An alien invasion turns a family's trick-or-treating routine into a nightmare and a struggle for survival.
Type:
Short
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
17pp
Genre:
Horror, Sci-Fi
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
13+
Synopsis/Details
The Wilkersons' trick-or-treating routine turns into a struggle for survival as an alien invasion turns their world upside down. In an attempt to escape the city, Alison is wounded, and Aaron loses his life. Alison digs deep and prevails in getting her two children, Alfie and Lia, out of the city and parks the SUV near a remote beach. As she rests, the two siblings sneak onto the beach and stumble upon the remains of an unknown species. Lia gets a bad vibe as the ocean becomes more restless and the birds vanish. She warns her brother and wants to return to the car. Alfie brushes her off, so Lia heads back alone. Alfie's curiosity gets the best of him, and he pokes at the weird Glob. It explodes and reveals a small alien creature. Instead of fleeing, Alfie moves in for a closer look, and the creature attacks him. Alfie's scream echos down an empty beach. Meanwhile, Lia is in the car worrying about her brother as the surrounding vegetation boils with a legion of advancing creatures.
All Accolades & Coverage

Austin After Dark Film Festival (2022) - Best Dark Science Fiction,
Scriptwriters & Co International Festival (2022) - Award Winner for Best Short,
The Thing In The Basement Horror Fest (2021) - Best Science Fiction,
Austin Film Festival (2020) - Second Rounder,
Creative World Awards Screenwriting Competition (2020) - Finalist,
Austin Spotlight Film Festival (2020) - Best Comedy (The wrong genre. I still don't get why, but you take what you can get)

All content on ScriptRevolution.com is the intellectual property of the respective authors. Do not use or reproduce scripts without permission, even for educational purposes.
Want to read this script? You must join the revolution first. Don't worry, it's free, easy, and everyone's welcome.

This Script Is Loved By 2 Readers

Nicholas Zingarelli's picture
Aaron Ridenour's picture

The Writer: Meik V. Fischer

Meik Fischer is a storyteller at heart — an award-winning screenwriter, author, and former rock band frontman with a passion for words in every form. His writing journey has taken him across genres, continents, and stages, from crafting lyrics performed at over 100 gigs to penning screenplays that have been recognized in competitions around the world. When he’s not writing, Meik explores the creative edge of technology, producing lyric videos for original and AI-generated music and supporting indie film projects. With a love for travel and a knack for making people laugh or think (sometimes both), his books aim to entertain, inspire, and connect. Go to bio
Meik V. Fischer's picture
Agency: Looking
Agent: Looking
Manager: Looking