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A review by soobooksalot
Curse of the Reaper by Brian McAuley
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
"I always rise again."
Is there anything more terrifying in Hollywood than *gasp* a remake?
That's the kicking-off point for Brian McAuley's Curse Of The Reaper. But personal demons aren't just for film.
Howard Browning's acting career was spent playing the title character of The Reaper in a cult-favourite horror movie franchise. He was ready to hang up his rusty chains and retire. Until he learns of plans to reboot the series with an entirely new lead actor.
Enter sitcom star Trevor Mane. He's newly out of rehab and not sure he wants to be pigeonholed as an already-iconic character.
This is an interesting and unexpected take on a horror story - Trevor navigating his addiction while stepping toward a famous role, and Howard's dementia symptoms may be something else entirely unmedical.
After all, life can be more nightmare than the movies.
Curse Of The Reaper is great stuff, a perfect mix of heart and horror. Recommended!
Is there anything more terrifying in Hollywood than *gasp* a remake?
That's the kicking-off point for Brian McAuley's Curse Of The Reaper. But personal demons aren't just for film.
Howard Browning's acting career was spent playing the title character of The Reaper in a cult-favourite horror movie franchise. He was ready to hang up his rusty chains and retire. Until he learns of plans to reboot the series with an entirely new lead actor.
Enter sitcom star Trevor Mane. He's newly out of rehab and not sure he wants to be pigeonholed as an already-iconic character.
This is an interesting and unexpected take on a horror story - Trevor navigating his addiction while stepping toward a famous role, and Howard's dementia symptoms may be something else entirely unmedical.
After all, life can be more nightmare than the movies.
Curse Of The Reaper is great stuff, a perfect mix of heart and horror. Recommended!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Kidnapping, Car accident, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail