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Pin (novel)
''Pin'' is a 1981 American gothic horror thriller novel by Andrew Neiderman, which explores the dysfunctional childhood and later adulthood of two siblings haunted by "Pin", their father's medical anatomy doll which resides in his office and "speaks" via ventriloquism on the father's part. The book was adapted into a Canadian-American film by the same title in 1988. Plot Leon and Ursula are siblings, growing up in a wealthy mansion with their parents. Their father is a stern, analytical and curious medical doctor, who often means well but can be eccentric, creepy and even at times frightening, which influences the children as they grow up. Their mother, neurotic, abusive and obsessed with cleaning and hygiene, is constantly scrubbing floors and keeping the house spotless. As a result, Leon and Ursula have very few friends and spend most of their childhood isolated, coming to rely on each other for companionship. One day, Ursula's best friend, a sexually-experienced schoolgirl, giv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Neiderman
Andrew Neiderman (born October 26, 1940) is a best-selling American novelist. In 1987, he became the ghost writer for V. C. Andrews following her death in 1986. He formerly taught English at Fallsburg Jr./Sr. High School, in upstate New York. Neiderman is arguably best known as the author of ''The Devil's Advocate'', later adapted into a film starring Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino, and Charlize Theron, and directed by Taylor Hackford. Neiderman also adapted the novel ''Rain'' into a film, based on a series of novels released under Andrews's name. Neiderman wrote the stage adaptation of ''Flowers in the Attic'' based on the novel by V.C. Andrews, published online in 2014. The world premiere was produced in New Orleans, Louisiana, in August 2015 by See 'Em On Stage: A Production Company and was directed by Christopher Bentivegna. Andrew Neiderman has written the libretto for a musical stage adaptation of ''The Devil's Advocate''. He also co-authored the screenplay for ''Duplicate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shearing (manufacturing)
Shearing, also known as die cutting, is a process that cuts stock without the formation of chips or the use of burning or melting. Strictly speaking, if the cutting blades are straight the process is called shearing; if the cutting blades are curved then they are shearing-type operations.Degarmo, p. 424. The most commonly sheared materials are in the form of sheet metal or plates. However, rods can also be sheared. Shearing-type operations include blanking, piercing, roll slitting, and trimming. It is used for metal, fabric, paper and plastics. Principle A punch (or moving blade) is used to push a workpiece against the die (or fixed blade), which is fixed. Usually, the clearance between the two is 5 to 40% of the thickness of the material, but dependent on the material. Clearance is defined as the separation between the blades, measured at the point where the cutting action takes place and perpendicular to the direction of blade movement. It affects the finish of the cut (burr) a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Horror Novels
American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, people who self-identify their ancestry as "American" ** American English, the set of varieties of the English language native to the United States ** Native Americans in the United States, indigenous peoples of the United States * American, something of, from, or related to the Americas, also known as "America" ** Indigenous peoples of the Americas * American (word), for analysis and history of the meanings in various contexts Organizations * American Airlines, U.S.-based airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas * American Athletic Conference, an American college athletic conference * American Recordings (record label), a record label previously known as Def American * American University, in Washington, D.C. Sports teams Soccer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psychological Thriller Novels
Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. Psychology includes the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, including feelings and thoughts. It is an academic discipline of immense scope, crossing the boundaries between the natural and social sciences. Psychologists seek an understanding of the emergent properties of brains, linking the discipline to neuroscience. As social scientists, psychologists aim to understand the behavior of individuals and groups.Fernald LD (2008)''Psychology: Six perspectives'' (pp.12–15). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.Hockenbury & Hockenbury. Psychology. Worth Publishers, 2010. Ψ (''psi''), the first letter of the Greek word ''psyche'' from which the term psychology is derived (see below), is commonly associated with the science. A professional practitioner or researcher involved in the discipline is called a psychologist. Some psychologists can also be classified as behavioral or cognitive scientists. Some psychologi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1981 American Novels
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Slappy The Dummy
Slappy the Dummy is a fictional character and antagonist in the ''Goosebumps'' children's series by R. L. Stine. He is one of the series' most popular villains, the main antagonist of the ''Night of the Living Dummy'' saga and the mascot of the franchise. He is also the main antagonist of the ''Goosebumps'' movie and its sequel, where Stine describes him as a "ventriloquist's dummy with a serious Napoleonic complex". He comes alive by these words: "Karru Marri Odonna Loma Molanu Karrano" (which roughly translates to "You and I are one now"), and they can be found on a sheet of paper in Slappy's jacket pocket. After coming to life, Slappy will try to make the person who brought him to life serve him as a slave, to the point that he will frame that person for bad things that he does. Inspiration According to R. L. Stine, Slappy was inspired by the literary classic ''The Adventures of Pinocchio''. He liked the book's idea of a wooden puppet coming to life, so he created Slappy. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Goldman
William Goldman (August 12, 1931 – November 16, 2018) was an American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter. He first came to prominence in the 1950s as a novelist before turning to screenwriting. He won Academy Awards for his screenplays '' Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'' (1969) and '' All the President's Men'' (1976). His other well-known works include his thriller novel '' Marathon Man'' (1974) and his cult classic comedy/fantasy novel '' The Princess Bride'' (1973), both of which he also adapted for film versions. Early life Goldman was born into a Jewish family in Chicago in 1931 and grew up in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, Illinois, the second son of Marion (née Weil) and Maurice Clarence Goldman. Goldman's father initially was a successful businessman, working in Chicago and in a partnership, but he suffered from alcoholism, which cost him his business. He "came home to live and he was in his pajamas for the last five years of his life," according to Gol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magic (novel)
''Magic'' is a psychological horror novel written by William Goldman. It was published in the United States in August 1976 by Delacorte Press. In 1978 Richard Attenborough directed a feature film adaptation of the story that starred Anthony Hopkins and Ann-Margret. Plot summary The novel concerns a man named Corky Withers, a shy, odd-tempered and alcoholic magician, whose lackluster performances start to turn around when he adds a foul-mouthed ventriloquist's dummy, Fats, to the show. It chronicles Corky's childhood and adolescence, and his deep love for a high-school crush named Peggy Ann Snow. The novel is written kaleidoscopically, changing time period, location, and point of view swiftly and leaving important information, such as the identity of Fats the dummy, unknown for extended periods of time. Background Goldman had the idea for a novel about a ventriloquist for a number of years before writing it. He says his editor suggested he cut the sequence where Corky's fat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cynthia Preston
Cynthia Preston, sometimes credited as Cyndy Preston (born May 18, 1968), is a Canadian actress. Life and career Preston was born in Toronto, Ontario. She made her screen debut in the 1986 television film ''Miles to Go...'' playing Jill Clayburgh' daughter. She appeared in a number of Canadian television dramas the following years, include ''Night Heat'', ''Diamonds'', '' The Hitchhiker'', and '' Street Legal''. She played the female leading roles in horror films '' Pin'' (1988), ' (1988), and '' Prom Night III: The Last Kiss'' (1989). Preston starred in the 1994 award-winning comedy-drama film '' Whale Music'' opposite Maury Chaykin. In 1999, she starred in the Showtime science fiction series '' Total Recall 2070'' alongside Michael Easton. The series was canceled after single season of 22 episodes. She guest-starred on ''The X-Files'', '' Andromeda'', '' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'', ''Two and a Half Men'', '' Bones'', '' Flashpoint'' and ''Hannibal''. From 2002 to 2005 she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Hewlett
David Ian Hewlett (born 18 April 1968) is a British-born Canadian actor, writer, and director known for his role as Dr. Rodney McKay in the ''Stargate'' science-fiction franchise. He first gained fame for his roles as Grant Jansky in the Canadian TV series '' Traders'' (1996—2000) and as David Worth in the Canadian psychological horror film ''Cube'' (1997). He had earlier appeared in the horror film '' Pin'' (1988) and the science-fiction film '' Scanners II: The New Order'' (1991). More recently, Hewlett had a prominent supporting role in '' Rise of the Planet of the Apes'' (2011), portraying bad-tempered airplane pilot Douglas Hunsiker opposite John Lithgow and Andy Serkis. Hewlett played the character Fleming in the multi-Academy Award winning film ''The Shape of Water'' (2017). Early life Hewlett was born in Redhill, England, and moved with his family to Canada at the age of four. Hewlett received his first computer in his mid-teens and became a self-described "compute ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is an act in which one intentionally sexually touches another person without that person's consent, or coerces or physically forces a person to engage in a sexual act against their will. It is a form of sexual violence, which includes child sexual abuse, groping, rape (forced vaginal, anal, or oral penetration or a drug facilitated sexual assault), or the torture of the person in a sexual manner. Definition Generally, sexual assault is defined as unwanted sexual contact. The National Center for Victims of Crime states: In the United States, the definition of sexual assault varies widely among the individual states. However, in most states sexual assault occurs when there is lack of consent from one of the individuals involved. Consent must take place between two adults who are not incapacitated and consent may change, by being withdrawn, at any time during the sexual act. Types Child sexual abuse Child sexual abuse is a form of child abuse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe (; Edgar Poe; January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre. He is widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism in the United States, and of American literature. Poe was one of the country's earliest practitioners of the short story, and considered to be the inventor of the detective fiction genre, as well as a significant contributor to the emerging genre of science fiction. Poe is the first well-known American writer to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in a financially difficult life and career. Poe was born in Boston, the second child of actors David and Elizabeth "Eliza" Poe. His father abandoned the family in 1810, and when his mother died the following year, Poe was taken in by John and Frances Allan of Richmond, Virginia. They never formally adopted him, but he was with them wel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
