C13Features Presents: Ghostwriter, Starring Kate Mara and Adam Scott
December 15, 2021·2 min
This episode is a promotional trailer for Ghostwriter, a feature-length podcast movie from C-13 Features. It stars Kate Mara and Adam Scott in a narrative format, presented as a listening experience akin to a film. The protagonist is writer Kate Michaels, who is working on a new project involving a neighbor thought to have killed someone. The dialogue suggests this neighbor might become a compelling main character in her work. Michaels collaborates with an enigmatic figure described as thoughtful, vulnerable, and generous, though their partnership involves expensive gestures like a costly bottle of wine. The story takes a dark turn as murders occur in Michaels' neighborhood that sound exactly like later ones in a book she is involved with, blurring the lines between reality and fiction. Michaels' mental health is a recurring theme, with references to her condition being triggered by covering violent stories and warnings about stopping medication. The plot thickens with the introduction of an FBI agent and a mention of Weber, a wealthy individual who could afford to work with anyone, raising questions about his involvement. The episode concludes by framing the story as an obsession that starts as an accident and becomes a career, inviting listeners to enjoy this podcast movie experience. The tone is suspenseful and psychological, focusing on mystery and character depth. No guests are featured beyond the voice actors, and the format is a standalone narrative piece. Key moments include the initial hook with the stars, the rising tension around the neighbor's past, the peak where murders mirror the book, insights into mental health struggles, and the entry point with law enforcement and high-stakes collaboration.
