When a struggling couple and their autistic daughter attempt a weekend getaway, they must unite as a family to escape a madman who believes himself possessed by the ghost of a Civil War soldier.

SYNOPSIS:

Mia and Karl Somonte have a marriage on the rocks while their daughter, Jori, nears 21, at which point many state and federal benefits for her autism will be lost. Karl plans a weekend trip to Felman’s Peak--a quiet village nestled in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania--in a foolhardy bid to relieve tensions only exacerbated by the stress of travel, and soon by the sinister past of this peculiar Appalachian community.

When Spencer Lee--the killer of two campers and a ranger in 1998--escapes from Pittsburgh Psychiatric during renovations, only Retired Detective Deborah Parsons suspects he will return to the scene of his original crime. She must first battle the unwanted advances and disbelief of her former boss to the notion Spencer is killing in the name of Gunnar Halvorsen, the ghost of a Civil War soldier known to locals as the Devil of Felman’s Peak.

As Jori uncovers the secrets of their backyard wilderness, Parsons investigates whether Lee is driven by supernatural forces or is simply, utterly insane. All will soon learn either way, if Coal Country’s vengeful spirit is real to Spencer, it’s real to anyone who befalls him. Our characters’ paths cross for an explosive, grisly climax in which the Somontes must fight to keep their family bond alive, or die along with it.

If Get Out bore a 90s-esque serial killer à la Ghostface with shades of Timothy McVeigh, the result would surely be The Devil of Felman’s Peak. It begins with the horror nostalgia of decades past before the canvas gets flipped by an ensemble of diverse, relatable characters. With script placements including Academy-accredited events such as the Nashville Film Festival 2019 (Semifinalist) and Austin Film Festival 2018 (2nd Rounder), this film-to-be has all the makings of a macabre classic.

The Devil of Felman’s Peak celebrates the frightful fare both horror fans and global audiences crave. It’s a poignant, witty piece of socially conscious escapism that’ll also scare the hell out of you. This screenplay leaps beyond the trappings of genre while proudly delivering the suspense which translates to box office dollars and minutes streamed.