DO YOU KNOW YOUR NAME

DO YOU KNOW YOUR NAME

Feature · Horror · 109 pages
Status: Spec
In the aftermath of a global virus outbreak, Lilly becomes convinced by Adam that they have been brought together by a divine power with the purpose of repopulating the world, but when Nia arrives, the Humanimals that stalk them are the least of their worries.
Written by Judah Ray

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Judah Ray
West Hollywood, CA
I've turned my eclectic upbringing into powerful and meaningful art. My screenplays, which have been recognized by industry professionals, demonstrate my skills in storytelling, character development, and format. My original ideas, backed by a thorough understanding of the current market, have the potential to achieve great success when paired with ...
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BLKLST 8 Here is the review: Lilly’s disability makes her survival all the more challenging and frightening while adding an interesting layer to her shaky dynamic with Adam regarding her being seemingly forced to trust him to stay alive. Nia is a great way to strain the already tested relationship between Adam and Lilly, with her being a fantastic contrast to Lilly’s disposition, displayed by how she immediately doesn’t put up with Adam’s envy, paranoid accusations, and snarky remarks, enhancing the conflict. She also fittingly empowers Lilly to grow more independent and confident that she could do things for herself without Adam’s help (as seen around pgs.48-51 & 89-90), boosting the man’s bitterness as he becomes increasingly disenchanted. The start of the narrative contains a mysterious, ominous vibe reminiscent of “I Am Legend,” carrying an escalating build in the early first act to reveal what Lilly and Adam are trying to avoid in the desert, with Nia’s introduction acting as a tension-fueled, engaging sequence with the monstrous humans, setting her up in an attention-grabbing manner. The monsters’ memorable breathing heightens the horror and what could be an enticing sound design, with their foreboding presence leading to a brutal climax that rounds out the story and love triangle nicely. Ostensibly inspired by the aforementioned film “I Am Legend,” the script has a compelling combination of an unforgiving, apocalyptic environment with an evolving love triangle that brings about intense clashes between the trio and would likely keep audiences riveted even without the monsters. Another draft could work on some of the dialogue and buildup of Adam & Lilly’s dynamic, but the cast still feels wholly portrayed and fascinating to follow, with Lilly’s empowering arc being the story’s stand-out. The material is ideal for several platforms, namely a company with a knack for off-kilter stories like Blumhouse Productions or Annapurna Pictures, as the characters’ bonds show lots of promise.