Killer Shots: A Filmmaker's Guide to Horror / K.L. Thompson

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: eng Publication details: United States: Independently published, 2025Description: 188 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9798309125838
LOC classification:
  • T473 2025
Summary: From Kelvin "K.L." Thompson—nephew of Hollywood actor Wally Vernon (The Gorilla), lifelong horror fan, and filmmaker—comes a deep dive into the tropes and techniques that make horror films truly effective. Whether you're crafting a chilling ghost story, a nerve-wracking alien invasion, or a suspenseful thriller, this book breaks down the essential elements that transcend subgenres. With insights drawn from hundreds of horror films, this guide explores the visual and storytelling tools that evoke fear, tension, and unease—techniques that can enhance not just horror but also drama, thrillers, and suspense films. Whether you're a filmmaker, writer, or horror enthusiast, this book will sharpen your understanding of what makes horror work.
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From Kelvin "K.L." Thompson—nephew of Hollywood actor Wally Vernon (The Gorilla), lifelong horror fan, and filmmaker—comes a deep dive into the tropes and techniques that make horror films truly effective. Whether you're crafting a chilling ghost story, a nerve-wracking alien invasion, or a suspenseful thriller, this book breaks down the essential elements that transcend subgenres.

With insights drawn from hundreds of horror films, this guide explores the visual and storytelling tools that evoke fear, tension, and unease—techniques that can enhance not just horror but also drama, thrillers, and suspense films. Whether you're a filmmaker, writer, or horror enthusiast, this book will sharpen your understanding of what makes horror work.

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