During a home invasion, two hackers find more than just passwords... Upon entering the house, they discover a man who is trapped and dying in the house.
Type:
Feature
Status:
Seeking finance
Page Count:
104pp
Genre:
Horror
Budget:
Shoestring
Age Rating:
17+
Synopsis/Details
Jack Green is a devoted family man and health enthusiast, eagerly anticipating his family's move to upstate New York. But on the weekend of the move, Jack chooses to stay behind to finish a writing assignment and finalize packing. With his family gone, Jack is left alone and just hours later, he accidentally topples an enormous dresser that crushes him, trapping him with no way to escape and no help in sight. As time ticks by, Jack's situation grows more dire as he faces dehydration, injury, and the possibility of losing his sanity. It's a race against the clock for Jack to free himself before it's too late. But then, two burglars break into Jack's house, expecting it to be empty, only to discover the horrific predicament they are now in. They must decide whether to call for help or continue with their plan, risking Jack's life and their own freedom. As Jack's hope wanes, he realizes that he must find the strength within himself to survive. Meanwhile, the burglars hatch a plan to help themselves and ultimately, Jack. In the face of death and desperation, Jack must rely on his own resilience and willpower to escape his entrapment and regain his faith in humanity.
All Accolades & Coverage

Horror Bowl Movie Awards 2022 - Winner: Best Plot

Dark Comedy Film Festival 2022 - Winner: (Gold) Best Feature

Horrors4You Horror Festival 2022 - Official Selection

LONDON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL -Honorable Mention - Best Screenplay (2023)

Beyond the Curve International Film Festival - Nominee - Best Screenplay 2022

Indie Suspense Horror Sci-Fi Film Festival 2022 - Official Selection

Horror Unleashed 2022 - Official Selection

Dark Scream Film Festival 2022 - Official Selection

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The Writer: Robert Palmer

Robert A. Palmer was born in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1977. When he was just eight years old, his family relocated to the suburbs of Philly, where Robert's passion for filmmaking began to take root. Throughout high school, Robert honed his craft by creating short films for his classmates. His love of filmmaking continued to blossom in college, where he produced comedic shorts, a calling card during a pre-YouTube era. In the late 2000s, Robert decided to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a filmmaker in Los Angeles. He spent several years working in unscripted TV, where he gained valuable experience in production. In 2008, Robert created his first short film, Elysian, a… Go to bio
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