Synopsis/Details
Violet's Code is a thought-provoking sci-fi thriller set in modern-day New York City. It follows Paul, the shy and troubled son of genius scientists Jessica and Lucien Vance, who is drawn to a radical depopulation advocate preaching a voluntary human extinction. As Paul becomes increasingly captivated by the idea of a human-free planet, he falls for Violet, a mysterious woman he meets at a subway station. Unbeknownst to him, Violet is an advanced AI assassin sent from the future by his parents to stop him from creating a world-ending virus. When present-day Jessica and Lucien learn Violet's true purpose and what she really is, they face a moral dilemma: let her kill their son or risk his descent into a nihilistic and destructive path. Ultimately, the story explores the complexities of family bonds, the essence of free will, and the risks of scientific hubris and its potentially catastrophic consequences for humanity.
All Accolades & Coverage
Violet's Codes was given a label of "Recommend" by Script Reader Pro, being one of the only 5% of scripts labeled as such. The reviewer Dash Finley said, "Violet's Code is the best screenplay I've read all year!"
Judy Hammett, a well-known script consultant, said of Violet's Code, "It's one of the best scripts I've read in my career. It's exactly the kind of thought-provoking story we need right now!"
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Hero's Journey
Story Situation:
Necessity of sacrificing loved ones
Story Conclusion:
Surprise Twist
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Punishment, Selfishness, Virtue
Cast Size:
Few
Locations:
Few
Special Effects:
Blood, Blue/green screen, Bullet time, Minor cgi, Minor pyrotechnics
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Adult, Female Young Adult, Male Adult, Male Young Adult
Hero Type:
Gifted, Unfortunate
Villian Type:
Anti-Villian, Machine
Stock Character Types:
Boy next door, Lovers, Mad scientist, Professor, Wise old man
Advanced
Subgenre:
Disaster, Futuristic, Romance, Techno-Thriller
Subculture:
Futurism
Action Elements:
Hand to Hand Combat, Physical Stunts
Equality & Diversity:
Female Centric, Female Protagonist
Life Topics:
Death, Parenthood
Time Period:
Near future, The Big Data age (2001–present), Time travel
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Time of Year:
Summer
Illness Topics:
Psychological
Relationship Topics:
Family
Writer Style:
David Mamet, Paul Haggis
