Entertainment tastes vary, with some people preferring animation while others crave action-packed movies. For horror fans, the new series “Two Sentence Horror Stories” has generated excitement. If you’re unfamiliar with the show, Comic Book provides an overview, which we’ve summarized for you.
A Reddit User’s Brainchild
Social media platforms are filled with all sorts of content, from leaked celebrity photos to amusing memes. Amidst the chaos, one Reddit user asked people to write the best horror story they could in just two sentences. The responses were chilling, as showcased on Bored Panda.
Vera Miao: The Creative Force
Behind every captivating film or show is a creative mind. Vera Miao discovered a casting call online seeking diverse filmmakers, as she mentioned in an interview with Huff Post. Although the project and network were unnamed at the time, Miao soon found herself pitching her series, aiming to represent people of color and the LGBTQ+ community. As an actress, being a showrunner was a new experience for her.
22-Minute Episodes
While we’re used to animations and comedies running for about 20 minutes, other shows typically have episodes lasting at least 40 minutes. “Two Sentence Horror Stories” breaks the mold with its 20-minute episodes. This format may not satisfy horror fanatics, but those new to the genre will appreciate the shorter runtime.
One Horror Story per Episode
Film and TV writers create extensive scripts for actors to memorize before we see the final product. Since the Reddit horror stories are only two sentences, the series’ writers had to develop filler content to stretch each story to 22 minutes. Each episode begins with the first sentence and ends with the last.
Premiered on August 8th, 2019
The Reddit user who started the two-sentence horror story thread likely never imagined it would inspire a TV show. Vera Miao used the thread to create eight episodes for the first season of “Two Sentence Horror Stories,” which premiered on August 8th, 2019, with two back-to-back episodes. According to IGN, two episodes will air every Thursday, meaning the series will only last a month—a disappointment for horror fans.
Produced by Stage 13 and Warner Bros
Since its establishment in 2017, Stage 13 has been fearless in delivering original digital content while promoting diversity. The Senior Vice President encouraged the creative team to seek emerging artists with authentic stories that other production houses might reject as reported in Indie Wire. By collaborating with Warner Bros. through the Burbank Studio, the series is set to appeal to a wide audience.
Acquired by The CW
The CW Television Network, a free-to-air channel, initially set up the series at CW Seed, a spin-off production house. The show began as five short films, but The CW adapted it into a regular series with eight episodes for its first season. There are currently no plans for a second season, as producers may be waiting to gauge audience reception.
Originally on CW Seed
CW Seed, formerly known as the CW Digital Studio or CWD, according to Wikipedia, picked up “Two Sentence Horror Stories” due to its unique concept. The digital production company spun off from CW and now operates independently, producing original web series like “Prom Queen,” “Husbands,” and “How to be a Vampire.” It’s no surprise that CW Seed transformed the web-based “Two Sentence Horror Stories” into a series of five short films.
Stories Spread Across Social Media
Good stories spread like wildfire, and the two-sentence horror stories were no exception. Users shared the stories from Reddit across various social media platforms, with their brevity adding to the excitement. Readers could quickly consume each story and move on to the next thrilling tale.
Criticism: Stretching Stories Too Thin
Creating a 22-minute episode from just two sentences may seem like stretching the concept too far. Producers had to fill in gaps to bring the two sentences to life, which some viewers found less entertaining than reading the original stories. Some critics argue that episodes should feature multiple short stories instead of just one.
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