The secret to a great slasher movie or TV show is to have a memorable villain. I am a sucker for a great slasher movie or TV show. Slashers take the best parts of a "whodunnit" and turn up the energy. Instead of solving one murder, you're solving several. And instead of collecting clues, you're usually running for your life. I find slashers to be so satisfying because they really rely on plant and payoff to work. You are dropping hints, red herrings, and raising your body count. They are so fun to write, a blast to see, and a joy to work on when you're on set. Still, the best slasher movies and TV shows are not memorable for their plot or even their twists... they're part of film history because of their villains. Slasher villains are mysterious, dangerous, and usually surprising. It's a genre where truly everyone is a suspect. So how can you create a memorable slasher villain? One that stands out in the hearts and minds of viewers all over the world? Let's work it out together. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 28 October, 2020