Logline:
A struggling screenwriter finds a script that shapes reality—until it starts writing his fate, revealing he was never the author, only the next victim.

Genre: Psychological Thriller / Dark Comedy
Tone: A mix of Stranger Than Fiction meets Black Mirror, with Coen Brothers style dark humor.

Time Period: Modern Day (2020s)

A world dominated by technology. Ethan’s struggle is deeply analog—rooted in the craft of screenwriting, where ambition clashes with unseen forces. The presence of smartphones and digital media contrasts with the eerie, old-fashioned script, emphasizing the disconnect between Ethan’s aspirations and the timeless, cursed nature of The Ghost Script.

Location: Los Angeles, California

Set in the heart of Hollywood, where dreams of screenwriting success are both nurtured and crushed. Ethan lives in a cramped, dimly lit apartment in Echo Park, filled with rejection letters, unfinished scripts, and books on storytelling.

Key scenes unfold in:

    • A rundown thrift store in the Arts District, where Ethan stumbles upon The Ghost Script.