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Script to Scream: The Horror Screenwriting Podcast

Script to Scream: The Horror Screenwriting Podcast

by Will Whiting & Lee Bentley

Season 4

Obsession (2026) - Does Curry Barker's low budget smash live up to the hype??

In this episode of Scrip to Scream we dissect Curry Barker's low budget smash - Obsession!! Is the film worthy of the hype?? Listen in as we deep dive into the film and Curry Barker's thematically rich script and explore how he created the latest horror sensation. If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com Make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting. We offer professional feedback on scripts and collaborative pitch deck creation. For more information pop to the 'Script Reading' page of our website. We are on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

The Invisible Man (2020) - Gaslighting, Abuse and Modern Horror Done Right

The this episode of Script to Scream, we take a deep dive into Leigh Whannell's fantastic remake of the Universal horror classic The Invisible Man. Boasting a stellar script and a power house central performance from Elizabeth Moss, this remake is rich in subtext, emotion and scares. If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com Make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting. We offer professional feedback on scripts and collaborative pitch deck creation. For more information pop to the 'Script Reading' page of our website. We are on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

The Mist (2007) - Frank Darabont's Darkest Stephen King Adaptation

It's season four of Script to Scream, and to kick things off we take another deep dive into a film written and directed by one of our favourites - Frank Darabont. This time Darabont adapts The Mist, a novella written by legendary horror novelist Stephen King!! Darabont takes King's source material, makes it his own and adds something unforgettably harrowing and intensely dark. Easily Darabont's darkest King adaptation and one of Lee's favourite horror movie endings!! If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com Make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting. We offer professional feedback on scripts and collaborative pitch deck creation. For more information pop to the 'Script Reading' page of our website. We are on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

Season 3

Eden Lake (2008) - The Darkest British Horror Movie?

In this episode of Script to Scream we take a look at one the of the darkest British horror films ever made. The viscerally real survival horror Eden Lake!! From writer director James Watkins, and with a stellar cast, Eden Lake brought us a bleak vision of class and youth disaffection in modern Britain. Violent, horrific and packed full of powerful themes, Eden Lake is a hard watch but a true classic of the genre. If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share it with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com You can make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask us questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting more generally. We are now offering professional feedback on your scripts and pitch deck creation. All our pricing and services are located on the Script Reading page of our website. We are also on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

Happy Death Day (2018) - Blake Snyder, Save The Cat and the Selfish Hero who had to Die to Evolve

On this episode of Script to Scream we look at the time loop comedy horror - Happy Death Day. In our dissection we deep dive into Blake Snyder's screenwriting ideas from his classic screenwriting book Save The Cat, with specific reference to his classic Beat Sheet!! We also discuss the films themes, the scariest moments and our learning from the script. If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share it with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com You can make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask us questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting more generally. We are now offering professional feedback on your scripts and pitch deck creation. All our pricing and services are located on the Script Reading page of our website. We are also available on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

The Terminator (1985) - Is James Cameron's Classic a Slasher in Disguise?

In this episode of Script to Scream, Will and Lee take a deep dive into James Cameron's classic 1985 film, The Terminator. Check in as we dissect the film and compare it to the fourth draft of the now legendary script and see how many horror elements have been weaved into the screenplay by Cameron and Hurd. Is The Terminator really just a slasher movie in disguise? If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share it with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com You can make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask us questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting more generally. We are now offering professional feedback on your scripts and pitch deck creation. All our pricing and services are located on the Script Reading page of our website. We are also available on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988) - The Insane 80's Classic that Refuses to Die!

This week Will and Lee take a look at one of Lee's favourites; the zany and anarchic Killer Klowns From Outer Space. The boys compare the script to the finished film, look at how all the circus and clown tropes are used to create glorious sight gags and much more. If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share it with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com You can make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask us questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting more generally. We are now offering professional feedback on your scripts and pitch deck creation. All our pricing and services are located on the Script Reading page of our website. We are also available on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Original vs Remake - The Face Off

In this episode of the Script to Scream podcast, the Grand Finale of our first ever Original vs Remake Face Of, Will and Lee take a look back at the past two episodes and decide, using highly scientific methods, which movie is the best... The 1974 original or the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share it with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com You can make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask us questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting more generally. We are now offering professional feedback on your scripts and pitch deck creation. All our pricing and services are located on the Script Reading page of our website. We are also available on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) - It Rebooted the Nightmare, but did it Kill the Soul?

In the second part of the Original vs Remake Face Off, Will and Lee break down the 2003 remake of Tobe Hooper's 1974 classic, Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Directed by Michael Nispel from a script by Scott Kosar, this 2003 remake spawned a slew of slasher remakes and updates, but does it live up to the original - a film dubbed by Quentin Tarantino as perfect! Fire up your chainsaws and listen in as the boys break down the film, compare it to the script, discuss the themes and dive deep into the sweaty backwoods of Texas. If you enjoy the episode please like, follow and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share it with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com You can make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask us questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting more generally. We are now offering professional feedback on your scripts and pitch deck creation. All our pricing and services are located on the Script Reading page of our website. We are also available on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) - America's Most Disturbing Family Portrait

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre isn't just brutal - It's America's most disturbing family Portrait. Listen in as Will and Lee break down this stone cold classic of the horror genre. The boys discuss the film and it's deeper meanings, how it achieves it's scares, Tobe Hooper's incredible direction and their assessment of the script. If you enjoy the episode please like and rate us, and if you feel especially generous we'd love you to give us a review or share it with a friend!! You can reach us via our website www.scripttoscreampodcast.com You can make suggestions on what films you would like us to cover, ask us questions about the horror genre or throw us any questions you have about screenwriting more generally. We are now offering professional feedback on your scripts and pitch deck creation. All our pricing and services are located on the Script Reading page of our website. We are also available on Facebook and Bluesky so please feel free to follow, like and reach out there. Our episodes also go up on Youtube so if you prefer to get your pods there we would love to see you. Please feel free to like and subscribe and hit the notification button to get notified of new episodes. Take care, and keep writing those scares!!!

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