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Stuart Thorne

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High-Concept Sci-Fi & War Thrillers: Visceral stories about ordinary men facing impossible odds.

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The Bell

When a Nazi time-manipulation device threatens to erase the Allies’ victory, a reluctant delivery driver is drafted into a Resistance suicide mission to destroy the ‘Bell’ — and must choose between saving the future and the family he left behind.

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When a Nazi time-manipulation device threatens to erase the Allies’ victory, a reluctant delivery driver is drafted into a Resistance suicide mission to destroy the ‘Bell’ — and must choose between saving the future and the family he left behind.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

A unique blend of alternate history and time-travel thriller that explores the emotional cost of changing history rather than just the mechanics. The script's strength lies in its moral complexity - presenting a Nazi scientist as a sympathetic protagonist seeking redemption, and exploring how ordinary people become heroes in extraordinary circumstances. Unlike typical WWII stories, it focuses on the psychological toll of collaboration and resistance in an occupied Britain.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The integration of time travel with World War II events, allowing characters to confront their pasts and alter history.
  • Major Twist: Kraus's internal conflict and eventual decision to sacrifice himself for the greater good, revealing the depth of his character.
  • Distinctive Setting: The contrasting settings of the care home in 2005 and the war-torn landscapes of the 1960s provide a rich backdrop for the narrative.

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The Bell

When a guilt-ridden engineer confesses that his team built a time-bending device that gave the Nazis victory, a reluctant delivery driver must join a ragged resistance on a one-way mission into the past to destroy the Bell and rewrite history—at the cost of his own future.

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When a guilt-ridden engineer confesses that his team built a time-bending device that gave the Nazis victory, a reluctant delivery driver must join a ragged resistance on a one-way mission into the past to destroy the Bell and rewrite history—at the cost of his own future.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

A sophisticated time-travel thriller that uses the alternate history genre to explore profound questions about sacrifice, redemption, and the nature of history itself. Unlike typical time-travel stories focused on preventing disasters, this script examines the moral cost of creating a better world and features the unique twist of characters fighting to restore a timeline where they will cease to exist. The emotional core of a father trying to undo his own life's work to save his family gives what could be a cold sci-fi premise genuine heart.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The integration of time travel within a World War II setting, exploring the consequences of altering history.
  • Major Twist: The revelation of Kraus's past involvement in creating the Bell and the moral implications of his actions.
  • Distinctive Setting: The juxtaposition of a care home in modern England with the harrowing experiences of war, creating a poignant contrast.

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The Bell

1) When a small resistance team discovers that a Nazi 'time-bell' rewrote history, a guilt-ridden engineer who helped build it must choose between saving his family and erasing the machine—plunging himself and his allies into a one-way mission to unmake the future.

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1) When a small resistance team discovers that a Nazi 'time-bell' rewrote history, a guilt-ridden engineer who helped build it must choose between saving his family and erasing the machine—plunging himself and his allies into a one-way mission to unmake the future.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

The Bell distinguishes itself by using time travel not as a plot device for adventure, but as a vehicle to explore profound moral questions about sacrifice, redemption, and the personal cost of changing history. Unlike typical alternate-history stories that focus on grand battles, this script centers on quiet, personal heroism and the emotional weight of knowing too much about what could have been. Its unique blend of speculative fiction with intimate character drama creates a thoughtful, emotionally resonant narrative that elevates the genre.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The integration of time travel with historical events, allowing characters to confront their pasts.
  • Major Twist: The revelation of Kraus's involvement in the creation of the Bell and his subsequent quest for redemption.
  • Distinctive Setting: The juxtaposition of the care home in 2005 with the war-torn landscapes of the 1940s.

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The Gatekeeper

When a retired East End bouncer and former boxer learns his brother’s care home will close unless vast funds are raised, he returns to the ring for one last shot — trading gloves for the future of a community he loves.

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When a retired East End bouncer and former boxer learns his brother’s care home will close unless vast funds are raised, he returns to the ring for one last shot — trading gloves for the future of a community he loves.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

The unique selling proposition is the authentic fusion of working-class British drama with sports redemption, centered on a middle-aged protagonist fighting not for glory but for his disabled brother's home. Unlike typical boxing films about championship dreams, this explores dignity, family responsibility, and what happens when a man's fighting days are behind him but necessity forces him back. The care home setting adds social relevance, while the age-gap fight provides commercial hook. It's 'Rocky' meets 'I, Daniel Blake'—a grounded sports story with genuine emotional stakes.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: A middle-aged man returning to boxing to save his brother's care home, blending personal stakes with sports.
  • Character Depth: James's internal struggles with aging and self-worth add emotional weight to the narrative.
  • Diverse Cast: The inclusion of characters from various backgrounds enriches the story and broadens its appeal.