A Letter to Jordan Peele
From one storyteller to a master of the craft
Dear Mr. Peele,
I still remember sitting in the theater during "Get Out," that moment when the teacup clinked and Chris sank into the Sunken Place. The entire audience held their breath. You didn't just make a film – you created a cultural touchstone, a moment that redefined what horror could be and what it could say.
That transformative vision is why I'm reaching out about Horizon City.
An Invitation to Explore Social Commentary Through Genre
I've created a cyberpunk anthology universe centered around themes that resonate with your work – identity, systemic power, and technological control. Horizon City explores neural interfaces that can steal memories, genetic modification that creates new social hierarchies, and corporate systems that commodify human experience.
What makes this project different is its design as a collaborative vehicle:
- An anthology structure that welcomes different creative approaches
- A framework built for adaptation rather than rigid storytelling
- A universe that can evolve with each collaborator's vision
Your work consistently transforms social anxieties into powerful genre narratives. From "Get Out" to "Us" to "Nope," you've shown an unparalleled ability to use genre frameworks to make audiences confront uncomfortable truths while being thoroughly entertained – a balance that's incredibly rare and valuable.
Why This Format Makes Sense Today
The subscription-driven entertainment landscape has created an audience hungry for rich worlds they can return to, but traditional franchises often become formulaic. Horizon City offers an alternative:
- A consistent universe with ever-changing characters and stories
- The creative freedom of anthology storytelling without starting from scratch
- A world designed to be shaped by its collaborators, not imposed upon them
I've spent years developing this universe, but I believe the most interesting versions of Horizon City will emerge through collaboration with visionary creators like yourself.
If you're interested in exploring how your unique approach to social commentary through genre might shape this world, I'd be honored to share more details. This isn't about executing someone else's vision – it's an invitation to bring your perspective to a universe designed for adaptation and expansion.
With profound admiration for your work,
-T Savo