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monty_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
torchyblane's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
hannih's review against another edition
2.0
i really wanted to like this one. the idea to write a book of short stories similar to old horror movies is great, the little film posters advertising the stories in between were great, but... it just wasn't my jam.
2 stars to stor-all self-storage by a. s. coomer. it's a solid story, but it felt a little forced and the constant name-dropping of tolstoi and co, to show how widely read the protagonist was, just annoyed me. i really liked the beginning of the story even though it's more a sci-fi take on horror movies.
0 stars to primitive by lucas mangum. this story was filled to the brim with sexism, toxic masculinity, manly men, homophobia, clichés and obviously bestiality. it was super on the nose and i felt like the author was aware of those things, but ... why write them?? i hated the twist why the homophobia was "necessary" because it was just so freaking obvious from the get go, and unneccessary and still homophobic in the end. like dude... if you want to read "horrorama" just skip this story all together. the story is boring, too, and the protagonist is just the guy i'd use as an example to explain what i hate about men/male socialization.
4 stars to the vessel by matt harvey. it's a good cult story. i liked that it wasn't first person narrated (even though i usually prefer first person over third). it's well written (besides the typical r/menwritingwomen problems) and it's fun and a little gory. for me, it was the only "horror movie" story that i expected. if you only want to read one of the stories, definitely read this one.
2 stars to stor-all self-storage by a. s. coomer. it's a solid story, but it felt a little forced and the constant name-dropping of tolstoi and co, to show how widely read the protagonist was, just annoyed me. i really liked the beginning of the story even though it's more a sci-fi take on horror movies.
0 stars to primitive by lucas mangum. this story was filled to the brim with sexism, toxic masculinity, manly men, homophobia, clichés and obviously bestiality. it was super on the nose and i felt like the author was aware of those things, but ... why write them?? i hated the twist why the homophobia was "necessary" because it was just so freaking obvious from the get go, and unneccessary and still homophobic in the end. like dude... if you want to read "horrorama" just skip this story all together. the story is boring, too, and the protagonist is just the guy i'd use as an example to explain what i hate about men/male socialization.
4 stars to the vessel by matt harvey. it's a good cult story. i liked that it wasn't first person narrated (even though i usually prefer first person over third). it's well written (besides the typical r/menwritingwomen problems) and it's fun and a little gory. for me, it was the only "horror movie" story that i expected. if you only want to read one of the stories, definitely read this one.
introvertreader's review against another edition
5.0
Wow just wow just loved it! Couldn’t put it down!
My favorite story was the first one Stor-All Self-Storage by A.S Coomer
Primitive by Lucas Mangum was so entertaining....
My least favorite was the vessel by Matt Harvey ....
Such underrated little gem!
Thanks Night Worms
My favorite story was the first one Stor-All Self-Storage by A.S Coomer
Primitive by Lucas Mangum was so entertaining....
My least favorite was the vessel by Matt Harvey ....
Such underrated little gem!
Thanks Night Worms
mellyandbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Campy, cheesy horror. Some stuff was really unsettling
theb00kcryptid's review against another edition
2.0
Would love to meet an anthology that I actually like one day, but I do give this one an A for effort
theboldbookworm's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really fun read. It's made up of three novelettes which are described as the book version of a horror movie marathon and I think that's a spot-on description.
In Stor-All-Self-Storage we have a guy working nights at a storage facility where some very strange things are going on. This one really started the book out with a bang and it's weird, gory, and fun.
In Primitive, a group of friends are camping and encounter a strange woman in the woods. Here we have a creature feature that is a bit of a more serious story, but delivers on the blood and gore.
In The Vessel, we have a cult and a deprogrammer who is trying to find a member to get them out. This one is more of a cosmic horror and had some really gross parts, which I loved. This is a well-rounded little anthology and I had a great time reading it.
In Stor-All-Self-Storage we have a guy working nights at a storage facility where some very strange things are going on. This one really started the book out with a bang and it's weird, gory, and fun.
In Primitive, a group of friends are camping and encounter a strange woman in the woods. Here we have a creature feature that is a bit of a more serious story, but delivers on the blood and gore.
In The Vessel, we have a cult and a deprogrammer who is trying to find a member to get them out. This one is more of a cosmic horror and had some really gross parts, which I loved. This is a well-rounded little anthology and I had a great time reading it.
biancarosesmith's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
This binge worthy little triplet of bizarre novellas was a really fun way to spend my weekend. Presented as an old VHS, the cover and stories scream vintage horror. So much fun.
STOR-ALL-SELF-STORAGE was a strange tale that left my head whirling. It follows Richard Dennison who scores a night time security officer role at a storage facility and soon after beginning starts to see some really weird things. This felt like something out of the twilight zone and lovers of bizarre and strange fiction will be sure to love it.
In PRIMITIVE, some friends go on a camping trip and a strange woman steps out of the woods looking for her son who they soon find out isn’t exactly human. This was my personal favourite, with lots of camp horror outdoorsy vibes and a creature feature.
Finally, Horrorama finishes off with THE VESSEL where a cult is intent on reviving their dark god and needs an innocent person to help them do so. This was personally my least favourite of the bunch. It just didn’t draw my attention in as much and didn’t feel as strong as the other two offerings.
As a whole a really fun little collection! Bring popcorn!
This binge worthy little triplet of bizarre novellas was a really fun way to spend my weekend. Presented as an old VHS, the cover and stories scream vintage horror. So much fun.
STOR-ALL-SELF-STORAGE was a strange tale that left my head whirling. It follows Richard Dennison who scores a night time security officer role at a storage facility and soon after beginning starts to see some really weird things. This felt like something out of the twilight zone and lovers of bizarre and strange fiction will be sure to love it.
In PRIMITIVE, some friends go on a camping trip and a strange woman steps out of the woods looking for her son who they soon find out isn’t exactly human. This was my personal favourite, with lots of camp horror outdoorsy vibes and a creature feature.
Finally, Horrorama finishes off with THE VESSEL where a cult is intent on reviving their dark god and needs an innocent person to help them do so. This was personally my least favourite of the bunch. It just didn’t draw my attention in as much and didn’t feel as strong as the other two offerings.
As a whole a really fun little collection! Bring popcorn!
erinxmegan's review against another edition
3.0
When I first read the description of this collection, I was so excited. I thought it was extremely clever to have novelettes that are reminiscent of horror movies. I’m a big horror movie fan and I love reading horror fiction that feels like I’m reading a movie.
I’m disappointed because I do feel like these stories were just average to me. There wasn’t a standout among the three. If I had to pick my favorite, it would probably be Primitive. I felt that it was the most interesting by far and had the best plot between the three. However, I still wasn’t in love with it.
I think it’s because these three did verge more into the sci-fi realm and that’s not really my thing.
In saying that, I think if you like short stories and are a sci-fi fan, you’d probably enjoy this collection.
I’m disappointed because I do feel like these stories were just average to me. There wasn’t a standout among the three. If I had to pick my favorite, it would probably be Primitive. I felt that it was the most interesting by far and had the best plot between the three. However, I still wasn’t in love with it.
I think it’s because these three did verge more into the sci-fi realm and that’s not really my thing.
In saying that, I think if you like short stories and are a sci-fi fan, you’d probably enjoy this collection.