The Priest, the Witch & the Poltergeist
Logline
In 1850 a priest in a rural French village blames a male witch for the poltergeist haunting his parsonage. Half-crazed by noise, the priest beats the witch terribly, but he survives and sues the priest for assault. The only known trial in history with a witch as plaintiff follows. A true story.
Genre
Horror,Suspense/Thriller,Mystery,Drama
Short Summary
Father Lariat has jailed his coven leader for naturopathy, so outsider Felix Thorel frightens the priest's two parsonage students with a 'hex' of strange words and electrostatic charges. The priest forces Thorel to apologize to the boys. Soon horrible noises erupt inside the parsonage walls.
Setting
Story and trial: Normandy, 1850 and 1851. Prologue and epilogue: Paris, 1870.
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain,Rebellion Against 'The One',Other,Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Philosophical Questions,Twist,Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
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Main Character Details
Name: Thorel Felix
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Underdog,Masculine,Uneducated,Romantic,Secretive,Lone Wolf,Unapologetic,Adventurous,Clumsy,Complex,Heroic,Blunt,Badass
Additional Character Details
Name: Father Jean Lariat
Age: 55
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Crazy,Desperate,Religious,Educated,Insecure,Narcisstic,Power Hungry,Manipulative,Leader,Confident
Additional Character Details
Name: Eve Therigny
Age: 27
Gender: Female
Role: emotional
Key Traits: Aspiring,Badass,Criminal,Empathetic,Flexible,Underdog,Uneducated,Sexy,Selfless,Skillful,Outspoken,Romantic,Unapologetic
Additional Character Details
Name: Robert de Saint Victor
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Role: logical
Key Traits: Confident,Decisive,Gracious,Educated,Honorable,Leader,Masculine,Skillful,Visionary,Sophisticated