list of most popular horror novels

One of the most popular is 'The Shining'. Its movie adaptation also contributed to its fame. People are drawn to the psychological horror of a family being haunted in an isolated hotel. Another popular one is 'Dracula'. The vampire concept has been so influential in horror culture. And 'Frankenstein' is also well - loved as it was one of the early works that explored horror in a scientific way.

I think 'It' is very popular. With its large cast of characters and the terrifying Pennywise, it has a huge following. 'The Exorcist' is also a popular one. The idea of demonic possession scares a lot of people. And 'Pet Sematary' is popular too. Its dark themes and unexpected twists make it a favorite among horror fans.

One of the most popular is probably 'Dracula'. It has been adapted numerous times, which shows its wide appeal.

One of the most popular is also 'The Shadow over Innsmouth'. It has a great story that unfolds gradually, revealing the secrets of the strange town of Innsmouth. The themes of isolation and the unknown are really well - explored here.

A really popular one is 'It' by Stephen King as well. The shape - shifting monster that preys on children's fears and the bond among the group of kids who fight it is a great story. The clown, Pennywise, has become an iconic horror figure. The book is full of jump - scares and psychological horror.

Well, 'The Exorcist' by William Peter Blatty is quite popular. It's about a young girl possessed by a demon. 'Pet Sematary' by Stephen King is also a well - known horror novel. It has a really creepy concept of a burial ground where things that are buried come back different. And 'Rosemary's Baby' by Ira Levin is a classic horror novel that focuses on a satanic cult.

There are many. 'Annihilation' by Jeff VanderMeer is quite popular. It's about a group of scientists exploring a strange and dangerous area called Area X. 'The Ritual' by Adam Nevill is another one. It follows a group of friends on a hiking trip in Sweden that turns into a nightmare. Also, 'Bird Box' by Josh Malerman, where people must avoid looking outside or they'll be driven to madness by some unseen horror.

I think 'Pet Sematary' by Stephen King is very popular. It plays on the idea of bringing the dead back to life, but with a very dark and twisted outcome.

I haven't been able to find all the novels that you want to match, but I've tried my best to find some related books. Here are a few related novels I found for you: 1. " Secret Revival, This World Is Unscientific " Author: Jian Qiushui, Category: Mystery Detective, Horror Thriller, Completed, Can Be enjoyed at ease 2. Song of Soldiers and Beasts Author: Who Boils Pig Red, Category: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Finished, Enjoy with Rest assured 3. Ganhezi Author: Down and out JUN, Category: Reality, Human Beings, Finished, You Can Enjoy with Rest assured 4. " Reborn into a Rat at the End of the World " Author: Wang Chao, Category: Fantasy, alternative fantasy, completed, can enjoy with ease. 5. " The Mechanical Storm of the Other World " Author: Flying Years, Category: Fantasy, Otherworld Continent, Completed, You Can Enjoy It with Rest assured 6. " I became popular after I had schizophrenia in Hell." Author: Koi Carp, Category: Detective, Horror, Thriller The following is a brief introduction of these novels: 1. " Mysteries Revival, This World Is Unscientific " The deceased knocked on the door, the ghost song in the downtown area, the ghost cry in the middle of the night, the five elements killing, the mirror world... Mysterious Revival, as a psychiatrist, it's too difficult for me to talk about science! 2. Song of Soldiers and Beasts Mu Chen was a modern soldier. He did not seem to have transmigrated or reincarnated, but he had gone to a different world. He was confused, proud, conceited, and had the conviction to return to Earth. He had experienced success and failure, love, and brotherhood. He had unveiled the appearance of the other world step by step. He had unveiled the mysterious veil of the magical phenomena in Earth's history. He had gradually revealed humanity and the glory of the beast. The story had ups and downs, and it was often unexpected. What kind of world was this? 3. Ganhezi At the age of thirty-five, he had been in the school for thirty-two years in the blink of an eye. Cheng Dajun, this simple and honest peasant youth, had his epiphany from failing the middle school examination again and again. When he recalled the past, this podium that educated humans had been held for more than ten years. People should be glad that they were still alive despite so many hardships. There was hope when they were alive. He had seen through it and understood it thoroughly. He made up his mind and put down everything. He returned to the yellow soil nest where he was born and raised…The lecture halls in the first-tier cities would no longer form an army. They would return to where they came from! The fallen leaves will eventually return to their roots…It was just a pity for the 35-year-old who was in his prime! 4. " Reborn into a mouse in the apocalypse." In one night, all the humans on Earth disappeared. Thirty years later, Ron woke up in a rat. He was given a mission to carry forward the past and create new glory. 5. " Mechanical Storm of the Other World " Ning Tian, who was tricked by an old Taoist priest, unexpectedly came to a different world. After becoming a Summoning Apprentice gloriously, Ning Tian was ready to summon his first skeleton brother, but he encountered the Nine Stars Alignment that was rarely seen in a different world. What he summoned was not a skeleton brother, but a strange robot brother. What was even more shocking was that there were a few big words on the back of the robot brother: Made in China. "Hello, Master." "Uh…Hello." " I'm the first generation housewife robot of Longteng. I can wash clothes, cook, sweep the floor, watch the door, walk the dog..." "Do you have…the ability to attack people?" "Yes, I can use electric shocks to temporarily knock out disobedient cats!" Ning Tian looked at the tiny electric arcs in the hands of the robot minions. His expression was…very interesting… Two or three chapters a day, please recommend and support! [Book friend group: 49747982, welcome to chat if you have nothing to do!] 6. " I've become famous after having schizophrenia during my live stream in Hell." A new player had appeared in the popular game Hell. It was obvious that he was a weak and short-lived little bunny. Looking at Tao Nai whose mental strength had dropped drastically at the start of the game, the ghost audience thought, This kind of little white rabbit won't last more than a day in the dungeon. In the next second, Tao Nai, who was still trembling, suddenly had a surge of Spirit Points. She played the Evil Ghost NPC in circles and escaped. After the first dungeon ended, not only did Tao Nai lose her dog, but she also became the god worshipped by all the evil spirits in the dungeon. Spectators: This is only a D-grade dungeon. Bunny is just lucky. However, Tao Nai's control became more and more heaven-defying with each dungeon, and she played the reversal to the extreme. In the Tianshan Funeral Parlor Instance Dungeon, several zombies surrounded Tao Nai and forced her into a desperate situation. Bunny, who was originally trembling in fear, suddenly had a surge in combat value and stepped on all the zombies. In the " City of Fantasy Love " instance dungeon, the enchanting siren had Tao Nai in her arms. Seeing that she had fallen for him, she had just bared her bloodthirsty fangs when the girl in her arms used a black tiger to steal her heart. This trick was fine to fool little girls, but I don't fall for it. …… Seeing Tao Nai destroy one instance dungeon after another and conquer wave after wave of evil ghosts to become her believers, the ghost audience thought,"God Tao, how many more times have we not seen you?" These works all have good reputations for your reference.

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.