How to Write a Review for a Horror Movie Blog
Horror movie review blogs are everywhere on the Internet. Fans of the genre build these blogs to share their reviews with other fans. Typically, reviews on these websites are written by fans who have no professional writing experience but who love horror movies and enjoy talking about them. Writing a horror movie review for a blog doesn't require professional skills. If you love horror movies and know something about the genre, you can share your opinions and observations about the movies you watch on a horror movie blog and maybe help other fans avoid the duds and watch the gems.
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Make notes as you watch the horror film you want to review. Write down your thoughts about the characters (how the actors portray them), the plot line (whether it is too predictable or if it adds something fresh to the genre) and the quality of the film itself.
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Open your review with a synopsis of the film. Don't give a blow-by-blow account of everything that happens. You aren't trying to recreate the film on a blog. Keep your synopsis of the film to the basic story line. Don't give away specific plot points that should remain a part of the viewing experience. Compare the film with other films in the genre or even other films by the same director. If you plan to reveal surprise plot twists or the ending of the movie, preface the revelation with a spoiler warning so readers can choose whether to read it.
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Discuss the overall quality of the film. Keep your tone light and conversational; you are writing as a fan of the genre. If the acting is bad, say the acting is bad and how it did or didn't affect your enjoyment of the film. Write about the quality of the film itself. Tell readers if the movie is low-budget or shot badly. Let readers know whether the movie scared you. Were there scenes that made you jump? You're reviewing a horror movie; this is important information.
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Compare the movie to other movies in the series if you're writing about part of a franchise, such as "Friday the 13th." If you're writing about a remake, compare it to the original. Tell readers if the remake did justice to the original or added anything. Does the new movie in the franchise add anything to the overall story line or was it just a rehash of the same stuff.
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Sum up your feelings about the movie and its effectiveness in the context of the genre. Give a direct recommendation to see the movie or pass on it.
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