I am Evil

After a car accident, Stella, a young woman with suicidal tendencies, is taken in by a mysterious couple living on a remote estate in the Piedmont countryside. What begins as an act of compassion soon turns into a disturbing psychological trap.

Drawn into an intense and ambiguous bond with Milton, a charismatic doctor torn between science and mysticism, Stella becomes entangled in a world of rituals, obsessive love, and distorted faith. As the line between care and control dissolves, and a death shatters all certainties, Stella must confront the true nature of evil — discovering that it may not come from outside, but from the desperate need to be loved.

Genre: Psychological Thriller / Elevated Horror

Tone & References: Hereditary, Gone Girl, The Devil’s Tail

Based on: Novel I Am Evil by Andrea Cavaletto & Lisa Zanardo (book rights secured)

Language: English

Screenplay: to be develop with the producer and selected director

Setting: Contemporary Piedmont countryside

Macro Location: Borgo Cornalese (single-location strategy)

Production Model: Integrated backlot + production services

Estimated Budget: USD 1.5M (below the line)

• Possibile Incentives:

  • 40% Italian automatic tax credit

  • Up to €300,000 Piemonte Film TV Fund (selective)

Shooting Period: 5 weeks

Market Positioning: International genre film for festivals and platforms