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Wow, this one will really give you the willies. Two young children are hunted down by a psychopathic killer -- who also just so happens to be a posing as a preacher. Lots of dark, warped psychology at work here, and oodles of atmosphere in evoking the small West Virginia town setting. This one will haunt you -- the psychopath is one of the most terrifying characters in literature, but equally vivid is the portrayal of ten-year-old John, one of the two children.
Of course, a famous film starring ...more
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Sep 10, 2020
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American South, Great Depression. Ben Harper steals 10 000 dollars, and before the police come to take him away, he tells a secret to his son, John, and makes him vow to never tell anyone. When Harry 'Preacher' Powell, who is based on the real-life serial killer Harry Powers, comes to town, he captivates everyone with his charming personality and convinces them he's a man of God.
The first time he appears at John's house, he's a shadow on the wall. Like a boogeyman from a child's tale. He slither ...more
The first time he appears at John's house, he's a shadow on the wall. Like a boogeyman from a child's tale. He slither ...more
Jul 13, 2018
Idit
marked it as to-read
