Where to find or modern reprints of Marasco's work? Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Burnt Offerings (Valancourt 20th Century Classics)
The title's deeper meaning comes from ancient religious practices: subtitle Burnt Offerings
: It introduced the terrifying figure of the smiling chauffeur , a nightmarish vision from Ben's past that does not appear in the original novel but became one of the film's most enduring images. Where to find or modern reprints of Marasco's work
: As the summer progresses, the house begins to "feed" on the family. Every injury or death among the occupants leads to a supernatural restoration of the property—dead plants bloom, broken tiles fix themselves, and the mansion regrows its former glory. : As the summer progresses, the house begins
Directed by Dan Curtis, the film is noted for its oppressive atmosphere and high-caliber cast.