On the Third Day: The Last War
ACTION SATIRE EPIC WAR SUSPENSE/THRILLER POLITICAL RELIGIOUS
Contemporary,Future
King Lizzard
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Submision Type
book
Logline
And on the third day all mankind came to an end. A biting, surrealistic, political war thriller/black comedy. Chemical warfare sets off an insanity syndrome. A Dr. Strangelove for the new millennia.
Genre
Action,Satire,Epic,War,Suspense/Thriller,Political,Religious
Short Summary
Yuri was a lazy, crazy, ex-military pilot from Russia, who just didn't pay attention to where he was flying one day. After getting shot down by the USAF in Germany, a series of chemical attacks begins in Europe. With the chemical drifting worldwide the world leaders try to stop the oncoming disaster
Setting
Germany, Italy, London, Las Vegas, Washington D.C.
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain
Plot - Other Elements
Twist,Meaningful Message,Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence,Nudity, Language/Profanity
Main Character Details
Name: General Thompson Kincaid
Age: 50s
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Badass,Aggressive,Narcisstic,Complex,Patriotic,Religious,Crazy,Power Hungry,Sarcastic,Educated,Leader
Additional Character Details
Name: Major Matt Murphy
Age: 30s
Gender: Male
Role: Logical
Key Traits: Adventurous,Charming,Engaging,Skillful,Heroic,Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: President Richard Wilson
Age: 60s
Gender: Male
Role: protagonist
Key Traits: Crazy,Religious,Patriotic,Narcisstic,Outspoken,Leader,Unapologetic
Additional Character Details
Name: Dr. Rhonda Seymour
Age: 40s-50s
Gender: Female
Role: protagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Heroic,Educated,Honorable,Leader,Skillful
Genre
ACTION, WAR, POLITICS, DRAMA
Brief
A Russian pilot is shot down over in Germany after repeated being told to surrender. It is taken as an act of war and chemical warfare breaks out. The poisonous gas spreads throughout the globe killing most of the population including political leaders and heads of state. Now the race for a cure before the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypses finish destroying mankind.
Overall Rating
FAIR
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: GOOD
Characterization: FAIR
Commerciality: FAIR
Franchise Potential: FAIR
Pace: GOOD
Premise: GOOD
Structure: GOOD
Theme: FAIR
Accuracy of Book Profile
Yes the book profile is accurately but barely touches on the story. It is more a logline. There could be mention of the chemical warfare and a war with Russia.
Draw of Story
The story is meant to be a dark comedy and begins by following Yuri. He is a Russian pilot on the army who instigates the war with his misguided ways.
Possible Drawbacks
The book hits close to home with chemical warfare feeling strangely relatable to a pandemic. Also it deals with Russia attacking the rest of the world which is also very relevant. These are essential elements to the story and cannot be changed. There is a strange addition with the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY RELIES A LITTLE BIT ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
The hook is that chemical warfare has spread throughout the world, killing millions. Now scientist must find a cure before the Russians destroy the world.
Fanbase Potential
This could have a large fanbase because chemical warfare has not been done often in war films. It is also a dark comedy that adds to the uniqueness of the story. It is very timely because it does resemble the pandemic because they use gases to spread poison.
Awards Potential
This could have awards potential because it is an satirical perspective of war. It has the same tones as Jojo Rabbit. It has a light air to it while tackling a serious issue.
Envisioned Budget
MEDIUM BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
JOJO RABBIT, APOCALYPSE NOW, LONDON HAS FALLEN
What’s New About the Story
The story is original because of the use of chemical warfare in a dark comedy. It is filled with gore and showcases a comedy of errors by many of the characters.
Lead Characters
The lead characters do not stand out.
Uniqueness of Story
This is not a rare gem but does have many unique elements that would make it interesting to a wide audience.
Possible Formats
Film - Studio, Film - Streaming, Film - Indie
Analyst Recommendation
CONSIDER
Justification
This is a consider because it has interesting elements but it could be an inappropriate time or an appropriate one, depending on the message. Chemical warfare is similar to a highly contagious virus which may be insensitive to the public at this time, especially in satire. It also uses Russians as the antagonist who are apart of a heated topic at the moment. However, it could make an interesting and empowering statement.