This Is Horror

TIH 428: Keith Cooper on Screenwriting Tips, Grief Horror, and Writing Advice

  • February 24, 2022

  • 3 mins to read

In this podcast Keith Cooper talks about screenwriting, grief horror, writing advice, and much more. 

About Keith Cooper

Keith Cooper is the screenwriter of Anything for Jackson, a director, musician, and animator.

Show notes

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[3:03] Forthcoming films
[7:41] What is Keith working on at the moment and what’s next
[13:34] Screenwriting tips
[21:23] Grief horror movies
[26:47] EMERGENCY QUESTION: What’s the nearest Keith has come to performing a satanic ritual
[38:48] What frightens Keith
[41:19] What does Keith hope people say about him when he’s not in the room
[42:05] Best writing advice
[45:54] What should Keith be kinder to himself about
[47:52] Advice to eighteen-year-old self
[49:50] EMERGENCY QUESTION: Are Satan and Santa one in the same?
[51:58] A story that should be considered horror
[58:41] Connect with Keith

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