Threatened Waters
Submision Type
book
Logline
Water as a weapon of war threatens to return America to 18th century conditions - but those responsible are not who they seem, but a group so powerful that many of the events of the last century can be tied to them.
Genre
Action,Drama,Political,Suspense/Thriller
Short Summary
Cold hunched the man over before dawn in the frigid Anatolia Highlands of south-central Turkey. He strung the wires along massive gray concrete pipes while, above, guards were lit by the dam's lights. Tonight, he would learn a handful of men could darken a nation...a lesson he would take with him.
Setting
Turkey, Mexico, Denver, New York, LA, and Page, AZ
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain,Other
Plot - Other Elements
Twist,Other
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Main Character Details
Name: Zach Greer
Age: 34
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Charming,Complex,Faithful,Honorable,Strong Moral Code,Masculine,Modest,Aspiring
Additional Character Details
Name: Elle Hardwick
Age: 33
Gender: Other
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Badass,Complex,Flexible,Educated,Unapologetic,Seductive,Skillful,Blunt,Sexy,Aggressive
Additional Character Details
Name: Akmed Hector
Age: 32
Gender: Male
Role: antagonist
Key Traits: Badass,Aggressive,Criminal,Leader,Unapologetic,Blunt,Uneducated,Masculine
Additional Character Details
The author has not yet written this
Genre
DRAMA, WAR, POLITICS, ACTION
Brief
A terrorist organization is rising to attack the western world by using a water against them. Elle and Zach are working to stop a major attack but the organization is able to infiltrate the US and attack. They are finally stopped but the organization is not dead.
Overall Rating
GOOD
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: EXCELLENT
Characterization: GOOD
Commerciality: GOOD
Franchise Potential: GOOD
Pace: GOOD
Premise: GOOD
Structure: GOOD
Theme: GOOD
Accuracy of Book Profile
Yes, the book profile accurately reflects the book.
Draw of Story
This is an international story taking place all over the world. It is on a global scale which makes the stakes higher.
Possible Drawbacks
This is very political minded which has a niche audience. There are many slow moments where information is being gathered and processed to understand the terrorist next steps. There are a lot of different characters to keep track of and many storylines coming together.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY DOES NOT RELY ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
The hook is that a terrorist organization is rising to attack the West by affecting the water. I would watch the movie to see the use of water as a weapon.
Fanbase Potential
This wouldn't have a large fanbase. The story, overall, is not very unique. The antagonist are stereotypical Middle Eastern descent and the events of the story play out like many other films. It is steeped in politics and would narrow the audience appeal.
Awards Potential
This does not have awards potential. The story is entertaining but does not excel on any specific level. The story is predictable.
Envisioned Budget
LARGE BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
ZERO DARK THIRTY, JACK RYAN
What’s New About the Story
Water being used as a weapon is the original element in the story. The rest runs much like political/terrorism movies. The terrorist could be from a different part of the world. American terrorism is a current topic and this could tackle that issue.
Lead Characters
The lead characters are a typical characters for a political drama. The importance is placed on the plot and less on character development.
Uniqueness of Story
This is an average story that has been written well. As a film, however, it follows the predictable pattern of other political dramas. There needs to be a unique element to this, a different perspective. The story needs more nuance and gray areas to add depth.
Possible Formats
Film: Studio, Streaming
Analyst Recommendation
WORK IN PROGRESS
Justification
While the story has many positive points, it has room for improvement (see possible paths below). If you can't change the story at this point, my suggestion is using your notes as a guide to highlight the best aspects of it when taking the next steps, either putting a pitch page together, a treatment, or a presentation.
Tips for Improvement
This story could tackle a different, less known type of nefarious organization, in another part of the world. There could also be a case that this reinforces stereotypes and discrimination against certain groups. The non-terrorist characters could be diversified and more perspective given to the antagonists side so they are more complex.