What the CBS Reboot of “The Twilight Zone” Needs to Do to Get Better
Rebooting any classic film or TV show is asking for trouble, let alone a beloved series such as The Twilight Zone. There have already been two mediocre attempts on television to bring back the show, not to mention an uneven 1983 theatrical film. None of them could hold a candle to the original TV series […]
“Silent Films Don’t Lean On The Crutch Of Dialogue” Bryan Woods & Scott Beck Talk ‘A Quiet Place’
Filmmakers Scott Beck & Bryan Woods first met as sixth-graders in their hometown of Bettendorf, Iowa. Beck & Woods’ most recent film on the big screen is Paramount Pictures’ A Quiet Place, based on their original screenplay. The critically acclaimed box-office smash stars Emily Blunt alongside John Krasinski, who also directed. The duo is in […]
Jordan Peele’s New Horror Film “Us” Is Scary Good Fun
The goal of most horror films is to scare the ever-loving shite out of you. But effective horror needs to be seen, not watched, through the hands covering your eyes. That’s an ideal that Jordan Peele understands very well. His horror sensibilities lean towards the accessible. Sure, his Oscar-winning script for Get Out had edge-of-your-seat […]
Gaspar Noe Explores Losing Control in the Horrifying “Climax”
Gaspar Noe’s films tend to focus on people involved in the most physical of acts. Enter the Void showcased out-of-body experiences, Irreversible dealt with rape and violence, and Love was all about erotic gesticulations. Now with his latest film Climax, Noe’s added another entry to his cinema du corps (cinema of the body). This time, […]
5 Tips To Write Stronger Horror Screenplays
by Aaron Pope Fright flicks have been around since the beginning of film. Many a great career has been born from these gory and ghoulish movies, and while low budgets are the lifeblood of the horror genre. Theatrically released terrorfests can often prove to be the David to the studio tentpole Goliath. Don’t believe me? […]
