Submission Samples from the Supernatural Genre

Title: Spirit Jumpers

Logline: When a struggling salesman's near death experience causes him to exchange identities with the spirit of an abusive man, he must regain his identity or his body will be replaced by this other spirit.

Synopsis: Alex Fischer's fear of water has been a burden to him for over half his life, as it has been slowly chipping away at his self-esteem. In an effort to boost Alex's confidence, his older brother, Doug, encourages him to face this fear head on by learning how to surf. Alex almost drowns and during his near death experience, switches identities with another spirit- the recently deceased husband of Alex's beautiful co-worker, Bethany Simmons. Now in the body of a man who was abusive and unfaithful when he was alive, Alex is highly motivated to regain his identity. Alex eventually manages to convince Doug that he truly is not who he appears to be and pleas for his help, because that is exactly what he is going to need. If Alex wants to regain his identity, he has no other choice but to commit murder. He must kill the body he wants to re-enter, thus forcing the impostor spirit out, so his spirit can transfer over.

Title: Prairie Bones

Logline: In this little haunted house on the prairie, buried secrets are darker than a fragile family can endure.

Synopsis: After losing three children, ETHAN and his pregnant wife, PEARL, are reduced to collecting Buffalo bones on a deserted prairie to survive. Settling the West in 1871 was tough, but worse when you add lies, ghosts and a deranged mind. Ethan tells Pearl he's going to work on the railroad. He arranges for his mother, GERTIE, to come and help deliver the new baby. He leaves in spite of Pearl's mental instability and Gertie arriving injured by an arrow. The injury turns deadly. Pearl is forced to walk through the wilderness for help. She gets to a neighbor's just as an Indian raid is in progress. After a horrific night hiding next to the bodies of a mother and teenage son, Pearl gives birth, alone among the dead. Meanwhile, the ghosts of Ethan and Pearl's children visit Gertie and their father with a warning. Then they go after Pearl. Ethan returns and must face his wife's insanity, the mysterious deaths of the children, and their shared guilt.

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: THE LEGEND OF THE GRAY MAN

Logline: The apparation of a man dressed in a gray slicker,hat and boots appears to locals to warn the inhabitants of pending danger during an approaching hurricane.

Synopsis: The Legend of The Gray Man is loosely based on and old Ghost Tale as told throughout Pawley's Island, SC dating back to the 1800's. Doug McAllister, a northern transplanted in the South with his wife and two daughters and mother-in-law (nearby)runs a local hardware/lumber store. Doug is a non-believer when it comes to the Supernatural, but after experiencing mother natures wrath that one evening, something changed his mind. While Sandy Fletcher, the local young weather guy from the mid-West, loves good ghost tales and searches for the truth behind the Legend. Sandy does find what he is looking for on that same night and before it transpires, he trys to warn others of impending danger as well.

Title: The Legend of The Gray Man

Logline: The apparition of a Man dressed in a Gray trench coat, hat and boots appears before major Hurricanes to warn the island's inhabitants of approaching danger. The Gray Man is there to help.

Synopsis: The Legend of The Gray Man is loosely based on an old Ghost tale as told throughout Pawley's Island, SC dating back to the 1800's. The story is based in Pawley's Island, SC where Doug McAllister lives with his wife (Bea), and two daughters (Debra and Sally) and a close relative (Olive - Mother of Bea). Doug, a family man, owns and runs a local Lumber/Hardware store. The Tale of the Gray Man resurrects each and every year toward the end of Summer, and yet the locals speak of him all year long. Many people have witnessed the appearance of a "Man" dressed in Gray rain gear during pending Hurricanes. Doug is a non-believer, and after experiencing mother - nature's wrath of destruction, he believes he saw something, something on that dark, haunting frightful night. Doug's character is likeable. He is a family man with a great heart. He is firm in his beliefs, yet flexible in nature. He decides to pursue his search for the Gray Man due to unforeseen circumstances.

Title: Supernatural - Season

Logline: When an unheard son of Bobby tries to find the fragments of the Spear of Destiny and give them to Lucifer in order to rescue his girlfriend, many curious events will happen to the Winchester´s lives.

Synopsis: Axel, 28 years old, a university professor, sees his life changes course after his girlfriend´s disappearance, when he suddenly receives a proposal from Lucifer: he is requested to find the fragments of the Spear of Destiny in exchange for his girlfriend´s life. In order to start his journey looking for the fragments Axel needs first to find the Winchester brothers and his friend Bobby, who is revealed to be Axel´s father. His arrival at the Winchester´s environment will bring happiness and at the same time disagreements to the friends. Since they do not know Axel´s real identity, this will generate many conflicts among the group and later they will discover that Axel´s death will be crucial to avoid the final judgment.

Title: The Forward Observer

Logline: An injured soldier returns from the Afghan War and finds that his family, the house he grew up in and his life pre-deployment don't exist and never have.

Synopsis: THE FORWARD OBSERVER is about a critically wounded Army officer who returns from the Afghan War and finds that his family, the house he grew up in and his life pre-deployment don't exist...and never have. His search for answers quickly leads him to a secret, off the radar, government paranormal research project that is housed under the grounds of an old abandoned Massachusetts State Mental Hospital. The researchers are not alone. The soldier soon discovers that the institution is a hotbed of paranormal activity. But it doesn't take him long to realize that it's not the dead that he has to worry about. This script requires limited locations and a 'relatively' small cast. The location for the 'State Hospital' could be any one of a number of similar abandoned facilities and the opening WW II 'French Countryside" can be shot locally. I think it would be a strong feature film. I know that it would work well on a network such as the SyFy Channel.

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: With Friends Like These

Logline: Guilt is the ghost that haunts us all.

Synopsis: The script centers around two life long teenage friends, Noah and Dirk. Dirk has always been a bully toward the weaker Noah, who has spent half his life in mental institutions. Dirk, a loathsome character, pulls a cruel prank on Noah while they're in the woods. The prank is pulled off flawlessly, it terrifies Noah into believing that supernatural forces are at work against him, and anyone he's close to. In the couple days following the prank, Noah's terror level peaks, as a series of questionable mishaps occur around him. Noah is convinced that his death is necessary to save the lives of his friends. Noah kills himself. Dirk decides to run from his guilt, so he moves to a small town. A streak of good luck follows him. But after some weird happenings, he begins questioning why he is so lucky, and believes Noah is responsible. The lines between a guilty conscience and the supernatural are blurred, as Dirk descends into a one track mind set of setting things right at any cost.

Title: THE DEVIL'S HUNTER

Logline: First killer then hunted, an heroic vietnam vet's hired to kill a devilish woman

Synopsis: Marcia will die. Young, beautiful, mysterious female. Now she seeks for someone who can kills her. Why ? That's the question that JIM BRADLEY has to answer fast. The chilling fact is that MARCIA FARWELL isn't a normal person. So a suspenseful chase starts between New Orleans swamps zone to Haiti. Jim must murder her in three days to gain the money. But very soon events turn unexpectedly in an increasing climax of terror. Jim is in a mortal trap. First killer. Then hunted. A strange love/hate relationship developes between the man and woman, with a series of disturbing surprises that build to an ultimate shoker of an ending. I'd like to submit this screenplay for your consideration. I look forward to hearing further from you. Thank you for your time and consideration. Wga Registration n° 132747 alberto bonanni Italy