Horror Recommendations - VGF

Nabooru98 · 06-03-2005, 04:45 PM

I probably spelled that wrong.

See, I'm writing a horror story for the first time, I know books would probably be better for me but I really can't focus on a book for too long) so I need some ideas for horror.

I was thinking about going out tonight or tommorow and renting a couple horror flicks to see what other script-writers have come up with. I need something with an ending that will leave the audience in chills.

Mine involves ghosts and the main character going insane. I'm not sure how to give enough details to help you recommend, but anything really would help..

Movies I have already seen:

The Ring/Ringu
The Grudge/Ju-On
Sleepy Hollow

...and I think that's it. Sad eh? Well, help me if you can...

Erdawn Il Deus · 06-04-2005, 03:21 AM

Quote:

If you don't have the time to read, you don't have the time - or the tools - to write.
-Stephen King

Read The Shining. If you want to write horror, read horror. I cannot stress this enough.

**Sean P Kelly** · 06-04-2005, 11:40 AM

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Originally posted by Erdawn Rockin Like A Hurricane:
<blockquote>quote:<hr /> If you don't have the time to read, you don't have the time - or the tools - to write.
-Stephen King

Read The Shining. If you want to write horror, read horror. I cannot stress this enough. [/quote]yep

Nabooru98 · 06-04-2005, 02:47 PM

I know, I should. But all I need are ending ideas. =/

OcarinaMan · 06-04-2005, 03:52 PM

I'd go with the older horror movies. Despite the cheesy acting, and effects, some of them actually have quite good scripts.

If you're only looking for twist endings, I'd get a Twilight Zone DVD box set.

edit: And whatever you do, DON'T use the "It was all a dream... Or WAS it?" ending. That's been overused to death.

[ June 04, 2005, 03:55 PM: Message edited by: ElfLad ]

***CaptHayfever*** · 06-05-2005, 01:47 AM

Pretty much any movie by Alfred Hitchcock (except The Birds, that one stank).

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Nabooru98 · 06-05-2005, 10:34 PM

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Originally posted by ElfLad:

edit: And whatever you do, DON'T use the "It was all a dream... Or WAS it?" ending. That's been overused to death.

XD that was my first plan.

OcarinaMan · 06-05-2005, 10:53 PM

If it helps, the best twist ending I've ever seen was where aliens had come down to Earth in order to help man end wars, famines, etc. with the help of an omnipresent manual entitled "To Serve Man". However, at the end,

[SPOILERS!]

the manual is revealed to be... a cookbook (To Serve Man... Get it?).

[/SPOILERS!]

Ghost Kitty · 06-06-2005, 11:33 AM

Oooooooo! I gots plenty of ideas!

...

But no ending ideas...

If you want,you can listen to my other ideas...

Erdawn Il Deus · 06-06-2005, 07:39 PM

Read. =P

**Booyakasha** · 06-07-2005, 09:09 PM

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Originally posted by ElfLad:
get a Twilight Zone DVD box set

"There's a gremlin on the wing of the plane, and he's tearing it apart! You've gotta believe me!" "Why should I believe you? You're Hitler!"

OcarinaMan · 06-07-2005, 09:43 PM

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Originally posted by Cap'n Boo from Timbuktu:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by ElfLad:
get a Twilight Zone DVD box set

"There's a gremlin on the wing of the plane, and he's tearing it apart! You've gotta believe me!" "Why should I believe you? You're Hitler!" [/quote]Hater.

06-03-2005, 04:45 PM	#1
Nabooru98 Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,988 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 11,290.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 11,790.00 Donate	I probably spelled that wrong. See, I'm writing a horror story for the first time, I know books would probably be better for me but I really can't focus on a book for too long) so I need some ideas for horror. I was thinking about going out tonight or tommorow and renting a couple horror flicks to see what other script-writers have come up with. I need something with an ending that will leave the audience in chills. Mine involves ghosts and the main character going insane. I'm not sure how to give enough details to help you recommend, but anything really would help.. Movies I have already seen: The Ring/Ringu The Grudge/Ju-On Sleepy Hollow ...and I think that's it. Sad eh? Well, help me if you can...

06-04-2005, 02:47 PM	#4
Nabooru98 Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,988 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 11,290.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 11,790.00 Donate	I know, I should. But all I need are ending ideas. =/

06-04-2005, 03:52 PM	#5
OcarinaMan Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ikana Castle Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Points: 7,619.77 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 8,119.77 Donate	I'd go with the older horror movies. Despite the cheesy acting, and effects, some of them actually have quite good scripts. If you're only looking for twist endings, I'd get a Twilight Zone DVD box set. edit: And whatever you do, DON'T use the "It was all a dream... Or WAS it?" ending. That's been overused to death. [ June 04, 2005, 03:55 PM: Message edited by: ElfLad ]

06-05-2005, 01:47 AM	#6
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06-05-2005, 10:53 PM	#8
OcarinaMan Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ikana Castle Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Points: 7,619.77 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 8,119.77 Donate	If it helps, the best twist ending I've ever seen was where aliens had come down to Earth in order to help man end wars, famines, etc. with the help of an omnipresent manual entitled "To Serve Man". However, at the end, [SPOILERS!] the manual is revealed to be... a cookbook (To Serve Man... Get it?). [/SPOILERS!]

06-06-2005, 11:33 AM	#9
Ghost Kitty Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The place... THE PLACE!!! Gender: Posts: 787 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Points: 9,718.87 Bank: 68.67 Total Points: 9,787.55 Donate	Oooooooo! I gots plenty of ideas! ... But no ending ideas... If you want,you can listen to my other ideas...

06-06-2005, 07:39 PM	#10
Erdawn Il Deus Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Threading the jeweled thrones of earth under my sandalled feet Gender: Posts: 2,978 Thanks: 4 Thanked 45 Times in 39 Posts Points: 22,102.42 Bank: 714.12 Total Points: 22,816.54 Donate	Read. =P