Psychological Horror
Opening Image: The character wakes up in complete darkness, disoriented and terrified.
Theme Stated: The concept of fear and the unknown is introduced as the character struggles to remember how they ended up in this terrifying situation.
Set-Up: The character begins to explore the room, finding it empty except for a single dim light and a sense of impending doom.
Catalyst: A faint whisper echoes through the room, sending chills down the character’s spine and heightening their sense of fear.
Debate: The character debates whether to stay in the room and wait for help or to try to escape on their own, knowing that the unknown dangers lurking outside could be even worse.
Break into Two: The character makes the decision to try and escape, setting off a chain of terrifying events as they navigate through the dark and sinister environment.
B Story: The character begins to piece together fragments of memories, slowly uncovering the dark truth behind their predicament.
Fun and Games: The character encounters a series of terrifying obstacles and challenges, testing their sanity and resolve as they struggle to find a way out.
Midpoint: The character makes a shocking discovery that reveals the true horror of their situation, pushing them to the brink of madness.
Bad Guys Close In: The enemy, whether real or imagined, closes in on the character, increasing the sense of danger and hopelessness.
All is Lost: The character reaches a breaking point, overwhelmed by fear and despair as they face the possibility of never escaping the room.
Dark Night of the Soul: The character confronts their deepest fears and insecurities, finding the strength to push forward and continue fighting for survival.
Break into Three: The character makes a final desperate attempt to escape, using all their wit and courage to outsmart their enemies and find a way out of the darkness.
Finale: The character emerges from the room, battered but resilient, having conquered their fears and escaped the horrors that once imprisoned them.
Final Image: The character stands in the light of day, free from the darkness that once consumed them, a survivor of their own terrifying ordeal.
