Most Haunted Books Ever Written
The King in Yellow
Woven with madness-inducing plays, readers report nightmares and a lingering sense of dread after reading its pages.
The Necronomicon
A fictional grimoire by Lovecraft that many believe carries real-world curses and attracts dark, unexplainable happenings.
The Amityville Horror
Purportedly based on real events, this diary-style novel has been linked to alleged paranormal activity in its readers’ homes.
The Haunting of Hill House
Shirley Jackson’s classic allegedly caused readers to feel watched and experience chills, as if the house itself were alive.
House of Leaves
This labyrinthine horror tale unsettles with hidden codes and strange formatting—many readers quit midway, citing anxiety.
The Exorcist
William Peter Blatty’s novel of demonic possession is whispered to have inspired a series of on-set accidents and curses.
Pet Sematary
Stephen King’s tale of buried secrets and undead returns has left fans haunted by dreams of things that shouldn’t come back.