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Script to Scream
A Meta-Horror Satire for the Modern AgeOnce a scream queen adored by millions, Jennifer Hawkins now clings to fading fame—until a fan's offer to reboot her cult horror franchise thrusts her into a deadly new role. But when the cameras start rolling in a rundown amusement park, the line between fiction and reality vanishes, and Jennifer must fight for her life as a real killer stalks the set.
Dive into a razor-sharp, darkly comedic horror novel that skewers Hollywood's obsession with nostalgia, fandom, and the slasher genre itself. Script to Scream is a love letter to classic horror and a biting satire of the price of relevance in an industry that devours its own legends.
Jennifer Hawkins is a fierce, flawed, and unforgettable heroine, forced to confront her past, her fans, and her own survival as the body count rises and the cameras keep rolling. Blending suspense, industry satire, and meta-horror, this novel delivers both chills and laughs in equal measure.
Inside, you'll
A suspenseful, darkly funny journey through horror nostalgia and Hollywood's underbelly.
A complex, razor-tongued protagonist confronting her legacy, her fans, and her own survival.
A fresh, meta take on the "final girl" trope—perfect for fans of Scream, New Nightmare, and The Final Girls.
If you liked The Final Girl Support Group , My Heart is a Chainsaw , or Collecting the Simpsons , you'll love Script to Scream .
Dive into a razor-sharp, darkly comedic horror novel that skewers Hollywood's obsession with nostalgia, fandom, and the slasher genre itself. Script to Scream is a love letter to classic horror and a biting satire of the price of relevance in an industry that devours its own legends.
Jennifer Hawkins is a fierce, flawed, and unforgettable heroine, forced to confront her past, her fans, and her own survival as the body count rises and the cameras keep rolling. Blending suspense, industry satire, and meta-horror, this novel delivers both chills and laughs in equal measure.
Inside, you'll
A suspenseful, darkly funny journey through horror nostalgia and Hollywood's underbelly.
A complex, razor-tongued protagonist confronting her legacy, her fans, and her own survival.
A fresh, meta take on the "final girl" trope—perfect for fans of Scream, New Nightmare, and The Final Girls.
If you liked The Final Girl Support Group , My Heart is a Chainsaw , or Collecting the Simpsons , you'll love Script to Scream .
309 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 25, 2025
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James Hicks
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December 17, 2025
Thank you to the authors for sending me a copy of Script to Scream. Here are my thoughts!
Jennifer Hawkins was the Final Girl from the Evil Elf film franchise. But now, a few decades later, she’s finding it hard to book acting gigs and most of her earnings come from signings at cons. A young filmmaker invites her and her old castmates for the creation of one last Plucky film, in the amusement park that started it all. But people start dying… and they are not acting.
This book was such a treat. I was looking for Christmas horror books to dive into, because what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than with campy horror?! Script to Scream checked all the boxes. We have a fun and diverse cast, a memorable villain and lots of ridiculous one-liners and dialogue. The setting is also described perfectly and adds to the scariness of the scenes. They will stick with me forever, and hopefully they don’t bother me too much next time I’m at an amusement park!
What this novel did a bit differently was that they added length to the usual fast-paced slasher novel to dive deep into character development. All the characters had grown and had vast changes since they last interacted. So, it was super important for me as a reader to see how time had impacted not only these people, but how they felt about one another. I’m very happy this choice was made!
I often have people ask for Christmas horror recs, and this one will be waiting at the top of my recommendation list!
Jennifer Hawkins was the Final Girl from the Evil Elf film franchise. But now, a few decades later, she’s finding it hard to book acting gigs and most of her earnings come from signings at cons. A young filmmaker invites her and her old castmates for the creation of one last Plucky film, in the amusement park that started it all. But people start dying… and they are not acting.
This book was such a treat. I was looking for Christmas horror books to dive into, because what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than with campy horror?! Script to Scream checked all the boxes. We have a fun and diverse cast, a memorable villain and lots of ridiculous one-liners and dialogue. The setting is also described perfectly and adds to the scariness of the scenes. They will stick with me forever, and hopefully they don’t bother me too much next time I’m at an amusement park!
What this novel did a bit differently was that they added length to the usual fast-paced slasher novel to dive deep into character development. All the characters had grown and had vast changes since they last interacted. So, it was super important for me as a reader to see how time had impacted not only these people, but how they felt about one another. I’m very happy this choice was made!
I often have people ask for Christmas horror recs, and this one will be waiting at the top of my recommendation list!
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