Inspired by True Events

Written by Katie Paige & Tony Angiola

WGA Registered #2301406

When a Colorado woman revisits the ranch where her childhood nightmares began, she uncovers long-buried government secrets, UFO encounters, and interdimensional forces that have haunted her family for generations.

Some places never let you leave.

Paranormal Drama / Sci-Fi Thriller

Set in rural Colorado, this story follows Katie Paige, a woman whose haunting childhood memories of UFOs, strange creatures, and cattle mutilations refuse to fade. Now, as an investigator of the unexplained, she is drawn back to the Rocky Mountain Ranch, where it all began. Katie realizes that the bizarre events that shaped her youth are tied to something much larger as she pieces together decades of hidden reports and lost government files: a phenomenon that bridges human consciousness, time, and the unknown.

· Katie Paige–a determined investigator confronting the trauma of her past.

· Dr. Chris Christiansen–a Swedish researcher whose charm hides deep involvement in the mystery.

· John Duke–a former Air Force officer and ranch owner caught between science and belief.

· Betty Owens–a mother torn between family and the escalating terror surrounding the ranch.

· Adrienne and Kris–Katie’s mother and sister–struggle to explain what people cannot deny.

· The entities–beings linked to both UFOs and folklore, suggesting a shared otherworldly source.

Cinematic and emotionally grounded, blending realism with awe. The tone echoes films such as Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Fire in the Sky—balancing mystery, fear, and wonder. Colorado’s vast landscapes become a character of their own, contrasting the beauty of isolation with the terror of the unknown.

Filmed across Elbert County and the Rocky Mountain foothills, the story moves between the 1970s and the present day. Flashbacks merge with dreams and investigations, blurring memory and reality.

· 1970s scenes in warm, nostalgic tones.

· Modern-day sequences desaturated and cold.

· Recurring imagery: humming frequencies, black boxes, portals, and beams of light.

· Sound design built around vibration and silence—creating a sense of tension and discovery.

· Close Encounters of the Third Kind–awe and revelation.

· Fire in the Sky–emotional realism and trauma.

· The Conjuring–grounded paranormal storytelling.

· Nope–modern reinterpretation of the UFO mystery.

· Truth versus denial.

· Family trauma and resilience.

· The intersection of science, spirituality, and the unexplained.

· Humanity’s place in a greater cosmic design.

With its foundation in actual accounts and a strong female lead, this project appeals to fans of true paranormal stories, documentaries, and cinematic mystery thrillers. Its authentic roots in Colorado UFO history give it crossover potential for both film and streaming audiences interested in UAPs and high strangeness phenomena.

Feature script completed.
Inspired by true events in the early life of researcher Katie Paige.
Registered with the Writers Guild of America.
Seeking producers, investors, or representation.

Katie Paige–authorkatiepaige@gmail.com | 303-905-4843

Tony Angiola–Author / Investigator / Producer | www.tonyangiola.com

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