Mercy
ACTION HORROR MELODRAMA HISTORICAL FICTION SUSPENSE/THRILLER ROMANCE
17th Century or Earlier,1960s & '70s,1980s & '90s,Contemporary
Alan J. Paul
TaleFlick Pick!
Submision Type
book
Logline
Anthony Banna was first visited by the demon Asmodeus when he was eight years old, and it had taken over his dead Grandfather. The demon comes and goes over the years. Years later, as a college student, Anthony consults demonology Professor James Gilligan, who begins to devise a defensive strategy.
Genre
Action,Horror,Melodrama,Historical Fiction,Suspense/Thriller,Romance
Short Summary
Anthony Banna had a wholly unholy preoccupation with old cemeteries, particularly old tombstones and, by association, with the specific decaying and putrefying fauna they identified...
Setting
Woodstock, NY, New Brunswick, NJ, 17th Century Amsterdam and New Amsterdam
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age,Happy Ending,Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
Nudity
Main Character Details
Name: Anthony Banna
Age: Twenties for the majority of the story.
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Masculine,Modest,Charming,Complex,Decisive,Desperate,Faithful,Funny,Romantic,Heroic,Honorable,Leader,Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Professor James Gilligan
Age: Forties
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Complex,Confident,Decisive,Empathetic,Skillful,Faithful,Educated,Honorable,Sophisticated
Additional Character Details
Name: Caroline Cook
Age: twenties
Gender: Female
Role: emotional
Key Traits: Aggressive,Charming,Sexy,Confident,Decisive,Empathetic,Engaging,Romantic,Seductive
Additional Character Details
Name: Mercy Engle
Age: Twenties for most of the story.
Gender: Female
Role: emotional
Key Traits: Charming,Adventurous,Sexy,Confident,Decisive,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Skillful,Funny,Romantic,Heroic,Honorable,Strong Moral Code
Genre
THRILLER, RELIGION, DRAMA, ROMANCE, SUSPENSE
Brief
A young boy, Anthony, is visited by a demon periodically throughout his entire life. As a young adult he seeks the help of a college professor in confronting the demon. They learn that a woman named Mercy may hold the key. Together they begin a journey into a the battle for control of hell.
Overall Rating
GOOD
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: GOOD
Characterization: EXCELLENT
Commerciality: GOOD
Franchise Potential: EXCELLENT
Pace: GOOD
Premise: GOOD
Structure: GOOD
Theme: EXCELLENT
Accuracy of Book Profile
Yes, the profile does depict the book.
Draw of Story
The mixing of supernatural tropes with everyday life is very interesting.
Possible Drawbacks
No. It moved along nicely.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY RELIES A LITTLE BIT ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
Will Anthony discover who this mysterious demon is in time to save himself and the world?
Fanbase Potential
Those who like supernatural stories will like this.
Awards Potential
No. Not that kind of film or series.
Envisioned Budget
MEDIUM BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, COVEN, THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK
What’s New About the Story
It has an interesting folklore backstory. The characters could be a little more full or rounded out.
Lead Characters
Their struggle against evil forces makes them stand out.
Uniqueness of Story
Not a rare gem but good. The characters need to be more three-dimensional.
Possible Formats
Film - Indie, Film - Streaming, Film - Studio, TV Series - Cable, TV Series - Network, TV Series - Limited Run / Mini-Series, TV Series - Streaming
Analyst Recommendation
CONSIDER
Justification
This could actually make a good episodic series for TV. The characters need to be more well-developed and there needs to be better dialogue but the bones of the story are pretty good.