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
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Created By
1993
Short Stories/Novellas
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Year
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1
Holiday
1988
2
Pride
2002
3
The Ritual of Illusion
2013
Short Story Collections
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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)
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Hell Comes to Hollywood, Volume I
2012
Richard Christian Matheson Anthologies
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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
Obsessions
1991
9
The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror Fourth Annual Collection
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
The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 8
1997
18
Millenium
1997
19
Dark Terrors 4
1998
20
Dark Terrors 5
2000
21
Dark Masques
2001
22
Dark Terrors 6
2002
23
Shrouded by Darkness: Tales of Terror
2006
24
Best New Horror 18
2007
25
Dark Delicacies III: Haunted
2009
26
Hellbound Hearts
2009
27
Werewolves and Shape Shifters: Encounters with the Beasts Within
2010
28
Visitants
2010
29
A Book of Horrors
2011
30
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three
2011
31
The Devil's Coattails
2012
32
The Mammoth Book of Body Horror
2012
33
Mammoth Books presents That Haunted Feeling
2012
34
Four For Fantasy
2013
35
Flotsam Fantastique: The Souvenir Book of World Fantasy Convention 2013
2013
36
Hell Comes To Hollywood, Volume II
2014
37
Darker Terrors 7
2016
38
Cemetery Riots
2016
39
Corruption at the Crossroad
2017
40
Best New Horror 28
2018
41
The Mammoth Book of Halloween Stories
2018
42
Freedom of Screech
2019
43
Body Shocks
2021
44
Best New Horror #31
2021
45
Classic Monsters Unleashed
2022
46
Horrible Little Stories: Horror Fiction They Don’t Want You To Read