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Mentioned in 4 episodes

The cabin at the end of the world

Book • 2018

The Cabin at the End of the World follows Eric, Andrew, and their adopted daughter Wen as they face a terrifying home invasion by strangers who claim they must make a horrific choice to prevent an apocalypse.

The novel explores themes of paranoia, sacrifice, and survival in a tense, claustrophobic setting.

It won the Bram Stoker Award for Novel in 2019 and was adapted into the film 'Knock at the Cabin' in 2023.

Mentioned by

Clayton Gerrard

Carey O'Donnell

Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned by Mallory O’Meara as a comparison for the horror novel’s sustained uncertainty about whether its supernatural threat is real.

Ep 481 - Cozy Autumnal Books + GoodReads Friend Drama!

Mentioned by

Chris Plante

as one of Paul Tremblay’s novels while previewing the author’s upcoming appearance on the podcast.

Video Games Are So Back / So Over

Mentioned by

Chris Plante

while describing

Paul Tremblay

's career and the film adaptation of this novel.

Gamer Controls Corpse with A.I. from Hell

Mentioned by

Scott Orwood

as an example of religious horror where a divine command forces moral dilemma.

Religious Horror, with Zach Reeves

Mentioned by

Adam Gidwitz

as a terrifying adult novel by Paul Tremblay.

Kooky Spooky Countdown: Elise Parisian (Unspookable) interviews Adam Gidwitz (Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest)

Mentioned by

Clayton Gerrard

as the author's work, developing crip-of-color critique.

Jina B. Kim, "Care at the End of the World: Dreaming of Infrastructure in Crip-Of-Color Writing" (Duke UP, 2025)

Mentioned by

Clayton Gerrard

as an exciting and important book relevant to current times, focusing on creating infrastructures of care and communities.

Jina B. Kim, "Care at the End of the World: Dreaming of Infrastructure in Crip-Of-Color Writing" (Duke UP, 2025)

Mentioned by

Carey O'Donnell

as the source material for M. Night Shyamalan’s film adaptation, which she considered frightening and effective.

Salty Utah Queens - The Return of Terrance and Philip (RHOSLC S7E5)

Mentioned by

Brea Grant

as a captivating horror novel.

Ep 400 - Our Favorite Books of ALL TIME + AMA to Celebrate 400 Episodes!

Mentioned by

Paul Tremblay

as a home-invasion novel developed from a writing exercise and shaped by his interest in misinformation.

Ep. 221: The Horrors of Technology with Paul Tremblay (Writing Masterclass)

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