Scream Queen by EDO V BELKOM, Edo v. Belkom Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Scream Queen
Book Review: Death To Reality...Finally
Summary: 5 Stars
I zipped through this book in a day and had a blast. It's not particularly scary, but it moves at a rapid click and kept me wanting to turn the pages. Exactly what I hope for in a thriller. The premise is simple -- reality show contestants spend a night in a haunted house to earn money and a role in a feature film and end up getting more than they bargained for. The characters are entertaining, although not very likable. But the best part was Van Belkom slamming the door shut on the world of reality television. The filmmaking brother team in this book is priceless. They reminded me of an even sleazier version of the producer and director from the brilliant film "The Making Of...And God Spoke." EVB gets in some good laughs, some nice jabs at Hollywood, a few decent scares, and several "wet" scenes. The ending does drop off instantly but it can't be any worse than a manufactured tropical island set during a "Survivor" season finale.Book Review: Do you like scary movies?
Summary: 4 Stars
Six contestants spend the night in a reputedly haunted house that is rigged with scary effects. Their every move is being recorded to be turned into a t.v. reality series where the viewers get to pick their favorite "scream queen." The only problem is the ghosts, who are hungry for more than a scare. This bloodfest moves very quickly and will remind horror fans of THE HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL and HALLOWEEN: RESURRECTION. Only a few of the characters are fleshed out, but Van Belkom has a flair for description and action sequences. I would recommend this novel to fans of Richard Laymon and Tamara Thorne.
Book Review: Dull, Predictable, and Nothing Original
Summary: 1 Stars
Wow! Was this book bad. Not only am I in the film industry, but I'm a huge fan of horror. So I thought this book would be perfect for me. Unfortunately, with little to no character development or atmosphere, this book is dead on arrival. I have to say, Scream Queen is the most predictable horror novel I've ever read. Every single scene I've seen done before. The author also makes quite a few mistakes when describing positions on a film crew. It's no wonder Mr. Van Belkom got his technical information about filmmaking from Ron Oliver -- the director of Prom Night III ! I also found it funny to learn that this author has written books on how to write horror and erotica when this book contains neither! Scream Queen is a total flop and a complete waste of time. Stay away.Book Review: Frightening
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a fan of thriller and horror novels. This book will have you keeping your light on at night. It is a very good read and if you are into spirits and hauntings, you will definitely enjoy this one!!!Book Review: Scary... Scarier...scarier...nothing!
Summary: 3 Stars
Amazon lists this book as having 352 pages. All copies I have seen end at 300 and it really feels like there is something missing.Brothers who have made a name for themselves making cheap, grade-B horror films have a new project: a reality-show where contestants have to spend the night in a haunted house.
Being a horror novel, the house is, of course, haunted by some real nasties. Jody, a farm girl looking to improve her luck, is the contestant we are rooting for.
Unfortunately, after a slow beginning (setting the stage), and a little foreshadowing, the plot and body count speed up and then the book just stops. End. Finis. Nothing more. Even if there is a publication mistake and there are fifty missing pages, it is hard to see how this one would be saved.
There are some interesting scenes and the manifestation has an interesting twist, but it just isn't really worth the time.
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