Anyone can point out a Thriller movie by its suspense, and Thriller lovers everywhere enjoy the intense ride they offer.
But when you ask a Thriller fan about their favorite movies, it’s the Mystery they remember!
Captivating Audiences Everywhere
BASIC INSTINCT had the audience trying to figure out if Catherine really did it.
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS has readers questioning how Agent Starling might find her way to Buffalo Bill the entire script.
And CHINATOWN makes viewers try to figure out who killed Hollis Mulwray – and why!
These superb films all delivered a powerful Mystery… and kept audiences Intrigued for the ENTIRE MOVIE.
That’s what creates amazingly successful Thrillers!
The Mystery of Writing Incredible Thrillers – Solved
We’ve developed an exclusive model that creates Thriller scripts that Hollywood LOVES. By adding Mystery and Intrigue to the Suspense in your Thrillers, you too can open the way to making your script unforgettable.
In addition to the highly-profitable BASIC INSTINCT, CHINATOWN and SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, you’ll also see these movies analyzed to show you how to be successful:
RONIN
THE BOURNE IDENTITY
NORTH BY NORTHWEST
THE HURT LOCKER
and THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR
Every lesson in this 30-day class will teach you how to build up your script layer-by-layer, so you can take the confusion out of the puzzle-building process and MASTER the Thriller genre!
Class Schedule
Class Dates: June 10 – July 10, 2024
Lessons sent out every-other day.
Day 1: The Conventions of Thrillers Day 2: The Big Mystery, Intrigue, and Suspense Day 3: Intriguing World and Characters Day 4: Stacking Suspense Model Day 5: The Villain’s Plan – Intrigue Day 6: Crafting The Big Mystery Sequence Day 7: Life Threatening Suspense Day 8: Intertwining the Big M.I.S. of Your Thriller Day 9: Plot Twists That Surprise Day 10: Trust and Betrayal Day 11: Creating Demand for Reveals Day 12: Engaging Clue Trails Day 13: Misdirecting Your Audience Day 14: Elevating Your Thriller Map Day 15: Translating Your Map into a Screenplay
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