Direct a Horror Movie and Get an Underrated Horror Flick to Watch

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On Feb 25, 2018
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While you're brainstorming ideas for a plot, what movies do you watch for inspiration?

You've started outlining your script. Which of the three types of terror, defined by Stephen King, are you including the most of?

Are you including jump scares?

How deep do you want your movie to be?

Alright, your script is finished; it's time to pick a set. Where does your story take place?

Your set designers need an aesthetic to work with. What time period is this movie set in?

Your costume designer and makeup artist are ready to work. What do you have planned for your monster(s)?

It's time for the casting call, and you've got quite the budget. Who do you want to play your main character?

Your assistant wants to know if they need to contact stunt doubles. How action heavy will your movie be?

The prop department just called. What's the most important prop your main character will be using?

The music supervisor has started talking to composers. Who are you interested in hiring?

Filming is wrapping up. Choose a celebratory cake to serve after the cast and crew finishes the last scene.

Congrats! Your movie was a total success in the box office, and critics loved it! What are your plans for sequels?

The Collector (2009)

The Collector (2009)

You have an appreciation for fast-paced thrills, gore, and gruesome effects, so The Collector is right up your alley. The movie focuses on Arkin O'Brien, a man in debt who breaks into a wealthy family's home to rob them, only to discover that a malevolent stranger got there first. This tense cat-and-mouse game inside a confined house of traps will keep you on the edge of your seat for its entire 90 minute run.

Afflicted (2013)

Afflicted (2013)

Your fondness of classic creature features and unusual storytelling means you'll enjoy Derek Lee and Clif Prowse's odd and creepy tale, Afflicted. In a series of vlog videos, Derek and Clif film the story of their year-long trip around the world. Things go as expected until the duo arrives in France; Derek hooks up with a French girl he meets in a bar, and the next morning... he starts to get sick. If you're tired of ghosts and serial killers, this film will revive your love for the genre.

The Invitation (2016)

The Invitation (2016)

Since you prefer character-focused stories and tension to build slowly, you should try The Invitation. The film follows Will, a man who attends a house party hosted by his ex-wife, but begins to suspect that she and her new husband have malicious plans for their guests. More drama than horror at points, the characters carry this story, and you'll be fascinated as you unravel the hidden motives each of them hold, all while the horrifying truth sneaks closer and closer.

The Final Girls (2015)

The Final Girls (2015)

You've got a soft spot for the hit horror flicks of the 70s and 80s, and you're not afraid of a bit of affectionate teasing, which means The Final Girls is the next movie you should watch. A love child of Scream and Friday the 13th, this horror-comedy tells the story of Max, the daughter of a B-movie actress who's pulled into her mother's old horror film. For all its mocking of our favorite tropes, the story has a lot of heart, and it should satisfy your craving for nostalgic fun.

It Comes at Night (2017)

It Comes at Night (2017)

Some might call you pretentious, but in your mind, that's just another word for "having good taste." In fact, you're the exact kind of person who might adore the controversial, experimental It Comes at Night. The film follows two families who are forced to live together to survive after a mysterious apocalypse. Approach this dark, foreboding narrative with an open mind, and you might enjoy its artistic vision and uncomfortable dissection of the human psyche.

House of Wax (2005)

House of Wax (2005)

Not much scares you, especially campy B-movies that others might turn away from in disgust. If a movie featuring a performance by Paris Hilton isn't enough to turn you off, you'll probably have a blast with House of Wax. This remake of the old Hollywood classic follows a group of college kids trying to get to a football game when they're forced to take a detour into an abandoned small town with a sinister wax museum at the center. Give this cheesy yet surprisingly enjoyable flick a chance.

1408 (2007)

1408 (2007)

Your favorite stories are the ones that play with your mind and make you question reality, so if you haven't already seen 1408, you'll love this adaption of Stephen King's freaky short story. The movie focuses on Mike Enslin, a skeptic of the paranormal who has come to New York City to investigate a "haunted" hotel room, intending to disprove the rumors. You'll be left with more questions than answers, but you'll savor the chaotic, bizarre ride from beginning to end.

Candyman (1992)

Candyman (1992)

In your opinion, there's something unique about the horror of the late 20th century that the newer stuff usually fails to capture. You've likely watched most of the classics, but Bernard Rose's Candyman might've flown under your radar, an unsettling tale about Helen Lyle, a graduate student who gets in over her head while investigating urban legends. Gritty and grisly, the movie is a disturbing slow burn that will leave you with a lasting fear of superstitions.

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