Every time you go to rewrite your horror script, it’s an opportunity to try something new, discover new connections, and go deeper into the story. Don’t be afraid to revise half of your script by deleting pages and starting over. Never Too Many Rewrites I average around five to six rewrites when I’m working…

For a long time, I’ve liked the idea of making Holiday Themed short films. So far, I’ve made four Holiday themed shorts. They don’t have the normal themes associated with Christmas or the Holiday season. The Holidays act as a backdrop for the stories I want to tell. …

How to write a horror screenplay or any genre — If you want to write horror screenplays, or any genre, you need to learn as much as you can about the genre. All of the major movie genres and the multitude of sub-genres have common tropes, rules, and audience expectations. By watching movies and reading screenplays you can better understand…

New Year, New Filmmaking Goals — Starting in 2021, I focused on horror screenwriting. I wrote two horror feature screenplays and over a dozen horror short film scripts. In 2022, I started Hunger & Dread, a new LLC to focus on producing Horror Films. I built a website and opened an account for the new production…

Writing a scary horror short screenplay comes down to understanding some of the essentials of good screenwriting. Starting a scene as late as possible and ending it before it goes on too long. Finding the things that hit you emotionally — what scares you? What experiences have you had that…