BETHLEHEM

Finished this script by Larry Brenner.

Although I normally toss scripts with big blocks of descriptions (and this one has pages and pages of descriptions), there's something about the way Brenner writes that hooks you.  He's a pro at creating sympathetic characters. 

Story's about Erik, a vampire, surviving in a world overrun by zombies.  Erik comes across a small group of humans and offers to help them in exchange for being able to feed upon them.  He'll draw just enough blood to satiate his hunger. 

Now, that pitch by itself isn't that strong.  However, once you start reading the script, you cannot stop.  Brenner is able to humanize Erik, creating a strong lead.  And Brenner expertly shows how desperate the human plight has come and how precarious survival has become.  We're rooting for everybody in this story.

Along comes a villainous vampire that forces our group to leave the relative safety of their warehouse.  Erik must protect them as they try to escape.

The problem I have with the script is, it might not be "big" enough for the screen.  It would work better on television where you can explore the subtle "human" moments ala THE WALKING DEAD.

Larry Brenner is terrific though.  Looking forward to whatever he writes next.