
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)
Story & Logistics
Story Conclusion:
Tragic
Cast Size:
Few
Locations:
Single
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female under 13, Male under 13
Advanced
Subgenre:
Alien Invasion, Aliens/Extra-Terrestrial Encounters
Time Period:
Near future
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Time of Year:
Thanksgiving
Writer Style:
Stephen King