Develop a Chilling Premise for Your Horror Screenplay OnDemand Webinar

ABOUT THE WEBINAR Behind every great horror film is a profound premise that resonates with society at large. It is the illusive, underlying question that drives every aspect of the story, character and plot. While rarely explicitly stated in the actual script, creating a marketable premise is a vital part of the screenplay writing process. Examples are: Does man have free will or is fate set in stone? Is there really an afterlife? What would happen if Werewolves and Vampires crossed bloodlines?In short, a premise is a hypothesis that creates the purpose for your story to exist in the first place. It is the state of affairs from which the plot is launched. But in Hollywood, the premise is boiled down to what your story is about and must capture the attention of every person you encounter in the horror movie making process. Examples are: A young girl is possessed by an ancient demon. A touristy beach town is terrorized by a giant shark. A sweet pregnant woman is overrun by