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The Hungry Moon - Horror Novel
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The Hungry Moon

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The Hungry Moon is a 1986 folk horror novel by British author Ramsey Campbell. The plot is set in Moonwell, an isolated English moorland town that becomes cut off from the outside world. An ancient, imprisoned evil is accidentally released when a fanatical visiting American evangelist instigates a series of disturbing events. The novel is recognized as a notable work in the folk horror subgenre, exploring themes of paganism, religious fanaticism, and isolation.

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Where does The Hungry Moon take place?

The novel is set in Moonwell, an isolated English moorland town. The community becomes cut off from the outside world after an ancient evil is released.

What releases the evil in The Hungry Moon?

A fanatical visiting American evangelist accidentally releases the imprisoned force. The event turns Moonwell’s isolation into a full folk-horror crisis.

Who wrote The Hungry Moon?

The Hungry Moon was written by British horror author Ramsey Campbell. It was published in 1986.

What type of horror is The Hungry Moon?

It is folk horror built around a remote community, religious fanaticism, and an ancient imprisoned evil. The moorland setting and Moonwell’s isolation make the town feel cut off from ordinary help.

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