Inspiration Post 2018
So how’s the writing coming along? Need some inspiration? Here are some SPOOOOKY links to get you revved up!
Short Films:
The Armoire - Evan Cooper - Beware of free finds!
Tinglewood by Antony Webb, Alexander von Hoffmann - Another reason not to go camping…
I Heard It Too by Matt Sears - a child in peril makes it scarier.
S.L.U.T by Screamfest - Maddy is 16 years old. She lives alone with her sick grandmother in a rundown farmhouse off a highway in Nowheresville, Texas. She does her best to take care of her mute, wheelchair-bound grandmother, but life at home is lonely and depressing. So, like everyone else within a 20 mile radius, Maddy spends her free time at the only place with half a pulse- the local roller rink.
Predator Dark Ages by James Bushe - Set during the Crusades, the faith & fighting skills of a group of Templar Knights is put to the test when they encounter the Predator. Their battle is the thing Myths and Legends are born from.
Leave Us Alone by Screamfest - Sam, a young single mother inherits a profitable piece of farmland from a grandfather she never knew. On the grandfather’s deathbed, he tells Sam about a ship that crash-landed on the farm, and the deal that he made to not disturb the travelers when they return. Covering up the disappearance of three missing geologists, Sam is prepared to do anything to protect her son as well as the farm’s dark secret.
Vicki by Screamfest - She runs hot. She moves fast. She's one hell of a ride. Vicki is a loving, comedic homage to John Carpenter's truly underrated 'Christine,' adapted from the novel by Stephen King. It's also a stand-alone tribute to the style of 80's horror in general.
Zombies!
Runners by Giggly Dickens Productions - Just what it says.
The End by Raj Pathak and Crash Taylor - A mother and daughter take shelter in an abandoned farmhouse, hiding from the zombies chasing them. Once the daughter drifts off to sleep, we discover the mother has been bitten and the other zombies are closing in… Very GRIM!
Podcasts
Empty - Five colonists wake up on the other side of the universe without their memories. Forced to piece together the past, they find themselves the last living creatures in the universe.
Spines - Two months ago, Wren woke up covered in blood, suffering from memory loss, and surrounded by the remnants of some strange cult ritual. SPINES is the story of her search for answers, and the deadly, powerful people she encounters along the way
She’s a Supergeek - This is a podcast that features women Gms. They play a variety of games, some of them are non-horror. I picked one game, played in three parts: Soth - a game of cultists trying to summon their dark lord from beyond the veils of this reality.
Soth - One, Soth Part Two - The Deafening, Soth Part Three - The Final Summoning
You can find She’s a Supergeek on Stitcher and iTunes. Highly recommended overall.
Lake Clarity - Lake Clarity is an Audio Drama about five teens who head up to Camp Clarity to celebrate their last summer together, but little do they know they're about to stumble on dark secrets that surround the lake. Caves, concrete structures, and eerie coincidences are a common place around Lake Clarity. Before they know it, the teens find themselves face to face with an evil force that's been locked away for a long time.
Orphans - The Orphans is a cinematic sci-fi audio drama chronicling the castaways of downed starship, The Venture - Stranded on a hostile planet, struggling to remember how they arrived and who they are. Mysterious creatures hunt them, and in this seemingly unpopulated world, a tower looms. The human survivors and the artificial intelligence, GeoFFRy, must learn to work together as they fight for their lives in this alien wilderness and uncover the truth of what lies beyond.
Music:
The Lost Art of the Horror Theme Song - interesting article, but also contains several videos for theme songs from popular horror movies.
Camille Saint-Saens - Danse Macabre
Alma’s Music Box Theme - From F.E.A.R 2. Played by Liam Seagrave.
Bloody Tears - CastleVania by The Doramatic Orchestra.
Conan the Barbarian - Riddle of Steel/Riders of Doom - Composer: Basil Poledouris.
Ghost Train - North Country Gentleman.
Seven Devils Florence + Machine.
Secret (Shh) by Charli XCX.
Simon by Allie X.
Trick or TREATS!!!
How to Make Halloween Cake Pops and More Cake Pops! - Living to DIY by Rachel Metz. A cooking project for a Halloween party. Looks like it can be a fun thing to do with older kids.
IT - Pennywise Cake by Koalipops. Very cool looking!
Halloween Eyeballs Drip Cake by The Lovely Baker. Great cake for a party!
How to Make a Black Cobweb Cake by How to Cake It. Yolanda is entertaining to watch.
How to Make a Snake Cake by How to Cake It. I liked Yolanda’s style so much, I decided to link to her snake cake as well.
3 mini Halloween Cakes by Bluprint (Rachael Teufel.
Miscellaneous:
Baba Yaga Collection by Trillingstar. This is a great collection of Baba Yaga art that trillingstar put together.
ONTD - Ten Dream Themed Movies - Need some ideas for a Halloween movie night?
Hope your writing is going well!
Reminder post will come out on the 20th, and the Master List goes up on the 26th. Still have plenty of time to write!
Short Films:
The Armoire - Evan Cooper - Beware of free finds!
Tinglewood by Antony Webb, Alexander von Hoffmann - Another reason not to go camping…
I Heard It Too by Matt Sears - a child in peril makes it scarier.
S.L.U.T by Screamfest - Maddy is 16 years old. She lives alone with her sick grandmother in a rundown farmhouse off a highway in Nowheresville, Texas. She does her best to take care of her mute, wheelchair-bound grandmother, but life at home is lonely and depressing. So, like everyone else within a 20 mile radius, Maddy spends her free time at the only place with half a pulse- the local roller rink.
Predator Dark Ages by James Bushe - Set during the Crusades, the faith & fighting skills of a group of Templar Knights is put to the test when they encounter the Predator. Their battle is the thing Myths and Legends are born from.
Leave Us Alone by Screamfest - Sam, a young single mother inherits a profitable piece of farmland from a grandfather she never knew. On the grandfather’s deathbed, he tells Sam about a ship that crash-landed on the farm, and the deal that he made to not disturb the travelers when they return. Covering up the disappearance of three missing geologists, Sam is prepared to do anything to protect her son as well as the farm’s dark secret.
Vicki by Screamfest - She runs hot. She moves fast. She's one hell of a ride. Vicki is a loving, comedic homage to John Carpenter's truly underrated 'Christine,' adapted from the novel by Stephen King. It's also a stand-alone tribute to the style of 80's horror in general.
Zombies!
Runners by Giggly Dickens Productions - Just what it says.
The End by Raj Pathak and Crash Taylor - A mother and daughter take shelter in an abandoned farmhouse, hiding from the zombies chasing them. Once the daughter drifts off to sleep, we discover the mother has been bitten and the other zombies are closing in… Very GRIM!
Podcasts
Empty - Five colonists wake up on the other side of the universe without their memories. Forced to piece together the past, they find themselves the last living creatures in the universe.
Spines - Two months ago, Wren woke up covered in blood, suffering from memory loss, and surrounded by the remnants of some strange cult ritual. SPINES is the story of her search for answers, and the deadly, powerful people she encounters along the way
She’s a Supergeek - This is a podcast that features women Gms. They play a variety of games, some of them are non-horror. I picked one game, played in three parts: Soth - a game of cultists trying to summon their dark lord from beyond the veils of this reality.
Soth - One, Soth Part Two - The Deafening, Soth Part Three - The Final Summoning
You can find She’s a Supergeek on Stitcher and iTunes. Highly recommended overall.
Lake Clarity - Lake Clarity is an Audio Drama about five teens who head up to Camp Clarity to celebrate their last summer together, but little do they know they're about to stumble on dark secrets that surround the lake. Caves, concrete structures, and eerie coincidences are a common place around Lake Clarity. Before they know it, the teens find themselves face to face with an evil force that's been locked away for a long time.
Orphans - The Orphans is a cinematic sci-fi audio drama chronicling the castaways of downed starship, The Venture - Stranded on a hostile planet, struggling to remember how they arrived and who they are. Mysterious creatures hunt them, and in this seemingly unpopulated world, a tower looms. The human survivors and the artificial intelligence, GeoFFRy, must learn to work together as they fight for their lives in this alien wilderness and uncover the truth of what lies beyond.
Music:
The Lost Art of the Horror Theme Song - interesting article, but also contains several videos for theme songs from popular horror movies.
Camille Saint-Saens - Danse Macabre
Alma’s Music Box Theme - From F.E.A.R 2. Played by Liam Seagrave.
Bloody Tears - CastleVania by The Doramatic Orchestra.
Conan the Barbarian - Riddle of Steel/Riders of Doom - Composer: Basil Poledouris.
Ghost Train - North Country Gentleman.
Seven Devils Florence + Machine.
Secret (Shh) by Charli XCX.
Simon by Allie X.
Trick or TREATS!!!
How to Make Halloween Cake Pops and More Cake Pops! - Living to DIY by Rachel Metz. A cooking project for a Halloween party. Looks like it can be a fun thing to do with older kids.
IT - Pennywise Cake by Koalipops. Very cool looking!
Halloween Eyeballs Drip Cake by The Lovely Baker. Great cake for a party!
How to Make a Black Cobweb Cake by How to Cake It. Yolanda is entertaining to watch.
How to Make a Snake Cake by How to Cake It. I liked Yolanda’s style so much, I decided to link to her snake cake as well.
3 mini Halloween Cakes by Bluprint (Rachael Teufel.
Miscellaneous:
Baba Yaga Collection by Trillingstar. This is a great collection of Baba Yaga art that trillingstar put together.
ONTD - Ten Dream Themed Movies - Need some ideas for a Halloween movie night?
Hope your writing is going well!
Reminder post will come out on the 20th, and the Master List goes up on the 26th. Still have plenty of time to write!