Retreat
Logline
Two friends embark on a hiking trip, only to uncover an eerie, ancient secret hidden within the woods that tests their bond and sanity.
Summary
In "Retreat," Emily and Sarah, both in their late twenties, set off on a hiking adventure. Emily is skeptical of Sarah's chosen trail, fearing they might get lost. As they venture deeper into the woods, strange occurrences begin to unsettle them. Sarah becomes fixated on mysterious symbols carved into trees, seemingly hypnotized by an unknown force. Despite Emily's efforts to stay together, Sarah's behavior becomes increasingly bizarre, leading to chilling discoveries. As night falls, Emily realizes the woods hold a dark secret, and their survival depends on escaping the sinister influence that has taken hold of Sarah.
The Characters
-
Emily
A cautious and practical adventurer, Emily can be found in the woods on a hike in her free time but never without a compass or map. Despite being anxious and skeptical about going off the path, Emily’s loyalty and responsibility lies with Monet, and drives her to confront the horrors of the forest.
-
Monet
A fearless and curious spirit, Monet thrives on the thrill of the unknown, and the adrenaline rush she gets when going off the beaten path. Sarah’s fixation on the strange symbols carved into the trees and desire to follow them, puts her at odds with Emily.
The Location.
The location for Retreat is a dense, eerie forest that has trails. Some parts of the forest are open and beautiful. The trails start to thin out and the forest thickens, blocking out sunlight. The trailheads are marked by simple wooden signs that are covered with grown over foliage. There are marked trees with strange symbols and lead to a small clearing near a secluded lake.
*Character and location photos are AI generated from ChatGPT 4o as of May 19, 2024