New Indian Horror Lab Aims to Push Genre Past Ghosts and Comedy Hybrids (EXCLUSIVE)
A new screenwriting lab in India wants to steer the country’s horror films away from ghost stories and horror-comedy hybrids. Independent outfit Platoon One Films will pick 15 writers for a three-month program built around original genre scripts. The Platoon One Horror Lab will r
The Indian horror genre has long been dominated by ghost stories and horror-comedy hybrids, but a new screenwriting lab aims to shake things up. The Platoon One Horror Lab, launched by independent outfit Platoon One Films, is on a mission to push the boundaries of Indian horror cinema by focusing on original, genre-bending scripts. By selecting 15 writers for a three-month program, the lab hopes to nurture fresh talent and bring new ideas to the table.
This move is significant, as Indian horror films have often relied on familiar tropes and formulas to appeal to a broad audience. However, with the rise of streaming platforms and a growing appetite for diverse, high-quality content, there's a clear opportunity for Indian horror to evolve. By encouraging writers to experiment with new themes, styles, and narratives, the Platoon One Horror Lab could help Indian horror cinema tap into the global market and attract a new wave of fans.
As the Indian film industry continues to grow and diversify, it's exciting to think about what the future holds for horror cinema in the country. Keep an eye on Platoon One Films and the emerging talent from the Horror Lab, as they could be the ones to watch in the years to come. With the success of recent Indian horror films like "The Wailing" and "Sojourn", it's clear that there's an appetite for innovative, well-crafted horror stories – and the Platoon One Horror Lab could be just the catalyst needed to take the genre to the next level.
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