The 2009 horror novel rankings were as follows:
1 "Seven Nights Story"( )
2 Dark Matter ( )
3 Shredder ( )
4. The Mirror and the Moon ( )
5 Blood Plague ( )
6 "Midnight Flute"( )
7 Omen ( )
8 Human Skin Inn ( )
9 "Strange"( )
10 "Cruise of Horrors"( )
The above are some of the more popular horror novels of 2009, in no particular order.
Often, they create a sense of unease and fear quickly. For example, they might start with a strange or disturbing setting like a haunted house or a desolate graveyard.
One from the list could be 'I woke up to find a handprint on my window. I live on the 13th floor.' Another might be 'The old doll in the attic blinked. It was facing the wall before.'
In my opinion, 'The Call of Cthulhu' is one of the most terrifying. It involves an ancient, otherworldly being that drives people mad just by the knowledge of its existence. It's a Lovecraftian horror that plays on the fear of the unknown and the cosmos.
The settings are also an important characteristic. Usually, they are set in old houses, abandoned places, or forests. These locations give a sense of isolation and unease. In addition, Japanese horror stories sometimes incorporate cultural elements such as traditional beliefs and superstitions, which make them more unique and terrifying.
One characteristic is the use of the unknown. For example, in 'Alien', the alien creature is something we don't fully understand, which creates fear. Another is the sense of isolation, like in 'The Thing' where the characters are stuck in an Antarctic base with a deadly shape - shifter.
One horror story could be when a family had high hopes for their home renovation in 'love it or list it'. But the contractor kept delaying the project and using sub - par materials. They ended up with a half - finished, shoddy looking place that was nothing like what they expected.
Yes. 'Malevolent' can be used to describe elements in horror stories. It implies a feeling of ill - will or evil intention. 'Hideous' is also suitable. It refers to something that is extremely ugly or unpleasant to look at, which can be used to describe monsters or other terrifying things in horror. 'Appalling' is an adjective that shows something is shockingly bad or terrifying, which is often the case in horror stories.
In my opinion, 'The Cursed Family' is really frightening. It's about a family that is haunted by an ancient curse. Each member of the family experiences strange and often deadly events. For example, one family member might see a ghostly figure that follows them everywhere, and another might be plagued by nightmares that seem all too real. Another scary one is 'The Demon in the Mirror'. Looking into the mirror becomes a terrifying experience as a demon - like figure starts to appear and torment the character.