Preproduction- script

SCENE 1:

INT.NIGHT.DRAMA STUDIO (ROOM).

(Funeral bell chime marks the beginning of the opening scene, in scene 1) The distressed weeping woman (Evelyn) is standing clutching a flower with both hands, looking down in dismay. The camera zooms slowly into the woman until there is a close up of her face and she looks up at the camera.

INT.NIGHT.DRAMA STUDIO.

(Funeral bell chime marks the beginning of the shot) High angle shot of flower being held by Evelyn, the hand is seen pulling a petal off of the flower.

INT.NIGHT.DRAMA STUDIO.

(Funeral bell chime marks the beginning of the shot)The petal is seen falling in slow motion till it lands on the ground.

                              CUT.

SCENE 2:

EXT.NIGHT.FOREST.

(Funeral bell chime marks the beginning of the shot), dragging across leaves and dirt can be heard and wind.) Lifeless pair of legs battered, bruised and cut are seen being dragged across the forest floor until they are out of shot.

                              CUT.

SCENE 3:

INT.NIGHT.STUDIO.

(Funeral bell chime marks the beginning of the shot), (Funeral bell chime marks the beginning of the shot) High angle shot of flower being held by Evelyn, the hand is seen pulling a petal off of the flower.

INT.NIGHT.DRAMA STUDIO.

(Funeral bell chime marks the beginning of the shot)The petal is seen falling in slow motion till it lands on the ground Into the growing pile of petals.

                              CUT.

SCENE 4:

EXT.NIGHT.FOREST.

(Funeral bell chime marks the beginning of the shot, wind can be heard as well as the metal hitting the ground),a figure from the waist down can be seen shovelling a shallow grave.

                              CUT.

SCENE 5: INT.NIGHT.STUDIO.

(Funeral bell chime marks the beginning of the shot), (Funeral bell chime marks the beginning of the shot) High angle shot of flower being held by Evelyn, the hand is seen pulling a petal off of the flower.

INT.NIGHT.DRAMA STUDIO./INT.DAY.ROOM.

(Funeral bell chime marks the beginning of the shot)The petal is seen falling in slow motion for a short while until it superimposes over a shot of Evelyn with her eyes closed and fades away as it falls onto the pile.

INT.DAY.ROOM.

(exaggerated breathing can be heard, heart beat can be heard and trailer theme music begins here when the eyes open) The tired woman Evelyn is seen opening her eyes in shock, and looks sided to side frantically.

INT.DAY.ROOM.

(Rattling chains can be heard, breathing and heart rate sound alongside the soundtrack to the trailer.) Evelyn’s hand is chained to the bed, her hand can be seen trying to struggle free of the chains.

                              CUT.

SCENE 6:

INT.DAY.DRAMA STUDIO.

(Breathing heavy can be heard, and soundtrack dims slightly.)

Evelyn is seen sat at a table, sat at the opposite end is a doctor. Evelyn confused asks

“Why am I here”

INT.DAY.DRAMA STUDIO.

(Soundtrack is still dim)

Close up of Polaroid photos of bruised victims can be seen on the table. Doctor in a serious tone states

 “these are you victims, your amnesia was brought on by the blow to the head in self-defence from one of your escaped victims.”

INT.DAY.DRAMA STUDIO.

(Soundtrack picks up, tears and chokes can be heard) Shot of a wound on the back of Evelyn’s head can be seen, Evelyn touches the wound in shock of the news she has just received.  

INT.DAY.DRAMA STUDIO.

(tears and breathing can be heard. Music dims as Evelyn speaks.)

Close up of Evelyn’s reaction, she looks tired and bedraggled.

Evelyn shocked whispers “NO”

CUT.

SCENE 7:

INT.DAY.ROOM.

(Soundtrack picks up again in this shot)

William Bates is seen drinking alcohol, with a cigarette smoking in an ashtray, on the table in the shot.

DOCTOR (VO):

“You’ll be released into the care of detective William bates, he’s assigned to care for you as well as monitor your every move.”

William bates opens the door abruptly and turns to Evelyn with a stern look on his face. William

“Get in the car”.

 Evelyn looks at William confused by his rude tone. William responds to this look sarcastically

“ladies first”

INT.DAY.ROOM.

(Soundtrack plays alongside video) William bates reads a newspaper, and looks up at Evelyn in annoyance.

William and Evelyn exchange tense looks in a face off.

William says viciously

“I don’t want to be here anymore than you want me to be here anymore than you want me to be here”

CUT.

SCENE 8:

INT.DAY.ROOM.

(Pick up in soundtrack.) Close up of Evelyn looking at herself in disgust in the mirror, a frightening figure appears in the mirror and startles Evelyn.

William (VO):

“your facade isn’t fooling anyone.” 

CUT.

SCENE 9:

EXT.NIGHT.FOREST.

(Soundtrack continues to play)

William (VO):

“Give it up”

Hand drops into shot, lifeless and bruised. Low angle close-up.

CUT.

SCENE 10:

INT.DAY.ROOM.

Medium close up of Evelyn clawing her spine in distress, she looks emaciated.

CUT.

SCENE 11:

EXT.NIGHT.FOREST.

Unknown figure is seen looking over lifeless person on the ground.

CUT.

SCENE 12:

(WIND AND RIVER CAN BE HEARD)

Evelyn is seen throwing pictures from her past into the river.

CUT.

SCENE 13:

(Footsteps can be heard)

Flashback of a shadow moving further into light.

SCENE 14:

INT.DAY.ROOM.

(soundtrack can be heard)

Smashed medication bottles line the floor. Pills scattered on floor. Close-up

(Banging on door can be heard.)

William is seen knocking on the door, frantically. Evelyn is seen lying on the floor unconscious and tired looking, makeup running and hair a mess. William then proceeds to pick Evelyn up. Evelyn wakes up and they share a look. They are then seen holding hands.

CUT.

SCENE 15:

(gunshot noise)

Blackness.

Cut.

SCENE 16:

(GASP AND WHIMPERING CAN BE HEARD)

Evelyn is slumped against william, the back of willaims head can be seenand evelyn is in shot over his shoulder.

CUT.

SCENE 18:

(SOUNDTRACK)

Shot of an angel.

CUT.

Shot of gargoyle.

CUT.

Shot of face emerging from shadows.

CUT.

Evelyn is seen with her hair blowing in the wind, with flames superimposed on top.