From Script to Scream | Crafting Horror with Screenwriter, Eric Miller

From monster movies and indie horror to Hollywood filmmaking and the art of telling a truly frightening story, this week on Paranorm Girl Podcast I sit down with author, screenwriter, producer, and longtime film industry veteran Eric Miller.

With more than three decades in entertainment, Eric has worn nearly every hat imaginable—screenwriter, producer, transportation coordinator, editor, publisher, and author. Horror fans may recognize his work from films including Night Skies, Ice Spiders, Swamp Shark, Mask Maker, and Shadow Man, while readers may know him from acclaimed anthologies such as 18 Wheels of Horror and his latest novel, Whatever Happened to Uncle Ed.

Together we discuss:

• Eric's path from a horror-loving kid in Indiana to a career in Hollywood

• What makes horror genuinely scary beyond cheap jump scares

• The importance of character, atmosphere, and dread in storytelling

• Behind-the-scenes realities of filmmaking and life on set

• Horror writing, screenplays, and creative inspiration

• Sound design, suspense, and the psychology of fear

• Independent filmmaking and the future of horror

• His debut novel, Whatever Happened to Uncle Ed

Whether you're a horror fan, aspiring writer, filmmaker, or simply fascinated by how great stories are created, this conversation offers an insightful look behind the curtain from someone who has spent decades helping bring nightmares to life.