Isle of Boar
A research team, made up of students and their professor, secures a grant to explore a remote island, believed to be visited by the renowned cartographer Captain James Cook during his Pacific expedition in the 1700s.
The team arrives by boat and they embark on a journey to study the island's Archaeology, Geology and Biology.
Venturing into the island's labyrinthine lava tube system, they uncover ancient pictographs, a harpoon dating back to Cook's era, and a peculiar skull bearing traits of both human and boar. Their discoveries validate their hypothesis and potentially pave the way for further fundings and excavation opportunities.
However, breaching their survey protocol, they remove the skull and harpoon for closer examination. They unwittingly awaken a malevolent boar demon that begins to stalk and prey upon them, endangering their expedition.
As crew members vanish and the wild boars of the island exhibit increasingly bizarre behavior, the team finds themselves stranded until their rescue arrives.
Instead of hiding, they opt to ensnare and eliminate the creature to prevent further harm to future visitors. However, their plans unravel when one member returns the skull to the beast, triggering a revelation: the creature's motives are driven by a lust for imperialism and colonization, not mere superstition.
In a final showdown, the lone survivor confronts the boar monster, ultimately triumphing before help arrives. Convinced of her victory she departs the island, battered but alive.
Yet, as the vessel sails away, a sinister transformation occurs: her teeth fall out, replaced by tusks, embodying the insidious nature of the imperialist demon. Unbeknownst to her, she has carried the malevolent force beyond the island's shores, spreading its influence like a contagion.
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Alexandra J Campbell-GreyWriter
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Joshua MalekosWriter
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Annabelle RankinWriter
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Luke IngardiaWriter
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Project Type:Screenplay
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Genres:Adventure, Nature, Horror
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Number of Pages:97
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Country of Origin:United States
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Language:English
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First-time Screenwriter:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Sacramento International Film Festival - American Screenwriters ConferenceSacramento, CA
December 18, 2024
Official Selection
Born and raised in Hilo, Hawai’i, Alexandra Grey is a long time archaeologist, first time filmmaker with an emphasis on highlighting Hawaiian stories. Spurred by a desire to see more Hawaiian representation in cinema, more practical effects in horror movies and more accurate representations of scientists she started writing movies centered around strong indigenous women. In her work on this film she brings nuance and depth to the archetype of the adventuring archaeologist. Alongside her work on this film Alexandra is pursuing a PhD in Evolutionary Archaeology.