The Cutting Room
Dark Reflections of the Silver Screen
by Ellen Datlow, editor, Peter Straub, Kim Newman, Genevieve Valentine, David Morrell
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Pub Date Oct 14 2014 | Archive Date Feb 22 2015
Description
"Superstar editor Datlow makes no missteps in this reprint collection of dark tales involving movies and moviemaking."
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“This themed anthology revolves around the idea that the
separation between what is real and what we see on film is not as clear as we'd
like to think it is. What if, for example, the Wicked Witch of the West didn't
stay in Oz? What if James Dean got a second chance at life? These are just some
of the weird-but-cool ideas explored in this tempting volume of stories from
renowned editor Ellen Datlow, who collects 23 scary tales by the likes of Peter
Straub, Genevieve Valentine, Robert Shearman, Laird Barron and more.”
—Kirkus
“This collection of 23 stories should appeal to fans of horror and SF primarily, though noir and hard-boiled-mystery readers should feel welcome too.... Definitely worth checking out.”
—Booklist
“It's pretty much a given that an Ellen Datlow anthology will at least be good, if not great... 'The Cutting Room' is no exception.”
—Bookshots
“Horror cinephiles and bibliophiles will have extra cause to rejoice this Halloween: The Cutting Room, a literary anthology, is an October treat.”
—Diabolique
The credits have rolled, but the lights are still off. Something is lurking on the other side of the screen. There are dark secrets, starving monsters, and haunted survivors who refuse to be left on the cutting room floor. But that’s okay, right? After all, everybody loves the movies....
Here are twenty-three terrifying tales, dark reflections of the silver screen from both sides of the camera. James Dean gets a second chance at life—and death. The Wicked Witch is out of Oz, and she's made some very unlucky friends. When God decides reality needs an editor, what—and who—gets cut? These award-winning, bestselling authors will take you to the darkest depths of the theater and beyond.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
STARRED REVIEW
“Superstar editor Datlow makes no missteps in this reprint collection of dark
tales involving movies and moviemaking. The one original piece, Stephen Graham
Jones’s “Tenderizer,” is a haunting exploration of tragedy on both a personal
and national level. A.C. Wise’s “Final Girl Theory,” about a cult film that’s
an “infection, whispered from mouth to mouth in the dark,” is disturbing and
gory without fetishizing its horrors. Kim Newman’s brilliant “Illimitable
Dominion” tells an alternate history of Edgar Allen Poe, Roger Corman, and
American International Pictures that’s particularly suited to film buffs who
will probably spot the (initially) subtle changes to the time line. Film critic
and author Genevieve Valentine provides both an entertaining story (“She Drives
the Men to Crimes of Passion!”) and an enlightening introduction, while even
Douglas E. Winter’s “Bright Lights, Big Zombie”—the literary target of which
has long faded—still holds up reasonably well. Strong stories by Gary McMahon
and Gary A. Braunbeck, as well as poems by Lucy A. Snyder and Daphne Gottlieb,
are also worth noting, but really, the entire volume is outstanding.”
—Publishers Weekly
Praise for Ellen Datlow
“The field’s leading anthologist.”
—Washington
Post on The Best Horror of The Year, Volume 6
-On Lovecraft's Monsters
“Ellen Datlow's second editorial outing into the realm of Lovecraft proves even
more fruitful than the first. Focusing on Lovecraftian monsters, Datlow offers
readers sixteen stories and two poems of a variety that should please any fans
of the genre.”
—The Arkham Digest
“Editor Ellen Datlow has put together an anthology that will rock your liquid
fantasies. Tachyon Publications has produced an excellent themed anthology.
Lovecraft enthusiasts will plunge into the volume and be happily immersed in
the content.”
—Diabolique Magazine
“Where else, in one anthology, can a reader jump from roman noir werewolves to
steampunk tanks in the Amazon to tales of forbidden love on the Innsmouth shore
to Pinkerton agents in the Wild West?... Fortunately, we have Ellen Datlow to
lead the way.”
—Hellnotes
“Each story is a dark wonder and the volume itself is absolutely gorgeous,
sumptuously illustrated throughout with steampunky-baroque original art by
World Fantasy Award-winning artist John Coulthart. Lovecraft’s Monsters is a
must-have for every fan of dark speculative fiction, so click on the cover
graphic and grab it!”
—The Tomb of Dark Delights
“Datlow brings together some of the top SF/F and horror writers working today
and has them play in Lovecraft’s bizarre world. And that’s a delight.”
—January Magazine
“[A]n amazing and diverse treasure trove of stories. As an avid fan of
Lovecraft’s monstrous creations, THIS is the anthology I’ve been waiting for.”
—Shattered Ravings
-On Hauntings
"This diverse 25-story anthology is a superb sampling of some of the most
significant short horror works published between 1985 and 2005. Editor
extraordinaire Datlow (Poe) includes classic stories from horror icons."
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
"With her keen eye for craftsmanship, prolific anthologist Datlow always
delivers first-class entertainment, whether her genre-at-hand is sf, fantasy,
or, in this case, horror."
—Booklist
"Anytime you sample a collection edited by veteran anthologist Ellen
Datlow (Snow White, Blood Red; Teeth; Supernatural Noir), you know that you are
in for a treat."
—Shroud Magazine
"Datlow once again proves herself as a master editor.... Highly
recommended."
—Arkham Digest
On Darkness: Two Decades of Modern Horror
"Make sure you are in a safe place before you open it up."
—New York Journal of Books
"An anthology to be cherished and an invaluable reference for horror
aficionados."
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Darkness promises to please both longtime fans and readers who have no clue
what 'splatterpunk' was supposed to mean."
—San Francisco Chronicle
"Eclectic...a complete overview of some of the best horror stories
published in the last twenty years."
—SF Site
Marketing Plan
Consumer and trade advertising
Promotion at major genre conventions including Worldcon, World Fantasy, and Readercon.
Promotion targeting horror-themed online media
Launch party at the KGB Fantastic Fiction Reading series in NYC
Planned book giveaways on Goodreads and other online outlets
Promotion on editor's website (www.datlow.com) and social media (www.facebook.com/EllenDatlow)
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781616961671 |
| PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Reviewer 198446
Firstly, thank you for allowing me to read this advanced copy. Wow, just wow! I absolutely loved the stories in this book, each one freaked me out and unnerved me. The writing is amazing the only fault I can find is that there wasn't more stories, I plan too recommend this to my book club and all the horror loving friends. I love the central theme and the writing style, it spoke more of old times rather than the newer styles that rely on shock tactics. Absolutely brilliant I plan to keep an eye on the authors contained within. My personal favourite was the hanged man, it built the suspense up and then scared me senseless. Pure brilliance.
Jennifer M, Reviewer
An interesting array of horror stories, all with a motion picture theme. I'm always interested in reading an Ellen Datlow edited title. She does an excellent job of choosing well written, interesting works, both by authors with whose works I'm very familiar and those who are new to me. I particularly liked the James Dean story!
Paula D, Reviewer
This is another enjoyable horror anthology edited by Ellen Datlow who is probably the most famous anthologist in modern speculative fiction (horror, science fiction and fantasy). All of the stories in this anthology deal with films in one way or another. They span a wide arc, from comedy, to tragedy to sheer horror. Very entertaining. Especially if you love the movies.
Susan M, Reviewer
An anthology of stories about "what if" the characters in the movies are more than what you think they are? Included in this book are tales involving movies and moviemaking. They are dark and scary tales. The tales span a number of genre so that mystery readers, science fiction readers, etc. would enjoy this anthology. While I recognize several of the authors in the book, I found new authors that I discovered I enjoyed reading and will be keeping my eyes open for their works. Ellen Datlow is an excellent editor of anthologies. She has done an excellent job with this collection. Read it!
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