Killer Shorts, the world’s premier short horror screenplay competition, is proud to announce the launch of The Scream List, a new curated discovery platform designed to connect top emerging genre writers with literary managers and producers year-round.
Unlike traditional contests where industry access is limited to finalists or other “lists” that only drop once a year or feature primarily represented writers, The Scream List opens the door wider. Scripts featured on the list are vetted through Killer Shorts’ professional coverage service and selected based on strong scores, ensuring that only the most promising projects make the cut.
Another unique aspect of The Scream List is its focus on short screenplays. Short horror and dark genre films have long served as powerful calling cards for emerging writers and filmmakers, and it all starts with a killer script.
The Industry Is Watching The Scream List
“The Scream List is our answer to a challenge we’ve seen for years: how to get more talented writers in front of the right industry professionals more often,” said Alison Parker, founder of Killer Shorts. “Now, when we discover a killer script through our coverage service, we can connect that writer with industry professionals year-round.”
Industry professionals from across the horror and genre landscape have already signed on to watch The Scream List, including Bellevue Productions, Circle Management + Production, Zero Gravity Management, Raven Banner Entertainment, Chroma, Screambox, Alibi Entertainment, Grey Matter Productions, Ford Films, Paper Street Pictures, and even horror icon Barbara Crampton (actress and producer of Jakob’s Wife and Suitable Flesh).
These aren’t just names on a list, they’re the teams behind some of the biggest short-to-feature horror success stories. Companies like Grey Matter Productions (Lights Out) and Ford Films (The Backrooms) are already proving how powerful short horror can be when it reaches the right hands. Their involvement in The Scream List signals they’re here to find the next breakout.
“Our readers know when they’ve found something special,” said Alison Parker. “Until now, that excitement ended with a great coverage score. With The Scream List, that recognition actually leads somewhere. A Recommend or an 8 can evolve into real industry momentum.”
Key Features of The Scream List:
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- A curated selection of short horror, sci-fi and thriller screenplays vetted through professional coverage.
- Year-round access for literary managers, filmmakers and producers seeking new voices.
- Immediate discovery opportunities for emerging writers to make industry connections outside of contest timelines.
- A growing network of industry partners actively scouting for new genre talent.
The Scream List officially launches November 10th, 2025 and will be available at screamlist.com.
For more information, visit killershorts.com/scream-list-faq/ or contact info@killershorts.com.
About Killer Shorts
Founded in 2019, Killer Shorts is the leading short horror screenplay competition, dedicated to discovering and championing new voices in genre filmmaking. Past winners and finalists have gone on to secure representation, option deals, and festival recognition.
