Quoted from stevie Well, a comedy/horror is a completely different kettle of fish to a straight horror. Comedy/horror was one of the sub genres that Zack had as an option but it wasn't pulled out of the hat, was it?

I detect some sarcasm but I'm not sure. No, comedy-horror wasn't selected. But if the overall plot revolves around cannibalism or monsters, what's wrong with humor?

Would you call Shaun of The Dead a zombie movie or a comedy/horror? You can only pick one.

No sarcasm just asking the question, is all.

Shaun Of The Dead is a comedy/horror. Like Zombieland (which I didn't see). Another good example is An American Werewolf In London.

Quoted from stevie No sarcasm just asking the question, is all. Shaun Of The Dead is a comedy/horror. Like Zombieland (which I didn't see). Another good example is An American Werewolf In London.

I think that's where we differ. I'd call Shaun of The Dead a zombie movie with a lot of comedy. I guess the same could be said for Zombieland but I didn't really like that movie.

I do agree that there is a lot of comedy in each of the OWC scripts, including my own.

Imdb lists SOTD as comedy, horror.

It is basically a comedy with some horror gory bits in it

And one of the best zombie movies ever made.

Quoted from Steven And one of the best zombie movies ever made.

Huh?  Terrible, IMO.  Absolutely cringe worthy.

Wow, really? That's gotta be the first time I've heard that opinion. I've heard people say they didn't like the British humor, but the zombie aspect of it was fantastic.

Quoted from Steven Wow, really? That's gotta be the first time I've heard that opinion. I've heard people say they didn't like the British humor, but the zombie aspect of it was fantastic.

But it's British humor...that's what this movie is!  Comedy and horror do not go hand in hand.  You can have humor in horror and you can have horror in comedy, but the horror element goes out the window when it's played for laughs.

Quoted from Dreamscale But it's British humor...that's what this movie is!  Comedy and horror do not go hand in hand.  You can have humor in horror and you can have horror in comedy, but the horror element goes out the window when it's played for laughs.

I'm very interested in what you have to say about my OWC submission.

Quoted from Steven I'm very interested in what you have to say about my OWC submission.

Have you read my comments on the first 4 I've read?     I'm worried...but hopefully optimistic!

Quoted from Dreamscale Have you read my comments on the first 4 I've read?     I'm worried...but hopefully optimistic!

Yes! Which is why I'm pointing it out in the first place. I'm just hoping you've seen American Psycho and like/understand it. I wrote a piece of fan-fiction, but whatever.

Quoted from Steven Yes! Which is why I'm pointing it out in the first place. I'm just hoping you've seen American Psycho and like/understand it. I wrote a piece of fan-fiction, but whatever.

Yeah...of course I've seen it...several times, actually.  Do I "like it"?  No, not necessarily, but I do like certain aspects of it, and it's not done in a comedy type way.  You can call it black humor, I guess, but it's nasty and the graphic violence it portrays is not meant to be taken as a joke.

It's also based on the critically praised novel by Bret Easton Ellis...and that's pretty much why the movie became what it did.

So, you know, going into your script, everyone already knows exactly what to expect, and also has to realize that this is purely a work of fan fiction, and since it's only a short, well...uh...I'm not sure exactly how to tackle it.

But, of course, I'll give you my honest feedback.

Quoted from Dreamscale Yeah...of course I've seen it...several times, actually.  Do I "like it"?  No, not necessarily, but I do like certain aspects of it, and it's not done in a comedy type way.  You can call it black humor, I guess, but it's nasty and the graphic violence it portrays is not meant to be taken as a joke. It's also based on the critically praised novel by Bret Easton Ellis...and that's pretty much why the movie became what it did. So, you know, going into your script, everyone already knows exactly what to expect, and also has to realize that this is purely a work of fan fiction, and since it's only a short, well...uh...I'm not sure exactly how to tackle it. But, of course, I'll give you my honest feedback.

It's one of my favorite movies, and I've never attempted writing anything similar to that subject matter. I wanted to take Bateman's voice, which is pretty unique, and try my hand at it. I think I did a decent job, though it may be a little overwritten.

Quoted from Steven It's one of my favorite movies, and I've never attempted writing anything similar to that subject matter. I wanted to take Bateman's voice, which is pretty unique, and try my hand at it. I think I did a decent job, though it may be a little overwritten.

I am probably the only one who hasn't seen it. I wish I'd read this before I read your script!

Quoted from Pale Yellow I am probably the only one who hasn't seen it. I wish I'd read this before I read your script!

I've never seen it, so don't feel bad.  I read that the novel is controversial in many ways.

I think the writer went for the untrustworthy narrative on purpose due to that issue.  I think the writer know exactly if he really did those deeds.

Dan