I love everything Paul Tremblay so I may be bias. I really enjoyed this book. It did start off kind of slow and took a while to build up but when it did I was hooked. I don’t know what I was expecting but I’m glad I didn’t look too much into it because it was not at all what I thought it would be. I was rattled and on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t and did not what to put this one down. I did find some moments to be kind of uncomfortable and annoying but this book was so peculiar I found myself drawn to it. The pacing once it picked up was really good. This was a good and creative concept and I wouldn’t expect anything less from Paul.

I wasnt able to get to this book before the publish date, but now that I have read it I gave it 4 stars.

A creepy, dark tale ahead of Halloween. “Horror Movie” by Paul Tremblay (William Morrow, $30), author of “The Cabin at the End of the World” and “The Pallbearers Club,” blurs the fiction and reality line, telling the haunting story of the creation and aftermath of a cult film, from the perspective of a character on the outs of the production, known only as the Thin Kid.

The less you know going into “Horror Movie,” the better, so I’ll leave you with author Gabino Iglesias’ thoughts on the novel for NPR: “Dark, surprisingly violent, and incredibly multilayered, this narrative is a superb addition to Tremblay’s already impressive oeuvre that shows he can deliver the elements fans love from him — while also constantly pushing the envelope and exploring new ways to tell stories.”

Not my favorite book, it took a very long time to finish. This wasn’t a horror book, and the ending was laughable.

Amazing! I thoroughly enjoyed the different time periods and the narration. You could see the ending coming, but it was enjoyable.

This was by far one of the weirdest books I’ve ever read. It took a while to get going and fully understand where it was going, but eventually found its footing. Not quite as good as previous titles baby the author, but a creepy read none the less.

Talk about unsettling😬I couldn’t put this one down as the tension kept building and I absolutely had to know where the story was going to end. Back in the ‘90s a group of friends decided to make an art house horror movie. Only a few scenes were released, mostly due to lots of tragedy surrounding its making, and it became a cult favorite. Now, 30 years later, Hollywood wants a remake with the only surviving cast member named “The Thin Kid”. This book is weird and confounding and overall you have no idea what or who to believe. A new and unique take on horror.

I had mixed feelings about this book. I found it interesting, but I did not like the ending. I really didn't understand it honestly. I like Paul Tremblay's writing but this was not one of my favorites.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review an advanced copy of this novel. I highly enjoyed it and will be recommending it to others.

I enjoyed the story, but didn't love the format of this one. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read it!

Thirty years ago, Valentina, Cleo, Karson, and the book's narrator (known only as Weird Guy) started making a low-budget horror movie. Valentina directed, Cleo wrote the screenplay, and Karson did the makeup, and all three also acted in the lead roles. Weird Guy only acted, in a mostly silent role called "Thin Kid." They filmed the whole movie, but it was never released, for reasons we're not quite sure of. Now, however, Hollywood is interested in recreating the movie, using Cleo's original script, and with Weird Guy being the only surviving member of the original filmmaking crew, he's now involved in the remake.

Told in alternating chapters of then, now, and the screenplay, this book unfolds in an increasingly uncomfortable manner, and I mean that in the best possible way. Tremblay is a master of keeping his readers unsure of what will happen next, with slowly ratcheting dread. Weird Guy's narration keeps us on our toes, as we honestly don't know how much we can believe or trust about what he's telling us. It's an excellent short horror novel, and perfect for spooky season.

This was an easy read and perfect for spooky season! I have heard from friends that the audio is good on this one but I loved reading it.

Initially it took me a little bit to get going with the story, however, glad I did.
Different tale than I had thought, but enjoyed this book regardless and good read.

Unfortunately I could not get into the book as much as I tried. Usually I'm a huge fan of Tremblay, but this one fell short. I couldn't not connect with any of the characters and found myself frustrated with each if them.

Wasn’t a fan of this one at all. Way too bizarre. I’m not a huge horror fan but this one was just not good

Fascinating stuff.....I can't wait to read more from this author. Thank you so much for sharing. People are gonna love this book! It was so, so scary.

The concept of this story was very enticing because who doesn't love the buzz from an allegedly cursed film? But through multiple timelines that didn't build the suspense as much as they could have and odd character development, this just didn't live up to my expectations. I understand what this book was trying to do, but it fell flat and was ultimately ineffective.

Horror Movie is a perfect play on the cursed film idea. It also plays with themes of "we become who we tell ourselves we are." I loved the ingenuity behind Tremblay's writing here. The split storytelling between the modern day and the filming of the original was amazing. I ended up doing this one on audio and it was a masterful production. I feel like this made me love this book even more. This one stuck with me for a very long time and, the longer I think about it, the more I love it. It is one of the best horror books I have read in a very long time!

This book was not at all what I expected. It's been a few months since I finished and I still think of this book often.

I don't even really know what the heck I read, but I enjoyed it and I was scared and was not expecting any of it.

If you're a fan of Paul Tremblay or horror, definitely recommend this! It's not going to be for everyone, but overall I enjoyed this book, even if it gave me the creeps.

Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this ARC!

In 1993, a bunch of kids made a movie that was never released but still gained a cult following due to some scenes being later released and because of a supposed curse involving the movie. Nearly everyone involved has died since, except the guy who played The Thin Kid. Now there is a new movie in production (a remake/reboot) and the same actor is telling the whole story. I did not like this. It was a lot of slow lead-up to a bad ending. I have enjoyed some of Tremblay's other books, but this did not do it for me at all. 2 stars.