The Curse of the Red Ruby

Logline
When a newlywed couple embarks on a lifelong dream treasure hunt for a legendary heart-shaped ruby, they unwittingly unleash an ancient curse that traps them in an eternal ghostly realm—where a vengeful witch devours souls, knights from the 14th century still battle, and only true love and courage can break the spell that has claimed their ancestors for centuries.

Producer/Director Pitch
(Imagine this delivered in a high-energy room to Disney executives) Picture Indiana Jones meets The Mummy, but with the heart and romance of a classic Disney live-action adventure—think Pirates of the Curse, National Treasure meets The Princess Bride, with just enough Tim Burton gothic edge to make it visually unforgettable. We open on two high-school sweethearts, Gabriel and Amanda—funny, charming, deeply in love—who’ve been chasing the same childhood legend since they were kids: the Curse of the Red Ruby, a massive heart-shaped gem stolen by knights, cursed by a witch, and buried somewhere in the American woods. Now married, they finally go on the hunt as their honeymoon adventure. They find it. They touch it. And in one breathtaking, heart-stopping moment, the world rips open—they’re pulled into a misty, timeless forest realm where time doesn’t flow the same way. There they meet their own ancestor, Caspar Hurtle, a weary 14th-century knight who’s been trapped for centuries searching for his lost wife. And stalking them all is the witch herself—beautiful, terrifying, immortal, and hungry. She doesn’t just kill… she feasts on the living, over and over, because in this place death is only the beginning. The tone is thrilling, romantic, and surprisingly emotional. We get epic sword fights between spectral knights, jump-scare moments in the fog, a campfire storytelling sequence that weaves history and legend together, and genuine laughs from our modern couple trying to navigate a medieval nightmare with 21st-century sarcasm. Visually, it’s a feast: crimson ruby glow lighting misty forests, lightning cracking through ancient trees carved with Templar crosses, swirling vortexes of trapped souls, and a final showdown at the witch’s lair that feels both intimate and massive. This is the rare PG-13 adventure that delivers real scares, real heart, and real stakes—perfect for families who loved Haunted Mansion and Jungle Cruise, but want something darker and more epic. It’s a franchise starter: the ruby’s curse could spawn sequels exploring other lost treasures and realms. We’ve got the romance to make audiences swoon, the action to keep them on the edge of their seats, the horror to give them chills, and the Disney magic to make it feel timeless. Title: The Curse of the Red Ruby
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