Posts Tagged ‘horror’
Music and Horror: What Makes Music Sound Scary
What is it exactly that makes the music sound so scary? Let’s dive into the theory behind horror scores to uncover why they strike fear.
Strange ’80s Synth Music for Horror and Fantasy Films
Stranger Things did it right. And so can you! Go upside down with these killer royalty-free, retro-style synth tracks for your next project.
A New Take on Classic Horror with DP Ricardo Diaz
We interview the DP behind the latest installment of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise about his new styles for tackling classic horror.
Video Tutorial: Create the Cheshire Cat Look in After Effects
In this tutorial, learn how to quickly create an eerie stare and smile effect during a fade out transition.
Halloween Tutorial Roundup: Your Horror Film Survival Kit
Learn everything you need to know about creating a horror film from start to finish with these helpful tutorials.
Up That Scare Factor: 8 Ways to Build Tension in a Scene
As if things weren’t already tense enough in today’s world, here are eight tips to help stress your audience out even further. Of all the emotional states …
Lamb: Arthouse Horror and the Rise of a New Genre
Another A24 horror film continues to redefine the genre for film fans and filmmakers alike. Let’s take a look.
What “The Invisible Man” Can Teach Aspiring Suspense Filmmakers
Here’s a lesson on budget genre-filmmaking done right, and why you should trust your instincts by focusing on the unseen.
Video Tutorial: Create Retro Horror Movie Titles in After Effects
Add some old-school scary vibes to your next video project with this retro titles tutorial!
7 Core Genre Elements Every Zombie Movie Needs
Looking at both classic and recent examples, we trace all the core genre elements you’ll need for your zombie shorts and features.
The Editor of “Us” on Working with Jordan Peele and the Horror Genre
The editor of Jordan Peel’s latest horror masterpiece explains what it’s like editing horror and cutting nonverbal musical scenes.
Round Table: Scream Queens on What Every Horror Director Needs to Know
For this interview, we sat down with a diverse group of horror actors to find out everything we didn’t know about horror film production.