My favorite part about the book, however, isn’t the categories of popular horror pieces, but the fun facts and trivia scattered throughout. For example, on page 23, Alan Beatts gives “Five Common Tactical Errors in Horror.” Number five points out that you should always confirm your kills by perhaps administering a few “safety” shots in the head. I also enjoyed the random games like on page 214, “Sarah Langan’s Top Ten Stupidest Horror Movie Decisions Quiz.” Can you guess which movie this describes?
Letting your shipmate out of quarantine, even though he’s got a bony intergalactic space-vagina stuck to his face... Because in space, no on can hear you scream!
The Book of Lists: Horror is more than just an entertaining read. Some lists are informative, some are just downright hilarious, but all comment in some part on the horror genre with explanations about good books or soundtracks. If you want to know more about horror or even if you’re already an aficionado, you’ll learn something from this book of lists.
In fact, after reading it, I made a list of my own - What Horror Novels I Need to Pick Up Next. And it just so happens that every one has a recommendation from someone highly regarded in the horror industry thanks to The Book of Lists. It’s a good reference as well as a fun read.
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