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Oasisby John Porter
A horror/dark comedy script about a rich young man who sells his soul to a mysterious old stranger for a drink of water
Genre: Horror
7 pages
Genre: Horror
7 pages
Night Attackby Christine Whitlock
Remote farm, lone woman. An old farm woman getting ready for bath is attacked.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
3 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
3 pages
Fansby Steven Burton
John sits alone in an empty theater to wait for a Greta Garbo film to begin, and then Kathy, a stranger, sits next to him. Confrontation ignites; technical problems delay the screening, humor, and then this couple share surprise revelations.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
12 pages
Genre: Romantic Comedy
12 pages
Rumpled: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskinby Mark Littleton
The Prez needs money and Sawanna can weave straw into gold through Rumpelstiltskin but when she offers her first baby to him, things go haywire. Funny, with 9 more bizarre fairy tales to follow.
Genre: Animation
10 pages
Genre: Animation
10 pages
So Many Optionsby George & Tammy Klembith
A Hit man offers his victims options -
A Hemingway Special
The Sylvia Plath
Heath Ledger Cocktail
So many choices, but you're still gonna die!
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
A Pair of Silk Stockingsby John Porter
Based on Kate Chopin's short story, this fantasy shows how an impoverished young mother takes care of her three little children and herself, too.
Genre: Fantasy
3 pages
Genre: Fantasy
3 pages
MR Test 3 Movieby MR Test 3
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Genre: Musical
44 pages
Cast Size: 7+ Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Musical
44 pages
Cast Size: 7+ Main/Supporting Roles
The Poker Gameby Robert C. Frostholm
A man, substituting for a player in a poker game, may get more than he bargained for.
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Scare the Little Trick or Treatersby Steve Prevosto
A married couple want to scare trick or treaters with a frightful CD playing on their front porch speakers. But when they carve pumpkins found growing within a graveyard, the paranormal and horrific spirits invade their house and terrify them instead.
Genre: Horror
23 pages
Genre: Horror
23 pages
As Life Goes Byby Chris Ossman
Some say you remeber everything about your life before you die: Do you really?
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Just Callby Catherine Hardin
A daughter grows up after her soldier father commits suicide.
(Veteran issues, short)
Genre: Drama
3 pages
Genre: Drama
3 pages
Sadie Hawkinsby Stephen Camelio
In this teen-adventure-comedy, a high school girl's life turns into an action film when she decides to ask a popular boy to a Sadie Hawkins dance.
Genre: Action/Adventure
14 pages
Genre: Action/Adventure
14 pages
After the Fogby Justin M. Sloan
When a teenage girl rows out to an island in the lake by her house, she discovers a boy she thought dissapeared long ago, and learns she must help him to escape the island if she hopes to save herself.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
18 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
18 pages
A Day in the Shark Tankby John Keckhaver
Unprovoked, a predator takes two innocent lives on the street.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
10 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
10 pages
The Purchaseby Kenneth Lemm
Seemingly insignificant purchases have major impacts on the lives of five New Yorkers.
Genre: Drama
17 pages
Genre: Drama
17 pages
Alley Cat Catastropheby Alice Albrecht
I created this series. It starts with a Christmas book, then the carnival book then on to the toy store... with other scenarios in store. This would make a great Pixar or Disney series, but I need to make a short. Are you and animator? Lets team up.
Genre: Animation
24 pages
Genre: Animation
24 pages
You're Only As Youngby Ramona Baillie
A teen influences an old woman's life when she gives her an ipod.
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Two Bites of the Cherryby Barbara Cromie
They say what goes around comes around and sometimes this works in the most intriguing way!
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
Working Lateby Elisa Pasquali
Dr. Sandra Daley is the only employee left one night at the Gelmer Biotech Building. So who is making all those other noises?
Suspense/Horror/Thriller. Low budget, one location. Twist ending. Strong female lead.
Genre: Horror
8 pages
Genre: Horror
8 pages
Sacrificeby Aatish Thakerar
A prisoner awaiting his sentence is given the chance to take his life back - but at a price.
Genre: Drama
7 pages
Genre: Drama
7 pages
Deep and Subtle Darknessby Andre T. Hibler
A mediocre detective conducts an inept investigation that falsely incarcerates a well respected, Christian financial officer while the real culprit goes virtually unnoticed. Meanwhile, the accountant's son, as a result of this debacle, may loss his well deserved scholarship to Dallas Seminary.
Genre: Drama
40 pages
Genre: Drama
40 pages
Mr. Spooky and the Typewriter from Hellby Ben Scarlato
An insane ringmaster and a serial killer wearing a rabbit mask take several teenagers hostage.
Genre: Horror
13 pages
Genre: Horror
13 pages
To Have And To Holdby Darren J Seeley
On the eve of what would have been their wedding anniversary, a distraught man makes love to his wife again, despite her passing on months before
Genre: Horror
7 pages
Genre: Horror
7 pages
Wank Bankby Chris Leonard
Andy still pines for the love of his life who dumped him two years ago. When he accidentally meets her again he considers calling her, setting off a chain of events that build to a bittersweet climax.
Genre: Drama
8 pages
Genre: Drama
8 pages
Spousal Protection Programby Eric Ingram
A husband-in-hiding recounts the last days of his turbulent marriage and his harrowing escape from his deranged wife.
Genre: Comedy
8 pages
Genre: Comedy
8 pages
The Book With No Nameby Alan Adler
A book that hungers for stories finds suspense in its blankness and tragedy in the whiteness of every page.
Genre: Animation
9 pages
Genre: Animation
9 pages
Letting Goby Justin M. Sloan
Two young men ride the chairlift while snowboarding, but when they reach the top their boards aren't there and when they look for them, they find their own bodies. They must overcome their issues to move on.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
10 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
10 pages
The Ghost of the Aztec Princessby kathleen Stevens
This intriguing tale revolves around two Students who embark on a trip to Central America to research ancient ruins in a remote valley, supposedly haunted by the ghost of an Aztec Princess wearing a wedding dress, the reason for which will soon become apparent when one of them suddenly disappears without trace, culminating in his friend's realization that the former is the Princess's deceased lover from a millennia ago, reincarnated.
Genre: Action/Adventure
10 pages
Genre: Action/Adventure
10 pages
Tony TVby James McCormick
An unscrupulous journalist uncovers the secret of a health guru’s seemingly eternal youth but quickly realises he’d have been better off never knowing.
Genre: Sci-Fi
12 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
12 pages
Two Sides of the Same Coinby Cleveland Gilreath
If your two kids were murdered and you were forced to kill your wife, could you forgive the one responsible or would you exact your revenge? (Faith based story)
Genre: Drama
16 pages
Genre: Drama
16 pages
The Three Cartsby Charles Webb
A grocery cart thief teaches 15 year old Amy the truth about the real world of work.
Genre: Comedy
11 pages
Genre: Comedy
11 pages
The Walawacker's Big Breakby Charles Webb
A dead stranger in their bathroom may be the best thing to ever happen to the bad luck Walawacker family.
Genre: Comedy
45 pages
Genre: Comedy
45 pages
Everything is Realby Chris Ossman
A new homeowner discovers a box containing what looks to be a million tiny parts and a set of assembly instructions in his new garage. While attempting to put it together, an old man (his new neighbor) is passing by and knows what the mysterious machine is and what it can do.
Genre: Fantasy
5 pages
Genre: Fantasy
5 pages
Bar Sceneby Robert Cox
A man wakes up in a bar with no memory of how he got there. The only other person there is an enegmatic bartender and no way out.
Genre: Fantasy
5 pages
Genre: Fantasy
5 pages
Macho Menby Tom Deiker
"Macho Men" -- Dark Comedy. Trucker is harassed by bikers at a bar, retaliates where it hurts. 1-scene, 11 pages. Cast of 4: 3 men, 1 woman. Simple set (diner), biker costumes, no special effects. General Audience. ©PAu3516296
Stageplay version performed at the Producers Club, New York, New York.
Genre: Comedy
11 pages
Genre: Comedy
11 pages
Man of His Dreamsby Virgil Wade
When a man realizes that the gruesome murders committed by a faceless serial killer in his dreams are real, he knows that he must go to sleep to save the next victim.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
11 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
11 pages
Fear the Nightby William Blackmon
A college student studying myth and religion in school has a real-life supernatural encounter.
Genre: Horror
17 pages
Genre: Horror
17 pages
The Caretakersby Peter West
The owner of a Funeral Home in a rural town harvests the body parts of his unsuspecting caretakers, including their dog!. Twist ending. Black humour. One primary location. Minimal cast. Potential for sequels or extension to feature.
Genre:
17 pages
Genre:
17 pages
Spider Daddyby Wayne E. Johnson
A strange spider bites a divorced father on a weekend outing with his young son and, on Halloween, his son
finds he has more to fear than costumed ghouls and goblins when he arrives at Dad’s for trick-or-treating.
Genre: Horror
23 pages
Genre: Horror
23 pages
The Deputyby Alan Barkley
In frontier Arizona, a Sheriff must confront an unpredictable felon barricaded in his house with his young wife as hostage. 4 characters. 1 location. 10 pages.
Genre: Western
10 pages
Genre: Western
10 pages
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