5 Overused Horror Movie Clichés To Avoid In Your Writing
5 Overused Horror Movie Clichés To Avoid In Your Writing
With a few notable exceptions such as the brilliance of Parasite and Get Out, horror movies have the tendency to heavily rely on recycled tropes to scare audiences. It makes sense to follow a proven formula that works when writing a genre that is as difficult to write and to get right as horror. However, it is possible to craft a terrifying story without resorting to overused clichés that viewers can see coming.