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LOGLINE: When a sanctimonious teenage reject is haunted by the ghost of a murdered prom queen, she must uncover the truth about her toxic Christian high school and save herself from the same fate.
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CURRENT AWARDS: BLACK LIST READER RECOMMENDED; ScreenCraft Fellowship SF (2023); Stowe Story Labs/NYX Horror Collective Fellowship SF (2023); WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Lab QF (2023)
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What readers are saying:
P.R.O.M. is a satisfying supernatural thriller with adolescent girlhood at its bloody heart, JENNIFER’S BODY for ex-Christian girls.
This multi-faceted storyline is full of twists and turns that keep the audience riveted to the page. There is enough complexity and originality within the narrative that will allow it to differentiate itself on the screen from other horror films.
With a fast pace, witty plot, and engaging characters, this script has an emotional momentum all of its own. It's so vivid and compelling, the reader wants to see this on screen immediately. This story builds on relatable themes with a supernatural bent, like CARRIE for a new generation.
...a wildly engaging supernatural thriller.
...a fun and meaningful script that addresses a lot in the right way. It’s well worth the read for any company on the hunt for an unexpected quality hit.
This script is ready to be shared and get attention.
Roles
Daffodil “Dil” Pinto: Lead
Dil (17) is a bullied Evangelical poster-girl. She's mouse-like, as jittery and cautious as she is curious and fierce.
Lorna Schneider: Supporting
Lorna (17) is athletic and intimidating. The school’s queen bitch.
Rick Schneider: Supporting
Rick (45) is Dil's muscular, ugly-hot beardo neighbor. Jen's boyfriend. Lorna's dad. Ex-youth pastor. Dil's #1 enemy.
Pastor Ryan: Supporting
Pastor Ryan (26) is Chapel Hall's boyishly handsome “Life Management” teacher and in-school Youth Pastor.
Tristan Krichels: Supporting
Tristan (18) is the school heartthrob and Dil’s mega-crush. His dad is the wealthy head pastor of the local megachurch. Wants to be a bad-boy.
Dil (17) is a bullied Evangelical poster-girl. She's mouse-like, as jittery and cautious as she is curious and fierce.
Lorna Schneider: Supporting
Lorna (17) is athletic and intimidating. The school’s queen bitch.
Rick Schneider: Supporting
Rick (45) is Dil's muscular, ugly-hot beardo neighbor. Jen's boyfriend. Lorna's dad. Ex-youth pastor. Dil's #1 enemy.
Pastor Ryan: Supporting
Pastor Ryan (26) is Chapel Hall's boyishly handsome “Life Management” teacher and in-school Youth Pastor.
Tristan Krichels: Supporting
Tristan (18) is the school heartthrob and Dil’s mega-crush. His dad is the wealthy head pastor of the local megachurch. Wants to be a bad-boy.
