Shoot a Horror Film End-to-End

The film company UNIVERSE OF HORROR by director Alexander Makaroverse produces real horror: from idea and script to filming, editing and festival release. Russian horror and Slavic horror are our specialty.

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Why shoot a horror film with us

The horror niche in Russia is almost empty: few studios truly know how to scare. We are a film company built on horror: our work was accepted at 38 international film festivals and earned 14 awards, including wins at Videoscream International Film Festival, Spotlight International Film Festival, The Midnight Film Festival and New York Movie Awards.

We make horror the Russian way: we work with Slavic horror — the myths, beliefs and fears of our native land, not copies of American cliches. That is why international festivals notice us: the genre is recognizable, the craft is honest.

What end-to-end horror production includes

Idea development: synopsis, treatment, fear concept and genre strategy.
Horror script: dramaturgy tuned to the rhythm of suspense and jump scares.
Casting and directing: the work that creates living fear on screen.
Filming: locations, light, atmosphere, camera work for the genre.
Editing and post-production: rhythm, sound design, color, VFX.
Festival release: submissions to film festivals and promotion.

Services of the film company

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Shoot a Short Horror Film

A festival format of 3–15 minutes: fast start, strong result, first awards.

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Shoot a Feature Horror Film

Full-length feature: dramaturgy, filming and post-production of a big horror.

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Horror Film Script

Synopsis, treatment and full horror script to industry standards.

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Editing and Post-Production

Rhythm, sound, sound design, color and VFX — everything that scares after filming.

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Russian Horror

Horror films on Russian material: history, characters and fears of our culture.

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Slavic Horror

Leshy, Rusalka, Kikimora and the myths of Ancient Rus — a unique genre with almost no competition.

Shooting across Russia

We work across the entire country: location shoots, on-site scouting, festival premieres. Our city pages: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, and all regions of Russia.

How a horror film is made

Step 1

Idea and script

We define the fear concept, write a synopsis and the horror script.

Step 2

Pre-production

Casting, locations, storyboard, make-up, props and a shooting budget.

Step 3

Filming

Directing, camera work, atmospheric light and real fear in the frame.

Step 4

Editing and post-production

Rhythm, sound, sound design, color grading and frightening VFX.

Step 5

Festival release

Submissions to international film festivals and promotion.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to shoot a horror film?

The cost depends on the runtime, scenes, locations and depth of post-production. A festival short and a feature are different budgets. After the brief we prepare a transparent estimate — leave a request and we will calculate the cost of shooting your horror film.

How long does horror production take?

A festival short usually takes 2 to 5 months end-to-end; a feature takes much longer. Deadlines are fixed in the contract after pre-production.

Do you shoot only in Moscow?

No. We run location shoots across all of Russia — in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan and any other region.

Can I order only a script or only editing?

Yes, we take single production stages: writing a horror film script or editing and post-production of your footage.

Do you help with festivals?

Yes. Our films took part in 38 international festivals. We submit projects alongside production — see film festivals.