Wes Craven was a movie producer most notably remembered for his films A Nightmare on Elm Street and the Scream series. He is remembered as one of the Gods of Horror and his films really brought slashers into the mainstream. Unfortunately, he died of a brain tumor in 2014, but he is still remembered today for his amazing and horrifying work.
I read an article of advice given by Craven to young film makers before he died. Below I will give a summary of the main points that I plan on incorporating into my film opening.
-´´The best horror taps into intimate fears that are often representational of something bigger.´´
-´´You can make a solid flick following the tropes of a genre, but to make something really memorable, it’s almost guaranteed that you have to look beyond the monster you’ve created to the one it can represent.´´
-´´Search beyond the cliché, and you’ll find something that works to replace your action space-filler.´´
Out of everything I learned in the article I resonated with these the most. I believe what Craven said was very true. You must be able to see beyond the cliches and create something new and creative. This has helped me really develop my idea that I will present in the next post. I want to be able to follow the guidelines set before me by other great producers, but break away from other stereotypes.
Article:
http://filmschoolrejects.com/features/6-filmmaking-tips-from-wes-craven.php
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