Genre - Urban Thriller / Found Footage Horror

Logline - Two teenage geocachers in Sunderland stumble on a hidden USB dead drop. On it is a video showing a man being tortured in an underground bunker and a clue to the next location. Initially convinced it’s just a viral game they follow cryptic digital clues—only to discover the torturer is using the hunt to lure new victims. As the stakes rise, every choice is a gamble. Should they stay in the game, or do they abandon he stranger to a terrible fate?

Why This Idea is Ideal for the Market

Bunker Boys taps into modern obsessions with digital treasure hunts, Tik-Tok, ARGs, and viral fame, blending true-crime horror with teenage curiosity gone disastrously wrong. It’s perfect for microbudget execution, leveraging found-footage aesthetics and small urban locations. With its gritty North-East setting and teenage leads, it offers a fresh spin on the genre and strong festival potential.