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Halloween is just around the corner, which means ‘tis the season to celebrate all things horror!
To help you get into the spooky spirit, we have some upcoming events and resources that will help you learn more about what it takes to get those horror projects off the ground.
In the meantime, witch-ing you a spook-tacular holiday!
First up is next week’s annual American Film Market, which is being held in Las Vegas from November 5–10. Wrapbook is a sponsor of The AFM Sessions, and this year there are two horror-centric events to check out.
On Thursday, November 7, is Confronting Fear—Transcending, Challenging & Elevating the Horror Genre. Moderated by Tom Malloy of Glass House Distribution, the panel includes:
And on Saturday, November 9, is Killing It at the Box Office: How Cineverse’s Horror Sensation Won Opening Weekend. As of the publication of this article, both the moderator and panelists are yet to be announced.
Both panels will take place on the Main Stage at the Palms Casino Resort.
Wrapbook’s On Production podcast features expert insights from every facet of the entertainment industry, and the horror genre is no exception.
Host and Wrapbook Co-founder Cameron Woodward recently sat down with film industry data researcher Stephen Follows to discuss his latest project, HorrorMovieReport.com, which offers detailed insights into more than 27,000 horror films.
The Horror Boom: Breaking Down the Genre’s Biggest Trends with Stephen Follows also includes Follows’ expert analysis of the popularity of horror films, including the evolution of the genre and the profitability of it.
Wrapbook’s Production Incentive Center offers a comprehensive look at what states offer in the way of film tax credits, rebates, and grants. While many states provide attractive programs for productions that utilize their locales, some particular domestic destinations seem uniquely matched for the horror genre.
Scream 2, Zombieland, Doctor Sleep, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It… What do all of these films have in common? Each was shot in Georgia.
To learn more about what the Peach State can offer your horror project, check out our article on this state’s film incentives.
While Georgia may get a lot of attention as a prime Southern destination for films, don’t count out Louisiana. The Bayou State similarly is a popular spot for all things horror, including the movies Interview with the Vampire, Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, The Skeleton Key, and The Reaping.
Head over to our article on Louisiana’s film tax credits to learn more about its advantages for productions.
The Beast Within, Rites of Spring, Don’t Kill It, and Ma are just a handful of horror flicks that were filmed in the Magnolia State. Maybe yours will be the next horror movie we add to this list!
Want to find out what Mississippi can offer for your upcoming project? Then check out our comprehensive article on the state’s film tax credits.
Many horror flicks famously filmed on shoestring budgets, which is why it can be a popular genre for up-and-coming filmmakers. Regardless of your project’s film budget, learning from other productions on how they pulled off so much with so little can help you get the most bang for your budgetary buck as well.
Wrapbook has several articles that detail the budget breakdowns of well-known horror films:
Check them out to see what production tips you can utilize from these staples of the genre.
We already mentioned how integral a horror film’s location can be towards setting up the right eerie mood and furthering the plot. The genre in general is known for many common tropes in addition to spooky locales… Namely, killer stunts—pun intended—and characters in various degrees of disrobe.
Before you move forward with your own horror film, download these checklists and templates commonly needed for horror films to ensure you have all the necessary production paperwork in place to make your project a success.
And for all of your paperwork needs, check out our entire library of filmmaking resources in our Template Database.
Halloween is the perfect time to celebrate the contributions of the horror genre to film and television, and Wrapbook is here to help with your own spook-tacular project.
Between our support of industry events like the AFM and comprehensive array of resources, we are here to be the force multiplier for your creative success. Our blog, Template Database, and Podcast Library are available for all of your production needs. Check them out today and all year long!
At Wrapbook, we pride ourselves on providing outstanding free resources to producers and their crews, but this post is for informational purposes only as of the date above. The content on our website is not intended to provide and should not be relied on for legal, accounting, or tax advice. You should consult with your own legal, accounting, or tax advisors to determine how this general information may apply to your specific circumstances.
Anna Keizer originally hails from the Chicagoland area. After receiving her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago, she moved to California and finished her M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. She has also graduated from UCLA’s Writing for Television Professional Program and is currently in post-production on the short She Had It Coming, which she wrote and is executive producing.
