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Treasure Hunting GPS Style Now a Movie

GPS treasure hunts have just gone Hollywood - and now have the prospect of being a frightening hobby. Thanks to a film studio in Washington State, this hi-tech version of old-fashioned scavenger hunting has been turned into a scary search. For the first time, based on true events, the GPS device that has proven to be so popular among hunt enthusiasts will present a different, and scary, side to treasure hunting. The story takes place against a backdrop of some of the most amazing and terrifying locations in Washington State. Seattle-based writer/director Eric Colley has teamed with co-writer Hallie Shepherd to produce film.

`GPS: The Movie` tells the story of a pair of scavenger hunt enthusiasts who embark upon a camping trip with a group of old friends, following the trail of a mysterious invitation with hopes of finding fortune. When the trail leads them to photographs of a masked woman tied to a chair along with a new set of coordinates, their search takes a frightening turn. The mountains and forests that give western Washington its reputation for natural beauty contrast with the infamous Green River, which served for decades as a horrific dumping ground for the notorious serial killer.

GPS treasure hunting has been growing in popularity for over five years with more than 250,000 active hunts in 200 countries. This relatively new sport has fast become a worldwide phenomenon. GPS treasure hunting is a sport in which hunters use a handheld global positioning satellite system, while combing forests, resorts, parks, even indoor locations in search of treasure.