Part 2 of our Screenwriting Series: A deep dive into the horror genre, focused on complex characters and building terrifying atmosphere.

Introduction: the role of flat characters in horror It takes all sorts to make a world, and the same goes for the characters in our stories. While our rounded characters…

Before you dive into filming itself, there will be many working parts to organize. But the question is, how do you start mapping everything out? Things can easily get messy and tricky to keep track of. What you need is a shot list!

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.