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Don |
Posted: October 16th, 2021, 11:02am |
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LocationVirginia Posts16381 Posts Per Day 1.94 |
Butterfly by Justin Grave - A patient must convince a psychiatrist he's not a danger to society. Short, Horror |
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IamGlenn |
Posted: October 16th, 2021, 4:24pm |
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LocationDublin, Ireland, Europe, The World. Posts692 Posts Per Day 0.20 |
Hey Writer,
Another one that's quite short. This one was pretty well written but lacked any real punch. It's pretty much one scene and a little twist at the end. I suppose it could work quite well on screen, but as part of something bigger.
Felt this one needed more.
Good luck, Glenn. |
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Zack |
Posted: October 16th, 2021, 6:53pm |
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LocationErlanger, KY Posts4487 Posts Per Day 0.69 |
*SPOILERS* Not bad. Short and sweet. And dark. Really like how you juxtapose Eldon's fucked up thoughts against his fake answers. Also enjoyed the implication that the psychiatrist is the true monster. Writing is really good. No hang-ups whatsoever. Strong dialog, too. Not much else to add. I dug it. Really strong effort here. |
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Posted: October 17th, 2021, 1:03am |
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LocationThe Great Southern Land Posts7583 Posts Per Day 1.34 |
Haha! His interpretations of the Rorschach tests in Voice Over, and what he actually voiced made me laugh.
Very well done. Simple and straightforward but really sinister.
Not sure what to make of the end, except given this is about super villains I'm led to think the good doctor is a kindred spirit perversely happy to unleash Mr Psychotic back into society.
After the challenge perhaps do more to expand upon this outside of the constraints. Just a bit more.
Met the brief very well. Short and sweet in a very disturbing way.
My only quibble: psych-ward clothes. He's not in a straight jacket so, hmm... I get what you're going for though.
This was great! Well done. |
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Yuvraj |
Posted: October 17th, 2021, 8:10am |
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LocationWhy you wanna know? Posts779 Posts Per Day 0.50 |
Hi writer,
This one is actually good considering its length. It shows the facade that people carry to the world. To fool the world. And the true inner self that they hide for the right advantageous moment. A deception that serves the best.
Decent writing with solid dialogs.
Good luck. |
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ColinS |
Posted: October 17th, 2021, 5:54pm |
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LocationUK Posts232 Posts Per Day 0.23 |
Hi Grave,
This is an excellent effort. I enjoyed our patients graphic, angry and sadistic impulses through the voice over dialogue, was well written. And the revelation at the end was well crafted and hits the criteria well - And all in 3 pages. Gotta be a contender. |
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RolandJ |
Posted: October 17th, 2021, 6:51pm |
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LocationLos Angeles Posts105 Posts Per Day 0.06 |
The date of Oct 31 the only reference to Halloween. I wonder---would a psych ward have decorations up--or would that have been too provocative. The voice over was absolutely great. Well done writer. |
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MarkRenshaw |
Posted: October 18th, 2021, 2:48am |
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LocationUK Posts2335 Posts Per Day 0.59 |
This is excellent, and not just because it is so short!
Great job, ticks all the parameters. The Halloween link is really tenuous but I will forgive. This one would make a great short film and would be really cheap to produce.
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Anon |
Posted: October 18th, 2021, 4:57am |
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Simple and sinister - this is a good little story and nothing to complain about writing-wise. You should shoot this one, if you're that way inclined. The only thing I'd mention is perhaps sticking the landing of the evil reversal at the end - just to make it absolutely clear.
Maybe we should see her shredding the images she showed him, or swapping them out for ones that are innocent. It could be done a number of ways. It just might be worth getting that extra shot or two so you have the option when editing. As mentioned before - really cheap to produce.
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Posted: October 18th, 2021, 10:55am |
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LocationUpstate NY Posts3201 Posts Per Day 0.79 |
Writer,
This didn't really read as horror, except for the last image of the test. I think Eldon's responses were more comical, in a very dark way, than horrifying, and if this were filmed (and it just might be) the audience response may be the same. Overall? Very, very good. A solid entry!
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Posted: October 18th, 2021, 4:15pm |
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LocationUpstate New York Posts1865 Posts Per Day 0.37 |
Wow pretty short but effective none the less.
Great writing on hand and could easily be filmed.. One room, one scene, 2 characters
I liked his interpretation against his voice inside his head.
Good entry |
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Britman |
Posted: October 19th, 2021, 7:41am |
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LocationNot in Britain Posts101 Posts Per Day 0.02 |
I enjoyed this. Short and sweet. Speaks to my inner macabre. Well written. Easy to film.
If I was filming this, I would maybe add a shot at the end where the doctor tosses all the cards on the table and we do a slow push in to them fanned out and see what they really are. Cut to black.
Nice job. |
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AnthonyCawood |
Posted: October 19th, 2021, 3:02pm |
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LocationUK Posts4319 Posts Per Day 1.14 |
I liked this one, and well written too.
Sure it's short, but I think that brevity makes this very filmable.
Good job! |
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Dukeman42 |
Posted: October 19th, 2021, 11:25pm |
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This one is pretty unnerving. The ending is a bit too obscure, I think, as based on the prose I'm left wondering what the psychiatrist's intentions are. Solidify that a little bit and it'll be there. I hope things are going well with your therapist |
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Matthew Taylor |
Posted: October 20th, 2021, 8:07am |
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LocationShakespeare's county Posts1770 Posts Per Day 0.89 |
G'day Writer
Another great one - the contract between his thoughts and answers are nice. Short and sweet, really enjoyed it.
Not sure how it fits the brief though.
Easily filmable as well, hope it gets snapped up. |
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PKCardinal |
Posted: October 20th, 2021, 10:42am |
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LocationKansas Posts1447 Posts Per Day 0.63 |
Creepy. But, that's the point, right? I mean, it's a Halloween challenge.
It took me a minute for the thought to form (as I was so focused on the patient)... but, once I realized that this psychiatrist is seeding their patient's thoughts with evil imagery... yikes. Talk about taking it to another level.
Good job. |
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Posted: October 21st, 2021, 9:48am |
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Eldon thinks he’s fooling the psychiatrist, but the shrink is manipulating him to continue his killing ways once he’s released from the nuthouse. Would have liked to see Eldon restart his killing by dismantling the shrink. Very good script, but where is the Halloween aspect? |
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Posted: October 23rd, 2021, 12:02pm |
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Wow, great writing and really effective.
Nice story and - great job on a villain.
This one thoroughly worked for me.
Nice job!! |
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