I know it seems silly to ask but I was wondering if a writer would have any emotion towards a character they create. I would think the writer who created Freddy Krueger had a couple of nightmares in the process of making his story.
Screenwriting : Is it silly to be afraid of the dark character you created? by Nikki April Lee
Is it silly to be afraid of the dark character you created?
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Hi Nikki, I'm not a writer, but as a composer my guess is that if the character actually scares you, that's a good sign. When I write a horror cue, I don't want to listen and think "this sounds like great scary music". I want to think "Okay, this is freaking me out". Recall how real and scary some of your dreams can be. If you can capture that kind of aesthetic and artistry while you're awake, you are going to nail it, in my opinion.
not at all. A little fear can actually be useful. For instance you could use your fears within the screenplay. You could create scenes using your fears. If it gives you any good ideas, use it.
No. Dark characters are insidiously addictive, and once you've let them out, they usually don't want to go back into the shadows without a fight. I often have nightmares about dark characters. Look at Heath Ledger. Drugs and dark characters are often a lethal combination in a sensitive, brilliant artist.