Trent Sketch enjoys writing. He also enjoys separating his online identity from his more professional identity. Mum's the word on any connection.

He strongly encourages readers to check out Horror 101: The A-List of Horror Films and Monster Movies, Vol. 1 available at Amazon.com from publisher Midnight Marquee Press.

My passion is ...

performing

I know too much about ...

reality TV

My parents always told me ...

the cream always rises to the top

My childhood ambition ...

become a famous musician

My favorite memory ...

finding out my first book was published

Why I write ...

I have a passion for expressing any and everything through words

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Reading: A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines; Watching: films for the IMDB October Horror Challenge; Listening: Common feat. Lily Allen "Drivin' Me Wild"

My first job ...

acting

My best moment ...

moving to NYC

My inspiration ...

being alive

Entertainment > Movie Genres Is gore neccesary for a good horror flick?

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A good horror film requires many things. Gore, in no way, shape, or form, is ever a required element of the genre.

First and foremost, a good horror film needs a good screenplay. The screenplay is the foundation of film. It defines what the story is going to be about, how it will be told, and allows the director the ability to shape the audience's impression of the film. Horror films with gore, like the original Black Christmas or Suspiria, have solid storytelling defined by well written screenplays, which allowed for the films to be good. Likewise, non-gory horror films, like The E...

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