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Startling Symmetry in the First & Final Frames of Famous Horror Films
If there’s anything that internet supercuts have taught us this past year, it’s that the juxtaposition of the first and final frames of famous films can teach us a great deal about effective ways to...
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Embracing the 'No': 5 Lessons on Fundraising for Your Low Budget Film
It may not be as creatively exciting as setting up shots and hitting record, but fundraising is an integral part of the filmmaking process, and oftentimes it can also be the most stressful and...
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This is What Supernatural Horror Film 'It Follows' is Really About (Besides...
On the surface, horror films shock and terrify audiences with their depictions of gruesome violence and gore. However, under the surface, the shock and terror stems more from subtle criticism about...
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7 Lessons in Genre: How Horror and Noir Made the Coen Bros. 'Blood Simple'...
Here's how the Coen brothers leveraged genre for their now-classic indie debut, Blood Simple. Blood Simple, the Coen brothers' first film, is a classic of neo-noir, full of visual economy and artful...
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Watch: Become an Expert on Zombie Films in Just One Minute (Kind Of)
The only thing more "October" than drinking pumpkin spice lattes is watching hoards upon hoards of zombie movies. Now that Halloween is just around the corner, are all of you horror fanatics starting...
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10 Iconic Shots That Remind Us Why We Love Horror
What do you see when you watch a horror movie? Horror is a complex film genre that blends beauty and the macabre together to elicit fear in thrill-seeking audiences. They can be simple, blood-soaked...
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Rob Zombie on '31': Creating Murder and Mayhem in Low-Budget Horror
The rock-auteur Rob Zombie helms his eighth feature film. There’s more to horror than the jump scare. If you’re a fan, you want a story that crawls under your skin and gets in your face—one that...
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U.S.Ahhhh! These Are the Most Loved Horror Flicks in Each of the 50 States
Each U.S. state has declared these horror films to be their #1 favorite. Happy Halloween, NFSers! Whether you are gearing up to pass out bite-size candies or pass out from eating too many bite-size...
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Watch: Is Horror the Secret to a Great Blockbuster?
This video essay looks at Steven Spielberg's use of horror film technique by investigating a legendary set piece from Jurassic Park. Steven Spielberg appeals to mass audiences while maintaining the...
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Here's Your Chance to Receive $25,000 Toward Making a Feature-Length Horror Film
An opportunity this good is scary. Who needs to wait until the calendar hits October 31st to make a horror film? As American audiences pushed John Krasinski's A Quiet Place to number one at the box...
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8 Tips from C. Robert Cargill’s Horror Movie Writing Crash Course
Horror movies allow you to turn your nightmares into something productive. When it comes to writing horror movies, we're no strangers to diving deep into what scares us. Horror movies are basically...
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Secrets from Behind the Scenes of 8 Recent Horror Films
These films use a mix of CGI, puppetry, makeup, and sound to terrify audiences. Well, we're halfway through 2020, which means we're that much closer to Halloween. I like to start celebrating early and...
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The Making of Peter Jackson's First Film is a Roadmap for Beginning Directors
How did Peter Jackson get his start in a country with no film industry? Read on to find out! Oscar-winning director, producer, and writer Peter Jackson came to worldwide fame through producing the...
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How to Write an Effective Jumpscare
If you want to sell a horror screenplay, you need to learn how to write an effective jumpscare. The most basic building block of all horror movies and TV shows is the jumpscare. They're part of that...
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