The Wake Up

A paranoid husband suspects his wife and brother are having an affair when he arrives home early from a night shift.

Type:

Short

Status:

For sale

Page Count:

10pp

Genre:

Family, Thriller

Budget:

Shoestring

Age Rating:

13+

Copyright Details:

WGAw Reg No - 2005332

Story & Logistics

Story Type:

Revenge

Story Situation:

Adultery

Story Conclusion:

Ambiguous

Linear Structure:

Linear

Moral Affections:

Accusation, Guilt

Cast Size:

Few

Locations:

Couple

Special Effects:

Blood

Characters

Lead Role Ages:

Female Adult, Male Adult

Advanced

Subgenre:

Suspense-Thriller

Action Elements:

Weaponry

Time Period:

Contemporary times

Country:

United Kingdom (UK)

Relationship Topics:

Infidelity, Sibling

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Submitted: 2023-Jan-05

Last Updated: 2023-Jan-05

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The Writer: Brian Whiteman

Brian holds an MA in Screenwriting. His screenplays have reached the semi-finals of the Scriptapalooza, Fresh Voices, Diverse Voices and Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards. Brian's goal is to develop further work for his portfolio and acquire a manager/agent. Go to bio

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