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Nightmare at 20,000 Feet is an anthology of Richard Matheson’s formative horror stories, many of which appeared in the 1950s and early 1960s. The collection highlights Matheson’s skill in crafting suspenseful, unsettling tales that examine how ordinary fears can become monstrous. The title story is famously adapted into a classic episode of *The Twilight Zone*, and the anthology’s breadth demonstrates Matheson’s range beyond conventional monster fiction. Readers seeking spare, precise, and chilling horror will find this anthology a compelling showcase of Matheson’s early literary talent.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Horror/Psychological Horror
Authors: Richard Matheson
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