Don Roff
Award-winning author Don Roff has written nearly 20 books, primarily of a scary nature, for children and adults. His bestselling books include Werewolf Tales, Terrifying Tales, Ghost Hauntings: America’s Most Haunted Places, Zombies: A Record of the Year of Infection, and Snowblind (currently in pre-production for an adapted film). His darkly humorous book, Clare at Sixteen was adapted into the film, Saint Clare, starring Bella Thorne as the eponymous Clare, and Ryan Phillippe, Frank Whaley, and Rebecca De Mornay, will be released in 2024. His book, Usher House Rising, is a modern series retelling of Edgar Allan Poe’s short tale, The Fall of the House of Usher. He has won several awards for his screenwriting, including the 2006 PNWA Zola Award for Screenwriting. Roff served in the 3rd Ranger Battalion in Fort Benning, Georgia. His darkly humorous and suspenseful radio anthology, R.L. Stine's Story Club: Ivy's Chilling Tales, is enjoyed by millions of young listeners--and is available wherever you get your podcasts! Visit Don on his website, Instagram, and Facebook. Buy his books on Amazon.
Contagion Beat Sheet
With the pandemic of COVID-19 sweeping the world, Contagion has resurfaced again. Here are the film's story beats.
Thriller Beat Sheet
Credited for transforming music videos into an art form, Thriller hits the Blake Snyder's story beats.
Take on Me Beat Sheet
See the beats as you screen the a-ha video that's more popular than ever with nearly a billion views on YouTube.
Care for Your Scares
Here are prompts—and beat sheets—to help make your scary script as scary as possible.
Psycho Beat Sheet
A Monster, a House, and a Sin: Welcome to the Bates Motel -- and a motion picture classic.
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