Synopsis/Details
They’ll never forget the night he joined the show.
A story of medicine, deception, murder, and revenge.
It’s 1909, the end of the medicine show era when a snake-oil salesman rides his wagon into JD Bullion’s Medicine Show, claiming to be the legendary King of Pain.
In light of their doctor’s recent disappearance, they hire the mysterious stranger for the show, but soon regret the decision as they learn the cost.
The King of Pain is a riveting historical thriller full of mystery and intrigue that will keep you in suspense until the final revealing twist.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Revenge
Story Situation:
Crime pursued by vengeance
Story Conclusion:
Happy
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Dereliction of Duty, Guilt, Punishment, Selfishness
Cast Size:
Several
Locations:
Several
Special Effects:
Aerial image effects, Blood, Minor cgi
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Middle Aged, Female Young Adult, Male Adult, Male Middle Aged, Male Teenager, Male under 13
Hero Type:
Anti-Hero
Villian Type:
Authority Figure, Corrupted, Criminal
Stock Character Types:
Damsel in distress, Everyman, Outlaw
Advanced
Subgenre:
Detective/Private Eye/Mystery, Spaghetti Western
Action Elements:
Hand to Hand Combat, Weaponry
Equality & Diversity:
Diverse Cast
Life Topics:
Coming of Age, Death
Time Period:
Age of Oil (after 1901)
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Writer Style:
David Mamet
