The Crimson Pool
The Crimson Pool
Feature
· Thriller · 99 pages
Status: Spec
When a struggling crime author dies in his home alongside his latest unfinished book, the young, disenfranchised writer who discovers him seizes the opportunity to finish his novel and steal acclaim for herself. Problem is—the author isn’t dead.
Written by
Daniel Beals
Coverfly Recommendations
"An exciting and socially relevant thrill ride. Almost entirely set in one location, this is a contained thriller with a complex and compelling protagonist/antagonist relationship. Its roots lie in MISERY, but it takes a unique and exciting approach to this dynamic."
Coverfly Story Analyst
3 Accolades
Accolade Highlights
Finalist,
WeScreenplay Feature Lab 2023
Second Rounder,
Austin Film Festival 2024
Quarterfinalist,
Final Draft - Big Break 2024
1 Writer
Daniel is an award-winning director/ writer who cut his teeth on shorts like the award-winning dark comedy MEDIATING KIDNAPPER (starring Parks & Recs' Jim O'Heir) and the other-award-winning pandemic horror flick DON'T BE AFRAID. His psychodrama thriller feature script, THE CRIMSON POOL, is officially endorsed by Coverfly, making their Summer Holida...
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Additional Project Info
Endorsed by Coverfly - 2024 Summer Holiday Reading List Honorable Mention - 2023 WeScreenplay Feature Lab