Encyclopocalypse Publications is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Spider Baby: The Novelisation, the first-ever prose adaptation of Jack Hill’s legendary cult horror film.
Written by acclaimed author Dayna Noffke, the book is set for release on June 10, 2025, and is now available for pre-order in multiple formats.
A faithful and expanded retelling of the 1967 black comedy horror classic, the novel explores the eerie decline of the Merrye family—isolated descendants of a fictional genetic condition—and the unsettling visitors who trigger their final unraveling.
Featuring beloved characters like the caretaker Bruno and the dangerously childlike siblings Elizabeth, Virginia, and Ralph, the book expands on Hill’s original screenplay while staying true to its gothic charm and macabre humour.
Originally released in 1967, Spider Baby is a cult horror-comedy written and directed by Jack Hill, starring Lon Chaney Jr., Jill Banner, Beverly Washburn, and Sid Haig. With its surreal tone and mix of innocence and madness, the film has earned a permanent place in the history of grindhouse and exploitation cinema.
AVAILABLE FORMATS:
Trade Paperback Edition
Retro Mass Market Paperback – Designed to evoke classic horror paperbacks of the 1970s
eBook Edition – For Kindle and all major digital platforms
Pre-orders are available now at Encyclopocalypse.com.
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