A narcissistic artist's insatiable ego and disdain for others lead him into a grotesque world where a demonic father and daughter prey on human talent, transforming ambition into a horrifying feast for their monstrous offspring.
Type:
Short
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
44pp
Genre:
Horror, Thriller
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
17+
Synopsis/Details
"Outstanding Talent" delves into the chilling world of Luke, a conceited and arrogant artist who believes his talent is unmatched. His world is shaken when Vanessa, the enigmatic and beautiful daughter of his company's owner, Quinn, enters the scene. Vanessa, a deceptive siren, begins to "promote" Luke's colleagues, Harry and Donald, to seemingly lucrative positions, all while subtly undermining Luke's confidence and challenging his inflated self-worth. As Luke's professional standing crumbles, his personal life follows suit, leaving him isolated and desperate. Driven by a thirst for validation and a desire to reclaim his perceived rightful place, he finally succumbs to Vanessa's manipulative "offer" of a promotion, leading him directly to her father, Quinn. Here, the true horror unfolds: Quinn reveals his demonic nature and the horrifying truth behind the "promotions." Harry and Donald, along with other "talented" individuals, have been gruesomely harvested to feed Quinn's monstrous, physically distorted children, who require human essence to develop their own "talent" and human forms. Luke, deemed the "perfect choice" due to his raw ambition, becomes the next victim, devoured by Vanessa in her true, grotesque form. The film culminates in a chilling scene of Vanessa purging the remnants of Luke, highlighting the cyclical and predatory nature of Quinn's family.

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.

The Writer: Bernard Mersier

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Some of my work that's been produced include two stage plays. "The same woman in me." "Family abuse" which is also part of an anthology I've written titled "Mirrors with no images." The feature film I have in production is titled "The heartbreaker.” Go to bio
Bernard Mersier's picture