horror movies and catches that era well. Drive In movies and haunted houses, cursed movie theatres, werewolves, some Lovecraft, the devil, aliens, and a bit of psychological terror thrown in.

The first story is Alien Parasites from Outer Space and I was immediately excited just by the title. How much more 80’s can you get than that?! Even better though, the next story is titled Return of the Alien Parasites from Outer Space! It has gore, is disgusting, and overall just wonderful. A Cronenberg story with the main character chasing extreme horror movies so he can do his “ritual”. A fresh look on a serial killer. Creepy trick or treaters. An epic haunted movie theatre story from Stephen Graham Jones.

My favorite in this collection is Creature Feature. The Old Ones are continuously fed movies and “snacks” to keep them at bay and stop them from ending us. It’s been a really good year full of “stealth” Lovecraft movies so this one was an extra treat for me personally.

Pick up this book to get you in the mood for spooky season or if you just love horror things.

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While some of these stories were not necessary what I would call scary they are filled with the classic 80s horror cliches. Would definitely recommend if you are a fan of 80s horror movies for that reason but don't expect to be chilled to the bone.

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I had high-ish hopes for this collection, but I was sorely disappointed. Most of the stories were banal, and some were downright offensive (looking at you, Kevin J. Anderson's closing story "Special Makeup," which featured a "g**sy curse," adding a stupid stereotype to copious uses of the slur--sloppy and gross in 2020). I did enjoy "Creature Feature" by Gary Jonas--about a Lovecraftian audience--and Stephen Graham Jones's story was diverting enough, though it was still pretty slight. Everything read as throwback, but not in a good, fun, campy way--in a largely (though not exclusively) heteronormative, default-white-characters, cruelty and violence for its own sake kind-of way.

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I received an ARC of this book thanks to NetGalley and publisher Hex Publishers in exchange for an honest review.

Though admitting so might revoke my 'horror fan' badge, I must be honest and say that I've not seen many 80s horror films. I've seen a decent chunk of cheesy, almost comedy horror films though and this was absolutely the tone this anthology was going for. It was a whole lot of fun but I want to make this clear in case people are expecting more of a violent slasher/sexual horror vibe. This anthology is mild on those elements but is all the stronger for it in my opinion, instead serving up some good old cheesy horror fun. I agree with other reviews that it would benefit more from being compared to 60s or 70s horror films.

Number of stories: 14
Great stories: 3
Good stories: 7
Meh stories: 3
Stories using the slur 'gypsy': 1

ALIEN PARASITES FROM OUTER SPACE/RETURN OF THE ALIEN PARASITES FROM OUTER SPACE-I am combining these two stories together as they are essentially one story (a story and its 'sequel'). This was a fun story about a teen who goes to see a movie about alien parasites and realises that the movie may be more real than it appears. I wish the sequel had been included later on in the anthology as it was a little repetitive when it followed straight after the first one and I think I would have enjoyed a break later on. The first one was also by far the stronger story for me with the sequel not being as good. But both were fun romps with some neat details, and they were a good way to introduce the tone of the anthology.

NEGATIVE CREEP-This had the really cool concept of kids being stalked by some kind of entity which behaved in uncertain ways. I really liked how films were incorporated into this story and I thought it was a lot more clever and original than some. It wasn't my favourite but it had strong moments and managed to stand out.

HELLULOID-This was the story where I realised just how strong the cinema/movie theme was. Honestly I don't really remember much about it, apart from that it used film reel in a kind of interesting way but the plot itself wasn't very gripping.

RISE, YE VERMIN!-Some neat lesbian representation here but not much else going for it sadly. It felt like it was a retread of previous stories with the bug and film reel motif, and it really struggled to stand out as unique to me. It was at this point I wondered if all the authors had been given the same specific brief for writing stories.

THE CRONENBERG CONCERTO-A man recounts his personal history of going to the cinema to watch horror films. For most of this story, I was kinda meh. Then something happened and I fell in love. This was deliciously dark and really caught me off guard, which made the ending all the better. I adored this story and I think it will stay in my mind a long time.

CREATURE FEATURE-A fun story about a teen who gets a new job at a very unusual movie theatre. This uses a type of horror I'm not a huge fan of but it really was a more lighthearted horror read and it deserves points for uniqueness. Ended a little abruptly but all in all, a good romp.

INVISIBLE-A chilling tale of a serial killer and how he selects his victims. This was another unique way to incorporate the cinema theme and I really enjoyed it. Parts are definitely hard to read but this didn't skew super graphic which I appreciated. The ending was really neat and dark in a good way.

SCREEN HAUNT-A woman afraid of everything creates a horror movie. This was a little hard to follow but had some great moments and imagery. I really liked parts of it, I just wish it had been told in a clearer style.

THE DEVIL'S REEL-A travelling man comes to a small town and opens up a cinema with a nefarious purpose. A lot happened in this story and I appreciated the pacing and plot elements. It went big scale and fit well into the movie theme for that reason.

ON THE ROCKS-Four teenagers go to see a werewolf film. This ended far too abruptly and was a little predictable, which was a shame because I dug the writing style.

COMING ATTRACTIONS-Four teenagers use a broken panel in a cinema to stay after dark. This story was amazing! I was completely gripped throughout and it actually properly scared me which rarely happens. A definite gem and my favourite of the collection.

LATE SLEEPERS-A student leaves his house in disarray after a family Thanksgiving meal and goes to the cinema. I really liked the main idea of this story and it did have a creeping sense of dread throughout. However, the ending was a little unclear (and not in a good way, just in a confusing way) which was a bit of a shame. Still a strong concept though!

SPECIAL MAKEUP-Okay, so this story has a great idea with the horror item but uh, repeatedly uses the g slur for traveler. And the whole plot is based around a 'gypsy curse'. I was actually pretty shocked to read this because I thought everyone had the memo now that it's not okay but apparently not. It was a shame as well since it was the last story so I was left feeling a bit sour about the whole thing.

Overall, this anthology is a very fun one with a strong theme and some truly great stories. Most of the stories kind of overlap a bit and so I think more variety could have been beneficial, but the second half is much more varied and so I found it more entertaining. Maybe a rejiggling of the order of the stories would have helped? Either way, this is perfect if you're looking for a quick campy read this Halloween and I'm very glad I picked it up.

Overall Rating: 3.5/5 stars

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This anthology is the perfect way to get into the spooky season or prepare for some horror movie binge watching. I would give this anthology 3.75 stars! When it comes to reviewing anthologies, this is a pretty high score for me, because the stories are often hit or miss. I have to say, there were definitely more hits in this grouping.

I was a little confused as to the purpose of this anthology when I first began reading it because I wasn't sure if it was really meant to supplement a horror convention or if that was just part of the story. However, turns out the Colorado Festival of Horror is a real event (that sadly had to be postponed this year due to Covid-19) and this anthology was made in its honor.

The general theme of the stories in this anthology was 1980's horror films at multiplexes. I was charmed by the love and enthusiasm the two hosts Bret and Jeanni Smith shared in their foreword. It made me approach this anthology with an open mind and a desire to 'enjoy the show'. I felt like the Intro and first couple stories were light on the horror and fit the theme beautifully....great way to start! After that point, the stories became more complicated and gruesome, however I really appreciated seeing how all of the authors decided to represent the theme. As far as the different writing styles went, I felt the organization of the anthology was done in a way that made them feel fairly cohesive.

Ultimately, I wouldn't be able to say that I completely disliked any of the stories. My personal preference leaned towards the stories that included more of the 80's part of the theme, however I appreciated how creative and unique all of the writers were.

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It took this anthology a while, but the final tales really delivered!

As with any collection of stories, some hit the mark with me and some didn't. The ones that impacted me the most were:

CREATURE FEATURE by Gary Jonas. This one was imaginative, mysterious, fun and scary all at once.

INVISIBLE by Mario Acevedo. Serial killer at the drive-in. That's all I'm going to say. There were lots of twists with this one.

THE DEVIL'S REEL by Sean Eads and Joshua Viola. The church-going community gets all riled up over a new multiplex coming to town. Turns out they were right to be riled!

COMING ATTRACTIONS by Stephen Graham Jones. What's behind that panel in the men's room where the trough used to be, before they replaced it with urinals? What happens at the old Winchester theater, when it's all closed up in the middle of the night, but there are lights flickering inside? You'll have to read this and see.

LATE SLEEPERS by the legendary Steve Rasnic Tem. I'll admit it, I'm a HUGE fan of Tem's work and have been since I was in my early teens. This story is no exception. Welcome to Paradise Cinemas! This was my favorite story in the collection.

SPECIAL MAKEUP by Kevin J. Anderson. What happens when the special effects makeup person is tired of an egomaniac of an actor and finally has had enough of his BS? Read this and find out.

All of the authors in this collection have writing chops, as evidenced by quite the impressive list of accomplishments credited to each one of them in the CAST & CREW section. There is no doubt that all of these authors are qualified, it's just that their work didn't tickle me in the way I liked to be tickled. Your mileage may vary.

There is also a section about the SPECIAL EFFECTS TEAM, crediting the illustrators whose work is featured in this volume. I enjoyed the graphics they provided.

I wish NIGHT AT THE MULTIPLEX had more of a balance to it, which would have made the reading go a bit quicker for me, but overall it's a decent collection, one with a few final stories that blew me away before this appeared on the screen:

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*Thanks to the publisher, the authors and NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest feedback. This is it.*

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This collection is rooted in the bright, gory world that nurtured my love of horror. Referencing just about every movie or genre you could want, these stories touch on one cultural milestone after another, leaving the reader thoroughly immersed in a neon-lit nightmare world. Not every story is great ( although some are fantastic), but if you're a fan of the 80s aesthetic and the films that created the horror genre as we know it, this is a must-read. Illustrations add an extra thrill to the widely varying stories. Highlights for me were "Special Makeup" by Kevin Anderson, in which a makeup artist is tasked with handling a high-maintenance horror movie actor appropriately named Lance Chandler; and "Creature Feature" by Gary Jonas, in which a beleaguered theater owner tries desperately to entertain monstrous guests.

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It Came from the Multiplex: 80's Midnight Chillers is an anthology of horror all set in the 1980's. The stories all revolve around the movie theater and the silly, campy, and. or plain out gory horror films that were very popular in the 1980's. In other words, it is a celebration of some of my favorite movies as a child growing up in the 1980's! The movie titles that are sprinkled throughout the book are some of my favorite movies! So, of course I was absolutely excited to have the chance to preview this Advanced Reader Copy courtesy of NetGalley.

The stories range from mediocre to above average. Most of the stories earn a solid 3/5 stars with a few earning 2/5 stars. The notable stories were Helluloid by Dayton Ward & Kevin Dilmore, Creature Feature by Gary Jonas, and Invisible by Mario Acevedo. These were the most entertaining tales out of the 14 stories which were presented. Overall, it was a fast light read and perfect for the spooky season . . . especially for someone who is looking for light horror. I rate this collection 3/5 stars.

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Here we have a gathering of horror short stories that are set in and around cinemas, multiplexes, and drive-in theaters! Creature features are a large, along with big 80's horror movie energy.

Unfortunately, in its entirety this collection just wasn't for me! I love a good 80's horror vibe, I love some corny creature horrors and creepy haunted cinemas! But a lot of the stories weren't my thing and I didn't find myself enjoying most of them!

What I enjoyed:
My favorite of the bunch is SGJ's, Coming Attractions, about a group of kids who sneak into a theater after dark to test the well-told myth they have heard that ghosts fill the seats every night to watch movies. It has such an eerie ending!! The concept is so much fun and feels like the kind of thing that every small town cinema has as a horror story that kids tell one another. I love the way the story turns from that to more sinister, and leaves you with a haunting feeling.

I didn't enjoy the story titled The Croneberg Concerto by Keith Ferrell, but I can't say it's because it was poorly written, but rather it is TERRIFYING and I was LOSING it. Sometimes horror is so gory that I can acknowledge it's a fine story but it was so skin-crawling horrifying and gross! And genuinely freaked me OUT!

What I didn't love as much:
A few stories felt so fun in concept, but I didn't love the execution! Some of the storytelling felt very rushed in transitions. And there were a couple that I just felt left an icky feeling behind for me. The last story, Special Makeup by Kevin J. Anderson is about an actor who gets "cursed" by a "g*psy" and I was like?? What on earth?? Why am I reading about a "g*psy curse" with all of the stereotypical toppings in the year 2020! Why am I reading that!

Thank you so much to Hex Publishers and NetGalley for a copy of this!
My review will be posted along with my September wrap-up of books read on my blog at the end of the month!

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You can see my full review and discussion in my September 25th, 2020 Friday Reads.
https://youtu.be/qKOiqsWgqc8

This was about as good as I had hoped. Overall, I'd say this was a mediocre set, but most of these are still tolerable. Only 2 or 3 were so bad I wish I never read them. The theme definitely helped. I didn't expect much out of this, but I chose it because I thought I would at least appreciate what the stories are meant to honor: the 80s horror multiplex experience. Granted, I was born in '90, so that was before my time, but I always loved 80s horror.

The best stories in here are
1) Creature Feature by Gary Jonas. This was a story about a multiplex that showed old classics, but there's a catch. Lovecraftian horrors exist within, and the multiplex is the only thing that can contain it. I was so pleasantly surprised here. This was the 7th story, so I had become resigned to not expect much from this. Luckily, this would precede several other gems.
2) The Devil's Reel by Sean Eads and Joshua Viola. This is a story about he sinful and negative influence of the multiplex. I really enjoyed this because it mocked Christianity while still using the mythos. That said, I wish the ending went a different direction. It was a little too safe.
3) Coming Attractions by Stephen Graham Jones. A few teens breaks into an old multiplex that is said to be haunted. They quickly realize they're in over their heads. This one might have been the most genuinely creepy and dark. Jones gives exactly what I want, and may be the best of the collection.

Many of these had potential, but they ended up messing up in one way or the other. Sometimes they were too safe. Other times it was too out there to make sense. Then others failed to take a good idea to fruition in a way that left us wanting. Late Sleepers by Steve Rasnic Tem is a good example of this; it was a great story that didn't take it far enough while also playing it too safe imo.

I also want to mention that the last story played on racist stereotypes. Early on, there's some classic sexist comments, but the other used a character to give a more modern commentary on it which I appreciated it.

Ultimately, would I recommend this? If you're a fan of 80s cinema, then yes. I think there is enough to appreciate even if it isn't a new favorite.

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I enjoyed the stories but had a hard time reading it as an ebook so I wasn’t able to finish. Really looking forward to reading this physically I’m the future!

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I wanted to read this because the cover grabbed my attention. Most of the stories were ok, 2 stood out and where really great (the first and last). One of the stores I'm still mad I even had to read (The Devil's Reel) and honestly if it weren't for Devil's Reel I'd even consider this to be YA horror.

Some of the stories I had to go back to make sure I didn't miss anything because they came to a conclusion quickly and I felt like something was missed each time but I didn't miss anything.

Overall it was alright, quick popcorn read.

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The moment I saw It Came from the Multiplex: 80s Midnight Chillers, I was interested. I mean just from that cover alone how could I not want to check it out. Plus I have been on such a nostalgic kick lately. It's been about 2 months but I did pick up a book that was set in the 90s which I enjoyed a lot. I mean I may not be super familiar with the 80s but I like watching the old 80s movies. This anthology is based around movies so I was excited for that. Overall I have to say this was an enjoyable experience. There were some really good stories which I enjoyed a lot. Some I could have read a full book on the story. Others fell flat for me and I just didn't find as enjoyable. Since this is a short story collection, I decided to write little comments on each story. That way it's easier for me to remember the story. I am sorry some of these are vague. I didn't want to keep too much away to spoil the story for you. I do have to say after reading this I will definitely be checking out other works by some of these authors.

<b> Alien Parasites From Outer Space By Warren Hammond </b>

Okay so damn was not expecting things to go that way but it's a horror anthology so shouldn't be surprised. Honestly such a fun short story that takes place at a drive-in. I thought the ending would be different but once again horror anthology. The next story continues the story on so excited for that.

<b> Return of The Alien Parasites From Outer Space By Angie Hodapp </b>

Well that was the second part and I'm guessing final part to the first story. I really enjoyed it. It's fun seeing characters who don't like eachother work together. I loved how they used their environment to help their situation. I could see this being a novella because I wanted more.

<b> Negative Creep By Alvaro Zinos-Amaro </b>

So wasn't a big fan of this story unfortunately. I honestly wasn't really sure what exactly was going on. So I think that is why I didn't enjoy it as the other ones.

<b> Helluloid By Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore </b>

Okay so it's probably just me but this gave me some Phantom and the Megaplex vibes. They are different since this deals with ghosts. I just was reminded of that movie. Anyway I enjoyed this one. I learned never do a seance right before work is about to start. I also was confused by who was who since it's so short. I did wish it was longer.

<b> Rise, Ye Vermin! By Betty Rocksteady </b>

This is another story that I wasn't 100% sure what was going on. I do know this one involves bugs which grosses me out lol. I honestly would love another story involving Jenn and Christi. We got to learn a little about them and I honestly would love more of their romance and what they've dealt with and what's to come.

<b> The Cronenberg Concerto By Keith Ferrell </b>

So this was probably my least favorite story so far. I just felt like it dragged on too much and there was nothing really creepy about it. The character would do these rituals but they weren't really explained. Towards the end it basically mentions the things he has done but it kinda was just added in real quick.

<b> Creature Feature By Gary Jonas </b>

I think this was my favorite so far. I felt like it was perfectly paced for a short story. It didn't drag on. I also was very entertained by it. I also found it pretty funny. I would read more from this author.

<b> Invisible By Mario Acevedo </b>

Okay but damn this was another one I really ended up enjoying. It creeped me out. I want to say more about this one but I feel want I have to say is a bit of a spoiler. But let's just say it reminds me of a certain tv show. If I say what show it gives away the ending and that part was really good!

<b> Screen Haunt By Orrin Grey </b>

I feel for this one it could have been longer. I do think it's an interesting concept especially creating a movie and then it's come to life right in front of you. However I guess I just wanted more to it but I get that leaves more mystery to things.

<b> The Devil's Reel By Sean Eads and Joshua Viola </b>

Eh I have to say once again I wasn't really a huge fan of this one. It just wasn't for me. I read it but just didn't really pay full attention because I wasn't invested in it.

<b> On The Rocks By K. Nicole Davis </b>

So this story just flew by. I enjoy that it had to do with werewolves. So far there haven't been any werewolf stories. I do wish the end scene ended up lasting a little longer. I was getting into it and before I knew it the story just ended.

<b> Coming Attractions By Stephen Graham Jones </b>

Stephen Graham Jones is the only author in this short story collection that I have actually read from before. I enjoyed this one. I like that he gave us some backstory first. Then we get into the present with the kids following up on the story in the present. Then everything is explained and wrapped up. It was enjoyable

<b> Late Sleepers By Steve Rasnic Tem </b>

This was another story that I thought was just okay. I'm honestly a bit confused by it. I don't really fully understand what happened in this story.

<b> Special Makeup By Kevin J. Anderson </b>

So I feel from the title alone you have an idea what this story was going to be about. I ended up enjoying this one. It was fun that this story takes place on a film set. Even though I pretty much knew what was going to happen it ended up being such a fun read. Even had a little laugh at the end of the story

*I just want to thank Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a free copy of this book in exchange for me honest opinion.*

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Talk about your 80s slasher stories. It was a little much for me to be honest, as these brought me back to my youth and movies that scared the daylights out of me, but it was a fun read.

While the first two stories seemed to be tied together, but the rest were their own stories. Their own twisted stories with a def 80 movies feel to them. The book, while twisted and somewhat disturbing, its was a ton of fun to read and took me on a nice trip back to the 80s!

Be warned, this is not for the faint hearted. If you were a huge fan of 80 slasher movies, then this is the book for you!

Thank you to #NetGalley and Hex Publishers for this fun ARC in exchange for my review.

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I don't often read this kind of book but it sounded interesting so I just had to read.
I enjoyed the stories. Very well done.

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It Came From the Mutiplex: 80s Midnight Chillers is an anthology of short stories that are set in a movie theater in the 1980s. Specific, much? There are 14 stories from authors Betty Rocksteady, Warren Hammond, Dayton Ward & Kevin Dilmore, Angie Hodapp, Alvaro Zinos-Amaro, Keith Ferrell, Orrin Grey, K. Nicole Davis, Gary Jonas, Mario Acevedo, Sean Eads & Joshua Viola, Steve Rasnic Tem, Stephen Graham Jones, and Kevin J. Anderson.

The most noticeable thing about this collection was the amount of detail in each theater. I think every author really wrote about their childhood or teen years and placed whatever dollar-a-pop, sticky floored cinema they tromped through years ago. That element added levity, despite the dark subject matters some of them focused on.

Some of the stories felt similar compared side to side. Whether it was a similar antagonist or the general gist of the whole thing, it felt stuck on repeat at times. There’s a range of (how to put this?) “cinema-themed” monsters to appeal to every generation of movie goers, like the Atomic Age of creature features and the Satanic Panic, but that range was populated by the majority of the authors. A few of the shorts suffered from weak endings, which is a shame considering the time spent developing such full bodied settings. The final short story also didn’t sit well with me, as it took place on a movie set and not a theater. Why break the theme and the consistency? I would have loved to seen more female authors on the roster, as well.

Alright, onto the good stuff. This anthology was FUN! I’ve encountered all sorts of horror fans and the majority of them love the films of the genre more than anything. Reading about horror movies/movie-themed horror was like getting the best of both worlds. I enjoyed the premise of the collection and those who seek out 80s homage horror will definitely like it. Book worms can devour this in a day with a slim page count. This is my first book from Hex Publishers & I’ll be keeping an eye out for more of their creative titles down the road.

IT CAME FROM THE MULTIPLEX: 80s MIDNIGHT CHILLERS will be available for purchase on September 15th, 2020. You can order this directly from Hex Publishers by clicking HERE.

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This collection will be a fun fall time read for short story lovers. For my tastes these are mostly just okay short stories and I wish some of them were a little longer. But if your looking for a solid creepy/weird collection of stories with 80s horror vibes I definitely reccomend this collection. I also love that they all centered around cinema. 🎥

Average rating: 3.09 Stars
Star rating of individual stories:
ALIEN PARASITES FROM OUTER SPACE
Warren Hammond- ⭐⭐
RETURN OF THE ALIEN PARASITES FROM OUTER SPACE
Angie Hodapp- ⭐⭐⭐
NEGATIVE CREEP- ⭐⭐⭐.5
Alvaro Zinos-Amaro
HELLULOID Dayton Ward
and Kevin Dilmore- ⭐⭐⭐.5
RISE, YE VERMIN!
Betty Rocksteady- ⭐⭐⭐.5
THE CRONENBERG CONCERTO
Keith Ferrell- ⭐⭐
CREATURE FEATURE
Gary Jonas- ⭐⭐⭐.75
INVISIBLE
Mario Acevedo- ⭐⭐⭐
SCREEN HAUNT
Orrin Grey - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
THE DEVIL'S REEL
Sean Eads and Joshua Viola- ⭐⭐⭐.5
ON THE ROCKS
K. Nicole Davis- ⭐⭐.5
COMING ATTRACTIONS- ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stephen Graham Jones
LATE SLEEPERS
Steve Rasnic Tem- ⭐⭐.5
SPECIAL MAKEUP
Kevin J. Anderson- ⭐⭐⭐

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🎥 It Came From The Multiplex: 80s Midnight Chillers 🎥
An AMAZING anthology of all things horror that bring you back to being at the movie theater in the 80s. Remember back when you went to see your very first movie in the theater? The excitement you felt, the smell of stale popcorn, the sticky floors, the uncomfortable seats, and the sound of the film real going??? This book brings it all back. It has everything from 80s horror in your hand. I am definitely going to recommend this book, especially around this time of year.
🎥 What was your first cinematic adventure??

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LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book!! It truly was like you were transported to a 80s slasher movie. Nostalgia for the win! Each story was truly so much fun. Highly recommended to any horror fan.

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Unfortunately, I don't think I was the intended audience for this anthology. I love the idea of stories set in a movie theater and 80's movies. These all really leaned into the cheesiness of cult classics, which is fine, but not for me. I can see other people enjoying it.

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