🧠 Psychological Horror

24 Frames Per Second: Three Hollywood Horror Novellas

✍️ Tim Waggoner
Reader Score
4.6
(1 review)
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Tim Waggoner's Dark Tide novellas explore cinema's darker corners.

This paperback volume from Crystal Lake Publishing offers three distinct narratives within the horror genre. The structure utilizes a novella format to vary pacing and intensity. Readers encounter psychological unease and occult suspense in each story. The collection targets enthusiasts of atmospheric dread rather than those seeking simple jump scares. It provides a focused reading experience for fans of modern dark fantasy.

Key Themes
Hollywood horror Dark Tide series occult themes
Literary Context

Released in June 2025 by Crystal Lake Publishing, this work sits within the contemporary landscape of American horror fiction. It appeals to readers seeking visceral shock and atmospheric dread through concise storytelling.

Difficulty
● Easy
Recommended For Fans Of
Stephen King · H.P. Lovecraft · Clive Barker · Ramsey Campbell
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Psychological Horror
🏛 Crystal Lake Publishing 📅 2025 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781964398969

📝 Description: 24 Frames Per Second: Three Hollywood Horror Novellas

Tim Waggoner presents nightmares in '24 Frames Per Second: Three Hollywood Horror Novellas'. Part of the Dark Tide series, it gathers distinct voices to explore cinema's darker corners. The format allows varied pacing, shifting from slow-burn tension to sudden terror across multiple narratives. Published by Crystal Lake Publishing in June 2025, this paperback captures dark fantasy essence through diverse storytelling. Fans of psychological horror and occult themes will find unease and suspense within its pages. It serves as an entry point for those seeking authentic scares that linger. Waggoner qualifies as a writer delivering concise modern horror. This collection suits readers craving visceral shock and atmospheric dread. It may not appeal to those preferring long-form epics or lighthearted entertainment. The work remains valuable for collectors appreciating short fiction craft.

💎 Our verdict on 24 Frames Per Second: Three Hollywood Horror Novellas

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Horror Reads editorial team
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Waggoner delivers a potent anthology that explores cinema's darker corners through distinct novellas. The book excels in creating psychological unease and occult suspense, targeting enthusiasts of atmospheric dread rather than those seeking simple jump scares. Its structure allows for varied pacing, shifting seamlessly from slow-burn tension to sudden terror across multiple narratives. This collection suits readers craving visceral shock and authentic scares that linger. It provides a focused reading experience for fans of modern dark fantasy and psychological horror. While it may not appeal to those preferring lighthearted entertainment or epic scales, it remains valuable for its concise craft and ability to evoke genuine fear through diverse storytelling voices.
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Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking visceral shock and atmospheric dread will find this collection deeply rewarding. It is ideal for those who prefer concise modern horror over long-form epics, offering a focused experience of psychological unease and occult suspense. The novella structure allows for varied pacing, shifting from slow-burn tension to sudden terror, which appeals to fans of authentic scares that linger in the mind. It serves as an excellent entry point for enthusiasts of dark fantasy and cinema-themed horror, providing diverse storytelling voices within a compact format. Collectors of short fiction craft will appreciate the precision and intensity delivered by Tim Waggoner.

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Waggoner delivers a potent anthology that explores cinema's darker corners through distinct novellas. The book excels in creating psychological unease and occult suspense, targeting enthusiasts of atmospheric dread rather than those seeking simple jump scares. Its structure allows for varied pacing, shifting seamlessly from slow-burn tension to sudden terror across multiple narratives. This collection suits readers craving visceral shock and authentic scares that linger. It provides a focused reading experience for fans of modern dark fantasy and psychological horror. While it may not appeal to those preferring lighthearted entertainment or epic scales, it remains valuable for its concise craft and ability to evoke genuine fear through diverse storytelling voices.

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