The Ninth Needle

A veteran with PTSD seeks acupuncture treatment in rural Colorado, unknowingly releasing a latent evil through a ritual involving nine mystical gates. A grounded horror with metaphysical tension and ritualistic structure, drawing from East Asian traditions and trauma theory. Rich in visual and symbolic potential.

Option agreement executed. Strong festival and boutique horror positioning.

  • Type: Feature Film (Supernatural Horror / Psychological Thriller)
  • Status: In Development (Optioned by Echoes & Ember)
  • Rights Held:

– Film (Exclusive Option by Echoes & Ember)

– Adaptation Rights (Series Potential)

– Publishing (Author retains)

– Franchise Rights (Spin-offs / Ritual Lore Expansion)

Market Positioning:

Suitable for Shudder, A24, Netflix Horror, Amazon Studios, and festival circuits (SXSW, Fantasia, Sitges). Fans of The Night House, The Vigil, and The Empty Man.