My horror movie idea

[SBulldog99]

http://www.joblo.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=97686

I posted this in the other forum. I didn't even see this forum. :(

Hopefully I can get some good opinions about my idea. I'm currently writing the screenplay now.

[TheDeadWalk]

I thought you had an excellent idea.

My only thing about it would be not having the main character's fear of getting old. Maybe rather his fear is of dying slowly or something to that nature. The only reason is that when regular characters have to appear as much older, they often come across looking very corny.

However, if this were a novel, it'd be totally different and badass as is.

[SBulldog99]

I'm thinking of changing the idea about the QB getting old around. I thought it was a good idea. After thinking about it for a while, it does seem a little corny. But I would like to have him in a similar role that deals with his fear, but doesn't kill him.

Anyone have any ideas?

[rodvcpetrie]

I think its a great idea. Here are my suggestions:

Change Peyton's fear from getting old to losing his looks. This would give you a more horrific curse as it could be done similar to the gradual decay of Seth Brundle in The Fly. This also places a "Time Limit" on Peyton and the audience, "Will he break the curse in time?"

Remember to give Alexis a good come-uppance at the end of the script. You could even spin a little morality into this; for Alexis - Dabbling in black magic and for Peyton - How you are on the outside isn't more important than how you are on the inside.

For research I'd look at all the different types of phobias that exist.

I hope that opens up your options. Good luck with your script!

[Pandemoniac]

Interesting concept! And as said above, it could lead to some very original and terrifying deaths, especially if you indeed would investigate on the topic of phobia's even more.
And more importantly, it could be a very intriguing story!
Stick to your idea of the hero getting old on the fast lane, and don't bother with the suggested 'fear of losing good looks'.
The idea of someone in need to stop a dreadful situation with very little time left to do so while his body rapidly becomes more unsuited for that task is far more appealing than some guy just getting ugly but having all the time to solve the situation.
Keep polishing this and I'm curious about further developments.

[Emo]

Just be careful to differentiate it from previous works that have the same general plot. (For example, the movie American Nightmare which is pretty much the same but not as supernatural haha , and an episode of that cheesy show Big Wolf on Campus which IS supernatural and basically what you've described)