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The Lonelyhearts Club Killings
Every match was a goodbye letter.
A 1980s-set serial-killer mystery centered on a personals column. Heavy De Palma DNA. From an Edgar-shortlisted novelist.
Director
Aisling Doyle
Genre
Psychological Thriller
Year
2028
Release
TBD 2028
Investment Details
$525,000
/ $3,500,000
15% funded142 participants
Ownership available
35%
Minimum participation
$500
Projected timeline
TBD 2028
Production status
Development
Offering documents, revenue participation structure, and risk factors will be published on this page before participation opens.
Producer Note
"Script in final draft. Currently packaging talent. Soft commits from two festival programmers."
Potential Revenue Sources
- SVOD
- Foreign Sales
- AVOD
- Library
Risk Factors
- Independent film financing carries material risk, including total loss of capital.
- Revenue timing is uncertain and may take years; some films never recoup.
- Distribution outcomes depend on third parties and cannot be guaranteed.
- Read the full offering documents before participating.
Production Updates
DevelopmentJun 2026
Script final draft
Polish pass complete; sending to talent reps.