GENRE: Mystery / Horror / Ominous
NUTSHELL: VANILLA SKY meets THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE.
TAG LINE: A one night stand with a demon's lover.
LOG LINE:
A down-on-his-luck ex-FBI agent struggles to determine what’s real and what’s illusory as he’s tormented by a demonic force while searching for a missing woman.
AWARDS & PLACEMENTS:
WINNER – Best Screenplay – Multi Dimension Independent Film Festival (May 2023)
WINNER – Best Horror/Thriller – Andromeda Film Festival (Turkey - Apr. 2023)
WINNER – Best Screenplay – Indie Cine Tube Awards (India - Apr. 2023)
WINNER – Best Feature Script – 8 & Halfilm Awards (Rome, Italy - Mar. 2023)
WINNER – Best Script – Vesuvius International Film Festival (Oct. 2021)
WINNER – Best Original Screenplay – Hollywood Blood Horror Film Fest. (LA, USA - Sep. 2019)
FINALIST – Horror Bowl Movie Awards (India - June 2023)
FINALIST – Los Angeles Crime and Horror Film Festival (Los Angeles, USA - Apr. 2019)
FINALIST – Oaxaca FilmFest (Oaxaca, Mexico - Sep. 2019)
FINALIST – Crimson Screen Horror Film Festival (South Carolina, USA - May 2019)
SEMI-FINALIST – Dublin Movie Awards (Ireland - July 2023)
QUARTER-FINALIST – Your Script Produced! Studios (USA - Sep. 2019)
OFFICIAL SELECTION –The Macoproject Film Festival (NY, USA - July 2021)
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Diabolical Horror Film Festival ((USA - Oct. 2019)
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Oregon Screams Horror Film Fest (Oregon, USA - July 2019)
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Roosevelt Island Film Festival (NY, USA - June 2021)
HORROR BOWL MOVIE AWARDS SCRIPT REVIEW:
As an experienced screenwriter, Danny Boushebel brings his skills to the table to craft a gripping screenplay. His familiarity with the thriller and horror genres suggests an understanding of the genre conventions and audience expectations, providing a solid foundation for delivering an engaging and suspenseful story. Maintaining a clear narrative structure and managing the pacing will be crucial in navigating the intricate plot of "This Too Shall Not Pass." Ensuring a well-crafted balance between the character's internal conflicts and external challenges contributes to a compelling and coherent storyline.
The premise of an ex-FBI agent battling both personal demons and supernatural forces creates a compelling and layered protagonist. Exploring the character's internal struggles and psychological torment adds depth to the story, allowing the audience to empathize with his journey and invest in his quest to find the missing woman. The fusion of thriller, horror, and mystery genres provides an opportunity for suspenseful storytelling and unexpected twists. Balancing the supernatural elements with the protagonist's personal struggles creates a sense of unease and tension throughout the narrative.
Furthermore, incorporating a mystery element, such as unraveling the truth behind the missing woman's disappearance, can engage the audience and keep them invested in the story.
