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Dane

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Horror/Thriller mixed with Sci-Fi

Bio
I am a thriller/horror screenwriter and former CAA assistant who blends psychological trauma with supernatural terror to create stylish, character-driven genre films Originally from Colorado and now based there, I spent several years working in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles after college, gaining valuable experience as an assistant at both Gersh and CAA. I’ve been writing screenplays consistently for over a decade, with a strong passion for emotionally grounded, concept-driven storytelling. My background in talent representation shaped my understanding of the business, and my writing is informed by a deep love for cinema and character-focused genre work.
Denver, CO
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horror, thriller, sci fi

Some of my Scripts

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HIGH LINE

When a string of brutal attacks and burglaries along a dried urban canal point to a disturbing truth, a scarred wildlife officer discovers developers and city officials have deliberately drained the water — and he will blow the headgate to make the town, and the predators it abandoned, reclaim what’s theirs.

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When a string of brutal attacks and burglaries along a dried urban canal point to a disturbing truth, a scarred wildlife officer discovers developers and city officials have deliberately drained the water — and he will blow the headgate to make the town, and the predators it abandoned, reclaim what’s theirs.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

The script's unique selling proposition is its innovative fusion of environmental thriller, procedural drama, and character study, using the literal and metaphorical significance of water as both plot device and thematic backbone. Unlike typical nature thrillers, it explores the systemic manipulation of water resources as a catalyst for both ecological disruption and human corruption, creating a sophisticated allegory about control, memory, and restoration. The concept of predators following the absence of water—and humans exploiting that absence—provides a fresh, intellectually engaging premise that elevates the genre while maintaining visceral tension.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The intertwining of a wildlife thriller with family drama, set against the backdrop of a dry canal that symbolizes neglect and danger.
  • Plot Twist: The revelation of Glover Thompson's ulterior motives and the connection between the canal's management and the mysterious animal attacks.
  • Distinctive Setting: The High Line Canal serves as a character in itself, representing both beauty and danger, with its transformation from a dry passage to a rushing waterway.

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Thriller Horror Mystery Drama Action

APEX

After investigating a brutal attack in Colorado’s high country, a wildlife officer discovers a buried Army lab and an evolving fungal-hive that rewrites nature — and learns her own family’s past may be the key to either stopping it or becoming its queen.

Thriller Horror Mystery
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After investigating a brutal attack in Colorado’s high country, a wildlife officer discovers a buried Army lab and an evolving fungal-hive that rewrites nature — and learns her own family’s past may be the key to either stopping it or becoming its queen.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

APEX distinguishes itself through its sophisticated biological horror premise—a fungal infection that rewrites animal DNA and creates a hive-mind ecosystem—combined with a protagonist's literal transformation into the apex predator. Unlike standard creature features, it explores themes of ecological vengeance, scientific hubris, and human evolution through a visceral, character-driven narrative that culminates in the protagonist joining rather than defeating the threat.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The transformation of Clare into a hybrid creature, exploring themes of identity and connection to nature.
  • Major Twist: The revelation that Clare's father was involved in dangerous experiments that led to the current crisis.
  • Innovative Ideas: The integration of environmental themes with horror elements, highlighting the consequences of human actions on nature.

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Thriller Horror Mystery Drama Action

APEX

When a buried Army biolab awakens a fungal hive that weaponizes wildlife, a Colorado wildlife officer (daughter of the lead scientist) must decide whether to destroy what her father helped create—or become the living bridge between human and mountain.

Thriller Horror Mystery
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When a buried Army biolab awakens a fungal hive that weaponizes wildlife, a Colorado wildlife officer (daughter of the lead scientist) must decide whether to destroy what her father helped create—or become the living bridge between human and mountain.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

APEX combines environmental horror with body horror in a unique way - it's not just monsters in the woods, but the woods themselves becoming monstrous. The protagonist's gradual transformation into what she hunts provides a compelling psychological journey rarely seen in creature features. The script elevates the genre by exploring themes of human interference with nature, legacy, and what it means to become the apex predator in an ecosystem we've corrupted.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The integration of ecological horror with personal transformation, as Clare evolves into a creature connected to the mountain.
  • Major Twist: The revelation of Clare's father's involvement in creating the infection and the implications of her own transformation.
  • Distinctive Setting: The Rocky Mountains serve as both a beautiful and terrifying backdrop, enhancing the story's themes of nature's power.

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Thriller Horror Mystery Drama Sci-Fi

APEX

When a buried Army bio‑lab wakes the mountain, a Colorado wildlife ranger discovers she is genetically linked to the pathogen and must choose between saving humanity or becoming the living apex of a new, terrifying ecology.

Thriller Horror Mystery
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When a buried Army bio‑lab wakes the mountain, a Colorado wildlife ranger discovers she is genetically linked to the pathogen and must choose between saving humanity or becoming the living apex of a new, terrifying ecology.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

APEX distinguishes itself through its sophisticated blend of ecological horror, military conspiracy, and body horror, creating a unique 'mountain horror' subgenre. Unlike typical creature features, it explores themes of human interference with nature through a scientific lens, with the infection serving as both physical threat and philosophical metaphor. The script's strongest selling point is its atmospheric tension and the compelling transformation of its protagonist from hunter to apex predator, offering a fresh take on the monster movie that resonates with contemporary environmental anxieties.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The connection between Clare's infection and her father's past experiments creates a compelling narrative thread.
  • Major Twist: Clare's transformation into a hybrid creature blurs the lines between human and monster, adding depth to her character.
  • Distinctive Setting: The remote and eerie Rocky Mountains serve as a haunting backdrop that enhances the story's tension.

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Thriller Horror Mystery Sci-Fi Action

APEX

A wildlife officer with a tainted family legacy races to stop a fungus-born hive in the Colorado Rockies that retools predators and offers her a terrifying inheritance — but to kill it she must choose between saving humanity and embracing the mountain that made her.

Thriller Horror Mystery
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A wildlife officer with a tainted family legacy races to stop a fungus-born hive in the Colorado Rockies that retools predators and offers her a terrifying inheritance — but to kill it she must choose between saving humanity and embracing the mountain that made her.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

APEX uniquely blends eco-horror with body horror and military conspiracy through the lens of fungal consciousness, creating a fresh take on the 'nature fights back' genre. Its core premise—that a mountain ecosystem can develop collective intelligence through fungal networks and infect humans—offers both visceral horror and philosophical depth about humanity's place in nature. The script's strongest selling point is its atmospheric dread and the compelling transformation of its protagonist from wildlife officer to something beyond human.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The integration of a supernatural infection that connects Clare to the mountain and its creatures.
  • Major Twist: Clare's transformation into a creature-like being, embracing her new identity and connection to the Alpha.
  • Distinctive Setting: The remote and eerie Rocky Mountains serve as a character in their own right, enhancing the horror elements.

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Thriller Horror Mystery Drama Action

Sentience

When a buried Army biolab awakens a sentient mycelial intelligence in the Rockies, an estranged wildlife officer must confront her late scientist father’s legacy — and the monster he tethered to their blood — before the mountain’s mind spreads beyond the peaks.

Thriller Horror Mystery
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When a buried Army biolab awakens a sentient mycelial intelligence in the Rockies, an estranged wildlife officer must confront her late scientist father’s legacy — and the monster he tethered to their blood — before the mountain’s mind spreads beyond the peaks.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

SENTIENCE offers a fresh take on the creature feature by blending military conspiracy with ecological horror and body horror, creating a unique 'infected wilderness' concept. Unlike traditional monster movies, it explores themes of inheritance, symbiosis, and humanity's relationship with nature through a protagonist who doesn't just fight the monster but becomes part of it. The script's strongest selling point is its atmospheric dread and the compelling transformation of Clare from wildlife officer to apex predator, offering both visceral horror and psychological depth.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The integration of a supernatural infection that ties Clare's fate to her father's past and the mysterious creature.
  • Major Twist: Clare's transformation into a hybrid creature, merging her humanity with the Alpha, which redefines her character arc.
  • Distinctive Setting: The Rocky Mountains serve as both a beautiful and terrifying backdrop, enhancing the story's tension and atmosphere.

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Thriller Mystery Drama Crime Horror

HIGH LINE

When a dry urban canal becomes a corridor for both thieves and mountain lions, a scarred wildlife officer must prove the human conspiracy behind the killings — and choose whether to break the law to flood the corridor and save his town.

Thriller Mystery Drama
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When a dry urban canal becomes a corridor for both thieves and mountain lions, a scarred wildlife officer must prove the human conspiracy behind the killings — and choose whether to break the law to flood the corridor and save his town.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

HIGH LINE uniquely blends the natural horror of a predator thriller with the conspiracy elements of a neo-noir, all grounded in the timely, real-world context of water rights, environmental degradation, and urban sprawl. It transforms a local ecological issue into a gripping, character-driven myth about what happens when nature fights back against human control.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The story intertwines wildlife predation with human drama, creating a unique narrative tension.
  • Plot Twist: The revelation that the mountain lion's behavior is influenced by human actions, adding depth to the conflict.
  • Distinctive Setting: The juxtaposition of suburban life with the encroaching wilderness, highlighting the tension between nature and civilization.

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Thriller Drama Mystery Crime Horror

HIGH LINE

When a veteran wildlife officer discovers that a dry canal has been turned into a hidden corridor for predators — and profit — he must decide whether to follow the law or blow the headgate and restore the water, even if it means blowing up his life to save his town.

Thriller Drama Mystery
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When a veteran wildlife officer discovers that a dry canal has been turned into a hidden corridor for predators — and profit — he must decide whether to follow the law or blow the headgate and restore the water, even if it means blowing up his life to save his town.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

The script for "HIGH LINE" stands out from other thrillers by blending elements of environmental storytelling, character-driven drama, and a unique predator-prey dynamic. The script's exploration of the complex interplay between human development, resource management, and the natural world creates a compelling and thought-provoking narrative that will resonate with audiences interested in stories that challenge their preconceptions. The script's strong character development, intricate plot, and thematic depth make it a compelling and unique addition to the genre.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The intertwining of wildlife horror with family drama, creating a unique narrative that explores both external and internal conflicts.
  • Plot Twist: The revelation that the mountain lion's behavior is influenced by human actions, linking environmental issues to personal stakes.
  • Distinctive Setting: The High Line Canal serves as a character itself, representing both a natural resource and a source of danger.

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Drama Thriller Mystery Crime Family

HIGH LINE

When a dry municipal canal becomes a predator’s highway and a developer’s goldmine, a wildlife officer haunted by his past must decide whether to protect his suburban town or expose a truth that will drown the powerful — even if it means breaking the law.

Drama Thriller Mystery
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When a dry municipal canal becomes a predator’s highway and a developer’s goldmine, a wildlife officer haunted by his past must decide whether to protect his suburban town or expose a truth that will drown the powerful — even if it means breaking the law.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

HIGH LINE uniquely weaponizes environmental neglect as both literal and metaphorical threat, transforming a dry irrigation canal into a hunting corridor where wildlife and human predators converge. Its genius lies in making bureaucratic water management decisions feel as dangerous as any serial killer, while exploring trauma, memory, and the consequences of severing natural systems. This isn't just a man-vs-nature thriller—it's a sophisticated critique of how human systems create the conditions for their own predation.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The intertwining of wildlife horror with a family drama, exploring the impact of environmental neglect.
  • Major Twist: The revelation that the canal was deliberately emptied to facilitate land acquisition, linking human greed to the animal attacks.
  • Distinctive Setting: The High Line Canal serves as a central character in the story, representing both beauty and danger.

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Thriller Horror Mystery Drama Sci-Fi

APEX

When a buried Army bio-lab reawakens a fungal hive that turns wildlife into a single, monstrous intelligence, a Colorado Parks and Wildlife officer with a secret bloodline to the lab must decide whether to destroy the thing that’s her father’s legacy — or become its apex.

Thriller Horror Mystery
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When a buried Army bio-lab reawakens a fungal hive that turns wildlife into a single, monstrous intelligence, a Colorado Parks and Wildlife officer with a secret bloodline to the lab must decide whether to destroy the thing that’s her father’s legacy — or become its apex.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

APEX distinguishes itself by blending ecological horror with military conspiracy through a deeply personal transformation story. Unlike typical monster movies, it explores the protagonist's gradual assimilation into the hive mind, creating a unique psychological horror experience. The script's strongest element is its atmospheric tension and the protagonist's compelling journey from wildlife officer to apex predator, offering a fresh take on the 'man vs. nature' genre with sci-fi elements.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The integration of genetic mutation and environmental horror, where the protagonist's transformation is tied to her father's dark legacy.
  • Major Twist: Clare's acceptance of her transformation and connection with the Alpha creature, leading to a profound shift in her character arc.
  • Distinctive Setting: The juxtaposition of the beautiful yet ominous Rocky Mountains with the horrors of human experimentation and environmental decay.

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Thriller Drama Mystery Character Study

The Raid

When an FBI investigator and an EPA scientist execute a routine warrant at Rocky Flats, they uncover a hidden cache of radioactive waste and a ventilation system that has been quietly sending contamination off-site — forcing them to confront the political machinery that protected the secret for decades.

Thriller Drama Mystery
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When an FBI investigator and an EPA scientist execute a routine warrant at Rocky Flats, they uncover a hidden cache of radioactive waste and a ventilation system that has been quietly sending contamination off-site — forcing them to confront the political machinery that protected the secret for decades.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

This script transforms a historical bureaucratic investigation into a visceral, slow-burn horror story. Its USP is the fusion of a taut procedural with the existential dread of invisible contamination—both radioactive and institutional. It's 'Chernobyl' meets 'All the President's Men,' set against the American West, offering a uniquely chilling critique of systems that prioritize secrecy over safety, making the very air and landscape feel threatening.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The investigation of a nuclear facility's contamination and the hidden dangers of radioactive waste.
  • Plot Twist: The revelation that the contamination is not contained and has spread beyond the facility, indicating systemic negligence.
  • Distinctive Setting: The Rocky Flats Plant, a real nuclear facility with a complex history, adds authenticity and urgency to the narrative.

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Thriller Drama Mystery

The Raid

When an FBI–EPA raid on Rocky Flats unveils a hidden cavern of sealed radioactive drums feeding active stacks, two investigators must break through a web of contractor secrecy and interagency stonewalling to prove a chilling truth before the wind carries it into a nearby community.

Thriller Drama Mystery
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When an FBI–EPA raid on Rocky Flats unveils a hidden cavern of sealed radioactive drums feeding active stacks, two investigators must break through a web of contractor secrecy and interagency stonewalling to prove a chilling truth before the wind carries it into a nearby community.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

The script for "The Raid" offers a unique and timely exploration of the nuclear weapons industry, delving into the moral and ethical complexities that arise when profit and secrecy take precedence over public safety. The story's focus on the investigation of a decades-long cover-up, combined with the high-stakes consequences of the characters' actions, make it a compelling and relevant piece of storytelling that would appeal to audiences interested in investigative thrillers and the examination of complex social and environmental issues.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The story is based on real events surrounding the Rocky Flats Plant, adding authenticity and urgency.
  • Plot Twist: The revelation of systemic contamination and cover-ups that extend beyond the facility's operations.
  • Distinctive Setting: The juxtaposition of a serene suburban environment with the hidden dangers of a nuclear facility.

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Thriller Drama Mystery Historical

The Raid

A federal agent and an EPA scientist raid a Cold War nuclear plant and discover a hidden, permanent store of radioactive waste feeding the facility’s exhaust — forcing them to choose between following bureaucratic rules or exposing a decades-long cover-up that threatens nearby communities.

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A federal agent and an EPA scientist raid a Cold War nuclear plant and discover a hidden, permanent store of radioactive waste feeding the facility’s exhaust — forcing them to choose between following bureaucratic rules or exposing a decades-long cover-up that threatens nearby communities.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

This script combines the procedural tension of 'Chernobyl' with the institutional paranoia of 'All the President's Men,' grounded in a shocking but little-known true story. Its unique selling proposition is the visceral, slow-reveal horror of discovering that environmental contamination isn't accidental but systematic policy, told through the intimate perspective of investigators fighting both the crime and the bureaucracy designed to protect it. The atmospheric, minimalist writing style creates dread through what isn't said as much as what is.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The story's basis in real events surrounding the Rocky Flats Plant and its environmental implications.
  • Plot Twist: The revelation of a massive accumulation of unaccounted radioactive waste in Room 141, highlighting systemic failures.
  • Distinctive Setting: The Rocky Flats Plant serves as a character in itself, representing both industrial power and environmental danger.

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Drama Thriller Mystery Historical

The Raid

When an FBI–EPA team executes a raid at Rocky Flats, they uncover a hidden cache of radioactive material—forcing them to battle a wall of bureaucratic secrecy, legal inertia, and corporate obfuscation to protect communities downwind.

Drama Thriller Mystery
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When an FBI–EPA team executes a raid at Rocky Flats, they uncover a hidden cache of radioactive material—forcing them to battle a wall of bureaucratic secrecy, legal inertia, and corporate obfuscation to protect communities downwind.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

The script for "The Raid" blends elements of thriller, drama, and environmental activism, creating a compelling and timely piece of storytelling. The narrative's focus on uncovering a shocking cover-up at a nuclear facility sets it apart from other scripts in the genre, while the strong character development and meticulous attention to detail make it a compelling and thought-provoking piece of work.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The story is based on true events surrounding the Rocky Flats Plant, a real nuclear weapons facility with a controversial history.
  • Plot Twist: The discovery of a hidden room filled with unaccounted radioactive materials, revealing systemic negligence.
  • Innovative Ideas: The screenplay combines elements of a thriller with environmental activism, highlighting the dangers of corporate secrecy.

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Drama Thriller Mystery Historical Environmental

The Raid

When an FBI-EPA raid at the Rocky Flats nuclear facility uncovers a hidden vault of intensely radioactive canisters, two investigators must expose a decades-long institutional cover-up before invisible contamination devastates nearby communities.

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When an FBI-EPA raid at the Rocky Flats nuclear facility uncovers a hidden vault of intensely radioactive canisters, two investigators must expose a decades-long institutional cover-up before invisible contamination devastates nearby communities.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

This script transforms the invisible, slow-moving threat of environmental contamination into a visceral, immediate thriller. Unlike typical procedurals, it weaponizes bureaucracy and institutional silence as the primary antagonists, creating tension through what isn't said and what isn't documented. The fusion of true-crime investigation with body-horror elements (radiation sickness) and corporate conspiracy creates a unique hybrid genre that feels both timely and timeless.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The story is based on true events surrounding the Rocky Flats Plant, adding authenticity and urgency.
  • Plot Twist: The revelation of systemic contamination and cover-up within a seemingly secure facility.
  • Distinctive Setting: The juxtaposition of a serene suburban environment with the hidden dangers of the Rocky Flats Plant.

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Thriller Drama Mystery Crime Family

High Line

When a dry irrigation canal becomes a hunting corridor for mountain lions—and the tracks always run alongside human boot prints—an obsessed parks officer (and his fractured family) must uncover whether nature is adapting or if something more sinister is orchestrating the carnage.

Thriller Drama Mystery
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When a dry irrigation canal becomes a hunting corridor for mountain lions—and the tracks always run alongside human boot prints—an obsessed parks officer (and his fractured family) must uncover whether nature is adapting or if something more sinister is orchestrating the carnage.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

The script's unique selling proposition is its innovative fusion of environmental thriller, neo-western, and conspiracy drama. Unlike typical creature features, it uses the mountain lion as a symptom of larger systemic manipulation—water being weaponized to clear land for development. The dry canal becomes both literal setting and powerful metaphor for scarcity, control, and what happens when natural systems are disrupted. This elevates it beyond simple predator horror into a sophisticated commentary on resource wars and human encroachment.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The juxtaposition of suburban life with the lurking threat of wildlife, particularly the mountain lion.
  • Plot Twist: The revelation of Glover Thompson's involvement in the environmental manipulation and the connection to the mountain lion attacks.
  • Distinctive Setting: The High Line Canal serves as a central, symbolic location representing both environmental neglect and the intersection of human and wildlife territories.

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Drama Thriller Mystery Historical Medical

The Raid

When an FBI agent and an EPA scientist execute a surprise federal operation at Rocky Flats, their search for accountability uncovers a deliberately concealed cache of plutonium — and a decades-long strategy to bury what couldn’t be explained, threatening downwind communities and the investigators themselves.

Drama Thriller Mystery
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When an FBI agent and an EPA scientist execute a surprise federal operation at Rocky Flats, their search for accountability uncovers a deliberately concealed cache of plutonium — and a decades-long strategy to bury what couldn’t be explained, threatening downwind communities and the investigators themselves.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

The script for "The Raid" stands out for its timely exploration of environmental crimes and government cover-ups, set against the backdrop of a little-known but historically significant nuclear facility. The compelling characters, attention to technical detail, and suspenseful narrative make it a compelling and unique addition to the thriller genre, with the potential to captivate audiences interested in stories that blend real-world issues with high-stakes drama.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The story is based on true events surrounding the Rocky Flats Plant, adding authenticity and urgency to the narrative.
  • Plot Twist: The discovery of a sealed airlock and undocumented contamination reveals systemic cover-ups within the facility.
  • Distinctive Setting: The juxtaposition of a serene suburban environment with the ominous presence of a nuclear facility creates a stark contrast.

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Horror Thriller Supernatural Mystery Psychological

Dream Boy

When a vintage board game called "Dream Boy" is unearthed in her sorority house, a trauma survivor must fight through a parade of perfect, predatory boyfriends and a pact-bound past to stop the house from devouring her sisters — and finally reclaim her life.

Horror Thriller Supernatural
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When a vintage board game called "Dream Boy" is unearthed in her sorority house, a trauma survivor must fight through a parade of perfect, predatory boyfriends and a pact-bound past to stop the house from devouring her sisters — and finally reclaim her life.

Horror Thriller Supernatural Mystery Psychological Psychological Thriller Drama Psychological Drama
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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

The screenplay for "Dream Boy" offers a unique blend of psychological horror and supernatural elements, exploring the lasting impact of trauma and the dangers of obsession. The story's focus on the complex relationships and personal struggles of the college-aged characters, set against the backdrop of a haunted sorority house, sets it apart from more traditional horror fare. The screenplay's strong character development, atmospheric storytelling, and thematic depth make it a compelling and commercially viable project for fans of the genre.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The incorporation of a supernatural game that ties the characters' fates to their past actions and traumas.
  • Major Twist: The revelation that the house must be fed every fifty years, linking the characters' struggles to a larger, sinister history.
  • Innovative Ideas: The use of Polaroids and mirrors as supernatural elements that reflect the characters' fears and traumas.

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APEX

After a grisly attack in the Rockies, two wildlife officers uncover a Cold War-created predator mutating the ecosystem — and must stop it before it spreads beyond the wilderness.

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After a grisly attack in the Rockies, two wildlife officers uncover a Cold War-created predator mutating the ecosystem — and must stop it before it spreads beyond the wilderness.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

APEX stands out from other horror-thrillers by grounding its supernatural elements in a plausible scientific premise and using the natural setting of the Rocky Mountains as a character in its own right. The screenplay's exploration of the blurred line between man and beast, and humanity's role in disrupting the natural order, gives it a thought-provoking thematic depth that sets it apart from more conventional genre fare.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The transformation of Clare into a hybrid creature, blending human and animal traits, adds a compelling twist to the survival narrative.
  • Plot Twist: The revelation of Clare's father's involvement in dangerous experiments that led to the current crisis.
  • Distinctive Setting: The remote and eerie Rocky Mountains serve as a haunting backdrop, enhancing the story's tension.

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Horror Thriller Mystery Supernatural Psychological

Dream Boy

When a college girl whose stalker has just been released returns to her sorority house for winter break, a retro board game called 'Dream Boy' awakens an ancient hunger—forcing her to confront the monster who once owned her and fight to reclaim herself before the house claims her and her sisters forever.

Horror Thriller Mystery
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When a college girl whose stalker has just been released returns to her sorority house for winter break, a retro board game called 'Dream Boy' awakens an ancient hunger—forcing her to confront the monster who once owned her and fight to reclaim herself before the house claims her and her sisters forever.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

The script's unique selling proposition is its fusion of real-world stalking trauma with supernatural horror mythology, creating a metaphor where personal demons become literal ones. The 'Dream Boy' game mechanic provides a fresh take on occult horror, while the sorority house setting adds layers of institutional history and female vulnerability. The final meta-twist (Sequence 33) creates memorable ambiguity about reality versus supernatural experience.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The integration of a supernatural game that ties into the characters' fears and traumas.
  • Plot Twist: The revelation that the house has a dark history and is tied to the characters' pasts, particularly with the missing sorority girls.
  • Innovative Ideas: The use of Polaroid photos as a supernatural element that reveals hidden truths and escalates tension.

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Horror Thriller Supernatural Mystery Psychological

Dream Boy

After a stalker’s release, a college survivor and her housemates find a retro board game called 'Dream Boy' that promises desire—but playing binds them to a century-old bargain; to survive, she must dismantle the house’s ritual and reclaim what was stolen.

Horror Thriller Supernatural
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After a stalker’s release, a college survivor and her housemates find a retro board game called 'Dream Boy' that promises desire—but playing binds them to a century-old bargain; to survive, she must dismantle the house’s ritual and reclaim what was stolen.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

The script's unique selling proposition is its blend of supernatural horror and character-driven drama. The premise of a cursed board game that traps a group of college students in a haunted sorority house is both compelling and original, with the potential to appeal to a wide audience interested in horror and psychological thrillers. The script's focus on the characters' personal struggles and trauma adds depth and emotional resonance, making it stand out from more conventional horror fare.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The incorporation of a cursed game that ties the characters' fates to supernatural forces.
  • Plot Twist: The revelation that the house has a cyclical curse that repeats every fifty years.
  • Innovative Ideas: The use of Polaroids and hair dolls as supernatural elements that connect the characters to their fears.

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Dream Boy

When a pastel board game called Dream Boy awakens a fifty-year-old sorority curse, a trauma-scarred college senior must face the stalker who haunted her past and the house's monstrous bargains to save her sisters and reclaim her life.

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When a pastel board game called Dream Boy awakens a fifty-year-old sorority curse, a trauma-scarred college senior must face the stalker who haunted her past and the house's monstrous bargains to save her sisters and reclaim her life.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

The script for "Dream Boy" offers a fresh take on the haunted house/supernatural horror genre by grounding the story in the very real trauma and vulnerabilities of its protagonist, Riley. The exploration of how the past can haunt us, both literally and figuratively, gives the script a depth and emotional resonance that sets it apart. Additionally, the script's unique blend of psychological horror, occult mythology, and sorority sisterhood creates a compelling and distinctive narrative that would appeal to a wide audience seeking an intelligent, unsettling horror experience.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The incorporation of a cursed game that ties the characters' fates to their past traumas.
  • Plot Twist: The revelation that Sue has been manipulating events and is connected to the malevolent entity.
  • Innovative Ideas: The use of Polaroid photos as a means of surveillance and supernatural connection.

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Thriller Horror Mystery Drama Action

Apex

When a buried Army bioweapon wakes the Rocky Mountains, a Colorado wildlife officer discovers she is the key to the contagion—and becomes the mountain’s new apex in a brutal choice between human survival and evolutionary ascension.

Thriller Horror Mystery
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When a buried Army bioweapon wakes the Rocky Mountains, a Colorado wildlife officer discovers she is the key to the contagion—and becomes the mountain’s new apex in a brutal choice between human survival and evolutionary ascension.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

Apex uniquely blends ecological horror with military conspiracy and body horror, positioning nature itself as a sentient, evolving antagonist. Unlike typical creature features, it explores transformation as symbiotic evolution rather than mere infection, with a protagonist who doesn't fight the monster but becomes its apex. The script's environmental commentary and psychological depth elevate it beyond standard genre fare, offering a sophisticated take on humanity's relationship with nature and scientific hubris.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The transformation of Clare into a predatory creature, exploring themes of evolution and survival.
  • Plot Twist: Clare's realization that her father's experiments have led to her current condition, intertwining personal and environmental horror.
  • Distinctive Setting: The remote and eerie Rocky Mountains serve as both a beautiful backdrop and a menacing character in the story.

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APEX

When a remote mountain’s ecosystem mutates into a hive mind, a Colorado wildlife officer (whose father once worked at the secret lab) must confront her family’s past and a rising apex predator — and ultimately decide whether to save the town or become the mountain’s new guardian.

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When a remote mountain’s ecosystem mutates into a hive mind, a Colorado wildlife officer (whose father once worked at the secret lab) must confront her family’s past and a rising apex predator — and ultimately decide whether to save the town or become the mountain’s new guardian.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

APEX distinguishes itself through its sophisticated blending of eco-horror, military conspiracy, and biological science fiction with a deeply personal transformation story. Unlike standard creature features, it explores themes of human interference with nature through the lens of a protagonist who becomes part of the ecosystem she's trying to control. The script's unique selling point is its commitment to making the protagonist's transformation both terrifying and thematically inevitable, creating a memorable anti-hero arc that resonates with contemporary environmental anxieties.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The connection between Clare's infection and the mountain's supernatural elements, blending body horror with environmental themes.
  • Major Twist: Clare's transformation into a more primal being, embracing her connection to the Alpha creature, which challenges traditional horror tropes.
  • Distinctive Setting: The remote and eerie Rocky Mountains serve as both a beautiful backdrop and a menacing character in the story.