Dammit! I Want To Make A Horror Movie!

Over the last few weeks, I’ve spent a lot of time working on my new feature length screenplay that’s not about superheroes. I think I put a lot of pressure on myself to come up with something different. I’m really obsessed with the story right now and I’m having a ton of fun writing it. But that doesn’t mean I’m not looking ahead at what I’d like to write next once this screenplay is finished later this year.

I want to write a horror movie… I really want to make a horror movie too. Over the last few months, I’ve written two horror shorts with a third on the way sometime this fall. For now, they are just collecting dust but I got really excited while considering writing a full length horror next.

I started thinking about all the possibilities of writing something brand new, something terrifying and something fun. This train of thought was inspired by the recent release of some pretty sweet upcoming horror trailers.

Paranormal Activity 3

There are many horror fans who never really jumped on board the Paranormal Activity bandwagon. I am not one of those people. I adore this franchise. Hopefully they come up with something just as creepy for the third installment.

Apollo 18

Found footage horror movie in space… I’m in. Apollo 18 looks like a fantastic addition to the found footage family.

Intruders

This looks pretty sweet and really doesn’t give that much away which is rare these days.

Red State

Kevin Smith’s newest film is vastly different than anything he’s ever done and that’s a good thing. Red State looks like it tows the line between thriller and action movie and that’s what intrigues me.

Can Mr. Smith pull off his grand scheme to change the way movies are distributed?

Grave Encounters

I have to admit, when I first saw this trailer, all I could think about was The Blair Witch Project & Paranormal Activity. Unfortunately, Grave Encounters will have to deal with the harsh reality that people probably won’t buy the ‘never before seen footage’ hoax again.

However, that doesn’t mean the movie won’t bring some original ideas to the table. It could very well be packed with spooky encounters.

Contagion

This movie isn’t a straight horror movie but it still has all the elements of greatness including an amazing cast.

The Thing

An unneeded remake that could very well surprise us all. On a side note, I love the fonts in this trailer. Just saying…

Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark

Slap Guillermo Del Toro’s name on any horror movie and I’ll lineup to see it. Hopefully his streak of being attached to amazing films continues.

Fright Night

I’m not sure where I stand on a horror movie starring Colin Farrell as a vampire with an appearance from McLovin…

11-11-11

Darren Lynn Bousman has proven himself to be a very capable horror director.

The Woman In Black

Harry Potter himself tries to break free from the wizarding world to take on a vengeful ghost.

Even More Horror

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Writing A Horror Screenplay

Why not me? Why not try to come up with something new with a focus on story that requires a low budget? Typing that made me laugh because let’s face it, if it were that easy everyone would do it. It sounds discouraging but I see it as a source of motivation. The trick is to find a story I can believe in. A story worth telling. A story that will hopefully scare the crap out of movie audiences someday.

Bottom line, I think it’s safe to say that horror will be the next genre I tackle when I’m finished with my non-superhero movie. Until that time comes, there are plenty of great horror flicks to occupy my time.

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