Who Would Like This Book:
This is a popcorn-munching thrill ride for fans of old-school slasher flicks and creature features. If you love a blend of gory mayhem, campy horror tropes, and a dash of self-aware humor, Night Shoot is right up your (dark, spooky) alley. Sodergren nails the pace, delivers fun, relatable characters - especially the standout heroine Elspeth - and drops his film nerds into a perfect haunted house setup that gleefully pays homage to 80s horror. If you’re looking for a book that feels like watching a bloody B-movie with friends, you’ll have a blast.
Who May Not Like This Book:
If you crave realism or deep, nuanced storytelling, this might not hit the spot. The characters make some truly questionable decisions straight out of a bad horror script, and the violence gets graphic. Some readers found the ending underwhelming, and the over-the-top B-movie vibe - cheesy dialogue and all - may not be for everyone. If you don’t enjoy horror’s more ridiculous, tropey side, or if you prefer subtle chills to outrageous gore, you might want to skip this one.
About:
Night Shoot by David Sodergren is a fast-paced horror novel that follows a group of university film students led by a pretentious director, Robert Crawford, as they attempt to shoot a horror movie in a creepy old manor. Despite warnings to leave before dark, the crew decides to break into the manor after hours, leading to terrifying consequences. The book blends elements of '80s slasher films with a gothic haunted house tale, keeping readers guessing and on the edge of their seats. The main character, Elspeth, is a film major who becomes the reluctant heroine in a story filled with suspense, gore, and disturbing situations.
The writing style of Night Shoot expertly embraces horror tropes, taking readers on a wild, bloody ride from the opening chapter to the very end. Sodergren's narrative keeps readers engaged with its fast pacing, vivid descriptions, and a mix of campy monster flick elements and gritty, disturbing scenes. The book is described as a rollercoaster of delightfully disturbing situations that will leave a lasting impression on readers long after they finish the story.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings for Night Shoot are high due to graphic violence, gore, and themes of horror.
From The Publisher:
A group of desperate student filmmakers break into Crawford Manor for an unauthorised night shoot. They have no choice. Their lead actress has quit. They're out of time. They're out of money.
They're out of luck.
For Crawford Manor has a past that won't stay dead, and the crew are about to come face-to-face with the hideous secret that stalks the halls.
Will anyone survive…the NIGHT SHOOT?
A delirious homage to the slasher movies of the 1980s, Night Shoot delivers page after page of white-knuckle terror.
"Night Shoot is wildly entertaining. If you're not laughing, you're scared out of your mind. A final girl story people will be talking about for a long time."
Sadie Hartmann, Mother Horror
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