"DON'T THEY... WON'T THEY FIGHT BACK?"

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postcard art designed by Vanessa Puopolo

accolades

TOP FIVE Finalist (2016 Screamfest)
TOP TEN Finalist (2016 FilmQuest)
TOP TEN Finalist (2016 NOLA Horror FF)
​Official Selection (2016 RIP Horror FF)
​Quarter-Finalist (2016 Shriekfest).

table read

A first reading was held in the summer of 2015.  Included in the cast:  Libby Baker, Michael Balin, Cameron Bender, Benjamin Burt, Jordan Charles, Frances Chewning, Noshir Dalal, Jessa French, Brad Griffith,  Stephanie Jones, Monte Light, Maggie McCollester, Chris Smith.
120-second video pitch for "Spider Eaters"

logline

In a last-ditch effort to save their failing relationship, Allison and Bobby embark on a spider-eating adventure into the remote Australian Outback, accompanied by a "Strange Foods" television crew.
​Their trip coincides with the arrival of a mysterious and eco-conscious spider fanatic, as well as the spiders' own violent retaliation -- turning the "tables" on the hapless tourists.   
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postcard art designed by Vanessa Puopolo

basics

GENRE:  Horror / Thriller / Adventure
LENGTH: Feature-length
PROTECTION:  WGA; West registered
SCRIPT EDITOR / STORY CONSULTANT:
​Jonna Jackson
PAGE COUNT:  Ninety-two (92) pages
DRAFTS: Eight (8) completed drafts
PROPOSED TAGLINE:
"The snack that bites back..."

screamfest feedback

"This is a unique idea set in an interesting locale that weaves a distinctive lore throughout the narrative."
"The very familiar sub-genre of nature revolting against man has not been explored in some time, and this script does a great job of updating familiar tropes."
"This script was well plotted and paced with organic uses of lore
​coming out of the Australian setting."
"The world of extreme eating has not been explored in horror
​and seems poised to be exploited."
"Good set pieces like the bus crash and climactic explosion give the film scope, while imagery like the cocooned spider fields can bring KINGDOM OF THE SPIDERS-like imagery into the modern day."
"Preying on the fear of spiders, the writer sets up several great scares, like getting spiders in your mouth or being attacked on the toilet."
"Professionally written, the imagery jumps off the page;
​this is a strong contender."