Write for Us
Nightmare on Film Street is always on the lookout for for enthusiastic voices. Those eager to contribute their perspectives in a fun, upbeat, and unique way. Those who don’t take film criticism too seriously. We’re looking for weirdos. For outcasts. For champions of the B-movie and the Scream copycat. We want your silly takes, your humorous musings, and your deep dives into the genre that you love.
Nightmare on Film Street's goal is to ooze positivity and enthusiasm to newcomers; those who are first dipping their toes into the horror space, and those that want to expand their horizons and horror knowledge.
We want the strangest recommendation lists you can conjure, a recurring column that only you could write, fresh-take retrospectives that will leave fans desperately clicking for more.
We want your joy, your appreciation, and your undying love of this genre. Those are the voices that makeup Nightmare on Film Street.
Join our Contributing Team
Nightmare on Film Street maintains a core team of regular Contributors. We compensate competitively on a per article basis. Expectation of our contributors is to publish a minimum of one editorial per month, and to remain active in our team spaces and on social media.
Got an idea for a column or editorial perfect for Nightmare on Film Street? Send us your pitch! Please include as much detail as possible, and don’t be afraid to tell us a little about yourself; both as a horror fan and a journalist!
We consider all applicants, including established and emerging writers who are just starting out. If you do not have a writer’s sample, please draft a short 500-800 word review to the last film you watched so we can get a feel for your voice and writing style!
Current Open Positions
As a regular Contributor, you are not limited to only writing one type of article, and are encouraged to pick up and pitch opportunities that interest you, but we are looking to fill dedicated point-persons within our freelance team:
In Person Film Reviewer/Interviewer: Must be located in NY or LA, or able to comfortably travel to one of those cities regularly. Will be our point person for in-person only screenings and interview opportunities. Must be comfortable on-camera, interacting with talent/filmmakers for any interview opportunities that arise. Rotten Tomatoes accreditation is an asset, but not required.
Indie Film Reviewer: No location requirements. Reviewing multiple indie and smaller budget online screeners, averaging weekly. Must have a passion for hidden gems, and and appreciation for filmmakers just getting started, smaller budget projects. Previous review experience is an asset, but not required.
Listicle Writer: No location requirements. Our key content curator. Regularly contributing compelling, unique, and fun recommendation listicles and top 10 lists for the website. Previous writing experience is an asset, but not required.
Monthly Columnist: No location requirements. Consistently contributing a recurring column with a unique perspective to your expertise and interests. We're open to a variety of subjects or focuses, please have a couple in mind when applying. Previous writing experience is an asset, but not required.
Retrospective Reviewer: No location requirements. Regularly contributing retrospective film reviews on genre classics, coinciding with anniversaries and popular events. A passion for film history and behind-the-scenes content. Previous writing experience is an asset, but not required.
Thanks for your interest in writing for Nightmare on Film Street!
Please note, though we do consider each and every application, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to each individual applicant. We invite previous applicants to re-apply using updated writing samples once per calendar month.
