Produce direct & promote your own chilling horror film with real-world advice from award-winning independent producer/director Danny Draven! From the history of horror & the technique of the scare to pre-production & distribution this complete full-color guide to horror filmmaking uncovers all the insider secrets for creating your own successful movie. Sharing his personal filmmaking experience Draven reveals how to create a spine-tingling horror film from start to finish. Youll not only discover how to craft the story but also how to master using production techniques music lighting & editing to thrill audiences. Straight-from-the-set tips will help you avoid common filmmaking pitfalls & extensive information on marketing & distribution will show you how to get your film out to the public. Plus learn from groundbreaking horror legends including: * Lloyd Kaufman Toxic Avenger * Robert Kurtzman From Dusk till Dawn * James Wan Saw * Robert Englund Freddy Krueger from the Nightmare of Elm Street films * Stuart Gordon Re-Animator * Tom Savini Night of the Living Dead * Godfather of Gore" Herschell Gordon Lewis * Charles Band Trancers * David De Coteau Puppet Master 3 * John D. Le May Friday the 13th: The Series * Debbie Rochon Tromeo & Juliet * Reggie Bannister Phantasm *and many more. Find even more hands-on horror advice & over an hour of video extras on the companion web site! Featuring: * Behind-the-scenes footage from Ghost Month Cryptz Darkwalker & Deathbed *A collection of independent horror film trailers * Sample scripts schedules & agreements * Classic behind-the-scenes footage from Puppetmaster Blood Dolls Dead Hate the Living & more courtesy of Full Moon Features * Listing of horror film festivals & distributors Whether youre a first-time filmmaker or an old pro Danny Dravens book will likely show you scenarios to rattle your indie filmmaking bones or cause you to chuckle. No matter what your background if youre a lover of the horror genre or a maker of independent films you should pick up this book.
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