About Instinct of Fear
The Story
A troubled street photographer realizes she has attracted a stalker when she appears in the photos in an anonymous film development order sent into her lab.
“Instinct of Fear” is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the blurred lines between love, obsession, and survival instinct. The story follows Amber, a talented but introverted street photographer who struggles with loneliness and trauma from her parents’ murder when she was a child.
As Amber’s career takes off, she meets Nick, a charming doctor who seems perfect. Their whirlwind romance provides Amber the connection she’s always craved. However, strange occurrences begin to make Amber suspect she has a stalker. When she voices her fears, those closest to her dismiss them as paranoia stemming from her past trauma.
As Amber’s world unravels and her sanity is questioned, she must learn to trust her instincts to uncover a chilling truth. In a heart-pounding climax, Amber must face her deepest fears and fight for survival against the force which she least expected.
The script delves deep into themes of trauma, trust, and the primal human instinct for self-preservation. It challenges the audience to question the nature of fear itself – is it a weakness to be overcome, or a vital survival mechanism we ignore at our own peril? Through Amber’s journey, we see how repressing our instincts can leave us vulnerable, while embracing them can lead to empowerment and freedom.
With its twisting plot, complex characters, and exploration of psychological themes, “Instinct of Fear” promises to be a taut, thought-provoking thriller that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats while also prompting deeper reflection on the human psyche and our innate survival instincts.
(The above is concept art created to provide inspiration on what the film could look and feel like)
The Brass Tax
The most up to date information about the production’s specifics.
- The script runs a very reasonable 100 pages. We estimate the total production at 25 days, with the finished film being 90 minutes.
- Casting for the project is now underway with an emphasis on securing strong local talent for lead roles and more experienced recognizable talent for the supporting characters
- The City of Chicago will be a strong character in the film with many iconic locations utilized across the city
Despite the project’s grand ambitions, the production crew remains committed to a modest budget, leveraging its constraints to achieve maximum efficiency and make the most of every dollar.
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