logline
Peter returns to his small hometown following the news of his mother's death.
Estranged from his three siblings, he has also never met his two young nieces.
When a zombie outbreak occurs, he becomes trapped with his family (and all of their strained histories) inside the funeral home where his mother's wake was to take place.
Picture
artwork by Michael Klug

video pitch

hey, shannon!

In what has become a tradition in most of my scripts,
​I have a character named "Shannon" within the story.
​In MOM DIED, "Shannon" is the funeral director handling Ruth's services.

ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK

Filmmaker Charlie Pieper:
​"DANG that was intense!  And emotional.  It's a very engaging and readable script and will make for a killer film indeed!"
Screamfest:
​"I love the premise. Definitely like all the zombie action, and it comes at the midpoint, after we have had time to get to know Peter and his relationship with his family, which is great.
The structure of the script is definitely very well-crafted."

press

An interview between Nightmarish Conjurings and actress Suzanne Voss, regarding the script's first reading

News of the Finalist placement @ Nightmares Film Festival:
via Horror Madam, Nightmarish Conjurings, PopHorror,
​Horror Society, Horror Fuel, Horror News.Net
​and Horror Geek Life

MOVIEBYTES: Semi-Finalist placement @ Screamfest

MOVIEBYTES: Horror Genre WIN @ Creative Screenwriting

creative screenwriting
​feedback

 "​Your script thrilled us with its compelling characters, creeping atmosphere, slow burn approach
​and polished storytelling."

accolades

  • 2019 HORROR WINNER @ Creative Screenwriting
  • 2019 Official Selection @ FilmQuest
  • 2019 Top 13 Finalist @ Nightmares Film Festival
  • 2019 Semi Finalist @ Screamfest
  • 2019 Semi Finalist @ Table Read My Screenplay Austin

table read

basics

GENRE
Zombie Horror / Drama
PROTECTION
WGA; West registered
DRAFTS
Seven (7)
​MUSICAL INSPIRATIONS
​Most frequently on the turntable for this writing process: the soundtrack from the Joseph Ruben film, Dreamscape, by Maurice Jarre.
LENGTH
Feature length
PAGE COUNT
One hundred one (101)
NUMBER
This is my 10th feature spec
PROBABLE MPA RATING
R
SCRIPT CONSULTANT
Jonna Jackson​

gallery

proposed casting

COMING SOON!