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TOW TRUCK DRIVER

TOW TRUCK DRIVER
By Joseph Murkijanian

GENRE: Thriller, Horror
LOGLINE:

On the barren highways between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, a fanatical
roadside assistance operator with a twisted sense of divine justice
judges those he deems unworthy—helping the good and torturing the
sinful. As law enforcement closes in, his influence spreads to a
disillusioned officer, setting the stage for a chilling alliance and an
open-ended battle between morality and fanaticism.

SYNOPSIS:

In the desolate expanse of the desert, Elijah, a middle-aged tow truck driver with a troubled past, operates his roadside assistance business under the guise of a humble servant of God. However, beneath his calm exterior lies a man on a mission of divine judgment, targeting those he deems wicked. The story begins with Elijah's routine day, where he receives a call from a stranded family, Jim, Lucy, and their children. He helps them without charge, believing they are good souls. But as he watches them drive away, he notes their license plate in his notebook, a record of those who have escaped his judgment. As the sun sets, Elijah encounters Marcus, a flashy man traveling to Las Vegas with two women. Unlike the family, Marcus's demeanor raises red flags for Elijah. After fixing Marcus's car, Elijah invites him to his workshop for a more thorough inspection. In a chilling turn, Elijah brutally attacks Marcus, revealing his true nature as a vigilante killer. The women, Leah and Jasmine, attempt to flee but are caught by Elijah, who sees them as part of the wickedness he must cleanse. Meanwhile, Sheriff Thompson and his deputy, Officer Adams, investigate a series of disappearances linked to Elijah's roadside assistance. They discover a pattern of missing persons along the same stretch of highway where Elijah operates. As they dig deeper, they realize that Elijah has been using his tow truck as a cover for his gruesome acts. The tension escalates when Thompson and Adams confront Elijah at his workshop, but he manages to evade capture, leaving behind a trail of blood and chaos. Elijah's next target is Reverend Austin Locke, a once-beloved preacher whose reputation has been tarnished by scandal. Elijah sees Locke as the ultimate sinner, someone who has led many astray under the guise of righteousness. As the story unfolds, Detective Martin becomes increasingly involved, piecing together Elijah's motives and the religious fervor that drives him. She realizes that Elijah is not just a killer but a man on a mission to expose the hypocrisy of those he believes are corrupt. The climax occurs during a massive service at Locke's megachurch, where Elijah plans to make a statement. As the congregation gathers, Martin and Thompson race against time to prevent Elijah from unleashing his wrath. In a tense showdown, Elijah detonates explosives he has planted in the parking lot, causing chaos and destruction. Martin confronts Elijah, leading to a final confrontation where she must stop him before he can carry out his twisted vision of judgment. In the aftermath, Elijah is captured, but his influence lingers. The story concludes with a chilling sense of unresolved tension, as Elijah's escape from prison is foreshadowed, hinting at the possibility of his return and the continuation of his mission. The film explores themes of morality, faith, and the fine line between justice and vengeance, leaving the audience questioning the nature of good and evil in a world filled with hypocrisy.

TOW TRUCK DRIVER

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