RED THREAD – Leif Johnson (Launch Pad)
0| The Launch Pad Feature Competition Presents… | |
| Title: | RED THREAD |
| Logline: | An anxious American in Tokyo befriends a mysterious woman who became famous for committing murder as a girl, and find they complete each other in the worst way. When their relationship blossoms into murder, they go on the run, embarking on a bloody journey of self-discovery across Japan. |
| Pitch: | THELMA AND LOUISE meets THE HANDMAIDEN |
| Writer: | Leif Johnson |
| Genre: | Drama | Romance | Thriller |
| Why to Read: | From its stunningly bloody opening sequence, this script exudes a dark, violent atmosphere that will draw you in to explore the depravity of humanity, and continually remind you that nothing is off limits. The nuanced and dangerous relationship between the two leads provides the emotional heart to an otherwise pitch-black thriller, which touches on themes of death, love, and violence in a truly original way. Despite their psychotic natures, the characters are relatable and believable, while the Japanese setting is used to maximum effect, adding to the unsettling tone and strangely beautiful horror. The kind of story that will stick in your mind and prompt endless conversation, this is a cult classic in the making. |
| Request: | CLICK HERE TO REQUEST THE SCRIPT |
