Horror is having a moment, and I am here for it. I’ve always been a horror literature fan, so I am basking in the well-deserved glow that readers and, therefore, publishers are giving horror. At the bookshop I work at, my fellow booksellers and I are having a blast discussing our latest horror reads—our favorite wild moments, the creepiness, and sometimes the fever-dream nightmares that ensue from our favorite books (I’ve been reading an arc of C.J. Leede’s Headlights, and oh my god, the dreams I’ve been having).
Like any genre, horror is ripe for good retellings. Many authors will look at a story in the public domain, or a classic fairy tale, and really hone in on its unsavory aspects. Authors may point out problematic characters or turn a hero into a villain. Fear is a bottomless emotion, and any emotion that is so stark and universal can be inflamed. A single fearful moment can become the entire basis of a retelling, and that is a beautiful thing, indeed.
6 Horror Retellings
Below is an assortment of horror retellings, from recognizable retellings to retellings that take a more subtle, nuanced approach. The horror ranges, which I hope will appeal to readers w...
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