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Flicker
A terrifying short story by the writer of Host ('scariest movie of the decade'), with original illustrations by renowned horror artist Trever Henderson
An eager film journalist writing an article for the anniversary of a beloved horror film, The Flicker Man, visits the home of the reclusive lead actress. An actress who, following the success of the movie, refused to work again and locked herself up in her Hollywood mansion without apparent reason. Stories of unusual and gruesome deaths that plagued the film’s production have been rife for decades, but what if the horror never stopped? What if the ritual to summon the abominable Flicker Man actually worked?
“A short, sharp whisper in the dark that plays with the unsettling rumors and legends surrounding the making of certain horror films. This candle burns bright.”—Brian Keene, Best-Selling author of The Rising and End of the Road
“With Flicker, Jed Shepherd again expertly demonstrates that our most frightening nightmares aren't satisfied with hiding in the shadows”—Paul Tremblay
About the author
JED SHEPHERD is a filmmaker who grew up in sunny South London and is a die-hard horror fan. Jed is currently enjoying success with "The Scariest Movie of the Decade", HOST which he wrote and executive produced. He also wrote and exec produced the upcoming DASHCAM for Blumhouse and has upcoming films with Sam Raimi and StudioCanal. The live-action real-time horror video game GHOSTS that Jed wrote and directed is coming out in summer 2022, where he is working with Jim Henson’s Creature Workshop and viral monster illustrator Trevor Henderson. The game is being distributed on all formats by Limited Run Games.
About the illustrator
TREVOR HENDERSON is a writer and illustrator who specializes in horror. His love of monsters, ghosts and other horrible entities is enduring and vast. He's currently working on a middle-grade horror book for Scholastic, and when he is not drawing or writing horrible things, he is thinking about the unknowable and hostile forces working against all of humanity, and playing with his cat Boo. He lives in Toronto with his partner Jenn.
An eager film journalist writing an article for the anniversary of a beloved horror film, The Flicker Man, visits the home of the reclusive lead actress. An actress who, following the success of the movie, refused to work again and locked herself up in her Hollywood mansion without apparent reason. Stories of unusual and gruesome deaths that plagued the film’s production have been rife for decades, but what if the horror never stopped? What if the ritual to summon the abominable Flicker Man actually worked?
“A short, sharp whisper in the dark that plays with the unsettling rumors and legends surrounding the making of certain horror films. This candle burns bright.”—Brian Keene, Best-Selling author of The Rising and End of the Road
“With Flicker, Jed Shepherd again expertly demonstrates that our most frightening nightmares aren't satisfied with hiding in the shadows”—Paul Tremblay
About the author
JED SHEPHERD is a filmmaker who grew up in sunny South London and is a die-hard horror fan. Jed is currently enjoying success with "The Scariest Movie of the Decade", HOST which he wrote and executive produced. He also wrote and exec produced the upcoming DASHCAM for Blumhouse and has upcoming films with Sam Raimi and StudioCanal. The live-action real-time horror video game GHOSTS that Jed wrote and directed is coming out in summer 2022, where he is working with Jim Henson’s Creature Workshop and viral monster illustrator Trevor Henderson. The game is being distributed on all formats by Limited Run Games.
About the illustrator
TREVOR HENDERSON is a writer and illustrator who specializes in horror. His love of monsters, ghosts and other horrible entities is enduring and vast. He's currently working on a middle-grade horror book for Scholastic, and when he is not drawing or writing horrible things, he is thinking about the unknowable and hostile forces working against all of humanity, and playing with his cat Boo. He lives in Toronto with his partner Jenn.
19 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 26, 2022
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September 22, 2022
This was a fun little short story. Jed created a great creepy atmosphere throughout, constantly leaving me wondering what the Flicker Man is all about. I would love to see this story expanded or turned into a feature film. As usual, Trevor Henderson’s art is unsettling and I loved the idea of mixing some of these images throughout the story. This was a quick read worth checking out for anyone looking for a spooky short story
April 28, 2022
Short but perfect.
The exact amount of description and information to make you ill at ease and looking over your shoulder whilst still allowing the reader to use the best tool to fill in any blanks - their imagination.
I want more of these.
Many, many more!!!
Fantastic art work too.
Bravo!!!
The exact amount of description and information to make you ill at ease and looking over your shoulder whilst still allowing the reader to use the best tool to fill in any blanks - their imagination.
I want more of these.
Many, many more!!!
Fantastic art work too.
Bravo!!!
April 29, 2022
Witness the birth of a new horror Icon
Flicker is a terrifying glimpse into a world of monsters and scream queen era starlets. It’s a chance to witness the birth of a new movie monster in the vein of the Candyman, Michael Meyers, or Jason Voorhees. Highly recommended for true horror fans everywhere.
Flicker is a terrifying glimpse into a world of monsters and scream queen era starlets. It’s a chance to witness the birth of a new movie monster in the vein of the Candyman, Michael Meyers, or Jason Voorhees. Highly recommended for true horror fans everywhere.
May 2, 2022
Lazy derivative writing, only propped up by the illustrations.
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