
Title:
“Vampiro Del Norte”
Taglines:
- “Fangs, flights, and fiery crashes—this road trip is to die for.”
- “When revolution meets the undead, survival is just the beginning.”
- “An ancient vampire, a rookie agent, and a blood feud on the road to Vegas.”
- “Trust is hard to earn when your partner has a taste for blood.”
Logline:
A bumbling CIA agent teams up with an ancient vampire on the run from revolutionaries, smugglers, and a secret vampire-hunting cartel, racing through South America to Las Vegas in a chaotic journey that’s equal parts action, comedy, and horror.
Brief Summary:
When a South American dictator falls, Count Ignacio—a reclusive, centuries-old vampire—finds himself fleeing for his life. Teaming up with Randy, a rookie CIA agent, they embark on a wild road trip north to the U.S. Along the way, Ignacio secretly builds a vampire army, while Randy wrestles with keeping the undead monster from turning on him. As they reach Las Vegas, it’s a showdown of revolutionaries, smugglers, vampire hunters, and a newly empowered vampire army, culminating in a high-stakes battle for survival and freedom.
Full Summary (Three Acts):
Act One:
- The story begins in the South American jungle, where Count Ignacio, an ancient vampire, lives under the protection of a dictator who supplies him with enemies to feed on.
- When revolutionaries overthrow the regime, Ignacio’s sanctuary is attacked. Enter Randy, a first-year CIA agent posing as a smuggler, whose cover is blown. He convinces Ignacio to spare him in exchange for helping the vampire escape to the U.S.
- Ignacio reluctantly agrees, and the two embark on a chaotic journey north, dodging revolutionaries and smugglers. Unbeknownst to Randy, Ignacio begins building a vampire army from people they encounter.
Act Two:
- The CIA tips Randy off to a smuggling plane near the Nevada border that can get Ignacio to safety. But before they reach it, the smugglers capture them, intending to hand them over to the leader of the 3-X Gang, a cartel of vampire hunters.
- In a fiery battle, Ignacio’s vampire minions help them escape, but half are destroyed. Randy and Ignacio steal the plane, but a ground-launched RPG causes a fiery crash in the Nevada desert.
- Homeland Security orders the local border patrol to stand down, revealing the operation as a CIA mission. Meanwhile, Ignacio’s surviving vampire army overwhelms the border patrol and marches toward Las Vegas.
- Stranded in the desert, Randy and Ignacio part ways. Ignacio spares Randy, impressed by his integrity, but warns him not to interfere with his plans.
Act Three:
- Both Ignacio and Randy race to Las Vegas. Randy focuses on saving his girlfriend, Jessica, a featured artist at an exclusive Vegas event, while Ignacio reveals his intention to make Jessica his eternal bride.
- Ignacio’s vampire army silently takes control of the hotel hosting the event, and the smugglers and revolutionaries converge on the city to settle scores.
- The climactic showdown sees Randy using his wits to trap Ignacio in a tanning booth, reducing him to a mummified state. With Ignacio incapacitated, Randy and Jessica escape, leaving the fate of Ignacio’s vampire army ambiguous.
Cast of Characters:
- Randy: A bumbling first-year CIA agent who finds himself in way over his head. Despite his inexperience, his honesty and moral compass win Ignacio’s respect.
- Count Ignacio: An ancient vampire with a regal demeanor, hiding a simmering hatred for vampire hunters. His partnership with Randy is as reluctant as it is volatile.
- Jessica: Randy’s girlfriend, a rising artist featured at a Las Vegas event, unknowingly caught in Ignacio’s plans.
- The 3-X Gang Leader: A ruthless cartel boss and vampire hunter who leads the charge against Ignacio.
- CIA Operative: A shadowy figure pulling the strings behind Randy’s mission, with unclear motives.
- Ignacio’s Vampire Army: A group of loyal but expendable vampire minions, created from people Ignacio encounters on his journey.
Comparable Films (Budget Under $2 Million):
“What We Do in the Shadows” (2014)
- Budget: $1.6 million
- Gross: $7.2 million
- Vampire humor with character-driven comedy.
“Creep” (2014)
- Budget: $1 million
- Gross: $258,000 (Limited release, cult hit on streaming)
- Low-budget horror with an unsettling, personal tone.
“Tucker and Dale vs. Evil” (2010)
- Budget: $2 million
- Gross: $5.2 million
- Comedy-horror with a clever twist on genre conventions.
“Hobo with a Shotgun” (2011)
- Budget: $3 million (slightly higher, but relevant for style)
- Gross: $748,000 (cult classic status on streaming)
- Grindhouse aesthetic with absurd violence and dark humor.
Estimated Budget and Gross:
- Estimated Budget: $1.5 to $2 million (based on practical effects, minimal CGI, and a tight shooting schedule).
- Estimated Gross: $5 to $10 million in limited release, with significant potential for streaming and cult hit status.
This pitch positions the film as a smart, action-packed horror-comedy with strong character dynamics and a fresh twist on the vampire genre.