ANOTHER F****** HEATHER
a feature film pitch deck
OVERVIEW
LOGLINE
A new independent leader rises to power, pledging to tackle the nation's self-destruction, appointing a "suicide czar," to confront the country's escalating crisis—one she knows a thing or two about…
TARGET AUDIENCE
Fans of Heathers who enjoy dark comedy, political satire, and social commentary. It would also attract young adults drawn to edgy, boundary-pushing content and those interested in exploring the absurdities of contemporary politics and culture.
THEMES
Mental health, politics of corruption, grief, and self-destruction in modern society.
GENRE
Black comedy / political satire
SYNOPSIS
When the President is found dead in an apparent suicide pact with his golf cart, the "national grief" triggers a spike in suicide statistics. A new independent leader rises - Heather Hawke - who promises to address the number one issue facing the USA.
Haunted by the dark secrets of her teenage past, Veronika Salinger—a middle-aged suburban divorcee—reluctantly becomes a national mental health advocate after a tragic accident catapults her into the spotlight. As she’s appointed "suicide czar" by President Heather Hawke, an independent leader with plans to fix the nation's grief and trauma, Veronika’s fame grows, but her dangerous twin daughters uncover her past and manipulate her, forcing Veronika into a desperate fight to prevent history from repeating itself.
THEMES
Grief & Trauma
The film delves into the impacts of grief, trauma, and personal failure. Veronica, as a "suicide czar," becomes a symbol of both the country’s collective grief and her own unresolved trauma from her involvement in the original Heathers deaths.
Power & Manipulation
The political satire in the film shines a light on how people in power exploit societal crises for personal gain. The newly elected president uses the rising suicide rate as a platform to gain more power and further her own agenda.
The Cycle of Generational Dysfunction
The legacy of trauma is a key theme. Veronica’s struggle and emotional legacy of the original Heathers. The film explores how Veronica’s past actions and guilt have left scars that perpetuate destructive behaviour.
Political Corruption & Celebrity Culture
The president uses the suicide crisis as a springboard for greater power, while her government is filled with hypocrisy. Veronica’s influence is part of the larger political circus that embodies the commodification of tragedy for personal and political gain.
TONE & STYLE
Dark Comedy / Satire
The tone is unapologetically dark, with humour that mocks serious issues like trauma, grief, mental health, and political manipulation. Think of it as the perfect blend of absurd humour, sarcasm, and biting commentary.
Absurd & Surreal
The plot and characters are exaggerated, creating an almost surreal atmosphere. Everything feels extreme but is laced with undeniable truth about modern society
Hyper-Reality
The rules of reality are bent for comedic or satirical purposes. Characters' behaviour will feel larger than life, underscoring the farcical nature of the situation they are in.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Fans of the original
The movie’s dark humour, satire, and exploration of high school culture make it a cult classic among fans of the 1988 film, who are now in their 30s, 40s, or older. This audience would appreciate the continuation of Veronica’s story and the satirical exploration of modern societal issues.
Young Adults/Teens
Those who are interested in edgy, boundary-pushing content, as well as an exploration of suicide, mental health, and societal expectations. While this group may not have seen the original Heathers, they might be drawn to the film’s dark humour and the portrayal of how today's youth navigate mental health and societal pressures.
Fans of Political Satire
The film would attract those who enjoy politically charged films that dissect American politics, the political rise of powerful, flawed leaders, and the dysfunction of governmental institutions.
MAIN CAST
Veronica Salinger
A cynical, middle-aged divorcee haunted by her dark past, she is reluctantly thrust into the spotlight as a national mental health advocate, all while desperately trying to keep her secrets hidden and her life from unravelling.
Daphne Salinger
Veronica’s rebellious twin daughter, Daphne is a chaotic force of destruction, obsessed with stirring up chaos and using her mother’s rise to power to fuel her own dangerous tendencies.
Sylvia
The polished, materialistic twin of Daphne, Sylvia is a social climber who uses her mother’s newfound fame as a stepping stone to climb the social ladder, constantly pushing Veronica to further her own ambitions while sneering at her past.
Heather Hawke
A savvy, independent, and calculating leader, Heather Hawke has risen to power on a promise to heal the nation’s collective grief and trauma, using Veronica as her anti-suicide czar while secretly harbouring her own ambitions to manipulate the country’s emotional chaos for political gain.
Anthony Dawson
A charming but conflicted man, Anthony is a teacher at the local high school who unwittingly getting swept up in the dark legacy of the past and Veronica’s complicated life.
The Ghost
When things turn sour, who can Veronica turn to? Her dead ex.
Karen Kelly
Karen has grown up nursing a deep grudge against Veronica, convinced she had a role in her brother's death all those years ago, and is determined to uncover the truth, no matter what it costs.
Simon Salinger
Veronica’s resentful and sleazy ex-husband, Simon is bitter about how their marriage fell apart, angry at Veronica’s newfound fame and success, and obsessed with the idea of reclaiming what he believes is rightfully his—especially their home and family.
Betty
Veronica’s lifelong best friend from high school, Betty is the brainy, shy, and endearingly awkward woman who’s stayed true to herself, still single in her early 50s, and offering Veronica both an anchor of stability and a reminder of a simpler, more innocent past.
CASTING SUGGESTIONS
Winona Ryder
Veronica Salinger
Olivia Cooke
Sylvia
Mickey Madison
Daphne
Andrew Garfield
Anthony
Meryl Streep
Heather Hawke
Brad Pitt
Simon Salinger
Christian Slater
J.D.
Alison Tolman
Karen Kelly
Betty Finn
COMPARABLES
Heathers
Bob Roberts
The Player
MUSIC PLAYLIST
Music which inspired the writing.
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THE WRITER
Andrew Wright is a screenwriter and author who has worked in various roles in the film and television industry, alongside Lord Richard Attenborough (Jurassic Park), Dominic West (The Wire), and Kathy Burke (Nil By Mouth). His first student film was co-funded by Terry Gilliam (12 Monkeys).
