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ALIEN SAFARI

ALIEN SAFARI
By Tom Firestone

GENRE: Sci-fi, Action
LOGLINE:

In a futuristic culture consumed by interplanetary safaris and hunting extraterrestrial wildlife, a morally conflicted guide embarks on one final expedition, only to discover that his group has become the prey.

JURASSIC PARK meets WESTWORLD

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SYNOPSIS:

In a distant future where Interworld Safari reigns supreme, offering adventurous souls the opportunity to hunt extraterrestrial wildlife on newly discovered planets, EDDIE WESSON ascends from Scout to Guide. While the allure of this intergalactic safari promises glory and trophies, an ethical undercurrent emerges as the questionable practices of Interworld's model spark social unrest in the form of an activist movement known as The Masked.

Guiding clients in hunting cloned and replaceable fauna, Eddie grapples with conflicting emotions as he witnesses the ruthless demise of these magnificent creatures at the hands of predatory humans. The dichotomy between man's primal contest with nature and the veneer of conservation leads Eddie to question the trajectory of his life.

A pivotal moment occurs on a far-off planet when Eddie, now a Junior Guide, discovers an obnoxious couple intent on hunting a dwindling population. Attempting to intervene using his “Weapons-Block," Eddie is thwarted by the couple's impervious weaponry. Tragedy ensues as the couple meets their demise, prompting Eddie to reevaluate his involvement in this cruel sport.

Eddie is summoned to the mansion of Interworld Safari CEO PHILIPPE DELATOUR for his next safari assignment. He has been specially requested by GENERAL "RICH" LENNOX, a troublesome hunter seeking thrill and danger and the force behind Project Space-Tunnel. Eddie isn’t exactly the ideal guide, and this is odd.

Eddie meets with the leader of The Masked, working to expose Interworld and its interstellar ecological exploitation. Eddie is a double agent, But he’s burned out: this is the last intelligence-gathering mission he’ll run.

Boarding Lennox's spacecraft, "The Hemingway," Eddie encounters a motley crew, including the cocky General, his bodyguard MITCH GILLARD, the trophy wife JOYCE LENNOX, and documentarian ZOE DUUN. The mission takes them to a planet altered by galvanic meteorites, where an electrical imbalance has mutated the ecosystem, resulting in mesmerizing black-and-white flora and fauna.

As Lennox's relentless pursuit of unique species disregards warnings and ethical boundaries, tensions escalate. A cryptic message about an "unknown species, no tracking" heightens the stakes. Lennox's determination to claim his trophy persists, leading to an encounter with a powerful, indestructible creature. The ensuing chaos introduces a vengeful pursuit by the creature's offspring, adding another layer of peril to the expedition.

Meanwhile, Joyce is in cahoots with Delatour to stage her husband’s death and take control of the Space-Tunnels.

Simultaneously, back on Earth, Delatour enlists the services of ruthless assassins NAOMI ORTIZ and DYLAN BLACK to eliminate Lennox, framing it as a hunting accident. The hired killers embark on a spacecraft bound for the electrified planet, setting the stage for a clash of interests and a complex web of allegiances.

Separated from the group, Eddie intervenes in Lennox's battle with a deadly lion-shark-like creature, sacrificing Gillard to protect Zoe. The dynamics shift as Eddie and Lennox form an uneasy alliance against the relentless creatures and the looming threat of hired assassins. The tension reaches a boiling point when Eddie stumbles upon a mass grave of dead animal clones, revealing Delatour's dark secret. This is the last piece of evidence Eddie needs. Now, all he has to do is get it back home.

A confrontation ensues, laying bare Delatour's collusion with Joyce and their sinister plan to eliminate Lennox, who poses a threat to Delatour's fraudulent empire. Clones are swiftly killed by their kind, nature's way of discerning authenticity. The revelation strains Eddie and Lennox's relationship, prompting a heated debate on the ethics of hunting.

The group's return to The Hemingway sets the stage for a final confrontation. Delatour accidentally kills Joyce amid chaotic battles, triggering a last standoff. Wounded but determined, Eddie confronts Delatour, leading to the CEO's demise in a poetic twist as he is swallowed whole by a creature beneath the clone graveyard.

In the aftermath, as Lennox expresses a desire for redemption, the duo contemplates the potential for positive change. The remnants of their tumultuous journey become a testament to the complex interplay between man and nature. As they embark on a journey toward redemption, hope emerges for a future where humanity treads more lightly on the delicate balance of the cosmos.

ALIEN SAFARI

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This sounds awesome Tom Firestone!

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