Interview with Screenwriter Arturo Portillo (AMONG US)

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about?

Arturo Portillo: My screenplay, AMONG US, is about a group of people who are forced to come together to fight an unspeakable horror that has invaded their small Nebraskan town. A horror that permeates from within human flesh!

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Action, and Creature-Feature sub-genre

3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

Because it is a fun ride from beginning to end. The audience will not really have a chance to feel safe. They’re part of the survivors rooting the characters on. If you like the movie’s The Thing, The Blob, Tremors, and Slither, my screenplay AMONG US will surely be right up there with them.

4. How would you describe this script in two words?

Scary fun

5. What movie have you seen the most times in your life?

Pulp…