Hi everyone,
I am pitching a high-concept psychological mystery thriller (feature film or limited series) titled "The Taste" and I am looking to connect with independent producers and directors.
Logline: When a cold, brilliant detective discovers his mentally fragile partner in the house with another man, he breaks off the relationship with a chilling question: "What did he taste like?" Years later, as a brutal masked serial killer terrorizes the city, the detective is assigned to the case. A frantic investigation leads him to a secluded cabin in the woods where he reunites with his ex—only to uncover a horrifying truth that blurs the line between the hunter and the monster.
This is a dark, character-driven story about trauma, extreme dissociation, and tragic misunderstandings, featuring massive plot twists. If you are interested in psychological horror or elevated thrillers, I would love to share more details!
Best regards
J. Vale
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This sounds like a compelling concept, especially the psychological tension and the way you've built the mystery around the detective's personal history. The logline immediately raises questions, which is exactly what a thriller should do.
Out of curiosity, have you had The Taste reviewed by screenplay development professionals yet? With a twist-driven story like this, clarity, pacing, and the reveal of key information are crucial, and professional feedback can make a significant difference before pitching to producers.Wishing you the best with the project!Hi Alice,
Thank you so much for the encouraging words! I’m glad the psychological tension and the logline resonated with you.
The script is currently in development, and I’m focusing heavily on nailing the pacing and the timing of the twists. I completely agree that professional feedback makes a huge difference, and I’d definitely be open to having it reviewed once the draft is ready.
Thanks again for the valuable advice!
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An 83 word logline is two or three times or possibly even four times longer than it should be. You are looking for Producers and directors but don’t know if it’s a movie or a TV series - you should. The script is not complete - you are WAY too early to be looking for others. Decide what it is, finish the screenplay, write a logline, write a full synopsis, and if TV begin writing the Bible. Then write your pitch ( after you have reviewed each of the above bits you wrote). It’s best you found this out now - that’s why I told you.
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Hi David,
Thank you so much for the honest and valuable feedback! I completely understand your point about the logline length and the need to lock down the format.
I’ve actually updated my pitch since then. I am no longer looking for producers at this stage. Instead, I am seeking a passionate co-writer or screenwriter to collaborate with on developing the full script/novel from scratch based on a profit-sharing agreement.
I really appreciate you taking the time to guide me!"
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J. Vale Oh you are definitely going to garner interest from charlatans who will tell you what you want to hear. Then, you'll think, "Finally! Someone who can help me." But they are only here for your credit card. Find an on-line critique group, someone who knows the craft and can guide you. The process is slower, but at this stage of your writing career, it's what you need. Many of the hustlers on this site will use AI to spew praise back at you, "That's the movie in one sentence." Junk like that. Don't fall for it. Good luck.
BTW, your premise vaguely reminds me of Hannibal Lector's last line: "I'm having an old friend for dinner."
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Robert Zwerneman "Hi Robert,
Thank you so much for the honest warning and the great advice! I really appreciate you looking out for new writers here, and I'll definitely be careful about those hustlers.
Also, being compared to Hannibal Lecter is a huge compliment for me! Thank you for that. I’m definitely taking my time to develop this right."
OMG - Hannibal Lecter was a serial killer.Ted Tally wrote the screenplay from the novel by Thomas Harris. I doubt you would ever be compared to Hannibal.