Best Horror Movies Ever Made
Horror movies are the best, and in my opinion, there’s nothing better than being curled up on the couch, scared out of your mind. I grew up obsessed with Michael Myers and Candym...
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How Blumhouse Broke the Mould – Part 1
Blumhouse Productions started in the year 2000 and is an American Film and Television production company.
How Blumhouse Broke the Mould – Part 2
The film was then shot and edited over an intense seven-day period, though probably exhausting this likely helped create the tense atmosphere that is so well portrayed in this film.
How Blumhouse Broke the Mould – Part 3
‘Glass’ is a new step for Blumhouse, this isn’t a typical Horror movie, this is blockbuster territory!
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Creating a Plot Twist
Amidst the action, gore and mindless gags of the general Hollywood scene, it’s easy to forget one of the most important parts of filmmaking – storytelling.
How to Create a False Sense of Security
Today we are going to talk about how to land a good scare, though rather than focusing on shock factor we’re going to talk about doing it through casual scene setting, relatable situations and heartfelt characters.
How Blumhouse Broke the Mould – Part 3
At big studios, filmmakers need to be able to compare their film to others in order to give the execs an idea of what it could be, Blumhouse works the opposite way.
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