tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post198738215217585880..comments2023-11-05T02:57:06.922-05:00Comments on The Vault of Horror: The Greatest Fright Fiction of All Time! The Cyber-Horror Elite Takes on LiteratureB-Solhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10717121313061173603noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-3398338175440355982009-12-12T11:29:55.534-05:002009-12-12T11:29:55.534-05:00Interesting, but no "Ghost Stories of an Anti...Interesting, but no "Ghost Stories of an Antiquary' by M.R. James? That doesn't seem right...<br /><br />Jonathan AllenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-82946007912611577762009-10-09T12:42:15.285-04:002009-10-09T12:42:15.285-04:00Alright, ya know what? In response to the requests...Alright, ya know what? In response to the requests from The Lightning Bug and Unkle Lancifer, I think today's second post will be a list of the "also-rans". Stay tuned...B-Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717121313061173603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-82929479524264561062009-10-07T17:10:46.448-04:002009-10-07T17:10:46.448-04:00I think the list came out great, and thanks so muc...I think the list came out great, and thanks so much for including me in it again. 6 of 10 of my choices were on there, but I would have loved to see Joe Hill's Heart SHaped Box Make the cut.<br /><br />I'd like to second kindertrauma's suggestion for a list of also rans. As many of us probably are familiar with the works in the top 30, those obscure titles might provide the well read horror buff something to look out for.Zachary Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15622085931330902943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-58867130534529804562009-10-07T07:49:40.669-04:002009-10-07T07:49:40.669-04:00Any chance of seeing a full list of the titles cho...Any chance of seeing a full list of the titles chosen that didn't make the top 30? I think it would make a great list of lesser known must reads!-Unkkindertraumahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176839856388835793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-25537950927091369492009-10-06T21:28:40.360-04:002009-10-06T21:28:40.360-04:00Hey B,
I'll put my name in the hat if you are...Hey B,<br /><br />I'll put my name in the hat if you are looking for contributors next round!<br /><br />Later daysChristopher Zengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04621627648001812605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-35761109525585303832009-10-06T17:13:53.341-04:002009-10-06T17:13:53.341-04:00Consider it done, Emily!Consider it done, Emily!B-Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717121313061173603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-10260634940226731552009-10-06T17:01:19.385-04:002009-10-06T17:01:19.385-04:00Curses! Be sure to invite me next time and I'l...Curses! Be sure to invite me next time and I'll Ketchum it up.deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-50120942600754355802009-10-06T16:50:12.496-04:002009-10-06T16:50:12.496-04:00I am so glad everyone is digging this new list, an...I am so glad everyone is digging this new list, and that it's provoking a lot of discussion. Some of the other titles people have mentioned did receive a smattering of votes, and probably would've placed if I had gotten a few more responses. I got around 20, but there were another 40 who were invited and never voted. Still, I'm very pleased with the results. Maybe a bit predictable, especially up top--but I guess that's what makes them classics, no?B-Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717121313061173603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-81696629774925621102009-10-06T16:38:31.677-04:002009-10-06T16:38:31.677-04:00Not going to complain, as the choices were all wor...Not going to complain, as the choices were all worthy. But there are several works I think should have made the list (IMO).<br /><br />Song of Kali - Dan Simmons<br />Let The Right One In - John Ajvide Lindqvist<br />The House on the Borderland - William Hope HodgsonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-85937865430929346272009-10-06T16:04:02.189-04:002009-10-06T16:04:02.189-04:00I'd also recommend reading William Hjortsberg&...I'd also recommend reading William Hjortsberg's <i>Falling Angel</i> for its mix of hardboiled detective and horror genres. It's well done and is the basis for Alan Parker's 1987 film, <i>Angel Heart</i>.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-47370518119659675732009-10-06T15:37:08.656-04:002009-10-06T15:37:08.656-04:00I second Nate's take on House of Leaves. It...I second Nate's take on House of Leaves. It's such an interesting read because the very style of the book is so different. One of the few books I ever read that gave me the chills.deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-7277659340573701292009-10-06T15:07:17.834-04:002009-10-06T15:07:17.834-04:00Whoops. Looks like I let the deadline on this whoo...Whoops. Looks like I let the deadline on this whoosh past me.<br /><br />I would have had "House of Leaves" on my list. That book creeped me the hell out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01954838068836802591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-4253765708004704262009-10-06T13:56:44.851-04:002009-10-06T13:56:44.851-04:00I am truly surprised to see Books of Blood and Hel...I am truly surprised to see Books of Blood and Hell bound Heart so far down the list.<br /><br />the top 10 seem to be the standard "horror literature top 10" I don't know, the other Cyber Elite lists are so fantastic I kind of expected to see a few more obscure titles in the top grouping.<br /><br />Later days,<br /><br />Christopher Zenga<br />thedayafterart.blogspot.comChristopher Zengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04621627648001812605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-38269533999482183832009-10-06T13:35:02.405-04:002009-10-06T13:35:02.405-04:00A sublime list of horror lit! I was re-directed he...A sublime list of horror lit! I was re-directed here by <a href="http://reflectionsonfilmandtelevision.blogspot.com/2009/10/cyber-horror-elites-reading-list.html" rel="nofollow">today's JKM post</a>, and so glad I was. I've read about 3/4 of this particular list, and two (<i>The Lottery</i> and <i>Hell House</i>) from the noteworthy vote-getters.<br /><br />I can say I'm not surprised about <i>Salem's Lot</i> high placement. Out the ones I've read, that was the only one that prompted a nightmare while reading it. <i>Pet Semantary</i> is likely the only one on the list I could not re-read at this time (since I'm a parent, now). And if you want an uncomfortable read during flu season, even if it didn't make the list, read King's <i>The Stand</i> (I did way back when, and I had to stop reading it when I caught the flu--though I picked it back up 2 months later).<br /><br />Well done! And thanks for the post.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-3512991250083325502009-10-06T12:51:19.791-04:002009-10-06T12:51:19.791-04:00This is a great list. While a few I chose didn...This is a great list. While a few I chose didn't make it, which was a small surprise, [namely Jaws and War of the Worlds], I was more than pleasantly surprised at some of the fiction that did make it, as well as some things I had totally forgotten about when I drew up my own list. And it is always good to see my man HP dominate.<br /><br />Well met, old man. Well met.RayRayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08718037136482754673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-28103104021420920132009-10-06T12:11:34.788-04:002009-10-06T12:11:34.788-04:00I wonder what it says about the lack of turn-of-th...I wonder what it says about the lack of turn-of-the-21st-century horror? I'll admit I was highly tempted just list 10 Lovecraft stories! I'm now going to move some books up in the big pile I have at home.DMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09642666971813301743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-29312995039739860732009-10-06T07:57:44.227-04:002009-10-06T07:57:44.227-04:00I really don't have too many issues, in fact I...I really don't have too many issues, in fact I don't think I have any.<br /><br />The classics are classics for a reason and Dracula and Frankenstein deserve their places. <br /><br />Interesting to see Salem's Lot up so high. I always like seeing compiled lists because there are always weird things like this, figured The Stand would be the ultimate King book. Loved the inclusion of "It" as it is has some of King's best writing. <br /><br />Surprised a tiny bit about the exclusion of Ira Levin. But overall, very pleased with this.Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095715126024320565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-50207233768143118262009-10-06T07:13:44.023-04:002009-10-06T07:13:44.023-04:00I would add a whole lot by Jack Ketchum to that li...I would add a whole lot by Jack Ketchum to that list. I only discovered him two years ago after seeing The Girl Next Door. Some truly disturbing stuff. A great starting point is his collection of short stories, Peaceable Kingdom (out of print in stores but still available in libraries and online). He has an extraordinary ability both at big full out blown horror and quiet little creepiness. There's one ten page story or so called "The Box" that gets under your skin like nothing else.deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-67364644708590296312009-10-06T06:45:47.136-04:002009-10-06T06:45:47.136-04:00Nice work, my friend.Nice work, my friend.Pax Romanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00951019083510283683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-18865081065907239752009-10-06T05:45:58.902-04:002009-10-06T05:45:58.902-04:00A well-rounded reading list for the aspiring horro...A well-rounded reading list for the aspiring horror buff. Good job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-70145996571558049862009-10-06T01:54:57.188-04:002009-10-06T01:54:57.188-04:00I think the list is more than proper. I can't ...I think the list is more than proper. I can't wait to hear everyone else's thoughts on what made the cut. I can't believe I forgot about The Hellbound Heart, but Barker was more than represented on my list, so no matter. Interesting fun as always, Brian...thanks for the invite!Matt-suzakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16215962688591291944noreply@blogger.com