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THE CURSE OF THE MAD BUTCHER

THE CURSE OF THE MAD BUTCHER
By David Williamson

GENRE: Thriller, Horror
LOGLINE:

When a cult revives a 1930s killer’s ritual, journalist Alex Rivera must stop them before the legendary Butcher returns to haunt Cleveland forever.

SYNOPSIS:

Cleveland, 1932—A string of gruesome, ritualistic murders terrorizes the city, orchestrated by The Cursed Hitman, a ruthless enforcer working under mob boss Vincent "Viper" Marconi. But these killings are more than crime—they’re part of an ancient ritual meant to awaken a dark force.  

Decades later, investigative journalist Alex Rivera and her team uncover a horrifying truth: the murders have started again, following the same pattern. A hidden cult is working to resurrect the Butcher’s spirit, binding it to Cleveland forever. As the past and present collide, Alex must race against time to stop the final sacrifice—before the city becomes the Butcher’s eternal hunting ground.  

Can they break the curse, or is history doomed to repeat itself?

THE CURSE OF THE MAD BUTCHER

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Tasha Lewis

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