EVIL JOSH

EVIL JOSH

Feature · Comedy · 107 pages
A well-to-do couple's picture perfect life is thrown into chaos when their six year-old son is gifted a cursed doll.
Written by Jesse Johnston
1 Accolade
Accolade Highlights
Top 100, Launch Pad Feature Competition 2017

1 Writer

Jesse Johnston
New York, NY
Jesse Johnston is a screenwriter/novelist who has been developing his own content since 2010. While his voice leans towards dark comedies, he is interested in all types of stories. Jesse has worked for hire penning rewrites and original screenplays, and he prides himself on being a collaborator who can both execute a vision and elevate it. He worke...
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Two Black List reviews had the following to say: “The Edgar Wright-esque tone of EVIL JOSH and humor are spot on while delivering some chilling moments of gore. What sets this script apart from many other horror films is that the protagonist has actual growth from the start of the film where he is bound by material obsession….With the right directors and stars this could attract funding and has ripe potential to become a cult film.” And: “EVIL JOSH is a fun and imaginative horror comedy with come colorful devices and an interesting high concept. The script is scary when it needs to be, but there are a lot of laughs along the way. Josh is an interesting creation, and it’s one of the script’s strengths that he is both funny and threatening. The ambiguity maintained for so long is tense and contributes to a fast pace with high stakes…. The ending is appropriately dark, letting us know how these characters have ended up with their terrible decision while leaving the door open for a sequel….”