{"product_id":"writing-the-horror-movie-9781441196187","title":"Writing the Horror Movie","description":"\u003cp\u003eTales of horror have always been with us, from Biblical times to the Gothic novel to successful modern day authors and screenwriters. Though the genre is often maligned, it is huge in popularity and its resilience is undeniable. Marc Blake and Sara Bailey offer a detailed analysis of the horror genre, including its subgenres, tropes and the specific requirements of the horror screenplay. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTracing the development of the horror film from its beginnings in German Expressionism, the authors engage in a readable style that will appeal to anyone with a genuine interest in the form and the mechanics of the genre. This book examines the success of Universal Studio's franchises of the '30s to the Serial Killer, the Slasher film, Asian Horror, the Supernatural, Horror V rit  and current developments in the field, including 3D and remakes. It also includes step-by-step writing exercises, annotated extracts from horror screenplays and interviews with seasoned writers\/directors\/ producers discussing budget restrictions, screenplay form and formulas and how screenplays work during shooting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarc Blake has written for the \u003ci\u003eIndependent on Sunday\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eEvening Standard\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Mail, \u003c\/i\u003e Express and the \u003ci\u003eScriptwriter\u003c\/i\u003e as well being a freelance writer on \u003ci\u003eEagle Moss' 'The Horror Collection'\u003c\/i\u003e. He now teaches horror film at Southampton Solent University, UK, on their graduate programme. He is the author of three novels, \u003ci\u003eSunstroke\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBig Time, \u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e 24 Karat Schmooze\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSara Bailey is Course Leader for Screenwriting at Southampton Solent University, UK. She has worked as a screenwriter and is an experienced researcher and lecturer.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50914142454034,"sku":"9781441196187","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f0999d9f-1898-4fd2-9141-261b1afb970a.jpg?v=1738807136","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/writing-the-horror-movie-9781441196187","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}