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Stranded in backwoods New Orleans after a failed FBI arrest, a shot and handcuffed undercover informant must reach extraction before he bleeds out - pursued by the mafia, corrupt cops and a swamp full of hostile locals.
SYNOPSIS:
Dallas, slum apartment. FBI Agent LARSEN (40's) and his rookie partner JESSICA (20's) execute a search warrant on DEVIN for internet fraud. When Devin threatens suicide by igniting leaking gas, a shootout ensues, resulting in a catastrophic explosion that leaves Jessica severely burned.
Six months later, a dishevelled Larsen navigates the backwoods of New Orleans to the small parish of Salt Creek. Posing undercover as a hitman, Larsen meets MARIA (30's) who discusses the murder of her abusive husband, FRANK (50's) Larsen's encounter with Maria triggers a revelation - he now suffers from pyrophobia, a fear of fire.
As Larsen's new partner, Agent HURLEY (30's) investigates Frank's wealth, suspicions arise about Maria's involvement with a potential lover. That night, while Larsen surveils Frank and Maria's house, a gunshot erupts. Entering the home, he finds Maria dead. Larsen is then shot by Frank, who stages a home invasion and dials 911. Larsen awakens in an ambulance and is arrested by Officer GARY (40's) His partner, Officer TIM (20's) disputes the evidence and questions Frank's version of events.
Ignoring the Police Station, Gary drives Larsen into a forest where they meet Frank, who urges the corrupt Cop to kill Larsen. But Hurley arrives and a wild shootout ensues. Gary and Hurley are killed, while Larsen flees, wounded and handcuffed, into the forest.
Larsen hikes toward an airfield, as instructed by Hurley, where his superior O'HARA (40's) is en route to extract him from the failed sting operation. As Frank and his two henchmen pursue him, Larsen hides inside a Voodoo ceremony where a PRIESTESS encourages him to confront his phobia. As the chase continues, Larsen escapes through a bayou forcing Frank to disengage.
Meanwhile, Tim investigates the forest shootout and uncovers the FBI's involvement. He examines surveillance audio retrieved from Hurley's corpse that exonerates Larsen and implicates Frank in his wife's murder.
Larsen arrives at the airfield, but Frank is waiting for him in a helicopter. Heeding the Priestess and mastering his fear, Larsen uses items inside a hangar to create an explosion and crash the helicopter. O'Hara's Cessna appears in the sky, while Tim speeds toward Larsen in his Police car. Frank emerges from the smoke, having survived, rifle aimed, but Tim confiscates Frank's weapon.
Tim hands the rifle to Larsen, who shoots Frank dead. Larsen then informs Tim that he wants his money. It's revealed that Larsen conspired with Tim and Maria, who are lovers. Maria was supposed to shoot Frank dead while Larsen was surveilling their home, Larsen would then corroborate Maria's claim of self-defense and receive an agreed payment.
Tim promises Larsen the funds, just as O'Hara lands. The FBI Agents depart New Orleans and the case is closed. One month later. Larsen is chatting online with a client plotting another money-making scam, when a weak voice calls to him. Jessica is sprawled in bed wearing a burn suit with limbs and fingers missing. She sobs thankfully at now being able to afford treatment, but begs him to stop. Larsen assures her, just one more time.
Noice! What made you write this story?
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hi Ray, a Producer on ISA was looking for scripts set in Louisiana. So i wrote it specifically for him.
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