Story Grid Writers' Room

Narrative Drive - Get Out

Episode Summary

It’s suspense, mystery and dramatic irony this week as the Roundtablers explore 2017’s Get Out. This innovative horror movie was directed by Jordan Peele from his Oscar winning screenplay.

Episode Notes

It’s suspense, mystery and dramatic irony this week as the Roundtablers explore narrative drive in the context of 2017’s Get Out. This innovative horror movie was directed by Jordan Peele from his Oscar winning screenplay.

Each week one of the Story Grid Editors—Jarie Bolander, Valerie Francis, Anne Hawley, Kim Kessler, or Leslie Watts—pitches a favorite film as an example of a significant story principle. Then we team up to debate whether it succeeds or fails, giving authors deep insight into story structure.

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