Writing the Horror Movie - Couverture souple

Blake, Marc; Bailey, Sara

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1441196188 ISBN 13 : 9781441196187

Editeur : Bloomsbury Academic, 2013

Synopsis

Tales 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.

Tracing 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 Vérité and current developments in the field, including 3D and remakes. It also includes step-by-step writing exercises and interviews with seasoned writers/directors/ producers discussing budget restrictions, screenplay form and formulas and how screenplays work during shooting.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Marc Blake teaches film studies at Winchester and Southampton Solent Universities, UK. He runs writing courses at MarlboroughCollege, UK as well as a script consultancy (writingsitcom.com). He is theauthor of the novels Sunstroke, Big Time, and 24Karat Schmooze. His nonfiction includes How NOT to write Sitcom and Writing the Comedy Movie. He is thewriter/director of the forthcoming feature film Axman.

Sara Bailey is Course Leader for Screenwriting at Southampton Solent University, UK. She has worked as a screenwriter and is an experienced researcher and lecturer.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Bloomsbury Academic
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1441196188
• ISBN 13: 9781441196187
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 272
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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