A jump scare isn’t a jump scare if we see it coming, and the final girl can’t be just that if we know who she’s going to be in the first five minutes! We want our horror films to be unpredictable and scare us in ways we haven’t been before. 

In this article, we’ll explore the tropes we love to see, and those which we just need to bury for good, never to be seen or heard from again.

Many of the show’s skits, stars and moments have defined some of the most influential pop culture references, been a springboard for some of the world’s most renowned comedians and has been at the forefront of comedy writing and performance. 

So, let’s celebrate SNL’s 50-year reign with some of our favorite sketches from over the years, and some you may have forgotten!

Horror has had its fair share of hits and flops. But you came here for the best, and here at Celtx, we love to deliver! In today’s article, we’ll explore our top picks for the most underrated horror movies that’ll leave you hiding behind the couch for weeks.

Not only that, but we’ll also explore just what makes these movies frightening, and how you can replicate their success in your own writing.

One of the most noticeable changes is the leap in technology. Today’s horror filmmakers have tools like CGI and advanced special effects that weren’t even imaginable when classics like The Shining or The Exorcist were made. These technological advancements allow for more realistic and, let’s be honest, more terrifying visuals.

…we’re going to help you highlight your writing needs and determine which software can help based on these. This isn’t the time for a one-size-fits-all approach, ya know!

Welcome back to our blog series: Mastering the Art of Screenwriting! We’re overjoyed, ecstatic, thrilled, over the moon and delighted that you’re here with us (some might even say—we’re screaming). 

To kick things off, we’ll explore the world of horror (extremely fitting as we begin our Chills and Thrills month here on the blog) and the movies that send a shiver down our spines. Please stay as long as you like – or dare!