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Red Light Indicates Doors Are Secured - OWC - Opt (currently 4580 views) |
Don |
Posted: August 13th, 2016, 8:44am |
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LocationVirginia Posts16426 Posts Per Day 1.93 |
Red Light Indicates Doors Are Secured by Anthony Cawood writing as Gordon Sumner - Short, Horror - A cleithrophobiac discovers that his fears could be a blessing when a late night cab ride detours into hell. - pdf, format |
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Scar Tissue Films |
Posted: August 13th, 2016, 10:24am |
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Dramatic irony! A man who fears being locked in, suddenly would very much like to be locked in.
Well done.
A simple "zombie" story well told. Nice progression, nice writing that built tension. Not the most original idea in the world, but told well. |
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Reef Dreamer |
Posted: August 13th, 2016, 4:16pm |
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LocationThe Island of Jersey Posts2612 Posts Per Day 0.56 |
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I wondered how many would do the maturing zombie plague, virus etc route.
This is well handled and has a great last line/finish.
Not my thing, and seen many times before, but deserves a...
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eldave1 |
Posted: August 13th, 2016, 4:50pm |
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LocationSouthern California Posts6874 Posts Per Day 1.94 |
Typo here:
Quoted Text PETER (concerned) You okay mate. |
Should be; You okay, mate? Not sure it would meet the low budget requirement - but I'll let that go. The writing was crisp and clean - created a lightening quick pace. The writer knows what he/she is doing. The ending was a little unsatisfying for me. That being said - one could tell time and effort was spent on this one - nice job. |
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LC |
Posted: August 14th, 2016, 3:13am |
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LocationThe Great Southern Land Posts7625 Posts Per Day 1.34 |
Problem I see with this one is the 'Trapped' element is not really front and centre as this is a taking refuge from marauding zombies tale. The fact you gave your main character a phobia almost seems to compensate for that problem, but I'm not sure it works. Ending is anticlimactic and not memorable sorry to say.
Having said that, you're a terrific writer and have a way with other words. |
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DustinBowcot |
Posted: August 14th, 2016, 3:25am |
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Code GARETH
It's specifically a fear of being
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'locked in' would be better here. Being locked up would mean more specifically to be afraid of prison. Straightforward zombie short. I liked it, but not enough for a consider. Nice work. I would give it a consider, but the old lady thing - which is a great visual - will be difficult to pull off stunt-wise. Probably end up getting produced though... but I bet they drop the old lady stunt scene. |
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nawazm11 |
Posted: August 14th, 2016, 4:26am |
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Not a bad effort at all. Some might criticise you over the mystery of the 'outsiders' but I think it worked well. Not really any depth to the story though unfortunately, nothing beneath the surface, could use a little more of a backbone or some legs. I guess the story's not rounded -- which seems to be the biggest problem. Needs a better supporting structure than leaving the job, a little conflict would do well. Decent work. |
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khamanna |
Posted: August 14th, 2016, 7:26am |
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Nice story well told.
Im thinking it looks better on paper though than it would on screen. The red light green light thing wont be translated to the screen well. The irony may be lost on the audience.
But a good story well told is what it is - a captivating read that kept me on my toes |
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DustinBowcot |
Posted: August 14th, 2016, 7:30am |
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The red light is a common thing seen in British black cabs. The lock comes on when the cab is moving and then goes off when stationary. So this one would need access to a black cab to pull off properly. |
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stevemiles |
Posted: August 14th, 2016, 7:44am |
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Smooth, assured hand behind this. Sparse but effective action and dialogue, growing sense of panic -- just enough to tease at the chaos unfolding outside yet keeping us confined with the characters and their growing sense of panic. On the downside it’s not exactly low budget -- maybe something that could be overcome with a bit of creativity. I did wonder how this would play if you left Gareth trapped -- torn between his phobia yet unable to flee?
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AnthonyCawood |
Posted: August 14th, 2016, 3:24pm |
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Decent enough tale, builds well... but zombies!
Fair effort |
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Warren |
Posted: August 14th, 2016, 11:24pm |
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Of The Ancients A man who has taught his mind to misbehave
LocationSydney, Australia Posts3897 Posts Per Day 1.35 |
Spot on for me. One of the best, if not the best, I've read so far.
I think it doesn’t quite fit a low budget but can lose a few things if it had to, to accommodate. That would be unfortunate though.
Great job. |
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Cameron |
Posted: August 15th, 2016, 12:59am |
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Yep, good solid piece of work. Didn't see a zombie effort coming with this challenge, but it's definitely one of the better efforts.
It nearly lost me at the beginning with the disjointed conversation, which may not be needed if you can emphasise the discomfort through visualisation alone, but I'm glad I carried on through.
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SAC |
Posted: August 15th, 2016, 7:30pm |
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Of The Ancients … but some dreams do
LocationUpstate NY Posts3208 Posts Per Day 0.78 |
Writer,
Well done. I didn't get the irony of this at first, and I was about ready to say meh, but then it hit me. Smart, and that kicker raised it to a different level for me. I thought your use of parentheticals early on was a bit much, but it stopped short from distraction. Also, consider changing the title? I don't know. Something a little shorter. Just nitpicks, though. Zipped by, good pacing. Solid effort.
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Jeremiah Johnson |
Posted: August 15th, 2016, 7:55pm |
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Nice. Didn't know a zombie tale until your reveal. Good writing. Budget a little higher but they do all kinds of things now days and could get his filmed because horror is popular. Good luck with it! I'll volunteer as one of the zombies!! Just kidding. I liked it. |
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