Girls Night

Accolades

• Austin Film Festival Screenplay Competition - 2nd Rounder - Drama Features 2022

• Shortlisted - Darling Axe’s First Page Challenge 2021

• Quarterfinalist - ScreenCraft Horror Competition 2022

• Quarterfinalist - StoryPros Awards 15th Annual 2022

• Quarterfinalist - Film Empire Horror Screenwriting Contest 2019

Enough with the Praises!

• Concept "A girls' night quickly becomes blood soaked, but as the killer’s true form(s) shift, change, and are revealed, nothing is as it seems. This simple summary doesn’t do justice to the constant shifts, twists, and details of the plot that keep this story fresh, engaging, and interesting."

• Plot: "The plot follows six girls who skipped graduation for a “girls' night,” but they are soon stalked by a killer whose true form is ever mysterious and whose attacks are bizarre and calculated. By the end, the victims are revealed to be the perpetrators in an amazing twist that subverts all of our expectations while also tying up all the loose ends."

• Structure: "Thanks to the constant maneuverings of the plot, the script keeps a fast clip and never slows down until the chaos has ended and the time for understanding begins, which keeps the story interesting and exciting."

• Characters: "For the large cast of characters that make up this script, they each are complex, interesting, and easy to visualize. The subtle hints of Anna’s sister’s death and its impacts are well done."

• Dialogue: "Each character speaks with a unique and distinct voice, and the final monologues that explain the details of the plot are well executed as they deliver all the connecting points in an interesting and effective way."

• Overall: "Girls Night is an incredibly clever take and subversion of the slasher genre that keeps the audience engaged and impressed as the large cast is managed effectively and the plot is always surprising. The greatest strength of the script is its unique take and well-crafted unfolding that ups the ante whenever things begin to settle down. This gives a feeling of anticipation to see where things will go next, and it is never the turn that was expected. Overall, this is a great script that offers a fresh take on a genre staple by always going left when right seems to be the only option and providing a varied and interesting cast of characters." 

- Austin Film Festival, 2022

• “Excellent thematic call to arms…great reveal.”

• “We love the dynamic you’ve crafted between all the leads…”

•  “You showcase some fantastic wit…You have a strong understanding of the horror/comedy genre.”

- Barnstorm Media

• “Wildly creative…vivid…ominous…outside of the box…unexpected and out of the ordinary.”

- WeScreenplay

• “Wow! What a fun ride…Smart…Excellent…Refreshing…‘Girls Night’ really shines… Satisfying ending sure to delight audiences.”

• (Re: Dialogue) “Yes, yes, yes. We love it.”

• “[Tapan Sharma] is clearly incredibly knowledgeable on a broad array of topics, and shares this knowledge with us in a way that is accessible and enjoyable.”

• “[Tapan Sharma] clearly has all the knowledge necessary to make a complicated piece like this come to life…We feel [sic] privileged to have been along for the ride.”

- Coverfly

• "This is a well-plotted script with an abundance of tense moments, jump scares, SFX and cinematic opportunity - plus lots of great roles for actors.  The characters are unique with independent voices and points of view.  And the winding narrative keeps us guessing. With strong themes arising, it makes a clear and bold statement on female empowerment." 

- Screencraft