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In a futuristic world in which aging is prevented through the extraction of other people?s cells, a woman goes on a reluctant murder spree to maintain her youth and her marriage for her daughter ? only to find out her husband has a fetish toward older women.
(i) The fetish kicks me out?it's like a pointless "oopsy daisy" that undermines the story. (ii) Adding the word "reluctant" does not justify the protagonist's moral choices. If you want us to feel for her, you need to give us more background. (iii) How would her staying young help her daughter? Do yRead more
(i) The fetish kicks me out?it’s like a pointless “oopsy daisy” that undermines the story.
(ii) Adding the word “reluctant” does not justify the protagonist’s moral choices. If you want us to feel for her, you need to give us more background.
(iii) How would her staying young help her daughter? Do you mean that if she stays young, her husband will not divorce her and her daughter will not grow up without a father? Is this strong enough a reason for someone to turn into a killer?
(iv) I agree with the other comments: why does she have to kill people with her own hands? Do you visit the rejuvenation clinic bringing in your own victims’ blood cells? Does her husband not pay for the operation and must she find her own way to do it?
Arbitrary attempt to re-write the log line ensues. Let’s study the formula:
(0) WORLD SETTING:
“In a society where science helps privileged conservatives stay young by sacrificing homeless children,” (or teenagers)
(which explains the social structure and the sci-fi premise)
(1) BIG EVENT:
“when her husband files for divorce on the grounds of her old looks,”
(which hints the society’s patriarchy)
(2) FLAWED PROTAGONIST:
“an neglected housewife”
(3) MAIN ACTION:
“becomes a serial killer to finance her rejuvenation and save her marriage.”
(OK, how killing people finances the rejuvenation is not clear, but I don’t know what your intentions are down that road.)
Now, this would only work if the “centre of good” is on the homeless victims and not the protagonist killer with her absurd privileged problems. I very much see this woman being punished in the end.
The question is: is there any character that embodies the good? Perhaps a homeless vigilante? A Hobo With a Shotgun type?
See lessThelma is the eldest sibling of a travelling show family that is struggling to survive the Great Depression. An enigmatic swagman joins the nomadic showmen and everything changes for her. Thelma discovers she wants more out of life ? a husband and a ?normal? home. She must choose between her family or her dreams.
First of all, eliminate the name. No names needed; they simply take space; word count; real estate.Second, be specific about the effect of the swagman."Everything changes for her" is generic, general, vague, clich?, non-specific, telling us nothing. Do they fall in love? Does he brainwash her? DoesRead more
First of all, eliminate the name. No names needed; they simply take space; word count; real estate.
Second, be specific about the effect of the swagman.“Everything changes for her” is generic, general, vague, clich?, non-specific, telling us nothing. Do they fall in love? Does he brainwash her? Does he rape her? Does he kill her father? All these are different stories.
And how can a nomad’s joining a family of nomads result in the daughter’s decision that she wants a normal home? One would expect that she would desire this if she actually came in contact with a normal home and realised that she wanted one. Perhaps there is a good answer, but your logline?as it is now?does not enclose it or suggest it.
Lastly “choosing” is not an action that sustains the hour or so of a film’s 2nd Act. It has been said many a time in this forum: choosing is momentary. You choose; it’s over. To find a strong action, you need an objective and a conflict.
I suggest you study the formula. It is extremely helpful in wrapping your head around your idea.
See lessWhen a broken hearted assault victim finds self-defence classes, a hidden talent for martial arts is unlocked. Her powers are challenged by an enemy Kung Fu clan who seek to destroy her and the school. (Revised edition).
The "When a broken hearted assault victim finds self-defence classes, a hidden talent for martial arts is unlocked" bit feels either like a backstory or irrelevant, unless you suggest that the clan is associated with her assault.
The “When a broken hearted assault victim finds self-defence classes, a hidden talent for martial arts is unlocked” bit feels either like a backstory or irrelevant, unless you suggest that the clan is associated with her assault.
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