[Complete] [80k] [Horror] The Midnight Show
Hi! I am looking for 2-3 beta readers for my complete horror novel The Midnight Show. I believe this will appeal to adult readers who enjoy Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and How to Make a Horror Movie and Survive by Craig DiLouie.
Blurb: "17-year-old Robert and his best friend Adam work at The Dome, an old movie theater with a haunted reputation. It is 1978 and the movie business is changing. Robert, though, is more interested in getting the attention of his high school sweetheart. One night Adam stays late at the theater and is never seen again. Time passes. Robert, who is now 57, puts his life savings into restoring the abandoned theater to relive the glory days of his youth, but poltergeist activity brings him and three coworkers together to uncover the terrifying truth behind the haunted movie theater."
Adult content warning: blood, some gore, violence, suicide, and a few mild sex scenes
Feedback: I am looking for general reader reaction and thoughts on character motivations. Other suggestions for brevity and clarity would be welcome.
Preferred Timeline: 2-3 weeks
I would be happy to critique your manuscript in exchange. My favorite genres are horror, fantasy, and science fiction.
I use StoryOrigin to track beta reader comments. If interested, please follow this link: https://storyoriginapp.com/betacopies/e4a1c643-cde8-42e0-84ad-f60d5912124b
Thank you!
Posted Sep 3, 2025, 5:06 PM UTC