The VelociPastor

The VelociPastor

Year: 2017

Runtime: 75 mins

Language: English

Director: Brendan Steere

Echo Score: 67

Budget: $35K

ComedyActionHorror

Following the loss of his parents, a priest journeys to China and discovers he possesses a startling ability – the power to transform into a dinosaur. Initially distressed by this revelation, he is persuaded by a prostitute to use his newfound abilities to combat crime, finding himself facing off against dangerous ninjas along the way.

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1

Witnesses his parents' death

Doug Jones, a Roman-Catholic priest, witnesses his parents die in a dramatic VFX car fire. The tragedy shatters his faith and propels him toward a spiritual journey. This opening trauma sets the stage for the unbelievable events to follow.

2

Journey to China and search for artifact

Doug travels to China on a spiritual quest and encounters ninjas who seek a mythical artifact. The artifact is said to turn people into the Dragon Warrior. These encounters hint at a destiny that transcends conventional miracles.

China
3

Infection and nightmares

After being infected by the artifact, Doug begins to suffer vivid nightmares that blur reality. During this period, his mentor Father Stewart gives a kiss that deepens their complex bond. The infection marks the first step toward transformative powers that will redefine his life.

China
4

Forest transformation into a dinosaur

Late at night in the forest, Doug's body undergoes a dramatic transformation into a dinosaur-like form. With his new powers, he battles threats and unexpectedly saves Carol, a prostitute he meets. The encounter marks a turning point where his choices straddle mercy and violence.

Late night Forest
5

Awakening with Carol and memory loss

Doug awakens in Carol's bed, naked and with no memory of the previous night. He initially assumes they had sex, but Carol's retelling reveals the truth about his powers and the night's events. This amnesia forces him to confront his new identity apart from his priestly past.

Carol's bed
6

Confession and Frankie revelation

Doug returns to the church for confession and encounters Frankie Mermaid, Carol's pimp. From Frankie he learns that he is responsible for his parents' death. The revelation provides a personal motive to stop criminals and defend the vulnerable.

Church
7

Killing Frankie and resolve to fight crime

Doug murders Frankie in a vengeful moment and embraces his new power as a means to cleanse crime. He seeks Carol's help to pursue this vigilante path. This marks the transition from mystic quest to active crime-fighting.

City vicinity
8

Exorcism attempt and Stewart injury

Father Stewart urges Doug to shed his power and accompanies him to see Altair, a famed exorcist. The exorcism fails, and Doug's transformation bursts forth, slashing Stewart's eye. The failed rite fractures their relationship and pushes Doug further toward his uncontrolled abilities.

Exorcist's location
9

Ninjas and Wei Chan's plan

Doug returns to Carol, where ninjas assault them and Father Stewart awakens among Wei Chan's camp. Wei Chan leads drug-dealing Christian ninjas who plan to sell cocaine and recruit addicts to fuel his own church-backed army. The scheme reveals a corrupted vision of salvation through control.

Ninja camp
10

Stewart's death

Stewart rejects Wei Chan's plan, and in the confrontation he is killed. Doug and Carol must face the ninja threat without their mentor. The loss tightens Doug's resolve to fight the villainous faction.

Ninja camp
11

Sam the White Ninja revealed as Doug's brother

In the heat of battle, Sam the White Ninja is revealed to be Doug's brother. Doug uses telekinesis to disarm Sam and ultimately kill him. This revelation heightens the personal stakes of the conflict.

Ninja camp
12

Final battle and Wei Chan's downfall

Doug, now in velociraptor form, fights the remaining ninjas while Wei Chan fires an anti-venom arrow to halt the transformation. Doug's hands are immune to the anti-venom, so he persists in the fight. He defeats Wei Chan using his dinosaur powers and claims the victory.

Ninja camp
13

Carol rescued and hospital

Doug carries Carol to the hospital where she recovers from her injuries. The ordeal strengthens their bond as they contemplate a dangerous future together. She becomes his partner in a life that rejects conventional justice.

Hospital
14

A new life on the run

Doug is no longer a priest and now carries a billion-dollar bounty on his head. He decides to travel the world with Carol, continuing their original idea of eliminating criminals. The story closes on a note of freedom and persistent danger.

Ending World

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