HORROR FILM FEST - Be Kind Trope Shrine Short Film Competition
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BE KIND TROPE SHRINE
SHORT FILM COMPETITION
HORROR FILM FEST
A Celebration of
Overused Horror Film Cliches
NO AI
Film Creators
*will make a short HORROR film inspired by their favorite films
*Must include at least 2 overused tropes and cliches from Roger Ebert's Compendium of Movie Clichés, Stereotypes, Obligatory Scenes, Hackneyed Formulas, Shopworn Conventions, and Outdated Archetypes. and at least 2 Cliche lines of dialogue. (SEE BELOW)
Finished Short Horror Films will be shown on Saturday, October 3 at 7pm
Film Creators contact Dan via text or Dan's or Red Rooster's FB messenger to get signed up and receive film competition rules.
Creators do not need to be from the Aberdeen area to participate.
RULES
1. NO AI in any aspect of the creation of these films. Human Intelligence, Creativity and Collaboration only.
2. All films must be clean, steer clear of nasty stuff. We would like your mom to attend.
3. Choose a favorite movie or franchise to inspire and inform your film.
4. Include at least Three film cliche’s and Three cliche lines of dialogue from the list.
5. Each film must have a scene with a food fight, someone using food as a weapon or shield or at least someone getting food and/or drink on them.
6. Start film with a 5 second frame with text: a. film name b. Film director c. Inspired by (name of movie or franchise)
7. Followed by 3 seconds of black before the film starts
8. Films must be less than 10 minutes including credits.
9. You can start preproduction and filming..... Now.
10. Films must be submitted by drop box or Google drive link or thumb drive by end of the day October 1
11. Send link to: [email protected]
12. Lot's of fake blood is not required but c’mon…
Include Three or more of these
Film CLICHES
The Non-Answering Pet – The family dog or cat mysteriously disappears or refuses to come when called because it has already encountered the monster.
Rover, Dead Rover Rule – If the family pet is found dead, everyone knows something supernatural or monstrous has arrived.
Talking Killer – Instead of immediately killing the hero, the villain explains the plan or taunts the victim, giving them time to escape.
Short Life Syndrome – Night watchmen, security guards, janitors, and lone police officers almost never survive.
The Basement Rule – Never investigate the strange noise in the basement... yet someone always does.
The Flashlight Rule – Batteries always die at exactly the worst possible moment.
The Car Won't Start – The vehicle has worked perfectly until the killer appears.
The Split-Up Rule – "We'll cover more ground if we split up." They won't.
The Investigate the Noise Rule – Instead of leaving, the protagonist walks toward the terrifying sound.
The Mirror Scare – A medicine cabinet closes, revealing something standing behind the character in the mirror.
The Final Girl – One survivor—usually the most observant, resourceful, or cautious—faces the killer in the climax.
The False Death – The monster or killer appears dead until someone gets too close.
The Last Jump Scare – After everything seems over, one final scare arrives just before the credits.
The Isolated House – A cabin, farmhouse, lighthouse, or abandoned asylum where help is impossibly far away.
No Signal – Phone lines are cut, the cell phone has no reception, or every form of communication suddenly fails.
The Local Crazy Person – A seemingly unstable local warns everyone not to go there—and turns out to be right.
Forbidden Book/Tape/Object – Someone reads the Latin, plays the mysterious tape, opens the ancient box, or watches the cursed video despite obvious warnings.
The Skeptic – A character refuses to believe anything supernatural is happening until becoming the next victim.
The Expert Arrives Late – A priest, occult scholar, historian, or lone survivor finally explains the evil halfway through the movie.
Never Turn On the Lights – Characters wander through dark buildings with tiny flashlights instead of turning on every light they can find.
The Creepy Child – A child knows exactly what's happening but adults dismiss their warnings.
The Haunted Doll – An innocent-looking doll or toy becomes terrifying once everyone is asleep.
The Locked Door – Every exit suddenly sticks, jams, or locks when escape becomes necessary.
The Shower Surprise – A vulnerable moment in the shower is interrupted by a killer or a fake-out scare.
The Fake Relief – The music stops, everyone relaxes, and then the real attack begins.
Others not from Roger Ebert:
Reading from an ancient book in a language you don't understand.
The "I'll be right back" character.
The creepy child drawing.
The possessed person speaking in multiple voices.
Finding old newspaper clippings that explain everything.
The security camera that catches something no one saw.
The medicine cabinet mirror reveal.
Tripping while running from the killer.
The killer walking while the victim runs—and still catching up.
The masked killer who somehow teleports.
The abandoned hospital with working electricity.
The old videotape or film reel that shouldn't exist.
The lone gas station attendant who warns everyone to turn back.
The survivor who thinks they've escaped but forgot "one last body."
Include Three or more of these
CLICHE Lines:
“It’s showtime”
“We’ve got company”
“English, please” when a nerdy character explains something.
"We Can Do This The Easy Way, Or The Hard Way."
"You Just Don't Get It, Do You?"
"____ Is My Middle Name."
"We're Not So Different, You And I."
"If You Touch One Hair On His/Her Head..."
"I Wouldn't Do That If I Were You."
a character laughs and then goes, ‘”Oh, you were serious”
Doomed patient Dialogue: “hey wait a minute, you aren’t my regular nurse.”
Complex problem solved when someone tells a completely unrelated story and the disinterested hero utters, “Wait. Say that again.”
"It's quiet... too quiet."
"You guys stay here."
"Let's split up."
"This isn't funny anymore!"
"Stop messing around!"
"We made it."
"It can't be..."
"There has to be a logical explanation."
"You have to trust me!"
"The old man was right."
"We should never have come here."
"We have to stick together."
"Has anyone seen Mike?"
"No... that's impossible."
"We aren't alone."
"Leave me behind!"
"Go! I'll hold it off!"
"This place gives me the creeps."
"I have a bad feeling about this."
"The legend says..."
"You just don't get it, do you?"
"This ends now."
"Is that the best you've got?"
"There's no time to explain."
"Stick to the plan."
"We'll make it up as we go."
"Move! Move! Move!"
"Incoming!"
"Freeze!"
"Put your hands where I can see them."
"You'll never get away with this."
"This isn't over."
"We'll see about that."
"Not so fast."
"I've been expecting you."
"Come with me if you want to live."
"You have no idea what you're dealing with."
"Don't die on me!"
"You saved my life."
"You know where to find me."
"Meet me at midnight."
"To be continued..."
SHORT FILM COMPETITION
HORROR FILM FEST
A Celebration of
Overused Horror Film Cliches
NO AI
Film Creators
*will make a short HORROR film inspired by their favorite films
*Must include at least 2 overused tropes and cliches from Roger Ebert's Compendium of Movie Clichés, Stereotypes, Obligatory Scenes, Hackneyed Formulas, Shopworn Conventions, and Outdated Archetypes. and at least 2 Cliche lines of dialogue. (SEE BELOW)
Finished Short Horror Films will be shown on Saturday, October 3 at 7pm
Film Creators contact Dan via text or Dan's or Red Rooster's FB messenger to get signed up and receive film competition rules.
Creators do not need to be from the Aberdeen area to participate.
RULES
1. NO AI in any aspect of the creation of these films. Human Intelligence, Creativity and Collaboration only.
2. All films must be clean, steer clear of nasty stuff. We would like your mom to attend.
3. Choose a favorite movie or franchise to inspire and inform your film.
4. Include at least Three film cliche’s and Three cliche lines of dialogue from the list.
5. Each film must have a scene with a food fight, someone using food as a weapon or shield or at least someone getting food and/or drink on them.
6. Start film with a 5 second frame with text: a. film name b. Film director c. Inspired by (name of movie or franchise)
7. Followed by 3 seconds of black before the film starts
8. Films must be less than 10 minutes including credits.
9. You can start preproduction and filming..... Now.
10. Films must be submitted by drop box or Google drive link or thumb drive by end of the day October 1
11. Send link to: [email protected]
12. Lot's of fake blood is not required but c’mon…
Include Three or more of these
Film CLICHES
The Non-Answering Pet – The family dog or cat mysteriously disappears or refuses to come when called because it has already encountered the monster.
Rover, Dead Rover Rule – If the family pet is found dead, everyone knows something supernatural or monstrous has arrived.
Talking Killer – Instead of immediately killing the hero, the villain explains the plan or taunts the victim, giving them time to escape.
Short Life Syndrome – Night watchmen, security guards, janitors, and lone police officers almost never survive.
The Basement Rule – Never investigate the strange noise in the basement... yet someone always does.
The Flashlight Rule – Batteries always die at exactly the worst possible moment.
The Car Won't Start – The vehicle has worked perfectly until the killer appears.
The Split-Up Rule – "We'll cover more ground if we split up." They won't.
The Investigate the Noise Rule – Instead of leaving, the protagonist walks toward the terrifying sound.
The Mirror Scare – A medicine cabinet closes, revealing something standing behind the character in the mirror.
The Final Girl – One survivor—usually the most observant, resourceful, or cautious—faces the killer in the climax.
The False Death – The monster or killer appears dead until someone gets too close.
The Last Jump Scare – After everything seems over, one final scare arrives just before the credits.
The Isolated House – A cabin, farmhouse, lighthouse, or abandoned asylum where help is impossibly far away.
No Signal – Phone lines are cut, the cell phone has no reception, or every form of communication suddenly fails.
The Local Crazy Person – A seemingly unstable local warns everyone not to go there—and turns out to be right.
Forbidden Book/Tape/Object – Someone reads the Latin, plays the mysterious tape, opens the ancient box, or watches the cursed video despite obvious warnings.
The Skeptic – A character refuses to believe anything supernatural is happening until becoming the next victim.
The Expert Arrives Late – A priest, occult scholar, historian, or lone survivor finally explains the evil halfway through the movie.
Never Turn On the Lights – Characters wander through dark buildings with tiny flashlights instead of turning on every light they can find.
The Creepy Child – A child knows exactly what's happening but adults dismiss their warnings.
The Haunted Doll – An innocent-looking doll or toy becomes terrifying once everyone is asleep.
The Locked Door – Every exit suddenly sticks, jams, or locks when escape becomes necessary.
The Shower Surprise – A vulnerable moment in the shower is interrupted by a killer or a fake-out scare.
The Fake Relief – The music stops, everyone relaxes, and then the real attack begins.
Others not from Roger Ebert:
Reading from an ancient book in a language you don't understand.
The "I'll be right back" character.
The creepy child drawing.
The possessed person speaking in multiple voices.
Finding old newspaper clippings that explain everything.
The security camera that catches something no one saw.
The medicine cabinet mirror reveal.
Tripping while running from the killer.
The killer walking while the victim runs—and still catching up.
The masked killer who somehow teleports.
The abandoned hospital with working electricity.
The old videotape or film reel that shouldn't exist.
The lone gas station attendant who warns everyone to turn back.
The survivor who thinks they've escaped but forgot "one last body."
Include Three or more of these
CLICHE Lines:
“It’s showtime”
“We’ve got company”
“English, please” when a nerdy character explains something.
"We Can Do This The Easy Way, Or The Hard Way."
"You Just Don't Get It, Do You?"
"____ Is My Middle Name."
"We're Not So Different, You And I."
"If You Touch One Hair On His/Her Head..."
"I Wouldn't Do That If I Were You."
a character laughs and then goes, ‘”Oh, you were serious”
Doomed patient Dialogue: “hey wait a minute, you aren’t my regular nurse.”
Complex problem solved when someone tells a completely unrelated story and the disinterested hero utters, “Wait. Say that again.”
"It's quiet... too quiet."
"You guys stay here."
"Let's split up."
"This isn't funny anymore!"
"Stop messing around!"
"We made it."
"It can't be..."
"There has to be a logical explanation."
"You have to trust me!"
"The old man was right."
"We should never have come here."
"We have to stick together."
"Has anyone seen Mike?"
"No... that's impossible."
"We aren't alone."
"Leave me behind!"
"Go! I'll hold it off!"
"This place gives me the creeps."
"I have a bad feeling about this."
"The legend says..."
"You just don't get it, do you?"
"This ends now."
"Is that the best you've got?"
"There's no time to explain."
"Stick to the plan."
"We'll make it up as we go."
"Move! Move! Move!"
"Incoming!"
"Freeze!"
"Put your hands where I can see them."
"You'll never get away with this."
"This isn't over."
"We'll see about that."
"Not so fast."
"I've been expecting you."
"Come with me if you want to live."
"You have no idea what you're dealing with."
"Don't die on me!"
"You saved my life."
"You know where to find me."
"Meet me at midnight."
"To be continued..."
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