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The Ones Who Came To Die

When five estranged friends trespass into the Scottish Highlands searching for a forgotten wartime gold cache, they stumble into the Apex Society’s no-holds-barred hunt—where wealthy thrill-seekers pursue both human bait and an ancient Entity, until the creature turns everyone in the forest into prey.

Script Excerpt
Written by:
Format:
Screenplay
Budget:
Low
In the Vein Of:
Dog Soldiers
Predator
The Hunt
Posted:
08/06/2026
Updated:
08/06/2026
Author Bio:
Ritchie “Stonian” Johnston is a British screenwriter and novelist specialising in high-concept genre storytelling across horror, thriller, action, sci-fi and dark comedy. A former independent filmmaker, he brings a strongly visual, character-driven approach to his work.

Ritchie was selected for the ISA Development Slate and named one of ISA’s Top 25 Writers to Watch for 2026. His work has earned recognition across numerous competitions and industry programmes, including two consecutive appearances on the Capital Fund Screenplay Contest Hot 100 with different projects.

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Contest Results:
Emerging Screenwriters Action & Adventure (Semifinalist) [2025]
Table Read (Quarterfinalist, Cannes) [2025]
Capital Fund (Honorable Mention, Hot 100 list) [2025]
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