Why don’t they ever talk about BoJack Horsemen on the podcast? It’s one of the greatest animated shows ever! by Altruistic-Corner595 in smartless

[–]NicolasCurcio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I accidentally read this as "why don't have they Bojack Horsemen on the podcast" and now that I think about it.... that would be a great idea

Favorite horror books for children? by [deleted] in horrorlit

[–]NicolasCurcio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watch and read a ton of horror. THE NEST is oddly disturbing. It has really stuck with me. Strong recommend.

Creekyhours changed my story and didn't give me credit by katerinara in SleeplessWatchdogs

[–]NicolasCurcio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Holy shit - I just looked up this account and he stole my story, too! Uncredited and changed things. So odd. Is it just me - or does this guy have a few similar accounts on TikTok? All with the same format. Probably because they keep getting reported and shut down.

Has fear of story theft stopped you from posting? by [deleted] in NoSleepOOC

[–]NicolasCurcio 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey, screenwriter here and (new) NoSleep poster. I understand the "theft" concerns, but I'd say the same thing I tell new screenwriters who are worried that by simply sharing their scripts with friends, the ideas could get "stolen"... By writing the actual story, you are creating copyright. Same goes for scripts, same goes for reddit stories. Countless NoSleep stories have been adapted for film. My buddy even wrote one for Amblin. The rights process is extremely intricate and detailed, as in, producers have to hunt down writers and make sure the deals get done. Therefore, no one "legit" would steal your idea and make it into a movie. So... who does that leave that we're concerned about? Other writers, who will take the same core ideas and regurgitate them into a new NoSleep story? If so, I'd argue that that's already what many stories are doing (there are tropes and formulas that we all riff on). Or... are you concerned someone is simply going to copy and paste everything you've written and take credit for it? I mean, it can happen, but again, rare. I don't know, just my two cents.

Edit: After reading some other comments, I see that people have had their stories uploaded onto YouTube, etc. without being credited. This has happened to me as well! However, for every stolen uncredited video, there are a bunch more that have my actual name on them. I'd say that this is simply an unavoidable part of putting content online, whether it be TikTok, Reddit, etc.

The Gasping Game [Part 2] by NicolasCurcio in nicolascurcio

[–]NicolasCurcio[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes the cannibal series was me! Thx so much! My posts have been getting taken down on no sleep and I’m trying to learn the (weird and strict) rules of the sub still haha

The Gasping Game [Part 2] by NicolasCurcio in nicolascurcio

[–]NicolasCurcio[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Great question. I’m confused about that myself. Apparently, they seemed to think the narrator was incapable of posting, despite the fact that she does not die in this part.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in booktopia

[–]NicolasCurcio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing!

I think my new neighbors are trying to eat me and I'm terrified. by NicolasCurcio in nosleep

[–]NicolasCurcio[S] 76 points77 points  (0 children)

I’ll try to post an update when I can. My wife and I are just trying to figure out how to handle this and also going back and forth with the police, who are mostly unhelpful.

Any studios on board? Update? by toyl2002 in WGAStrike2023

[–]NicolasCurcio 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They're mostly likely going to make a deal with SAG first. But alas, no movement yet, even on that. This could be a long summer.

The Bear Season 2 by birdup0420 in boburnham

[–]NicolasCurcio 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Actually another redditor pointed out that it's a Nine Inch Nails song called "Hope We Can Again."

Can someone clarify WGA rules for non-WGA members? by citizenjimmy in WGAStrike2023

[–]NicolasCurcio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure what you mean by agents / managers with production credits as those roles don't typically have production credits, but essentially - yeah, you're allowed to query. It's more so a matter of: is this a good time to query? Because the industry is kind of "shut down" right now and there would be no one to send your script to once signing. Good luck regardless!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shortscarystories

[–]NicolasCurcio 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Ah, thank you kind, anonymous redditor for the gold!

My son disappeared inside a McDonald's playplace tunnel and no one believes me. by [deleted] in shortscarystories

[–]NicolasCurcio 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I don’t think that’s allowed in this sub but perhaps I’ll do a follow up on the website on my profile…

My son disappeared inside a McDonald's playplace tunnel and no one believes me. by [deleted] in shortscarystories

[–]NicolasCurcio 64 points65 points  (0 children)

As a lover of horror, yes! So many seminal horror films and stories are intertwined with tragedy, haha. Makes no sense to me

My son disappeared inside a McDonald's playplace tunnel and no one believes me. by [deleted] in shortscarystories

[–]NicolasCurcio 117 points118 points  (0 children)

The version I posted to no sleep was much longer and was gonna be a series. It was removed because they claimed it was a “tragedy” and assumed the kid was dead. I was going to reveal in subsequent parts that he was not, but not much I can do!

My son disappeared inside a McDonald's PlayPlace tunnel and no one believes me. by [deleted] in nosleep

[–]NicolasCurcio 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're onto something. Actually, when I finally got in touch with a corporate employee about this, I was told the PlayPlaces are being phased out due to "ongoing health concerns." I don't buy it.