KILL CREEK – Scott Thomas (Launch Pad)
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| Title: | KILL CREEK |
| Logline: | A publicity stunt sends four bestselling horror writers into a legendary haunted house on Halloween. What starts out as a simple exploitation of their popularity becomes a dangerous proposition when the house’s supernatural history turns out to be all too true and they find themselves all writing the exact same sinister book upon returning home. |
| Pitch: | THE CONJURING meets THE SHINING |
| Writer: | Scott Thomas |
| Genre: | Horror | Supernatural |
| Why to Read: | The kind of storytelling that will make you angry every time you have to turn away, this manuscript is completely engrossing, combining an inventive premise with genuine scares, a creepy atmosphere, and effortlessly distinctive and three-dimensional lead characters. This is psychological horror at its best, with each of the leads set up with unique fears to exploit, organic backstories, and believable arcs. The writer is adept at delving into the minds of the characters and presenting their unique points of view in an engaging way through elevated, literary prose that never skimps on the thrills and exudes a thorough knowledge of the horror genre. Combining modern self-aware horror like THE CONJURING with clear inspirations from classics of the genre, this is a well-executed, original premise with a ton of commercial potential. |
| Request: | CLICK HERE TO REQUEST THE MANUSCRIPT |
