Improbable because “House of Leaves” is no straightforward horror story. A work of excellent avant-garde pulp, Danielewski’s book delights in metafictional experiments and odd typography.

Cult novel House of Leaves is basically the dictionary definition of “unfilmable.” Published in 2000, it’s known for its unusual visual format, featuring extensive footnotes, unique page ...

House of Leaves is a story told through books within books, stories within stories, and footnotes. Johnny Truant (a wild tattoo parlour employee) finds the notebook of Zampano, a reclusive and ...