The Trail by Steve Cleary | Script Revolution

The Trail

A distraught young man is taken on a vigorous mountain hike by his buddy to take his mind off his missing girlfriend, but by the time they reach the peak, a dark secret is revealed.

Type:

  • Short

Status:

  • Available for Free
Page Count: 
10pp

Genre:

  • Thriller

Budget:

  • Shoestring

Age Rating:

  • 17+
Synopsis/Details: 

Written in response for a call for thriller scripts set on a hike. Haven't heard back from the producer, so this script is up for grabs.

Submitted: September 13, 2017
Last Updated: February 17, 2021

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The Writer: Steve Cleary
Thanks for stopping by. If you're into quirky, irreverent, oddball humor in the vein of South Park or Nacho Libre, I think you'll like my feature comedies. I also write in drama, thriller and action/adventure genres. Material designated as "Available for Free" indicates permission for non-exclusive use. Otherwise, feel free to contact me to work something out. Open to writing assignments and production collaborations. Check out my action hero parody microseries, ManHeat , where I poke fun at action movie tropes and cliches. Go to bio

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