Death in horror, is like sex in romance – it happens all the time, few experiences are satisfying. The issue at hand though is when you’ve figured out who your characters are in your story, and who survives the nigthmare you are going to put them through?
More important, do they have the right to live? Just because the main character is the main character, doesnt mean they should live. There are plenty of examples of stupid main characters that “survive” in the world of cinema. Read More »
The Unknown is something I really have to say is one of the most amazing parts of horror. When I say “the unknown” I mean tossing out hints of what might be happening. Implying that something supernatural is happening, when really something psychological is happening instead is one of the more common tricks used. Read More »
When I first made the choice to become a film student back in 2002 it was after I saw Paul W.S. Anderson’s Resident Evil, the film cost roughly $40 million to make, made about sixty five million at the US box office and has managed to spawn three sequels. Read More »
After a bit of discussion with John, I am moving his horror writing theory pages into the blog proper. As it stands, pages don’t offer the syndication benefits that blog posts do, so expect to see them popping up in the blog over the next several days.
You can find them at http://outsideboxproductions.com/category/horror-writing/.