A film by Christopher Butler · 2026 · Pre-production
Devil's Pact
When a freak storm hits Bilbao, a rising pop duo takes shelter in a record studio, only to discover that a demonic entity haunting the building is determined to claim their souls in exchange for fame.
Overview
Devil's Pact is an electrifying descent into the dark heart of the modern music industry, where fame comes at a terrifying price. In this world, demons prey on gifted young artists, trading superstardom for their souls, while a hidden satanic cult within the manufactured pop machine feeds them fresh talent to devour.
Set against the raw, graffiti-scarred energy of Bilbao La Vieja (Bilbi), the film pulses with the urgency of youth, ambition and corruption. Stylish, edgy, and relentlessly intense, Devil's Pact delivers a visceral cinematic experience — a high-adrenaline collision of psychological horror, music culture and supernatural dread that grips audiences from first beat to final scream.
Bilbao · The night of the storm
The night of the storm.
Danni and Leire are about to shoot their first major music video when a freak hurricane hits, forcing them and their crew to seek shelter in a recording studio in Bilbao La Vieja (Bilbi) after a sudden power outage. As the storm rages, they realise it is more than a natural disaster — it serves as a gateway for an ancient demonic entity that preys on the souls of talented young artists, and Danni is its primary target.
The demon begins manipulating the crew, drawing them into a secret cult and turning them against Danni in a plan to sacrifice her. At the same time, Danni uncovers a terrifying truth: her co-star and best friend, Leire, isn't real. She is merely her manufactured stage persona, conjured by her fractured mind. As time runs out, Danni must fight to escape both the demon's grip and Leire's growing attempts to take over her mind.
The girls
Danni & Leire.
Danni is a talented but shy singer-songwriter who chokes at auditions. Leire, a confident performer, has no musical talent but all the attitude of a pop princess. A record label pairs them, forming the perfect pop duo destined for stardom. But in the music industry, an ancient, demonic entity demands your soul in exchange for fame and fortune.
Danni
Danni is a gifted but shy musician.
Haunted by demonic visions in the music industry, her mental health declines. Passionate about classic indie rock, she feels so out of place in the manufactured pop scene. To try and fit in, she creates Leire, her confident alter ego.
Leire
Leire is Danni's alter ego, embodying the darker side of her psyche.
Unlike Danni, she cares nothing for music and sees it only as a path to fame. Intoxicating and manipulative, Leire uses people as stepping stones. It's unclear if she genuinely cares for Danni or just exploits her talent. Fearing obscurity, she'll stop at nothing to achieve fame.
The demonic entity
An ancient entity.
An ancient entity that feeds on human souls, with a preference for the creatively gifted, living for centuries within the arts. It has no physical power in our dimension, existing as a specter that observes its victims from shadows, under staircases, dark corners, or ajar closet doors, always staring.
Sneaky and manipulative, it infiltrates minds, seeding desires, paranoia, and resentment to control the film crew and manipulate Danni. Acting as a supernatural puppeteer, it exploits the darkest human traits.
Gaunt and rickety, it lurks in shadows. Only vague impressions of its inhuman form are visible, with a pale face piercing the darkness, often smiling — a disturbing, iconic visage.
The backdrop
Bilbao as character.
Bilbao is not just a backdrop for Devil's Pact — it's a living, breathing character. Its distinct fusion of deep-rooted history and fearless contemporary creativity mirrors the film's central clash between ancient myth and modern talent. The medieval streets, gothic churches and timeless atmosphere of the Casco Viejo evoke a city steeped in folklore and shadow, while Bilbao La Vieja's raw, youthful art and music scene pulses with the underground energy of bold new voices.
Production deck and script available on request. Press, sales agents and financing partners welcome.
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