Script to Scream: A Novel (Slasher Horror, Final Girl)

By James Hicks and Lydia Hicks

A washed-up scream queen. A deadly comeback. One last chance to be the final girl.

Jennifer Hawkins was once a legendary final girl, the face of a cult slasher franchise that defined an era of blood-soaked cinema. Now an aging actress clinging to relevance, she's offered a mysterious opportunity to revive her career - only to discover the project comes with a terrifying price. As the production moves forward, brutal horror crimes begin to mirror scenes from classic horror slashers, and Jennifer realizes someone is turning Hollywood nostalgia into a real-world killing spree.

This sharp Hollywood horror satire blends slasher and horror thrills with biting humor, delivering a fast-paced aging actress thriller that skewers fame, fandom, and the entertainment industry's obsession with youth. Part funny horror, part relentless thriller, Script to Scream pulls readers behind the scenes of moviemaking, where egos are fragile, secrets are deadly, and survival depends on knowing the rules of satirical horror better than the killer does.

Inside this chilling and darkly comedic novel:

A genre-savvy horror satire packed with tension, twists, and bloodshed
Clever nods to satirical ghost stories and classic slasher tropes
Gruesome horror crimes driven by obsession and celebrity worship
A twisted serial killer mystery with a fearless, unforgettable final girl

Perfect for fans of funny horror, satirical horror, and high-stakes slashers, Script to Scream is a scream-soaked thriller that proves in Hollywood, the scariest role is trying to stay relevant.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1684818966
• ISBN13: 9781684818969
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Mango
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 8.0"