Retreat
Original Short Screenplay · Horror
Written by Amanda Pimenta
Logline
When her friend becomes fixated on mysterious symbols during a forest hike, a cautious young woman must find a way to escape the woods before she loses her friend to the presence drawing her deeper inside.
Summary
Emily and Monet set out on a hike, but their different approaches to adventure soon put them at odds. Emily wants to stay on the trail, while Monet is drawn to strange symbols carved into the trees. As Monet’s fascination grows and her behavior changes, Emily must decide how to protect her friend without following her into danger.
The Characters
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Emily
Cautious and practical, Emily prefers a marked trail and a reliable map. Her loyalty to Monet keeps her searching for answers even when her instincts tell her to leave.
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Monet
Curious and fearless, Monet enjoys venturing beyond the familiar path. Her fascination with the symbols in the woods pulls her away from Emily and toward something she doesn’t understand.
The Location.
A dense forest where open trails narrow beneath a thick canopy. Weathered signs, carved symbols, and a secluded clearing near a lake mark the friends’ journey deeper into the woods.
*Character and location photos are AI generated from ChatGPT 4o as of May 19, 2024
Interested in Retreat?
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