THE EVIL INSIDE
Logline
Australian advertising creative, Guy Russell, moves with his family to a spooky hotel in Manhattan - and becomes convinced that Callum, his 3yo son, has become possessed by a dead foetus that Guy and his wife had to terminate.
Genre
Horror, Suspense / Thriller,
Short Summary
On 31 December 1999, Australian advertising creative Guy Russell arrives in New York along with his fragile wife and their young son, Callum. A painful tragedy has led them to swap Melbourne for Manhattan, and seek a fresh start.
Guy believes that Callum has become possessed by a dark force that wishes him ill. And as Guy grapples with whether the evil tormenting him is in his surroundings, his son, or his own mind, he pushes himself ever closer to the edge.
Setting
Manhattan. Upper West Side.
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain
Plot - Other Elements
Twist
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence, Language/Profanity, Substance Abuse
Main Character Details
Name: Guy Russell
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Complex
Additional Character Details
Name: Mia Russell
Age: 33
Gender: Female
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Desperate
Additional Character Details
Name: Callum Russell
Age: 3
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Extraordinary Powers and Abilities
Additional Character Details
Name: Esmerelda
Age: 28
Gender: Female
Role:
Key Traits: Empathetic
Development Pitch
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