This book was a wild ride of emotions for me. I was expecting one thing going in and boy was I wrong but in a good way. Paul Tremblay never ceases to disappoint with his books. The book has dual timelines, the original movie and the reboot and it really gives you a different viewpoint of people in general and the true definition of a monster. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will buy a copy once its published. Thanks, NetGalley.

This book was too much of a horror for me. Some people may like this genre of disturbing and mind bending horror so in that case, read it

In this succinct horror novel by Paul Tremblay we are introduced to a young group of filmmakers as they embark to make their debut horror movie in 1993. However, tragedy strikes and the movie is not to be. Over the years scenes from the movie end up "leaked" online and the film develops a cult like following, which in the time of the reboot, results in the film being given a second chance. The sole survivor from the original crew, who on further reflection I'm not sure he is actually named throughout the book he's referred to as "Thin Kid" or "Weird Guy," is recruited to help on the new film. We jump back and forth between '93 and the present and often there are 'script' pages thrown in.
This book was such a fun one to read. It was a great horror novel which had a fast pace, and it was refreshing to read a horror book that wasn't over 500 pages ( we're looking at you Mr. King). The only thing that did seem to get a little old was the Thin Kid's self-loathing and degrading commentary, but there was even a purpose to that which was revealed at the end of the book.
The characters were weird and quirky and felt real. There were scenes that genuinely left me feeling creeped out, unsettled, and dare I say horrified. The ending of this book literally had me screaming. I really don't know what else to say, this was just a great book!

The release date for this book is June 11, 2024 go preorder a copy!

Really good. This is my first Paul Tremblay book and it won't be the last. It's a slow burn but the character development is excellent. Tremblay is an incredibly talented writer, so even though the book is somewhat slow paced, it never feels boring because the writing is so good and the characters are so well developed (and entertaining). The ending definitely doesn't disappoint, although I would love to sit down with Tremblay and ask him so many questions! All in all, a fantastic read.

Thank you to William Morrow @Williammorrowbooks and Netgalley @Netgalley for the e-arc. All thoughts are my own.

QOTD: What’s your favorite film from your childhood?

In 1993 a group of four filmmakers made Horror Movie, a disturbing, art-house horror flick. But only three of the four scenes were ever released to the public. However, it’s still grown a large fanbase.

Now three decades later, Hollywood is pushing for a big budget reboot.

The man who play “The Thin Kid” is the only surviving case member. He remembers all too well the secrets that are buried with the original screenplay.

He’s going to help remake the film, but at what cost?


This is the type of horror book I love to read. It’s creepy, compelling, and it leaves me wondering what the heck did I just read! Like, I read this book a week ago, and I’m still thinking about it. I read this after a long mind-numbing day at a managerial conference, my brain was fried, and I used every last brain cell to read this book. It’s also told from past and present, with the mixed media sprinkled in. Staying engaged was so worth it because this book was just so good! I did struggle a little with the format, but I am almost entirely convinced this was a combination of my e-reader and my long days. This book reeled me in, hooked me, and then just didn’t let go. Oh, and unsettling isn’t quite the right word, but it’s one that works. I did spend a lot of the book wondering when the “horror” element was going to shine through, but then it came forth and it was worth it.

Check this one out if you are looking for a fun horror book that will leave you feeling quite unsettled.

4.5 rounded up from me.

Thank you NetGalley & William Morrow for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. This review can also be found on Goodreads.

This was...a trip. A very unique take on the "cursed horror movie" trope. The movie, "Horror Movie", is a notoriously unfinished film that has lore galore. Years after a disastrous end, three clips and the screenplay show up online and the frenzy begins. Now, 30 years later, Horror Movie is finally hitting the big screen with a huge remake honoring the film that was never finished.

There is only one surviving cast member of Horror Movie, the "monster" of the story: Thin Kid. Readers are brought into an alternating timeline of Then & Now, told by the Thin Kid in present day. He takes us through his method acting, the filming itself, and the ultimate tragedy that ended the movie before it was finished. We get bits of the original screenplay at the end of each chapter that take us through the entire movie. By the end of the book, we're left with an understanding of what happened Then & a cliffhanger of what is happening Now.

The narrative of the book kind of threw me for a loop. The vibe: a fictional memoir intertwined with a screenplay that reveals the stomach turning secrets of a movie that almost never was. It's trippy, it's interesting, it made my stomach turn more than once. But I'm feeling...unsatisfied? The longer I think about it, it feels like it was missing *something*. It's one I'll never forget, that's for sure.

Had to DNF. The characters were so annoying and it was too much of a slow burn. Not interested at all.

Thank you to Netgalley, Paul Tremblay, and publishers for the e-ARC of this book!

Solid 4 for me.
I'll be honest, I was super excited to get to read this one and from page 1 it kept me engaged throughout the entire book. Once the school scenes kept going along I kind of figured what way it was going and I was honestly rooting for Thin Kid by the half way mark, especially in the movie scenes. But then by the end of the flashbacks on set I was just filled with dread on and off.

This reads very much like a horror movie, with quite a bit of gore mixed in there. The ending left me wanting to know more. I kept saying "What the **** is going on" a lot, as well. Definitely going to listen to the audiobook and also buy a physical copy when it comes out.
This will probably be one of those hit or miss things for people.

Very good! I imagined it playing out as an actual movie! It was a bit confusing at first since it jumped around with the order of the story but it was really good and definitely kept me hooked! Some of the parts really made me think about life! I would love for this to be turned into a movie because I think it is a very interesting concept for a book and movie! Also the way that little things were thrown in throughout the book to give clues about the main character and what the making of the movie turned him into was really cool! The twist at the end was not something I saw coming but it was a perfect way for a horror book to end!

This book kept me on the edge of my seat because of the tone and ambience surrounding the idea of found footage. The Thin Kid, the only surviving cast member, relays what he remembers from the infamous movie that was never officially release. Rumors swirl about what happened, but only he knows the truth. The more we learn about the characters and movie, the more we're drawn into what happened. I enjoyed this for the creep factor and its ability to pull me in, but I struggled with the pacing of the book. There are multiple time jumps and descriptions that can take you out of certain scenes. This is my first Paul Tremblay book and I enjoyed the idea of a found footage movie, but the more I read, the less I was rooting for any of the characters. If that was the intention, then it was well done. The ending was not what I was expecting and I appreciated seeing how that played out!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was interesting. I typically enjoy books from Paul Tremblay, but this one might have been too much for me. It’s definitely “unforgettable” and for fans of horror I would recommend it. I couldn’t follow the chapters as well as I would have liked and I don’t handle gore that well, but for other people this might be the perfect book!

This was…weird! Eerie, chaotic, incomprehensible at times. I need to think about this one a little more…see if I can better wrap my head around it. Or maybe, as the book says, it is void.

I just finished reading and had to flip back. I thought maybe the last page cut off or something. I am shocked by the ending of this book. Well, shocked and kind of pissed. I spent all this time to be left hanging. Part of me likes that, but a bigger part of me hates it. It feels so unfinished, but that’s the fun part-sort of.
I was uncomfortable halfway through this book and it only got worse. This was a good thing though. I haven’t felt this uncomfortable in a book in a very long time. It made me want to keep reading.

I fully requested this book because the cover is very very very similar to the cover of "Home is Where the Bodies Are" by Jeneva Rose. I was curious about the theme/plot/book, since this is clearly something that would peak my interest. However, I feel that it fell a bit short for me.

This book was interesting. It is a bit slow to start, for me at least, and it left me wondering along the way. Sometimes I like that feeling but this book even at the end I was still left wondering what the heck is truly happening. I felt like the ending didn't end the way I thought it would, it kind of went out like a slow sizzle versus the bang you would have expected.

The timeline, back and forth and then also having the movie portion made it hard to follow at times. I did enjoy the visualizations though that Paul made.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for my E-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in return for a fair and honest review.

I'm not gonna lie; I picked this one up because I got Paul Tremblay mixed up with another author that I adore. When I realized my mistake, I was disappointed, as I've read A Head Full of Ghosts and thought it was just meh. This book, however? A totally wild ride.

I won't waste time on a synopsis, because you can read one anywhere. It's about the making of a horror movie and we move back and forth from past to present. No big deal. But the sense of dread this book evoked was palpable. It was just as if I was sitting in a theater watching the strangest film, knowing terrible things were going to happen and I did NOT want to be a witness to them. My stomach was in knots the entire time I read.

Horror fans, don't miss this one. It's original and terrifying. Four out of five stars.

Tremblay does it again! Another incredible book that plays with our expectations while deftly navigating multiple points in a timeline and film script to create one heck of a journey. If life didn’t get in the way, I could’ve finished this one in one sitting. This is his best work yet. Highly recommend!

In 1993, a young man is asked to appear in a horror film by a woman he knows. He doesn't have any acting experience but is told that his part only has a few lines. The movie is a low budget film with a just a few cast members and crew. Pages of the screenplay are also included. The film was never released and the few clips that have surfaced plus the strange stories surrounding the making of the movie have made it really popular. There are many unsettling events that happen during the filming including, mostly involving the Thin Man. Valentina, the director, and Cleo, the screenwriter, take many chances to get their movie made the way they imagine it. In alternating chapters, we learn that the Thin Man (we never know his real name and this is his character's name in the movie) is the only one alive 30 years later. He begins the process to remake the film. This is a unique take on a horror movie and how the surviving cast member becomes an urban legend.

Horror Movie is a ‘cursed film’ book about an indie horror movie. It centers in on one of the central actors in the movie, and it toggles between the filming of the movie in the past and the character’s current life. This book is not your typical cursed film storyline. It is gritty and disturbing, and some of the visuals Paul Tremblay creates for you will stick with you for a long time. I feel like I should have seen the ending coming, but wow, it got me, and I definitely won’t be forgetting it any time soon.

Sinister. Disturbing. Creepy. I loved it. From the Thin Man to the delusional fans and directors. This is a book that will stick with you long after reading it.

Ooo I loved this book. I watch a lot of horror movies so a book about a horror movie reboot sounds amazing. I will say I guessed the ending but there were a lot of red herrings that helped keep interest. I will be reading more books by this author.