Synopsis/Details
“Dark Horde” is about Franco Ravenna, a Genoese soldier in 14th century Crimea, who fights to defend the Black Sea city of Caffa from the invading Mongol army. When the Mongol leader, Jani Beg Khan, launches Bubonic plague-infected soldiers over the city walls, the Genoese must abandon the city. However, a small group of soldiers and citizens are left stranded. Franco leads the group to a nearby village, which is soon attacked by a terrifying alien creature. Determined to protect the remaining Genoese people, Franco approaches Jani Beg for help. He is turned down initially, but then Jani Beg's second-in-command, Zenjin Bator, enlists him to help find and destroy what turns out to be at least two creatures. The alliance between the Muslim and Christian soldiers is an uneasy one, but with time running out they must work together to save humanity.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Set Mission
Story Situation:
Self-sacrifice for an ideal
Story Conclusion:
Surprise Twist
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Duty
Cast Size:
Many
Locations:
Several
Special Effects:
Animatronics/puppets, Blue/green screen, Significant cgi
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Adult, Male Adult
Hero Type:
Gifted
Villian Type:
Pure Evil
Stock Character Types:
Supersoldier, Tragic hero
Advanced
Subgenre:
Action/Adventure, Action Suspense-Thriller, Aliens/Extra-Terrestrial Encounters, Blockbuster, Creature Feature, Heroic Bloodshed, Medieval/Dark Ages, Sci-Fi Action, Zombies
Action Elements:
Hand to Hand Combat, Physical Stunts, Pyrotechnics, Weaponry
Equality & Diversity:
Diverse Cast
Life Topics:
Death
Super Powers:
Physical or mental domination
Time Period:
Late Middle Ages
Country:
Ukraine
Time of Year:
Autumn/Fall
Illness Topics:
Physical
Relationship Topics:
Bonding, Romance, Sexual activity
