Dead Zone

Survival in Evergreen Pass: A New Kind of Terror

If you’re a fan of high-stakes survival horror, keep an eye out for the latest draft of Evergreen Pass (Dead Zone) by Lauren Marshall. This script blends the raw intensity of a creature feature with a grounded, small-town atmosphere that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

The Plot: A Birthday Turned Nightmare

The story kicks off with a group of friends—Camryn, Kate, Mckenna, and Elli—meeting at an off-road campsite to celebrate Elli’s birthday. What starts as a scenic photo op quickly turns into a bloodbath when they are stalked by a relentless creature.

The tension shifts gears when we meet a second group of friends—Charlie, Dusty, Jessie, Susie, and Paige—driving through the same area in Charlie’s "new" (and highly unreliable) car. Their paths cross with the predator in the worst way possible: a high-speed collision that leaves the beast injured, enraged, and ready to finish the hunt.