Let's Make A Horror
Episode 1: Horror 101 (feat. Eduardo Sánchez)
Oct 11, 2023
Join Mark, Maddy, and Ryan as they learn horror movie making basics from Eduardo Sánchez, discuss their love/hate relationship with the genre, delve into personal fears, and establish rules for their spooky project. Explore the art of creating horror shorts, facing fears from being buried alive to feeling hunted, and end with a humorous vampire-themed movie pitch.
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Quick takeaways
- Creating horror films that scare the filmmakers themselves, focusing on fear of the unknown and isolation.
- Making horror short films concise (3 to 10 minutes) for festival acceptance and audience engagement.
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Eduardo Sanchez's Influence on Horror Filmmaking
Eduardo Sanchez, known for co-writing and directing horror films, had an aversion to horror movies due to childhood experiences with films like The Exorcist. Despite his fear of horror, he co-created The Blair Witch Project, a landmark found footage horror film. Sanchez's innovative approach included an improvised script and immersive experience for actors in the woods, adding realism to the film. His focus on fear of the unknown and isolation set a new standard for horror cinema.
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