It Came from the Multiplex: 80s Midnight Chillers

by Joshua Viola
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Good Books rating 3.0
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  • ID: 2126
  • Added: 2025-10-12
  • Updated: 2025-10-12
  • Reviews: 3
Reviews
The Storygraph · HELLULOID · 2025-10-12
good 3.50

While not a favorite, the book had strong moments and a unique cinema theme that made it stand out. The overall experience was enjoyable despite some shortcomings.

HELLULOID didn't find this book to be their favorite, but they appreciated its strong moments and the unique cinema theme that ran throughout. The stories managed to stand out due to their creative use of the cinema/movie theme, which added an extra layer of interest. While there were some shortcomings, the overall experience was enjoyable and kept them engaged. It's a collection that horror fans might appreciate for its creativity and unique approach to the genre.

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    It wasn't my favourite but it had strong moments and managed to stand out.

    This was the story where I realised just how strong the cinema/movie theme was.

    The stories managed to stand out due to their creative use of the cinema/movie theme.

A Paper Arrow · 2022-02-02
mixed 3.00

The collection offers a mixed bag of short stories, with some being particularly enjoyable while others fall short. The diversity in themes and styles keeps the reading experience engaging.

This collection of YA and middle-grade horror stories is a bit of a mixed bag. Some stories really stood out and were quite enjoyable, while others didn't quite hit the mark. The variety in themes and styles helps to keep the reading experience fresh and engaging. It's clear that the author has a knack for creating atmospheric and thrilling moments, but the inconsistency in quality means it's not a perfect read. Overall, it's a fun and quick read that horror fans might appreciate for its creativity and range.

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    This is a super short collection of YA and middle grade horror stories.

    Some I really liked, some I didn't like so much, and a couple I thought were just okay.

    The variety in themes and styles helps to keep the reading experience fresh and engaging.

Hardcover · Mariastram · 2021-01-14
mediocre 2.50

The short story collection was hit or miss, with some stories feeling too short and others too long. The overall experience was inconsistent but had its moments.

Mariastram found this short story collection to be a bit of a rollercoaster. Some stories felt too short, leaving them wanting more, while others dragged on a bit too long. Despite the inconsistency, there were some standout moments that made the collection worth reading. The variety of horror themes and styles kept things interesting, but the uneven pacing and length of the stories made the overall experience a bit uneven. It's a collection that horror fans might enjoy for its creativity, but it's not without its flaws.

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    This short story collection was a hit and miss for me.

    I wished some of the stories were a lot longer and some I wished were a lot shorter.

    The variety of horror themes and styles kept things interesting.

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