"Motel Obscura" follows JACK, a weary, hollow-eyed drifter navigating a desolate highway at night. He encounters LILY, a defiant teenager with a hardened expression, hitchhiking by the roadside. Their initial, tense interaction reveals their contrasting yet kindred spirits as they share the road.
Jack, a former skip tracer with a turbulent past marked by failed marriages and prison time, and Lily, a runaway fleeing an oppressive home environment, form an unlikely alliance. Their journey leads them to a secluded diner and eventually to the enigmatic Motel Obscura.
At the motel, Jack and Lily stumble upon a horrifying operation: a snuff film ring run by ruthless gangsters led by FRANK DI NATALE. As they dig deeper, they uncover the extent of the depravity and corruption within the motel's walls. The discovery of this sinister enterprise pushes Jack and Lily to their limits, forcing them to confront their darkest fears and secrets.
Determined to put an end to the horrors they have uncovered, Jack and Lily devise a plan to take down Di Natale and his gang. Their quest for justice culminates in a brutal and bloody confrontation, where they exact vengeance on Di Natale, dismantling the snuff film ring and liberating the motel from its malevolent grip.
"Motel Obscura" blends elements of suspense, drama, and dark humor, offering a gritty, character-driven narrative with the potential for a visually captivating and emotionally resonant film. The story explores themes of redemption, revenge, and the unbreakable bond formed between two lost souls in the face of unimaginable evil.
Outstanding Screenplays Feature Competition (2024) - Quarterfinalist