The Vanishing of Venice
Logline
An eclectic thriller. Only 3 days to go. Venice floated on a path to destruction. Tourists were being murdered. The Apocalypse is nigh. Behind the walls of Saint Mark's Basilica a Brotherhood of Priests vow to eradicate the mass invasion of Tourists upon their city...
Genre
Crime
Short Summary
Every day, like the pigeons it’s famous for, Saint Mark’s Square is flocked by tourists, visitors from every corner of the world, all desperate to indulge in the ancient city of Venice’s flamboyant history, with its enchanting maze of cobble-stoned alleyways and romantic winding canals.
Naïve tourists, oblivious that their days were numbered as Venice floated along a path to destruction. The apocalypse was nigh. Only three days to go. Natural forces had been released. Already the weather had changed. The humidity was oppressive. Venomous storms brewed. Dark forces stirred.
Setting
Venice. Italy.
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Tragedy
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message,Philosophical Questions,Twist
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence,Sexual Abuse,Substance Abuse,Incest
Main Character Details
Name: Father Rodero
Age: 50
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Villainous,Aggressive,Patriotic,Visionary,Religious,Desperate,Leader,Narcisstic,Complex,Faithful,Crazy,Unapologetic,Manipulative,Outspoken
Additional Character Details
Name: Simone
Age: 35
Gender: Female
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Aspiring,Charming,Insecure,Naive,Romantic,Complex,Engaging,Religious,Seductive,Sexy
Additional Character Details
Name: Michello
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Role: tempter
Key Traits: Romantic,Seductive,Aspiring,Masculine,Confident,Engaging,Heartthrob,Patriotic,Adventurous,Charming
Additional Character Details
The author has not yet written this
Development Pitch
Genre
ACTION, SUSPENSE, THRILLER, DRAMA, FANTASY
Brief
Venice is under the spell of an evil plot to rid the city of tourists. Global warming sends an apocalyptic rise in sea levels. Will the ancient "city of canals" survive!!
Overall Rating
GOOD
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: GOOD
Characterization: GOOD
Commerciality: GOOD
Franchise Potential: FAIR
Pace: EXCELLENT
Premise: GOOD
Structure: EXCELLENT
Theme: GOOD
Accuracy of Book Profile
The profile is too cryptic. It needs more clarity.
Draw of Story
Venice is a great place for a murder plot.
Possible Drawbacks
No - it was a good read.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY RELIES A LITTLE BIT ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
There's a serial killer on the loose in Venice as it unknowingly sits under a cloud of doom.
Fanbase Potential
Maybe. This has a "Da Vinci Code" feel to it but that novel was a smash success years before the movie was made.
Awards Potential
Maybe - it's a bit more action packed than your usual Award bait but it has potential for actors to receive an award.
Envisioned Budget
LARGE BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
DA VINCI CODE, THE WICKER MAN, THE ORDER
What’s New About the Story
The location makes it unique for a murder mystery. The challenge is whether its a murder mystery, a supernatural thriller or a horror film. It doesn't fit easily into a specific genre
Lead Characters
The lead characters are well defined and the semi-religious overtones help make their arc's seem unique.
Uniqueness of Story
This is unique mainly due to its setting in Venice - it's a very good caper in a very unique city,
Possible Formats
Film - Studio, TV Series - Limited Run / Mini-Series
Analyst Recommendation
CONSIDER
Justification
This has all the makings of a good film story but it would be an expensive endeavour in order to succeed. Venice isn't a cheap location and it would need A-List above the line talent to succeed. But, if all that came together properly this could be very successful.