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Scream Writer-Producer James Vanderbilt Took This Lesson on Ghostface Suspects from Wes Craven

Warning: Scream (1996) spoilers follow. There are no spoilers from the new Scream, which is currently in theaters. The poster…

2 years ago
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“You’re Holding Up a Mirror, and the Reflection is Ugly”: Chucky Creator Don Mancini on Horror Screenwriting

Being provocative comes with the territory if you’re working within the horror genre. If you’re doing the job right you…

7 years ago
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Nice Day For a Red Herring: Watch How Kevin Williamson’s Scream Screenplay Throws Audiences Off Its Trail (Video)

As it turns out, a mask isn't the only thing that can conceal the killer's identity in a horror film.…

7 years ago
  • Screenwriting

First Draft: Why A Screenwriter Should Think Like A Film Editor

In partnership with the blog ScreenCraft, we’re publishing “First Draft,” a series on everything to do with screenwriting. When the…

8 years ago
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Wes Craven Screams Anew

Legendary Master of Horror Prefers to Be Known as a Working Stiff In honor of the late Wes Craven's would-be…

8 years ago
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Stabbing at Sequel Greatness: Four classic horror sequels deserving of critical acclaim

The real horror of most horror sequels is how horrible most of them are. Let’s face it, there have been…

12 years ago