Death’s Door
A Horror Feature Film
About Death’s Door:
THE TEAM
DIRECTOR
Ryan Godoy is an award-winning filmmaker whose work has been featured on Bloody Disgusting and Film Shortage, collectively garnering over a million views. His latest short film, The Agreement at Clivemore, is currently on the international festival circuit — with submissions to Tribeca, Fantasia International, Venice Shorts, HollyShorts, Fantastic Fest, and more.
DEATH’S DOOR is his feature debut.
WRITER
David Draper writes high-concept horror and thrillers with a proven industry track record. His feature screenplay Voracious was trending on The Black List in 2022/23 — the film industry’s most authoritative platform for unproduced screenplays. His work has been performed onstage at The Broadwater Theatre and developed into an audio drama in the UK.
The Agreement at Clivemore, the short film adaptation of his work, is currently making its festival run alongside development of the feature.
“A sophisticated and frightening horror film with clear commercial potential”
— The Black List
THE INVESTMENT
In early 2027, we will produce DEATH’S DOOR and we are seeking $150,000–$300,000 USD in equity investments for the film.
- Equity Raise: $150,000–$300,000 USD
- Minimum Investment: $5,000
- Investor Credits: Associate Producer / Executive Producer / Co-Producer / Produced By
Most independent horror films at this level cost at least $1M. We’ve engineered DEATH’S DOOR to deliver a premium genre experience on a disciplined budget — because low budget doesn’t mean low quality, and the numbers prove it. Full Private Placement Memorandum available upon request.
ROYALTIES & RECOUPMENT
Recoupment
- Gross revenues first cover distributor fees, sales agent commissions, and distribution expenses.
- Investors then receive 110% of their investment back before producers see a dollar.
- Full raise of $150,000–$300,000 = $165,000–$330,000 returned to investors at recoupment.
Profit Participation
- After recoupment: 50% investors / 50% producers.
- Once investors hit 125% total return: shifts to 40% investors / 60% producers.
THE INVESTMENT
Projected Returns by Investment
Investment
Credit
Film Sells for $250K
Film Sells for $500K
$5,000 – $9,999
Associate Producer
~$8,000 – $9,000
~$15,000
$10,000 – $24,999
Executive Producer
~$16,000 – $18,000
~$30,000
$25,000 – $49,999
Co-Producer
~$40,000 – $45,000
~$75,000
$50,000 – $125,000+
Produced By
~$80,000 – $225,000
~$150,000 – $375,000
Based on PPM projections. Assumes ~30% distribution fee. Illustrative only — not a guarantee of performance.
ROI Summary
Sale Price
Approximate Investor ROI
$250,000
1.6x – 1.8x
$500,000
~3x
* Investors are first money out. 110% preferred return, then 50/50 profit split until investors reach 125% total return. The math works because the budget is low.
SALES STRATEGY
Festival Premieres: A strong festival run builds market awareness, press coverage, and distributor interest before any deal is made. Genre festivals are active acquisition markets — and the team behind this film is already on the circuit.
Sales Agent Representation: We will seek representation by a sales agent specializing in independent genre films to negotiate domestic and international deals.
Distribution Channels: Revenue will be pursued across multiple windows: domestic licensing, international territory sales, streaming platform licensing (SVOD/AVOD), cable and television, airline licensing, and remake/ancillary rights.
The model works because the bar is low. At a $150,000–$300,000 production budget, this film does not need a blockbuster deal to return investor capital. It needs a solid genre distribution agreement — the kind that independent horror attracts routinely.
“A story with startling visuals and smothering dread.”
— The Black List
PROPOSED SCHEDULE
Phase
Timeline
Completion of Financing
Late 2026
Principal Photography
Early 2027
Completion of Film
Fall 2027
WHY HORROR IS THE SAFEST GENRE INVESTMENT
Horror is the only film genre where a $15,000 budget can gross $2,000,000.
Unlike drama, comedy, or action — horror does not depend on star casting, expensive locations, or massive marketing budgets to find its audience. Strong concept, atmosphere, and execution drive performance. The audience is loyal, global, and always hungry.
Contained horror — one location, small cast, practical effects — is the most efficient version of the model. Low budget doesn’t mean low quality. It means low risk.
Comparable Horror Films
Film
Budget
Gross
Skinamarink (2022)
~$15K
$2M+
The Outwaters (2022)
~$15K
$1.7M
Terrifier 2 (2022)
~$250K
$15M
Talk to Me (2022)
~$4.5M
$92M
Barbarian (2022)
~$4.5M
$45M
CONTACT
Ready to learn more? Request the script, the full PPM, or simply reach out to start a conversation.
Send an Emailddraper@bite-nite.com
This deck is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell securities. Investment in motion pictures involves significant risk. Full terms are outlined in the Private Placement Memorandum, available upon request.