The Architect of Nightmares: Launching an AI Horror Marketplace

This course provides a comprehensive blueprint for building a mobile marketplace dedicated to short-form horror and thriller microdramas. It examines the intersection of vertical video technology, creator-led curation, and generative AI production. Participants will learn how to leverage AI tools for scriptwriting and cinematic video generation, allowing for the rapid creation of high-tension content on a minimal budget. The curriculum emphasizes the 'cliffhanger economy,' focusing on the psychological drivers that keep audiences engaged across 10-episode arcs. You will explore the specific technical workflows required to maintain character consistency and visual quality, ensuring that AI-generated content meets a high standard of professional production. The syllabus also covers the entire lifecycle of a digital platform, from initial architecture to global scaling. Key business components include designing a dark-mode-centric user interface, implementing haptic feedback for jump-scares, and managing a freemium monetization model using tokens and subscriptions. You will study growth hacking strategies specifically for the horror community, utilizing social media algorithms and viral reaction marketing to drive installs. Additional modules address the legal complexities of AI copyright, content moderation for app store compliance, and the use of viewer analytics to refine content slates. Finally, the course teaches how to pitch this model to investors by highlighting the scalability of the AI creator flywheel and the high lifetime value of the horror fan base.