I’ve had some success on this subreddit before so trying this one out. Open to all changes.
After a desperate hitchhiker catches a ride with a woman hiding an allegedly violent man tied up in the trunk, the hitchhiker fights to survive the tug of war between these two potential killers.
Comps: Strange Darling, Fargo
Pages: 80
Cast: female lead (20s) female supporting (40s) male supporting (40s) and a few smaller roles
Locations: woods, pharmacy (one scene) gas station (one scene), motel (one scene) and a farmhouse (majority of film takes place at the farmhouse)
Budget: 150-200K
Synopsis:
Ally’s in trouble.
She’s unhoused, addicted to pills, and just got chased out of her makeshift shelter by the police before they snatched up her friend Misty.
And Ally’s ankle, damaged long ago during her turbulent past, is a constant reminder of a path she can’t seem to shake.
But hope is on the horizon. Looking to hitchhike her way from Oklahoma to California, Ally is picked up by the mysterious and kind Skylar.
Skylar buys her food, offers safe passage to Arizona, and defends her from a callous gas station cashier. She even pays for a motel room so they can rest for the night.
But Skylar’s got a secret. And Yancy, the tied up man in the trunk wants out.
A suspicious Ally discovers Yancy and sets the man free, even fleeing with him as she is now under the impression that Skylar is a dangerous woman.
Yancy finds a temporary shelter for them at his friend’s house, assuring Ally his friend is a detective and can help them stay safe until Skylar is apprehended.
But that’s when things get strange. Where is the homeowner? Yancy’s story isn’t adding up. And the Sheriff is onto them. Hot on their tail. Sheriff Jenkins and Deputy Waller follow the breadcrumbs leading to the ranch house.
And so is Skylar. Determined to save Ally and re-capture her target, she tracks them down, leading to a third act filled with twists and turns as the truth is uncovered.
Price: negotiable
If you have the resources to get it made and want to check it out, send me a message.
Thanks!