The lowdown on not only getting a thriller feature script on the page,
but also getting it in front of producers and investors
From premise to resolution, this book guides writers through the craft
of thriller writing, citing classic thrillers such as Psycho, The
Shining, The Sixth Sense, and Fatal Attraction, and lesser-known
gems like Red Eye, Desperate Measures, Impostor, and Drive. The
book also considers how the screenplay might be sold to investors,
looking at high concept ideas, pitching, packaging, and the realities of
film finance. It answers such common questions as What is flight vs.
fight? What is the difference between horror and thriller? What are the
different sub genres of thriller? What part do actors play in film
finance? How can limited locations create new opportunities in
storytelling and financing? Why is the lone protagonist so in demand?
and Why are female characters so popular in thriller?