Hi People, I'm brand new here so, I don't know the lay of the land that well.

I'm a film maker and I'm looking for a particular brand of script that just doesn't seem to exist. Firstly, I should explain that I'm a fan of movies like the Ray Harryhausen films and movies like 'Aliens', Ghost 'Busters', John Carpenter's 'The Thing' and so on... movies that involve creature special effects. (which is primarily what I create)

I'm currently producing animated special effects for a new Sinbad film and am hoping to find a script to move onto producing myself after this, but I don't seem to be able to find any pre-existing stories or scripts that fit the mold I'm looking for. I HAVE found plenty of zombie flicks but, that's not the genre I'm seeking... don't people like monsters anymore???

The type of film I'm talking about is like one I worked on many years ago called 'Metamorphosis: The Alien Factor' (which is available to watch in it's entirety on Youtube)

I'm based in New York and so for me, the ideal script would be something with a New York based location. (like Cloverfield or Ghost Busters) But it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility to use another location so long as it could be done on an indie film budget.

I'm looking for something that really features the creature effects but is based in a real Human world - like a Sinbad film does but, it would be easier for me to use mostly real life locations. I'm looking for either a serious or comedy film script but, I'm not into gross shock 'value' low budget horror crap... in other words, I'm looking for a real solid script which would require some real acting.

I've scanned through the horror & action scripts here and maybe I've missed something but, are monsters no longer on the menu?

How about a modern day adaptation of Frankenstein that takes place in the South Bronx?  If this interests you, click here for my script, Frankincense.


Phil

Adaptations, remakes, sequels, prequels and 'based upons' are strictly off my list of interests. Only new and original scripts are acceptable to me. Films based upon Frankenstein are DONE, finished, over and last century's news. Frankenstein is dead, let him rest in peace.

Sequels, prequels and remakes are Hollywood's business, stock and trade - they are simply refusing any new titles at this time. Original script writers - need not apply.

I'd recommend Territory - but it's set in the Philippines...a little far from NYC!

What was that Bonestalker one or something like that?

That was a decent creature feature.

Quoted from Ron Cole Films based upon Frankenstein are DONE, finished, over and last century's news. Frankenstein is dead, let him rest in peace.

Tell that to Guillermo del Toro.

Unfortunately, I have nothing else to show you.


Phil

Again - remakes, sequels, prequels and 'based upons' are Hollywood's primary product. I'm sure Frankenweenie Part II, Part III and Revenge of Frankenweenie are already written and awaiting a 'go-ahead' (if not already in production)  Frankenweenie Vs Dracuweenie is being discussed I'm sure.  

Not sure what your time frame is. Maybe you could encourage a contest here, give people a week to write a 20 to 30 page short within your guidelines. No promises or obligations on your part, but if you found that you liked any of them you could encourage their expansion into a feature.

Just a thought. And of course if you need the script quick, that wouldn't work.

Frankenweeinie vs. Megacroc.
Frankenweenie vs Sharktopus.

I doubt I'm the first to come up with these shitty ideas...

Phil

Not a bad idea to do a 30 page challenge.  

That way, you would be sure to get something that's within the boundaries of what you're looking for...(indie, creature feature, NYC based, etc...)  Then it's just a matter of separating the wheat from the chaff in terms of writing styles and ideas.  Not that any of them will be *guaranteed* to work, but it's definitely worth a shot.  And free.

Question, Ron - what budget range are we talking?

PS: I'm an old FX person myself...though didn't even get to the "IMDB CREDIT" level of work.  But if you want to talk Deadly Spawn, The Thing, Metamorphosis and similar creature features, I'm definitely familiar.  (As are several others on the board, of course.)

While I do have some creature features, not one of them is set in NYC. Also, with the possible exception of the short Mallory's Friend (goth girl believes her pet caterpillar speaks to her) and the full length Creatures Of HABIT,  (sci-fi/horror; think giant man eating frogs-not what you're looking for anyway) and the killer tree plants series (Planted) - and then there's the fantasy-horror short 'Dragons of Ash' short but that's not in modern day so that's out.  I don't have much of creature features on the site --which I was stunned to discover. I actually thought I had one up here, and I LOVE creature features.

I have some of those creature features on other sites, one full length's got a mutant crocodile; a 16p short has a grave digging gargoyle. That location isn't mentioned as in regards to city, state, or country.


That will soon be fixed. One more from my vaults isn't going to make any bit of difference to some peeps on the site.

{note: that short script, Something Is Out There,  has just been submitted.}

Then again, Workout Buddies could probably be expanded in sick and twisted ways....

Something's wrong here, I haven't been getting email updates consistently on this thread. I have gotten some so, that's why it's puzzling - I wasn't notified of the last 3 or 4 replies... curious.

Like I said at the start of this thread, I'm new to talking to script writers (my usual internet friends are animators and special effects people) so I had no idea there was anything like a 30 day challenge to be waged on writers. Hmmmmm, I'll need to think on this... Thanks!

It's up to you, but what I actually suggested was 1 week 30 pages, something like that. The scripts would be fairly raw but still give you an idea of the story and what the writer could do.

Quoted from leitskev It's up to you, but what I actually suggested was 1 week 30 pages, something like that. The scripts would be fairly raw but still give you an idea of the story and what the writer could do.

One week, 30 pgs? Raw? You don't say...