Rob Zombie Teaches Kids to Spell with House of 1000 Corpses!

Rob Zombie, the master of horror and heavy metal nightmares, is now contributing to the education system—because why shouldn’t childhood literacy come with a side of bloodcurdling terror? In a move that feels like it crawled straight out of a twisted fever dream, the shock rocker-turned-filmmaker is unleashing his latest creation: a children’s spelling book inspired by the grotesque world of House of 1000 Corpses.

Yes, you read that correctly. The man who gave us sadistic clowns, unhinged murderers, and nightmarish carnage is now teaching kids how to spell. His new book, Z Is for Zombie: Learning to Spell with House of 1000 Corpses Friends, promises a delightfully macabre spin on early education. According to its description:

“Learning is always more fun with friends, especially when those friends hail from the twisted world of House of 1000 Corpses! Rob Zombie proudly presents Z Is for Zombie—an alphabetic journey where young minds can master essential words and phrases with guidance from their favorite deranged characters.”

What better way to teach impressionable children their ABCs than with the help of horror icons like Captain Spaulding, Baby Firefly, Otis Driftwood, Dr. Satan, and even Zombie himself? In true nightmarish fashion, the book is designed in the style of a classic Little Golden Book, but instead of charming woodland creatures or friendly firefighters, kids will be treated to 76 pages of beautifully eerie illustrations by Pete Bregman.

Published by Neck Bolt Publishing—who previously brought us The Official Rob Zombie Coloring Book—this book is either a brilliant exercise in dark humor, an unconventional marketing stunt, or a terrifying omen that reality is officially melting into madness.

Is this the dawn of a new era in children’s literature, or just another sign that Rob Zombie’s career is veering into uncharted (and unsettling) territory? Either way, parents, brace yourselves. The bedtime stories just got a whole lot bloodier.