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Rich Varville

Specialty

Psychological thrillers/horror

Bio
Rich Varville is a Southern California–based writer and director known for psychological thrillers and emotionally grounded genre storytelling. He has written and directed two feature films, edited and sound-designed several others, and created over 40 short films and narrative music videos. In 2025, he wrote and directed the televised San Diego Film Awards and is currently a producer and 2nd Unit Director on Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence (in theaters October 2025). His next film, DEATHBED, is a psychological horror feature currently making the rounds with studios. Rich also has multiple original screenplays in development and has served as a script doctor on five feature films over the past year. He is the founder of RSVP FILMS, a creative label for his original narrative work.
San Diego, Los Angeles
Limited Availability
Thriller, Horror, Dark Comedy
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Some of my Scripts

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Thriller Mystery Drama Horror Crime

DEATHBED

A criminologist confronts her father's dark legacy as she unravels the truth behind a series of murders linked to his bestselling novels.

Thriller Mystery Drama
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A criminologist confronts her father's dark legacy as she unravels the truth behind a series of murders linked to his bestselling novels.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

The screenplay's unique selling proposition lies in its dual narrative of a daughter uncovering her father's dark secrets while grappling with her own psychological demons. It blends crime procedural with psychological horror, offering a fresh take on the genre with its intricate plotting and deep thematic exploration of legacy and identity.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The intertwining of a family legacy of violence with a contemporary investigation into past crimes.
  • Plot Twist: The revelation of Charles's true nature and his chilling admission of guilt regarding his wife's murder.
  • Distinctive Setting: The Covington Mansion serves as a character itself, embodying the family's dark history and secrets.