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Clive Barker

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Author

The Resume

    (October 5, 1952- )
    Wrote many popular horror novels, including 'Damnation Game,' 'The Books of Blood' series, 'Imajica,' 'Sacrament' and 'Weaveworld'
    His works are adapted into many popular horror films, including the 'Hellraiser' movies and 'Rawhead Rex'
    Married his gay lover photographer David Armstrong (November 29, 1997)

Why he might be annoying:

    He wrote 'The Thief of Always,' a fable for children and young adults (what's that all about?).
    He lives his life looking for ways to shock people.
    His work can give you nightmares.
    Movies based on his works have been called pointlessly violent.
    When he was in his early twenties he had an affair with a significantly older man.
    He is a vegetarian.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is an excellent writer.
    Horror fans adore him.
    He is a gay man working in an industry (the horror genre) dominated by heterosexuals.
    He is not afraid to tackle themes that many writers shy away from.

Credit: Jimmy Plm


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 33 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 38.89% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 107 Votes: 64.49% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 69 Votes: 71.01% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 218 Votes: 75.23% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 76 Votes: 63.16% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 24 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 61 Votes: 52.46% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 96 Votes: 48.96% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 167 Votes: 46.71% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 228 Votes: 44.30% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 296 Votes: 56.42% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 585 Votes: 47.35% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 1446 Votes: 50.41% Annoying