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Twisted50 Podcast Episode Eight: With Chris, Kate and Wendy on Horror
This fascinating conversation with filmmaker Chris really dives deep into the world of independent filmmaking and creative storytelling. He’s currently wrapping up an exciting community-driven project called Twisted50…
Mistress Twisted · 29 October 2025 · 1 min
A Gory Development… Come On Our Journey
Hello horror fiends, we are really getting into the swing of things now. After a brilliant chat with Ricardo, writer of “Loophole”, we have a third draft coming our way and we’ll get started on filming that very soon.…
Emma Lee · 22 October 2025 · 1 min
Let’s Make A Micro Twisted Horror Short!
Ok demented writers! We have an extra challenge for Twisted50! We are collaborating with a couple of super talented horror short filmmakers to put together a series of micro horror films to help promote Twisted50. Can…
Emma Lee · 13 October 2025 · 2 min
Twisted Minds: What Makes a Good Horror?
“horror” Noun An intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust A bad or mischievous person, especially a child They’re Here…. The Twisted minds behind the Twisted Anthology are back for Volume 3 . It’s been a while since…
Mark Walker · 17 July 2024 · 6 min
Dare YOU Read Any Of Our Twisted Entries? What Feedback Can You Offer Writers?
Well, well, well, looks like some darling little demons are attempting to distress Mistress Twisted with their demented tales. Perhaps you can have a read and share with us all what do you think of these little nightm…
Mistress Twisted · 5 July 2024 · 2 min