After a virus outbreak, Adam believes he and Lilly are divinely chosen to repopulate, but when Nia arrives, the Humanimals surrounding them become the least of his concerns.
Type:
Feature
Status:
In development
Page Count:
109pp
Genre:
Action, Adventure, Drama, Horror, Thriller
Budget:
Shoestring
Age Rating:
17+
Copyright Details:
USCO and WGA, along with multiple festival awards.
Synopsis/Details
In a world devastated by an apocalypse, two individuals, Lilly and Adam, believe they are the last remaining humans on Earth. Lilly, a blind woman, appears defenseless, while Adam, a hardened ex-soldier, harbors a delusion that he is the biblical Adam. He believes it is his divine duty to repopulate the Earth with Lilly, whom he sees as an incarnation of Lilith. Exploiting Lilly's vulnerability, Adam becomes her captor, using her as a pawn in his twisted plans. Although he claims to protect her, his true intentions reveal themselves as anything but pure. Amidst this disturbing dynamic, Lilly and Adam's fragile existence is disrupted when they encounter Nia, another survivor observing them. Concerned for Lilly's well-being, Nia inserts herself into their group, determined to watch over her. Lilly finds solace in Nia's presence, but Adam's delusions are shattered by her existence. His grip on reality slipping, Adam becomes increasingly unstable, secretly plotting Nia's demise. Failing to execute his plan covertly, he escalates to open aggression, forcing Lilly to choose sides. In a violent and harrowing battle, Nia is shot, further fueling Lilly's determination to protect her newfound companion. Unleashing her hidden strength and resilience, Lilly blinds and kills Adam, proving that her perceived helplessness was a facade. However, Adam's demise is short-lived as he rises from the dead, transformed into a relentless zombie. He resumes his pursuit of Lilly, inching closer to her demise. In a twist of fate, a group of soldiers arrives just in time, descending from a helicopter to rescue Lilly and Nia. Recognizing the dire situation, they realize that the dreaded Zombie Apocalypse has become a grim reality. The soldiers act swiftly, shooting Adam in the head, ending his existence for good. As Lilly and Nia are safely whisked away, they come to terms with the magnitude of the cataclysmic events that have unfolded before them.
All Accolades & Coverage

BLKLST 8

Here is the review:

Lilly’s disability makes her survival all the more challenging and frightening while adding an interesting layer to her shaky dynamic with Adam regarding her being seemingly forced to trust him to stay alive. Nia is a great way to strain the already tested relationship between Adam and Lilly, with her being a fantastic contrast to Lilly’s disposition, displayed by how she immediately doesn’t put up with Adam’s envy, paranoid accusations, and snarky remarks, enhancing the conflict. She also fittingly empowers Lilly to grow more independent and confident that she could do things for herself without Adam’s help (as seen around pgs.48-51 & 89-90), boosting the man’s bitterness as he becomes increasingly disenchanted. The start of the narrative contains a mysterious, ominous vibe reminiscent of “I Am Legend,” carrying an escalating build in the early first act to reveal what Lilly and Adam are trying to avoid in the desert, with Nia’s introduction acting as a tension-fueled, engaging sequence with the monstrous humans, setting her up in an attention-grabbing manner. The monsters’ memorable breathing heightens the horror and what could be an enticing sound design, with their foreboding presence leading to a brutal climax that rounds out the story and love triangle nicely.

Ostensibly inspired by the aforementioned film “I Am Legend,” the script has a compelling combination of an unforgiving, apocalyptic environment with an evolving love triangle that brings about intense clashes between the trio and would likely keep audiences riveted even without the monsters. Another draft could work on some of the dialogue and buildup of Adam & Lilly’s dynamic, but the cast still feels wholly portrayed and fascinating to follow, with Lilly’s empowering arc being the story’s stand-out. The material is ideal for several platforms, namely a company with a knack for off-kilter stories like Blumhouse Productions or Annapurna Pictures, as the characters’ bonds show lots of promise.

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Submitted: 2024-Apr-28
Last Updated: 2024-Apr-29
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The Writer: Judah Ray

Judah Ray stands as an accomplished Producer, Screenwriter, and Director, with over one hundred accolades for his work in both short and feature films. He has earned a coveted spot on the notorious BLCKLST and has been recognized as a Top 1% writer on Coverfly’s Red List. He is the founder of A-Level Pictures, a testament to his unwavering dedication to the art of storytelling. Notably, one of his feature scripts, If She Screams, has been produced and is available on platforms worldwide. His directorial debut, Making Peace—which he also scripted—earned over a hundred honors on the festival circuit, including Best Short, Best Drama, Best Screenplay, Best Concept, and Best Cinematography,… Go to bio
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