Submission Samples from the Supernatural Genre

Title: The Companion

Logline: A reclusive spinster in a shabby Martha's Vineyard mansion tries to escape the ghosts of her past by hiring a strange girl to care for her invalid brother.

Synopsis: Priscilla Bannister hires Judy Jones as an overnight companion for Priscilla's younger brother Russell. Russell Bannister is the only survivor of an auto accident in 1955 that killed two children and their babysitter as the group walked home from the annual Vineyard Fair. Russell's injuries have left him confined to an upstairs bedroom in the family's summer home. Priscilla has been charged with his care since the accident, a virtual recluse, living off the family trust fund, addicted to alcohol, cigarettes and prescription medicine. She dreads the arrival of the Fair with the deadly memories it brings, as well as some mysterious children who torment her at night during the annual event. Priscilla exploits her newfound freedom to hook up with an aging Lothario, who encourages her to sell the house and leave with him. Her attempt to start a new life ends in tragedy, as Priscilla is unable to escape the consequences of her past. (WGAE Registration # 136563)

Title: Eden's Fallen Shaman

Logline: When the brilliance of fraternal twins is overshadowed by an ominous presence, misfortune severs a close relationship and jealousy unleashes a metaphysical rage only a loving sibling can end.

Synopsis: Eden's Fallen Shaman Synopsis by: Anthony B. Thornhill Our story begins outside Pittsburgh, P.A. Blaine and Blake Anderson's birth into our world is marked by a torrential thunderstorm and a date( June 6, 1966) that arouses fear of an evil omen in the twins maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley. At the age of five, their father Eric Anderson, virtually absent in the home, has embarked on a bank robbing spree, fueled by tormenting memories of sexual abuse he experienced as a child at the hands of his morally bankrupt parents. Eric's bottled rage lands him on Death Row for the murder of a police sergeant. Helen Anderson, Blaine and Blake's mother, move in with her parents and start a bed and breakfast business with riding stables and a petting zoo at which the family lives and works.

Title: LUX

Logline: Could be the "light" the real protagonist of a story?

Synopsis: A priest studying in Rome is suddenly involved in a series of satanic murders. Magnetically fascinated by his cosmology Professor, a mysterious, cute woman, he will finally end up as the main suspect. Only through the "light" he will be able to find the great answer to the eternal struggle between good and evil.

Title: The Mirror

Logline: You will laugh, you will cry, you will be terrified for these three kids and the nightmare they are living.

Synopsis: Emily and her friend Jason find an old handwritten book of magic spells. After trying a spell on a mirror they accidentally find themselves back in 1953 with a young girl named Genny that's being haunted by a dark hooded menace. The three kids go on an emotional journey together packed full with edge of your seat fright and some disturbing revelations about who Genny really is. WGAW #1235601

Title: HEAT WAVE

Logline: An Iraq War veteran, and his ex-girl friend cop, take on the king of gargoyles in New York City to solve a missing woman

Synopsis: When Jack Conlon, an Iraq War Veteran and struggling newspaper writer is thrown out of a New York City bar one night into the back alley, he witnesses a woman being abducted. When he checks out of a Veteran

Title: Jane Doe Rocks

Logline: Two lost souls, one nameless and trapped in the folds of her madness, and the other, famous and struggling with his addiction, find each other in world where it's their destiny to help one another.

Synopsis: A near dead Jane Doe is pulled out of a lake the same night Richie Lamers, a popular rock star collapses on stage. Both are taken to a mental hospital where Richie is introduced to a less then privileged rehabilitation program, and a zombie-like Jane is committed to an unsecured ward for trouble women. In the garden, Richie finds Jane sitting by herself. He is shocked by how much she looks like his wife. Jane Doe looks at Richie and remembers Devon, her beloved boyfriend. The rock star graduates from the program, ready to face the world. A rainstorm causes Jane to remember how she was tortured in a boat by two thugs the night she was discovered in the lake. Richie visits Jane and she hands him a list. Richie promises to help her. Later, Jane secretly leaves the hospital and finds an old car. She drives out to the place where the thugs kidnapped her and killed Devon. With guns in hand, she kills the men, then smiles, no longer afraid, she turns the gun on herself and pulls the trigger

Title: REVELATION

Logline: The PENTAGON'S PROPHECY PROGRAM, may be President, DOROTHY JOHNSON'S, best advice when it comes to expected terrorist threats, but then it may just spell out the end of the world.

Synopsis: The story centers around a young expectant couple, DANIEL COLLINS, a gaming programmer, and TINA CHRISTIANSON, a classically trained dancer, who find themselves, divinely, wrapped up in the intelligence affairs of the US government. The action moves from the Roman destruction of Jerusalem, AD 70 by TITUS, to the present day, where in the city faces annihilation by a nuclear terrorist threat. A terrorist threat which would ultimately lead to World War III. Creating Utopia, Danny's, dream, game program, was supposed to be his, and Tina's ticket to a secure and comfortable life, what he didn't realise was how hard life can get when a computer game becomes a matter of national security. Revelation is a story of the end of days, however, it is also a story of hope. A civil war for the souls of mankind, and control of heaven, romantic fantasy wrapped in a suspense thriller with a decidedly poignant twist. This movie will require very innovative CGI, and will make a lot of money.

Title: Hitheran Crux

Logline: What would come after you if you wronged the dead?

Synopsis: Abby Winter 1210 Harrison St., #1 Denver, CO 80206 phone - (303)377-0167 email - xeefrog@earthlink.net Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: Kastinar works for a law firm devoted to helping trophy wives acquire the inheritance they feel they deserve from their dying husbands. Once a body dies, however, the man doesn't always go with it. Often, the spirit visits the attorney who drafted his will, demanding retribution. Kastinar then comes to negotiate with the angry spirit. Although she is gifted in managing the dead, the ghost of Mr. Killingsman will not cooperate. Around this time she meets a stranger named Morticus. Soon she becomes the object of a vicious ghostly attack that intensifies when she discovers she is no longer fighting to save only herself. Why does Morticus change after visiting the site of a murder from 1895? Hitheran Crux is a ghost story about the agonizing need to protect love. Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

Title: Eternity

Logline: In 2242 A.D. astronauts venture on an intergalactic space odyssey traveling through time to uncover the greatest mystery of our universe, to find out answers to life's most pressing questions.

Synopsis: In 2242AD a group of astronauts and robots venture on a unique space journey back in time to uncover the secrets of mankind's existence in the universe. They travel far beyond the edge of our universe in order to meet its Creator and witness creation. As God creates various creatures, Satan, who is one of God's angels at that time has ego which leads him to believe that with his God-given powers he can take care of a dominion, as a god besides God. The vast majority of creatures disagree with Satan. Creatures who never question God's absolute authority are classified as angels. Yet, the minute egoistic minority that agrees with him in various extents is in the billions. After giving the rebels sufficient chances to denounce their crime and submit to Him, God decides to exile the hard core rebels on planet Earth, to give them yet another chance to redeem them. In trying to prove his own god-hood, the devil plans to defame God's name through religious violence and idolization of humans.

Title: Pegas End

Logline: Doah Tapier killed 10,578 people. Before he died.

Synopsis: Death is Executioner Tapier's trade. Decapitation by sword, bludgeoning with a dull ax, slow, torturous death of one thousand cuts - he has mastered them all. In a time when death sentences can be bought from corrupt judges, Doah wants nothing more than to kill his prisoners quickly and efficiently - his increasing celebrity means nothing to him. In fact, the very idea of being civil to people has never crossed his mind. Until he meets Pegas. A woman with a glowing smile and sharp tongue, Pegas is chosen to be his correspondent. She finds his business conduct vile, and his bullying behavior incredibly rude. Yet he kills people with such kindness. Death itself is quite pleased with Doah's methods, and sends a spirit to reward him with a gift. Unable to decide on a gift, they give Doah a choice. Once he chooses poorly, the spirit has no choice but to mortally wound Pegas.