Clark Collins Upcoming Horror Novel “Screaming and Conjuring” Release Date

The definitive 504-page hardcover book, published by entertainment journalist Clark Collis, reveals the horror film industry’s inner workings. Through unique behind-the-scenes anecdotes, untold stories, and in-depth interviews with influential figures who defined the era, Collis chronicles the blood-spattered growth of horror, starting with the genre-redefining film Scream in 1996.

Screaming and Conjuring Release Date

Screaming and Conjuring: The Resurrection and Unstoppable Rise of the Modern Horror Movie will be published by 1984 Publishing on September 2, 2025.

Screaming and Conjuring: Behind the Scenes of Modern Horror Classics

The Blair Witch Project, The Sixth Sense, Final Destination, The Others, Pan’s Labyrinth, 28 Days Later, Resident Evil, Saw, Hostel, Paranormal Activity, Insidious, and The Conjuring—which started the first multi-billion dollar franchise in the horror genre—are just a few of the classic horror stories that have emerged in the modern era. Screaming and Conjuring gives readers an intimate glimpse into the creative turmoil and victories that went into making these historic films, as well as many more, by delving deeply into the difficult and frequently turbulent production stories behind them.

Directors

Exclusive anecdotes from some of the most influential people in the horror genre are included in the book. These include actors Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween) and Neve Campbell (Scream), directors Eli Roth (Hostel) and Sam Raimi (Evil Dead, Drag Me to Hell), and renowned special effects artist Greg Nicotero (The Mist, The Walking Dead).

A limited first-edition deluxe hardback with black foil-gilded page edges will be used for the debut of Screaming and Conjuring. Artist Gary Pullin, who has created official artwork for Stephen King, Jack White, Alice Cooper, Def Leppard, and other celebrities, created the cover design and illustration.

Availability Details

September 2, 2025, marks the global publication of Screaming and Conjuring at all big booksellers and neighborhood bookshops.