The Yellow Sign by Thomas A. Simmons | Script Revolution

The Yellow Sign

An artist and his model are suddenly confronted by disastrous circumstances that make no sense...unless one finds oneself in the realm of The King in Yellow.

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The Yellow Sign by Robert W. Chambers
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Contained horror screen/theatrical adaptation of Robert W. Chambers' short story "The Yellow Sign" in his anthology The King in Yellow.

Artwork by Tony Walker used with permission.

No AI app or program was used to write this script.

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Writer nominated in five categories at the 2010 Action on Film (AOF) festival.

Submitted: February 27, 2024
Last Updated: August 8, 2024

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The Writer: Thomas A. Simmons

Curriculum Vitae: Thomas A. Simmons, screenwriter/graphic novelist, sole proprietor at Cedar Run Publications. Education: Master's Degree, History, University of Colorado, Denver. Bachelor's Degree, History, Metropolitan State University of Denver. Professional credits: 2009-2010, feature-length screenplay "Crispus Caesar"; 2011: nominated in five categories at the Action on Film (AOF) festival; 2015: published graphic novel "Crispus Caesar"; 2016: feature-length screenplay "Darling Eddy"; 2019-2020: eight-part miniseries "The Moon Trilogy" (under contract with Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.); 2021: screen pilot "The Nessus Shirt"; 2022: published graphic novel "I Am a Barbarian" (licensed by... Go to bio

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