Jack Gilford is a writer on the brink of disaster. With a Monday deadline looming and his career hanging in the balance, he retreats to a remote cabin in the Canadian Rockies to finish his novel. There, in the dead of night, inspiration strikes like lightning. Jack pens a masterpiece-a climax so perfect, so brilliant, he knows he'll never recapture its magic.
But when he wakes, his laptop-and his life's work-is gone.
Desperate and disbelieving, Jack's search leads him to a chilling encounter with a young couple, Ray and Molly, whose friendly demeanor hides a dangerous secret. When Jack spots his stolen laptop in their SUV, he's thrust into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. What begins as a fight to reclaim his manuscript quickly spirals into a life-and-death struggle against two unpredictable and unrelenting foes.
Set against the stark, unforgiving beauty of the Canadian Rockies, GIVE IT BACK is a pulse-pounding thriller that explores the lengths one man will go to save his life's work-and himself. With razor-sharp tension, unexpected twists, and a haunting exploration of creativity and obsession, this original screenplay will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.
Perfect for fans of Misery, Deliverance, and Cold Prey, GIVE IT BACK is a gripping tale of grit, determination, and survival that asks: How far would you go to reclaim what's yours?