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Horror script consultancy
Notes on structure, tension, reveals and scares, from first draft to shooting script.
Horror film consultancy
Horror is one of film's most reliable genres, and one of the hardest to get right. Audiences know the tricks. Dread Works helps writers, directors and producers make horror that still surprises, from the first draft to the final mix.
We consult on features, shorts, trailers and series, at whatever stage you bring us in.
Exhibit list
What we
deliver
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Scare set-piece design
Designing and storyboarding key scares with your director so they work on camera.
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Mythology & lore
Rules for your monster, curse or haunting that keep the story frightening and consistent.
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Sound design consultancy
Audio concepts and design that keep your horror frightening with the lights off.
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Original songs & themes
Diegetic songs, lullabies and themes that become the sound of your film.
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Trailer scares
Pacing and sound advice for trailers that sell the fear without spoiling it.
Procedure
How it
works
- 01
Consult
A free consultation to understand your project, audience, budget and deadline.
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Diagnose
We review your concept, site, script or recording and find where the fear is, and where it isn't.
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Design
Narrative, scares, audio and song, combined in whatever mix your project needs.
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Deliver
Documents, assets, workshops and on-site tuning, right through to opening night or release.
Transcript
Questions
asked
What does a horror film consultant do?
A horror film consultant advises on genre craft: how scares are set up and paid off, how tension is paced across the film, and how sound and story work together to frighten an audience.
Do you work on low-budget and short films?
Yes. Many of the most effective horror films are small. We scope consultancy to your budget, from a single script read to ongoing support.
Can you help after the shoot?
Yes. We consult in the edit on pacing and scare timing, and provide sound design and music for post-production.
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Tell us your
nightmare
Book a free consultation. Tell us what you're making, who it's for and what they should feel. We'll tell you how to make it worse.