Lou is an original feature-thriller screenplay  
created and developed by Joshua Andrew Schwartz, designed to be shot at a budget of $2.5m +.
 
 
 
 
 
Black List Thoughts:
 
 
"The best part about LOU is that it's completely unpredictable. It takes some surprising turns and some shocking things occur. There are plenty of unsuspected moments, from character deaths to the insanity of the final act. The dark tone suits the story and is consistent throughout. The screenplay has plenty of brutal and violent moments that are sometimes shocking which is suitable to the tone and genre. A lot of craziness occurs which makes some scenes immediately memorable. The writer displays a singular voice and that is rare and no small feat. Characters are surprisingly deep given the genre and they each have their moments within the story. Dialogue is a definite strength as everyone speaks in their own voice and it never gets weighed down by too much exposition."
 
"Altogether, the project is entertaining and scary to boot. The writer is effective in keeping the script intriguing, while still doling out clues to help fill in the blanks along the way. It would take a medium-sized budget to pull the story off, and the scenes with the different masks and tricks with fake people being under the masks feel unique and chilling. On a production and tonal level, this project could loosely be described as SE7EN meets THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE."
 
 
SPOILERS AHEAD...
"This is a thrilling horror/occult story with entertaining twists. Some red herrings are thrown in nicely as we see Harry confront Blake about his drinking and drug use, and then later on save him from the knifing attack. The death of Bella is a strong turning point in the story to kickstart Blake's development as one of the leads in this script, as he has to now take care of Lou all alone. Beyond this, it helps to set up the interesting subplot about how Bella died. This is brought to life well when we hear Marden ask for her autopsy. The entire way that Moloch is looped into this premise is a slow burn, but it's suspenseful and powerful once it comes to light. Having Marden save Lou in the very end is a cheer-worthy moment that fits well into the plot. It's topped off by the fact that Jerry makes it back. The final time jump with the two cops and Lou a bit grown up is endearing and a fitting conclusion to the story."
 
 
 
Los Angeles International Screenplay Analysis 
 
 
 
 
Lou is currently UP FOR OPTION & COMPETING in screenwriting competitions.
 
 
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Please E-mail Josh at 
 joshschwartz28@gmail.com for scripted inquiries.
 
 
Logline
 
After losing his wife in the throws of child birth, Blake Brown returns home with his new born daughter, Lou for the first time. Blake must fight his alcoholic tendencies from resurfacing while enduring a form of psychological war fare designed to weaken his spirits. With the help of the devoted, Detective Marden, Blake must do his best to keep Lou out of the hands of his resurfacing family of demon worshiping psychopaths...