In a world shattered by endless quakes, one boy's genius defies the divide between utopia above and zombie hell below—will he save his family, or topple it all?
Type:
Feature
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
90pp
Genre:
Action, Drama, Horror, Thriller
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
13+
Based On:
Zombies!
Synopsis/Details
In "Quake World: A Thrilling Rebellion - Dive into the Chaos!" join teenage prodigy Edison Thomas as he battles through a dystopian future ravaged by relentless earthquakes. Set in 2047, Edison hacks into a high-tech utopia to save his sister from the zombie-like Screamers lurking below. This gripping Sci-Fi thriller merges heart-pounding action with themes of family loyalty and social inequality. Featuring a stellar cast, including Timothée Chalamet and Anya Taylor-Joy, this high-octane narrative promises stunning visuals and intense emotional stakes. Experience the struggle between courage and a ruthless AI system as Edison sparks a rebellion. Ready to face the quake? Like and share! #QuakeWorld #SciFiThriller #ZombieApocalypse #DystopianFuture #ActionMovie Pitch: Imagine a near-future Earth in 2047, where relentless, planet-shaking earthquakes have turned the world into a perpetual disaster zone. Triggered by unchecked geo-engineering and climate collapse, these quakes aren't just natural fury—they're a death sentence for the unprepared. Humanity's response? A global coalition unites to build Quake World: a constellation of elevated mega-cities, suspended high above the ruins on revolutionary shock absorbers that defy seismic chaos, creating pockets of utopian stability. But entry isn't for everyone. An AI overlord called "The System" coldly selects residents based on merit, intellect, and genetic viability, leaving the rejected masses—the "QuakeHeads"—to fend for themselves in the trembling Underworld below. There, constant vibrations inflict "Seismic Trauma Syndrome" (STS), a neurological nightmare that erodes minds, twisting survivors into "Screamers": feral, zombie-like horrors who howl in agony, driven by pain-fueled rage to hunt and swarm in packs. It's a brutal divide—paradise above, apocalypse below—exposing the raw inequities of survival in a broken world. At the heart of this cataclysm is Edison Thomas, a 16-year-old engineering prodigy from the fringes, whose genius earns him a golden ticket to Quake World. But the System bars his ailing mother and innocent little sister, Lila, condemning them to the Underworld's fate. When Edison witnesses his mother's horrifying transformation into a Screamer—her screams echoing the trauma of millions—he faces an impossible choice: ascend alone to safety, stay and risk mutation, or defy the System entirely. Opting for rebellion, Edison smuggles Lila into the city and hacks the roster to forge her place, but the AI detects the breach, unleashing the Hunters: cybernetic enforcers programmed to purge intruders with lethal precision. As chaos erupts, Edison's world collides with that of Rufus Johnny Jenkins, the enigmatic "half-wit genius" who invented the shock absorbers and The System itself. Once a celebrated visionary, Rufus was betrayed by the elite coalition for demanding universal access, exiled to the Underworld where partial STS has warped his brilliant mind into manic cunning. Now leading a ragtag QuakeHead resistance, Rufus orchestrates a massive breach, flooding Quake World's underbelly with Screamers in a bid for vengeance and equality. Edison, hunted and desperate, forms a fragile alliance with Rufus, uncovering hidden blueprints for a cure to STS while navigating betrayals, moral quakes, and escalating tremors that hint at Earth's core unraveling. Quake World is a pulse-pounding sci-fi thriller series blending the high-stakes dystopia of Elysium, the zombie horror of The Walking Dead, and the family-driven drama of The Last of Us. Across 23 episodes, it delves into themes of technological hubris, social inequality, and unbreakable bonds, with visceral quake sequences, evolving mutant threats, and characters who evolve from survivors to revolutionaries. Edison's journey from impulsive hacker to systemic reformer, Lila's fight against her own mutation, and Rufus's tragic quest for redemption drive a narrative that questions: In a world built on exclusion, can unity rise from the ruins? Perfect for streaming giants like Netflix, this franchise hooks with spectacle but lingers with depth, promising seasons of global uprisings and a feature film prequel exploring Rufus's fall. Buckle up—the ground is about to shift.

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The Writer: Mark Deuce

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