Devils Like Us — A Supernatural Period Thriller Ready for the Screen
Think The Craft meets Portrait of a Lady on Fire, with a dash of Stranger Things at sea.
Devils Like Us begs for a bold, atmospheric adaptation—perfect for Netflix, Apple TV+, or Amazon Prime Video. Set in 19th-century Massachusetts, this haunting period thriller blends supernatural intrigue with a tender, emotionally rich coming-of-age tale. At its heart is Cas Sterling, a young woman burdened with dangerous prophetic visions, trying to stay afloat in a society that sees her gifts—and her identity—as threats.
Cas is joined by two unforgettable friends: Remy, dealing with the mystery of his father’s disappearance, and Fionnuala, caught in the crosshairs of societal expectation and personal truth. When the trio boards a ship bound for Maine, the story expands into something more cinematic and inclusive, with a diverse crew whose identities and complexities challenge the era’s rigid norms.
At sea, the mystery deepens. Enter the Order of Lazarus, a shadowy society with ties to Cas’s visions and Remy’s missing father. Prophecies, betrayal, and buried magic unravel as Cas confronts her own truth—not just about the visions, but about who she is and what she wants. Her arc around gender identity is handled with grace and power, giving this period thriller a deeply relevant emotional core.
With gothic visuals, storm-tossed suspense, and a rich emotional palette, Devils Like Us is a ready-made prestige project. Picture fog-drenched coastlines, candlelit séances, and tense glances below deck—wrapped in a mystery as layered as its characters.
📽️ Visually stunning, emotionally resonant, and laced with dread—Devils Like Us is ripe for adaptation.
Genre: Science Fiction
