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By Robert Bloch |
Such Stuff As Screams Are Made Of |
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Comments: What follows are my ratings and comments for each of the short stories in this book. Robert Bloch, the author of Psycho, was also a master short story writer. These stories are only a sampling of his excellent body of work, and I highly recommend this book. “The Tunnel of Love” Comments: This is a pretty decent little short story about the fear one has about certain rides turning from silly superstition into deadly reality.
Comments: This one has a Lovecraftian feel to it. I liked the story and wondered what exactly would happen in the end. It doesn’t disappoint.
Comments: Lesson to the masses: when a Martian chick says she’s HUNGRY, she means it!
Comments: If you’re sewing on a head, make sure it’s the right one!
Comments: Sometimes the occult, while meant for evil, can be used for a good purpose.
Comments: I like stories where you aren’t sure who is sane, who is crazy, and whether or not something supernatural is going on. This one works well in that regard.
Comments: Who or what is Death? Can humans see Death at work? Bloch weighs in on that subject with an excellent story with a nice little twist.
Comments: The human mind is capable of extraordinary things. Unfortunately for Mr. Bromely, his own mind wipes him out of existence, but not like you'd expect...
Comments: Maybe Lady Luck really can come to you in human form. If she does, make sure you don't piss her off!
Comments: Note to self: when talking to your South American Indian manservant about a "head shrinker", make sure you use the word psychiatrist!
Comments: This was the longest story so far, and it was a good one. A psychiatrist and neurosurgeon of sorts has grand plans for his “screaming people”.
Comments: This was a decent story, but I never really got into it. I kept thinking of Shaggy from Scooby Doo with all of the beatnik talk going on!
Comments: This one is aptly named. Although the story was short, Bloch hit a home run.
Comments: I liked this one pretty much until the very end. Then it got a little cheesy. But the premise was very original and well-executed for the most part.
Comments: I guessed the ending before it came, but I liked this one regardless. If only he had looked at the Press Books EARLIER…
Comments: Don’t get married for money. It never turns out the way you expect.
Comments: This one reminded me of Shadow of the Vampire in some ways. Don’t tempt “ignorant peasants” with an opportunity. They’ll seize it!
Comments: Grandpa’s causing trouble because he’s set in his ways. Sometimes a man just needs convincing…
Comments: This one is set in a post-apocalyptic Earth where the only hope for humanity and the old ways is a young kid whose only goal is to kill off his father and become leader.
Comments: This one had a great setup and execution. It seemed like an especially well-done Tales From The Crypt, twist and all.
Comments: Make sure you know who (or WHAT) you’re dealing with before having an affair.
287 pp. |
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