Getting Started with Horror Fiction: 6 Scary Books You Must Read (2022 Edition) @AdamCesare

Adam Cesare Today we're taking a look at not five, but six novels that'd be great for readers just starting out with horror fiction. As I say in the video, this introduction to the genre is sort of a sequel video to this one I made all the way back in December of 2017: youtube.com/watch?v=Nzcm5C_2H1M

You can find the books discussed in this video, along with all my other recent book recommendations in my Bookshop store here: bookshop.org/lists/project-black-t-shirt-recommends

The books listed in the video (and the links to buy them on either Amazon) are:
THE SHRINKING MAN by Richard Matheson: amzn.to/3xzGvEY
MEXICAN GOTHIC by Silvia Moreno-Garcia: amzn.to/3BSHaE7
MY HEART IS A CHAINSAW by Stephen Graham Jones: amzn.to/3BnSWVE
THE RETURN by Rachel Harrison: amzn.to/3RXLjfK
GHOUL by Brian Keene: amzn.to/3RYADgL
THE STORE by Bentley Little: amzn.to/3Ul17ut

If you want more info about my new comic series, DEAD MALL, you can get that here on Dark Horse's website: darkhorse.com/Comics/3009-937/Dead-Mall-1

Secure your copy of CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD 2: FRENDO LIVES in hardcover, ebook, or audiobook here: amzn.to/3GKD7sT
or from Bookshop here: bookshop.org/a/5187/9780063096912

Get the original CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD here: amzn.to/3JCrean
All amazon links are affiliate. Thanks.

If you want to find out more about me or my books, you can do that here: http://www.adamcesare.com
Follow me on Instagram at: instagram.com/adamcesare
Follow my twitter at: twitter.com/Adam_Cesare
Watch me act a fool on tiktok: tiktok.com/@adam_cesare

00:00 Question/Intro
0:52 DEAD MALL
1:11 Methodology
4:12 THE SHRINKING MAN
6:23 MEXICAN GOTHIC
7:40 MY HEART IS A CHAINSAW
10:10 THE RETURN
11:44 GHOUL
13:39 THE STORE

updated 2 years ago

Getting Started with Horror Fiction: 6 Scary Books You Must Read (2022 Edition)

Adam Cesare 2022-09-20 | Today we're taking a look at not five, but six novels that'd be great for readers just starting out with horror fiction. As I say in the video, this introduction to the genre is sort of a sequel video to this one I made all the way back in December of 2017: youtube.com/watch?v=Nzcm5C_2H1M

You can find the books discussed in this video, along with all my other recent book recommendations in my Bookshop store here: bookshop.org/lists/project-black-t-shirt-recommends

The books listed in the video (and the links to buy them on either Amazon) are:
THE SHRINKING MAN by Richard Matheson: amzn.to/3xzGvEY
MEXICAN GOTHIC by Silvia Moreno-Garcia: amzn.to/3BSHaE7
MY HEART IS A CHAINSAW by Stephen Graham Jones: amzn.to/3BnSWVE
THE RETURN by Rachel Harrison: amzn.to/3RXLjfK
GHOUL by Brian Keene: amzn.to/3RYADgL
THE STORE by Bentley Little: amzn.to/3Ul17ut

If you want more info about my new comic series, DEAD MALL, you can get that here on Dark Horse's website: darkhorse.com/Comics/3009-937/Dead-Mall-1

Secure your copy of CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD 2: FRENDO LIVES in hardcover, ebook, or audiobook here: amzn.to/3GKD7sT
or from Bookshop here: bookshop.org/a/5187/9780063096912

Get the original CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD here: amzn.to/3JCrean
All amazon links are affiliate. Thanks.

If you want to find out more about me or my books, you can do that here: http://www.adamcesare.com
Follow me on Instagram at: instagram.com/adamcesare
Follow my twitter at: twitter.com/Adam_Cesare
Watch me act a fool on tiktok: tiktok.com/@adam_cesare

00:00 Question/Intro
0:52 DEAD MALL
1:11 Methodology
4:12 THE SHRINKING MAN
6:23 MEXICAN GOTHIC
7:40 MY HEART IS A CHAINSAW
10:10 THE RETURN
11:44 GHOUL
13:39 THE STORE

Would you give THE HITCHER a ride? Incredible work here from Second Sight Films. #horrormovie #film

Adam Cesare 2024-10-18 | ...

FRIDAY THE 13TH (2009) 4K review (and defense!) #horror #moviereview #bluray #4kuhd

Adam Cesare 2024-10-08 | ...

The first film featuring the Jackie Chan Stunt Team? #bluray #jackiechan #martialarts #moviereview

Adam Cesare 2024-10-03 | ...

My new novel INFLUENCER is out today in paperback!

Adam Cesare 2024-10-02 | Hey let's talk horror movies and books while I also promote INFLUENCER. If you live in the US you can get signed copies of my books here: bit.ly/Frendolovesyou
Or find out more about INFLUENCER here: bit.ly/influencerpaperback

PSA: How to Find My New Book at B&N #horrorauthor #barnesandnoble #booktube #influencer

Adam Cesare 2024-10-01 | ...

Ghost Game (2024) Trailer w/ writer introduction

Adam Cesare 2024-09-26 | Let's watch the trailer for GHOST GAME, the new film from director Jill Gevargizian (THE STYLIST).

If you want copies of my books signed (US only, sorry), buy them from a local indie here: bit.ly/Frendolovesyou

Here's the link to buy GHOST GAME Blu-Ray (pretty sure that cover's not final): amzn.to/3ZELeUY

And follow director Jill Gevargizian here to hear about dates and cities for the theatrical release: instagram.com/jillsixx

Grab INFLUENCER on amazon here: amzn.to/4dkT0qF

The rest of my links to learn about me--Adam Cesare--and my books are here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

0:00 Introduction
01:31 Trailer

Let’s browse Vinegar Syndrome movies, books and posters at The Archive. #travel #horrormovies #film

Adam Cesare 2024-09-25 | ...

THE SUBSTANCE (2024) Spoiler-free Review #demimoore #margaretqualley #horrormovie #film #moviereview

Adam Cesare 2024-09-19 | ...

Let’s Visit ScarePros #Halloween and Christmas in Levittown, PA #travel #terrifier

Adam Cesare 2024-09-11 | A must visit shop that feels like a year-round horror convention.

Unboxing NEON VOID by Matt Ryan Tobin and basking in its #artbook beauty. #film #movieposters #art

Adam Cesare 2024-09-07 | ...

The best #vampire movie of 1987? That’s a no brainer. #horrormovies #fashion #horrorcollector

Adam Cesare 2024-08-29 | ...

The Best #Horror Coffee Shop in #Chicago? Or in the world? #travel

Adam Cesare 2024-08-26 | The Brewed in Chicago, IL

Clown in a Cornfield 3: the tour! With Paul Tremblay at Brookline Booksmith #horrorauthor #slasher

Adam Cesare 2024-08-23 | Please pick up a book, wherever books are sold. But if you're local to Boston: Booksmith has a couple extra signed copies.

Clown in a Cornfield 3: The Church of Frendo is out NOW!! #horrorauthor #booktube #slasher

Adam Cesare 2024-08-20 | Signed from a local indie: bit.ly/Frendolovesyou
amz: amzn.to/4dosr3R
Book tour 8/20-8/24: bit.ly/4fjr1cr

Alien: Romulus thoughts #alienromulus #review #spoilerfree #film

Adam Cesare 2024-08-15 | ...

AMA Clown in a Cornfield 3 releases in one week! Lets talk horror books and movies!

Adam Cesare 2024-08-11 | CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD 3: THE CHURCH OF FRENDO releases this month. Pre-orders help show the publisher there's interest in the series.

Signed from a local indie: bit.ly/Frendolovesyou
amz: amzn.to/4dosr3R
Book tour 8/20-8/24: bit.ly/4fjr1cr

Core memory (of teen slasher horror) #booktube #horrorbooks #slasher

Adam Cesare 2024-08-05 | Ask for them at your local bookstore or order direct here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

Let me in noooowww Spirit Halloween I need spooky vibes #halloween #spirithalloween #longlegs

Adam Cesare 2024-08-02 | ...

CUCKOO (2024) non-spoiler review #horrormovies #moviereview #neon #hunterschafer #danstevens

Adam Cesare 2024-07-31 | Follow for more movie talk, or find out more about me, my books, and the Clown in a Cornfield series here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

PSA: tell your friend who doesn’t ask booksellers for help #slasher #clowninacornfield #booktube

Adam Cesare 2024-07-30 | Of course there's always ordering it online, signed and personalized: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

A book signing surprise #horrorbooks #slasher #booktube

Adam Cesare 2024-07-30 | Grab a signed copy here: childrensbookworld.net/cesare-autographed-books

You ever make something you want everyone and no one to see? #horrorbooks #dance #dancechallenge

Adam Cesare 2024-07-26 | Please pre-order CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD 3 and learn about my other books here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

Clown in a Cornfield 3 and More New Horror Books (with me in them)

Adam Cesare 2024-07-25 | New horror release roundup time! Kneel down at the CHURCH OF FRENDO, explore the dark side of social media with INFLUENCER, hear about some cursed tales in BOUND IN BLOOD, and test yourself for coulrophobia with FEAR OF CLOWNS. Plus I talk about my book tour stops, the special guest authors I'll be touring with, the writing/publishing process, and more.

Pre-order a signed copy of Clown in a Cornfield 3 or Influencer here: bit.ly/Frendolovesyou
Or get Clown 3 on amazon here: amzn.to/3A0TLqr
Influencer on amazon here: amzn.to/4dkT0qF
Read more about the Clown in a Cornfield 3 book tour here: bit.ly/4fjr1cr
Grab a copy of Bound in Blood on amazon here: amzn.to/4fmjE4m
Or Fear of Clowns here: amzn.to/3LBPCM6
The rest of my links to learn about me--Adam Cesare--and my books are here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare
All amazon links affiliate.

00:00 Intro
00:34 The Clown in a Cornfield Series
01:17 Clown in a Cornfield 3 Preorders & Tour
04:09 Signed Books
05:41 Bound in Blood
08:13 Influencer in Paperback
10:29 Fear of Clowns Anthology

Clown in a Cornfield 3 Book Tour!!! #horrorbooks #slasher

Adam Cesare 2024-07-12 | Complete list of tour dates and links to RSVP/order books here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

The truth. #horrorbooks #booktube #clowninacornfield #goth

Adam Cesare 2024-07-08 | Get your own or find out more here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

I went to the Chattanooga Film Festival, HUMANIST VAMPIRE (2024) was the best movie I saw

Adam Cesare 2024-06-27 | Hey, I traveled to Tennessee to talk movies and sling books. It was an amazing time, you need to go next year. So let's talk about Ariane Louis-Seize's wonderful film HUMANIST VAMPIRE SEEKING CONSENTING SUICIDAL PERSON.

If you want to find out more about me or the Clown in a Cornfield books, here's that: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

KINDS OF KINDNESS (2024) Movie Review

Adam Cesare 2024-06-26 | Let's talk about the new Yorgos Lanthimos movie KINDS OF KINDNESS, and how it's a return to top form (top form being getting normies to flee the theater, shaken and upset). Starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, and more.

If you want to find out more about the CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD books or any of my other work, here's a link: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

🤡 🔪 🌽 Book 3 out August 20th. Preorder now. #bookcreator #horrorbooks #slasher

Adam Cesare 2024-06-23 | ...

Let’s go to Monster Vegan in Philadelphia #chill #goth #horrorshorts

Adam Cesare 2024-05-22 | An uncommonly aesthetic upload from me. But still horror-movie releated.

DEATHDREAM (1974) 4K UHD Review

Adam Cesare 2024-05-21 | Let's talk about Bob Clark's *other* horror classic in today's video.

If you want to find out more about me or my books, including the award-winning CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD series, you can do that here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

WITCH STORY (1989) Movie Review 4K Blu-ray Vinegar Syndrome

Adam Cesare 2024-05-17 | What do Troll 2, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3, and Superstition 2 have in common? Not a whole lot with their namesakes, that's for sure. Let's talk about Alessandro Capone's wild WITCH STORY.

If you want to find out more about me or my books, including the award-winning CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD series, you can do that here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

Phase IV (1974) 4K UHD Review - Vinegar Syndrome

Adam Cesare 2024-05-16 | Saul Bass... genius designer, but how's his sole feature as director? My answer may surprise you.

If you want to find out more about me or my books, including the award-winning CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD series, you can do that here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

Influencer Paperback Cover Reveal!

Adam Cesare 2024-05-16 | Full description and blurbs below. Please pre-order if you can: bit.ly/3UBCTNC

“Sizzling writing and a skin-crawling story make Influencer one of the most addictive horror novels I've read. It's deeply uncomfortable, deeply perceptive, and deliciously fun.”
—Darcy Coates, USA Today bestselling author of The Whispering Dead

Follow him or die...

Influencer, by Bram Stoker Award–winning author Adam Cesare, is a tense and timely psychological thriller told from alternating points of view about a teenage girl who begins to suspect the charismatic new kid may in fact be a murderous psychopath. As more and more of her friends fall under his influence, her suspicions begin to come across like jealousy. But is she right? And if so, how much more dangerous would he be toward someone who has discovered his secret?

A new and expanded paperback adaptation of the Audible Original, Influencer explores the dark side of social media and the cult of personalities that flourish there as the teens navigate their own fears about friendship and popularity, culminating in an epic battle of wills that will leave readers breathless.

“What's so scary about Influencer is how possible it is—how likely it feels, and just how convincingly real these characters are. I read a lot of scary stuff, but this is the only book for years to worm its way into my dreams and make me finish the book faster, just so I can maybe sleep again.”
—Stephen Graham Jones, New York Times bestselling author of The Only Good Indians

“Influencer is a real nail-biter of a thriller! Relatable characters, devious plot twists, and a breakneck pace. Highly recommended!”
—Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Rot & Ruin and Long Past Midnight

FLESHEATER (1988) Movie 4K UHD Review - Vinegar Syndrome

Adam Cesare 2024-05-10 | Let's take a look at the return of Bill Hinzman's Night of the Living Dead ghoul (or is it?) in 1988's FLESHEATER.

If you want to find out more about me or my books, including the award-winning CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD series, you can do that here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

The Tunnel (2011) Found Footage Horror Movie Review

Adam Cesare 2024-05-09 | Let's take a look at Umbrella's blu-ray of Australian subterranean shocker THE TUNNEL. Is it a stylistic predecessor to the first OUTLAST? Possibly? Anyway, it's on disc and it's streaming on Shudder.

If you want to find out more about me or my books, including the award-winning CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD series, you can do that here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

MEAN GUNS (1997) Action Movie Review MVD Rewind Blu-Ray

Adam Cesare 2024-05-07 | Let's talk Albert Pyun and take a look at his 90s action epic MEAN GUNS, starring Ice-T and a strange, somewhat against type turn for Christopher Lambert.

If you want to find out more about me or my books, including the award-winning CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD series, you can do that here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

INFESTED (2023) Shudder Horror Movie Review

Adam Cesare 2024-05-02 | Come for the discussion of Sébastien Vanicek's spider-iffic horror movie, why it landed him a gig directing a new EVIL DEAD movie, and stick around for discussion of the Shudder app.

If you want to find out more about me or my books, including the award-winning CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD series, you can do that here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

FRONTIER(S) Second Sight Blu-ray Review

Adam Cesare 2024-03-29 | Let's talk about Xavier Gens' 2007 entry into the New French Extremity, FRONTIER(S), recently released on snazzy limited edition blu-ray by Second Sight Films.

I ordered mine from our friends at DiabolikDVD, they seem to be out of this deluxe edition, but have the standard version of the same release: bit.ly/4ab3VSH

If you want to find out more about me or my books, you can do that here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

THE INSPECTOR WEARS SKIRTS (1988) 88 Films Blu Ray Review & IN THE LINE OF DUTY Box Set

Adam Cesare 2024-03-26 | Today we're looking at the Jackie Chan-produced and Wellson Chin directed THE INSPECTOR WEARS SKIRTS, starring Sibelle Hu, Sandra Ng, and Cynthia Rothrock. We also use it as a jumping off point to recommend the IN THE LINE OF DUTY box set, also available from 88 Films.

Get them at DiabolikDVD here for INSPECTOR: bit.ly/3Vwrocf
here for IN THE LINE OF DUTY: bit.ly/3vs6FvE

Or amazon has the DUTY set cheap atm: amzn.to/3xjaqUC

If you want to find out more about me or my books, you can do that here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

Whats in a Horror Pack? (unboxing Feb 2024s pack)

Adam Cesare 2024-03-20 | Hey, the folks at Horror Pack sent me another one of these and... kind of some great stuff here? Yeah, you're rolling the dice here with a blind box/subscription format, but obvious care goes into curation.

Find out more on their site here: horrorpack.com

If you want to find out more about me or my books, you can do that here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

The Greatest Slasher Trilogy Ever? THE ANGEL OF INDIAN LAKE by Stephen Graham Jones Review

Adam Cesare 2024-03-19 | I say a lot of hype stuff in this video and I think all of it's deserved. Have you read Stephen Graham Jones' trilogy? What did you think?

Pick up them up here on amazon: amzn.to/43r8OnL
Or order ANGEL OF INDIAN LAKE here on bookshop, the vendor that helps indies: bookshop.org/a/5187/9781668011669

If you want to find out more about me or my books, you can do that here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

RUN AND KILL (1993) Blu-Ray Review

Adam Cesare 2024-03-17 | Let's talk about Billy Tang's Category III shocker RUN AND KILL, and why it might be a good entry point into this particular genre of Hong Kong exploitation.

You can check this out (and see if it's in-stock) at Error 4444's site here: error4444.bigcartel.com

If you want to find out more about me or my books, you can do that here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

NIGHT OF THE BLOOD MONSTER aka THE BLOODY JUDGE (197) 4K Blu-Ray Review

Adam Cesare 2024-03-15 | This week let's talk about Blue Underground's new 4K UHD release of Jess Franco's 1970 shocker: THE BLOODY JUDGE, starring Christopher Lee. Why are there butts on the cover? Franco would probably approve, but there's more to it than that!

This is available on amazon here: amzn.to/48XoOPL
and from our friends at DiabolikDVD here: bit.ly/4a6RKG8

If you want to find out more about me or my books, you can do that here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

LOVE LIES BLEEDING (2024) Non-Spoiler Review

Adam Cesare 2024-03-14 | Were you a fan of director Rose Glass's debut horror flick SAINT MAUD and wondering how her new A24 crime/neo-noir stacks up? Starring Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, and Ed Harris, there's sure to be some deep (heated?) discussions about this one.

If you want to find out more about me or my books, you can do that here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

Why do I love HIGH TENSION (2003) so much? Lets talk about the 4k UHD and discuss spoilers.

Adam Cesare 2024-03-06 | Strap in for some blood, guts, and mispronounced French words & names. Today we're taking a look at Alexandre Aja's trailblazing early entry in the New French Extremity: Haute Tension.

I ordered my copy from our friends at DiabolikDVD. They seem to be out of the limited edition shown in this video? But they have the standard here: diabolikdvd.com/product/standard-uhd-high-tension-second-sight-uk-4k-uhd

But if you *need* the booklet and box amazon also the LE in stock here: amzn.to/43dKzJW

If you want to find out more about me or my books, you can do that here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

DIVINITY (2023) Blu-ray Review

Adam Cesare 2024-03-05 | Steven Soderbergh presents... eternally youthful muscles and bloody alien (?) fistfights. Let's discuss Eddie Alcazar's DIVINITY, out now from Vinegar Syndrome Pictures and starring Stephen Dorff, Moises Arias, Bella Thorne, Michael O'Hearn, and Scott Bakula.

If you want to find out more about me or my books, you can do that here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

The Ambulance (1990) Reviewing Larry Cohens Underseen Thriller

Adam Cesare 2024-03-01 | Excelsior! Eric Roberts sports superheroic early-90s styles as a Marvel comic book artist tracking down a mysterious ambulance in this shocker from Larry Cohen (IT'S ALIVE, BLACK CAESAR).

If you want to find out more about me or my books, you can do that here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

The Prophecy (1995) 4K UHD Review

Adam Cesare 2024-02-27 | Let's talk about Gregory Widen's sole feature directorial effort, the angelic action-thriller-horror-detective mash-up THE PROPHECY (1995) starring Christopher Walken, Virginia Madsen, and Elias Koteas. Recently on 4K UHD (along with its first to dtv sequels) thanks to Vinegar Syndrome.

If you want to find out more about me or my books, you can do that here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

What is Category III? Explaining Hong Kongs Most Disturbing Films with THE UNTOLD STORY (1993)

Adam Cesare 2024-02-22 | Let's give a brief primer on the 90s heyday of Cat III films as we take a look at Unearthed Classic's Blu-Ray of Herman Yau's THE UNTOLD STORY starring Anthony Wong.

Don't say I didn't warn you, but if you want to grab a copy here it is: amzn.to/42Pctvu

If you want to find out more about me or my books, you can do that here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare

MODERN VAMPIRES (1998) Review Casper Van Dien as a Vampire?

Adam Cesare 2024-02-19 | Let's talk about the wild ensemble and pedigree of this movie where... Van Helsing sucks? This is Richard Elfman's 90s horror comedy MODERN VAMPIRES (aka THE REVENANT). Recently out on Blu-ray from Ronin Flix.

If you want to find out more about me or my books, you can do that here: https://linktr.ee/adamcesare