Synopsis/Details
Lorelei is more monster than mermaid. Cursed and bound to a boulder in the middle of a river, she waits. She's been waiting for a long time. When a trawler boat makes a wrong turn, she chokes on a song that's older than the wind. A storm descends on the river and tears everyone apart. No one can hear her mournful song now.
Except for young Henry. The last man alive from the trawler. He sees a mermaid and meets a monster.
Note that country isn't specified. Although I kept in mind the Rhine river in Germany while writing, since the script is one scene, it could be set anywhere.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Pursuit
Story Situation:
Crimes of love
Story Conclusion:
Surprise Twist
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Condemnation, Punishment
Cast Size:
Few
Locations:
Single
Special Effects:
Blood, Weather Simulation
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female over 45, Male Young Adult
Hero Type:
Unfortunate
Villian Type:
Beast/Monster
Stock Character Types:
Damsel in distress, Dark Lady, Everyman, Lovers, Tragic hero, Wise fool
Advanced
Adaption:
Based on Existing Fiction
Subgenre:
Drama, Sea Adventures, Survival
Action Elements:
Physical Stunts
Equality & Diversity:
Female Centric, Female Protagonist
Time Period:
Contemporary times
Time of Year:
Autumn/Fall
Illness Topics:
Physical
