When a betrayed husband traps his cheating wife and her lovers in a deadly game of truth, they must confront their lies to survive, only to discover the most dangerous secrets are his own.
Type:
Short
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
38pp
Genre:
Thriller
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
17+
Synopsis/Details
"Sneaky Linkz" delves into the dark underbelly of infidelity, where a meticulously planned revenge plot by Reggie, a seemingly heartbroken husband, unravels the lives of his unfaithful wife, Dawn, and her two unsuspecting lovers, Tyrell and Mike. The film explores the psychological torment of betrayal, the lengths people will go to maintain their illusions, and the devastating consequences of their "sneaky links." As the captives are forced to reveal their deepest secrets and face their actions, the lines between victim and perpetrator blur, leading to a shocking revelation about Reggie's true nature and the ultimate price of deceit. The film opens with a chilling voiceover about the pain of infidelity, setting a dark tone. We are introduced to Tyrell, a smooth-talking rapper, and Keysha, his seemingly innocent girlfriend, as well as Dawn, who is cheating on her husband Reggie with both Tyrell and Mike. Tyrell is lured to Dawn's house, only to be ambushed and abducted. He wakes up in a decrepit motel room, chained and suspended precariously above razor blades, alongside Mike and two other masked figures. The masked figure, later revealed to be Reggie, systematically exposes the tangled web of infidelity. Tyrell discovers Dawn is cheating on Mike with him, and Mike learns that Dawn has been unfaithful to him for years. The tension escalates as their lies are laid bare. The identity of the fourth captive is revealed as Keysha, Tyrell's girlfriend. It's revealed she knew about Tyrell's infidelity but believed she could change him. In a gruesome turn, Rachel (Reggie's accomplice) reveals Keysha's eardrums and tongue have been removed, and her eyelids glued open, before she is brutally killed by a corrosive liquid. Mike, reeling from the revelations and Keysha's death, is forced to consume feces before having his throat slit, a horrifying consequence of his own involvement in the deceit. Reggie unmasks himself to Dawn, revealing his meticulous plan. He delivers a chilling monologue about the nature of relationships, betrayal, and the "percentages" of men and women in love and deceit. Dawn, facing her imminent death, confronts Reggie, exposing his own flaws and contributions to their broken marriage, including her trichomoniasis. Reggie, seemingly softened, releases her, leaving her with the gun. However, Dawn, still driven by her sinister nature, attempts to kill Reggie. The gun clicks empty twice, and then Dawn is shot dead by Rachel. Reggie reveals he knew her intentions and had a "good woman on the side," Rachel, his accomplice, who steps out, lighting his cigarette. The film ends with a final chilling quote about vain people and the word "love."

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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
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