About the Book
A Meta-Horror Satire for the Modern Age
Once 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 find:
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.
About the Author :
James Hicks is a media producer, author, and lifelong film enthusiast with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Production from the University of Lincoln. He is the co-creator of the hit YouTube channel The Simpsons Theory, which boasts over 560,000 subscribers and a passionate global following. James is also the co-author of the acclaimed pop culture book The Simpsons Secret: A Cromulent Guide to How The Simpsons Predicted Everything! His work blends sharp wit, deep fandom, and a love for storytelling across genres.
Lydia Hicks is a writer, researcher, and pop culture aficionado who shares a deep love for horror, satire, and all things cinematic. Together with James, she has co-authored books and contributed to the vibrant community around The Simpsons Theory, bringing a unique blend of humor, insight, and creativity to every project.
Together, James and Lydia Hicks craft stories that celebrate genre, nostalgia, and the fans who keep cult classics alive. Script to Scream is their latest collaboration--a darkly funny meta-horror novel that explores the thrills and terrors of fame, fandom, and survival. They live in Kent, England.
Review :
"Wickedly entertaining, creepy, and compulsively readable. Script to Scream proves that the scariest monsters aren't always the ones on screen--they're the ones chasing relevance, fame, and a last shot at glory. Horror fans will devour this."
--Alicia Malone, film historian, author, and host on Turner Classic Movies
"This book has everything--washed-up scream queens, creepy conventions, murderous elves, and more fake blood than a Tarantino marathon. Script to Scream skewers Hollywood, fandom, and the horror genre with such wicked glee, I laughed as often as I winced. A cult classic in the making!"
--Adnan Virk, bestselling author of Cinephile
"Razor-sharp horror satire--equal parts bloody, heartbreaking, and bitingly unpredictable."
--Jeff Rauseo, bestselling author of Lost in the Stream
