The Fly Guy
HORROR DETECTIVE SUSPENSE/THRILLER MYSTERY OTHER
Contemporary
Colum Sanson Regan
TaleFlick Top Pick!
Submision Type
book
Logline
A psychological thriller with elements of horror. Martin is a struggling author who appears to find success and a happy relationship when he creates a detective, Henry Bloomburg. As Martin becomes more obsessed with a female character, Lucy, Henry turns up in Martin's reality to investigate him.
Genre
Horror,Detective,Suspense/Thriller,Mystery,Other
Short Summary
Martin is a loner who can't believe his luck when Alison shows interest in him. He is a struggling author, writing a detective, Henry Bloomburg. An ezine publishes his grisly stories of drugs, murder and sex and an elusive horrific Fly Guy.Alison and he fall in love.He decides to write a novel.
Setting
unspecified city and suburb
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain,Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Philosophical Questions,Twist,Other
Mature Audience Themes
Nudity,Substance Abuse, Language/Profanity,Extreme Violence
Main Character Details
Name: Martin Tripp
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Complex,Insecure,Underdog,Secretive,Desperate,Aspiring,Engaging,Narcisstic
Additional Character Details
Name: Gregor Alskev
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Badass,Aggressive,Charming,Villainous,Sexy,Decisive,Masculine,Leader,Unapologetic,Manipulative,Seductive,Skillful,Confident,Criminal,Educated,Engaging,Heartthrob
Additional Character Details
Name: Henry Bloomburg
Age: 55
Gender: Male
Role: logical
Key Traits: Educated,Heroic,Faithful,Empathetic,Lone Wolf,Strong Moral Code,Skillful,Selfless,Unapologetic,Decisive,Confident,Modest,Honorable
Additional Character Details
Name: Alison Dixon
Age: 30
Gender: Female
Role: emotional
Key Traits: Faithful,Engaging,Empathetic,Romantic,Educated,Aspiring,Strong Moral Code,Gracious,Modest,Skillful,Sophisticated,Honorable,Naive
Genre
THRILLER, ROMANCE, FANTASY, LGBT, MATURE AUDIENCE
Brief
Martin is an ordinary man working on his day job and his new relationship with Alison. In his free time, Martin is also a writer working on a novel about drugs, sex, violence and horror. But his life changes when he sees, in person, a man right out of his books: Henry Bloomberg, the detective. From this moment on, the characters in his fiction come alive and get involved in his life, to the point the walls separating fiction and reality disappear and we don't know anymore what is reality and what is literature - not even the writer himself.
Overall Rating
EXCELLENT
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: EXCELLENT
Characterization: EXCELLENT
Commerciality: GOOD
Franchise Potential: GOOD
Pace: EXCELLENT
Premise: EXCELLENT
Structure: EXCELLENT
Theme: EXCELLENT
Accuracy of Book Profile
Book profile reflects book accurately, however Short Summary could be edited and reviewed as it doesn't do the book justice.
Draw of Story
The first thing we notice about the story is how fast the main character is shaken up from his stability and how the inciting incident is well constructed by the author - these factors entice curiosity about the narrative.
Possible Drawbacks
Nothing made me want to put the book down, even though some sex scenes are not for the faint of heart and most probably wouldn't be suitable for audiovisual.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY RELIES A LITTLE BIT ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
I would watch this movie because it brings along an outstanding narrative construction and the theme is original. It challenges the logics of the audience. Pulp Fiction meets Jekyll & Hyde.
Fanbase Potential
It could have a large fanbase if adapted especially because characters are emblematic and the end of the story is open to further interpretations, which can be stimulating to the audience.
Awards Potential
It could certainly have awards potential because the story is challenging in all fronts, as it mixes up a (supposedly) fiction world with a (supposed) reality, but these lines are blurred as narrative unfolds.
Envisioned Budget
MEDIUM BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
JEKYLL AND HYDE, PULP FICTION, TWIN PEAKS
What’s New About the Story
The originality of this story is that it begins with an ordinary setting and a standard protagonist. However, this starting point is the key to defying audience's own perception of reality as surreal scenes and characters created by the protagonist invade the supposedly real life that took place in Martin's life.
Lead Characters
Martin is a dubious character and readers are led to get each time more curious about who he really is. Even though the mystery is not completely solved, one thing can be said: Martin is the catalyst of all events happening in the story, which are not light ones. Henry, the detective, is a mysterious character who seems to hold the key to understanding the logics behind the story - and even though this is not completely or clearly revealed, he certainly grows in the heart of the audience, opposite to Martin.
Uniqueness of Story
It is a rare gem.
Possible Formats
Film: Studio, Indie, Streaming TV Series: Network, Cable, Limited Run / Mini-Series, Streaming
Analyst Recommendation
RECOMMEND
Justification
Original story, thrilling narrative, outstanding characters and impressive writing.