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This week on Script to Scream we are presenting FRACTURED, an audio dramatisation of Lee's action horror script. This project was written for the Outwrd platform, which dramatises writers work and allows producers and agents to sample a writers work in an audio format. There is a short introduction and once the dramatisation id finished we turn the spotlight on Lee and discuss the development of FRACTURED, how Lee came up with the idea and brought it to completion. If you are interested in listening to other screenplays from amazing writers spanning multiple genres please go and check out the other dramatisations at https://www.outwrdplus.com If you enjoyed the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com Make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting. We offer professional feedback on scripts and collaborative pitch deck creation. For more information pop to the 'Script Reading' page of our website. We are on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

This week on Script to Scream we bring you an interview with screenwriter and comic book writer G.O Parsons, the writer of Willy's Wonderland!! We covered Willy's Wonderland in episode 45 of Script to Scream and that serves as a great primer for this interview. It was a total delight to chat with G.O, he was so wonderfully generous with his time and insights. We just cannot thank him enough!! In this episode we talk about G.O's writing and how he initially got into writing. We also discuss Willy's itself and how the film got made. We discuss process, theme, diversifying your writing, taking an entrepreneurial approach to your screenplays and what it is like to work on a major Hollywood film with Nicholas Cage. There are so many great tips for screenwriters here and we round up some of the topics we chatted to G.O about during the interview. We really hope you find this fun, entertaining and insightful and that it inspires you to get writing. If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com Make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting. We offer professional feedback on scripts and collaborative pitch deck creation. For more information pop to the 'Script Reading' page of our website. We are on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

In this episode of Script to Scream we take a deep dive in to Parker Finn's 2022 cultural and financial smash - Smile. We dissect how Finn made you dread a smile, his writing style, his wonderful use of common place script writing techniques, the dialogue, the themes and how he synthesised influences and tropes yet created something which felt fresh and not derivative. If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com Make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting. We offer professional feedback on scripts and collaborative pitch deck creation. For more information pop to the 'Script Reading' page of our website. We are on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

In this episode of Script to Scream we deep dive into the batshit crazy 2021 comedy horror staring Nicholas Cage, the utterly anarchic Willy's Wonderland!! We dissect the film and how it compares to G.O Parson's fantastic screenplay. We also look at the wonderful character introductions, Parson's whip cracking dialogue, the themes at play, and analysis of Parson's writing style, what we leaned from the script and how Willy's Wonderland could actually be considered a folk horror!! If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com Make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting. We offer professional feedback on scripts and collaborative pitch deck creation. For more information pop to the 'Script Reading' page of our website. We are on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

In this episode of script to scream we take a deep dive into James Wan's 2021 film Malignant!! We discuss what makes Cooper's writing style so accessible, some of the gender confusion present in this early draft, the themes, the most effective scares, some of the best dialogue, what we learned from the script and lastly discuss some of the techniques employed by Cooper which writers can use in their own work. If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com Make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting. We offer professional feedback on scripts and collaborative pitch deck creation. For more information pop to the 'Script Reading' page of our website. We are on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

In this episode of Script to Scream we have our season 4 Original vs Remake Face Off, where we compare the screenplays and the films of one of the most beloved horror franchises. We breakdown and compare the screenplays and films, looking deeply at elements of each before making our choices on which we thought was best. Categories for our screenplay analysis include Visual Style and Presentation, Structure and Pacing, Themes and Subtext and Dialogue. Categories for our film analysis include Direction, Cinematography and Visual Style, Acting and Performances, Sound Design and Score, Kills, Scares and Fear Factor, Best Freddy and a comparison of each of act of the film's three act structure. This week is a real deep dive with a wealth of information and tips for both screenwriters and filmmakers, giving you things to consider when developing your own horror franchise. If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com Make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting. We offer professional feedback on scripts and collaborative pitch deck creation. For more information pop to the 'Script Reading' page of our website. We are on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

Part two of our season four Face-off!!! This week we delve into the remake of Wes Craven's 80s slasher classic A Nightmare on Elm Street and dissect whether it lives up to the promise or struggles under the weight of an immense horror IP. If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com Make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting. We offer professional feedback on scripts and collaborative pitch deck creation. For more information pop to the 'Script Reading' page of our website. We are on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

This week on Script to Scream we delve into the nightmarish world of one Freddy Krueger, as we deep dive into Wes Cravens horror classic - A Nightmare on Elm Street!! Listen in as we compare the movie to Was Craven's script, and hear our takes on both the film and the screenplay. If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com Make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting. We offer professional feedback on scripts and collaborative pitch deck creation. For more information pop to the 'Script Reading' page of our website. We are on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

In this episode we take a deep dive into the first episode of the seminal gateway horror series from Joss Weedon that changed horror TV forever. Yes horror fans, it's episode one of the 90s classic series - Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Welcome to Hellmouth. If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com Make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting. We offer professional feedback on scripts and collaborative pitch deck creation. For more information pop to the 'Script Reading' page of our website. We are on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

In this episode of Scrip to Scream we dissect Curry Barker's low budget smash - Obsession!! Is the film worthy of the hype?? Listen in as we deep dive into the film and Curry Barker's thematically rich script and explore how he created the latest horror sensation. If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com Make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting. We offer professional feedback on scripts and collaborative pitch deck creation. For more information pop to the 'Script Reading' page of our website. We are on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

The this episode of Script to Scream, we take a deep dive into Leigh Whannell's fantastic remake of the Universal horror classic The Invisible Man. Boasting a stellar script and a power house central performance from Elizabeth Moss, this remake is rich in subtext, emotion and scares. If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com Make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting. We offer professional feedback on scripts and collaborative pitch deck creation. For more information pop to the 'Script Reading' page of our website. We are on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

It's season four of Script to Scream, and to kick things off we take another deep dive into a film written and directed by one of our favourites - Frank Darabont. This time Darabont adapts The Mist, a novella written by legendary horror novelist Stephen King!! Darabont takes King's source material, makes it his own and adds something unforgettably harrowing and intensely dark. Easily Darabont's darkest King adaptation and one of Lee's favourite horror movie endings!! If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com Make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting. We offer professional feedback on scripts and collaborative pitch deck creation. For more information pop to the 'Script Reading' page of our website. We are on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

In this episode if the Script to Scream Podcast, we welcome the wonderful Janine from Graeae Horror. We met Janine at Screams By The Sea and had to have her on the podcast. She is so knowledgeable and passionate about the genre we took the opportunity to chat to her about hidden horror gems. Will, Lee and Janine each run down five of their top hidden horror gems, chat about the films and waffle about horror more broadly. If you are looking for something to watch that you may not have heard of let alone seen, this could be a great episode for you!! Please go and check out Graeae Horror. You can find Janine's wonderful content on the link below. Janine is a passionate advocate for independent horror as well as the genre more broadly attending festivals, writing reviews and posting thoughts. https://linktr.ee/graeaehorror?fbclid=IwY2xjawRjWRFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBPb0JnRmJDazJSMEE4djFkc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHis8iBGwHlWPXYuWGT5KOiqzS8113oW6UwAD6idHaSHT7Eg4LBmhnNlOwKAa_aem_EYCLUhz4grMxbTFpADxjuw If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com Make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting. We offer professional feedback on scripts and collaborative pitch deck creation. For more information pop to the 'Script Reading' page of our website. We are on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

In this bonus episode we chat to author, development consultant and teacher Phil Parker. Phil's book The Art and Science of Screenwriting is absolute essential reading for screenwriters. His work on genre, theme, style, tone, idea evaluation and character development really influenced how we think about writing and pitching and we highly recommend it to all screenwriters. Phil was so generous with his time and talking to us about the horror genre specifically and we really can't thank him enough for his work and insights. You can pick up a copy of Phil's book The Art and Science of Screenwriting using the link below - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Science-Screenwriting-Phillip-Parker/dp/1841509655/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2XQTBB4AIZRBW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4Y64VzXokmQt-2ittaxUJZOpYQQFINVcEKGU2dnZamcDslHN4ytOiKyAPhGZ7wOS1ROxxWXVcKdag94CEFfTwQhaBOzAOrt3HPLJihv5ZUrzPhePJrVhasPnZ7Hn5GYo3T3hgl1YZOmLlKN21EejcB8jB51tnAO1-Fk5wVNVw5FZK6R2u96JT2YeYtmYnIusJlNXAyDbTNbkQl1tjl7Mys1kDpv7h6v1Q1WkYibTPL8.Gd0vkt6yR9rdSG_L8k6U0UkOhge_rjcnvLQJddpo84s&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+art+and+science+of+screenwriting&qid=1776628891&sprefix=the+art+and+science+of+screenw%2Caps%2C269&sr=8-1 For further reading you can take a look at an interview with Phil regarding development. That can be found here - https://ceeanimation.eu/news/ceea-talks-phil-parker-about-cees-animation-workshop-i-can-turn-seven-years-into-18-months/ If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share it with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com You can make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask us questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting more generally. We are now offering professional feedback on your scripts and pitch deck creation. All our pricing and services are located on the Script Reading page of our website. We are also on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

In this episode of Script to Scream the boys run down their A to Z of Animal Attack movies. Each letter of the alphabet is assigned an animal (A for Anaconda, B for Bear etc) and the boys discuss films in which those animals ATTACK!!! So whether you're a seasoned animals attack fan or looking for some recommendations on where to start this episode will be great for you!! If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share it with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com You can make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask us questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting more generally. We are now offering professional feedback on your scripts and pitch deck creation. All our pricing and services are located on the Script Reading page of our website. We are also on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!