I wrote a script about a father who exhumes his dead wife so he can grow “better” children.
Not in a sci-fi spectacle way—more grounded, psychological, and pretty uncomfortable.
The core of it is that he can’t accept the life he ended up with.
I genuinely don’t know if people will see it as honest… or just completely messed up.
Where do you land on stories like that? I really pulled no punches on this script. I refuse to hedge.
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Writers don't pull punches, production staff does.
It is a hard call. I wrote a dark fantasy poetry novella , that pulled no punches, and found when I put it out there for feedback people could not go that dark and could not complete the read through. I did find a black metal band who wanted to turn it into an metal opera so get to know your audience and pitch to them..
Have audiences become softer? As opposed to, say, two or three decades ago?
Salustiano Berrios At the movies? Maybe, rather they are more jaded to visual effects but are still open to phycological horror. Sustained atmospheric horror seems to be on the rise.
Then I'm in! Would you mind giving a look at my script? It's exactly what you mentioned. And dare I say it may be the best thing you will read this week. No joke...
Salustiano Berrios I will give the script a look but be warned I wont pull any punches.
Shawn Jackson Hit me where it hurts
I read your story. It reads like a cross.
Do not punish yourself , and do not ask anyone here to do it for you.
You are heard. You are seen.
You are forgiven.