House Guests
Logline
Still grieving the loss of their teenage daughter, a wealthy couple returns to their lake house only to be invaded by a family of hicks looking to enact revenge for the perceived injustices of society.
Genre
Suspense/Thriller
Short Summary
Following the first night back at their vacation lake house, Bryan and Claire Smyth wake up to find a bloodhound sitting in the middle of their bedroom. Moments later, an older lady is alongside the dog. Then a teenage girl with a baby shows up, followed soon by an entire hoard of invaders.
In the dead of night, when all the hicks have passed out from partying, the couple retrieve the keys to their Tesla. While attempting to flee, the husband is shot, resulting in a desperate fight in which the main antagonist is stabbed. The cops arrive and find the property empty, all the hicks gone.
Setting
West Virginia
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth,Rebellion Against 'The One',Tragedy
Plot - Other Elements
Happy Ending
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence, Language/Profanity
Main Character Details
Name: Claire Smyth
Age: 42
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Insecure,Selfless,Desperate,Modest,Heroic
Additional Character Details
Name: Bryan Smyth
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Heroic,Masculine,Selfless,Desperate
Additional Character Details
Name: The Matriarch
Age: 54
Gender: Female
Role: antagonist
Key Traits: Confident,Criminal,Decisive,Leader,Villainous,Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Burly
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Role: antagonist
Key Traits: Aggressive,Confident,Masculine,Crazy,Skillful
Development Pitch