How Do You Write A Horror Screenplay?
Horror movies are popular with audiences. They set up the chills and thrills that make movie-going experiences exciting. A good horror screenplay has all the elements of good storytelling–characters to root for, rising tension, confrontations–but has the added element of the unknown as forces of evil or good in the story. In order to write a good horror screenplay, it’s important to know how to create interesting characters, set up the story and build tension within the traditional screenplay format. Determine what type of horror screenplay you want to write. A horror screenplay can cover ground from a traditional ghost story to a slasher film. It can be gory or it can be a subtle psychological thriller. Determine what the story will be about and who will be in the story. Choose the main character in the story. Determine what she will want in the story. For instance she will want to protect herself and her family from a serial killer or some other force of evil. Base the plot around
