Session 9: The Official Novelization

by Christian Francis, Brad Anderson (foreword)

Session 9 The Official Novelization , is based on the classic 2001 motion picture by acclaimed director Brad Anderson. Released 23 years after the film first haunted audiences, this new novel by horror and dark fantasy author Christian Francis arrives just in time for the spooky season, promising to deliver a wealth of fresh nightmares to a new generation. Francis, known for his gripping novelizations of Wishmaster, Titan Find/Creature and Vamp, delves deeper into the eerie madness that made Session 9 such a horror gem. Set against the backdrop of the real-life abandoned mental institution, the Danvers State Hospital, the film’s atmospheric dread is reimagined on the page in Francis’ adept hands. This novel expands on the film’s screenplay, offering fans new insights into the characters’ psyches and unveiling more twisted, dark secrets from within the sinister asylum.

“Bringing Session 9 into a literary form has been a huge honor for me,” said Francis. “Brad’s movie is a personal favorite since I sat in the cinema watching it back in ‘01, and I relished being able to expand on its themes and explore the horrors within. My novelization is not only a tribute to Brad’s amazing creation, but also an invitation to revisit the fear that it first inspired in audiences.”

Session 9: The Official Novelization is available through all major bookstores and online platforms as an eBook, trade paperback, hardcover, with an audiobook release toward the end of the year. There is also a special Mass Market Paperback edition for the retro collectors out there!

Genres: Horror, Fiction

200 pages, Hardcover

First published October 4, 2024

Reviews

[Clarissa Labue-Pham · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'd like to thank NetGalley for this ARC. This is my honest review.

This book was a thrilling nonstop ride. I admit that despite being a big horror fan I never got around to seeing the movie Session 9, so I had no idea what to expect. This exceedingly well paced horror is not to be missed.

In this novel we see a 5 man asbestos abatement crew trying to get the now closed Danvers mental institution ready so it can be reworked into a new government building. The job starts off normal enough until one of the crew happens upon tapes from a patients sessions in the hospital. Things quickly descend into chaos.

I'm not gonna lie, I had my hand covering my mouth the last 20 percent of this book. It was horrific, scary, and shocking. I will be thinking about this ending for a while. This book really nails the horror atmosphere and truly delivers. If you're looking for a good horror novel this Halloween then session 9 needs to be on your TBR.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

round down to 3.75
I confess I have not seen the Movie Session 9, so after reading this I decided to at least peek at the trailer. I don't know that there are too many instances where a book is based off of a movie. The mind is such a powerful thing and I'll admit that the book helped me create a building far more sinister and the characters more colorful.
Brad Anderson had created a really creepy situation for a crew of asbestos cleaning professionals to find themselves in. The situational set up of a desperate crew to even take on such a building with its history. The coined characters were very apparent with the jerk boss (which is mostly put upon him by a colleague), the junkie and so on. The eerie build, where you know some seriously creepy stuff is going to go down, was fun and engaging. The gore was pretty spot on for the theme. The ending was slightly layered and pretty heart wrenching.
Now, take in Christian Francis' vision of this story and you can add layers of overall serious spooky factor and horrifically palpable nightmare scenes come true. You know something isn't right, something is very off. The basal feel of unease helped this novella give quite a venomous bite.

Electroshock therapy and invasive psychosurgery became one-size-fits-all solutions for noncompliant patients for the sake of ease. 7%

Every step they had taken into the asylum felt like a step into another world, a world where hope was not part of the building's fabric. 16%

'The other patients, they've been here so long, they've forgotten what the outside world looks like. I'm scared I might end up like them.' 37%

It sounded as if hell itself had a voice. All within the small body of Mary Hobbs. 84%

"I know you, demon!" the old woman shouted. 96%

"I live in the weak and the wounded." 98%

[Milt Theo · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Session 9" has been one of my favorite horror movies for some time now, and I've often wondered what a novelization of the film would be like. Well, I now have my answer, and I'm in no way disappointed! The book expands slightly on the screenplay, not only by providing further details (on the two female patients mentioned in the movie), and omitting certain lines (e.g., Jeff's "Who's Yanni?" in the first scene we see him interacting with Hank), but also by adding some twists of its own (principally, bringing one of the aforementioned female patients into the crew's story). The novel is neither as subtle as the movie, nor as atmospheric, but it manages to tell a scary story of its own, in style and fine pacing. The one huge difference (aside from the presence of the female patient) is the minimal understanding of "Simon" which the novel provides: in my interpretation of the movie, I always thought that Simon was a demon, not an alter personality, and Mary was possessed. The novel weakens this line of thought by separating out the two plotlines which would allow for such a reading. This is not necessarily a bad thing, since it complements the movie wonderfully, and will make one eager to revisit the film and the original story.

[kendall · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.0 stars - okayyy this was CREEPY I loved it so much. It was so atmospheric and tense and the author truly made me feel like I was right there in that creepy ass asylum with the characters. I got chills a few times during this story and had to look over my shoulder. My only complaint is that I wish there had been a little more action throughout the book but the ending was incredible!

[Coral · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was pretty good. It covered the film quite closely. Which I think is why I didn’t like it more - obviously it should follow the film, but I was just looking for a lil something *more*, and this novelization didn’t really give it. Part of what makes the film so spooky, in my opinion, are the sounds, which doesn’t translate on to paper. Very straight forward writing.

[Reia Pande · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25⭐️ This was absolutely insane, no phun intended. It had those eerie, creepy vibes from the very beginning and my heart kept beating faster and faster. When I realized what was going on my jaw dropped and I felt nauseous. This was such a wild ride. Bingeable and nervewrecking. You’re ment to feel confused and frustrated. Enjoy the ride.

[Gayle (OutsmartYourShelf) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Based on the 2001 film by acclaimed director Brad Anderson, this book is set in Danvers State Hospital, an abandoned mental institution. The local council are looking to renovate the place to use as offices & the company chosen for the job consists of boss Gordon, supervisor Phil, & workers Mike, Hank, & Jeff. Desperate for the work & needing to get it completed quickly for a hefty bonus, the group spend hours at the place but it seems as if they're not the only ones there with a strange figure dogging their footsteps. Slowly each man starts to realise that something is not right with the others, but is it in their heads or is something sinister at work?

First of all I've never seen the film but I've definitely put it on my TBW (To Be Watched) list. It was a fairly short read but packed with tension & the constant drip of dread. I really liked how the issues between the men were subtly played on until the trust between them was fractured. The mostly psychological horror suddenly explodes into violence towards the end & it's almost shocking. I don't want to say any more so as not to give anything away but it was a perfect read for October. Creepy, atmospheric & I was on the edge of my seat all the way through. 4.5 stars (rounded up)

My thanks to NetGalley & publishers, BooksGoSocial, for the opportunity to read an ARC..

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley for providing a review copy.

I remember watching Session 9 in the early 2000s. I couldn't remember the exact story, but I remembered the fantastically creepy atmosphere of the abandoned asylum. The book, while written well, doesn't quite manage to capture what made the movie so good. I don't think this is a failing of the writer at all. The story itself without the visuals is kind of lackluster. All in all, a good effort and I enjoyed it enough to give it 3.25 stars

[Erin Clemence · Rating 5 out of 5]

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free electronic copy of this novel.

“Session 9: The Official Novelization” by Christian Francis is the novel based on the 2001 screenplay of the same name.

Based at the abandoned Danvers Mental Institution (you need not say anything else…I heard abandoned mental institution and I was all in), it focuses on four abatement workers who are readying the asylum for its conversion into a group of government and other official offices. But, as these things do, strange things start to happen and, by the end of the week, none of the workers are left alive.

I can’t speak to how well the screenplay was transformed to a novel, as I did not read the original screenplay. I can tell you though that this novel is the perfect read for spooky season. The story is told in a single timeline, and moves seamlessly from character to character, as they each start to experience terrifying things.

The entire novel takes place at the abandoned asylum, which sets the ultimate spooky vibe. Each character experiences something different while at the asylum (it even leeches into some of their personal lives)but every page is just as spine-tingling as the one before. One of the abatement workers, Mike, finds cassette tapes of recorded sessions between a psychologist and his patient, a young woman with multiple personalities, one of whom killed her brother and this was the most horrifying thing by far (so, obviously, it was my favourite).

Francis has a good number of novels under his belt, including some novelizations and he was definitely the right person to pen “Session 9”. You don’t have to be familiar with the movie at all to enjoy this novelization, and it is the perfect story to cuddle up with on a dark and stormy night (if you aren’t afraid of the dark, that is).

[Missy (myweereads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

"I live in the weak and the wounded."

Christian Francis's novelisation is of the 2001 psychological horror film based on an asbestos abatement crew that take on a job at an abandoned mental asylum, Danvers State Hospital, and uncover the dark secrets and terrors that plague the building.

As this crew begin to work one of the members finds video cassettes of recorderd session of one of the patients of the hospital who struggled with multiple personalities. The interesting thing about this movie was seeing how mental illness is protrayed. The debate on wether it was solely psychological elements or supernatural that caused the horrors they face.

The hospital itself is a huge creepy structure. When the story goes between the cassettes and the experiences the crew are having it makes it all the more disturbing to piece together what the truth is. What makes it even more harrowing is the history behind the treatment of the patients here, how they were experimented on and essentially how different the treatment of mental health was back then from the present day.

Both the film and book give a dark insight into mental asylums of the past in telling this story.

Many thanks to @netgally for a copy of this book.

[Mikepottz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely haunting, eerie, creepy 2001 movie which finally got a novelization. That chair on the cover fucks me up. Mental asylum's have disturbing vibes, lobotomies galore, abuse, trauma. The Danvers Insane Asylum was a character on it's own. Think of overlook hotel, the 2nd best Stephen King novel. The asylum was rampant with scary urban myths. It was a boogeyman. The hospital was more feared than a prison. Children institutionalized, patients treated worse than animals and rampant overcrowding. Gordon the lead in a company in charge of getting rid of asbestos. Gordon is tired. Gordon is really tired. Stressed and feeling old he is desperate to finish this job. Gordon doesn't want to do the job. The pictures on the wall, the long dark corridors, the voices, a lobotomy pick into an eye. This book has a lot to think about.

[Kirsty Carson · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 rounded up to 4
This movie was terrifying so I was excited to see how the book turned out. I really wanted to enjoy it more and I did like the character development and the depth you got that was missing in the movie. However, I just wanted it to be more tense, spooky… scary. I got pretty bored midway through and then the ending fell flat. Maybe it’s just not a good idea to write the book ‘after’ the movie? In this case… sadly the book was ‘not’ better!

[Melanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Session 9 had me intrigued from the start. You can sense from the very beginning that things are bound to go wrong—why anyone would commit to a week-long job in an abandoned asylum/hospital is beyond me! The backdrop and psychiatric elements were really interesting, and while it wasn’t exactly scary, the atmosphere and your own imagination do a lot of the work to make it creepy. I mean, who would want to wander alone in an old, empty asylum at night? Not me.

That said, I had a bit of trouble visualizing the characters, and they didn’t feel fully fleshed out. The moments that should have felt tense or scary often played like movie jump-scare scenes but without the same impact. By the 75% mark, it didn’t really feel like a story anymore, more like a series of short scenes clipped together.

The final part? Honestly, a bit all over the place and didn’t feel very realistic. I didn’t expect Gordon to spiral the way he did. All in all, I enjoyed the setting and the DID (dissociative identity disorder) aspect, but the story could’ve used another layer of depth—whether in the characters, atmosphere, or the location. I’ll definitely need to check out the movie.

[Courtney Wynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I grew up watching Session 9 it’s one of my favorite movies of all time! Was so excited when I saw it was getting a novelization. This movie and story is so slept on and I hope that the book gives it the attention it deserves! I think the movie is definitely better but I loved getting to experience it through a book and it truly creeped me out. An amazing book with an equally amazing film! I’ve been to the filming locations twice I absolutely love Session 9!

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I vaguely remember seeing the movie decades ago, so I had high hopes for this one. It definitely had its fair share of creepy moments. Unfortunately it took much too long to gain speed and keep my attention. I kept putting it down, then much later remember I needed to finish it. 90% of the book was setting everything up, for a rush at the end. By then I'd guessed what was really going on with Gordon's family. Everything that happened with the other crew members was rushed. It was a little annoying to invest the time in the setup only to be rewarded with a lightening-speed recount of what happened.

Thanks to #NetGalley and Christian Francis for an advanced reader's copy in exchange for my honest review.

[jane.stejsky · Rating 2 out of 5]

Urgh, snoozefest.

The shortest book ever but it took me forever to finish it.

[Books Amongst Friends · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having seen the movie Session 9, I was really excited to see where the novelization would take things. I can honestly say I’m so glad I read this, and I truly wish more authors and directors would collaborate on projects like this. We often see books turned into movies, but the reversal of that process is something so intriguing and deserves more exploration—especially within the horror and science fiction genres.

The author did exactly what they set out to do, expanding on the original film while keeping its chilling essence intact. I’d highly recommend watching the movie either while reading the book or directly before or after. It helps you understand the creative choices made in the novel and adds another layer to the fear factor. In many ways, the book feels even scarier, and that’s a testament to how well the author translated something so visual into text without losing the eerie atmosphere.

I especially enjoyed how well the book expanded on the characters, the lore, and the setting. It’s no small feat to take something inherently visual, like a film, and capture that same feeling on the page, but Francis did a fantastic job. While some might say it’s not super scary, I think the fear is subtle—just like the movie. It’s the idea of being in an abandoned mental hospital, knowing the crimes that took place there, and feeling the weight of all that isolation and solitude. Those moments of dread were enough for me.

Just like in the movie, I kept finding myself saying, "Why would they do that? They know they’re all gonna die!" 😂 It was such a fun and thrilling read, and I’d love to see more novelizations like this in the future.

[BookswithLydscl | · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5*

A crew are brought in to rid the old Danvers State Hospital of asbestos and get far more than they bargained for!

Based on the 2001 movie of the same name, Session 9 is a quick, creepy read and one that is ideal for Spooky October. The building itself is as much of a character as Gordon and crew and is perfectly captured in all its eerie, dilapidated glory in the author's writing.

The book also captures so many tropes that work well for me in horror - The setting of an abandoned asylum with a cast of characters that have a lot of genuine tension between them that helps create a truly creepy and foreboding atmosphere.

Overall the pace of the book was quick but nothing in comparison to the final quarter with the quick changes between character profiles building to an awful and haunting crescendo.

I've never seen the movie this book is based on but based on the storyline here it's something I would watch in a heartbeat based on this book.

A highly effective psychological horror/thriller.

Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for a digital review copy of "Session 9" in exchange for my honest and voluntary review.

[C]

I have been a fan of the movie Session 9 since it came out, own the dvd, and had recently watched it. When I heard this novelization of the movie was happening, I immediately ordered it based on my experience with the film. The book is in paperback format, has a good feel (a good floppiness), and I like how the cover art matches the movie poster art. The beginning page of each book chapter has a grimy kind of art aesthetic that matches the setting which I also enjoyed. I found this book quite easy to read and follow, though I think this is probably because I am already familiar with the story line. The story follows the movie closely; I remembered many scenes of the movie as I was reading the book. The book ending, though, is a bit different than in the movie, which I found to be an interesting twist. There is also an epilogue which adds a bit more to the story. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed the movie.

[Chelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️1/2 I remember seeing the movie a long time ago but couldn’t remember what it was all about. The plot sounded scary, and in the beginning it was definitely giving a creepy vibe. However, nothing happened. It’s a very short read, but nothing happened until the very end. It went from 0 to 100 just like that without any real explanation as to what was going on. The story jumped from character to character in each paragraph at times, and it just left a very disjointed feel to the whole book. The one good thing I can say about this book is that the writing is very good, and I was able to visualize everything happening, but the plot left a lot to be desired. I got an advance copy from NetGalley. #session9 #christianfrancis #horrorbooks #horrorbookstagram #books #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #netgalley #arc

[Jessica Gleason · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've seen the film, long ago, but have only a fuzzy recollection. I'll need to revisit it sometime soon. That being said, I was interested in the novelization. I don't think I've read a book that was written from a film and not the other way around before.

This was slow and a little difficult to follow the various characters. It definitely felt like a visual would have helped the story along, especially where the sessions themselves were concerned. I didn't feel much creeping sense of dread and felt like I probably should have.

You won't get much action until the last maybe 15% of the book.

Ultimately it's interesting, but didn't grab me or spook me. I think if you're a fan of the movie and know it better than I do, this might be a cool companion to it. It just didn't quite hit for me, but it was quick and well written.

[Itze Gonzalez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I watched the film years ago but couldn’t remember the ending so when I saw this was a written novelization, I jumped at the chance to experience this for the first time again. And boy did it deliver!

Absolutely creepy. Set in an abandoned insane asylum over the course of about a week, a cleaning crew is sent in to clean asbestos from the building but an eerie foreboding ambiance surrounds the building. With added details to the characters and setting it sets a tension fueled pace and the more I read the more I had questions about what was going on under the surface until it finally clicks. The ending really delivered, and now I have to go watch the movie. This was great and so perfect for spooky season.

[Lexa K · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the film of this novelization, so when I saw that this had been written, I just knew I had to read it!

Abandoned insane asylum - check
Creepy, foreboding atmosphere - check
Tension between friends/colleagues - check

Session 9 is about an abatement crew sent in to clear asbestos from the abandoned Danvers state institute, with a slight back story of patient Mary Hobbes thrown in for good measure.
What could go wrong?

It's a perfect read for spooky season just around the corner.

Thank you to the publisher for granting early access to this book via Netgalley.

[S. Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Christian Francis's novelization of Session 9 transports Brad Anderson's cult horror film to the page, following an asbestos removal crew through the moldering corridors of Danvers State Hospital. The story tracks the psychological deterioration of Gordon Fleming and his crew as they navigate the asylum's shadow-filled halls, where decades of dark history seep through crumbling walls. The disturbing psychiatric sessions of former patient Mary Hobbes weave through the main narrative, her fractured voices echoing against the backdrop of peeling paint and broken windows. While the novel may not capture every nuance of the film's suffocating atmosphere, Francis keeps a steady hand on the growing tension as the crew descends deeper into the abandoned institution's maze-like passages. The result feels more like a companion piece than a reimagining, preserving the core elements that made Anderson's film so unsettling.

[Fran · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was atmospheric, and that’s where the positives begin and end. This was just too much…it tried to be psychological, in a haunted place, with red herring disputes…this just didn’t do it for me. The incomplete sentences, one dimensional characters and tangents that lent nothing to the overall story made this seem very amateurish.

[Darth C · Rating 5 out of 5]

‘Session 9: The Official Novelization’ is everything a fan of the original film could hope for—and more. Francis skillfully transports the terror and atmospheric dread of the 2001 cult classic into written form, and the result is utterly gripping. As someone who loved the eerie tension of the movie, I was thrilled with how the novel deepens the story, offering chilling new insights into the characters and the disturbing history of the Danvers State Hospital. The way Francis expands on the original screenplay is masterful, breathing new life into the horror while remaining faithful to the essence of the film. This book is a must-read for horror fans, whether you're familiar with the movie or discovering its dark secrets for the first time. Prepare to be haunted all over again. Perfect for spooky season!


*** I received an advance copy of this book and am sharing my honest review voluntarily.***

[Allan Kümmel · Rating 3 out of 5]

NetGalley | ARC.

First of all, I haven’t watched the movie, so my opinion is based solely on the book itself.

It’s well-written and successful in creating an oppressive atmosphere. On the other hand, I didn’t really connect with any of the characters.

I can appreciate a slow-burn buildup, but in this case, I felt there wasn’t much payoff for all the momentum created.

In short, it was a fun and fast read. Maybe I would have enjoyed it more if I had watched the movie.

[Lydia Hephzibah · Rating 2 out of 5]

1.5

Setting: USA
Rep: n/a

This was shit. Boring, slow, and at times almost nonsensical. The horror was seriously lacking, as was the tension. It's mostly just a bunch of men working and mucking around. How this is rated so highly is beyond me.

[Brit · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I can’t bring myself to watch horror movies, my go-to alternative—my solution, if you will—is horror books. Hand me one, and I’m all in! So, when I came across the novelization of the legendary horror film Session 9, it immediately caught my attention. I haven’t seen the movie yet, but the chills this book gave me were absolutely real.

Five men, an abandoned mental institution, dark basements—what could possibly go wrong? When Gordon and his team finally land a lucrative job offer, they all share the same goal: finish the job in a week and secure a $25,000 bonus. But while their enthusiasm is high, the task proves daunting. Completing a project in one week that would usually take three or four seems like an impossible feat, but no one complains. After all, the money is worth it—or so it seems at first.

As they get to work, something begins to feel off. Gordon is unraveling, Phil is battling substance abuse, Jeff is still inexperienced, Hank is obsessively hunting for anything shiny, and Mike? Mike stumbles upon a box of patient tapes. These recordings reveal sessions between a doctor and a young girl, Mary, who suffers from dissociative identity disorder. As Mike listens to the tapes, a harrowing and terrifying story begins to emerge. But are any of them ready for what’s about to come to light?

When asked, “What makes a great horror story?” I often find it hard to put into words. It’s one of those you’ll know it when you feel it things. And in this case, the book absolutely delivers. Although it’s based on the film, it doesn’t feel like it’s living in the movie’s shadow. In fact, even without having seen the film, I can confidently say the book stands strong on its own. The sheer unease and dread it creates are undeniable.

The descriptions of the institution paint a grim and chilling picture in cold, dark tones that no light—nor the living souls inside—can warm. The endless, shadowy corridors and oppressive basements practically scream danger, yet no one seems to hear. The men catch fleeting glimpses of dark, shifting shapes that appear to be watching them, always moving—sometimes closer, sometimes farther—but the icy dread they exude reaches out to the reader from the pages. And that, in my opinion, is what makes a horror story truly great.

The book is written in a way that mirrors the cinematic experience. While it’s divided into chapters, they feel more like scene breaks than traditional sections, keeping the narrative taut and fast-paced. The story hops between the perspectives of different characters, sometimes moving quickly, sometimes slowing down to build suspense. I particularly enjoyed the moments when multiple eerie events occurred simultaneously in different parts of the institution. It felt like short, alternating camera shots, capturing the growing tension in vivid detail. The pacing and structure were masterfully done, heightening the atmosphere at every turn.

One of the most compelling aspects of the narrative is its restraint. The reader only sees what the characters see—there’s no omniscient narrator giving away secrets. You’re left to interpret the events for yourself, guided only by what unfolds in front of you. It’s just you, the men, and the institution’s dark, suffocating tunnels. Are you ready for this?

I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves horror that’s atmospheric, unsettling, and expertly crafted. It’s not just a story—it’s an experience.

Thank you so much, NetGalley and BooksGoSocial, for this fantastic reading experience and for the ARC copy!

Review in Estonian: https://brixieblog.wordpress.com/2024...

[Cc Readsss · Rating 4 out of 5]

Release: Oct 3

Genre: I would not classify this book as horror, but more of a psychological thriller

Details:
Seeking a crew to renovate Danvers State Hospital, a former insane asylum. Gordon and his team take on the task and even promise to get it don't 3x faster than any of the competitive bids.

This book is filled with an evil and mysterious past. Aggressive patient abuse, medieval medical procedures and rumors of demonic possession are some of the many dark secrets the hospital holds.

The story takes the reader on a ride through a labyrinth building that seems alive to it's visitors, and forces the reader to resolve for themselves why things are happening to each character.

I appreciate any book that can generate real tension and suspense from imagination and suggestion.

All of the carefully constructed tension and dread is dissipated by a relatively low key ending that somewhat punctures many of the truly terrifying images and theories swirling in the readers mind.

Thoughts along the way:

This place sounds like a perfect location for a spooky story; former insane asylum, Asbestos, mold, rusted gurneys, collapsed ceilings, broken/barred windows, off-limit areas, sour and metallic smells, and a pigeon skeleton

Lobotomies "perfected" there?

Load them up with insulin to put them in a coma?

Getting a "wierd feeling" about Danvers is probably a sign that you shouldn't fuck with it

Moldiest place he's ever been? mold exposure is another sign to get the fuck out

And now a red pentagram. Sure, just ignore that as well.

Poor Gordon is so desperate for the job that he's not thinking rationally about the timeline or what he's about to get himself into.
-Does he resent his child?

Oh Gordon, hurting your wife is a bad move. I hope these apparitions give you what you deserve.
-Our sense of Gordon's subtle, increasing alienation is a testament to his character

His crew includes Mike, a law school dropout who is knowledgeable about the asylum's history; Phil, who is dealing with his grief over a recent breakup; Hank, a gambling addict; and Jeff, who has a pathological fear of the dark.

The sounds that Gordon are hearing could just be exhaustion, or even exposure to hazards, but all the other creepy things happening (hearing footsteps, the photo of the little girl with a shadow following her), I suspect something more sinister is happening
-is Gordon possessed?

Now he's mixing up colors?

The Patricia story?!?!

Electrical interference... Something spooky is about to happen

Creepy ass tapes?
-Mary/Billy/Simon
-She has multiple personalities. One is called "Simon". Simon is evil and got her to kill her brother. Interviews with Mary and her "others" are recorded on Session tapes

LOL moments:
"The USS Dickballs"

*Thank you netgalley for this ARC*