Richard Christian Matheson

Richard Christian Matheson is a renowned American author, best known for his horror novels, short stories, and screenplays. He was born to a famous novelist, Richard Matheson, which may have influenced his career path in literature. Matheson has established himself as a significant figure in the horror genre, with his unique storytelling style and chilling narratives.

Matheson's work is highly regarded in the industry, and he has contributed to numerous television shows and movies. Some of the popular titles he has worked on include "The A-Team," "Knight Rider," "Tales from the Crypt," "The Shining" (TV series), "Three's Company," "The Incredible Hulk," and many more. His contributions to these productions demonstrate his versatility as a writer and his ability to adapt his writing style to various mediums.

Aside from his work in television and movies, Matheson has also written several feature films. However, he is perhaps best known for his novel "Created By" and the novella "The Ritual of Illusion." These works showcase his talent for creating suspenseful and haunting narratives, making him a standout author in the horror genre. Matheson's writing style is unique, often characterized by his ability to create a sense of unease and tension in his readers.

Overall, Richard Christian Matheson is a highly accomplished author who has made significant contributions to the horror genre. His work in television, movies, and literature has earned him a reputation as a talented and versatile writer. Whether it is through his novels, short stories, or screenplays, Matheson's chilling narratives continue to captivate audiences and cement his place in the world of horror literature.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Created By 1993
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Holiday 1988
2 Pride 2002
3 Pride (With: Richard Matheson) 2002
4 The Ritual of Illusion 2013
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 Scars and Other Distinguishing Marks 1987
2 Dystopia 2000
3 Zoopraxis 2017
Hell Comes To Hollywood Books (with Lisa Morton, with Hal Bodner, with Erin Bennett, with Brad C. Hodson, with John Palisano, with Tim Chizmar, with R.B. Payne, with Eric Miller, with Del Howison, with Jeffrey Reddick, with Daniel P. Coughlin, with Anthony C. Ferrante, with Carla Robinson, with William Lebeda, with Lin Shaye, with Donny Broussard, with Kelly Kurtzhals, with Katarina Leigh Waters, with Ron Zwang, with Heather E. Ash, with Graydon Schlichter)
# Title Year
1 Hell Comes to Hollywood, Volume I 2012
Best Horror of the Year Books
# Title Year
1 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One 2009
2 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two 2010
3 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three 2011
4 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Four 2012
5 The Best Horror of the Year Volume Five 2013
6 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six 2014
7 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven 2015
8 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eight 2016
9 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Nine 2017
10 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Ten 2018
11 The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction 2018
12 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eleven 2019
13 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Twelve 2020
14 The Best Horror of the Year Volume Thirteen 2021
15 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fourteen 2022
16 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fifteen 2024
17 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Sixteen 2024
18 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Seventeen 2025
Richard Christian Matheson Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Whispers 1977
2 Shadows 2 1979
3 Dark Forces: New Stories of Suspense and Supernatural Horror 1980
4 Death 1982
5 Hot Blood Tales of Erotic Horror 1989
6 Razored Saddles 1989
7 Splatter-Punks: The Definitive Anthology 1990
8 The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror Fourth Annual Collection 1991
9 Obsessions 1991
10 Fourth Annual Collection 1991
11 The Bradbury Chronicles 1991
12 The Little Book of Horrors: Tiny Tales of Terror 1992
13 The Mammoth Book of Vampires 1992
14 Best New Horror 6 1995
15 Dark Terrors 1995
16 Dark of the Night 1997
17 Robert Bloch's Psychos 1997
18 The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 8 1997
19 Millenium 1997
20 Dark Terrors 4 1998
21 Dark Terrors 5 2000
22 Dark Masques 2001
23 Dark Terrors 6 2002
24 Shrouded by Darkness: Tales of Terror 2006
25 Best New Horror 18 2007
26 Dark Delicacies II: Fear 2007
27 Dark Delicacies III: Haunted 2009
28 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One 2009
29 Hellbound Hearts 2009
30 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two 2010
31 Werewolves and Shape Shifters: Encounters with the Beasts Within 2010
32 Visitants 2010
33 A Book of Horrors 2011
34 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three 2011
35 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Four 2012
36 The Devil's Coattails 2012
37 The Mammoth Book of Body Horror 2012
38 Mammoth Books presents That Haunted Feeling 2012
39 The Best Horror of the Year Volume Five 2013
40 Four For Fantasy 2013
41 Flotsam Fantastique: The Souvenir Book of World Fantasy Convention 2013 2013
42 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six 2014
43 Hell Comes To Hollywood, Volume II 2014
44 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven 2015
45 Darker Terrors 7 2016
46 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eight 2016
47 Classic Monsters Unleashed 2022
48 Cemetery Riots 2016
49 Corruption at the Crossroad 2017
50 Little Deaths: 22 Tales of Horror and Sex 2023
51 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Nine 2017
52 Best New Horror 28 2018
53 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Ten 2018
54 The Mammoth Book of Halloween Stories 2018
55 The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction 2018
56 A Time For Violence 2019
57 Freedom of Screech 2019
58 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eleven 2019
59 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Twelve 2020
60 Body Shocks 2021
61 Best New Horror #31 2021
62 The Best Horror of the Year Volume Thirteen 2021
63 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fourteen 2022
64 Horrible Little Stories: Horror Fiction They Don’t Want You To Read 2023
65 Little Deaths 2023
66 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fifteen 2024
67 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Sixteen 2024
68 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Seventeen 2025