TRINIDADIAN AUTHOR BRENDA MOHAMMED SCORES BIG WITH HER SCI-FI THRILLER SCREENPLAY ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES
Today, I have the best of news. Of all my achievements, this is the most exciting. I received this email in my inbox for a screenplay competition I entered.
ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES FOUR EPISODE SCREENPLAY IS A FINALIST IN 13HORROR.COM SCREENPLAY CONTEST 2025
Andrew Hannon
6:11 PM (1 hour ago)
Congratulations! Your screenplay has been selected as a Finalist in the 13Horror.com Screenplay Contest 2025!
Finalist status is only awarded to the screenplays that scored high enough to place in the top 25% of entries. You can download your Finalist Laurels here and view the complete list of Finalists on our website, 13Horror.com.
Here are the judge's comments:
Hi Brenda,
Thanks again for submitting Zeeka and the Zombies to the 13Horror.com Film & Screenplay Contest.
It stands out for its unique blend of genres and vivid setting. I particularly enjoyed the richly imagined futuristic Caribbean world in 2036. The way you fused sci-fi elements with dark fantasy and Caribbean folklore created a backdrop that was both unique and deeply immersive. This setting, with its advanced technology, really anchored the story in a distinctive environment. Very creative!
You've worked in several well-executed plot developments that kept the tension high throughout. The revelation that Chief of Police Grady was the true mastermind was pulled off really nicely. The touching twist when it was revealed that Zeeka, despite his villainy, had not activated the killer gadgets in Number Nine's false head, subtly wishing for his son to live, also caught me quite off guard.
Your screenplay delivers on several horror fronts. The gruesome scene during the Carnival massacre, vividly depicting the (splendidly specific) 125 deaths and 75 severe injuries, with descriptions of blood-splattered areas and severed body parts, was a delight!
Overall, Zeeka and the Zombies is a compelling and ambitious work that successfully weaves together a complex narrative with strong characters and memorable horror elements. There are moments of humor, witty dialogue, and light-hearted interactions woven into the narrative, which made it a very entertaining read.
Best regards,
Andrew
Andrew Hannon
Contest Director
