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"Killer"
Written By Joey Skaggs
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Finished:
Killer
3rd Draft by Joey
Skaggs
int. boy's room- night
A boy, no more than 16, sleeps in his soft bed. Posters cover his walls
and shadows lurk through the window in the back of the room.
The boy's eyes quickly open as he hears the noise. His eyes jolt around
the room, revealing everything quiet and motionless.
He looks at his clock that sits on his night stand next to the bed. It reads:
He lays still and waits to hear the noise again.
He closes his eyes pulls the covers tightly back over him.
ext. house- same
An establishing shot of the two story house.
Woods enclose the house and everything lays peaceful under the bright
moon. Dogs bark in the distance with eerie.
int. boy's room- same
A tap against the window and the boy straightens up in his bed, uneasy.
He looks over to the window and throws his covers off to walk toward it.
He looks out of the second story window, and everything is dark.
The boy hears something totter down below. He walks over to his closet
and grabs his coat and puts it on. He then exits the room and the camera moves
over to the night stand.
The clock reads
int. kitchen- same
The boy walks into the kitchen and moves over to the back door. He
looks out the door, but still sees nothing. The shadows from the trees cover
the ground like a dark blanket.
Then, in the background he hears a faint GIGGLE of some partial!
boy
Kids.
He leisurely walks over to the kitchen drawer and opens it. He pulls
out a flashlight and shuts it back.
He heads to the back door and opens it and walks out, slowly shutting
it behind him.
ext. house- same
The boy walks out, flashlight in hand, and pears through the woods. The
shadows erase as the boy passes the light through them.
boy
Hello?!
The boy calls out but no one answers. He stands still, waiting for some
kind of reply. Another distant noise is heard! The boy continues into the
woods.
ext. woods- same
The boy walks into the woods, leaves and twigs CRACKLE underneath his
feet.
boy
Is anyone out there?
The boy calls out, still, no answer.
boy (cont.)
This is stupid.
The boy reaches into his pocket, and pulls out his cell phone. He looks
down at the time. It reads:
RING! RING!
The cellular startles the boy and rings inside his hand. He takes a
breath then regains his ground. He opens the cell and puts it to his ear.
boy
Hello?
At the other end we can hear a faint CRACKLE. It seems to turn into a
heavy BREATHING. The boy becomes worried. He answers again.
boy
Hel-
CLICK!
The boy's words are cut short when the other line hangs up. The boy
becomes petrified and hangs the cell up and places it back into his pocket.
A CLOSE UP on the flashlight as the light fades away and dies. He hits
and bangs on it, but it won't come back to life.
In the background, we see a dark figure jump from behind one tree to
another! The boy hears the rustle and in a panic, turns around.
boy
Hello?
The boy is frightened and slowly walks over to where the noise came
from.
He becomes nervous and grips onto the flashlight tightly, and he holds
it as to use it as a weapon.
He creeps close to the tree and suddenly jumps behind it, trying to
scare it away. But nothing is there. He turns and looks around, confused. He
walks back when…
A hand from out of frame LASHES onto the boy's neck. The camera follows
the arm up to a pale, white mask, only his eyes are shown. In his hand is a
LARGE kitchen knife.
The boy flails his arms and tries to scream, but he can't get in any
air. The boy tries to reach to hit the MASKED MAN in the face, but the man's
arms are blocking the way. The boy's eyes squint together tightly as he runs
out of air, and in a swift thought, he KICKS the masked man right in the
crotch. The MASKED MAN lets go and falls to the ground. The boy doesn't waste
any time and starts running through the woods.
The boy DASHES through the woods and dodges branches and limbs. The
killer follows behind only a few 10 yards.
The boy gains distance and stops to hide behind a tree. In the
background, we see the killer draw nearer to the boy, unaware.
The boy slowly slides around the tree as the killer comes around from
the other side. The white masked, face looks past the tree and the boy quickly
jumps to a nearby tree to change positions.
The boy pears behind the tree and sees the killer double check around
him, then continues off through the woods in the other direction.
The boy sighs of relief and sits down on the ground and leans up
against the tree. The boy remembers that his cell is in his pocket and quickly
pulls it out.
He dials
boy (to self)
Come on, come on! Someone PLEASE pick up!
He looks back at his cell. It's out of service.
boy
NO!
He places the phone back in his pocket, and leans his head back up
against the tree.
Two feet wearing big, black boots step into frame. The boy looks up
terrified. A hand grabs the boy's shirt and pulls him to his feet.
The MASKED MAN throws the boy back onto the tree, and grips his knife
tightly in his other hand.
boy
What do you want? Please don't hurt me!
The man just stares into the boy's eyes, and then STABS the boy right
in the gut!
boy
AH!
The boy wails and the man pulls the knife out and throws the boy onto
the ground.
The boy turns onto his back, screaming in pain. The man walks over to
the boy and sits atop him. The man then raises his knife high into the air,
ready to stab, when the boy PUNCHES the man in the face. The man falls back.
The boy struggles to get onto his stomach and crawl away. His energy is
dying and the pain is becoming unbearable. He crawls over to a tree for
support, still on his knees.
boy
HELP! Help me somebody, please! He's going to kill me!
In the background, we see the man get up on his feet, and slowly walk
over to the boy.
The boy notices that the man is right behind him, but he just stays on
his knees, there's nothing else he can do. He stares up at the man, crying for
freedom.
boy
No! Please, leave me alone, please!
The man just stares back down, merciless. The man grips his knife
tightly, once more, and draws it back, slowly.
boy
NO! NOOO!
The man pays no mind to the boy's cries, and swiftly, pierces his knife
right into the boy's head.
AERIAL shots of the city of
man's voice (v.o.)
Alex, how are you?
Alex (v.o.)
I'm ok.
man's voice (v.o.)
Do you know how long it's been since you lost your
memory?
Alex (v.o.)
Almost one year, right?
man's voice (v.o.)
Very good. Have you remembered any more of that night?
Alex (v.o.)
No.
man's voice (v.o.)
Let's go over what you do know.
Alex (v.o.)
Ok. I remember feeling sad for one of my friends.
(Pause)
His mother was killed.
Camera shows Alex's memory.
ext. woods- afternoon
A middle aged woman is jogging through the woods.
man's voice (v.o.)
Do you remember your friend's name?
The woman jogs past a tree as the masked killer steps out from behind
it! The woman is unaware.
Alex (v.o.)
Yes, it was Tom Rainsford. I only know because we
still hang out and he told me.
man's voice (v.o.)
Alex, do you know why you're here?
Alex (v.o.)
I was blamed for murders… the murder of Tom's mom and
other people.
The woman is Linda Rainsford.
She jogs through the woods. She stops when she hits a spider web. She
backs up, wiping and swatting the web off.
She then back into something. It the MASKED KILLER!
CUTS OFF TO BLACK
man's voice (v.o.)
Did you kill them Alex?
Alex (v.o.)
No, well… I don't think so. I can't remember.
CUTS ON TO
ext. woods- same
CLOSE UP on an eye as it slowly zooms out.
Alex (v.o.)
(Cont.)
No, I didn't kill anyone!
Camera zooms out to reveal LINDA RAINSFORD lying on the ground dead.
Blood drips from her lifeless lips. In the background, the KILLER walks away.
SCENE CUTS TO BLACK
Alex (v.o.)
(Cont.)
But I was framed. I remember that.
ext. woods- day
Cops surround the Masked Killer's body, fully clothed in a white mask,
a green get-up, and big, black boots. He lies on the ground; he looks
unconscious, or dead.
Cop 1
What's that you suppose he's wearing?
cop 2
I don't know. Looks like his disguise.
The cops pull the mask off slowly to reveal…
ALEX!
His eyes are closed and there is a big scar over his right eye.
cop 1
It looks like this guy is our murderer.
man's voice (v.o.)
That's right. You were framed.
Alex (v.o.)
But there wasn't enough evidence to prove that I
killed anybody.
man's voice (v.o.)
Do you know how many people were killed?
alex (v.o.)
Well, including the mother, Four. Mrs. Rainsford, Two
kids at a campsite, and another friend that was with Tom and me on that night…
Danny.
ON SCREEN
Clips of the dead bodies appear as they talk of them.
int. psychiatrics office- same
man
Well, that looks like all the time we have for today.
You better get to school. See you same time on Friday?
Alex
Yeah, sure.
man
Alright, see you then. Try and think deep and see if
you can remember anymore by the time you come back.
Alex walks to the door and is ready to leave. He suddenly stops and
turns back around.
Alex
So the killer is still out there?
The man just keeps facing the other way and is flipping through some
other papers on his desk.
man
Sadly enough, yes. That's why were here, to see if you
can remember who killed them.
Alex
What about Tom? He was there too.
man
He doesn't remember anything either. And the memories
won't seem to come back to him. Not like you.
Alex nods and heads out the door.
int. sam's room- morning
Scene opens on a boy's face. He is SAM WALKER, no more than 16. His
room is covered in posters and junk lies all over the floor. A
typical boy room. On the shelf next to the TV, sits about fifty or sixty
DVD's. Most of them are Horror movies or Detective movies, like Texas Chainsaw
Massacre, The Howling, Psycho and much more.
Sam throws on a shirt and walks over to his bed to grab his backpack.
KNOCK, KNOCK!
Someone knocks on Sam's door.
sam
Yeah.
The door opens and stands a teenage girl, just a little older than Sam.
It is SARA WALKER. Her shades lay atop her head and she leans against his door
frame.
sara
Gees, you need to clean your room. Smells like death.
sam
Well, I think its fine, I'm used to it. Plus, when
people smell it, they won't come near, it gives me my privacy. But I guess it
didn't work if you're here.
Sam gives Sara a smirk, but she throws one right back.
Sam puts his books in his backpack and throws it over his shoulder.
sara
So, my birthday is this Friday. What are you getting
me?
sam
Deodorant, you need it.
sara
Oh you're SO funny. So, is everyone still coming over
Friday? Mom and dad are going to be gone.
sam
Why are our parents going to be gone on your birthday?
sara
They're going to be out of town, they said we would
celebrate when they get back.
sam
Can't you hang out with your own friends?
sara
PSH! Yeah right, like I would let MY friends into the
house. The only friends of mine that are coming over are Jamie and her
boyfriend Randy.
sam
Well, I guess the others are coming over too, even
though this would be a tough time for all of them, because of last year.
sara
All the more to party.
Sara smiles, but Sam just rolls his eyes.
sam
Come on, were going to be late for school.
ext. docksfield HIGH SCHOOL- day
Two boys stroll through the school yard. They are TOM RAINSFORD and
RICHARD HARRIS. The schoolyard is full of kids who are walking to class, trying
not to be late.
While the two
walk, a boy runs up to them, almost knocking them over. It is RANDY WILLIS;
he's the same age as Tom and Richard.
tom
Whoa, whoa! Randy, take it easy.
Randy
Did you guys hear about what happened?
Richard
What do you mean? What happened?
Randy
A boy was MURDERED out in the woods late last night.
Some neighbours heard him screaming and went out to find him dead at around
tom
Oh, my god! Are you serious?
Randy
Yes! They aren't releasing the boy's name yet and they
don't have anyone in custody. They don't know who did it!
Richard stands still. He stares over at Tom.
Richard
It's been a year.
tom
What?
Richard
My brother and your mom, they were murdered one year
ago.
tom
Oh my god, you're right.
Randy
Do you think it's the same guy?
tom
Well, they never did find out who did it. I mean, me and Alex are the only survivors, and we both lost our
memories and can't remember anything.
Richard
I wonder why he had to kill MY brother, but leave you
and Alex alive.
tom
I wish I could remember.
Sam walks over to join his friends.
sam
Hey guys, what's going on?
tom
There was a boy murdered last night in the woods.
sam
Oh, no. Do they know who did it?
Randy
Clueless! For all they know, the killer could strike
again.
sam
Did the boy go to this school?
Randy
Naw, he lives somewhere south of hear, about 20 miles.
The boys walk into there school.
CUTS OFF
CUTS TO
Out in the school yard, Tom, Alex, Richard and Randy sit at a picnic
table, eating there lunch. Sam walks over, with lunch tray in hand, and sits
down beside them.
sam
So hey, are you guys still coming to my house Friday?
It's my sister's birthday.
tom
Hey, I'll be there.
Randy
Yeah, me too.
Alex
I'm there.
Everyone turns over to Richard. At the end of the table he sits. He
looks lonely and depressed.
sam
So, what do ya say, Richard?
Richard remains silent for a few seconds.
Richard
I don't know, man. My brother was murdered this time
last year. I don't know if my parents will let me go any where.
tom
Oh, come on, man. Sure they will.
Alex
Yeah, me and Tom were there
with your brother last year, but we're still going. I mean, shouldn't your
parents want you to have fun?
Richard
Yeah, but you two don't remember what even happened
last year, it's like you weren't even there, Danny was KILLED!
tom
That's not fair! We didn't CHOOSE to not remember what
happened last year, that jerk just must have knocked us out or something. And
we've tried to remember, but we just can't!
Richard
Well I'm not going to rest until I find that JERK that killed my brother.
Richard then rises from the table and storms off. Everyone looks at
each other in guilt.
Randy
Man, this whole ‘killer' thing is really getting to
him. Do you think he'll be ok?
alex
Yeah, he's a trooper. But he's right, I mean, it was
like we were never there.
sam
I think what freaks him out most is that the killer is
still out there, getting away with MURDER! Especially when someone kills your
brother, I mean, how do you take that?
tom
Well, my mom died last year, and I seemed to be
coping.
sam
Maybe he shouldn't come to the party. He doesn't even
seem like he wants to go.
tom
Oh, he'll go.
Sam looks up at Tom, and raises an eyebrow.
sam
He'll go?
Tom looks back and nods.
tom
He'll go.
The library is empty, and books lay in the shelves along the wall. The
large room has about twenty computers around the room for students use.
The doors fly open and in walk Randy and Sam. They walk over to one of
the computer sitting on a desk in the middle of the room. Randy sits in front
of it and Sam pulls up a chair beside him.
sam
So, what are we doing?
Randy
I just want to see if they have any information about
the murder last night.
sam
(Rolls eyes)
Oh.
Randy opens the browser and goes to a search engine. He types in ‘Docksfield Murder' and presses enter.
He clicks on one of the links and the webpage opens.
Randy
Hey, here it is.
(
Last night, a boy was murdered out in the woods, only
a few miles from Docksfield. He was stabbed in the stomach and once through the
head.
sam
Oh my god!
Randy
(Reading Page)
Nearby neighbours found him dead after they heard him
yelling and screaming for help. He was believed to be killed sometime before
sam
This is about Tom, and Alex.
randy (Cont.)
(Reading Page)
Almost a month later, her son, Tom Rainsford, was
attacked by what police believe to be the same murderer. Luckily he and one of
his friends, Alex Wilson, got out alive, but the murderer must have knocked the
two out, for they woke up the next day and couldn't remember anything and still
can't to this day. But the murderer didn't give mercy to the other teen, Danny
Harris, who was with the two boys. He along with two other teens, Amy Green and
Brandon Ford, were murdered that night. The killer has yet to be found and some
believe that the murderer has come back to strike again.
Randy finishes the passage and looks over at Sam. The two look at each
other, worried.
sam
Do you think the murders are related?
Randy
Seems like it. I mean I guess we won't know until we catch
the guy.
sam
Well, why now? Why go into hiding for a year and come
back now?
Randy
Maybe he IS trying to finish what he started, whatever
that may be.
sam
Do you think he'll attack again?
Randy looks back at Sam and shrugs.
Randy
I guess we'll have to wait and see.
ext. walker house- afternoon
Sam Walker and Randy Willis walk up to the front door and walk in after
a long day at school.
Randy
I'm hungry.
sam
We'll order a pizza.
Sam shuts the door behind them.
int. living room- afternoon
A scream is heard within the living room.
It's the TV.
Sam, Sara, Randy and Jamie sit along the couch, chowin' down on their
pizza, and are watching a horror movie on the TV.
Jamie holds tightly on Randy's arm. Occasionally
hiding her eyes behind his shoulder. The rest of them laugh.
jamie
Oh, god! I HATE scary movies!
Randy
Baby, there's nothing to be scared of, it's only a
movie.
Jamie grumbles under her breath, half irritated, and half petrified out
of her mind. She gets up from the couch.
jamie
Well, I'm getting something to drink, anyone else want
anything.
They all nod there heads. Their minds are fully on the movie.
jamie
Whatever.
She walks back into the kitchen.
sara
Oh my god, these people are so stupid! Why don't they
just run and get the heck out of there?
sam
Well, then we wouldn't have a movie, now would we?
sara
Well they could at least make the characters smarter.
I mean, if this was me, I'd run like crazy and would never look back.
The front door bell rings and almost makes the teens, who are caught up
in the movie, jump out of there skin.
They take a deep breath and head up for the door.
int. front door- same
Sam opens up the door, with Sara and Randy looking over his shoulder.
On the front steps, stands Alex, his hands are stuffed in his pockets
and his face is pale. Sam looks at him confused at what's wrong with him.
sam
Hey man, what's goin' on?
Alex rushes up to Sam's face.
Alex
I've just had a MAJOR breakthrough.
int. dining room- moments later
Alex sits at the dining room table. His arms lay across the top. He is
shaken. The rest of the gang huddles around the table, anxious at what just
happened to him.
Alex
I was just lying on the couch, and watching TV. When
all of a sudden, it felt like a Simi just hit me! I seemed to have blacked out,
and had a serious head ache. But all of a sudden, I had a flash back.
A BLINDING white flash illuminates the screen.
We are inside a living room, the view it white and fuzzy. We are in
Alex's memory.
alex (V/O)
It was the night that we were attacked and Danny was
killed. I was in the living room. The news was on.
We travel through the living room up to the TV. On screen appears to be
a female news anchor, but the screen is still quite fuzzy.
News Anchor
Police are still
baffled at the lack of clues they are given at the crime scene where Linda
Rainsford was found brutally murdered one month ago. She was stabbed in the
chest multiple times with what police believe to be a fairly large kitchen
knife. The murderer, is yet to be found. Linda was the
wife of Gary Rainsford and mother of Tom Rainsford. The
two--.
alex (v/o)
Then the phone rang…
The attention is cut away from the TV when the phone rings violently.
int. dining room- present
alex
…and I snapped back.
The rest of the teens just stare at him at amusement. A breakthrough
this WAS.
Alex
You know, I don't even know why I'm all of a sudden
getting flash backs, but I don't want to know, nor do I want to keep having
them.
sam
What are you talking about?! This is outstanding! We
might be able to find out who the killer is if you can remember.
Alex
But why now? Why did I have a flashback now?
sara
Maybe all of this that is happening now, like the
murder, is refreshing your memory.
Jamie interrupts.
jamie
OR, maybe the killer is not even human! Maybe it's an
alien that is planting these memories into your head.
Jamie giggles at her own attempt to be comical. The
rest glare at her with aggravation.
Alex
Oh, ha, ha. You're not very funny.
sam
Guys listen! Now, if you've had one flash back, surly
there will be more.
Alex
Well what do you want me to do till then…wait?
Sam stares back at Alex directly.
sam
Yeah.
ext. Walker house- night
An establishing shot of the modern house out in the middle of the
woods, no neighbours nearby.
int. sam's room- night
Everything lies sound in the dark, desolate, room. The shadows creep
along the floors.
Sam lays in his bed, dreaming sweet thoughts with out a care in the
world.
Next to Sam's bed sits his nightstand. A clock sits atop the stand.
Big, bold numbers read:
Within a SECOND the time changes to:
Almost immediately after the time changes, the phone on the night stand
ring violently. Sam does not wake for a moment.
The phone rings again. Sam soon turns onto his side to the phone,
mumbling and grumbling.
sam
(Looking at the clock)
Jesus Christ.
Sam picks up the phone and places it to his ear.
sam
Hello?
On the other end, we hear static or scratchy muffles from the phone.
They are too indistinguishable to hear.
sam
Hello?!
The phone hangs up. Sam pulls the phone away from his ear and looks at
it confused.
He gets up from his bed and walks to his door. He looks out it and
shuts it back to a close.
Sam's attention is drawn to his computer. He walks over to his computer
and sits down in front of it and wiggles the mouse.
The screen pops up and a message sits at the bottom corner of the
screen.
You've
got new E-mail
Sam clicks and opens up his email account. He then clicks on the new
mail.
Then the screen turns black, and red letters appear.
I'm
coming for you!
Sam hesitantly closes the email and frantically backs away from the
computer. He breathes heavily as he watches the monitor.
Another message pops up at the bottom corner of the screen.
Sam slowly creeps up to the computer. He moves his mouse to open his
email.
He clicks on it and another black screen opens up with red letters.
You're
not safe.
You
know who I am!
Sam closes the email once more. He then reaches for the power button
and shuts the computer down.
He begins to panic as he races his eyes around the room, looking for
anything suspicious.
He gets to his feet and walks over to his window. He pushes the curtain
aside and looks out the window.
int. sam's p.o.v.- same
The camera quickly PANS across the yard, only the moonlight covers the
shadowed ground. Still, the yard remains empty.
int. sam's room- same
Sam closes the curtain and rushes to the door. Sam grabs the doorknob
as he locks it.
ext. school yard- next day
The scene opens in the open school yard. Up against the fence are Sara
Walker and Tom Rainsford. The two lean back and wait for school to start. In
the back ground runs up Sam Walker, head down and his backpack around his
shoulder. He casually rushes up to them and looks at them nervously.
sam
He's after me.
Tom and Sara stare confused.
tom
What… what are you talking about?
sara
Who's after you?
Sam looks around him, making sure no one is around to hear him.
sam
(Whispers)
The killer.
Tom and Sara look at each other, still confused, but almost laugh at
the thought.
tom
The killer… after you? No way.
sara
No way.
sam
I'm serious!
tom
How do you know that?
sam
Well, he told me.
tom
He told you?
Sam nods his head.
sara
Did he just meet you at the grocery store and tell
you?
Tom laughs at her unwittingly joke.
sam
No. He sent an email.
sara
Riiiiight.
sam
I swear! Someone called late last night at
tom
The killer?
sam
Yes. The first one he sent said ‘I'm coming for you.'
Then a few seconds later he sent another one saying that I wasn't safe and that
I know who he is.
sara
It's probably just some sick prank somebody's playing
on you.
tom
For real. I mean, would a serial killer tell his victims that
he's coming for them? I've never heard of it.
Sam just rolls his eyes and sighs deeply.
The school bell rings and kids flood towards the door. Sam begins to
walk backwards to the school.
sam
Well I know what I saw. And if I were you guys. I'd
keep a sharp eye out.
Sam turns around and jogs off to the school.
Sara and Tom look back at each other.
tom
He seems shaken.
sara
He'll be fine.
The two head towards the school.
int. school library- day
Four kids sit in the back corner of the library at a table. It is Alex,
Richard, Randy, and Jamie. The table is covered with there books and papers.
Alex
Man, screw this group project. This is boring!
jamie
Well, no one every said school was supposed to be fun.
Randy
Yeah, this project could be the one thing that saves
your grade.
Richard
Psh. Yeah right. Like anything could save his grade.
Tom throws a smirk at Richard. Richard just laughs back.
Randy
So, did you guys hear what happened to Sam last night?
Richard
Yeah, sounds a little crazy if you ask me.
jamie
This stuff is really getting on my nerves. I mean, first Alex's flashback then Sam getting threatening
emails? It just seems surreal.
Alex
Well it is real, and weather he's after us or not, we can't
ignore it all.
Richard
Yea but I'm not so sure about the emails, why would a
serial killer do that? It doesn't make any sense.
jamie
What if he IS telling the truth? What if there WAS a
serial killer after him… after us?
Richard
Well it said that Sam knows the killer. Maybe it's one
of us.
Everyone looks over at Richard suspiciously. Maybe one of the very few
kids is a killer.
Randy
You mean one of us, a killer?
Richard
Could be, I hope not though. But we are suspects… everyone's
a suspect.
Randy looks over at Alex.
Randy
It could be you, Alex.
Alex looks back, very offended.
Alex
Oh really, why would it be me.
Randy
Well, as one of the survivors, none of your family was
murdered. Tom's mother died, and Richard's brother died. But you, no one.
Alex
Well that says nothing. I would hope that sense I'm
having flash backs of the killer chasing me, that my name is clear. And what
about you, you weren't even there last year. A perfect
opportunity to commit such a crime.
Randy pauses at the comeback and thinks to himself.
Randy
Well all I know is that it wasn't me.
Alex
Well it wasn't me.
They look over to Jamie, who has calmly been quiet.
jamie
Hey, it's not me.
Richard
Well I know that it's not me.
They all pause and look around at each other.
Randy
Ok, this is stupid. It wasn't any of us.
Richard
What if it's Sam?
jamie
Really, you think. He's the only one that HAS been
threatened by the killer. Well, lately.
Alex
Maybe it's a distraction.
The group looks puzzled.
alex (cont.)
You know, we think since the killer has supposedly
contacted him that it can't be him; leaving him unsuspected.
(Pauses)
But nothings concrete. It could still be anyone. You just have to
watch out.
jamie
Well what about you, Mr. I just had a flashback!
Alex
That's true, it could be me, but you'll just have to
take my word for it. Either that or crawl under a rock until it all blows over.
Richard
Come on, I don't like talking about stuff that
involves my brother.
They all lean back over the table, getting back to work on their
project. But they remain looking around the table, eyeing everyone sceptically.
CUTS OFF
int. Alex's room- night
Alex and Sam sit up in Alex's room. Alex sits at his computer playing a
video game, while Sam lies on the bed and has his textbook open and works on
his home work.
Alex
I don't see how you can just sit there and do your
homework. School work isn't made for home.
sam
That's why they call it HOME-work.
Alex
Well stop it, it's annoying.
Sam glares up at Alex for a second. He then shuts his book and sits up
in the bed.
Sam looks over at the clock that is hung on the wall. It reads:
Sam looks back at Alex, troubled.
sam
Did anything… weird, happen late last night?
Alex continues to stare at the screen. He jams on the keyboard
furiously.
Alex
…what do you mean?
sam
Like around one or two in the morning, or so?
Alex nods his head.
Alex
Nope. I was completely knocked out. I slept like a
baby.
Sam glances back at the clock.
sam
Huh.
Alex closes out of the game.
Alex
Well, ya hungry? Let's go find something to eat.
sam
Sure.
The two boys arise from their spots and exit his room.
int. kitchen- same
In walks Alex followed by Sam into the spacious kitchen area. The walls
are white and the countertops are a black marble.
Alex walks over to the fridge and tugs on the door handle to open it.
Sam walks over and looks over Alex's shoulder.
Alex
Hmm… nothing here.
Alex closes the fridge and walks over to a cabinet above the counter.
He opens it.
Alex searches and gazes in the cabinet full of chips and other junk
food.
Sam's head turns down to on top of the counter where the answering
machine lays. The flashing red light has caught his attention.
sam
Hey, dude, it looks like you've got a message.
Alex glances down at the machine.
alex
Oh.
Alex presses the button on the answering machine. A man begins to speak
out of it.
answering machine
You have one new message.
For a second there is no one there. Then, they begin to hear a slight
breathing on the other end. Then…
CLICK!
answering machine
1:30 A.M. End of messages.
Sam is taken back at the message. He becomes shaken and trembled with
fear.
Alex
Whoa, hey, Sam, what's wrong?
sam
That was him.
Alex
What, who?
sam
The killer! It was the killer.
Alex
What are you talking about?
sam
I don't know! I don't know, I guess that's what he
does. He calls at
Alex
That doesn't make any sense. Why would he call at
sam
I don't know, I guess it's what he does, like his
trademark. Every famous serial killer has one.
Alex
Well if he called, why didn't he attack, or send a
notice like he did you.
Sam thinks to himself, half puzzled.
sam
I don't know. Maybe because you
didn't answer?
Alex
Or, maybe someone had the wrong number or didn't leave
a message. Listen, this stuff is getting way too much to your head.
sam
I am NOT crazy! I don't care if you don't believe me,
but there IS a killer out on the loose and he's after us.
(Pause)
How can you not remember anything about last year?
Shouldn't you be able to remember a little bit? What if you think real hard,
try to remember what happened that night.
Alex clenches his eyes together, and buries his face into his hands. He
sits there and thinks. Then…
A BLINDING white FLASH illuminates the screen.
Ext. woods/ Alex's p.o.v.- last year
View switches to Alex's memory.
The view seems to be rolling around on the ground as if Alex was
knocked down to the ground and is half unconscious and can't get up.
We see the back of a tall standing figure. We see that he's wearing a
green coat, and big boots. But the vision is blurry, and is not very
comprehendible.
The man stands over a boy, a young teen, who lies on his back, staring
up at the killer. His body language seems horrified. It is DANNY!
Danny continues to back away on his hands.
Danny
Who are you? Why are you doing this?
The killer remains staring back down at the boy. He slowly reaches up
for his mask and tears it off in front of the boy, but his back side is
covering his face from our view, and we are unaware of who it is.
Danny looks up at the ‘unmasked' killer and lets out a spine tingling
scream.
Danny
NOOOOOOO-!
int. kitchen- present day
We are WHIRLED back into Alex's kitchen and a CLOSE UP of Alex's face
with sweat dripping off of it. He breaths heavily and stands straight up and
turns towards Sam.
sam
What, what happened?
Alex
I remember! You were right, I'm having more flash
backs!
sam
What did you see?
Alex
I don't remember everything, but all I could see was the
killer standing over Danny, and he pulled off his mask to show him who he was!
sam
Are you serious? Could you see who it was?
Alex
No, I could hardly see anything, it was too blurry.
Sam stands still. He is shocked at the new discovery that has just been
made.
sam
I've got to go.
Alex
What, were?
sam
I've just, got to go! I'll see you tomorrow.
Alex raises him arms in disbelief and confusion. Sam makes his way out
the back door.
Fades To
int.
Sara and Jamie sit at the kitchen island, sharing a bowl of chips and
dip. Through the window, the dark night creeps in. The two girls chow down on
the chips and begins to converse.
sara
Man, I can't wait till tomorrow night.
jamie
I know, your party will be so
awesome.
sara
Well, it's just the few of us, not much of a party,
but it's Friday night, no parents.
jamie
Isn't your real birthday on Saturday?
sara
Yea, early in the morning, but why wait?
jamie
Really.
Behind the girls, the front door RUSHES open and Sam FLIES through the
door, and back towards his room. Sara and Jamie look back at each other,
wondering why he was in such a hurry.
sara
Sam?
The two girls get up from their seats, and follow him back to his room.
int. sam's room- same
The girls enter the room. The come in, seeing Sam sitting at his
computer. He frantically types away at the keyboard, as if
his life depended on it. They walk over behind him, looking over his
shoulder.
sara
What are you doing?
sam
The boy.
The girls look at each other, still without a doubt.
sara
What boy?
sam
The boy who was murdered a few days ago,
out in the woods.
jamie
What about him?
sam
They might have identified him already.
Sam continues to type on the computer, he then opens a window. It's an
article about the boy.
sara
I don't see why his name would help.
Sam ignores her.
He opens a page about the boy's murder. The page loads and Sam begins
to read off it.
sam
(Reading Page)
Almost one week ago, a boy was murdered in the woods
when he was stabbed to death. Police are still looking for the murderer, and
have no suspects. The boy's name was Kevin Green. This was released-
(Stopping himself)
Oh my god.
Sam closes the page and searches for a new one. The girls watch closely
over his shoulder, confused at what he is doing.
jamie
What's wrong?
sara
Sam?
Sam doesn't answer them. He then clicks on the mouse as he opens a new
page.
It opens and it is the same page that Randy was showing Sam. Sam skims
through the article and scrolls down towards the bottom.
A CLOSE UP on the screen as it reads the words:
…He
along with two other teens, Amy Green and Brandon Ford, were murdered that
night…
sam
Oh my god.
Sam jumps back in amazement; he can't believe what he just found.
sara
What, what is it.
sam
The murders, they're related. The boy who was killed
this week was Kevin Green. And last year, the girl that was murdered was Amy
Green.
jamie
Maybe her brother?
sam
Could be. But this proves that we ARE dealing with the same
killer as last year. He IS trying to finish what he started.
sara
Well then, if we can figure out a pattern…
sam
(Continuing her sentence)
… Then we may be able to see whose next.
jamie
But we don't necessarily have a pattern. He just
killed someone who was related to one of his victims last year… it could be
anyone next.
sam
Well, then maybe he's coming after other relatives
this year.
The three teens all look at each other.
sara
Tom's mother was killed last year.
jamie
Oh my god, we have to warn him!
The two girls rush over towards the phone that sits on the desk.
sam
Wait!
Sam yells as he stops them.
sam
We can't tell him, he won't believe us. Plus, it's
only nine, nothing will happen until
sara
So what do you want us to do? Just not tell him and
see if he shows up to school or not tomorrow?
sam
I say we wait, and we go over to Tom's house to watch
and see if anything happens. No telling Tom, or the cops, until we're for sure
that something's happening.
Sara and Jamie sigh.
sara
I hope we won't regret this.
ext. tom's house- night
Three figures cross the road in front of Tom's house, making their way
through his front yard. It is Sam, Sara and Jamie, dressed in black clothes to
blend in with the night.
They make their way over to the side of the house, and lean back
against the brick wall. A bedroom window it just above their
heads.
sara
Are you sure this is Tom's room?
sam
Yes.
jamie
What time is it?
Sam pulls back his sleeve and looks down at his wrist watch.
sam
It's
The three peer through the yard, looking through the shadows for
anything suspicious.
Sam looks back down at his watch.
CLOSE UP on the watch face. It reads:
The camera slowly ZOOMS IN on the watch as the blue numbers slowly flicker
to red. It the ZOOMS OUT of the red numbers and we are in…
int. Bedroom- same
The camera continues to slowly ZOOM OUT from the clock. The time
suddenly CHANGES to:
ext. Tom's house- same
Sam is staring down at his watch. His face turns pale as he sees that
its time.
sam
It's
The three stop to listen.
sara
Why isn't anything happening?
sam
SHH! Just listen.
They stop again. Waiting for a phone to ring.
int. bedroom- same
The telephone rings in the darkness. No one answers.
The telephone rings for the second time. Then a lamp is turned on by a
boy.
The camera FOLLOWS the boy's arm to his face, expecting to see Tom, but
instead…
RICHARD is at the other end!
He rubs his eyes as he looks at the clock.
Richard
He reaches over onto his nightstand and grabs his telephone.
Richard
Hello?
As expected, no one answers. Only slight breathing is heard for a split
second then… CLICK!
The phone hangs up.
Richard
Uh, hello?
Richard becomes confused, and draws the phone away from his ear. He
then hangs the phone back on the hook.
Richard looks back at the clock, and says softly…
Richard
...1:30.
He remembers what Sam was saying earlier in the day. He becomes
frightened and terrified. What if Sam was right? He grabs a baseball bat that
sits at the foot of the bed, and grips it tightly.
Richard steps onto the floor and walks over towards the door and exits
his room.
ext. tom's house- same.
CLOSE UP on Sam's watch as it reads:
sara
Brilliant idea THIS was!
sam
I don't get it.
jamie
I do. All this murder nonsense has gotten to your
head. You've become obsessed with it, and now you caused us to wait outside Tom
Rainsford's house in the middle of the night like idiots, because you think
that there is a serial killer out for him at
sara
She's right Sam, I mean, it does sound a little ridicules.
sam
I know it sounds crazy, but there IS a killer out
there and he wants us dead! You've got to believe me!
sara
No, YOU'VE got to go home and get some sleep, now!
The girls begin to head back towards the road. Sam sits against the
house and leans his head back in shame.
int. Richard's hall- same
Richards feet slowly walk across the empty hall, bat in hand. His eyes
trace the hall back and forth. His face becomes petrified.
int. richard's kitchen- same
Richard slowly makes his way into his kitchen. A sliding door on one
side of the room lets pass the moonlight through to hit the floor below.
Richard walks over towards the door. He carefully grabs the curtain and
swiftly THROWS it open… nothing.
He peers through the glass door. His eyes quickly scan the backyard;
it's dark and gloomy.
WOOF! WOOF!
Richard suddenly spins around as he is startled by a neighbouring dog,
barking in the wind. He takes a breath to calm down.
Richard grabs his bat, and leisurely walks out of the kitchen.
int. richard's bedroom- same
Richard walks back into his room, setting his bat back up against the
wall. He climbs into his bed and covers up.
For a moment, he lays there in the quiet. Then, he begins to hear a
faint, almost subliminal noise. Richard raises his eyebrow as he tries to
figure out what the noise is coming from.
Richard begins to shiver in fear. The noise becomes persistent. Richard
creeps down beneath his covers as he pulls them tightly over his face. His eyes begin to stare at his two-door
closet, just at the foot of his bed.
The camera angle begins to slowly ZOOM IN on the closet. The camera
continues to zoom, and the noise becomes louder and louder.
A CLOSE UP on Richards horrified face, as he trembles beneath his
sheets.
Angle back on the closet door as we continue to slowly ZOOM IN and the
noise becomes increasingly louder.
Suddenly, the noise comes to a halt, and the camera stops zooming. All
sits quiet in the silent room. Nothing stirs the slightest sound.
The KILLER rushes from behind the doors, flying right into the camera
and the camera blacks out! We only hear Richard's SCREAM for help, and then he
immediately turns silent.
CUTS OFF TO BLACK
int. psychiatrics office- next morning
Alex sits in the empty office, anxiously tapping his fingers on the
arms of the chair.
The psychiatrist enters the room and sits at his chair behind his desk.
psychiatrist
Well, Alex, how are you this morning.
Alex
I'm fine.
psychiatrist
Well good. Let's get started then.
Alex quickly interrupts.
Alex
I've had flashbacks!
The doctor pauses and looks at Alex for a second.
psychiatrist
Really? That's great! What were they of?
Alex
Last year. The first one was of when I was watching
the news and saw a reporter talking about Mrs. Rainsford's death.
psychiatrist
That's terrific! Now we're getting somewhere!
Alex
And the second… was when Danny was killed. I was lying
on the ground and I saw the killer take off his mask and then he killed Danny.
But it was to blurry to see his face.
psychiatrist
This is outstanding! After a whole year of working
we've finally had a breakthrough. Do you remember anything else?
Alex sits quietly to himself and thinks.
Alex
No.
psychiatrist
Well what about Tom. Where was he in your flashbacks,
could you see him?
Alex is silent.
Alex
No.
psychiatrist
Alex, do you think that Tom killed Danny?
Alex
…what? No, he… he couldn't. Tom WOULDN'T kill his own
mother!
psychiatrist
Just stay calm, Alex. This is the whole reason why we are here,
to find the killer that is still out on the loose.
Alex sits content in his chair. He's afraid to speak another word.
psychiatrist (cont.)
Now I know that these are your friends, but at a time
like this when were dealing with an issue such as drastic as murder, you can't
trust anyone. Not even your closest friends. I know that this is hard to grasp,
but it IS the twenty-first century. Teens are capable of committing homicide.
Now, be honest, who do you think is the killer?
Alex doesn't say a word. He just can't bring himself to sell out one of
his friends to his psychiatrist.
Alex
I don't know.
psychiatrist
Just think for a moment. Who's dropped the more clues
that could reveal them to be the murderer? Whose seems like they know a lot
about the killings… too much, in fact.
Alex's face becomes awestricken.
Alex
Well, Sam does. He seems to be obsessed with it.
That's all he ever talks about now. But he's the one who's getting threatened.
It just doesn't make any sense.
psychiatrist
It could be a cover up. Anyone else?
Alex
Well…
Suddenly, Alex's jaw DROPS.
alex (cont.)
…Randy. He's the one who first told us about the boy
that was murdered this week. In fact, he seemed to have known before everyone
else. And HE'S the one who told Sam all about it!
psychiatrist
Why would he want to kill Tom's mother? Why would he
want Danny dead? Come on Alex, think!
Alex
I-
…I— I don't know.
Alex starts to sweat furiously and begins to panic.
psychiatrist
THINK!
Alex
I DON'T KNOW! … I've got to go.
Alex quickly gets up from his chair and grabs his book bag.
psychiatrist
What? Where are you going?! Your time isn't up yet!
Ignoring the doctor, Alex rushes out of the office. The doctor is left
behind, angry and irritated.
Sam walks down the hall way, with his books under one arm. Sara rushes
up next to him.
sara
Hey, are you ok?
Sam continues to stare ahead and ignores her.
sara
Look, I'm sorry about last night, but I was tired and
we weren't getting anywhere. I mean, your plan was RIDICULES! Waiting outside
of Tom's house just because you think that he is next on the killers chop list?
Sam abruptly interrupts.
sam
Then where is he?! If he wasn't killed last night then
where is he?
sara
Well, maybe he's late for school.
sam
Yea, or maybe he's stuffed in a trunk somewhere.
sara
Sam, we were there last night. Nothing happened!
sam
You know what, just leave me a-
Sam is hit in his shoulder and doesn't finish his sentence. His books
fall onto the floor.
Sam looks up and sees…
TOM!
tom
Whoa, Sam, are you ok? Sorry I guess I wasn't
watching-
sam
Tom! You're here!
sara
(Sarcastically)
Wow, imagine that.
tom
Um, yeah. I am.
sam
What are you doing here?
tom
Um, I got to school here. Just like you.
sam
Are you… ok? Did anything happen to you last night?
tom
Yes, I'm fine. And what are you talking about?
Sara jumps in between the two and buts in on the conversation.
sara
Um, nothing. He was just curious.
Sam just stands behind his sister, silent and going along with her
story.
sam
(Timidly)
Yeah. Just curious.
Tom stands back a moment and looks at the two. He can tell they're
hiding something.
tom
Wait a second. Is this about the killer thing?
Sam and Sara just stand still and don't say a word.
tom
It is isn't it?
In a panic, Sam quickly responds.
sam
No.
tom
Is he after me now?
sara
What? No!
tom (cont.)
If you have reason to believe that I'm next and the
killer is now after me then you need to tell me!
For a moment, there is a pause.
sara
Well, Sam had reason to believe-
Sam quickly interrupts.
sam
I had reason to believe that you were next because I
think we can follow a pattern.
tom
What? What pattern?
sam
I think that the killer is coming back to kill
relatives of the victims last year. The boy that was murdered this week was
related to the girl that was killed with her boyfriend last year.
tom
So you thought I was next?
sara
I told him it was stupid and-
tom
What about RICHARD?
Sam's face freezes and grows a sick pale. He missed one of the easiest
clues.
sam
Oh my god.
Sam abruptly turns to Sara.
sam
It was RICHARD he was after, not Tom! How could we
forget that? He was Danny's brother!
Sara, still unsure of herself, continues to
brush the ordeal off.
sara
What? No, Sam, this is getting way too much to your
head. Richard is fine!
sam
Then where is he?
sara
Sam, don't start this again.
Tom buds his head around to enter the conversation.
tom
Actually, Richard IS gone.
The two look back at him in shock.
sara
What?
tom
Yeah. But nothing to worry about, I talked to him last
night and he said he wasn't going to be here today. He said he had ‘other
stuff' to do. Whatever that maybe.
sam
Really?
Tom nods his head.
sara
(To Sam)
See, nothing to worry about.
tom
He did say he would be back for your party tonight.
Sara smiles.
sara
Great.
sam
Gees, I've been focused on this whole thing that I
totally forgot about the party.
sara
Well forget about it for the rest of the day so you
can have fun tonight.
Alex runs down the school halls and up to Sam, Sara and Tom.
Alex
I think I know who the killer is!
sara
(To self)
Not really what I had in mind.
tom
This just keeps getting better and better.
Alex
Have you thought any about Randy?
sara
WHAT?! No way.
Alex
I know he SEEMS harmless but I mean if you put the
facts together, it looks like he's the killer.
sam
Like what?
Alex
Like how, he was the first one who knew about the boy
getting killed this week. He was completely out of the picture last year so he
could have easily done it. And he seems to be the only one who hasn't dealt
with ‘it' yet. I mean, I have the flash backs, Sam has the threatening emails.
sara
That's ridicules.
Alex
I don't want to believe it either, but all I'm saying
is watch out.
The overhead school bell rings. Alex backs away and heads down the
hall.
tom
Well, I've got to get to class, so I'll see you two
later.
Tom turns and heads to class.
Jamie, Tom, and Sam sit at a picnic table outside the school. There
lunches lay on top the table.
tom
So, Jamie, you going to Sara's tonight.
jamie
Would I EVER miss a party?
Sam sits to himself.
sam
It just doesn't seem right.
Jamie and Tom turn there attention to the ‘downer'.
tom
What are you talking about NOW?!
sam
Party at a time like this? At a time of murder?
tom
There was only ONE death. And you don't know for sure
that it was even related to last year!
sam
And the fact that it's the one year anniversary of the
death of your mother doesn't mean a thing?!
Tom and Jamie look at Sam in utter shock. Tom's face grows sad but
heavy with anger.
tom
Don't you EVER talk about my mom! I've grieved already
and now I need to have fun to get her off my mind!
sam
I'm sorry. I didn't mean for it to come out like that.
I guess I just worry a lot.
jamie
Well how about you do yourself a favour and not think
anymore about it and have fun with us tonight.
tom
She's right, you know? It would do you a lot of good
and make everyone happier.
sam
Maybe you guys are right.
(Beat)
Alright. No more ‘killer' nonsense and tonight is all about
having fun.
The group laughs and smiles. Tom shuffles and gets up from his seat.
tom
Well, Sam, I'll see you tonight at the party.
sam
What? Where are you going? It's only lunch.
tom
I'm leaving. I got to get ready for the party tonight.
jamie
You can't just LEAVE school!
Tom begins to walk away. He continues to walk forward and throws back
his hand to wave.
Tom
Watch me!
Sam looks back to Jamie. They both nod their heads in disbelief.
jamie
Well, I've got a free period next period. So I'm going
to have Randy take me home for a little bit and probably take a shower.
Sam chuckles.
sam
You're leaving school to go take a shower?
jamie
Ha! Like I would use the showers
here. Plus, I'm a senior, I'm ALLOWED to leave for a while.
sam
Fine. Everyone leave and leave me by my self.
Jamie giggles. She gets up from her seat and head back towards the
school.
Randy walks out of the building and heads to Jamie.
Randy
Hey, babe. What are you doing?
Jamie grabs his shirt and drags him behind her.
jamie
Having you take me home for an hour.
ext. Jamie's house- afternoon
Randy's car pulls into Jamie's driveway and Jamie jumps out of the
passenger door. Randy still sits in his car.
jamie
Are you coming?
Randy
I'm going to run down to McDonalds and get a bite to
eat.
Jamie shrugs and sighs.
jamie
Ok. Just be back in an hour.
Randy
You got it.
Jamie backs away from the car as Randy puts it in reverse and pulls out
of the driveway.
Jamie walks up to her front door and steps inside.
Int. Front door- same
Jamie walks in and shuts the door behind her. She sits her purse on the
table next to the front door. She continues to walk on.
The camera tilts up and slowly ZOOMS IN on the clock. It reads:
int. school hall- few minuets later
With school books in hand, Sam and Alex stroll down the school hallway,
leisurely and in no hurry.
Alex
So where is everybody? School is boring with out our
friends.
sam
Well, Danny is not showing up today, Tom left, and
Jamie and Randy left for an hour, but they'll be back…SUPPOSEDLY.
Sara sees the two walking and immediately runs toward them.
sara
Hey guys!
sam
Hey.
sara
So is everyone still coming to the party tonight?
sam
Well, they all said they would be there. But as of
now, they are all gone except for the three of us.
sara
Well, your still coming aren't you, Alex?
Alex
You know it. I'll be there.
sara
Well let's just hope everyone else will be there.
Sam turns his head to her and grins.
sam
They'll be there.
int. jamie's bedroom- minuets later
The camera shows Jamie's room and we can see Jamie in her bathroom that
is connected to her bedroom. She is taking a shower. We hear the water spray
down and hit the shower floor.
The camera moves over to the bedroom door and we can only see a foot as
it steps closer to the partial open door. These boots look familiar. They are
the killer's boots!
int. jamie's bedroom/ Killer's p.o.v.- same
The camera walks into Jamie's room. The killer studies the room,
looking back and forth.
He stops when he sees the bathroom door. He solely creeps up to it. He
lightly presses on the open door to try and get a better look.
He sees Jamie in the shower, her eyes closed and her body hid behind
the unrevealing door.
CLICK!
The shower is turned off.
The killer backs out of the bathroom in a panic. He turns his head
around and we see the closet door, wide open…
int. jamie's bathroom- same
A foot steps into frame, out of the shower. Water beads trickle down
her legs. A towel drops down into the top of the frame. The camera tilts up and
shows Jamie, wearing only a towel and her hair is fully wet.
She begins to exit her bathroom and walks into her connected bedroom.
int. jamie's bedroom- same
The camera follows Jamie's feet as they leave the bathroom and makes
her way to her closet door.
Jamie grabs a brush off of her dresser and begins to brush her hair.
She then places her brush back down. She fixates her hair.
A CLOSE UP on her feet as she drops the towel to the floor and she
walks into her closet.
Expecting the killer to be hid in the closet, we hear a little shuffle
off screen from inside the closet. Then…
Jamie walks out of her closet, unharmed, and fully dressed in shorts
and a tee shirt. She grabs her jewellery off of her nightstand and puts it on.
On the nightstand, next to her jewellery, sits her clock. Jamie looks
at it. It reads:
The phone violently rings on the nightstand. Jamie jumps at the sudden
surprise. She picks up the phone and pulls it to her ear.
jamie
Hello?
NO ANSWER… JUST AS WE ALL SUSPECTED.
jamie
Hello?!
Jamie answers once more, but still no reply. Only a slight crackle
then… CLICK! The phone hangs up.
Jamie pulls the phone away from her ear. She eyes it funny and then
hangs it up. She thinks nothing of it and continues to stand next to her bed,
applying her jewellery.
A CLOSE UP on her ankle as…
SMACK!
A HAND FROM UNDER THE BED reaches out and grabs Jamie by the ankle! Jamie
SCREAMS! The killer pulls her ankle and she looses balance and falls back onto
her back.
We see the killer's blank, white face as he pulls Jamie under the bed
who continues to scream.
The camera moves up, away from the bottom of the bed, and her screams
go muffled as she is horridly getting pulled under the bed!
ext.
Trees lurk over the narrow, lonely, gravel road. Shadows are cast on
the ground. The only light is that from the moon.
Two head lights peer from around the corner of the trees. The car makes
there way down the gravel road.
Alex (o.c.)
Gees, how far do they live out here?
tom (o.c.)
Look, there is the house right there.
The camera pans with the car and soon we see Sam and Sara's house enter
frame.
It's a two story house. It sits alone in the isolated woods. Lights
emerge from the windows and the front porch. It almost has an EERIE feel to it.
ext. house- same
Tom's car pulls up in front of the house. Both Alex and Tom get out of
the car. Alex gets out of the passenger side, Tom on the driver's. They walk up
the front steps and up to the door. Tom presses the door bell.
Int. party room- same
Sam and Sara sit in their sofas. Snacks cover the table top, music
plays from a LARGE stereo system and fills the atmosphere, and all the
furniture is faced toward a HUGE, big screen television.
They here the door bell and look at each other.
sam
They're here.
They arise from their seats and rush upstairs to the front door.
int. front door
Sam is the first one to the door, Sara tags close behind. Sam opens the
door.
Tom and Alex stand in the door way, grinning from ear to ear.
alex and Tom
Hey!
sara
Hey! Finally someone showed up!
Sara hugs them for coming and the two walk in.
tom
So, no one else has shown up yet?
sam
Nope. As of right now, it's just us four.
Alex
Where are Randy, Jamie and Richard?
sam
I haven't seen Richard all day, and the last time I
saw Randy and Jamie was today at school. They left and I never saw them for the
rest of the day.
sara
Well, let's just hope that they show up soon.
The four make their way back down into the party room.
int. party room
The gang walks into the room. Sam, Sara and Tom plop down on the couch.
Alex walks around and studies the room.
Alex
This place is awesome. You all must be rich.
Sam looks back at Alex and gives him a smirk.
Alex goes to the back patio door. Next to the door is a light switch
that turns on the back patio lights. Alex flicks the switch.
The back yard is illuminated with the lights. The yard is empty and
ends only 50 feet from the door at the woods.
Alex flips the switch back and the lights shut off.
Alex
So what are we going to do? This IS a party isn't it?
sara
YEAH, it is. We'll we've got food, music, or movies. What ever you prefer.
Alex
Movies? What kind of movies?
sam
All of my horror movies.
Alex
Sweetness.
sam
Yeah, but we've got to wait for the others to show up.
tom
What if they never get here?
sam
They'll be here. They said they would be.
The group looks at each other in humour.
sam
See.
They get up from their seats and rush up to the door.
int. front door
They get to the front door. Sam grabs the door knob and opens it.
Sam opens it, but no one is there.
sam
Hello?
Sam takes a step closer.
sam
Hello?!
Then a body sweeps into the front door.
Randy
Ah!
The group jumps back in a panic and yelp. Randy stands in the door way,
laughing. Sara hits him on the arm.
sara
Jesus, Randy. You scared the crap out of me!
Randy
I was only playing around.
He looks at the small crowd.
randy (cont.)
Gees, is this it? Where's Jamie?
sam
What do you mean? I thought she was with you. She left
school with you.
Randy
Yeah, but when I went back to pick her up, the note on
the door said she already left and she'd see me tonight.
sara
Well, we haven't seen her sense you two left.
Randy looks puzzled. The others look at each other with confusion.
Randy
Well I guess she'll show up later. Is Richard still
gone?
tom
He said that he would be here.
They leave the door and walk back downstairs to the party room.
int. party room
The group of five walk down into the party room. They turn past the
staircase and head to the TV. They sit in the couches that are placed in front
of the TV.
Alex
Well, that's odd. I just don't see why she would just
disappear like that.
Randy
I know. I wish she would have told me where she would
be going. I mean, I AM her boyfriend and everything.
There is a pause. Sam sits confined to himself.
He looks like he has something to say but can't seem to find the right words.
sam
(Quietly)
There could be one explanation.
They all know what he is talking about.
sara
Sam, don't!
sam
Well, it does seem a little weird to me. First Richard, now Jamie. They're both missing!
Randy
Are you trying to say that someone has abducted my
girlfriend?!
sam
Maybe more. He might have… killed her.
Randy becomes furious. He jumps up from his seat in a rage.
Randy
Hey! You had better watch your mouth! You're talking
about my girlfriend here!
sara
You see what you have done, Sam?! I told you to leave
all this nonsense alone!
sam
I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I guess I just get a little
carried away sometimes. And I'm only trying to help out.
Randy
Well, find another way to.
Randy cools down and sits back in his seat. He grips onto the arm of
the couch. He feels very uneasy. The rest of them stay quiet.
Randy
I'm going to look for her.
The group is shocked.
sara
What? Are you serious?
sam
She's right; you wouldn't know where to begin.
Randy looks back up at Sam with annoyance.
Randy
Well then, I'll just start looking.
Randy jumps up from his seat and heads for the front
door.
sam
Wait!
Randy stops and looks back at Sam. He waits for an answer.
sam (cont.)
I'm going with you.
Sara, Tom, and Alex all look in shock. The one kid who feared this
monster the most is not out prowling for him.
sara
Wait guys. You can't go. What about us?
Sam turns and grabs Sara by the arm.
sam
We need you to stay here. In case they show up, you
can call us on the cell.
tom
It's ok, Sara. Alex and I will stay with you.
Sara looks mad.
sara
(Whispers)
You can't leave me here… with THESE two.
She stares to the ground with a sad, gloomy face. Sam looks back up to
her.
sam
(Whispers)
Don't worry; nothing will happen till
Sara taps her foot, impatiently.
sara
…go.
Sam and Randy swiftly turn back to the stairs, and head for the front
door.
ext. house- same
Randy rushes out the front door, Sam following right behind.
sam
I hope you know what you're doing!
Randy
Yea, so do I.
They jump into Randy's car and speed off, into the night.
int. Party room- same
The three stand alone. Alex stuffs his face with a bag of chips while
Tom sits to himself. Sara walks in front of the TV.
sara
Well, they'll probably be gone for a while. Want to
watch a movie?
tom
All you have is Sam's horror movies don't you?
sara
Yea, bad timing I know, but our friends probably
aren't in any danger. So it should be ok.
Alex
Yes, but that still doesn't exclude the fact that
there IS a serial killer on the loose.
sara
Well, do you want to watch a movie, or not?
Alex
Yea, sure. Put in Halloween.
int. Randy's car- later
Randy drives furiously behind the wheel while Sam keeps a sharp eye
out.
Sam seems to loose hope.
sam
Dude, we've looked everywhere. Do you even know where
we are now?
Randy doesn't respond. He reaches into his pocket and pulls out his
cell phone. He hands it to Sam.
Randy
Here, try calling your sister.
Sam grabs the phone and dials his number. He waits a second.
The phone continues to ring, but there is no answer. Sam pulls the
phone away from his ear, half shocked and panicked.
sam
They didn't answer.
Randy
What? What do you mean?
sam
I mean, they didn't answer! Do you think they're ok?
Randy
They're probably fine. They were probably just away
from the phone or cant here it because the music is so loud, or something.
Sam calms himself down and takes a deep breath.
sam
Should I call them back, to see?
Randy
Sure, go ahead.
Sam dials the number again.
The phone continues to ring, but still, there is no answer.
The cell beeps into Sam's ear. Sam pulls the phone back and looks at
the screen.
sam
Oh, great. Your battery is dieing.
Randy
What? You've got to be kidding me!
Sam looks at the phone, as the screen goes black and dies.
sam
Well this is perfect. Let's hope that they don't try
to call now!
Randy
Well, we probably ought to head back now.
sam
Ok, just turn into this parking lot and turn around.
Sam points to a school parking lot. In the night, it looks empty and
deserted. Randy pulls into the parking lot.
sam
Hey, look at that!
Sam points to a car that sits next to the school. A man gets out of the
car and walks through the double doors to the school.
sam (cont.)
Let's see if he has a phone we can use.
ext. parking lot
The two boys exit the vehicle and slam their doors shut. They run to
the same door the man had entered. They open the doors and rush in.
They walk inside and are taken back. Not only does it look empty and
deserted, but it is. The hall and dark and shadowed.
The floor is covered in trash and the furniture is smashed and broken.
The two boys continue down the hall, in a slow, staggering pace. They
stay close to each other in fear.
sam
(Slowly)
This… is… creepy.
Randy
What do you think he is doing in here?
sam
I'm not sure.
Randy
Well do you want to stay and find out?
The two boys look at each other with unease.
sam
Might as well.
The boys continue walking down the long narrow halls.
A FRONT SHOT on the two boys as they creep along the hallways. THE
KILLER walks around the corner at the far end of the hall, behind the boys.
They are unaware. The killer stops and watches them. He then walks back behind
the corner.
CRACK!
A soft creaking noise is heard in the dormant school. The boys turn
around in fear of something behind them. They see nothing.
The boys are shaken with terror.
Randy
What was that?
sam
I don't know! It was probably just a bird or
something.
Randy
A bird!?
sam
Well, I don't know! What do you think it was?
Randy shrugs it off. They continue to gradually slink along down the
halls.
They walk and soon find the abandoned gymnasium. They walk to the gym
doors and walk in.
int. gym
They walk in and find the gym to be trashed, not unlike the rest of the
school. Newspapers and other trash cover the floor entirely. In the brick walls
are tall glass windows, which stretch to be about two stories high. Some parts
of the windows are broken.
The boys continue to enter the gym. They try to tiptoe around all the
rubbish.
Randy
Hello? Is anyone here?
They wait for a reply but there isn't one. Only the sound of the wind
and air can be heard.
Then, up on the second floor of the school, a figure walks into the
window, overlooking the two boys. It is the Killer! With his pale white mask
and dark green jump suit, he sits and watches Sam and Randy as if he were preying
on them… he is. Sam and Randy are unaware.
Randy
Anyone?
Sam and Randy become distressed when there is no reply.
sam
He couldn't have just disappeared.
Randy
Well, he did.
The two converse all while the killer continues to watch and monitor
from above. He walks back and forth on the floor, until he soon disappears out
of the window. He is after them!
sam
Well, it looks like this was a waste. Let's head back
now.
Randy
Yea, if we can find where ‘back' is.
Both Sam and Randy turn and head for the gym doors to get back to the
school.
The two walk into the school hall and start there way back.
sam
Now, how do we get out of here?
Randy
I've got no clue.
Without a sure plan, the two just begin to walk and hope they are on
the right path.
They walk down a hall that is completely shadowed in, except for beams
of light that comes through the windows and hits the hall floor.
As the two boys walk, they are continuously gone in the shadows, and
then appear when they walk through the light. Back and forth, their faces
appear and disappear as they pass through the light.
They are walking when…
CLICK!
They hear a noise come from behind them. They stop and swiftly turn and
look behind them.
They look and see a door, wide open and now closing to a shut.
CLICK!
The door shuts, but the boys see no one there.
Randy
Hello? Who's there?
No answer.
randy (Cont.)
Who's there?!
They stop and wait for an answer when…
THE KILLER appears as he walks through the light! He then quickly
disappears as he walks back into shadows.
sam
Holy-! Randy LET'S GO!
The boys swiftly turn around and begin to RUN down the halls, praying
for dear life. Behind them, the killer walks back into another beam of light,
chasing after them and gaining distance.
The boys round the corner and still continue to run even though they
have no idea where the exit is.
They run until they see a wooden counter. They run behind it and squat
down and hide from the killer.
In the top part of the frame we can see the killer walk from behind the
corner and stands on the opposite side of the counter. On the lower half, we
see the boys ducked and holding their mouths trying not to make the slightest
sound.
The killer searches for his victims, but cannot see them through the
shadows. He begins to slowly walk, step by step, and hunts for the boys. He
runs his hands along the top of the counter. The boys begin to tremble in fear.
The killer stops and looks behind him. His eyes focused on something.
He double-checks around him and heads back around a corner, out of frame.
Sam slowly pokes his head above the counter to see if the killer is
around. His eyes search the open room. He sees nothing. He sits back down
beside Randy.
Randy
(Whisper)
Is he gone?
sam
Well, he's not here… but I'm sure that he's not gone.
Randy
Dude, we've got to get out of here.
sam
I know. We need to get to your car. Get out your keys.
Randy shuffles in his pockets for his keys. He pulls them out and holds
them in his hands.
Sam looks behind the counter once more to make sure the killer is gone.
Still, it remains empty. Sam ducks back and faces Randy.
sam
Alright, follow me.
The two slowly get up and begin to walk back away from the counter.
They turn down a hall, staggering along the wall and hide in the
shadows, trying not to make a sound that could cost them their life. They
tiptoe slowly down the hall and check around them for any sign of the killer.
Slowly enough, they finally reach the end of the hall. Sam peers around
the corner and he sees the light shining through the front door!
sam
There it is! There's the door!
Randy jumps around and sees it too.
Randy
Well then let's go!
Randy takes off first, the keys still clutched in his hand, and runs
down the hall in relief of his life. Sam follows behind and runs to the door.
They're only feet from the door. They've almost made it! Only a few
more leaps and they are out the door!
Randy keeps his pace with adrenalin. He's almost home free.
All of a sudden the killer jumps from out behind a door frame and right
into Randy's path. Randy hits hard and flies back onto his back.
Sam is able to stop himself, and rushes to Randy's side. He helps him
to his feet.
sam
Randy, get up!
The two stand up, face to face with the killer. Randy stares him DEAD
in the eye. His face of fear no changes to revenge.
Randy
Where's Jamie!
Randy yells as he throws a punch to the killer. The killer anticipates
the punch and is able to dodge it. The killer ducks under Randy's swinging arm
and dodges his punch. Within a split second, the killer pierces the knife into
Randy's gut!
sam
Randy, no!
Randy is unable to speak. The killer hold his knife in Randy and
watches his face as blood pours from his mouth and he begins to slowly die.
Randy's body trembles. Sam is still in shock. Randy slowly turns his
head towards Sam.
Randy begins to open his mouth, as if he had to say something. But he
is unable to speak. Nothing comes out. Then, Randy raises his arm and holds it
out towards Sam.
Sam looks at his arm and sees that the keys still dangle from his
hands. Sam thinks quickly and grabs the keys from Randy's lifeless hands.
He hesitates to back away, but regains his ground and runs around the
killer and dashes for the front door.
The killer pulls his knife out of Randy and lets him drop to the floor.
Randy now lies dead across the floor. The killer charges back towards Sam.
Sam BURSTS through the doors and continues to run to the car. The
killer soon rushes through the front doors and lies hot on Sam's trail.
Sam reaches the car and runs around to the driver seat. He hesitantly
pulls at the door handle.
The doors won't open, they are locked.
The killer continues to chase toward Sam at the car.
Sam fumbles with the keys as he finally jams it into the lock and
twists the key. The locks open. Sam opens the door and jumps inside. He shuts
and locks the doors.
BOOM!
The killer jumps onto the side of the car. Sam screams with fear. He
sticks the keys into the ignition and starts the car.
Disregarding the killer, Sam throws the car into drive and peals out of
the parking lot, just in the nick of time. The killer rolls off the car onto
the ground.
He stands back on his feet and watches Sam pull out of the parking lot.
int. car- same
Sam has the car floored and is still shaking in his seat. He just
barely escaped with his life.
He looks down at the clock that sits in the dashboard. He becomes pale
and begins to drive furiously.
The clock reads:
ext. Sam' house- minuets later
Sam pulls the car up to the house. He turns the car off and rushes out
of the driver's seat. Sam then runs up to the front door and runs through.
int. party room- same
Sam darts down the stairs and slows down as he reaches the bottom of
the stairs, being cautious of the killer possibly being nearby.
He edges around the wall at the bottom of the stairs, and peers around
the corner.
He sees…
RICHARD unconscious and tied to a chair! His mouth is duct taped shut
and his arms are tied together behind her back.
Sam checks around him for any danger. He then runs towards Richard and
as he draws nearer, he can see JAMIE and ALEX also tied to a chair and duct
tape across their mouths!
He runs to Richard's side. He wakes up and His eyes open wide with
relief and happy to see his saviour to the rescue.
Sam peels the duct tape off of his mouth. Richard gasps as he breathes
in for air.
Richard
Oh my god, Sam! I'm so glad you're here. The killer
was here!
sam
I know. He killed Randy.
Jamie, still tied and duct taped, becomes shocked from Sam's news and
tears begin to stream down her cheek.
Richard
What?! Oh no!
Sam unties Richard's hands and he breaks free from the chair. Sam then
rushes over to untie Jamie and Richard begins to untie Alex.
sam
Where are Tom and Sara?
Richard
I don't know. Tom, Alex, and I were watching a movie
when I became unconscious, and then next thing I knew, I woke up tied to a
chair!
Jamie and Alex break away from their chairs.
jamie
I think Tom's dead!
Alex
What, why?!
jamie
I saw the killer drag him away and then he never came
back.
Jamie wipes the tears from her face. Sam grows weary and pale. He
wonders where Sara is.
sam
We need to find Sara.
Alex
I'll call the cops!
Alex runs to the phone that sits atop the counter. He picks it up and
dials
Alex
…the phone's dead!
The gang becomes terrified and they all begin to panic.
jamie
Oh my god, we've got to get out of here!
Jamie dashes for the back door. But Sam jumps in her way just before
she can leave.
sam
Wait! You can't leave. We must stick together!
jamie
But we can't stay here! He'll kill us!
sam
He just attacked me and Randy way out by an old
abandoned school somewhere. He couldn't have gotten here before I did. Plus, I
can't leave without my sister.
Jamie YANKS her arms from Sam's grip.
jamie
Well I'm sure that she's probably APART of all this!
Jamie then quickly turns and runs for the stairs as the other three
become shocked with her words. Then they chase after her.
int. living room
Jamie runs up the stairs and darts through the living room. They other
trail close behind.
Richard
Jamie, wait!
Jamie ignores them and reaches the front door. She pulls the door open
and rushes out. The other run to the door frame and stop.
ext. front door
Sam, Richard and Alex stand in the doorway. Sam then calls out to
Jamie.
sam
Jamie!
Jamie stops and turns around to the three boys.
sam
Trust me, you're safer in here! The killer is out
there and he WILL kill you.
Jamie begins to slowly start walking backwards.
jamie
No! The killer is after you and he WILL be here! The
phone is already gone so I say that we leave while we have a chance!
sam
(In calm voice)
Jamie, please come back into the house. I live out in
the middle of nowhere and there is nowhere for you to run. So I beg that you
will PLEASE come back inside.
Jamie stops and thinks about her situation. She seems to have changed
her mind when…
THE KILLER jumps from out behind a tree and grabs Jamie around the
neck! The boys are shocked and scream for her life!
Alex
Jamie, no!
With his other hand, the killer holds the knife and raises it high into
the air. He then slashes it down into Jamie's chest. Blood pours from the wound
and Jamie lets out a cry. The killer pulls the blade out and slashes her again.
He throws her to the ground, now she is dead.
The others stand shocked in the doorway. Their eyes full of fear.
The killer looks up at them, and within a second he DARTS for the front
door!
In a panic, Sam quickly shuts the front door, blocking the killer. He
turns and locks the deadbolt and they run back downstairs.
int. party room- same
The three boys rush down the stairs and close the door to the stairwell
behind them. The three squat to the ground and lean up against the door from
tiresome.
On the left side of the frame, we see the boys sitting and leaned up
against the door, panting and horrified. On the right, in the near background,
we can see the back double doors that lead into the back yard.
Richard
Oh my god! She's dead!
Alex and Sam are silent in shock. They continue to breathe heavily and
panic when the back double doors open. The three boys are unaware. Then, in
walks the KILLER!
He slinks in through the doors and shuts it very quietly behind him. He
then runs off to the left side of the frame, hiding from the boys.
Richard
We've got to get out of here.
Alex
But we can't leave, he's waiting out there! If we go
out there, he'll kill us!
Richard
Well if we stay in here, he will kill us!
sam
He's got us… trapped, like animals. We can't go
anywhere, and he knows that.
Alex
Well what do we do?!
Sam thinks quickly and then turns to Alex.
sam
Alex, you have got to think! You were there last year;
you've been in this situation before! Try and remember; who is the killer?!
Alex leans his head back and takes in a few deep breaths… and remembers…
A WHITE FLASH darts across the screen and we go back into Alex's
memory.
ext. woods- last year/ night
A boys darts through the trees and branches, he is being chased. It is
ALEX!
He continues to run through the woods. Behind him only a few 10 or 15
yards, the killer chases closely!
Alex turns past a tree and continues to try and escape the killer. He
continues to push and shove the branches out of his way and his feet shuffle on
top of the golden brown leaves that cover the ground.
Alex thinks he is gaining distance when…
CLIP!
Alex's foot gets tangled in a tree root and he falls to the ground.
He hesitantly tries to get up and turns onto his back… only to see, the
killer hovering right over him.
Alex's face is filled with fear. Sweat drips from his brows. He
continues to stare up at the killer.
His eyes catch attention to the killer's arm as he slowly starts to
raise it. Alex flinches but then sees that he is reaching for his mask!
The killer's hand reaches his mask and he grabs onto the bottom of it. He
slips his thumb under it. He then slowly begins to take it off… closer, and
closer…
FLASH!
A jump shot just as the killer reveals himself, we only see a split
second of his face, and a white flash darts across and then…
int. party room- present/ night
Alex's eyes bolt open and his face is covered with sweat. He is panting
and becomes horrified. The boys wonder what Alex had just seen.
Richard
What?! What is it? What did you see?!
Alex is still in shock. He continues to breathe heavily and rapidly.
sam
Who is it, Alex, who is the killer?!
Alex's head slowly turns to Sam. His eyes are filled deep with fear.
Alex
…it's…
Alex (cont.)
(Quietly)
… TOM.
Sam and Richard are taken back and gasped with horror. How could it be?
Tom? Why would he?
Richard
Why would Tom want to kill us?
sam
Or better yet… why would he kill his mother?
The three boys become engulfed with terror and begin to panic
hysterically.
BOOM!
An unsettling noise is heard within the room. The boy's hearts stop and
they listen for more.
They arise to their feet. Sam peers around the corner. He sees the
empty party room and the back patio doors, all untouched. He waves for Richard
and Alex to follow him.
Sam slowly starts off around the corner, taking his time and not making
a noise. Then Richard follows behind, shaken and pale.
Alex then brings up the rear, turning around the corner and slowly
slinks along the wall behind Sam and Richard.
A CLOSE UP of Sam's face as he leads the group to tip-toe along the
wall. Then the camera pans back to a CLOSE UP of Richard, whose face is sweaty and
stares straight ahead.
The camera then pans back some more to show a CLOSE UP of Alex's face.
He closes his eyes and takes a deep breath as he moves along the wall with
stealth. The camera continues to pan backwards and a WHITE FACE enters frame!
It is the killer's mask! He slowly moves closer and closer to Alex's face.
Just as Alex begins to notice him, he turns his head around behind him!
In an instant, the killer grabs hold of Alex's mouth! Alex lets out a
scream but it is muffled by the killer's hand.
Sam and Richard turn around and jump back in fear. They are frozen and
still.
sam
Alex, no!
The killer pulls out a knife and SHOVES it into Alex's back! Alex
continues to scream and the killer drops him to the floor… he goes silent.
Sam falls to his knees beside Alex and covers his mouth with fright.
The killer still stands above and watches.
Sam is almost unable to move from that position when Richard grabs
Sam's shoulder and pulls him away. Sam rises to his feet and he follows Richard
out the back doors.
ext. back yard
Richard and Sam run quickly out of the house. They continue to run when
the killer steps into the doorway and stops.
killer' voice
I wouldn't do that if I were you!
The two boys abruptly stop. The slowly and hesitantly turn around to
the house. They are still and over come with terror. They had never heard him
speak before.
They continue to stare at him, not knowing what to say, when the killer
begins to slowly reach for his mask!
Sam's and Richard's hearts begin to abruptly beat faster as they will
soon know who the killer is!
The killer's hand reaches his white mask. He slips his thumb under the
mask and begins to slowly take it off, to reveal…
TOM RAINSFORD!
Sam and Richard stand jaw-dropped. Alex WAS right!
tom
Leaving so soon? But you'll miss one of my surprises.
Tom reaches around behind the door. He pulls out SARA! Her mouth is
duct tapped shut and her ankles and hands are tied together behind her back.
She looks roughed up and severely beaten.
sam
SARA!
Sara cries out, but her voice is stopped by the tape.
tom
Take one more step and I'll gut her like a fish! I
suggest you get back in the house.
Sam and Richard turn towards each other. At first they don't move.
sam
Richard, we have to. He'll kill her.
They begin to walk their scariest walk ever back to the house… knowing
someone was going to die.
int. party room
They stiffly walk back into the house. Tom holds Sara in his left arm,
and his knife in the other.
Sam and Richard are forced back into the corner. They stand there,
shaken and horrified for their life.
sam
Now give us Sara!
tom
Not just yet.
Richard
Why would you do this? Why would you kill all those
innocent people?
tom
Who says that they're innocent? Maybe I did the world
a favour by killing them!
Richard
My brother WAS innocent. He did nothing to you and you
did the world NO FAVOURS by killing him!
Tom just stares him in the eye. His facial expression has all changed
to pure evil.
tom
Ah yes, poor, poor Danny. It's a shame that he had to
go, but he just got in the way of things. He wouldn't cooperate so I had to
kill him. And yes, you're right… he WAS innocent.
Tom smirks and chuckles underneath his breath.
Richard
You're psychotic!
sam
Well what about Alex? He was there that night too, why
didn't you just kill him then?
Tom continues to chuckle deeper and darker.
tom
I guess you're ready for surprise two.
COUGH! COUGH!
Their attention is distracted by movement across the room. It is ALEX!
He coughs for his air and slowly staggers up to his feet. Blood covers
his entire lower body.
sam
Alex, you're ALIVE!
Alex says nothing. He continues to cough and limps his way over to the
boys.
Richard
Watch out, he has SARA!
Alex's limps slowly wear off. He then starts to walk normally and
casually wipes off his hands. He then reaches his hand behind his back and
pulls out…
A knife!
Sam and Richard sit confused.
sam
Alex?
Alex looks back at the two, and an evil smirk creeps onto his face.
Alex
Nice twist, huh? Didn't see it coming now did you?
Richard
There are two of you?
Alex
Scary, isn't it?
sam
So you two were in this together. But what about all
the flash backs you had? I thought that you couldn't remember what happened
last year.
Alex
It was all a lie! I can't believe that I had everyone
going with that flashback BULL! I even had a physiatrist believe me! And it
lead you two idiots right into our trap.
sam
So what really happened last year? Why did you kill
all those people?
tom
Ah, you want our motive.
sam
Yes. Why would you kill your own mother?
tom
I killed her because she deserved it. My mother was a
slut who seemed to have a whole other life. A life without ME! She was always
gone on ‘business' and always came home late. Until one day I decided to follow
her. And what I found was so shocking that I broke down RIGHT THERE! She had
another life. With another husband who wasn't my father. Other CHILDREN that
weren't me!
All stand awe-stricken and not a word is spoken.
tom
Her name was Linda Green. She had a daughter, Amy
Green, and a son, Kevin Green. They stole a life and my mother from me! So I
decided to kill them. First, I killed Amy… but not without a partner. Alex and
I were staying over at Danny's house, and that was the night I decided to do
it. Alex was easy to convince, just a little persuasion mixed in with a little
threat and he was hooked.
Alex
I guess I'm just a psycho at heart.
tom
But Danny, he would be no part of it. So we killed
him. We couldn't leave any witnesses. Then we went to where Amy and her
boyfriend were camping out at and we killed them. We just had to cover our
tracks a little and tell the cops that we were attacked and knocked out and
that we couldn't remember a thing that went on that night.
Alex
Our plan fell together and worked like a charm.
Sam and Richard sit in the corner, horrified at what they just heard.
Richard
How could you kill my brother? He was your friend!
Alex
Like we said, he got in the way of our plan!
Richard
SCREW your plan!
Richard swiftly rises to his feet and charges after Alex and spears him
onto the ground. Tom throws Sara to the ground and rushes after Sam. He grabs
Sam and holds the knife up to his neck. Tom just sits and watches Alex and
Richard fight, making sure that Sam won't move.
Richard sits atop Alex, his eyes become full of rage. Richard raises
his fist high into the air and THROWS it back down, punching Alex in the face.
Alex screams and struggles within Richards grip. Alex still holds his
knife in his hand and grips it tightly. With his last inch of muscle, he throws
the knife into Richard's back.
Richard leans back and screams!
Richard
AH!!!
Sam watches in disbelief, he tries to jump for Richard but Tom pulls
him back.
Alex is then able to struggle free. He picks up Richard and pulls the
knife out. He raises the blade once more, high into the air and STABS Richard
in the back again. Alex then throws his lifeless body to the floor… knife still
in Richard's back.
He turns around to Tom and Sam and brushes himself off, very casually
as if nothing had even happened.
Alex
One down.
Tom then throws Sam over into Alex's arms. Tom then walks over and
picks up Sara.
sam
So what are you doing now?! You've killed Amy and
Kevin. Why are you still doing this?!
Tom, still holding the tied up Sara in his arms, looks back at Sam and
smiles the evilest smile.
tom
Which brings me to surprise three…
Alex
Oh, baby, you're going to LOVE this!
Sam stands there motionless and terrified at what Tom will say.
sam
Just tell me why you want me!
tom
(Softly and eerily)
Who says we wanted you?
Sam's heart stops… and all their attention is pointed to…
SARA.
sam
Oh no.
tom
What do you really know about your older sister, Sam?
Tom begins to slowly unravel the tape off of Sara's mouth.
tom
Do you think you know everything about her?
sam
What are you talking about?
Tom finishes pulling the tape off. Sara is dead quiet.
tom
Sara, I know how you feel. My parents kept a big
secret from me too.
sara
What do you mean? What secret?
tom
It seems that before my mom had given birth to all
three of her kids, including me, that she had one previous child. But she was
unable to care for a child then so she didn't keep it.
Sam and Sara's hearts pound heavily.
sam
What are you saying?
tom
I'm saying, that little Sara Walker here… is none
other… than Sara GREEN!
The room pauses. Tension and shock fill the air. Sam's face is overcome
with unease.
tom (cont.)
Later adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Walker.
sam
No!
sara
(Softly)
I was adopted?
tom
Yes indeed. And your time or birth…
Sam watches Tom with terror and dread.
tom (cont.)
… 1:30.
Sara turns to Sam. He is taken back and begins to pant heavily. Alex
begins to laugh darkly.
Alex
Don't you get it, Sam? ‘Ring ring' …hello!
Sam quickly turns his attention to the clock that hangs on the wall. It
reads ‘1:30' dead on the nose.
tom
We figured if we were going to kill, that we would do
it with some class. We call at
Alex
Very ‘Amityville Horror' like,
but this movie is about US!
Tom pulls Sara closer up to him and places his knife up to her face,
taunting her and scaring her.
tom
Now, as the last child of Linda Green, I must kill
Sara.
Tom then leans into Sara's ear and whispers to her.
tom
(Whisper to Sara)
Say your prayers…
RING! RING!
Everyone halts when they hear a phone ring. They all look at each other
deeply confused.
Alex pulls out his cell phone from his pocket.
RING! RING!
His cell continues to ring louder.
tom
Who is it?
Alex
I don't know.
tom
Well answer it!
Alex answers the phone and pulls it up to his ear.
Alex
Hello?
No one answers at the other end. All we can hear is a little crackling
and a faint breathing.
Alex
Hello?!
Alex becomes scared and frustrated.
voice
(From phone)
Loose something?!
Alex becomes surprised and turns around swiftly to see…
RICHARD!
He stands hovering over Alex's shoulder, with the knife that was left
in his back, now in his hand. He grips it tightly and SHOVES the knife into
Alex's heart!
Alex slowly looks up at Richard in disbelief as blood pours from his
wound and begins to drip out of his mouth. Richard just stares back at Alex
with pure hatred, knowing that he had won.
Richard
That's for my brother.
Richard pulls the knife out of Alex and Alex slowly falls down to the
ground to his death. Sam and Richard watch as he dies.
They then turn around to Tom and Sara, but they're not there! They have
run off.
Sam starts to walk around the corner when…
BAM!
An arm reaches out and punches Sam square in the face. Sam is knocked
down to the floor.
Sam turns around to see TOM holding Sara tightly in his arms, the knife
blade firmly GRIPPED in his hand.
sara
Sam, please, you've got to help me! Please!
Richard walks over and helps Sam up.
sam
Tom, wait! You don't have to do this!
Tom pauses and waits to see what Sam has to say.
sam
You don't need to kill her. If you let her live, we'll
let you walk away from here and we'll blame everything on Alex! They will never
believe that there was a second killer. Please, just spare her life for yours.
Tom stares back into Sam's eyes. Tom appears as if he is cracking and
breaking under the pressure.
tom
…no.
The other three are shocked and Sara begins to cry for her life.
tom
I started this journey over a year ago. And I've come this
far, and I'm finishing what I started!
Tom then quickly STABS the knife into Sara's gut. Her hands quickly
grab the wound and blood emits between them. Tom pulls the blade out, and Sara
kneels to the ground!
sam
SARA, NO!
Sara then falls to the ground, very much dead. Tom continues to stand
above her, staring at Sam and Richard with dark, hatred eyes.
tom
(To Sam and Richard)
Now I've killed BOTH of your siblings… and all of
mine!
Richard
I swear you are going to pay!
sam
You are dead… DEAD!
Richard then rushes toward Tom. Tom punches Richard in the face and
Richard falls over to the ground. Extremely weak, Richard looks back up at Tom
and Tom takes a last look back. Then, with hatred in his soul, Tom KICKS
Richard in the head!
Richard flails back and is knocked down, unconscious. Tom then looks
back up at Sam.
tom
That was easy. Your turn!
Tom rushes on to Sam, knocking him onto the ground on his back.
Tom then sits atop Sam, ready to kill. Sam punches Tom and causes his
knife to fly out of Tom's hand and slides across the floor. Tom regains his
ground and heads for Sam throat.
Tom begins to choke Sam furiously with both of his hands. Sam gasps for
his air, but is unable to get any.
tom
Say hello to MOMMY for me!
Tom continues to choke Sam. Sam struggles and his vision becomes
blurry… he is starting to die!
Then Sam uses every last inch of life left in him to knee Tom in the
crotch. Tom's hands release Sam's neck and Sam then punches Tom off of him.
Tom rolls away onto the ground, in very much pain.
Sam then gets on top of Tom, and the tables are turned.
Sam grabs the knife and stares deep into Tom's eyes with hatred and
revenge.
tom
What are you going to do, kill me? HA! You don't have
the guts!
Sam continues to stare at Tom, and Sam's vengeful face turns into a
wicked smile.
sam
Poor, poor Tom. If I killed you now, then you wouldn't be
able to see MY SURPRISE!
Tom looks back up at Sam with confusion upon his face.
tom
What are you talking about?
sam
As a serial killer, you should have done more
research.
tom
I got what I wanted. My mom, her children and your
friends are dead! And there's nothing you can do about that!
sam
It's a shame that you had to kill Sara on her 18th
birthday. She only got to see a few minuets of being a legal adult.
tom
My job is done.
sam
But you see, when a child turns 18, they are moving
out into the big world and must know everything about it in order to survive.
So their parents teach them, guide them, and then set them free. But for
ADOPTED children, their 18th birthday is a little more special…
because they find out who their REAL parents are!
Tom's eyes widen and his face becomes stumped.
sam
But our parents left town, so they gave Sara one of
her birthday presents a few days early!
Tom is still confused and wondering what is going on. He is then
distracted by movement across the floor. It's…
SARA WALKER!
She arises from her spot of ‘death' and stands on her feet. She stands
looking down at Tom, her face with a sense of satisfaction.
tom
I killed you!
Sara lifts up her shirt to show him the wound. Her belly is covered in
blood. She then takes her hand and wipes it across her stomach… swiping the
blood away and revealing NO wound!
sara
Fake blood and a little muscle.
tom
You two set me up! You've known I was the killer!
sam
Well, we found Sara's real mom. A woman named Linda
Green. They told us that she was dead, but gave us her papers anyway. The
picture of her was strikingly familiar. I knew I had seen her before. Then it
hit me… Linda Green, WAS Linda Rainsford!
Tom sits and listens with dread. His plan was spoiled and he knew no
good fate for him would come of this.
sara
Once we knew that two of the victims were a GREEN, we
just put two and two together and came with a conclusion that you were the
killer.
sam
We would have gone to the police but we weren't 100%
sure that you were the killer so we decided to do our own detective work.
sara
We set up a trap and our plan fell together
beautifully.
Sam and Sara's faces are lighted with pleasing smiles. Tom is still
wedged under Sam and he seems as if he is sick.
tom
There's still one thing.
sam
What's that?
tom
You still haven't killed the psychopathic KILLER!
Tom then frees his hand from Sam's clutch and punches him off. Sam
falls back onto the ground.
Tom quickly gets up and dashes for Sara. He gets to her and she screams
as he pulls her to the ground.
Sara forcefully tries to push Tom off but he grabs both of her wrists
and pushes back down.
He then grabs both wrists in his left hand, and grabs the knife with
his right.
Sara sees the knife and SCREAMS at the top of her lungs for her life.
Tom raises the knife HIGH into the air, ready to kill.
SLASH!
A knife piercing sound echoes through the room!
Sara opens her eyes and sees…
Tom, still frozen with his knife in high air. His face tilts down to her and he looks
her in the eyes. His mouth opens as he begins to say something to her, but
blood pours from his throat before he gets the chance. He then falls onto the
floor and DIES, revealing a knife in his back…
Sara looks back up to see SAM WALKER, her saviour with Tom's blood on
his hands.
sam
You ok?
Sara's traumatized face quickly changes to a smile as she hops up and
hugs Sam, her brother.
WHAM!
Sam and Sara both scream as something comes out and grabs them! They
look down and see…
sam
Jesus, Richard. You scared the crap out of me.
Richard
It's alright, it's alright. Can you two help me up?
sam
Sure.
They lean down and help him up. He stumbles to his feet and puts both
of his arms around each of their shoulders.
They stop and look around the room. The see Tom.
Richard
Is he dead?
sam
Yeah.
sara
I can't believe it's all over.
Richard
Now everyone can get on with their lives. The
Docksfield killer is finally dead.
sam
Finally, after a year.
They all take one last look at the place with their dead friends.
Richard
Alright, I really think that I need to get to the
hospital now.
sam
Oh yeah! Let's go. We'll take the car.
They exit the house and head for the car out front.
ext. house
They reach around to the driveway. The all walk up to the car, and Sam
opens the door and helps Richard in. Richard stops and turns to Sam.
Richard
If you knew that Tom was the killer, why didn't you
tell me?
Sam playfully grins at Richard.
sam
Well, we didn't exactly know who to trust so we kept
it between us. Sorry!
Richard
Man, that's messed up.
Sam shuts the door and gets into the drivers seat, shutting the door
behind him.
They start the car and drive down the gravel road into the distance.
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