The Uncanny
The Uncanny
Feature
· Drama · 117 pages
When a psychiatric hospital comes under attack by a deadly ghost, a compassionate psychiatrist must overcome her skepticism to believe a patient who claims to have paranormal abilities.
Written by
Helen Maury-Driftmier and Chris Bolton
2 Accolades
Accolade Highlights
Finalist,
ScreenCraft Drama Competition 2020
Semifinalist,
ScreenCraft Horror Competition 2020
2 Writers
Portland, Oregon
Helen's path to screenwriting started as a wide-eyed intern on the Warner Bros. lot, followed by set PA work on major blockbusters and the UTA mailroom. Her artistic roots go back to her childhood passion for dance, music and history. She loves writing thrilling melodramas and melodramatic thrillers.
Portland, Oregon
Chris is a writer and filmmaker whose short film, "Evil F—ing Clowns," won the Exceptional Horror Comedy Award at the 2023 Portland Horror Film Festival. He's won the ScreenCraft Horror and Animation Contests and published award-winning graphic novels. He loves horror and the supernatural so much, he lives in a house inside a cemetery.
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Very few screenwriters have as many top 1% scripts on Coverfly as Chris does - and it speaks volume to his ability to write intriguing worlds with well-rounded characters and a strong hook. Selected for the inaugural session of the Sundance Co//ab TV Writing Class, he previously was a founding member of a popular sketch comedy group, wrote and directed shorts and web-series, published an award-winning graphic novel, and has a comedy-horror novel and podcast in the works. Inspired by his unique background and life experiences, he likes to combine the funny and the freakish. He is currently available for representation.
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