screenwriting Archives

Killer Shorts is excited to bring you this interview with screenwriter and Killer Shorts Alum Kelly Nugent.

"We Wanted Children" is a interesting, well-acted horror short about starting a family. Even if it is through... unconventional means.

Jay SlaterJune 6, 2023

"Kickstart My Heart" is a tender short about the artist's real life struggles and loss, that just happens to have zombies and fight scenes.

Jay SlaterMay 16, 2023

Announcing the 2023 Top 3 Horror Short Screenplay Winners in all categories! Sponsored by Shudder and Final Draft. #killershorts

What do girls do on their slumber parties? Supernatural cult rituals. Jay Slater reviews horror short film "Chicks".

Jay SlaterApril 20, 2023

We reveal the top six reasons some scripts don't advance to the quarterfinals. #killershorts

We all have our baggage. Like the man that this woman literally carries around in a suitcase. Today, we're talking about the vampire horror short…

Jay SlaterMarch 21, 2023

Announcing the 2023 Top 10 Finalists and Honorable Mentions in all categories! Sponsored by Shudder and Final Draft. #killershorts

Announcing the best horror short screenplays of the year, the 2023 Killer Shorts Semifinalists! #killershorts.

It's February. Even though it's past Valentines Day, it's still fitting to talk about one of the darker love stories put to film. Today, we'll…

Jay SlaterFebruary 23, 2023