Synopsis/Details
Drifter Will is left for dead in the apocalyptic desert badlands and found by farm girl Jess who takes him back to her farm.
Agreeing to help her get medication for her dying friend, Will travels with her to a fairground-like trade post. Their relationship blossoms fast, but during an attack on the market, Will is kidnapped by marauders.
Will finds himself on a battle-ready road-train named The Juggernaut, commanded by Hayden, an ex-military colonel with ambitions to lead a civil war. Meanwhile one of Hayden’s associates has followed Jess back to her farm. Will witnesses the Juggernaut in action, storming another truck like a pirate ship on the highway, showing no mercy.
Will escapes dramatically with Hayden's prized possession, a military buggy known as the Hammertail. Fleeing back to Jess, Will returns only to realize he’s leading the bad guys right to her door.
All Accolades & Coverage
Spotlit on the Black List with a sub score of 8.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Hero's Journey
Story Situation:
Disaster
Story Conclusion:
Happy
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Bad Man, Dereliction of Duty, Duty, Good Man, Punishment, Wrong
Cast Size:
Many
Locations:
Few
Special Effects:
Blood, Blue/green screen, Minor cgi, Significant pyrotechnics, Stunt rigs/wire systems
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Adult, Male Adult, Male Middle Aged, Male over 45
Hero Type:
Ordinary
Villian Type:
Corrupted
Stock Character Types:
Damsel in distress, Everyman, Farmer's daughter, Outlaw, Tomboy, Wise old man
Advanced
Subgenre:
Chase, Desert Epic, Heroic Bloodshed, Military, Shoot-out, Straight Action
Subculture:
Anarcho-punk
Action Elements:
Hand to Hand Combat, Physical Stunts, Pyrotechnics, Vehicular Stunts, Weaponry
Equality & Diversity:
Diverse Cast, Female Protagonist, Passes Bechdel Test
Time Period:
Near future
Country:
United States of America (USA)
