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.
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
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.
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