Lions. Tigers. Zombies. Morons.
Logline
For teenagers Chris and Miles, working at the city zoo in the summer is a pretty sweet gig. They chase girls, smoke a little dope, and avoid thinking about their rapidly approaching futures. One is headed to college, and one to… who knows? But then the Zombie Apocalypse hits, and things get weird
Genre
Action,Apocalyptic,Adventure,Comedy,Horror
Short Summary
Chris and Miles are trapped in the zoo restaurant when the zombie apocalypse hits, and they have to work together with their gruff boss and autistic co-worker to survive. They must get to know each other and themselves if they have any chance of making it out alive.
The group has survived zombies, deadly zoo animals, and a group of alcoholic house painters. But when they attempt to flee the zoo in a hot air balloon, something more deadly and evil than they can ever imagine arrives, and they are put to the test like never before.
Setting
Chicago, Illinois
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Other,Overcoming Monster/Villain
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence, Language/Profanity,Substance Abuse
Main Character Details
Name: Chris
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Aspiring,Decisive,Empathetic,Leader
Additional Character Details
Name: Miles
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Aggressive,Confident,Outspoken,Sarcastic,Unapologetic,Manipulative
Additional Character Details
Name: Larry
Age: 50
Gender: Male
Role: mentor
Key Traits: Engaging,Faithful,Honorable,Modest,Selfless,Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Artie
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Role: emotional
Key Traits: Educated,Blunt
Development Pitch