An ISA Verified Pro is seeking projects that blend humor with horror to create unforgettable, genre-bending stories. They are eager to read bold, darkly funny horror-comedy concepts that bring fresh perspectives to the genre.
If your material has one of these key themes, you are strongly encouraged to apply:
Dark humor meets dread: Stories that explore fear, mortality, or societal satire through a comedic lens.
Unpredictable narratives: Clever setups that lead to shocking twists, keeping audiences guessing while entertained.
Complex characters: Flawed, relatable leads who bring depth and humor to their struggles with the macabre.
Tonally, these projects should be clever and stylish. These are scripts with razor-sharp dialogue, witty setups, and creative scares. Balancing the horror and comedy elements results in equal parts laugh-out-loud humor and spine-tingling suspense, without leaning too YA. Finally, the ideal screenplay has a cinematic flair, boasting strong visual storytelling with memorable set-pieces that elevate the genre.
Useful comps include M3GAN, The Menu, and Ready or Not. They would love to see a project that can be described as "Hereditary meets Tucker and Dale vs. Evil."
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Want to have more success with Gigs? Here are some tips from our ISA Executives:
Successful loglines can convey a great deal of information in only one or two sentences. This includes:
A distinct main character that promises a strong emotional arc.
A clear concept and insight into how it will develop in the second act.
An understanding of how your unique character and clever concept are synergizing with one another.
An implicit tone for the project overall.
If you are struggling to encapsulate these elements into a concise logline, then we recommend submitting your project for an ISA Logline Review.
Ordering other forms of ISA Feedback can help your screenplay succeed in the highly competitive Writing Gigs environment. A writer with a track record of steadily seeking out notes and improving their portfolio is highly appealing to industry professionals.
A variety of feedback forms can be found via our Script Notes Services.
