Strangers Come A Knocking Around Midnight by J.E. Clarke

Mary just wants a peaceful evening at home. But the neighboring kids won't leave her alone!

Type:

Short

Status:

Produced

Page Count:

7pp

Genre:

Comedy, Horror

Budget:

Shoestring

Age Rating:

13+

Video:

Story & Logistics

Cast Size:

Couple

Locations:

Single

Special Effects:

Other post processing effects

Characters

Lead Role Ages:

Female Middle Aged, Female over 45, Male Middle Aged, Male over 45

Advanced

Subgenre:

Horror Comedy, Supernatural

Submitted: September 24, 2016

Last Updated: November 21, 2022

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The Writer: J.E. Clarke

Known for her unique characters and plots, J.E. Clarke has optioned her feature length horror, " Containment " with Primestar Film Group (director Mike Elliott of Scorpion King 4 attached), her SF feature " Stream " with Purryburry Productions, John Noble of " Fringe " and " Lord of the Rings " attached. Her fantasy/SF " Evergreen " (cowritten for Adam Zeulhke of Zenoscope Productions), is currently in preproduction, along with Entanglement (Director/Cowriter David Manocchio), and international thriller Blood Type (Director/Cowriter Dan Thorens.) Currently seeking representation, Ms. Clarke's portfolio of work is available at https://jecstories.website/ (Sample shorts at http://www... Go to bio

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