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The Shudder of Crime Written By Liam Jacobs Based On: All movies Horror & Thriller EXTENDED VERSION 17/8/12

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Page 1: The Shudder of Crime - Unreleased Screenplay

The Shudder of Crime

Written By

Liam Jacobs

Based On:

All movies Horror & Thriller

EXTENDED VERSION

17/8/12

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BLACK

FADE IN:

Dimension films logo flashes onto the screen.

FADE TO BLACK:

A TV SCREEN -- SCREAM -- MAIN TITLES

FADE TO:

INT. HOUSE - LIVING ROOM PATIO - NIGHT

A girls hand reaches for the phone to reveal, the lovely

smiley face that was, Casey Becker she speaks very calmly.

CASEY:

Hello?

A man voice speaks deeply to Casey.

VOICE:

Hello

CASEY:

Who are you trying to reach?

VOICE:

What number is this?

CASEY:

well what number are you trying to

reach?

VOICE:

I don’t know

CASEY:

Well i think you have the wrong

number.

VOICE:

Do i

CASEY:

It happens take it easy

PULL BACK TO REVEAL WE’RE

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INT. HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

Now it becomes clear that Two boys, Calvin & Frank are

sitting on the sofa watching SCREAM.

Frank looks confused at the TV. Then they both turn to each

other.

FRANK:

Now i seen this in theaters and

this look so different to the one i

watched?

The movie continues on as they talk.

CALVIN:

Maybe thats because its been

remastered and its on DVD.

Frank cuts to a different subject.

FRANK:

You think your so smart don’t you.

CALVIN:

Yes i do frankly i do

Calvin looks at the TV quickly as he picks up his can of

Cola before turning back to Frank.

FRANK:

I thought you told Kathy to come

tonight to watch this?

the CAMERA IS IN FRONT SHOWING THEM SITTING ON THE SOFA.

They both continue talking as normal but BEHIND THEM IS THE

KILLER, WEARING A CLOWN MASK, WITH A KNIFE READY TO STRIKE.

CALVIN:

Ye i did but she isn’t very keen on

scary movies.. Anyway shes in work

tonight at the Heyswood High

School.

They Both turn back to the screen to see Casey’s murder.

The CAMERA SCROLLS FORWARD HEADING FOR THE SCREEN. MOMENTS

OF SILENCE.. THEN SCREAMS are heard & blood splatters onto

the TV screen.

Flashes twice.

CUT TO:

(CONTINUED)

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CONTINUED: 3.

TO BLACK. MAIN TITLES

The Shudder Of Crime

FADE IN:

EXT. HEYSWOOD - MORNING - ESTABLISHING

The sun shines bright over Heyswood Town Square. People

walking into Stores, Cars driving by. People chatting,

people walking out and in to the VIDEO store.

CUT TO:

the CAMERA PANS TO A house in a nice Neighborhood

EXT. HOUSE - OUTSIDE - MORNING

On the pathway a reporter stands outside.

REPORTER:

After 7 years of peace, Today the

unthinkable has happened yet again

another murder two boys not yet

identified have been murder, WHO IS

IT? we dont yet know

REPORTER(CONT’D):

Police are looking around the area

for clues. Could this be another

copycat?

REPORTER(CONT’D):

We found this mask that was warn by

the murderer.

EXTREME CLOSE UP:

The Reporter holds up a clown mask.

CUT TO:

INT. CAFE - SAME MORNING

A Group of Twenty-somethings are sitting together on one

table. All drinking Coffee. CARLY ALEX, 22 Brunette, GARY

DENNISON, 21 Brown, OLIVIA BLOND, 29 Brunette, SIDNEY

GRAYSON, 26 Blond. TWO OF THEIR FRIENDS ARE MISSING.

Sidney and Gary kiss.

(CONTINUED)

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CONTINUED: 4.

CARLY

(To Sidney and Gary)

Er guys were in a cafe not a

kissing party.

CARLY:(CONT’D)

haha can you remember when Sidney

got took to the Police Department

when she got drunk from seeing The

Rise of the planet of the apes i

didnt know what got into her

CUTAWAY:

Sidney stops kissing Gary.

OLIVIA:

Did you see the news?!!

CARLY:

NO WHY WHATS HAPPENED?

SIDNEY:

Come on tell us im dying.

OLIVIA:

well thats the thing.

GARY:

I dont think we get what your

getting at Olivia?

OLIVIA:

(To Carly)

Remember Frank & Calvin who used to

fancy you?

CARLY:

YES?

Olivia sits in silence and regret.

OLIVIA:

There..... There dead.

They sit in silence & devestation.

CARLY:

No they cant be Calvin phoned me

before?

(CONTINUED)

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OLIVIA:

What did he say?

CARLY:

He said have you seen a movie

called Sorority Row.

GARY:

Thats weird he doesnt like chick

flicks?.. or girly things he told

me so last week in the SCREAM

PARTY.

CLOSE UP:

Carly takes her cell phone out of her pocket and calls

Calvin. She waits & stares at the screen waiting for him to

pick up. She disconnects the call has she realizes it wasnt

him.

SIDNEY:

Come on il take you home.

INT. SIDNEY’S CAR - NOON

The car drives threw the streets fast.

SIDNEY:

Are you sure you dont want me to

stay with you. You are in a state.

CARLY:

No it’s fine but my parents are

away, i’l be fine.

The car parks on the walkway by Carly’s house.

CARLY:

See you tomorrow Sid.

SIDNEY:

see ya.

They both wave.

EXT. CALVIN’S HOUSE - OUTSIDE

Deputy Leo Perkins, 40. Looks at side of the house.

& he sees a photo he puts it in a evidence bag he checks the

back it said "2 Murders, my next victim is....."

(CONTINUED)

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he walks into the house with it. Suddenly Deputy Leo hears a

banging noise upstairs. He grabs his shotgun and creeps

upstairs.

DEPUTY LEO:

Who is your next victim

you b*****d!!!!

CLOSE UP:

DEPUTY LEO:

Were are you! you little clown

T**t!

He continues creeping up the stairs. He slips out his radio.

DEPUTY LEO:

Hello there is some creepy crap

going on here, send back up i

repeat send some back up.

A noise is heard from his radio.

Deputy Leo turns around quickly as the door slams shut...

DEPUTY LEO:

Hello who evers here i will have

you arrested this is a crime scene.

Deputy Leo turns back around & continues walking up the

stairs.

INT. CALVIN’S HOUSE - BEDROOM - SECONDS LATER

Deputy Leo, checks everywhere in the room

DEPUTY LEO:

Where are you sick person.

Leo’s phone rings.

DEPUTY LEO:

HELLO

VOICE:

Hello Leo!

VOICE (CONT’D)

Aint it spooky you find a picture

with my next victim on it oo wait

(MORE)

(CONTINUED)

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VOICE (CONT’D) (cont’d)you have no idea who is next. Which

makes you my next target LEO.

The Killer laughs

DEPUTY LEO:

er how can you kill me your not

even here.

VOICE:

you be surpised

Deputy Leo looks behind quickly but no one is there.

VOICE:

The other way

DEPUTY LEO:

i know your not behind me iv seen

scary movies i know how they turn

out.

Deputy Leo turns around quickly and a quick slash of light

slashes across Leo’s neck, blood gushes down his body

gasping for air then al of a sudden the lies there dead...

INT. BEDROOM - CARLY’S HOUSE - MORNING AFTER

Carlys asleep on her bed when her phone rings.

She picks it up & answers it halfsleep

CARLY:

Hello

SIDNEY:

Turn on the news!

CARLY:

What?

SIDNEY:

Turn on the bloody news Carly!

Carly grabs the remote & Switches the tv on to Channel 6

News.

The News reporter stands outside of the Police Department.

(CONTINUED)

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REPORTER:

Deputy Leo Perkins was found

brutaly murdered & found hanging

out of a window frame. A service

for Deputy Leo Perkins will be held

this afternoon at 3.

REPORTER (CONT’D)

This was Sandra Kennison reporting

for channel 6 news back to you in

the studio Anna.

Carly switches the TV off & continues talking on the phone.

CLOSE UP:

CARLY:

Again i cant believe it i thought

it wouldnt happen again.

SIDNEY:

It’s weird im getting abit spooked

CARLY:

Me too i wont be watching scary

movies for a while then.

SIDNEY:

Ok lets go onto a different subject

because it’s freaking me out.

CARLY:

i have to go because i have to get

to work.

SIDNEY:

Ok see you later oh & i forgot how

are you doing?

CARLY:

In Shock

SIDNEY:

You will be fine i promise

Carly takes a slight pause.

CLOSE UP:

CARLY:

....Bye

She hangs up and sits in silence...

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A TAIL BUILDING THAT STANDS TAIL IN ALL IS GLORY. the CAMERA

PANS to a sign that read HEYSWOOD WOMENS IN CRISIS

COUNSELING.

INT. WOMANS IN CRISIS COUNSELING COMPUTER OFFICE - MOMENTS

LATER

Carly is hard at work when a woman calls about a stalker.

WOMAN:

When i was on facebook 2 weeks ago

a man called Charlie Barker kept

sending me friend requests & he

sent me a message saying "Why the

F**k are you ignoring me you little

c**v"

CARLY:

Well what you need to do is block

him, report him.

WOMAN:

I did those things but he hacked

back in to my account & un-deleted

himself.

CARLY:

Well what i advise you to do is

call the police.

WOMAN:

I did but he threated me saying "He

will kill me" if i did this

CARLY:

Lock your doo..

Carly hears screaming coming the phone stabbing noises and

the phone is put down.

CARLY:

Hello? Hello

Carly lashes the phone & shouts.

CARLY:

Help Help some woman just got

attacked.

A man runs over.

(CONTINUED)

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CARLY:

The woman i was speaking to just

down just got attacked!!

MAN:

Phone her back quick quick.

Carly dials the number in. It rings, the caller ID changes

to Unknown Caller.. The person picks it up

CARLY:

Hel..

The Killer interrupts

MAN:

Hello Carly did you enjoy

your little convo will my victim.

CARLY:

Leave me alone.

MAN:

I seem like the killer from the

SCREAM Movies.

The Killer laughs

MAN: (CONT’D)

I will always be one step ahead of

you.

The Killer hangs up.

CARLY(TO MAN IN OFFICE)

It was the killer, i swear i

swear.

MAN:

Calm down calm down Carly, I will

take you down to the office.

They both walk to the office.

INT. WOMANS IN CRISIS COUNSELING HEAD OFFICE - MOMENTS LATER

Carly sits on the chair next to Olivia. The Sheriff stands.

SHERIFF:

What exactly happened?

(CONTINUED)

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CARLY:

Well this woman, i never asked her

name was talking to me about how

can she get rid of her facebook

stalker & then...

Minute of silence.

SHERIFF:

Where are your parents?

CARLY:

Out of town for the summer.

SHERIFF:

We will try and track down your

parents they need to know whats

going on.

OLIVIA:

Are you sure? it might just be

playing on your mind.

CARLY:

It could but i heard it with my own

ears im not crazy.

SHERIFF:

Did she say the name of the person

who was stalking her?

CARLY:

Yes she said the name was CHARLIE

BARKER.

SHERIFF:

OK can you search his facebook

files?

CARLY:

Yes I’ll phone Sidney shes always

on facebook.

She gets her phone out of her bag & rings Sidney.

the CAMERA PANS TO A house that is very tail & very nice. A

ring tone is heard.

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INT. SIDNEY’S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - MOMENT LATER

Sidney jump as the phone rings loud. Sidney mumbles to

herself.

SIDNEY:

I’ve really got to change my audio

on this thing.

The caller ID read Carly Alex Then answers her phone.

SIDNEY:

Hello Carly are you at work?

CARLY:

Yes Hi what are you doing now?

SIDNEY:

Just going to put a movie maybe 28

weeks later British horror is so

cool.

SIDNEY(CONT’D):

Do you need me for something?

CARLY:

Yes its serious

CARLY(CONT’D):

A woman who called me got attack &

maybe killed. When she phoned up

before. The Sheriff needs you to

grab your laptop & go on facebook

SIDNEY:

OK what do you need on facebook?

Sidney continues talking.

Sidney walks across the room picking up her laptop. Then she

sits back down on her sofa.

CARLY:

Search a profile around the name

CHARLIE BARKER.

Sidney Logs into her facebook and types CHARLIE BARKER into

facebook.

SIDNEY:

No nothing of Charlie Barker being

in Heyswood or facebook.

(CONTINUED)

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CARLY:

Are you sure because the woman

Explained and said he’s facebook

stalking her.

SIDNEY:

No I’ve checked twice no name is

under Heyswood or Charlie Barker.

CARLY:

OK thanks for your help Sid. Bye

babe.

SIDNEY:

Bye.

Sidney hangs up and closes the lid on her laptop. She

reaches for the remote and turns on the TV. She sees there

is nothing on so she switches it off & walks into the

Kitchen.

INT. WOMANS IN CRISIS COUNSELING HEAD OFFICE - MOMENTS LATER

Carly still sits devastated knowing there is nothing on

Charlie Barker.

SHERIFF:

Is their anything on CHARLIE

BARKER?

CARLY:

NO Sidney has checked twice nothing

has came up.

SHERIFF:

We will look into it do you know

where your going to stay?

CARLY:

I dont know.

OLIVIA:

you can stay at mine we can watch a

movie.

CARLY:

Thanks Olivia.

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INT. SIDNEY’S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

Sidney sits on her sofa speaking to Olivia & Gary on her

laptop on MSN messenger.

OLIVIA:

How have you been?

SIDNEY:

Spooked of what has happened last

night & today to Carly.

GARY: (TO SIDNEY)

Dont worry you will be alright

remember the killer is not after

us.

SIDNEY: (TO GARY)

How can you be so sure he killed

two innocent friends of ours & the

Sheriff’s Deputy.

OLIVIA: (TO SIDNEY)

Try to keep it together me Gary &

Carly are.

SIDNEY: (CONT’D)

Bye see you tomorrow just going to

get some popcorn & watch some

programs on TV, WWE sounds about

right.

OLIVIA:

Sid you do know that WWE is fake

its all made for TV just to get

fans.

SIDNEY:

im not stupid i know that.

OLIVIA:

Bye sid

GARY: (TO SIDNEY)

Bye babes

SIDNEY: (TO GARY)

what ever

Sidney Cancels the video chat.

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INT. SIDNEY’S HOUSE - KITCHEN - NIGHT

Sidney opens the cupboard.

SIDNEY:

OOO popcorn & Cola a lovely end to

a horrible day.

She takes out a bottle of cola and popcorn...

She continues to talk to herself. As she walks back into the

living room. Switching on the TV.

She sits down. CONTINUES TALKING TO HERSELF.

SIDNEY(CONT’D):

i might write my own movie

screenplay maybe a horror movie

based on real life, The Heyswood

Murders. Oh look at me I’m going

crazy.

Her iphone sitting on the arm of the sofa next to her, RINGS

and "UNKNOWN CALLER" pops up, She presses the button

answering it.

SIDNEY:

Hello Gary

MAN:

I’m not Gary im your worse

nightmare. I can see you.

SIDNEY:

Oh really, your taking a leaf out

of screams book are you i’ve seen

Scream i’ve seen I know what you

did last summer.

Sidney stands up moving in the middle of the room.

Suddenly her phone Vibrates, She looks. It’s a PICTURE

MESSAGE showing herself standing in the place as she is.

Sidney looks out the left window looking if she can see the

killer, she CONTINUES talking as she looks.

SIDNEY:

Look i dont know who this is but if

you dont stop now i wi...

(CONTINUED)

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MAN:

Or you’l what tell your boyfriend

ooh im so scared oooo.

THE KILLER LAUGHS!!!

SIDNEY:

I DONT HAVE A BOYFRIEND

MAN:

l like to play a game

SIDNEY:

I Dont want to!

Sidney Sobs.

MAN:

its either play the game or die

orrr play the game loose & die.

Sidney shouts!

SIDNEY:

Ok i will play your f*****g game!

MAN:

Movie Trivia.. Or since you like

Horror movies so much Horror

trivia.

MAN: (CONT’D)

In Scream, Who is the first

opening kill?

Sidney sobs as she speaks.

SIDNEY:

CASEY BECKER CASEY BECKER!!!

MAN:

I’m sorry thats the wrong answer

SIDNEY.

SIDNEY:

NO IT ISNT ITS CASEY.

MAN:

Casey is the second, Steve Orth is

the first kill.

(CONTINUED)

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MAN: (CONT’D)

I’m sorry you loose this time.

The killer hangs up.

SIDNEY:

NO HELLO HELLO

SUDDENLY, the scary killer clown stabs Sidney in the back

twice. She screams in pain and falls to the ground, Sidney

tries to crawl to the back door but the killer drags her

into darkness.

The killer turns Sidney around to him. Sidney gasps her last

words.

SIDNEY:

you b*****d

Sidney screams until she looses her breath & dies silently.

EXT. HEYSWOOD TOWN SQUARE - PARK BENCH - MORNING AFTER

The sun shines bright over the town square.

WIDE:

Olivia, Gary, Carly & Gary’s mates, Jay Stanley & Kenny

Jenkins are sitting on the bench in the park.

GARY:

Where is Sidney?

CARLY:

Oh last night she text me a message

and said shes going to do a movie

production in Paris.

OLIVIA:

Thats weird she never told me that?

CLOSE UP:

JAY:

Are any of yous coming to the Party

tonight.

CARLY:

What is it going to be like? I’ve

never been to a party of yours

before.

(CONTINUED)

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KENNY:

Well it’s at the abandoned Theme

Park theirs a movie club there its

scary and dark a right place for a

scary movie night.

CARLY:

What movie genre are you thinking

of.

JAY:

HORROR MOVIES. Maybe the classic

Psycho.

OLIVIA:

That sounds great i wish Sidney

could come but shes away.

CARLY:

But do you think thats sensible a

killer running around killing

people.

JAY:

No need to worry about a killer

getting in theirs electric fences

plus Me and Kenny won’t let anyone

in without tickets.

KENNY:

Were off to give out tickets.

JAY:

See you guys later.

CARLY:

See you later BYE

A deserted theme park stands. Looks like it hasn’t been open

for years.

EXT. THEME PARK - OUTSIDE - NOON

A BMX zooms down the street stopping at the curb. The car

door opens and its Jay. He opens the car boot and takes the

decorations featuring Ghostface’s face and Some DVDs out of

the car. He walks up to the gates meeting Kenny.

KENNY:

Are you ready to rock and roll.

(CONTINUED)

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JAY:

I am Ken!

Both start shouting. They both walk inside.

INT. THEME PARK - THE MOVIE CLUB - MOMENT LATER

KENNY:

Right you set up the big screen at

the bottom and I’l set up all of

the seats and popcorn stands.

JAY:

Whats a movie without popcorn hehe.

Jay’s phone rings!! HE ANSWERS IT.

JAY:

Hello

MAN:

Hello Jay

JAY:

Yes who are u calling

MAN

(threating)

you! your doing a movie night

tonight aint you im going to be

there waiting to kill you!!

JAY:

What ever man!

MAN

(Angry)

Dont you hang up!

Jay hangs up quick.

KENNY:

Who was that?

JAY:

some D**khead freak, i dont know

must of been of D***s.

KENNY:

Ignore it. It’s just a prank.

Kenny gets the popcorn stand out and fills it with popcorn.

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Jay pulls the big screen down and turns the projector on.

INT. CARLY’S HOUSE - BEDROOM - NIGHT

Carly looks in the mirror as she talks to Olivia on her

Iphone.

CARLY:

Have you texted Sidney yet?

OLIVIA:

Yes but she hasnt texted back.

CARLY:

Is Gary coming to this thing

tonight?

OLIVIA:

Yes why not he said yes.

OLIVIA: (CONT’D)

Are you ready yet Carly I’ll pick

you up in my car.

CARLY

(Delight)

Your to kind Oli.

OLIVIA:

what are friends for Carl.

CARLY:

Meet you outside soon ok

OLIVIA:

Bye Babe

Carly cancels the call then She Shuts the window locking it.

Carly walks into the bathroom.

IN THE BATHROOM--

Carly reaches for her perfume that stands alone in the open

cupboard above the sink. She takes the top of it and sprays

5 times

She walks back into her bedroom.

BACK INTO BEDROOM--

Carly sits on her bed. Her iphone rings!!!

(CONTINUED)

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She touches the screen the caller ID pops up it reads

"UNKNOWN CALLER"

CARLY:

Lets try this

She answers.

CARLY:

Hello

MAN:

Hello

CARLY:

OK Gary it isnt funny Olivia told

me you would do this STOP!.

MAN:

I’m not Gary the text Sidney sent

you IT WAS ME! Sidney isnt in Paris

i murdered her

CARLY:

AHAHAH OMG!!!

Her phone vibrites "NEW PHOTO" she clicks on it. It shows

Carly on her bed.

MAN:

(Threat)

DO YOU WANT TO DIE TONIGHT CARLY!

EXTREME CLOSE UP:

CARLY:

you sick f****r!

Carly hangs up and sobs.

She hears a beep outside, Carly runs to the window and sees

Olivia in her car. She immediately runs down the stairs, She

unlocks the door.

EXT. CARLY’S HOUSE - LAWN - MOMENT LATER

Carly runs to car opening the door

OLIVIA:

(Shocked)

Whats wrong?

(CONTINUED)

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CARLY:

(Sobbing)

The Killer called me!

OLIVIA: (CONT’D)

I’ll take you to the Sheriff.

I think this little t**t needs to

be stopped.

Olivia drives away.

INT. OLIVIA’S CAR - NIGHT

Olivia keeps driving as she talks to Carly.

CARLY:

(Sobbing)

Sidne....Sid...Sidney is Dead.

Carly continues to talk as she still sobs.

Olivia shakes her head slowly in shock.

OLIVIA:

OH GOD no no no

CARLY(CONT’D):

She dead Olivia

Tears appear in Olivias eyes.

OLIVIA: (CONT’D)

(upset)

She cant be you said shes texted

you saying she in paris?

CLOSE UP:

CARLY:

NO it was him.. THE KILLER, he

killed her.

FADE TO:

BLACK

FADE IN:

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EXT. POLICE DEPARTMENT - OUTSIDE - NIGHT

Olivia puts her arm around Carly is distress. They both walk

up to the doors opening them.

INT. POLICE DEPARTMENT - SHERIFF’S OFFICE - MOMENTS LATER

Olivia and Carly sit on a desk facing the Sheriff. Both sit

heart broken and unable to speak.

SHERIFF:

The killer phoned you and confessed

to killing your friend, SIDNEY

GRAYSON?

CARLY:

NO he never confessed he said he

murdered Sidney and that he sent

the text.

SHERIFF:

What text?

CARLY:

The text say..ing that she was in

Paris.

Carly sobs quietly.

The Sheriff looks at Olivia who had her arm around Carly.

SHERIFF:

Olivia were was you when this

accured?

OLIVIA:

In my car driving to her house.

SHERIFF:

Do you know anyone else which has a

connection to Sidney Grayson?

OLIVIA:

Were her friends and her family

live somewhere else, She moved here

when she was 18, Not long ago.

CARLY:

I can’t believe that Sidney has got

killed she was always right by my

side its so sad, She was sitting

next to me here last week and now

(MORE)

(CONTINUED)

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CARLY: (cont’d)

she dead. Who would kill a girl who

never does any harm to anyone. I

want you to find that son of a

b***h and shoot him.

OLIVIA:

Can i phone my friend outside

please he doesnt know.

SHERIFF:

yes Olivia.

EXT. POLICE DEPARTMENT - LAWN - NIGHT - MOMENT LATER

Olivia grabs her phone out of her bag. Clicks contacts and

clicks Gary Dennison. It rings

GARY:

Olivia when are you here i’m

waiting your missing the fun hurry.

OLIVIA:

I’ve got something to tell you.

GARY:

What is it?... Is it you love me,

sorry you loose out Sidney loves

me.

OLIVIA:

It’s about Sidney.

GARY:

(Serious)

Is she OK? Is she hurt has

someone hurt her.

OLIVIA:

She’s.. She’s

moment of regret.

OLIVIA: (CONT’D)

(Sobbing)

She’s dead

GARY:

Please tell me this aint true.

(CONTINUED)

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OLIVIA:

I’m sorry Gary.

GARY:

(Sobbing)

Sidney cant be dead

OLIVIA:

you love Sidney right.

GARY:

YES

OLIVIA:(CONT’D)

We all do what we need to do is

keep strong for Sidney she wouldn’t

want us to be sad like this.

minutes of silence.

OLIVIA:

Carly is staying in mine do you

want to?

GARY:

No il think about her on my own but

thanks Olivia. Sidney was lucky she

had the most greatest mate over.

I’ll Jay & Kenny about whats

happened to my girlfriend.

OLIVIA:

Thanks Gary.

Both hang up.

BACK IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Olivia walks back in.

OLIVIA:

Are we finished here?

SHERIFF:

Yes and sorry for your loss both of

you.

CARLY:

thanks for your help Sheriff

Olivia closes the door behind her.

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INT. HEYSWOOD LIBERTY - MORNING AFTER.

A Bunch of Heyswood High Students are reading books when a

girl gets a text it reads "4 Murders stab to death" All of

the students gets weird texts off someone.

Jay sits reading a book about "The Woodsboro Murders" a prop

from the scream movies when he also gets a text reading

"Sidney Grayson is dead" he reads it out all of the students

sit shocked.

Everyone hears news vans going past, Jay and the students

run to the windows.

JAY:

(sadness)

I thought all of this came to an

end.

GIRL #1:

I cant believe Sidney Grayson.

EXT. SIDNEY’S HOUSE - LAWN - MOMENT LATER

Reporters stands outside of Sidney’s House.

REPORTER #1:

A local Neighbour and bestfriend,

26 year old, Sidney Grayson was

brutaly murdered. Right in this

house here.

REPORTER #1 (CONT’D)

No one knows of who did this but

one things for sure it isnt ending

yet.

the CAMERA SCROLLS TO REPORTER #2.

REPORTER #2:

Murder number 4 still no

explanation.

the CAMERA PANS TO A HOUSE IN THE STREET.

INT. OLIVIA’S HOUSE - KITCHEN

The TV shows the reporters talking about Sidney’s Death is

really gets to Olivia and Carly as they sit watch.

(CONTINUED)

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A woman walks into the kitchen Clearly Olivia’s mother,

Jenna Blond, 34 very tanned & slim for her age. She switches

the TV off seeing that there very sad.

JENNA:

You cant be watching this after

what happened huns.

OLIVIA:

Thanks mum.

CARLY:

Thanks Jenna

JENNA:

thats ok my babes.

Jenna walks out of the room.

CARLY:

I think i need to get home.

OLIVIA:

OK Hun take care i’ll phone you.

CARLY:

OK see ya

INT. CARLY’S HOUSE - NOON

Carly wonders around the house, putting things away, she

finds a photo and a piece of Sidneys Ear ring.

Carly gets tear in her eye.

CARLY:

How could you end up dead. From

this to dead.

She continues putting things away. She goes into her room

opening the cupboard were a box is lying she grabs it.

She opens the box inside is photos of her past with dad and

her mum, she looks under the pile of photos.

She sees drawing pictures and photos of Sidney, Olivia & her

friend who left Heyswood, Lola.

Carly’s phone rings,

She ignores it.

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28.

INT. CARLY’S HOUSE - BEDROOM - MORNING AFTER

Carly lies in her bed hardly awake she lies up i sees a

ghostly shadow a show of SIDNEY GRAYSON, Carly stares in

terror and fright.

SIDNEY:

This is all because of you all of

this is because of you, you put me

here your responsible.

CARLY:

NO SIDNEY NO SIDNEY

SIDNEY:

haha yes yes heheahahahaaha

Sidney runs at her with a knife.

Carly screams.

INT. BEDROOM - CARLY’S HOUSE - MORNING AFTER

She Wakes up as it was all a dream.

The house phone rings SUDDENLY rings!!

CARLY:

Hello?

OLIVIA:

Hello Carly, Since Kenny

and Jays other movie party never

went as planned Gary’s coming back

today so we can go how cool is tha.

CARLY:

thats cool. now can i get come

sleep.

OLIVIA:

Yes ok meet you at

the bench tommorrow.

CARLY:

OK Bye

Carly and Olivia hang up. Carly lies back in bed.

Silence...

(CONTINUED)

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Then Again the phone rings again.

CARLY:

OK Olivia you’ve told m..

The Killer interrupts.

MAN:

Hello Carly

CARLY:

F**k off now why are you doing this

to me?

MAN:

Because i want you i want you

dead now.

CARLY:

i dont know the reason!

MAN:

(threating)

You will find out soon enough.

She hangs up.

CARLY:

s**t s**t s**t s**t

INT. CARLY’S CAR - NOON

Car drives threw the street stopping by Olivia.

Carly gets out of the car.

EXT. HEYSWOOD TOWN SQUARE - BENCH - MOMENT LATER

Carly, Olivia, Jay, Gary & Kenny are all sitting on the

bench.

CARLY:

I had a really weird dream last

night it was about Sidney and she

said it was all my fault shes dead.

OLIVIA:

It’s just a dream its not real, The

killer killed Sidney not you.

(CONTINUED)

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JAY:

Ye it wasnt you your her best

friend.

KENNY:

DREAMS ARE UTTER FAKE

GARY:

dont believe it.

JAY:

So are yous coming to our movie

night tonight?

CARLY:

Maybe? what genre is it?

KENNY:

HORROR/THRILLER/SUSPENSE.

OLIVIA:

We’ll be there.

Suddenly, Two Girls walk over,

ALICE LEO, 17 Good looking and very loverly. Looks like a

movie geek, blond hair.

Eve Paris, 19 Very good looking, not keen on scary movie or

anything scary, Frizzy hair.

JAY:

Guys i would like you to meet Alice

Leo and Eve Paris. They live in the

sorority house down the road from

here.

They all sake hands.

EVE:

Nice to meet you all.

ALICE:

Carly you look younger than 22.

CARLY:

Thank you

EVE:

Us at the Sorority House are so

sorry about your best friend

Sidney.

(CONTINUED)

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OLIVIA:

How do you know about Sidney?

ALICE:

It’s been all over the news.

CARLY:

Then how do you know us.

EVE:

Your faces have been on the news.

ALICE:

So any of you boys and girls coming

to Jay’s and Kenny’s Horror movie

party tonight?

GARY:

Yes we will be there

JAY:

Were going to give the tickets out

soon. But everyone here can get in

for free. Same place tonight 9PM

dont forget.

EVE:

Sorry guys we both have to go and

get ready for tonight cant wait see

ya guys.

OLIVIA:

I’m staying like this i look ok.

They wave. As they both get into the car and drive away

INT. THEME PARK - THE MOVIE CLUB - NIGHT

Kenny & Jay both stand up on the stage. Everyone cheers!!

JAY:

Now were going to welcome you to

The Horror Movie Party of 2012!

Everyone cheers!!!

KENNY:

Now our first movie of the night is

going to be get ready....

everyone shouts..

(CONTINUED)

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GIRL:

What is it!!!!

BOY:

hurry

JAY:

THE ORIGINAL PSYCHO!!!!

everyone cheers!!!

ON THE BIG SCREEN IT SHOWS

THE MAIN TITLES

PSYCHO.

Carly, Olivia, Gary and the two Sorority sister, Alice and

Eve are sitting at the bar while watching.

CARLY(TO OLIVIA)

Do you think this will get easier?

The Murders do you think they will

stop?

OLIVIA:

Soon enough yes

ALICE:

Lets just forget about all the

murders and lets enjoy the night.

IN.

GARY:

IN

CARLY:

IN

EVE:

IN

OLIVIA:

IN

They continue watching the film with popcorn and drinks.

A young teenage girl is on the phone to her boyfriend, She

cant hear him properly so she goes outside.

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33.

EXT. THEME PARK - THE MOVIE CLUB - NIGHT

She cancels the call but when she tries again someone calls

her. UNKNOWN CALLER ID

GIRL:

Hello?

MAN:

Hello, What number is this?

GIRL:

Who needs to know

MAN:

I do.. Jennifer

JENNIFER:

How do you know my name?

MAN:

Quiz time Jennifer Horror movie

trivia i see your at the horror

movie party.

JENNIFER:

Tell me how do you know my name?!!

MAN:

First Question, Get it wrong you

die no chances In the ORIGINAL

OPENING SCENE Who dies first in the

in scream 4?

JENNIFER:

Jenny!!

Jennifer Sobs

MAN:

Very good very good

MAN:(CONT’D)

If you get this one wrong you will

die. In the Sorority Row Remake,

Who is the head of the Sorority

house?

JENNIFER:

JESSICA!!

(CONTINUED)

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MAN:

Thats the wrong answer Jennifer.

I’m afraid it was Carrie Fisher AKA

Mrs. Crenshaw YOUR OUT!

JENNIFER:

What ever.

Jennifer Cancels the call. Suddenly, The killer pushes her

into a ride she smacks her head on the metal bar, then she

falls to the floor in pain, then the killer neils be side

her, He raises his knife and stabs her.

CUT TO:

INT. THEME PARK - THE MOVIE CLUB - MINUTES AFTER

Everyone was unable to hear the screaming outside because of

all the cheering and shouting.

As it was coming to the shower scene everyone went quiet as

it was the biggest moment in the movie,

BOY #1:

Come on killer killer her

BOY #2:

Hurry we want to see some blood!!

GIRL #1:

Ye come on!!

As the killer on the SCREEN strikes, A girls scream is heard

but not on the screen, it’s outside. Carly runs out with

Olivia, everyone else follows.

Carly sees the dead body.

Carly’s scream is heard all over the theme park.

EXT. THEME PARK - CRIME SCENE - MOMENTS LATER

Yellow Police tape has been placed around the Crime scene.

News vans and Police cars with "HEYSWOOD POLICE" labed on

the side stop quickly. Ambulance vans have arrived for any

fainted casualties.

the CAMERA passes reporters one by one.

(CONTINUED)

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REPORTER #1:

Yet again another murder will it

ever stop.

REPORTER #2:

A girl killed outside of the HORROR

MOVIE club very strange.

IN AMBULANCE VAN

Carly Sits in an Ambulance van while Olivia,Jay, Gary,Eve

Kenny & Alice comforts her, Carly sits watching the chaos

and the body getting taken into a van.

CARLY STARTS TO SOB

CARLY:

It’s never going to get easy is.

OLIVIA:

Not yet but it will i promise.

ALICE:

Are you sure your ok because you

did get quite a shock.

JAY:

I think if you be in my movie its

based on the actual murders of

these murders you can play yourself

it’s called "THE HEYSWOOD MURDERS"

CARLY:

(Angry)

Dont be such an a**hole, i bet your

loving this aint you more to put on

your stupid movie i bet you killed

someone so you can put it in your

stupid screenplay, so if you think

im going to play myself or even let

alone be in it you have lost your

f**king mind. You can shuv that

stupid excuse of a movie up your

A**

OLIVIA:

That is low Jay i thought you were

bigger than that, You open your

mouth for one second and you come

up with. how the hell is she

surposed to act when her life is

turning a** downwards.

(CONTINUED)

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JAY:

(angry)

Listen you two deeps**ts, I can

make my movie if i b****y wanted to

ok, so im going to make my movie

even if you dont f**king what me

to.

GARY:

Hey step away from these girl or i

swear you wont be able to speak

until your f**king 80 or dead.

JAY:

OOOOH I’m so scared

(more)

JAY:

So if you dont want to be a big

star you to can kiss my a** back to

hell. OH and i’m not the killer i

just want to make a movie without

it being rubbish.

Jay walks away along with Kenny.

ALICE:

What a f****ing P**k.

GARY:

I’ll make sure them two b******s

dont come near you or any of us.

CARLY:

Olivia, The killer called me

OLIVIA:

What when?

CARLY:

Today after you phoned me.

OLIVIA:

Why didnt you tell us we can help

you.

CARLY:

I didnt want to spoil another night

OLIVIA:

Well it already has been

spoiled bad by this murder.

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37.

INT. CARLY’S HOUSE - BEDROOM - MORNING

Carly moves in her bed unable to sleep thinking about what

happened to Sidney and what they used to do together.

EXT. HEYSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL - LAWN

*FLASHBACK*

Sidney and Carly are walking on the lawn at HEYSWOOD HIGH

SCHOOL.

CARLY:

I think that Gary from 15th Grade

fancies you Sidney

SIDNEY:

Really?

CARLY:

yes because he’s always looking at

you when you pass him in the

hallway.

SIDNEY:

How the hell do you know that?

CARLY:

I spy on my little eye something

beginning with i spy.

INT. CARLY’S HOUSE - BEDROOM - MORNING

*PRESENT*

Carly sits up and reaches for the remote then clicks on the

TV and on the Channel 6 news comes on. Shows a review on

Jay’s Movie.

NEWS REPORTER:

(On Screen)

On Production today is THE HEYSWOOD

MURDERS a movie Written By Jay

Stanley & Directed By Kenny

Jenkins. Based on the actual events

here in Heyswood. The Production is

being held at Horror Movies

Productions In Heyswood 42 Street

Avenue see more infomation at his

(MORE)

(CONTINUED)

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NEWS REPORTER: (cont’d)

website www.HeyswoodMurders.com.

Sorority Row sensation Rumer Willis

Plays Main Character Carly Alex

More news on this story. Dont miss

our interview with the Writer

himself Jay Stanley at the Studio

Later. more news coming soon.

THE SCENE CUTS BACK TO Carly.

Carly talks to herself.

CARLY:

That b*****d how could he still be

doing this after all that happened

Carly picks her phone up and rings Olivia.

IT RINGS!!!

OLIVIA:

Hello

CARLY:

That t**t Jay is putting his so

called film in production i cant

believe he’s doing it. When i told

him not to. It’s being produced &

filmed in Heyswood 42 Street Avenue

in the Horror Movies Productions

Studio. And that Rumer Willis plays

me.

OLIVIA:

Bloody hell but at least your

getting played by a Sorority Row

actor.

INT. HORROR MOVIE PRODUCTIONS - JAY’S OFFICE - MORNING

Carly, Olivia & Gary step into Jay’s Office. Jay is sitting

on his desk writing some notes.

OLIVIA:

How can you even be thinking of

making this movie based on murders

that has actually happened! here in

Heyswood

(CONTINUED)

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CARLY:

I thought you two were our friends,

not some freak who creates movies

based on murders. even worse your

using us as the characters!

GARY:

We were great mates in 6th Grade

why end like this!.

JAY:

Well because i’m feed up of

listening to people saying horrible

things about me and every time i

write, someone has to say your a

freak its just so tiring, and ever

since i started writing this movie

its became an obsession, all i

think about is this movie, so im

carrying it on weather you like it

or not.

CARLY:

(cross)

Well...Ok but if you think i would

stop for one second and let you

cast me you’ve got another thing

coming.

OLIVIA:

(Shouting)

5 people are dead and three of them

is our friends, how can you even do

this, if there is anyway to sue you

i will. Dont you forget that.

They walk out the room in silence.. As Jay continues

writing..

Then Kenny walks in, he leans on the wall.

KENNY:

(Excited)

Filming is nearly finished and the

final script is a go. Oh and by the

way the edited version of the movie

by Dimension films will arrive

soon...

Jay searches through papers of characters on his deck while

talking.

(CONTINUED)

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JAY:

tar and dont let anyone get hold of

that script thats the only one with

the final ending and official

ending, i dont want anyone getting

there greasey fingers on it, i want

it on lock down. When it arrives

please bring it to me right away.

KENNY:

Oh ok Jay stop getting distressed,

Oh and the press will be here from

the Channel 6 news about the movie.

JAY:

I really need to thank you Kenny i

know im being a stupid little t**t

to Carly but i just want to make a

movie that is based on something,

and not made up..

KENNY:

Oh and Rumer Willis will be coming

soon, to get her scenes filmed.

JAY:

Cool she is hott

Kenny walks out of the room.

CUT TO:

EXT. STUDIO LOT - MOMENTS AFTER

Carly and Olivia stand as Gary gets into his car and drives

away.

CARLY:

Where is Gary going?

OLIVIA:

He’s got a job interview at the

Video store.

CARLY:

OH

CARLY:

Come over to my house tonight bring

the Sorority girl.

(CONTINUED)

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OLIVIA:

OK and gary cant come

because of his interview.

CUT TO:

INT. SORORITY HOUSE - ENTRANCE - MOMENTS LATER

Olivia walks into the entrance where she meets the two

Sorority sisters.

ALICE:

Hi Olivia how are you going?

OLIVIA:

I’m.. OK, Listen can you bring Eve

and get some refreshments from the

store come to Carly’s house tonight

9pm dont forget.

ALICE:

OK

Olivia walks out of the house.

Alice runs over to Eve in excitement.

EVE:

Whats the matter?

ALICE:

We have got invited to Carly’s

party tonight.

EVE:

(Excitement)

OMG I can’t wait!

ALICE:

Olivia said bring some refreshments

to the party.

CUT TO:

INT. CARLY’S HOUSE - BEDROOM - NIGHT

MUSIC PLAYING: THE SOUNDS - SOMETHING TO DIE FOR.

Carly and Olivia dance and jump around the room.

SUDDENLY, Olivia’s phone rings. Carly turns the music off.

(CONTINUED)

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Olivia answers it.

OLIVIA:

Hello!!

ALICE:

Hello Olivia iv just phoned to let

you know that were on our way we

have got the refreshments.

OLIVIA:

Oh cool we have got loads of

refreshments here.

ALICE:

OK see you there.

OLIVIA:

See ya.

Olivia cancels the call and lies on the bed,

CARLY:

I wish i could just run away

forever and never come back.

OLIVIA:

Me too but you have parents mine

are dead?

Olivia’s phone rings again.. She taps the Phone screen. The

caller ID pops up "UNKNOWN CALLER". SHE ANSWERS.

OLIVIA:

I’v seen this before.. yes i know

you called the wrong number.

MAN:

Who said i wasnt calling you

OLIVIA:

(Confused)

Are you?

MAN:

Yes.... Olivia

OLIVIA:

Look Jay you’ve got what you wanted

now p*** off were not talking to

you or f**king Kenny.

(CONTINUED)

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MAN:

(Angry)

I’m not Kenny or f**king Jay!

OLIVIA:

OK Gary stop this!!!

Olivia cancels the call. Putting the phone down on the stand

next to the bed. She lies back down next to Carly, her eyes

were half shut.

Olivia clicks her fingers to wake Carly up.

OLIVIA:

Wake up Carly we’ve got a bizzy

night.

CARLY:

(Half asleep)

Ok.. ok

Carly opens her eyes to normal form.

Olivia stares at Carly.

CARLY:

(Fully Awake)

What?

OLIVIA:

(Seriously)

I know when somethings bothering

you... Whats wrong?

CARLY:

(Lying)

Nothing....

OLIVIA:

Seriously tell me.

Carly lies up.

CARLY:

(Sad)

It’s justs.. It’s just everything

thats happened. Everything i’ve

known is going, Sidney’s gone, My

Parents have moved, Lola’s Moved

for a new job.

(CONTINUED)

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OLIVIA:

Dont worry im not going anywhere my

mate.

CARLY:

Thanks Olivia

They hug.

The Door bell rings. Carly runs down the stairs and opens

the door.

Alice and Eve stand there with a box of popcorn and Fizzy

drinks plus, Alcoholic drinks.

CARLY:

Hi you guys Olivia told me you were

coming. Come in.

EVE:

Thanks Carly

They all walk into the Kitchen.

INT. CARLY’S HOUSE - KITCHEN

Carly and Olivia help them unpack the food and drinks. Alice

reaches in for something.

She pulls it out and its SCREAM (1996) the horror of ‘996.

ALICE:

How about this for a movie. The

first SCREAM movie?

OLIVIA:

Cool why dont yous sit on the sofa

and i will unpack the things. I’ll

bring the drinks around in a

minute.

EVE:

I’ll stay and help i dont like

scary movies very much.

OLIVIA:

OK

Alice sits on the sofa and Carly slips in the disc.

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45.

INT. HORROR MOVIE PRODUCTIONS - JAY’S OFFICE - NIGHT

Jay is still sitting on his desk, He reads the Edited

version of his script.

JAY:

(to himself)

Everything is going well everything

is going my way..

Kenny walks in.

KENNY:

I’m going home now just got a text

from my girlfriend, she needs me.

He speaks as he still looks at his script..

JAY:

OK OK Bye

Kenny walks out of the room.

INT. HORROR MOVIE PRODUCTIONS - HALLWAY

Kenny Walks down the Hallway, A dark shadow figure passes

Kenny, He quickly turns around.

KENNY:

Stop this Jay.

He turns back around and starts walking again...

SUDDENLY, the killer jumps out and stabs Kenny in the back,

He punches the killer as he falls to the floor.

KENNY:

(barely audible)

Mother F****r....

Kenny tries to crawl Jay’s office, but the killer picks him

up and stabs him, he gasps twice for air. The Killer stabs

Kenny the last time, Kenny screams.

CUT TO:

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46.

INT. HORROR MOVIE PRODUCTIONS - JAY’S OFFICE

While Jay’s writing he hears Kenny screaming he runs out of

the room.

INT. HORROR MOVIE PRODUCTIONS - HALLWAY

Jay stands to find Kenny hanging from the fire bell.

JAY:

(to himself)

OMG!! Kenny!!!

Jay runs down the hallway but the killer is too fast.

A flash of silver. Slices Jay’s throat. He stands there a

moment trying to move, then he slides down to the floor

slowly clutching his neck as the blood pours from it.

CLOSE UP:

Jay opens his eyes wide in terror and fear as the killer

looks into his eyes.

Silence when he nears death.

FADE TO:

BLACK

FADE IN:

INT. KITCHEN - NIGHT

Carly pours cola into a cup. She wonders around the kitchen

looking for crisps.

CARLY:

(Shouts to Alice)

It’s kinda crap you never brought

any Crisps.

Alice walks into the Kitchen.

ALICE:

Yes we did.

Alice opens the cupboard and grabs the opened packet of

crisps.

(CONTINUED)

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CARLY:

Oh and why are they open.

ALICE:

I had some before..

CUTAWAY:

IN LIVING ROOM

EVE:

(Shouts)

Turn on the news!

SCENE CUTS BACK TO KITCHEN

Carly grabs the remote and turns on the TV.

ON THE SCREEN -- Local NEWS REPORT

Alice hits the volume.

REPORTER:

Young Jay Stanley and Kenny Jenkins

were both found Brutally murdered

in the Horror movie production

studio. No Suspects are in custody.

CUTAWAY:

Eve and Olivia join them.

BACK TO TV SCREEN

REPORTER (CONT’D)

They were working on a movie based

on the murders that are happening

here in Heyswood, The Heyswood

Murders There are no questions on

the movie being reproduced by

someone else, There website will be

shut down and there movie will be

scrapped. Police are still

searching the area for clues. One

thing is for sure it aint ending

yet.

BACK TO KITCHEN

CLOSE UP:

Carly switches the TV OFF.

SUDDENLY, Carly’s phone rings!!!!!, UNKNOWN CALLER

(CONTINUED)

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Olivia grabs it and answers it.

MAN:

The News was shocking wasn’t it

and you thought they were the

killers.

OLIVIA:

(angry)

LEAVE US ALONE!!

MAN:

(teases)

oh whats wrong are you scared, you

should be, I dont think you want to

see whats about to come.

OLIVIA:

(Sobbing)

Shut up and leave us alone!!!

MAN:

So i’m going to make it slow and

painful!!!

Alice grabs the phone off her in anger.

ALICE:

(to killer)

Who ever you are we will find out

and when we do we will have you

f*****g locked up for good..

MAN:

OOOH im scared im shaking in my

boots.. Theres a storm coming and

il make sure you will never forget

it.

The killer hangs up.

ALICE:

The killer said theres a storm

coming what does that mean?

Everyone doesnt know except for Carly.

CARLY:

(In Shock)

OMG He’s coming he wants us dead.

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INT. POLICE DEPARTMENT - DEPUTY’S OFFICE

the Carmera PINS to a desk against the wall were

BRITNEY DENNISON, A woman of, 34, looks young for her age

with blondish hair.Sits on her desk her face glued to the

laptop in front of her.

DEPUTY BRITNEY:

(Questioning herself)

There must be a connection to these

murders???? Unless.. The killer’s

using some kind of movie script???

OMG thats it.

She types on her laptop very quickly...

She hits enter

DEPUTY BRITNEY:

(talks to herself)

Thats it Britney thats it.. The

Heyswood murders, the script has

been posted onto the internet by an

unknown source, The killer is

copying off Jay Stanley’s Script.

She scrolls down the page.. But the ending is not seen.

DEPUTY BRITNEY:

What the f**k... The killer must be

making his own ending this means a

bloodbath.

She searches Carly Alex

DEPUTY BRITNEY:

Carly.. Alex ye where does she

live.

She clicks on her +google profile.

DEPUTY BRITNEY:

(to herself)

Carly Alex lives in 47 Bill road,

I’m going write there.

She shuts her laptop lid and stands up putting her handbag

onto her shoulder. She closes the door behind her.

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INT. CAR LOT - NIGHT

Britney opens her car and slides in. Before starting her car

she opens her bag looking at her files. She gets her keys

and starts the car.

CUT TO:

INT. CARLY’S HOUSE - KITCHEN - NIGHT

Cary,Alice, Eve & Olivia sit on the chairs.

OLIVIA:

Dont worry Carly he’s just messing

with our heads.

ALICE:

Were all scared but don’t let him

scary you.

The Door bell rings. Carly walks to the door, She opens it

and on the other side is Deputy Britney Dennison.

DEPUTY BRITNEY:

Hi you must be Carly I’m Britney

the Deputy of Heyswood, I’d like to

ask you some question.

CARLY:

But your a Deputy?

DEPUTY BRITNEY:

Oh yes i am. I’m here to ask you

how you feel.

CARLY:

Well to cut the story short i feel

s**t.

They all scream as the killer stabs Britney screams as she

falls to the floor.

Carly slams the door on the killer clown, Alice and Carly

run up the stairs running into the room closing the door

behind them.

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INT. CARLY’S HOUSE - BEDROOM

She looks through the lock in the door she sees the killer

running up the stairs heading for the room.

ALICE:

Where are Olivia and Eve

CARLY:

I dont know? OMG

ALICE:

(sobbing)

Were f*****g stuck in here.

CARLY:

No were not! the window!!!.

Carly rushes to the window, She opens it, Carly gets Out,

Helping Alice. But All of A SUDDEN the killer kicks the door

in sending pierces of the door flying in the room.

Alice screams in horror as the killer runs over to her

dragging her back into the room. Carly tries to pull her

out. She lets go of her hands by mistake. Alice lands on the

floor in the room.

ALICE:

(Screaming at Carly)

HELP...HELP..PLEASE

The killer stabs Alice.

CARLY:

(screams)

NO NO Alice! Alice!!

EXT. CARLY’S HOUSE - OUTSIDE

The killer spots Carly. Carly jumps off the roof still

hearing Alice’s final screams.

CARLY:

(Shouts)

OLIVIA!!! EVE!!!!!

They dont respond

Carly smashes Deputy Britney’s car.

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INT. BRITNEY’S CAR - NIGHT

Carly starts the car.

CUT TO.

INT. GARY’S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

Gary sits on his laptop.

Gary hears the door bell, he runs down the stairs, He opens

the door.

Carly runs in house in panicking.

GARY:

(Worried)

Whats wrong Carl?

CARLY:

(Panicking)

Listen to me Gary close the doors

and keep them locked, Where are

Olivia and Eve.

GARY:

(Confused)

NO there not here. Whats

happened???

CARLY:

The killer called he’s coming after

us tonight!

GARY:

OMG! right you get up to my room

and I’ll lock the doors down here!

Carly runs up the stairs.

Gary hears a banging on the back door.

It was Olivia.

OLIVIA:

(screaming)

OPEN THE DOOR HURRY THE KILLER

COMING PLEASE!!

Gary opens the door quickly and Olivia runs in.

(CONTINUED)

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OLIVIA:

(Panicking)

The killer’s got Eve.

Olivia slams the door locking it. Gary sees a shadow outside

the window.

GARY:

Right Olivia get up stairs and lock

the door behind you!

Olivia kisses Gary!

OLIVIA:

OK!

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INT. GARY’S HOUSE - BED ROOM - NIGHT

She runs up the stairs into Gary’s room.

OLIVIA:

I seen Alice and Eve there both

dead!

CARLY:

Keep calm Garys got it under

control.

Carly and Olivia hear a smashing noise down stairs.

CARLY:

Oh my god Gary???!!!

Carly and Olivia run down stairs panicking.

OLIVIA:

Gary?? Gary?? Gary??

Carly Creeps into the kitchen, They see a the pet door frame

around Gary’s neck. Carly and Olivia run to the front door

opening it, They see a person getting into his car,

They run over to him.

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EXT. GARY’S HOUSE - SIDE WALK

OLIVIA:

Can we get a lift to the Police

Department.

PERSON:

What’s happened???

CARLY:

THE MURDERS

PERSON:

Yes you can get in??

INT. PERSON CAR - NIGHT

Carly gets in the front seat.

He starts driving....

He locks the doors which becomes suspicious to Olivia and

Carly.

The Person drives past the Police Deparment.

CARLY:

(to Person)

er.. you have drove past the Police

Department?

Carly spots the Clown costume on the side of the seat.

The person drives into the woods stopping near the lake.

EXT. WOODS - LAKE

He grabs his gun out of his pocket.

PERSON:

Get the f**k out of the car,

b*****s.

Carly and Olivia put there hands up.

PERSON:

Who shall go first??? YOU

The Person grabs Carly and stands her on the edge of the

lake.

(CONTINUED)

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CARLY:

Why did you kill all of our

friends.

PERSON:

(Shouts at Carly)

Why?? WHY!. You destroyed my

life in 10th Grade, The one time i

asked you to be my girlfriend and

you say NO!!

Olivia gets her phone out of her pocket slowling diailing

the police.

Carly realizes, Jake Hannah, 29.

CARLY:

OMG Jake.

JAKE:

Surprise Carly.

JAKE:(CONT’D)

What ever i did its on you.

CARLY:

(Angry)

But you killed all of our friends

and it still doesn’t bother you!!

You are one Psycho freak.

Jake puts the gun to her throat.

JAKE:

Be careful or you might end up

dead! On the lake floor!!!

OLIVIA:

Why did you kill all of our

friends and once Gary was your

friend?

JAKE:

Gary was a stupid idiot he never

understood me so he had to die ooh

wait he’s alive.

JAKE:

Now i’m going to kill your only

friend.. OLIVIA!

Jake shoots Olivia sending her falling to the floor.

(CONTINUED)

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CARLY:

(Crys to Olivia)

OLIVIA!!!

Carly ties to run over to her, but Jake stops her throwing

her to the floor.

Jake points the gun at her face.

JAKE:

I warned you Carly you step out of

line and i i will kill you and

theres not point in you living now

is there no friends NO Parents.

CARLY:

MUM!!!

JAKE:

She can’t hear you she dead!

CARLY:

(Cries)

NO NO!!! MUM

JAKE:

Time do die Carly.

SUDDENLY, A gunshot reverberates through the woods.

Jake falls to the floor as he has been shot through the

head. Carly looks to see Olivia holding a smoking gun.

CARLY:

Olivia??... But that t**t shot

you?

OLIVIA:

I’m wearing a Bullet proof vest. It

stops the Bullet hitting you it

just hits the metal underneath. and

dont worry i’ve sent the police a

sos message. The Sheriff will be

here soon

CARLY:

I’m so greatful your still alive

Olivia.

They hug.

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EXT. WOODS - CRIME SCENE - LATER

Police CARS and Ambulance’s park quickly.

News vans stop. Police tape is being put around the dead

body of the killer. Carly and Olivia sit in the Ambulance

getting checked for wounds.

BACK OUTSIDE

A reporter stands by the crime scene.

REPORTER:

The time everyone be waiting for,

The killings and murders are

finally going to come to an end as

the killer is dead, The residents

of Heyswood are finally going to be

safe.

CUT TO:

REPORTER #2:

Were live at Heyswood lake to give

you the full top story on the

ending of the Heyswood murders

massacre. Carly Alex and Olivia

Blond two American heroes right out

of the movies.

FADE OUT:

BLACK

FADE IN:

EXT. HEYSWOOD - MORNING - ESTABLISHING

2 MONTHS LATER:

The sun shines over Heyswood Town Square. Cars coming and

going, People laughing and chatting, more happy that ever.

Music play’s loudly through out the Square.

THE END