Acclaimed screenwriter Akela Cooper will bring dark Hollywood satire The Plot to the big screen
In it intricate world of cinemawhere ghost stories seem reserved exclusively for the big screen, reality and fiction intertwine in unexpected ways. This is exactly the scenario that Akela Cooper, recognized for her ability to weave terror into complex narratives, has chosen her for his next film project. The plotthe satirical horror comic created by Marguerite Bennett and Renato Guedes for the BAD IDEA publishing housewill come to life under Cooper’s pen.
The story of The plot is set in a spooky Hollywood studio, where past and present collide with chilling consequences.. Aviva Copeland, newly appointed head of the studio and one of the few black women to reach such a position, discovers that the old set where a horror film was shot using real occult rituals, still harbors the shadows of that disastrous day. This place, closed for decades, hides secrets that are about to be revealed.
The re-emergence of a cursed scene
Cooper’s choice to adapt The plot It’s not a coincidence. His career is marked by successes such as Malignant and franchising M3GANwhere terror merges with the improbable, creating stories that capture the attention of audiences and critics equally. Along with her, the production team includes Dinesh Shamdasani and Benjamin Simpson, with financing from Smartest Termite and the collaboration of producers Andrew Gallina and Shahin Chandrasoma.
The adaptation of The plot promises to explore the limits of horror in cinema, reviving the mystique of the old Hollywood studios and its urban legends. The story of Aviva and her confrontation with the demons of the past is intertwined in a background that many would believe to be full of mysteries, but which, in Cooper’s hands, will certainly reserve chilling surprises.
An eagerly awaited premiere at the NYCC
This project will be presented in detail during the New York Comic Con, where BAD IDEA will take the opportunity to offer an exclusive edition of The plot #1 with a new cover by EM Carroll. This event will not only be a meeting point for horror and comic book fans, but also a look at how paper stories can be transformed into cinematic experiences that challenge our perception of reality.
Akela Cooper is in a unique position to redefine not only the horror and satire genresbut also to comment on the entertainment industry itself, a recurring theme in his work. The plot It promises to be a film that will not only entertain but also provoke reflection on the specters that we all, in some way, face in our respective parts of life.
Breaking barriers in a world of shadows
Aviva Copeland isn’t just a character in The Lot; Your presence represents a significant achievement in the representation of black women in positions of power within the film industry, both in fiction and in reality. His arrival at the studio not only involves managing film projects, but also dealing with them legacy and hidden mysteries which have been disturbing the place for decades. His courage and determination become the central axes of the plot, providing a deep emotional narrative which adds to the terror and satire of the film.
Compared to other iconic horror movie characters, such as Ellen Ripley in Alien or Laurie Strode and Halloween, Aviva stands out for its duality in managing both corporate and supernatural horrors. His role defies clichés, offering a fresh and contemporary vision about what it means to be a heroine in a genre traditionally dominated by male tropes. This depth of character promises to not only capture the audience’s attention, but to do so inspire conversations on diversity and inclusion in horror films.