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Year's Best Body Horror 2017 Anthology
Abodyemigphobia is the fear of the visceral aspects of the human body. Mutilation, alteration, and disfigurement at the epicenter of horror for many ages. In body horror we not only find something to fear, but we learn to fear ourselves.
How can one fear themselves? Why would something so natural disturb generations of readers?
Gehenna & Hinnom is honored to present the Year's Best Body Horror 2017 Anthology, the most disturbing and blasphemous collection of horror to ever be read by human eyes. Enter the morose. Embrace the Unknown.
How can one fear themselves? Why would something so natural disturb generations of readers?
Gehenna & Hinnom is honored to present the Year's Best Body Horror 2017 Anthology, the most disturbing and blasphemous collection of horror to ever be read by human eyes. Enter the morose. Embrace the Unknown.
392 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 30, 2017
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October 6, 2017
This is a solid anthology full of very diverse takes on the concept of body horror. Carl Jenning's fabulous story "Cicada" left me horrified of ever having to have a cast. My very favorite tale "Tetanus" by Chris Vander Kaay, went in a completely unexpected and fascinatingly disturbing direction. Not a dud in the bunch- a fine antho.
September 19, 2017
This anthology contains some very well crafted tales of Body Horror by a diverse group of talented authors.
For example, "The Always Watching Eye" by Gary Power and "Porphyria" by John S. McFarland are chilling tales that draw you deep into despair and terror as they progress to their terrifying conclusions.
In fairness, I won't comment on my own contribution, but I will applaud C.P. Dunphey and Gehenna & Hinnom publishers on an excellent job curating this large collection.
Oh, and as author Carl R. Jennings would suggest, if you happen to hear the distinct scratching noise of a cicada, be afraid. Be very afraid, indeed.
For example, "The Always Watching Eye" by Gary Power and "Porphyria" by John S. McFarland are chilling tales that draw you deep into despair and terror as they progress to their terrifying conclusions.
In fairness, I won't comment on my own contribution, but I will applaud C.P. Dunphey and Gehenna & Hinnom publishers on an excellent job curating this large collection.
Oh, and as author Carl R. Jennings would suggest, if you happen to hear the distinct scratching noise of a cicada, be afraid. Be very afraid, indeed.
October 9, 2017
A fun collection of nightmares!
Read my full take here: Years Best Body Horror 2017 Anthology
Read my full take here: Years Best Body Horror 2017 Anthology
November 15, 2020
Sad Year for Horror
2017 was a sad year for Horror if,indeed, this anthology represents that year's best.
What passes for horror these days is primarily gore and violence, as this collection of mostly disappointing and underwhelming stories demonstrates.
When I choose to read horror, I want to be riveted by fear and dread, tinged with a compulsion to keep reading because I HAVE to know how it ends. What l DON'T want is to be revolted by a deluge of senseless violence and bloodletting that compels me to stop reading and scan ahead for a better story.
Please don't misunderstand me. I am no weak-stomached, lily-livered, flowers-and-butterflies-only wimp of a horror fan. I can take, and appreciate blood and guts just fine, thank you very much, when appropriate to the unfolding of a well-told story.
What I find objectionable is writing that confuses the ultimate gross-out for true horror. Too many of today's horror writers seem to rely on that tactic, which, in my opinion, demonstrates immaturity, laziness, and a dearth of creativity and skill.
Notable exceptions to these disappointing stories include Babel.
2017 was a sad year for Horror if,indeed, this anthology represents that year's best.
What passes for horror these days is primarily gore and violence, as this collection of mostly disappointing and underwhelming stories demonstrates.
When I choose to read horror, I want to be riveted by fear and dread, tinged with a compulsion to keep reading because I HAVE to know how it ends. What l DON'T want is to be revolted by a deluge of senseless violence and bloodletting that compels me to stop reading and scan ahead for a better story.
Please don't misunderstand me. I am no weak-stomached, lily-livered, flowers-and-butterflies-only wimp of a horror fan. I can take, and appreciate blood and guts just fine, thank you very much, when appropriate to the unfolding of a well-told story.
What I find objectionable is writing that confuses the ultimate gross-out for true horror. Too many of today's horror writers seem to rely on that tactic, which, in my opinion, demonstrates immaturity, laziness, and a dearth of creativity and skill.
Notable exceptions to these disappointing stories include Babel.
February 19, 2018
OK
Some stories scary, some not so scary. Several just plain nauseating. Did any keep me awake at night? No. Were any so interesting I couldn’t put the book down? No.
Some stories scary, some not so scary. Several just plain nauseating. Did any keep me awake at night? No. Were any so interesting I couldn’t put the book down? No.
August 26, 2024
This is a review for 'A Pound of Flesh' by Edmund Stone which can be found in this collection; Year's Best Body Horror 2017 Anthology.
*2.5 stars rounded up*
A Pound of Flesh follows our young protagonist, a tattoo artist who unlocks evil entities after he tattoos ancient symbols and imagery onto his partners leg.
I was quite disappointed by this short. When reading the description I had high expectations, but it unfortunately fell short in my opinion. The concept was great, but it was not executed very well and did not feel as if I was reading a horror short until the last couple of pages, where everything felt rushed. There was a lot of unnecessary details in the first half of the book that allowed readers to feel as if the story was getting dragged out. I felt as if the climax to the story happened too late and was very rushed and overly detailed to the point that it did not paint a clear picture to the reader.
*2.5 stars rounded up*
A Pound of Flesh follows our young protagonist, a tattoo artist who unlocks evil entities after he tattoos ancient symbols and imagery onto his partners leg.
I was quite disappointed by this short. When reading the description I had high expectations, but it unfortunately fell short in my opinion. The concept was great, but it was not executed very well and did not feel as if I was reading a horror short until the last couple of pages, where everything felt rushed. There was a lot of unnecessary details in the first half of the book that allowed readers to feel as if the story was getting dragged out. I felt as if the climax to the story happened too late and was very rushed and overly detailed to the point that it did not paint a clear picture to the reader.
December 5, 2020
Great Body Horror Anthology Ranging from the Bizarre to the Disturbing
I managed to read this anthology over the course of three months through my busy schedule. Very few of the stories were duds where as the vast majority was entertaining in their own twisted ways.
Some of the stories were gross, others disturbing, some frightening, and others just weird or bizarre.
Other than this book, I couldn't find many other horror anthologies that focuses so in-depth on the specific subject matter.
Highly recommend if you find the sub-horror genre of body horror especially fascinating and frightening.
I managed to read this anthology over the course of three months through my busy schedule. Very few of the stories were duds where as the vast majority was entertaining in their own twisted ways.
Some of the stories were gross, others disturbing, some frightening, and others just weird or bizarre.
Other than this book, I couldn't find many other horror anthologies that focuses so in-depth on the specific subject matter.
Highly recommend if you find the sub-horror genre of body horror especially fascinating and frightening.
October 21, 2021
Spky Szn
Good read overall! Pretty solid anthology for anyone needing a short story fix. Not for the meek of heart, though
Five stars
Good read overall! Pretty solid anthology for anyone needing a short story fix. Not for the meek of heart, though
Five stars
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March 26, 2025Good read
Some stories better than others as in all anthologies. At times I lost interest but I did manage to finish it. Meh!
Some stories better than others as in all anthologies. At times I lost interest but I did manage to finish it. Meh!
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