# The Film You Are About to See

**Author**: Haley Newlin

## Advance Praise:
- *"Buttery snack bar popcorn, drive-in intermission ads, classic horror cinephilia: clearly I'm the target audience for this book. But I think you'll love it too. The Film You Are About to See is a book with its eyes on the past, but at the same time announces Newlin as a modern horror voice to watch. It's showtime!"* - Adam Cesare, Bram-Stoker-Award-winning author of *Clown In a Cornfield*

- *"The book you are about to read is a cinephile's spine-tingling fever dream. Haley Newlin pens a love letter to celluloid, capturing the grain and gimmicks of a bygone era where the blood seeps right off the screen and into your book. William Castle would be proud... and you'll be absolutely terrified."* - Clay McLeod Chapman, author of *Wake Up and Open Your Eyes*

- *"Retro, raucous, and a roaring good time, The Film You Are About to See is a must-read for horror fans everywhere. An absolute blood-soaked delight."* - Gwendolyn Kiste, Four-time Bram-Stoker-Award-winning author of *The Haunting of Velkwood and Reluctant Immortals*

- *"Energetic and full of popcorn and bodies. The Film You Are About to See pays loving tribute to the classic horror of yesteryear with a blood-soaked romp at the drive-in."* - Hailey Piper, author of *A Light Most Hateful*

- *"Newlin takes everything we love about classic horror films and the drive-in experience, turning pages into silver screens with piercing screams."* - Nick Roberts, author of *Mean Spirited and The Exorcist's House*

- *"Like a mad scientist from the films of yore, Haley Newlin has crafted a delightfully deranged spectacle on the page with The Film You Are About to See. You'll never want to leave this blood-soaked drive-in... but the creepy thing in your backseat won't let you anyway."* - Brian McAuley, author of *Breathe In, Bleed Out*

- *"The Film You Are About to See is a spooktastic tribute to classic horror films that will leave your spine tingling. With a kick ass heroine, gore galore, and the creepiest creature ever to grace a drive-in, you'll devour this novella faster than a bucket of movie theater popcorn!"* - Angela Sylvaine, Bram-Stoker-Award-nominated author of *Frost Bite* and *Chopping Spree*

- *"Newlin's writing evokes both a 1950s time capsule and a fun, monster-filled romp you won't be able to put down."* - Viggy Parr Hampton, author of *The Rotting Room*

- *"From the opening reel to the final frame, The Film You Are About to See is bursting with monster-movie mayhem. This is drive-in horror at its gleefully bloody, devilishly fun, and heartfelt best!"* - V.S. Lawrence, author of *80s Ghosts and With Friends Like These*

- *"Full of appreciation for the genre, beautifully written, and above all, a really fun time, wrapped in a celluloid skin of pure retro camp, The Film You Are About to See is a story that will not release readers from its pincered grip until the end credits roll. With nods to Castle and Price and their B-Movie brethren, this is a creature feature with claws and brains that is not to be missed."* - FanFiAddict

## Synopsis
*It's 1959 in a rural Indiana town, and the local drive-in is hosting their first-ever Dusk Til Dawn Spooktacular! And they've got a Percepto surprise in store for the audience, complete with vomit bags, nurses on staff, and a hearse parked just beneath the monsters onscreen. But June has a strange sense about things. Always has. And as the screams spread through the parking lot, reality and theatrics begin to blur for her and her friends. Is it just a gimmick, or is something lurking amongst the moviegoers?*

## Author Interview: Haley Newlin
**1. Tell us about yourself!**  
*I grew up on the theatrical terror of William Castle's gimmicks and Vincent Price films — both of which have heavily influenced my work. I have published three novels, including *Take Your Turn, Teddy*, and my latest release, *The Film You Are About To See* which was featured on the 2025 Bram Stoker Reading List. I live in Indiana with my boyfriend and three dogs.*

**2. What does your role as Managing Editor for Cemetery Dance Magazine entail?**  
*I’m really excited about this new role. I’ve written for Cemetery Dance Magazine for about five years. The role entails curating, editing, and publishing content.*

**3. Do you have a favorite book that you've written?**  
*The Film You Are About To See is definitely my favorite. It's inspired by my dream of seeing old horror flicks at the drive-in.*

**4. Are you working on any new projects?**  
*I am currently working on a screenplay and two short stories, and I'm drafting my next novel in June.*

**5. What are your top three Vincent Price movies?**  
*1. Diary of a Madman (1963)  
2. The Tingler (1959)  
3. House of Wax (1953)*

**6. Do you have any writing rituals?**  
*I start each session by listing things I’m excited about within the project to make the blank page less intimidating.*

**7. What have been your top horror book releases for 2026?**  
*I recommend The Curse of Hester Gardens by Tamika Thompson and I’ll Watch Your Baby by Neena Viel.*

**8. Favorite backlist titles?**  
*My favorite read of 2025 was Tananarive Due’s The Reformatory. I also enjoyed The Possession of Alba Diaz by Isabel Canas.*

**9. Favorite indie horror authors?**  
*I love the Paisley Mott series by Kalvin Ellis, and anything from Viggy Parr Hampton or RJ Joseph.*

**10. Any recent horror movies you've been watching?**  
*I'm excited to see Scream 7 and I'm currently rewatching the whole franchise.*

**Social Media**  
*I’m most active on Instagram and TikTok - @haleynewlin_author  
Website: haleynewlinauthor.com  
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