Alright, so I wanted to make a horror movie Tumblr. First, I needed an idea, right? I spent a few days just brainstorming. I watched a bunch of classic horror movies, read some creepy stories online, and even just walked around at night to get the vibe.
Finding Inspiration
I jotted down every little thing that gave me the chills. A creaky door, an old photo, a weird shadow – you name it. I ended up with pages of random notes. Then, I started looking for patterns. What kept popping up? What really stuck with me?
Turns out, I was super into the idea of urban legends and found footage. I decided to combine them. My Tumblr would be like a found footage project, documenting someone’s investigation into a local urban legend.
Planning the Posts
Next, I planned out the posts. I wanted to tell a story, but not in a straight line. More like, you’re piecing it together from different bits. I wrote out a rough timeline of events. Then, I figured out what kind of posts would fit where. Some would be creepy photos. Some would be short, shaky videos. Others would be text posts, like journal entries or notes.
- Photos: I took a bunch of pictures around town, focusing on eerie, abandoned spots. I messed with the lighting, added some filters, and tried to make them look old and grainy.
- Videos: I filmed some short clips of myself exploring these places. I made sure the camera was always a bit shaky, like I was holding it myself. I added creepy sound effects in the background, just loud enough to be unsettling.
- Text Posts: I wrote out a bunch of journal entries from the perspective of the person investigating the urban legend. I made them sound increasingly panicked and paranoid as the story went on.
Building the Tumblr
With all the content ready, I set up the Tumblr. I picked a dark, minimalist theme. I wanted the focus to be on the posts, not the design. I started posting, following my timeline. I spaced out the posts, some days posting several, some days just one. I wanted it to feel organic, like it was unfolding in real time.
Engaging with Followers
As people started following, I engaged with them in character. I responded to comments as if I was the person in the story. I dropped hints and clues in the replies, adding another layer to the mystery.
It was a ton of work, but it was also a lot of fun. Seeing people get invested in the story, trying to figure out what was happening, it was a blast. It felt like I was creating this whole little world, and people were exploring it with me. Man, that was cool. I am sure I will do it again.
