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How-tos for all things horror; tips and tricks to help you write like Stephen King, tell a scary story, keep the monsters at bay and more.
A Filmmaker's Guide to the Horror Techniques Used in 'Michael Jackson's Thriller'
(Note: this article heavily draws on and analyses the short film, Michael Jackson's Thriller. In order to get the best insight of this article it is recommended that you watch the entire film at least once).
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Horror
A Filmmaker's Guide to Horror Techniques Used in 'American Werewolf in London'
(Note: this article will contain extensive analysis and attention to the film An American Werewolf in London. In order to get the best insight, it is recommended that you watch the whole film at least once).
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Horror
A Filmmaker's Guide to the Horror Techniques Used in 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose'
(This article will use The Exorcism of Emily Rose extensively in analysis of technique and frame. In order to get the best insight, it is recommended that you watch the whole film at least once).
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Horror
A Filmmaker's Guide to the Horror Techniques Used in 'The Exorcist'
(This article will contain extensive analysis on the frames and scenes in The Exorcist, so if you want to get the best insight from this article it is recommended that you watch the film at least once).
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Horror
Creating the Perfect Horror Story
It's October! Which means the story market will soon be flooded with horror stories, but what makes the perfect horror story? What elements are needed to elicit the right response from the reader? If you are thinking of writing a horror story this month, then here are a few tips to help you get started.
By S. K. Gregory7 years ago in Horror
A Filmmaker's Guide to Horror Techniques Used in 'The Conjuring' Universe
(This article will focus on the following films within the Conjuring Universe respectively: The Conjuring, The Conjuring 2, and The Nun. If you would like to get the best insight from this article, it is recommended that you watch each film at least once).
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Horror
8 Steps to Terrifying Horror Fiction Writing. Top Story - July 2018.
Sit tight. You’re going to learn how to scare the holy crap out of your readers. You’re going to do it well and you’re going to enjoy every minute, every second, and every nano-second as admissions to mental health institutes suddenly rise in the wake of the release of your next unholy tome. You alone will be responsible for the mass nervous breakdown of the human race.
By G S Meredith7 years ago in Horror












