What are some popular horror novels according to WatchMojo?

Well, 'The Shining' by Stephen King is likely to be in there. It has a terrifying hotel setting and a man slowly losing his sanity. 'The Exorcist' by William Peter Blatty is also a strong contender. It's about a young girl possessed by a demon, and the attempts to exorcise it are truly spine - chilling.

One interesting story could be the origin story of Spider - Man. Peter Parker getting bitten by the radioactive spider and then learning to use his new powers while also dealing with the great responsibility that comes with them.

One interesting thing is that Stephen King is a master of creating terrifying and immersive horror in his novels. His characters are often complex and relatable, which makes the horror even more impactful. For example, in 'It', the characters' childhood fears are explored in a way that makes the reader feel as if they are right there with them.

The 'Mass Effect' series is on there. It offers a vast, epic space opera - like story where your choices have far - reaching consequences across multiple games. 'BioShock' is also a great one. Its story is set in the underwater city of Rapture, exploring themes of objectivism and the downfall of a utopia. And don't forget 'God of War' (the newer one). It has a powerful father - son story set in a world of Norse mythology, with Kratos on a journey of redemption.

They could also rank them according to how well - written the horror elements are. A novel like 'The Shining' has such great descriptions of the spooky hotel and the psychological breakdown of the characters, which would contribute to a high ranking. In addition, the popularity and longevity of a horror novel in the public consciousness might also be a factor in WatchMojo's ranking. For instance, 'Frankenstein' has been around for ages and is still widely read and studied, so it would likely be ranked well.

I think 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris might be on the list. The character of Hannibal Lecter is one of the most iconic and terrifying villains in literature. His intelligence and his penchant for cannibalism make for a truly disturbing read.

I'm not exactly sure which specific novels are on the WatchMojo top 10 fantasy novels list without looking it up. But some very popular fantasy novels that often make top lists include 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien, 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling, and 'A Song of Ice and Fire' by George R.R. Martin.

I'm not sure specifically which romance novels The Verge has recommended as popular. However, some well - known romance novels in general include 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It's a classic that explores the relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Another is 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon, which combines historical fiction with a passionate love story.

One popular dystopian novel is '1984' by George Orwell. It presents a totalitarian society where the government controls every aspect of people's lives. Another is 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley, which depicts a world where people are genetically engineered and conditioned for their social roles. And 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins is also well - known, set in a post - apocalyptic world where children are forced to fight in a deadly game.

One interesting origin story on WatchMojo could be about a popular superhero. Maybe how the character was created, from the initial idea in the creator's mind to the first appearance in comics or on screen. For example, Superman's origin story involves him being sent from the doomed planet Krypton as a baby and growing up with his adoptive parents on Earth, developing his superpowers along the way.