Movie Horror Themed Anthology

Now Open!

Dark Ink, the publishers behind Tom Savini, Kane Hodder and numerous other legends biographies as well as film related titles like the In Search of Darkness Coffee Table book and Never Sleep Again: The Nightmare on Elm Street Legacy is looking for new short stories for a movie themed anthology. 

THE CALL

We are currently accepting submissions for an upcoming horror anthology centered on movies, filmmaking, and the act of watching films—where cinema itself becomes the doorway to terror.  

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• Word Count: 2,500–6,000 words
• Genre: Horror or Dark Thriller
• Theme Requirement:
  Each story must involve movies or filmmaking in some capacity. Examples include (but are not limited to):
  • Someone watching a film
  • A haunted VHS, DVD, or digital file
  • A cursed movie theater or screening
  • A film set where something goes wrong
  • A lost or forbidden film
  • Obsession with a movie that leads to horror
• Originality & Copyright:
  Submissions must be completely original and may not reference, depict, or include copyrighted films, characters, franchises, or real-world movies directly. 
• AI use of any kind is not allowed.
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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong atmosphere and tension
• Creative use of the movie/film concept
• Psychological horror, supernatural horror, or grounded dark thriller
• Stories that linger after the final page

Extreme content is acceptable if it serves the story, but gratuitous shock without purpose is discouraged.

RIGHTS & PAYMENT

·  Rights: Exclusive worldwide English language electronic, print and audio rights for one year from the release date. Nonexclusive after that.  All copyright remains with the author.

• $20 Flat Pay
• 1 Print Copy
• 1 eBook Copy
• 1 Audiobook Download Code
• Rights to Buy Author Copies
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Reprints: Allowed, but please indicate where your story was originally published. However, original stories will get considered before reprints. 

HOW TO SUBMIT

-Submission Deadline is July 1st

-Send email with the heading “Movie Anthology: STORY TITLE/NAME” to: Mike@AMInkPublishing.com

All submissions will be notified of acceptance or decline by August 10th.