They call it Beast House. Tourists flock to see it, lured by its history of butchery and sadistic sexual enslavement. They enter, armed with cameras and camcorders, but many never return. The men are slaughtered quickly. The women have a far worse fate in store. But the worst part of the house is what lies beneath it. Behind the cellar door, down the creaky steps, waits a creature of pure evil. At night, when the house is dark and all is quiet…the beast comes out.
Raves and Reviews
"If you're unfamiliar with the horror fiction written by the late, great Richard Laymon, what better place to start than with THE CELLAR, his first novel and a revered cult favorite…It's scary. It's gory. It's gruesome and deeply, deeply twisted. You'll encounter brainpan-burning suspense punctuated by depraved, explicit sexuality and extreme violence throughout…This is truly bizarre and scary fare from a writer who knew how to dish up generous servings of the dark and freaky stuff. Stick this paperback in your treat bag, bucko: it's better than candy corn!"-Creature Feature
"As first novels go, THE CELLAR is a rare treat in that readers will find an author who hit the literary ground running at nearly peak form, displaying his strengths with assurance and gusto. THE CELLAR certainly showcases Laymon's penchant for effectively drawing characters with minimal detail and utilizing straightforward language to produce page-turner plots as fast and engaging as any roller coaster. Richard Laymon is the Ernest Hemingway of down and dirty horror…THE CELLAR remains one of the finest examples of this author's talents and establishes Richard Laymon as a master of guignol page-turners."-Horror Reader Exclusive Review
"THE CELLAR contains a few scary scenes, a great and horrific ending…will surely please fans of the late author."-The Horror Fiction Review
"If you're unfamiliar with the horror fiction written by the late, great Richard Laymon, what better place to start than with THE CELLAR, his first novel and a revered cult favorite…It's scary. It's gory. It's gruesome and deeply, deeply twisted. You'll encounter brainpan-burning suspense punctuated by depraved, explicit sexuality and extreme violence throughout…This is truly bizarre and scary fare from a writer who knew how to dish up generous servings of the dark and freaky stuff. Stick this paperback in your treat bag, bucko: it's better than candy corn!"-Creature Feature
"As first novels go, THE CELLAR is a rare treat in that readers will find an author who hit the literary ground running at nearly peak form, displaying his strengths with assurance and gusto. THE CELLAR certainly showcases Laymon's penchant for effectively drawing characters with minimal detail and utilizing straightforward language to produce page-turner plots as fast and engaging as any roller coaster. Richard Laymon is the Ernest Hemingway of down and dirty horror…THE CELLAR remains one of the finest examples of this author's talents and establishes Richard Laymon as a master of guignol page-turners."-Horror Reader Exclusive Review
"THE CELLAR contains a few scary scenes, a great and horrific ending…will surely please fans of the late author."-The Horror Fiction Review
