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SimplyScripts Screenwriting Discussion Board  /  October, 2019 One Week Challenge  /  Scripts of the October 2019 Halloween OWC
Posted by: Don, October 11th, 2019, 11:35pm
Full List: 20 submitted, one pulled at request of the author.  Title links to discussion thread of script.

The Art of War by Nameless Jones - A late night Halloween party comes to an end, so the real fun can begin. Terror comes in grizzly fashion as the Deed's learn that secrets can lead to an early grave. - Short, Horror, Psychological

The Magic Candy by Dark Tower - Some Halloween candy purchased over the internet has some very peculiar qualities. - Short, Horror, Family

For The Love of Satan by Al Gore - A man must sacrifice his wife for the love of Satan. - Short, Horror, Action

Three Blocks by Anonymous - Two newlyweds are forced to confront a deep-seated fear when a malicious entity closes in on their home. - Short, Horror Psychological

What Was That by Robert A. Duke - A scream she heard in her suburban house leads a young woman and her partner to question her sanity, especially since she's recovering from emotional abuse. - Short, Horror, Psychological, Supernatural

The Night He Came Back by Kevin Bacon (the one from Footloose) - 37 years ago, the small town of Milford, Ohio was terrorized by a sadistic psychopath. Tonight, he's back. - Short, Horror, Slasher, Holiday

The Halloween After Party by Anonymous2 - A couple just ended cleaning up after an awesome Halloween party they hosted every year. Mike hears a scream. As they try to find who is screaming more strange things start happening. - Short, Horror, Holiday

The Vampire Affair by Anonymous3 - Suspicions that his brother's new girlfriend is evil are clarified on Halloween night. - Short, Horror, Psychological

Sickening Desires by Anonymous4 - Desperate to keep her marriage together, a wife hatches a plan to arouse her husband's inner desires. - Short, Horror, Action

End Of The Harvest by Miles Bennell - After a Halloween party, a bloody mess still has be cleaned up. - Short, Horror, Slasher

The Frequency of Fear by S. Le Fanu II - Some ghosts from the past aren't content to remain in the past. - Short, Horror, Supernatural

Party Out Of Bounds by Too Ashamed to Admit - The party just gets more interesting after the last guests leave. - Short, Horror, Action

Curse of Osiris by Anonymous Ra - After their Halloween party, Brenda and Carl discover that putting things to bed are more hazardous than normal. - Short, Horror, Body

Twins by Can't Be Bothered To Type My Email Address - After the Halloween party is over, the true spirit of the Season kicks into gear and an affluent family will never be the same. - Short, Horror, Action

Last Halloween by Anonymous5 - For this grandmother, Halloween is the best day of the year. Too bad it will be her last. - Short, Horror, Gothic

Devil's Night Massacre by My New Favorite Holiday - A couple fight for their lives when killers target them after their Devil's Night Halloween party. - Short, Horror, Action

Cold Blood by Anonymous - A young woman is haunted by the history of her new home. - Short, Horror

Paralysis by Terrance Parker - A young, anxiety-filled teen has a hard time telling his sleep paralysis demon apart from mind to reality, hours after a rambunctious Halloween party. - Short, Horror, Psychological
Posted by: SAC, October 12th, 2019, 8:46am; Reply: 1
Big thanks to Don for getting these up just past the stroke of midnight...

And please - I’ve already seen it - do not respond to comments on your own script. This is an anonymous challenge. Thanks!
Posted by: Zack, October 12th, 2019, 11:17am; Reply: 2
19 entries? I was 1 off with my guess. :P

Gonna dive in when I get off work. Hope to read some cool horror shorts. 8)
Posted by: CindyLKeller, October 12th, 2019, 12:45pm; Reply: 3
They sound pretty good. Excited to read them.
Posted by: SAC, October 12th, 2019, 12:56pm; Reply: 4

Quoted from Zack
19 entries? I was 1 off with my guess. :P

Gonna dive in when I get off work. Hope to read some cool horror shorts. 8)


I thought the turn out was a little low, but we got a lot of regulars in on this one and a few who haven’t been around in a long time and I’m pretty cool with that.
Posted by: Andrew, October 14th, 2019, 1:32pm; Reply: 5
Just read and reviewed the first 4, in order of listing, which is the easiest way to get through them all! Will try and complete them.

Congrats to everyone who entered. I couldn't get mine into any reasonable shape, so will offer some views instead!
Posted by: ChrisBodily, October 15th, 2019, 5:35am; Reply: 6
I've gotten though seven so far. Some good, some bad, some in between.

Again, congrats to everybody, and good luck.
Posted by: Anon, October 15th, 2019, 3:59pm; Reply: 7
I read them all early. Tried to get through them while I had time at the weekend. But to be fair i’m going to have to look at the all again before voting. My horse bolted, jumped the gun and shot its load all at the same time.
Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), October 15th, 2019, 4:40pm; Reply: 8

Quoted from Anon
My horse bolted, jumped the gun and shot its load all at the same time.


My horse shot its load, tripped on a fence, and fell off a ravine.   ;D ;D ;D ;D

Posted by: ChrisBodily, October 16th, 2019, 11:39pm; Reply: 9
Jeff hated my script, and I disagreed with every word he said. Ouch. I'm glad you're not a film critic. Then again, I would never take seriously the opinion of someone who gives Mad Max: Fury Road a C. ;D

I've read almost all of the scripts so far.
Posted by: Reef Dreamer, October 17th, 2019, 7:11am; Reply: 10

Quoted from ChrisBodily
Jeff hated my script....;D

I've read almost all of the scripts so far.


You are not alone  :o

Posted by: ChrisBodily, October 17th, 2019, 7:25am; Reply: 11
My final votes are in. The quality varies wildly this time around, but writing was excellent overall. I noticed we have a bunch of ESL writers this month. I hope they stick around and learn from their first attempts.

And again, good luck to everybody.
Posted by: khamanna, October 17th, 2019, 8:32am; Reply: 12
Well I read five and three of them were very good. So overall, it’s a very good challenge. I may find time to squeeze some more reads.
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