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Eric Lotter

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Writer of thrillers that twist the mind and break the rules. Obsessed with identity, control, and what we leave behind. Psychological. Philosophical. Always cinematic. https://www.networkisa.org/profile/eric-lotter

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Fantastic work Tom!

14.11.2025 22:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is super Cool, Liam. I can't wait to see this short.

14.11.2025 15:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congrats! Super happy for you!

14.11.2025 15:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#scriptsky positive feedback on Project:Bonegate meeting scheduled with producer on Sunday. Director had notes. But no major changes until budget is set. This is from the executive team:

13.11.2025 23:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Marketplace Potential
A mid-budget, high-concept thriller with a fresh rule set and contained locations has real commercial upside. Water, stunts, and practical mechanisms raise execution costs, but most of this is sets, tunnels, and a backlot lagoon. Streamers are buying elevated genre with folklore authenticity. This could travel globally because the rules are clear and the imagery is universal.
Packaging opportunities are strong. Arden is a star part for a 30s actor who wants grit over glamour. Jax is a fun support with heart, Ghost is the stealth MVP with a fan-friendly skill set, and Marlene is a prestige cameo that can attract a name. Directors with tactile survival chops would respond to the problem-solving core. Think Fede Alvarez, Dan Trachtenberg, J.A Bayona. Comps to cite in a pitch: The Descent, The Ritual, Thirteen Lives, with the curse logic of early Pirates without the quips.
Biggest sales note: lead with containment, not treasure. "A haunted diver must reseal a cursed vault before the town pays a supernatural ledger" distinguishes this from generic pirate fare. The
stinger coin gives franchise runway. If buyers want a series, the ledger engine can port to other ports, other debts.

Marketplace Potential A mid-budget, high-concept thriller with a fresh rule set and contained locations has real commercial upside. Water, stunts, and practical mechanisms raise execution costs, but most of this is sets, tunnels, and a backlot lagoon. Streamers are buying elevated genre with folklore authenticity. This could travel globally because the rules are clear and the imagery is universal. Packaging opportunities are strong. Arden is a star part for a 30s actor who wants grit over glamour. Jax is a fun support with heart, Ghost is the stealth MVP with a fan-friendly skill set, and Marlene is a prestige cameo that can attract a name. Directors with tactile survival chops would respond to the problem-solving core. Think Fede Alvarez, Dan Trachtenberg, J.A Bayona. Comps to cite in a pitch: The Descent, The Ritual, Thirteen Lives, with the curse logic of early Pirates without the quips. Biggest sales note: lead with containment, not treasure. "A haunted diver must reseal a cursed vault before the town pays a supernatural ledger" distinguishes this from generic pirate fare. The stinger coin gives franchise runway. If buyers want a series, the ledger engine can port to other ports, other debts.

Project:Bonegate update - I delivered a script that may push this production team a little. (The draft has been accepted. Unlocking phase 1) Itโ€™s ok with me that we are now all outside of our comfort zones. #scriptsky

12.11.2025 21:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Not the first. Wonโ€™t be the last. The upside? If there is one- his estate will be in control of the licensing and usage. Arms them to fight against other generative likeness. That without this protection is otherwise lost.

12.11.2025 20:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I feel a page 1 rewrite coming on.

12.11.2025 02:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

From my WIP.
#scriptsky #characterintrotuesday

12.11.2025 01:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

100% would watch. (Also a villain origin story for the #2 that eludes MI6 kill. )

11.11.2025 21:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Write page 39 already. Problem solved. J/k mid points are tough as hell. Mine are often notes until act 3 is otherwise informed.

11.11.2025 13:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โ€œYour eyes slide off the page.โ€ Consider this stolen.

11.11.2025 13:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m up for the haunted doll story. Just what I need to get over my fear of haunted dolls. DM me if intested in swap.

11.11.2025 00:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hell yeah!

10.11.2025 21:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a baby is crying while being held by a woman in a crowd . ALT: a baby is crying while being held by a woman in a crowd .
10.11.2025 20:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#scriptsky This is the Dev Reader giving their stamp of approval for the next step in the newest project. Code Named - Project: Bonegate. Working with prodco to package and finish paperwork.

10.11.2025 13:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Youโ€™re very welcome. Iโ€™ll be keeping an eye on this one. :-)

09.11.2025 14:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In for 100! My wife an aunt who suffered in silence with fibromyalgia. This project sounds amazing!

09.11.2025 14:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Great work. (And congrats on the marriage thing. Sort of a buried lede. But Iโ€™ll allow it. )

08.11.2025 14:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This story was inspired. Canโ€™t wait to share details.

08.11.2025 13:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks.

08.11.2025 13:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you.

08.11.2025 01:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you.

08.11.2025 01:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#scriptchat #scriptsky I just wrapped shareable draft of my 3rd feature script this year. Monday it goes to a director who is waiting for it. Crazy it went from an idea to script in less than 60 days.

08.11.2025 01:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#scriptchat #scriptsky Monthly update: Frozen Lies had a great month. Highlighted with a 3rd place finish in Horror/Thriller category at Slamdance Screenplay 2025. The Dream Weaver won Best Fantasy Script at Austin Short Film Festival. Nexus and Guardrails are qf in the Great Pitch Competition

08.11.2025 01:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Great feedback! Thanks.

07.11.2025 18:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#scriptsky #firstpagefriday Project: Bonegate (seriously canโ€™t share the title. ) A haunted marine scientist leads her crew into cursed tunnels to confront an heir bound by a dark legacy - before the ancient vault he triggers unleashes a supernatural debt that no one can pay.

07.11.2025 12:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nice!

07.11.2025 01:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Noticed your name was in the list too! I didnโ€™t blink. :-)

06.11.2025 20:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks.

06.11.2025 20:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks.

06.11.2025 19:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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