Checkmate

Two couples, two kids and a winter lodge. It's family game night - who's ready to play?

Type:

Short

Status:

Available for Free

Page Count:

7pp

Genre:

Horror

Budget:

Shoestring

Age Rating:

Everyone

Story & Logistics

Cast Size:

Few

Locations:

Single

Characters

Lead Role Ages:

Female Adult, Female under 13, Male Adult, Male under 13

Advanced

Subgenre:

Cannibalism

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Submitted: 2016-Sep-24

Last Updated: 2022-Nov-13

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The Writer: J.E. Clarke

Known for her unique characters and plots, J.E. Clarke has optioned her feature length horror, " Containment " with Primestar Film Group (director Mike Elliott of Scorpion King 4 attached), her SF feature " Stream " with Purryburry Productions, John Noble of " Fringe " and " Lord of the Rings " previously attached. Her fantasy/SF " Evergreen " (cowritten for Adam Zeulhke of Zenoscope Productions), is currently in preproduction, along with Entanglement (Director/Cowriter David Manocchio), and international thriller Blood Type (Director/Cowriter Dan Thorens.) Currently seeking representation, Ms. Clarke's portfolio of work is also available at http://www.philclarkejr.com/jec.html. Go to bio

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