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'Harvest Home' is a horror novel written by actor-turned-author Thomas Tryon, published in 1973. The story follows a New York City advertising executive who relocates his wife and daughter to Cornwall Coombe, an isolated farming village in Connecticut. While the rural community initially appears idyllic, the family gradually discovers that the town strictly adheres to ancient, blood-sacrificial pagan rituals tied to the agricultural seasons. The book is a quintessential example of American folk horror, relying heavily on the slow-burn tension of an outsider being absorbed into a closed, dangerous rural society.
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Who wrote the novel Harvest Home?
The 1973 horror novel was written by Thomas Tryon, who was previously a successful Hollywood actor before becoming a bestselling author. His transition to writing resulted in several major hits in the 1970s.
What is the central plot of Harvest Home?
The story follows Ned Constantine, a New York City advertising executive who moves his family to an idyllic, remote New England village called Cornwall Coombe. He soon discovers the village conceals violent, pagan harvest rituals beneath its peaceful surface.
Was Harvest Home made into a television series?
Yes, the novel was famously adapted into a 1978 NBC television miniseries titled The Dark Secret of Harvest Home. The miniseries starred Hollywood legend Bette Davis in the role of the town matriarch, Widow Fortune.
What is the secret festival celebrated in Harvest Home?
The village of Cornwall Coombe strictly adheres to an ancient agricultural cycle culminating in a rare festival called 'Harvest Home.' The ritualistic event involves the selection of a 'Harvest Lord' and involves deeply disturbing fertility sacrifices.
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