To some, the roles of screenwriter and producer can seem very different. The former is primarily rooted in the imaginary ...

In the 20th century, this was a reasonably consistent figure, staying between 37 and 41 on a decade-long basis. However, in ...

We are truly in a golden era for horror filmmaking. The number of horror films being made is at an all-time high, and more ...

So much invaluable, practical advice for filmmakers and film professionals. A gem. Jon and his team have done so much to help filmmakers over the years. this is just one of many, many awesome bits of ...

The most comprehensive case study of the horror genre ever. The horror genre dissected, analysed and laid bare. Using data on every horror film ever made, a data-driven dive into everything from ...

The report is over 400 pages of facts, stats, graphs and charts looking at all aspects of horror movies, including: ...

If you were on my previous mailing list, you have been moved over to the Substack replacement and will continue to get my ...

The first time someone said “You should do a Substack” to me, I thought they were suggesting lunch. As more people started to say it, I moved on to thinking they meant some kind of exercise (too many ...

At the core of any movie-watching experience are the emotions you feel. The marketers will have used all their skills to create certain emotional expectations, the movie itself will take you on a ...

You will no doubt have heard of the tragic incident on the set of ‘Rust’ last week. Right now it seems that Alec Baldwin fired a weapon he incorrectly believed to be blank firing, unintentionally ...