Which title do you prefer?

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I'm writing a horror novel/script, which is somewhat inspired by the Charles Manson murders— but not directly affiliated with them, and I was wondering which title I should go with..

1. Yellow Submarine (a reference to a 'The Beatles' song, which had also been used by Charles Manson to refer to a canary-yellow home in Canoga Park, because this locale would allow the group to remain "submerged beneath the awareness of the outside world.")

2. Big Yellow Bus (this was one of my first options, before 'Yellow Submarine,' because I had forgotten the term which Charles Manson used to refer to the canary-yellow home in Canoga Park.)

3. The Blackest Eyes (the sequel, which would also serve as a finale, would be called 'The Devil's Eyes,' a reference to the line spoken by Donald Pleasence's character in John Carpenter's Halloween.)

4. The Butcher At The Prairie House (this title is somewhat inspired by the title 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.')

Thanks so much for your help! Comment which title you think is better :)

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I like "Yellow Submarine" because of the happy, carefree attitude of the song contrasted with the dark nature of your story.  It makes it all the creepier!

? · Answer

A book/movie title should evoke the mood of the story in my opinion. In which case, I advise against Yellow Submarine or Big Yellow Bus.

I'm most partial to The Blackest Eyes, but none of your titles grab me. Keep working at it, and you'll figure out something you can use.

Paula H · Answer

I love Yellow Submarine, since it is tied to Manson.  However, I also love Big Yellow Bus.  It fits without the possibility of copyright infringement.

Mario · Answer

I like third one The Blackest Eyes

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