tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post5320877927949951118..comments2024-03-06T11:11:48.095-08:00Comments on Too Much Horror Fiction: The Manitou by Graham Masterton (1975): He Who Devours...Will Erricksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16285306262078600804noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post-50823922114112764602019-03-15T11:48:31.087-07:002019-03-15T11:48:31.087-07:00I've read about a dozen Graham Masterton horro...I've read about a dozen Graham Masterton horror novels. Loved them! Masterton is an underrated writer.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04546161337366365635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post-65318376160949281762014-11-28T13:18:58.964-08:002014-11-28T13:18:58.964-08:00Did anyone else feel like this novel may have infl...Did anyone else feel like this novel may have influenced "Ghostbusters"? I did. There are alot of parallels, what with wry con men being confronted with real ghosts in modern day NYC and authority figures unable to believe in what was going on. Akroyd is a super weirdo and his father was a Spiritualist, wouldn't be surprised if this book influenced him while writing the script MikeGibbonzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17752622832590478659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post-50561835441267004002011-09-12T22:21:57.071-07:002011-09-12T22:21:57.071-07:00I have read the book "The terrible beauty&quo...I have read the book "The terrible beauty" by Graham Masterton and I think that was the most horrifying book i ever read. because honestly that was my first time reading horror books.. And believe me i was like hallucinating for about 3 hours(12am-3am).. his really a great author!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post-48045856543232182572011-01-09T08:43:02.109-08:002011-01-09T08:43:02.109-08:00Cool. Can't wait.
Masterton's stuff will n...Cool. Can't wait.<br />Masterton's stuff will never be confused with the great literary works, but, then again, all those great literary works fail to be the page turners that Mastertons' novels are IMO.<br />I've yet to be bored by any of the author's books. His penchant for short chapters & sub-300 page counts make for the perfect quick, enjoyable read. Especially duringAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post-80131835468072710022011-01-08T14:25:05.199-08:002011-01-08T14:25:05.199-08:00Luis - Yep, this one was indeed the perfect vintag...Luis - Yep, this one was indeed the perfect vintage horror novel.<br /><br />highwayknees - I am always on the lookout for more Jackson! Thanks for the rec on Masterton.<br /><br />bluerosekiller - Love it! More Masterton to come...Will Erricksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16285306262078600804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post-76590270084076195372011-01-07T07:30:36.086-08:002011-01-07T07:30:36.086-08:00Well, shit Will. Thanks a lot.
You've REALLY d...Well, shit Will. Thanks a lot.<br />You've REALLY done it now.<br />This review/retrospective on THE MANITOU has caused me to spiral into an obsessive compulsive state regarding Masterton's work.<br />Back when I was 15 I bought the movie tie-in copy of THE MANITOU & loved it. After which, I got the author's entire Pinnacle run. Every one of which I thought was awesome, with my Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post-16992500486937062052011-01-03T15:47:05.094-08:002011-01-03T15:47:05.094-08:00NEWSFLASH! Just discovered that The Manitou movie ...NEWSFLASH! Just discovered that The Manitou movie is available for free online viewing at www.tv4u.com. Just scroll down to "Drive In Movie" and then "Horror Theater".Luishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631388281199815121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post-5994915261935310922011-01-03T11:16:58.856-08:002011-01-03T11:16:58.856-08:00Hi there Will! I am a new poster/mem
ber here,but ...Hi there Will! I am a new poster/mem<br />ber here,but had to finally write after stumbling upon this tres cool blog!I've loved your writings on the Shirley Jackson books.She was one my first literary obsessions.I discovered her in 7th grade and have read everything since...I recommend one of her earlier novels to you: THE ROAD THROUGH THE WALL.It's in keeping with her quiet horror of highwaykneeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00458606266831050852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post-12084122760486092532011-01-03T08:46:05.556-08:002011-01-03T08:46:05.556-08:00Great post! I was not aware that The Manitou (movi...Great post! I was not aware that The Manitou (movie) was based on a book. I remember seeing the movie and loving it, ridiculous as it was, I admit. This is another book I will have to track down, preferably with that first cover posted since it has all the elements 70's horror paperbacks should have: An evil looking dude, a semi nude woman and references to The Omen and The Exorcist.Luishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631388281199815121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post-33235259108392672142010-12-31T17:20:58.123-08:002010-12-31T17:20:58.123-08:00Fantastic post Will! I'll have to track this o...Fantastic post Will! I'll have to track this one down.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04427050476965801867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post-57417283662737315332010-12-31T14:40:28.215-08:002010-12-31T14:40:28.215-08:00Thanks, guys. I watched the movie immediately afte...Thanks, guys. I watched the movie immediately after finishing the book and it was pretty ridiculous, but not in the fun, compulsive way the novel was. However, Curtis referring to Misquamacus as "the Mixmaster" was a delight. Haven't decided what I'm reading next, got stacks of stuff...Will Erricksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16285306262078600804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post-89089845387597967612010-12-31T14:05:49.586-08:002010-12-31T14:05:49.586-08:00Great post, Will! How's the sequel book coming...Great post, Will! How's the sequel book coming along?venoms5https://www.blogger.com/profile/13655919099947763891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post-15630925026141055602010-12-29T17:57:41.172-08:002010-12-29T17:57:41.172-08:00Director Girdler, who died shortly after completio...Director Girdler, who died shortly after completion of the film, showed a great deal of promise with "The Manitou," juggling a host of special effects laden scenes that are still effective--others merely dated but my belief suspension is very forgiving and there are enough to keep this a visual rollercoaster ride much like "Equinox," so one doesn't linger long on what Brent Wade Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post-55594314205112245882010-12-29T13:09:19.563-08:002010-12-29T13:09:19.563-08:00You cannot go wrong with this author. He's sti...You cannot go wrong with this author. He's still churning out great horror novels. They always take odd twists and turns so that by the time you reach the end of the story you're asking yourself, "How in the heck did we wind up here?"<br /><br />He wrote one novel called "The Burning" that is an absolute must read. Starts out with people setting themselves on fire and jaleachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-825351661748594023.post-21333052501097792132010-12-29T09:56:09.606-08:002010-12-29T09:56:09.606-08:00Yes indeed, I love The Manitou! I picked it up bec...Yes indeed, I love The Manitou! I picked it up because of seeing the film adaptation. The film is fun but the book offers so much more. Much of the gore isn't in the film and The Great Devourer is just a bunch of lights in the movie. I've been trying to track down the rest of the series online to order. Also, I highly recommend Mr. Masterton's Night Warriors series. I've only readProfessor Brian O'Blivionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04914392734010761701noreply@blogger.com