One of the most popular is 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley. It's a classic that combines horror and fantasy as the scientist creates a monster. 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien also has elements of horror in some of the darker parts and is of course a major fantasy work. 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series by George R.R. Martin has its share of horror elements like the White Walkers, and is a very popular fantasy series.
Well, I'd recommend 'Pet Sematary' also by Stephen King. It's a horror fantasy that plays on our fears of death and the unknown. Then there's 'The Dark Tower' series by King as well. It has elements of horror, fantasy and even a bit of western. And 'The Call of Cthulhu' by H.P. Lovecraft, a short story that introduced a whole new world of horror and fantasy.
Well, 'Horns' by Joe Hill was also quite popular. It's about a man who wakes up one day with horns growing out of his head and discovers some very dark secrets about himself and those around him. The book is filled with strange and disturbing situations that appeal to horror fans.
One popular one is likely 'The Keep' as it was widely read and had a unique take on horror with its blend of historical and supernatural elements.
Probably 'The Amityville Horror'. It got a lot of attention back then and was even made into a movie. People were really intrigued by the idea of a haunted house with such a dark history.
Probably 'The Ruins' was quite popular. Its premise of a group in a deadly situation in a jungle setting was really gripping.
I think 'The Girl with All the Gifts' was quite popular. It got a lot of attention for its fresh take on the horror genre. Another popular one was probably 'The Fireman' as Joe Hill is a well - known name in horror. And 'My Best Friend's Exorcism' also had a good following due to its unique blend of horror and '80s nostalgia.
Probably 'The Green Mile'. It was widely read and later adapted into a successful movie. People were drawn to its unique blend of horror and human drama.
I think 'Misery' by Stephen King was also quite popular. It's about a writer who is held captive by his so - called 'number one fan'. The psychological torture he endures is truly horrifying.
'The Changeling' had its share of popularity too. Its combination of horror and deep - seated human emotions like fatherhood made it a hit. It was different from the typical horror fare, and that uniqueness made it appealing to a wide range of readers who were looking for something new in the horror genre in 2017.
I'm not sure which are the absolute most popular, but 'The Throat' was quite popular as it was well - received for its spooky plot. It had a lot of fans who liked Straub's writing style.