What Exactly Is Cosmic (Lovecraftian) Horror?

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+ Logical Talent Management's Allen Eckhouse talks shop

FEATURED ARTICLES:   What Exactly Is Cosmic (Lovecraftian) Horror?: Cosmic horror is a horror subgenre that derives its fear from the dread of not only the unknown, but the unknowable. Unlike more traditional horror films, where the danger is governed by a predictable threat, cosmic horror tosses out the rule book altogether. Find out what makes them work! Read More.   Writer Dan Gilroy Discuss The Star Wars Mythology in Andor: Working with his brothers Tony and John, Dan Gilroy discusses honoring the Rogue One prequel and the making of a rebel hero. Check it out. Read More. Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere: In this panel discussion, the key creatives discuss how they told The Boss' story during the making of cult folk classic album Nebraska. Bruce guided them and gave them his seal of approval. Read More.  Logical Talent Management's Allen Eckhouse talks shop: Allen talks about the current state of the film and industry and where he sees opportunities for screenwriters. Read More.   FINAL DEADLINE - NOVEMBER 13th! FEATURES & PILOTS WANTED   Looking for Frightening Horror Pilots PAID: Market Rates Apply - WGA & Non WGA Seeking Female-Focused Genre Features PAID: To be negotiated with the production company. Stories Centering on Kindness and Authenticity Wanted PAID: To be negotiated with the production company. Seeking Psychologically Intense Thrillers PAID: To be negotiated with the production company.   INDUSTRY UPDATES:  Calabasas: Chris Van Dusen (aka Mr. Bridgerton) has landed a new gig. He'll showrun and write the series executive produced by Kim Kardashian and Emma Roberts. Untitled Destination Wedding Project: As a fitting follow up to Nobody Wants This, Erin Foster will team up with Adam Countee on their new project. Southern Bastards: Bill Dubuque and Nia DaCosta will helm a new drama project based on Jason Aaron and Jason Latour’s graphic novel series of the same. Buck Rogers: Deadpool writer Zeb Wells will write the long-gestating project for Legendary. CHECK OUT THESE TRAILERS FOLLOW US:  Facebook . X . Instagram . YouTube  . LinkedIn . SubStack FORWARD: Writers don't let their writer friends not read Creative Screenwriting Magazine. Forward this newsletter to your friends. They'll thank you and may even read your script. Copyright © 2025 CreativeScreenwriting.com, All rights reserved. Fulton Ave - Sherman Oaks, California - 91423 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.