
Synopsis/Details
Arriving back in his rural hometown on the east coast, NICO is ready for a fresh start for his wife, AMANDA, and their kids, BOBBY and JOSEPH. After twenty years away, he is nervous about working at the family’s winery but is grateful to have a nice country house in a quiet, safe neighborhood. They even have a local cop, JERMAINE, living right next door.
After a lavish but awkward welcome home party hosted by his mother, VICTORIA, Nico and his family settle into their “new normal.” However, he soon finds himself at odds with his older brother, SEB and uncle GIO, when they falsely accuse him of sabotaging the workplace. Nico begins to question whether coming back was the right move.
Venturing into town, Nico has a chance encounter with an albino barber named ELI and his book dealer friend, FITZ. The odd duo claim to be vampire hunters and give Nico the shocking news that his ancestors are the Undead. Recognizing that his children are now in danger and being targeted by his own mother and her brood for an ancient blood ritual, Nico and Amanda try to figure a way out of this hellish nightmare.
When Fitz is murdered and their children are abducted, Nico, Amanda, and Eli storm the family estate in an all out blood bath. Outnumbered and overpowered by Seb, Nico must unleash his inner beast to save his children.
All Accolades & Coverage
Quarterfinalist, Final Draft - Big Break 2020
Quarterfinalist, ScreenCraft Horror Competition 2020
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Hero's Journey
Story Situation:
Vengeance taken for kin upon kin
Story Conclusion:
Bitter-sweet
Linear Structure:
Linear
Cast Size:
Several
Locations:
Several
Special Effects:
Blood, Blue/green screen, Prosthetics, Significant cgi, Stunt rigs/wire systems
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Adult, Male Adult, Male Teenager, Male under 13
Hero Type:
Ordinary
Villian Type:
Supernatural
Advanced
Subgenre:
Supernatural, Vampire, Witchcraft, Wolf/Werewolf
Subculture:
Vampire lifestyle
Action Elements:
Hand to Hand Combat, Physical Stunts, Weaponry
Equality & Diversity:
Diverse Cast, Passes Bechdel Test
Life Topics:
Coming of Age
Super Powers:
Physics or reality manipulation
Time Period:
Contemporary times
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Time of Year:
Autumn/Fall
Relationship Topics:
Family