Synopsis/Details
"Shattered" is "The Silence of the Lambs" meets "Network"—a gripping psychological thriller where the hunt for a serial killer collides with the cutthroat world of media, unraveling a chilling tale about fame, legacy, and the darkness lurking behind closed doors.
When a local TV legend, Frank Jackson, announces his retirement after four decades hosting a beloved children’s show, journalist Liz Rodriguez is assigned a fluff piece. But Liz’s relentless investigative instincts unearth a sinister secret: Frank may be tied to the infamous “Red Light Ripper,” a serial killer responsible for dozens of brutal murders.
At the same time, young filmmaker Hillary Drake takes on a documentary about Frank, desperate to save her career and care for her ailing mother. During a routine shoot, Hillary and her cameraman Robert witness Frank commit a shocking, calculated murder—and realize they’re in the clutches of a predator who’s hidden in plain sight for decades.
What begins as a career-saving opportunity for Liz and Hillary spirals into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. As Liz digs deeper into Frank’s shadowy past, Hillary and Robert are forced to accompany him on a chilling night of terror, capturing his confessions while trying to survive his unraveling psyche.
Shattered is a tense, psychological thriller exploring the dark underbelly of fame, the blurred line between truth and performance, and the terrifying ease with which true monsters hide in plain sight. Combining the atmospheric dread of Se7en with the morally ambiguous voyeurism of Nightcrawler, Shattered delivers a shocking portrait of evil and the people it destroys.
Story & Logistics
Story Conclusion:
Bitter-sweet
Linear Structure:
Linear
Cast Size:
Several
Locations:
Several
Special Effects:
Blood, Other on-set effects
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Adult
Hero Type:
Ordinary
Villian Type:
Pure Evil
Advanced
Action Elements:
Hand to Hand Combat
Equality & Diversity:
Diverse Cast, Minority-Centric, Minority Protagonist, Passes Bechdel Test
