A long-forgotten serial killer known as the Smiley Face killer returns for his last surviving victim and one true-crime podcaster is trying to uncover whos behind the mask.
Type:
Feature
Status:
Seeking finance
Page Count:
120pp
Genre:
Horror
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
17+
Synopsis/Details
On the haunting anniversary of Harry Mayers' death, a notorious Southern California serial killer known as the Smiley Face killer resurfaces, hungry for his final prey. For years, the Smiley Face Killer terrorized young college women, leaving a trail of death and destruction from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. Now, one determined true-crime podcaster seeks to uncover the elusive killer's true identity by speaking with the only surviving victim - Iris. Iris has been trying to live a peaceful life in obscurity, but her past continues to haunt her. She is relentless in her quest to uncover the truth, regardless of the danger that may come her way. With each passing moment, the killer grows bolder and more vicious. Someone is after her, and they know everything about her past. Iris must confront her demons head-on, knowing that her every move is being watched. The stakes are high, and she has no choice but to face the Smiley Face killer and his twisted motives.
All Accolades & Coverage

Independent Horror Movie Awards 2022 - Winner: Best Feature Script

The International Horror Hotel 2022 - Winner - 3rd Place Best Suspense/Thriller

L.A. Sci-Fi & Horror Festival - Award Winner - Best Screenplay 2022

GLIFF - Golden Lemur - Honorable Mention - Best Screenplay 2022

Lonely Wolf #23LWIFF - Nominee - Best Screenplay 2022

Hollywood Blood Horror Festival - Finalist - Best Screenplay 2022

Arrow International Film Festival - Best Screenplay 2022

Hollywood Blood Horror Festival - Best Screenplay 2022

Eternal International Film Festival - Official Selection 2023

Geneve Awards - Official Selection 2023

Grand New York Film Awards - Official Selection 2023

Bloodstained Indie Film Festival: Sci-Fi Horror Action - Official Selection 2022

Golden Giraffe International Film Festival - Official Selection 2022

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The Writer: Robert Palmer

Robert A. Palmer was born in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1977. When he was just eight years old, his family relocated to the suburbs of Philly, where Robert's passion for filmmaking began to take root. Throughout high school, Robert honed his craft by creating short films for his classmates. His love of filmmaking continued to blossom in college, where he produced comedic shorts, a calling card during a pre-YouTube era. In the late 2000s, Robert decided to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a filmmaker in Los Angeles. He spent several years working in unscripted TV, where he gained valuable experience in production. In 2008, Robert created his first short film, Elysian, a… Go to bio
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