Dennis lurks behind a monster mask as he hums the score to an old Saturday night horror flick and records himself with a camera. He's not out to kill, but to date--and this is his online companionship video. He seeks a woman, but that's not easy for an oddball who has hoarded 2,000 monster masks. Dennis has another problem: an irrational fear that something is after him--perhaps residing in his basement storage area. His childhood was filled with terrifying visits from beyond, information he doesn't share with the dating pool.
Sandra and Carrie are divorcees/tandem daters who respond to Dennis as a lark. They meet at a horror convention, where some of Dennis's old fears manifest. An unplanned visit to a rough-around-the-edges bar leads to a dispute. Dennis is ditched and meets Jimmy McDonald, a regular who takes a malicious interest in the out-of-place visitor.
Dennis is "rescued" by Carrie, but their chance at a meaningful connection is threatened by Jimmy and whatever awaits in Dennis's basement. Companionship is not easy when you are with monsters.
First Place Horror Feature - Indie Gathering 2017
First Place Talentville Script of the Month Competition June 2017
Screenplay Festival – Finalist
Screenplay Search – Finalist
Table Read My Screenplay - Semifinalist
Filmmakers International – Semifinalist
Courier Awards – Semifinalist
Talentville – Weekly Top 10
Talentville – Top Horror Scripts List -- 2nd place overall