The Sacrifice
Samantha (“Sam”) reluctantly returns to a remote island, home to an island cult she once belonged to.
Here is where she lost her son years before, and where her estranged husband Preneshan (“Pren”) is now missing.
Sam must navigate the cult who are keen to bring her back into the fold, and push past her feelings when Pren’s severed arm is found.
After a horrific murder of a locals occurs, the cult is thrown into a panic as they try to piece together the nightmarish situation.
Sam finds a connection with Adam, a local teen looking to escape the cult. Together they discover clues about Pren’s disappearance, but also unearth the truth behind the cult, and potentially answers to her son’s fate.
As more sacrificial limbs appear, and unnatural murders escalate, all eyes begin to fall on Sam. She must do her best to evade the closing authorities to find Pren, but the deeper she probes, the more reality begins to unravel.
Ancient, chthonic forces are consuming the island's inhabitants, and time is nearly up.
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J.R. Sandys is a seasoned creative with over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry, bridging both indie and studio sectors.
His work focuses on grounded characters with high-concept hooks and a focus on sub-genre appeal.
Based in Brooklyn with a global perspective, J.R. combines nearly five years as a development executive with a growing portfolio - having penned four feature films since 2024.
With a deep understanding of dramatic tension and emotionally resonant storytelling, J.R. brings a rare dual capability: the creative instincts for screenwriting and the strategic insight to see them through to execution.
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