logline
In a last-ditch effort to save their failing relationship, Allison and Bobby embark on a spider-eating adventure into the remote Australian Outback, accompanied by a "Strange Foods" television crew.  Their trip coincides with the arrival of a mysterious and eco-conscious spider fanatic, as well as the spiders' own violent retaliation -- turning the "tables" on the hapless tourists.
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 SPIDER EATERS, "Shannon" is a lead character's loyal cattle-dog.

proposed casting

COMING SOON!

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screamfest feedback

  1. ​"This is a unique idea set in an interesting locale that weaves a distinctive lore throughout the narrative."
  2. "The very familiar sub-genre of nature revolting against man has not been explored in some time, and this script does a great job of updating familiar tropes."
  3. "The world of extreme eating has not been explored in horror and seems poised to be exploited."
  4. "This script was well plotted and paced with organic uses of lore coming out of the Australian setting."
  5. ​"Good set pieces like the bus crash and climactic explosion give the film scope, while imagery like the cocooned spider fields can bring Kingdom of the Spiders-like imagery into the modern day."
  6. "Praying on the fear of spiders, the writer sets up several great scares, like getting spiders in your mouth or being attacked on the toilet."
  7. "Professionally written, the imagery jumps off the page.  This is a strong contender."

accolades

  • 2021 Second Round @ ISA Fast Track Fellowship
  • 2016 Top Five Finalist @ Screamfest
  • 2016 Top Ten Finalist @ FilmQuest
  • 2016 Top Ten Finalist @ NOLA Horror Film Festival
  • 2016 Official Selection @ RIP Horror Film Festival
  • 2016 Quarter Finalist @ Shriekfest

table read

basics

GENRE
Horror / Thriller / Adventure
SUB-GENRE
Man vs. Nature
PROTECTION
WGA; West registered
DRAFTS
Eight (8)
SCRIPT CONSULTANT
Jonna Jackson
​INSPIRATIONS
​After watching an episode of Star Trek: Enterprise,
​I had a dream involving spiders.  Go figure.
LENGTH
Feature length
PAGE COUNT
Ninety two (92)
NUMBER
This is my 6th feature spec
PROBABLE MPA RATING
R​
PITCH
1978's Long Weekend meets Arachnophobia
PROPOSED TAGLINE
"The snack that bites back..."
"Don't they... won't they fight back?"