When a small-town police chief investigates bodies found frozen in terror, she uncovers a scientist’s horrifying experiments with parasitic “Tinglers” — creatures that feed on fear and kill unless victims scream.
Type:
Feature
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
89pp
Genre:
Horror
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
13+
Based On:
Book with same title by the author
Copyright Details:
WGA-East
Synopsis/Details

The film's narrative revolves around a brilliant scientist unraveling the existence of a peculiar parasite dwelling within humans, christened the "tingler." This minuscule entity thrives on fear, inducing a spine-tingling sensation in its host whenever terror strikes.
Dr. Warren Chapin, a dedicated pathologist, unearths the truth behind the spine-tingling phenomenon, attributing it to the growth of a peculiar creature residing within every human—an aptly named "tingler." This parasitic entity attaches itself to the spinal cord, coiling, feeding, and gaining strength in response to fear, capable of rendering its host immobile by constricting the spine. Only the piercing release of a scream can thwart its deadly embrace.
Transporting us to the year 2023, in the enigmatic town of Raven’s Hollow, this novel propels us into a future still haunted by the echoes of events that transpired over half a century ago.

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Submitted: 2026-Jul-08
Last Updated: 2026-Sep-05
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The Writer: Gary Rose

I’m a multi-optioned screenwriter, novelist, retired police detective, and former educator. During my law-enforcement career, I investigated serious crimes and learned the delicate art of negotiating hostage situations—experience that continues to influence the tension, authenticity, and characters found throughout my work. My newest novel and screenplay, ALL IS NOT CALM, is a Christmas action thriller with a simple commercial hook: “Die Hard on a luxury cruise ship.” On Christmas Eve, a former Coast Guard commander must save his estranged wife—the ship’s captain—and hundreds of passengers when a vengeful hijacker turns the vessel into a weapon aimed at a fuel terminal. The published novel… Go to bio
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