One novel could be 'The House Next Door' by Anne Rivers Siddons. It has a slow - building sense of dread and the setting of the mysterious house next door adds to the horror factor.
Sure. 'Ghost Story' by Peter Straub is a great one. It weaves together different stories and characters in a really complex and spooky way. The idea of a group of old men being haunted by a past they can't escape is really chilling.
Some underrated horror novels could be 'The House Next Door' by Anne Rivers Siddons. It creates a sense of unease with a spooky house. Another might be 'The Elementals' by Michael McDowell, which has a unique take on horror with its setting and characters. And 'Lost Souls' by Poppy Z. Brite is also often overlooked. It has a dark and edgy take on vampires and the gothic subculture.
One underrated horror novel is 'The Fisherman' by John Langan. It weaves a complex and terrifying tale around a fishing trip gone horribly wrong. Another is 'House of Leaves' by Mark Z. Danielewski. Its unique formatting and mind - bending story about a haunted house make it a great but often overlooked horror read. Also, 'The Lesser Dead' by Christopher Buehlman, which offers a fresh take on vampires in a gritty urban setting.
Well, 'Ghost Story' by Peter Straub is often overlooked. It weaves a complex tale of a group of old men haunted by their past. 'The Ritual' by Adam Nevill is underrated too. It takes the idea of a group of friends lost in the woods and turns it into a terrifying exploration of the unknown. Also, 'Carrion Comfort' by Dan Simmons. It's a thick novel that delves deep into the minds of psychic vampires, and it's truly a horror gem that doesn't get enough attention.
I'm not sure exactly which 19 novels are on that list. However, some generally underrated horror novels could be 'The Fisherman' by John Langan. It has a great atmosphere and a really unique take on horror. Another could be 'The Lesser Dead' by Christopher Buehlman which has interesting vampire lore.
One underrated horror novel is 'The Croning' by Laird Barron. It has a very Lovecraftian feel to it. The mystery and the sense of an ancient evil lurking is really well - done. 'The Only Good Indians' by Stephen Graham Jones is also a great pick. It tells a story about Native American folklore and revenge in a modern - day setting. It's very atmospheric and disturbing. 'The Troop' by Nick Cutter is also quite good. It's about a group of Boy Scouts on an island who encounter a terrifying parasite.
For a beginner, 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson is a classic that is sometimes underrated among modern readers. It's a great introduction to psychological horror. 'The Siren and the Specter' by Jonathan Janz is also a good choice. It has a traditional haunted house story but with some interesting twists. Also, 'A Head Full of Ghosts' by Paul Tremblay, which is a thought - provoking horror novel that's not too difficult to get into.
One underrated horror story is 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. It's a psychological horror that delves into the mind of a woman going insane due to her confinement. Another is 'The Willows' by Algernon Blackwood. It has an eerie atmosphere set in a desolate natural environment. And 'The Monkey's Paw' by W.W. Jacobs is also underrated. It shows how a simple wish - granting object can bring about terrifying consequences.
Sure. 'A Head Full of Ghosts' by Paul Tremblay is underrated. It plays with the idea of demonic possession in a modern, psychological way. Another is 'The Shining Girls' by Lauren Beukes. It has a time - traveling serial killer which is a really unique concept in horror. And 'The Grip of It' by Jac Jemc is also great. It's about a couple in a haunted house, but it's not your typical haunted house story.