Memoirs of a Transferable Soul
Submision Type
book
Logline
Imagine a superpower nobody would ever want. And if you don’t use it, you die. Experimental medication and meditation open a door through which a terminally ill man's disembodied soul wanders, briefly taking residence where other souls have departed. Death gives life--but at a steep price.
Genre
Suspense/Thriller,Horror,Sci-fi
Short Summary
His treatments and extrasensory abilities have created a grisly lifeline. His wandering soul can temporarily occupy the lifeless bodies of the dead. As a side effect, his own terminal condition improves--temporarily. This skill progresses as he serially revives dead patients. But there's a catch.
Setting
Chester and Lancaster Counties, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, USA
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain,Other,Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Main Character Details
Name: Unnamed alias Morton Grumm
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Complex,Desperate,Underdog,Educated,Engaging,Funny,Romantic
Additional Character Details
Name: Lorethe pron "Loretta"
Age: 35
Gender: Female
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Manipulative,Romantic,Skillful,Adventurous,Secretive
Additional Character Details
Name: Dr. Scutcheon
Age: 55
Gender: Male
Role: antagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Aggressive,Complex,Greedy,Educated,Villainous,Power Hungry,Skillful
Additional Character Details
Name: Boris (and Boris) (Both named Boris) -- The Henchmen
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Role: antagonist
Key Traits: Aggressive,Complex,Villainous,Power Hungry,Leader,Badass,Crazy,Criminal,Masculine,Blunt,Skillful
Genre
SUSPENSE, THRILLER, DRAMA, FANTASY
Brief
This is the story of a man who excelled the art of mindfulness and developed a technique for escaping death and restoring his vitality by getting hold of other bodies approaching their final hour. He is then able to find true life meaning in family, and escapes death in the most unusual way possible.
Overall Rating
GOOD
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: EXCELLENT
Characterization: GOOD
Commerciality: GOOD
Franchise Potential: GOOD
Pace: GOOD
Premise: EXCELLENT
Structure: GOOD
Theme: GOOD
Accuracy of Book Profile
It is accurate.
Draw of Story
What drew me into this story is the mystery involving the narrator supernatural talents, how he finds meaning in family after this experience and the way he is able to find a way out for the scariest thing in human experience: death.
Possible Drawbacks
Nothing made me want to put the book down, however narrative can get a bit confusing regarding main character arc. A suggestion is providing more insight about the narrator’s life before the hospital so the initial plateau is better defined and also in order to allow for more identification with audience.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY RELIES HEAVILY ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
I would watch this movie because it is a story that has similarities with vampire stories which are usually enticing and interesting, but at the same time it is quite unusual how protagonists achieves his immortality and the body he ends up getting hold of at the end of the narrative.
Fanbase Potential
It could have a large fanbase as supernatural themes are usually popular both in movies and TV. In the case of an adaptation for TV, the formula of the story proposed by the author is even more prolific as many stories may arise from the bodies the narrator’s soul takes control of in order to keep on living. A mix between vampire stories and hospital-themed plots seem to be appealing enough.
Awards Potential
It could have awards potential especially considering graphic effects and acting. Screenplay can also be fruitful regarding possible stories and characters that may be created beyond the storyline in the book.
Envisioned Budget
LARGE BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
SUPERNATURAL, INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE
What’s New About the Story
Even though immortality theme is not uncommon in fiction, story is overall original and unique due to the form the protagonist is able to achieve it. Developing the character’s that the soul takes possession of the body in more levels would sure make the story become even deeper.
Lead Characters
The protagonist’s talent to master mindfulness and discovering a technique to fool death is something exceptional, however its duality is what makes audience relate to him, as escaping death is a natural instinct shared by each one of us.
Uniqueness of Story
It is an original story and writing is exquisite, however storyline could be improved. A suggestion for this is following classic protagonist arcs. Narrator’s life challenges are not clear enough in the first part of the narrative.
Possible Formats
Film: Studio, Indie, Streaming TV Series: Network, Cable, Limited Run / Mini-Series, Streaming
Analyst Recommendation
CONSIDER
Justification
Consider it because plot is original and protagonist has great potential for becoming an all-time classic due to his duality, however protagonist’s main struggle could be even clearer in order to create more bonds with the audience.