Business of Film - Do Horror Movies Make Money? Stephen Follows, Jennifer Handorf and Giles Alderson discuss The Horror Report

The Filmmakers Podcast

On this weeks episode we have a special Business of Film special for you - Do Horror Movies Make Money? Stephen Follows, Jennifer Handorf and Giles Alderson discuss Stephen's brand new The Horror Report which goes into wonderful detail into horror movies.

What defines a horror movie?

How many sub-genres do horror movies have?

What is the average length of horror films?

Where does the money go on horror features?

What kind of posters and marketing do horror films tend to do?

What revenue streams are there and do they make money?

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Stephen Follows' The Horror Movie Report is OUT NOW

https://genrereports.com/

Find out more info on film-making facts and figures here https://stephenfollows.com/

Jennifer Handorf's credits include Prevenge, The Borderlands, The Watcher in the Woods, The Forgotten. Check out the Jen's amazing work here https://www.jenniferhandorf.com/

Or check out Giles Alderson's work here www.gilesalderson.com

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PATREON

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Mark Hammett

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CREDITS

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Theme Music by John J. HarveySHORT FILM SHOWCASE

Center Frame https://www.centerframe.com/industry-showcase.

WATCH our interview with Elizabeth Olsen and Carrie Coon on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-TU39BmwLI&t=167s.

PODCAST MERCH

Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/

COURSES

Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE

https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/

PATREON

Big thank you to:

Serena Gardner

Mark Hammett

Lee Hutchings

Marli J Monroe

Karen Newman

Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!

SUPPORT THE PODCAST

Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com

CREDITS

The Filmmakers Podcast is written, produced and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson

Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative

Theme Music by John J. Harvey

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