Soldiers in the Shadows 

                                                                                              a feature film by manuel s. umo

LAST DOOR a psychological, supernatural thriller. 

"Imagine a secret so evil that exposing it could destroy you or set you free."

Threatened by mysterious forces and a labyrinth of obstacles, the O'Neal family prevails in a real life battle of good verses evil.  Based on the true story of a teenage son reuniting with his father.  It is revealed that the boy's mind has fractured into multiple personalities caused by repeated abuses his mother subjected him to, through her dark and twisted beliefs.

The book is an expanded, in depth, version of the screenplay that delves more deeply into the unbelievable world of the O'Neal family and their battle to save their son and the hundreds who dwell within him, who fight for control of his body and mind. You won't believe it.  Don't believe it. But, it did happen.

"Everybody has a secret.  Some are darker than others.  What would you do to keep your secret?"

To read a sample chapter from the book, visit lastdoormovie.com.

IRON DESIRE:  THE FRANK LEAHY LEGEND

In the world of football, Frank Leahy was as important as Beethoven to music, Shakespeare to dramatic poetry, Michelangelo to sculpture.  Greatness was not thrust upon Frank.  He achieved it through hard work and determination.  But, first, he had to have the makings.  From those makings, he was capable of going to town.  By applying his formula for success, nothing could have kept him from achieving the heights he reached.

The life story of Notre Dame football coach, Frank Leahy, is one of fiery inspiration, humor, and unwavering determination.  From the family farm, to one of Knute Rockne's fighting Irish, to head football coach at the golden dome, Leahy's philosophy and antics, both on and off the field, illustrate a model for greatness and the  fantastic stuff of legends.

To read a sample book chapter, CLICK HERE

SCRIPT PROJECTS: In Development

                                        MAIL ORDER MURDER, adapted from the book by Patricia Springer; true crime.

                                        AMERICAN SWEETHEARTS, biopic of WWII entertainers The Andrews Sisters.

                                        TINY, biopic of entertainer Tiny Tim, the master of the disturbing.

                                        NAKED ISLAND:  zany comedy.

                                        NAKED GUN 4.0: PINK HEAT, zany comedy.

                                        IRON DESIRE: THE FRANK LEAHY LEGEND original screenplay; biopic/sports.

                                        ENIN, original screenplay; end of days/action/epic.

SCREENWRITERS

K. Raven Rozier          Hashley Sizemore

 

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