The entity is also available from valancourt books. Exclusive interview with frank defelitta writer, director movie. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. After the horrific death of ivy, bill has lost his mind. Between the case and the movie there is a novel by frank defelitta, who is mostly a writer, director and producer. The entity follows and horrifies one womans life and family, even isdetected by proffesionals. Title page present, with credits for screenwriter frank defelitta, the paul kohner michael levy agency, producers joe wizan and joyce lukon. It stars barbara hershey as a woman tormented and raped by an invisible assailant.
Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Top 9 films based on supernatural true events dread central. The entity contains some intense imagery, especially for the time it was released, and tells a great. In the year 1978 a book was published by a man named frank defelitta it was then made into a movie in. Based on events recounted in frank defelitta s bestselling book, sidney j. Both audrey rose and the entity were also made into movies. Furie and stars barbara hershey as carla moran, a woman haunted by a malevolent spirit that sexually. The entity is a 1982 american supernatural horror film directed by sidney j. Furies compelling shocker takes all the dramatic liberties one might expect of a hollywood production, though defelitta s script manages to establish a genuine conflict between intractable science spearheaded by ron silver as hersheys disbelieving psychiatrist and. Heres a link to publisher valancourt books page, selling the book as a paperback or e book. Warnings like, aggressive thrill ride or no one with heart neck back trouble or pregnant will be permitted come to mind, as well as the one about hanging on until the ride comes to a complete stop.
Soon to be a major motion picture produced by james wan insidious, the. This is a complete departure from the haunted house, reincarnation plots. Is the paranormal entity a true story did robert finley. I would also like to make clear that i do not personally agree with all the entries on this list. The attacks are brutal at first but become more bearable towards the end. If i am correct, i think it was based on a true story. Mar 28, 2020 the movie, the entity, was based on the book, written by frank defelitta and published in 1978. He was most well known for his novels audrey rose and the entity. Youll find this novel a compelling, frightening read a truly. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The movie is based on the book by frank defelitta, which detailed bithers experiences. Throughout this read, i was so afraid to sleep thinking this entity would come for me. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. This movie paranormal entity was in fact based on a fictitious story so its not real.
The entity is a horror film based on the novel of the same name by frank defelitta. Bither was battered and raped repeatedly by unseen forces, ghosts or demons intent on harassing and abusing her. He served as a pilot in world war ii and in 1945 returned to new york, where he began to write scripts. Dark night of the scarecrow, the entity why do you think dark night of the scarecrow has become such a classic among horror fans. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Having said that, the book is definitely well worth the read. Franks latest book, lopera italiano, is now available as an ebook on and. Defelitta s book detailed the purported experiences of doris bither in culver city, california, usa. This edition features a new introduction by gemma files. One book is missing from the list as i could not track it down. Novelist frank defelitta found inspiration for the entity from the supposedly true story of doris bither, a woman who claimed she was repeatedly assaulted by ghosts in her home. Apr 22, 2015 frank is pleased to announce that his 1984 supernatural horror novel golgotha falls is back in print. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Suppose a stranger told you your daughter was his daughter in another life.
It makes you wonder what is really out there and makes you scared to sleep. It is based on a novel of the same name written by frank defelitta first published in 1978. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Jun 11, 2019 i first saw the entity in 2010 as one of my horror movie a day entries, and as was often the case when i noticed a film i enjoyed or was at least intrigued by was based on a novel, made a note. Oct 07, 2017 the popular movie, the entity, was based on the book, written by frank defelitta and published in 1978. Oct 05, 2018 the pace does drag in various parts of the book but overall it is another great valancourt horror classic.
Anyone who has seen the nicole kidman movie dead calm will know the story, but in defelittas hands it is so much more chilling and unnerving. His latest book is lopera italiano, available as an e book in 2012. Pages near fine, wrapper very good plus bound with two gold brads. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.