The Running Man – Still a classic.

An excerpt from my script review for The Running Man which will be available 11/19/25: 2.) Plot Stability With a few minor exceptions, this script follows the 1987 version of the film pretty closely. One...

Prey – Can you reboot an original?

An excerpt from my script review for Prey which will be available 11/10/25: 2.) Plot Stability This came out during that magical time after Covid that the Cap’n and I were so fond of. Theaters...

Black Phone 2 – Did we need it?

I really didn’t think I’d like the first Black Phone movie as much as I did. I don’t know if it was the trailers or the fact it was another Blumhouse film,...

Horror Month 2025: Week 4

Feel free to check out Week 3 and make sure to follow along on Twitter: http://x.com/CPeachfuzz Coyotes - I was hoping for a bit more humor and a lot more gore. Instead, I got annoyed by the...

Halloween Double Feature 2025 (Part 2): Cherry Falls – Editing From Hell?

While trying to come up with a movie to team up with Hank with, I ran into a YouTube video talking about horror movies no one has seen. Usually I’ve seen every...

Halloween Double Feature 2025 (Part 1): Cherry Falls – The greatest slasher you’ve never heard of?

Hi all. Happy Halloween!!! It’s the last day of the month that our beloved Cap’n looks forward to all year long…which also means it’s time for another Halloween Double Feature!!! 1.) Marketability of the Idea The...
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Army of the Dead – Zombies and Dead Pixels

Zack Snyder has managed to garner some good will with me after Justice League, but I know how he can be and how easy it can be to lose that good will. https://youtu.be/tI1JGPhYBS8 Overindulgent...

2017 Writing Resolutions…

Hi all, and Happy New Year! Is this the year you break into the screenwriting industry? Do any of your resolutions include the following: A.) Complete your first script B.) Land an agent or manager C.) Option...

Passengers – Too creepy even for the Cap’n?

I’m still trying to decide if I liked this movie or not. I love Chris Pratt. He’s one of those actors I noticed going back all the way to Everwood. He has...

Generating Contained Thriller Ideas – Video

Giving your script a contained setting makes it more marketable. Wondering why? Are you stuck on ways to brainstorm contained script ideas? Not to worry, we're here to help. https://youtu.be/WpT6D5w2c5o

3Way Screenwriting: An Interview with Bragi Schut

3way had the opportunity to chat with one of our more established members... Who is Bragi Schut, for those who might not be familiar with your work?  Can you tell me a little...

What Should Be Going On by Act 3?

In preparation for Sunday Spotlight Part 3 coming up this weekend, we wanted to take a look at what should be happening by the beginning of Act 3. Let's take a look at...

The Void – Cap’s Favorite New Film?

Every so often a film like this comes along, celebrating the craft of practical horror effects. And I couldn’t be happier with the results. Back in 2011 there was a remake of The...

Write to Reals – Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City

An excerpt from Reals' script review for Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City which will be available 04/27/25: What Worked The Woman on the Road - This, I believe, is a scene from the game Resident...

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