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GRIME HOUSE FILMS: Screenplays

Here, you'll find a curated list of my unproduced screenplays, each ready for development. From psychological horror to supernatural thrillers, these scripts are crafted for producers seeking fresh, bold storytelling. Explore the concepts, discover the worlds, and reach out if you're interested in bringing one to life.

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ROUGAROU

click HERE to view the concept trailer starring kane hodder.

ROUGAROU
Supernatural Horror | Werewolf | Folklore Thriller

Logline:
After a pastor and his son are cursed by a vengeful voodoo priestess in the Louisiana swamps, they must suppress their transformation into the legendary Rougarou—an unstoppable werewolf-like beast—by following strict supernatural rules. Decades later, an investigative documentary crew digs into the town’s bloody past, unknowingly provoking the return of the curse.

Genre & Tone:

Supernatural horror with deep folklore roots
Atmospheric, Southern Gothic meets investigative thriller
Gritty, violent, and tension-driven werewolf horror

Key Selling Points:

Fresh Take on Werewolves: The Rougarou legend is a unique, underexplored creature in horror cinema, blending lycanthropy with voodoo and Southern folklore.
Dual-Timeline Narrative: Intercuts between the 1995 origin of the curse and a modern-day investigation, keeping suspense high.
Visceral Horror & Practical FX Potential: Werewolf transformations, brutal kills, and eerie psychological hauntings make it a showcase for horror effects.
Strong Character Arcs: A father and son battling inner demons and an external supernatural force, paralleled by skeptical investigators uncovering the truth.
Market Appeal: Fits alongside prestige horror films (The Witch, It Follows), cult werewolf classics (Dog Soldiers, Ginger Snaps), and investigative horror (Grave Encounters, The Last Exorcism).

Budget Considerations:

Mid-Budget Horror ($5M–$15M range)
Single-location horror set pieces keep costs manageable
Practical effects-driven werewolf transformations possible with modern VFX enhancements

Target Audience:

Fans of folklore horror, supernatural thrillers, and werewolf mythology
Horror festival circuits (Fantastic Fest, Beyond Fest, TIFF Midnight Madness)
Streaming platforms (Shudder, Netflix Horror Originals, Hulu Horror)

Status:

Screenplay Completed & Polished
Seeking: Producers, Directors, and Financing Partners

If you’re interested in Rougarou for development, feel free to reach out. Let’s bring the legend to life.

obscura

OBSCURA

Psychological Horror | Supernatural Thriller | Investigative Mystery

Logline:

When a skeptical crime journalist begins investigating a series of eerie, ritualistic murders, she uncovers a hidden force tied to an ancient, mind-altering entity. As reality distorts around her, she must unravel the mystery before she becomes its next victim.

Genre & Tone:

Psychological horror with a slow-burn, investigative thriller structure
A mix of Hereditary, The Ring, and True Detective (Season 1)
Eerie, cerebral horror with supernatural and existential dread

Key Selling Points:

Unsettling Atmosphere & Mythology: A layered mystery that builds from investigative realism into a surreal, mind-bending horror story.
Intelligent, Slow-Burn Horror: Appeals to fans of The Night House and It Follows, where dread is more psychological than overt.
Visually Haunting Cinematic Moments: Reality-breaking horror sequences, unnerving dreamscapes, and shadowy supernatural imagery that lingers.
Compelling Protagonist: A sharp but emotionally damaged journalist whose skepticism is tested as she faces forces beyond understanding.
Unique Horror Concept: The film explores the idea of cursed knowledge—where uncovering the truth becomes the very thing that dooms you.

Budget Considerations:

Low to Mid-Budget Horror ($3M–$10M range)
Atmospheric horror with minimal reliance on CGI; practical effects and eerie sound design drive the terror
Strong potential for arthouse horror distribution (A24, Neon, IFC Midnight)

Target Audience:

Fans of prestige horror (The Witch, The Babadook, The Empty Man)
Viewers who enjoy investigative thrillers with supernatural elements (True Detective, Sinister, The Poughkeepsie Tapes)
Horror festival circuits (Sundance Midnight, TIFF, Fantastic Fest, Sitges)
Streaming horror markets (Shudder, Netflix Horror Originals, Hulu Horror)

Status:

Screenplay Completed & Polished
Seeking: Producers, Directors, and Financing Partners

If you’re looking for a horror project that blends investigative mystery with creeping supernatural dread, Obscura is ready to haunt the screen. Reach out for more details.

infernal 2

INFERNAL 2

Horror-Comedy | Supernatural Mayhem | Grindhouse Madness

Logline:

Tiretool and his gang of foul-mouthed degenerates accidentally unleash an ancient evil when a cursed set of dice binds them to a forgotten blood pact. As supernatural chaos erupts—complete with time travel, demonic warlords, and a powerless Satan trying to win back his throne—this band of lovable idiots must fight through hell (literally) to stop the apocalypse, or at least survive it long enough to grab a beer.

Genre & Tone:

Horror-Comedy: A twisted mix of supernatural horror and absurd, over-the-top humor.
Grindhouse Meets Time Travel: Think Evil Dead 2 meets Hot Tub Time Machine, but with more demons, crackheads, and terrible life choices.
Dark, Self-Aware, and Unfiltered: A raunchy, chaotic thrill ride that blends satire, gore, and ridiculousness.

Key Selling Points:

Insane Horror-Comedy Sequences: From medieval hexes to present-day trailer park debauchery, the script is packed with unpredictable supernatural mayhem.
Unforgettable Characters: A former meth-head-turned-reluctant-hero, a foul-mouthed sorceress, an incompetent ex-devil, and a cast of misfits battling evil with beer, guns, and dumb luck.
Cult Film Potential: Perfect for late-night horror fans and lovers of grindhouse-style absurdity.
Meta-Humor & Genre Twists: Plays with horror tropes, fourth-wall-breaking moments, and satirical takes on demonic lore.

Budget Considerations:

Low to Mid-Budget Horror ($2M–$8M range)
Practical effects-driven horror with CGI-enhanced supernatural elements
Designed for independent studios, cult horror distributors, and streaming horror markets

Target Audience:

Fans of horror-comedies like Evil Dead 2, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, The Greasy Strangler
Midnight movie enthusiasts who enjoy cult horror, absurdity, and heavy gore
Streaming & festival horror circuits (Fantastic Fest, Beyond Fest, Shudder Originals)

Status:

Currently in Development (Being Written)
Seeking: Producers, Directors, and Financing Partners

If you’re looking for a no-holds-barred, blood-drenched, time-warping horror-comedy with true cult potential, Infernal 2 is ready to melt faces. Let’s talk.

DEATH FM

DEATH FM (short film)

Psychological Horror | Supernatural Thriller | Cursed Broadcast

Logline:

Gunnar, a paranoid loner trapped in his apartment by his crippling fear of the pandemic and obsessive news consumption, stumbles upon an old radio that mysteriously tunes into a sinister broadcast. As the eerie transmissions grow more personal—predicting his thoughts, revealing his darkest fears, and urging him toward violent acts—he begins to question whether the radio is manipulating him, or if he’s finally losing his mind.

Genre & Tone:

Psychological Horror Meets Supernatural Mystery (Pontypool, Sinister, The Ring)
Slow-Burn Terror: Suspenseful and creeping, relying on dread over jump scares.
Dark, Atmospheric, and Claustrophobic: A surreal descent into paranoia and cursed media.

Key Selling Points:

Original Horror Concept: A cursed radio station as the conduit for terror, blending found-footage energy with reality-bending horror.
Auditory Horror Focus: Perfect for immersive sound design—unsettling broadcasts, reversed messages, and spectral voices creeping through the static.
Contained, High-Tension Setting: A perfect low-budget horror with a strong psychological hook, making it ideal for indie production or streaming platforms.
Unreliable Narrator & Surreal Horror: The protagonist's mental unraveling mirrors the audience’s descent into the film’s eerie, mind-bending atmosphere.

Budget Considerations:

Low-Budget Horror ($1M–$5M range)
Single-location heavy, practical effects with minimal CGI
Designed for independent studios, streaming platforms, and psychological horror distributors

Target Audience:

Fans of psychological horror and cursed-media thrillers (The Night House, The Empty Man, Session 9)
Viewers who appreciate audio-based horror, frequency-based scares, and cosmic dread (Pontypool, Talk to Me)
Horror festival circuits (Sundance Midnight, TIFF, Fantastic Fest, Shudder Originals)

Status:

Currently in Development (Being Written)
Seeking: Producers, Directors, and Financing Partners

If you're looking for a mind-bending, audio-driven horror film with a unique supernatural twist, Death FM is ready to transmit. Let’s talk.

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