Mania - Revised Edition

Lucas Mangum, a Splatterpunk Award-nominated author, delivers a revised edition of Mania that explores the intersection of Hollywood filmmaking and supernatural horror. The narrative centers on controversial filmmaker William Ward, who dismisses the idea of curses while capitalizing on the publicity for his latest project. This production is an adaptation of a notorious screenplay with a dark history, which draws in vengeful ghosts and death cults. As the cast and crew begin to die, Ward realizes the threat extends beyond spectral entities to include a shadowy organization manipulating events from behind the scenes. This edition includes a brand new foreword by Mangum and features the never-before-published story Hollywood Blood and Guts. The plot follows Ward and his girlfriend Rachel as they attempt to break the curse before it consumes them entirely. The book suits readers who enjoy B-movie aesthetics, splatterpunk themes, and stories involving cursed artifacts or media. It may not appeal to those seeking traditional gothic romance or non-supernatural thriller plots. The revised edition offers a concrete look at how dark forces gather around the production, blending genre fiction with modern horror tropes without relying on vague promises of terror.