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Hell House

By: Richard Matheson
Narrated by: Ray Porter
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Summary

Hell House is the scariest haunted house novel ever written. It looms over the rest the way the mountains loom over the foothills.” — Stephen King

From the author of
I Am Legend comes Hell House, the basis for the supernatural horror film starring Pamela Franklin, Roddy McDowall, Clive Revill.

For over twenty years, Belasco House has stood empty. Regarded as the Mount Everest of haunted houses, its shadowed walls have witnessed scenes of unimaginable horror and depravity. All previous attempts to probe its mysteries have ended in murder, suicide, or insanity. But now, a new investigation has been launched, bringing four strangers to Belasco House in search of the ultimate secrets of life and death. A wealthy publisher, brooding over his impending death, has paid a physicist and two mediums to establish the facts of life after death once and for all. For one night, they will investigate the Belasco House and learn exactly why the townsfolk refer to it as the Hell House.

Hell House, which inspired the 1973 film The Legend of Hell House, is Matheson’s most frightening and shocking book and an acknowledged classic of the genre.

©1999 Richard Matheson (P)2008 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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Thoroughly enjoyable

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Did I enjoy this audio book - yes, I wanted a good ghost story for Christmas and I got one. Well read. Occassionally you are at the right point in life to listen to something, if I had listened to this a year ago for example I may not of enjoyed it - but I got this at the right time and it was spot on.

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Loved it

A great book, brilliantly written and brilliantly read. Has some pretty scary moments so not for the faint hearted!

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classic haunted house

brilliant haunted house story. Just when you think it's all over ... bam it gives you more

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Fairly enjoyable

The narrator does a great job, but I can't say there is anything extraordinary about this book. Like most scary stories, its ending lets you down. At points I felt that the story was on the verge of an interesting turn, becoming more psychological, but then it reverted to being quite an average book. I guess if you've run out of Stephen King, this would not be the worst pick in the audible library.

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Dated, but a fun horror listen

Considered a classic within the horror genre, if you can get past the 1970’s now unacceptable sexual exploitation of women stuff, it’s a good listen. Not particularly scary but just remember it feels dated as does not stand the test of time.

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Old But Excellent

I read this book over thirty years so. Listening to it brought to life on audiobook was amazing. It was even better than the first time. A fabulous, scary, haunted house story. You won’t regret reading it.

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A good reimagine of the classic haunted house

I'll be the first ti admit I'm not a massive horror fan, I tend to find them predictable and repetitive. That said, this story was well envisioned. Throwing the physic against the scientist and their opposing views, horrific if eschewed towards the typical debasment of the women in the story. Still, a worth read for those who love the genre.

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great ghost story

if youre looking for a ghost story that actually concludes rather than strings you along this is brilliant

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pretty good

I rather enjoyed it, the story reminded me of haunting of hill House. the story teller was great although I did find the women's voices to be similar but it's easy enough to figure out who is who. the story it self does drag in parts and gets better around chapter 20. I could easily imagine this as a TV series. if you're thinking about listening to it go for it, it wasn't very scary but I did feel engaged and interested enough to keep listening.

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excellent book , excellent reading really enjoyed<br />

listened to it in one sitting a thumping good ghost story , with really great naraition

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