The Cutting Room

/ deep dives & hot takes on film and screenwriting

The best villains don’t twirl their moustaches and cackle—they genuinely believe they’re doing the

So, you want to make a short film—but your bank account is laughing at you? Welcome to indie filmmaking!

Suspense is what keeps audiences on edge, engaged, and desperate to know what happens next.

When Wolf Creek was adapted into a six-part series in 2016, it had every opportunity to lean into

Does it ever feel like the same films dominate discussions about craft, innovation, and

Horror has always had a complicated relationship with women. For decades, they’ve been the victims, the

Despite having a rich history in the genre, Australian sci-fi has been largely left behind

An opening scene isn’t just an introduction—it’s a promise to the audience.

Why do revenge stories resonate so deeply with female audiences? Is it the justice? The power? The

In this video essay we dive deep into the evolution of dystopian films.

There’s something uniquely terrifying about being alone. Not just regular alone, but really alone—cut

Script Surge founder and Showgirls superfan Jenna Cosgrove recently appeared on the Movies vs Capitalism

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