Sarah Kate Young

Penpusher · 71 points

229 points to Logliner

on An amnesiac woman and her son reconstruct the past 15 years of her life, unaware of a murder investigation closing in on her.

The first half of your logline is clear and concise (well done!), the second half is indeed a surprising turn - perhaps more allusion to their relationship might make your logline scan a little better? Otherwise, I think this would…
on On the verge of a nervous breakdown, uptight librarian Anthe uses alcohol to unlock her repressed urges. When they push her towards violent outbreaks and murder, she must confront her animalistic side before she harms herself or her loved ones.

I like the character description and think its intriguing to see a protagonist fight disturbing urges underneath, the only note I would offer is the use of the word "they" - who are "they"? To me "they" could be anything…