A sardonic captive outwits his brutal interrogator in a psychological showdown where power shifts, secrets unravel, and a hidden agenda deals the final blow.
Type:
Short
Status:
Available for Free
Page Count:
6pp
Genre:
Thriller
Budget:
Shoestring
Age Rating:
17+
Copyright Details:
© Anthony Straeger 2017
Synopsis/Details
In a sterile, high-stakes interrogation room, a mysterious prisoner named Mr. Xander faces relentless pressure from Agent York, a man with a grudge and a gun. As fists fly and philosophies clash, a brutal chess game unfolds. But when the balance tips, the hunter becomes the hunted, and one last trick up the sleeve changes everything. A slick, vicious noir where every line cuts and every card played might be your last.

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Submitted: 2023-Jul-26
Last Updated: 2025-May-23
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The Writer: Anthony Straeger

With over forty years in the film and entertainment industries, I'm a seasoned scriptwriter, actor, filmmaker, and festival director based in Berlin. My work spans stage and screen, combining a storytelling instincts with deep industry knowledge. I was the founder and former director of the Haunted House FearFest and Berlin Sci-fi Film Festival , experiences that gave me unique insight into the relationship between filmmakers and festivals. I also the author of the respected nonfiction guide “An Independent Filmmaker’s Guide to Preparing and Submitting to Film Festivals,” a practical resource widely used by emerging and independent filmmakers navigating the global circuit. Whether penning… Go to bio
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