To be successful, a scary story has two requirements. It must have a buildup, in which we in the audience can see the horrible end hurtling toward the characters, even though the characters cannot. And it must have a payoff, a resolution which leaves us weak with surprise or laughter. [Read more...]
Blood, Sweat & Fears II: Guilty Pleasures
October 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
To be successful, a scary story has two requirements. It must have a buildup, in which we in the audience can see the horrible end hurtling toward the characters, even though the characters cannot. And it must have a payoff, a resolution which leaves us weak with surprise or laughter. [Read more...]
