TWENTYNINE PALMS

The third feature by France’s Bruno Dumont was this ludicrous quasi-horror movie from 2003

THE NURSERY

It can be read as the literary equivalent of the Christian scare films of Ron Ormond and others, what with its consistently sleazy and exploitive set-pieces matched by equally consistent Christian sermonizing to remind us that we shouldn’t be enjoying the lovingly described mayhem.

THE NEW NEIGHBOR

Certainly THE NEW NEIGHBOR showcases nearly all its author’s strengths…and, yes, a few of his weaknesses.

NEGATIVES

Another novel that falls into the interesting-but-not-entirely-successful category.

DRIVER

An account of telepathy and bodily possession that reads like a Harold Robbins or Sidney Sheldon potboiler with a horrific edge.

CYCLE OF VIOLENCE

Grayson Perry is a renowned British artist and notorious cross dresser with a penchant for the gross and pornographic. I’m assuming this humorous and frankly obscene graphic novel is at least partially autobiographical.