The Further
This is the Coolest Zombie Dance I’ve Seen Since “Thriller”
When it comes to horror-themed dance sequences, I don’t think it’s unfair to say that Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” is the cream of the crop. On top of being one of the greatest music videos ever (possibly even the greatest), it also created a dance number that is still fawned over and emulated. After all, who can resist a horde of zombies shuffling and thrusting to that iconic beat?
While Korean dance trio Necrophilia (yep, that’s their name) don’t have a song that’s as catchy or memorable as Jackson’s, they have created a zombie dance that is simply wicked! It’s obvious that they’ve watched a ton of zombie movies to try and capture the motions and stylings of the various zombie forms we’ve seen throughout the years, from the slow shufflers in Dawn of the Dead to the frantic and kinetic 28 Days Later infected. And though they’re not zombies, I’m also seeing some stirrings of the nurses from Silent Hill thrown in the mix.
When you watch the above video, pay attention to the woman on the left at the beginning. You’ll see that her dress goes from pristine to rather messy in the span of a few moments. The woman on the right does it as well, although it doesn’t come off nearly as impressive. Still, it’s pretty badass that they added that small touch to the show.
The Further
Killer Shorts Horror Writing Competition Open NOW With New Category for Feature Screenplays!
The annual genre competition dedicated to finding and launching the next generation of horror writing talent, this year’s Killer Shorts is now officially open for entries!
Founded in 2019, Killer Shorts has established itself as a premier industry launchpad. The competition connects screenwriters and prose authors directly with the executives, managers, and producers who actively greenlight and option dark genre cinema.
But this year’s competition isn’t only about killer horror shorts…
For this brand new season, Killer Shorts is expanding its categories to include feature-length screenplays alongside its traditional short script, one-page script, and short story divisions.
The Top 10 finalists across all categories are evaluated by an elite industry jury composed of over a dozen horror legends, literary managers, and producers. The panel includes:
- Barbara Crampton (Horror Icon, Actress & Producer — Jakob’s Wife, Suitable Flesh)
- John Zaozirny (Literary Manager & Producer, Bellevue Productions)
- Tananarive Due (Author, Producer & Horror Historian)
- Lucas Ford (Producer, Ford Films — The Backrooms)
- John Squires (Editor-in-Chief, Bloody Disgusting)
- Sophie Carroll (Creative Director, ALTER & DUST at Gunpowder & Sky)
- Gigi Saul Guerrero (Director & Co-Founder, Luchagore Productions)
- Aaron B. Koontz (Producer & CEO, Paper Street Pictures)
Yes, yours truly is joining the Killer Shorts judging panel for the first time ever!
Killer Shorts has a proven track record of transitioning undiscovered writers into working professionals. Alumni success stories include Season 2 finalist Vanessa Võ, who signed with Bellevue Productions, and Season 3 finalist Kelly Nugent, who secured representation at Wonder Street.
Additionally, screenplays submitted for coverage that receive a “Recommend” rating qualify for inclusion on The Scream List. This real-time tracking board is monitored by top-tier genre companies, including Screambox, Raven Banner Entertainment, Zero Gravity Management, and Grey Matter Productions.
Submissions will be accepted across all major platforms, including the official Killer Shorts website, Scrybe, Stage 32, FilmFreeway, and Network ISA.
For full guidelines, prize breakdowns, and submission details, visit the official website!
You must be logged in to post a comment.