THE STAGE 32 LOGLINES

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DECOMPOSITION

DECOMPOSITION
By Bernard Mersier

GENRE: Thriller, Horror
LOGLINE:

When the world's definition of love fails him, Cameron embraces self-mutilation as the ultimate expression, convinced that only in the face of death can love's true form be revealed.

SYNOPSIS:

Cameron, a young man in his early twenties, has always struggled with understanding the true meaning of love. Cameron's perception of love has been distorted, and he has developed unhealthy ways to cope with the emotional pain. Lately, Cameron's emotions have been all over the place. He feels confused, angry, and frustrated. He doesn't know how to manage these feelings. One day, he discovers the dangerous world of cutting, and he becomes drawn to it. He sees it as a way to release the pressure building up inside of him.

However, Cameron's actions take a dark turn when he starts to associate his cutting with his romantic relationships. Whenever a woman he dates doesn't meet his expectations or fails to understand his vision of love, Cameron becomes enraged. He feels that they have failed him and he takes it out on them, physically and emotionally. Cameron's violent behavior escalates, and he ends up murdering several women. He displays their bodies in his bathroom, convinced that they were the ones who didn't understand the true meaning of love.

DECOMPOSITION

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