| Popis: |
Good ideas for horror screenplays originate from a range of sources. These inspirations could be personal, linked to the writer’s life experiences, or cultural, reflecting wider socio-political concerns. Great horror storytelling, I want to argue, can be achieved through the linking of a well-researched knowledge of horror histories, industries and audiences, the creative application of craft skills and techniques, and the imaginative understanding of conceptual and theoretical approaches to horror. As such, the approach adopted in this chapter suggests that the creative intellect of horror screenwriters can be reanimated through the meaningful and constructive alignment of these intersecting practical and theoretical contexts. The ambition of the chapter, therefore, is to further promote the contemporary reinvigoration of horror screenwriting by blending theory with practice in a way that is meaningful for horror screenwriters. |
