Script to Scream: The Horror Screenwriting Podcast

Script to Scream: The Horror Screenwriting Podcast

Will Whiting & Lee Bentley

English Explicit
Episodes 40
Avg. Duration 1h 23m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Feb 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
99%
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About This Podcast

Welcome to the Script to Scream Podcast, where we delve into the spine-tingling world of horror cinema. Each episode we look at the scariest scenes, unmask the deeper meanings behind your favourite horror films, and explore the psychology of fear that keeps us coming back for more. From script analysis to scene breakdowns we’ dissect your favourite horror movies to see what makes them tick. So whether you're a seasoned horror aficionado or just starting to explore the genre, join us as we unravel the spine-tingling stories that haunt the silver screen.

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S4E2 The Invisible Man (2020) - Gaslighting, Abuse and Modern Horror Done Right

Jun 01, 2026 2h Transcript

The this episode of Script to Scream, we take a deep dive into Leigh Whannell's fantastic remake of the Universal horror classic The Invisible Man. Boasting a stellar script and a power house central…

S4E1 The Mist (2007) - Frank Darabont's Darkest Stephen King Adaptation

May 18, 2026 2h 15m Transcript

It's season four of Script to Scream, and to kick things off we take another deep dive into a film written and directed by one of our favourites - Frank Darabont. This time Darabont adapts The Mist,…

BONUS EPISODE!! Hidden Horror Gems with Graeae Horror

May 04, 2026 2h 25m Transcript

In this episode if the Script to Scream Podcast, we welcome the wonderful Janine from Graeae Horror. We met Janine at Screams By The Sea and had to have her on the podcast. She is so knowledgeable…

BONUS EPISODE!! Phil Parker - The Horror Genre and The Art and Science of Screenwriting

Apr 20, 2026 1h 30m Transcript

In this bonus episode we chat to author, development consultant and teacher Phil Parker. Phil's book The Art and Science of Screenwriting is absolute essential reading for screenwriters. His work on…

BONUS EPISODE!! When Animals Attack!!: - Our A to Z run down of Animals Attack movies!!

Apr 06, 2026 1h 50m Transcript

In this episode of Script to Scream the boys run down their A to Z of Animal Attack movies. Each letter of the alphabet is assigned an animal (A for Anaconda, B for Bear etc) and the boys discuss…

BONUS EPISODE!! The Anatomy of a Scare - Live from Screams By The Sea 2026

Mar 23, 2026 1h 43m Transcript

In this episode of the Script to Scream podcast we go live, recording our first live podcast at the wonderful Screams By The Sea Film Festival in Bournemouth. For this episode we decided to do…

S3E10 Eden Lake (2008) - The Darkest British Horror Movie?

Mar 09, 2026 1h 40m Transcript

In this episode of Script to Scream we take a look at one the of the darkest British horror films ever made. The viscerally real survival horror Eden Lake!! From writer director James Watkins, and…

S3E9 Happy Death Day (2018) - Blake Snyder, Save The Cat and the Selfish Hero who had to Die to Evolve

Feb 23, 2026 1h 40m Transcript

On this episode of Script to Scream we look at the time loop comedy horror - Happy Death Day. In our dissection we deep dive into Blake Snyder's screenwriting ideas from his classic screenwriting…

S3E8 The Terminator (1985) - Is James Cameron's Classic a Slasher in Disguise?

Feb 09, 2026 2h Transcript

In this episode of Script to Scream, Will and Lee take a deep dive into James Cameron's classic 1985 film, The Terminator. Check in as we dissect the film and compare it to the fourth draft of the…

S3E7 Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988) - The Insane 80's Classic that Refuses to Die!

Jan 26, 2026 1h 14m Transcript

This week Will and Lee take a look at one of Lee's favourites; the zany and anarchic Killer Klowns From Outer Space. The boys compare the script to the finished film, look at how all the circus and…

S3E6 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Original vs Remake - The Face Off

Jan 13, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

In this episode of the Script to Scream podcast, the Grand Finale of our first ever Original vs Remake Face Of, Will and Lee take a look back at the past two episodes and decide, using highly…

S3E5 Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) - It Rebooted the Nightmare, but did it Kill the Soul?

Dec 29, 2025 1h 19m Transcript

In the second part of the Original vs Remake Face Off, Will and Lee break down the 2003 remake of Tobe Hooper's 1974 classic, Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Directed by Michael Nispel from a script by…

S3E4 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) - America's Most Disturbing Family Portrait

Dec 15, 2025 1h 26m Transcript

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre isn't just brutal - It's America's most disturbing family Portrait. Listen in as Will and Lee break down this stone cold classic of the horror genre. The boys discuss the…

S3E3 30 Days of Night (2007) - 30 Days of Night Weaponises Darkness - And It's More Terrifying Than You Remember

Dec 01, 2025 1h 36m Transcript

In this episode of Script to Scream Will and Lee take a deep dive into another of Lee's favourites - The vampire classic 30 Days of Night. The boys dissect how the film compares to the Steve Niles…

S3E2 The Walking Dead S1E1: "Days Gone Bye" - A Masterclass in Isolation Horror

Nov 17, 2025 1h 14m Transcript

In this episode of Script to Scream Will and Lee break down why it still hurts. The boys compare Frank Darabont's pilot script with the episode itself, look at how the episode differs from Robert…

S3E1 A Quiet Place (2018) - Screaming in Silence: Breaking down the Horror of A Quiet Place

Nov 04, 2025 1h 53m Transcript

In our Season three opener, Will and Lee take a look at another of Lee's absolute favourite films A Quite Place. The boys look at the groundbreaking and now legendary original spec script, compare it…

BONUS EPISODE!!! Our Top Five Gateway Horror Movies

Oct 21, 2025 1h 38m Transcript

This week on Script To Scream, Will and Lee list their personal; top five gateway horror movies. Ever wondered what got Lee into horror?? Or why Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is a legit…

BONUS EPISODE!! - Our Top Five Horror Movies

Oct 07, 2025 1h 32m Transcript

In this episode of Script To Scream Will; and Lee list their individual top five horror films. The boys discuss when they first saw the films, what they like about them and what impact the films had…

S2E12 28 Days Later (2002) - Alex Garland's Viral Apocalypse That Redefined a Genre Forever

Sep 13, 2025 1h 28m Transcript

For the season 2 finale of Script to Scream, Will and Lee dissect the film that put Will of horror... Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's 2002 classic - 28 Days Later!! Listen in as the boys discuss…

S2E11 The Babadook (2014) - Grief, Trauma, and Inner Demons vs Motherhood

Aug 30, 2025 1h 41m Transcript

In this episode Will and Lee take a look at writer / director Jennifer Kent's awesomely allegorical horror classic The Babadook. This classic horror film from Australia deals heavily in the grief and…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Script to Scream: The Horror Screenwriting Podcast have?

Script to Scream: The Horror Screenwriting Podcast has published 40 episodes since February 2025.

Is Script to Scream: The Horror Screenwriting Podcast still active?

Script to Scream: The Horror Screenwriting Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 23m.

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