Party Games

INT. JAMES HOUSE- MADELINES BEDROOM- NIGHT

SILENT. DARK. A young girl sits at a small wooden desk along
the far wall. The desk lamp, supplying the only light.
Her room, a mess. Dirty clothes scattered along the floor.
An average teen girls bedroom. Posters of kittens and boy
bands cover every inch of the pink walls. The room of an
angel...
A pair of thin hands bring up a pink envelope to a set of
pink lips. The young girls tongue sticks out as she licks
the lip of the envelope.
She gently places the envelope onto the top of the messy
desk and slides her fingers along the lip, sealing it
tightly.
The desk is covered in pink envelopes and handwritten
invitations. The invitations, a bright pink. Curly, cursive
handwriting...every "i" dotted with a heart.
"MADELINES SWEET SIXTEEN!" is written in big, curly letters
at the top of the invitations.
The girls thin hands reach to a yearbook beside her along
the edge of the desk. She grabs it and lifts the hardcover
open...to a marked page.
Her dark eyes stare down and slowly widen...as her finger
runs along a black and white picture of...
SCARLET REINER. Scarlets perfect smile and her perfect
hair...staring back at her. A thick, red "X" is drawn over
her picture.
The young woman bites her lip...staring down at the picture
in silence...
A thin smile forms along the young girls lips as she turns
to the next page...to see a picture of BILLY HARTLEY. His
dimples, sitting on his rosy cheeks. His hair, slicked back.
A thick, red heart is drawn around him. The word "LOVE" is
scribbled around the heart, again and again.
The young woman then flips to the next page...to see a
picture of TARA MYERS and AUBREY HAMPTON standing beside
eachother in a snapshot. Both in cheerleading uniforms.
Both, glowing smiles and thick, beautiful locks of hair
hanging down their shoulders.
A thick, red heart is drawn around them. The word "BFFS
4EVER" is written around the heart...
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2.

WE pan up...to see the face...of MADELINE JAMES. Sixteen.

She smiles softly as she moves her hair from her face,
staring down at the invitations.
A sweet girl. Someone who looks as if they couldnt hurt a
fly. Her beauty, not yet blossomed. A girl who has always
been one step behind...every time.
She slowly grabs a ballpoint pen, and begins to write names
on each envelope. She writes Billy...slowly and carefully,
each curve and curl perfect. Topping it off with a heart,
dotting the "i".
She then sits back in her chair...and stares down at the
envelopes. All of them, with the same curly writing...
"BILLY", "TARA", "AUBREY", "JOEY", "VERONICA", "MARK",
"NATALIE"...all written on each of the invitation envelopes.
She slowly POPS the cap back onto the pen as a soft smile
spreads across her face.
SMASH CUT TO BLACK
DISSOLVE TO
TITLE CARD: 2 WEEKS LATER
EXT. REINER HOUSE- FRONT- NIGHT
SILENT. SERENE. A full moon sits high in the sky as dark,
ominous clouds dance across its glowing facet. We PAN DOWN
to see the Reiner house. Built of two stories. Large. The
all American dream.
Shutters. Large, pearly white windows. A wooden oak front
door. A white, picket fence lines the entire property.
Secluded. Not a house for miles. Away from the lights and
loud sounds of the inner city.
The dirt driveway that leads to the house is stretched out
over a grassy field. An old, wooden shed sits a few feet to
the right of the driveway. A perfect country home. Peaceful.
Relaxing.
INT. REINER HOUSE- KITCHEN- NIGHT
A pair of thin hands slowly adjust a plate of beef and
vegetable shish cabobs on a large, glass plate. Sharp,
wooden sticks pierce through the center of them.

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3.

WE PAN UP to see the angelic face of SCARLET REINER. Sixteen

years old. Smart and kind. A bit timid and reserved. Forced
to grow up. She didnt have a choice...
A pair of hands then wrap around her eyes from behind, as a
wide smile spreads across her face.
SARAH (O.S.)
Guess who...
Scarlet giggles as the hands lower from her eyes and she
turns to see her mother, SARAH REINER, standing behind her.
Sarah is thirty-five years old. Aged gracefully. Beautiful.
A good mother who would do anything for her daughter.
SARAH (CONTD)
How is it going down there?
SCARLET
Good.
SARAH
Did Billy show up?
Scarlet blushes as she turns away and continues to fiddle
with the shish cabobs.
SCARLET
(smirks)
Yes! Be a little quieter, will ya?
Sarah steps up to the counter beside Scarlet as she smiles
at her daughter.
SARAH
Thats exciting! And you thought he
wouldnt!
SCARLET
(trembling hands)
Im so nervous.
SARAH
Why? If he likes you, he likes you.
If he doesnt...then thats his
loss.
SCARLET
(turns to Sarah)
I know. I just...I like him. A lot.

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4.
SARAH
I know you do. Just be yourself.
And have a good time. Itll all
fall into place.

Sarah walks around the counter and sits at the bar across
from Scarlet.
SARAH (CONTD)
Now, I know you said you were too
old for presents...but...
SCARLET
(smiles)
Mom...
Sarah SMIRKS as she pulls a small box from her pocket and
slides it across the counter. Scarlet smiles as she grabs
the box and slowly opens it.
She smiles as she looks inside to see a golden heart locket
inside.
SARAH
I know it isnt much and you really
wanted a car. But...you know our
situation right now is tight. I
wanted to get you something. I
mean, its your sixteenth birthday.
SCARLET
(smiles)
I love it.
SARAH
(stands)
Really?
SCARLET
Yeah. Help me...
Scarlet takes it out of the box as Sarah walks up behind
her. Sarah moves Scarlets hair away from her neck as she
hooks the necklace around Scarlets neck.
Scarlet turns and looks to her mother as Sarah smiles.
SCARLET (CONTD)
How does it look?
SARAH
(smiles)
Beautiful. Really.

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5.

SCARLET
(fiddles with locket)
Thank you. I love you, mom. You
really didnt have to.
SARAH
But I wanted to. I know...I know
weve been through a lot here
lately.
Scarlets smile fades as she looks down and away from her
mother.
SARAH (CONTD)
I just dont want you to ever
forget how much I love you. And how
much your father did, too.
Scarlet slowly looks up and softly smiles at her mother.
Scarlet eyes grow teary as she wraps her arms around her
mother tightly.
Sarah smiles to herself as she wraps her arms around her
daughter, holding her tightly...as her eyes grow teary.
SCARLET
Thank you.
Sarah pulls away from her daughter and smiles at her as she
wipes her eyes.
SARAH
God, dont make me cry.
Scarlet smirks as she wipes her own teary eyes.
SARAH (CONTD)
No! No! Dont ruin your makeup.
Scarlet laughs as she stares back at her mother. TARA MYERS
then peeks around the kitchen doorway as she stares at Sarah
and Scarlet.
Tara is sixteen years old. Quirky and funny. Very outgoing
and outspoken. A loyal best friend to Scarlet.
TARA
Girl, hurry up!
Taras eyes then widen as she spots Scarlets mother.

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6.
TARA (CONTD)
(steps into kitchen)
OH, sorry. I didnt mean to
interrupt.
SARAH
No, youre fine, Tara.

Scarlet looks away from Tara and back to her mother.

SARAH (CONTD)
Go on. Enjoy your party.
Sarah grabs Scarlets hands tightly as they smile at each
other.
SARAH (CONTD)
Happy Birthday, Scarlet.
INT. JAMES HOUSE- LIVING ROOM- NIGHT
A large grandfather clock sits in the corner of the James
house living room. The pendlum, swinging back and forth. The
entire house, silent...except for the TICKING of the clock.
TICK!
TICK!
TICK!
Madeline sits in a floral patterned lounge chair. The living
room, outdated and vintage. The shag carpet, a light brown.
The walls, a deep, dark red. Ballons are scattered all along
the floor.
Streamers are draped along the ceiling, from one end to the
other. Madeline picks at the seams of the armrest as she
stares forward...directly at the front door ahead.
The silence surrounds her. Her eyes creep to their
corners...and stare at the time. The pendalum, swinging back
and forth.
Her eyes then dart to the front door...as tears slowly begin
to fill them. She stares ahead...as she smooths her hands
over her party dress.
Her hair, curled and pampered. Her makeup, thick. Blue
eyeshadow surrounds her eyes and a thick, pink gloss rolls
between her lips as she rubs them together.
TICK!
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7.

TICK!
TICK!
Her eyes then dart back to their corners, to see the
clock...the same time displayed. Eight-thirty...
Her bottom lip begins to tremble as she looks back to the
front door. Not a soul in sight. Silence surrounds her
slowly as tears slowly trickle down her cheeks.
INT. REINER HOUSE- BASEMENT- NIGHT
Scarlet and Tara walk from the basement stairs as MUSIC
THUMPS through the large room. Scarlet holds the plate of
shish cabobs in her hands.
Scarlet looks over to an old couch in the corner as AUBREY
HAMPTON and JOEY ASHTON make out passionately. Their bodies,
wrapped tightly around one another as their lips devour each
other.
TARA
(smirks, to Joey and Aubrey)
God, Aubrey. Lets not get knocked
up before prom!
Aubrey pulls her mouth from Joey as she laughs with Joey.
Aubrey Hampton is sixteen. Gorgeous. A big flirt and a girl
who loves to have a good time.
AUBREY
Ha! Ha! Funny!
Aubrey stands and walks over towards Tara, leaving Joey on
the couch, sitting next to BILLY HARTLEY.
JOEY
She just wishes she could have a
taste of this!
TARA
Ew. Gag me.
JOEY
I knew you were into that.
Tara rolls her eyes as she turns away and holds her middle
finger up...following Scarlet and Aubrey to the food table
along the far wall.
Joey turns and looks to Billy beside him. Joey is sixteen. A
crazy guy who loves to goof around and make people laugh.
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8.

Billy is also sixteen. The boy next door. Cute, sweet, and
funny. Somewhat shy, but his killer smile makes all the
girls swoon.
JOEY
Why dont you go talk to her, man?
BILLY
Shes busy.
JOEY
That whole "mysterious silent type"
thing you got going on wont work
forever, man.
BILLY
Says the guy who just got his first
girlfriend.
JOEY
(smirks)
Says the guy who hasnt had a
girlfriend in three years!
BILLY
Im just...I dont wanna look like
a fool.
JOEY
Whats the worst that can happen?
She rejects you? So what? At least
you can say you tried. Thats how I
got Aubrey. I just said...fuck
it...and did it.
BILLY
(looks down)
I wish it was that easy for me.
JOEY
It could be. If you didnt make
everything so damn complicated.
BILLY
(smirks)
Whats that supposed to mean?
JOEY
You think too much. Just...go with
your gut. Just...whatever feels
right in that moment...do it. Dont
be scared, man. Take a chance.

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9.

BILLY
(nods)
Maybe.
JOEY
(smirks)
Maybe. See how far "maybe" gets
you.
Billy laughs with Joey as he looks across the room and
stares at Scarlet as she sets the plate onto the table.
INT. JAMES HOUSE- LIVING ROOM- NIGHT
Madeline paces back and forth, kicking the ballons out of
her way. Her chest heaves up and down as the thick, warm
tears trickle from her eyes.
She grinds her teeth together, her fists clenched at her
sides. She then rushes to the front door...and yanks it
open.
She looks out to the deserted front lawn. Nothing. No one.
Madeline then SLAMS the door as she turns and darts from it.
She then lets out a blood curdling scream...
MADELINE
(crying, anger)
AHHHH!
INT. REINER HOUSE- BASEMENT- NIGHT
Scarlet stands at the food table, setting the plate down
filled with the shish cabobs. The table is covered with
plastic cups, glass bottles of Root Beer, bags of chips, and
bowls of candies.
Tara and Aubrey stand beside her, sipping from their cups as
they stare at Joey and Billy from across the room.
TARA
What do you think theyre talking
about?
AUBREY
(smirks)
Their latest wet dream.
Scarlet giggles with Tara as she turns and follows their
gaze to Billy and Joey.

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INT. JAMES HOUSE- LIVING ROOM- NIGHT
Madeline CRIES hysterically as she kicks the ballons,
stomping on them...as they POP one by one.
MADELINE
AHHH!
Madeline KICKS a small table with three wrapped presents on
them. They tumble to the floor as Madeline turns and kicks
them. They scatter across the floor as she SCREAMS in anger.
She then rips a large banner streamed up along the wall that
reads "HAPPY BIRTHDAY MADELINE!". She tears it, shredding it
to pieces as they fall to her feet.
Madeline then plops down into the lounge chair as she leans
forward, rocking back and forth. She runs her fingers
through her thick, curled hair...as she tightens her grip on
her locks...and rips.
She tilts her head up, her teet grinding together...as she
rips the strands and chunks of hair from her head. They rip
from her scalp as she continues to rock in the chair...back
and forth...back and forth.
Her eyes stare ahead and burn into the front door...
INT. REINER HOUSE- BASEMENT- NIGHT
Scarlet, Tara, and Aubrey stand at the snack table. They all
drink from solo cups as they chat.
TARA
I just dont understand guys.
AUBREY
Were not supposed to.
SCARLET
Tara, what happened to Josh? I
thought you two were hitting it
off.
AUBREY
(smirks)
More like hit it, then quit it.
TARA
(shoves Aubrey playfully,
smiles)
Fuck you!

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11.

SCARLET
Was it good?
AUBREY
(smirks)
Is it ever?
Tara and Aubrey giggle together as Scarlets smile fades.
SCARLET
I wouldnt know...
Tara and Aubrey both smile at Scarlet as she grabs a cup of
soda and sips it.
AUBREY
If you actually made a move on
Billy and told him how you felt,
you would!
SCARLET
Its not that simple.
TARA
What do you mean?
SCARLET
I mean, weve known each other
since, like, sixth grade. Weve
been friends...and I just...I dont
wanna screw that all up.
AUBREY
Me and Joey were friends.
TARA
Yeah, thats a relationship starts.
You become friends and see where it
goes from there.
SCARLET
Aubrey, when did you know that
Joey...was the one? Ya know...
AUBREY
Honestly, when I kissed him for the
first time. It just
felt...different. More real.
TARA
So when you kissed Mike, and Chad,
and Blake, and Ross...did it feel
different, too?
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12.

Scarlet and Tara laugh together as Aubrey rolls her eyes.

She looks back to Billy and Joey as they talk on the couch.
AUBREY
Oh, shut up! (PAUSE) But no. Its
different with him. I dont know
how to explain it.
TARA
Scarlet, you need to kiss a guy
first before you even consider
doing it.
AUBREY
(shocked)
Youve never even kissed a boy?!
SCARLET
(blushes)
Jake Palmer...
TARA
Yeah, in kindergarten!
AUBREY
Why have you never told me this?
SCARLET
I dont know! I felt like it wasnt
need to know information! I mean,
until I kiss Billy...I wont really
know how I feel.
AUBREY
Well...
Aubrey grabs an empty bottle of Root Beer...and holds it up.
AUBREY (CONTD)
Lets find out.
Aubrey smiles coyly as Tara and Scarlet. Tara smiles widely
as Scarlets eyes widen as grows worried.
VERONICA (O.S.)
The party is here!
Scarlet, Aubrey, and Tara all turn to see VERONICA FOX strut
from the basement stairs and towards them. She carries a
bottle of champagne.
MARK DONAHUE and NATALIE SHARPE follow her towards the snack
table.

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13.

SCARLET
Veronica, I told you no booze! My
mom is upstairs!
VERONICA
I made sure the coast was clear!
Dont stress, girl!
Scarlet shakes her head as Aubrey snatches the bottle from
her and begins to untie the top.
AUBREY
Thank God for you. Really.
Veronica giggles as she turns to Mark beside her.
VERONICA
Guys, Im sure you all know Mark.
He just transfered from Buffalo.
MARK
(extends hand)
Hi, its nice to meet you.
Scarlet and Taras eyes widen as they both shake his hand.
TARA
Wow, so proper! (smiles) Im
Tara...this is Scarlet.
MARK
Oh, the birthday girl, I pressume?
SCARLET
Yeah...the big sixteen.
Mark glashes a gorgeous smile. Mark is a city boy stuck in a
small town. Beautiful, head to toe.
Veronica is sixteen. A total wildcard. A party girl who is
always the life of the party.
VERONICA
(motions to Natalie)
And this is my cousin, Natalie.
NATALIE
Hi. Im sorry, I felt weird about
coming...but Veronica insisted.
SCARLET
Oh, no! Its no problem at all. The
more the merrier!
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14.

Natalie is like the girl next door. Very outgoing. A

friendly face. Someone who would be easy to talk to.
Sixteen, yet mature and driven.
Aubrey bites at the cap of the wine, struggling to get it
open.
NATALIE
(hands present)
I figured I might as well bring a
gift since Im imposing.
SCARLET
(giggles)
Oh, my gosh! You didnt have to do
that!
TARA
Well, any friend of Veronicas is a
friend of ours.
Natalie smiles as as Veronica wraps her arm around her. Mark
turns and walks towards the guys in the far corner.
VERONICA
So, did we miss anything?
AUBREY
Just girl talk.
VERONICA
(to Natalie)
Scarlets in love with Billy.
Scarlet gasps as she hits Veronica playfully.
SCARLET
Yes, tell everyone my buisness.
NATALIE
(zips mouth)
Oh, its OK. My lips are sealed.
Now, which one is he?
Veronica turns with Natalie and looks at Billy, Joey, and
Mark.
VERONICA
The one in the middle.
NATALIE
Damn, hes cute. I dont blame you.

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15.

TARA
We were actually about to play spin
the bottle.
Tara glares to Scarlet
TARA (CONTD)
As much as Scarlet hates the idea.
VERONICA
Oh my God! Yes!
NATALIE
(to Scarlet)
Hey, this is your chance.
SCARLET
I dont...wanna make him
uncomfortable.
AUBREY
(struggling with bottle)
Come on, Scarlet! Youre never
going to get this opportunity
again.
TARA
Exactly! Take it while you got it.
Scarlet bites her lip nervously as she glances over to stare
at Billy beside Mark and Joey...
INT. JAMES HOUSE- KITCHEN- NIGHT
Madeline STOMPS into the kitchen, her hair messy and matted.
Makeup, running down her cheeks. Her mascara, smudged. Her
eyeshadow, running.
She stops at a wooden door in front of her. Three different
locks secure the door from the outside. She unlocks each
one, her hands tearing at the metal locks.
She then yanks the door open...and stares inside to see
darkness.
A set of stairs lead down to the basement far below. She
stares down as the kitchen light shines into the staircase.
The only visible steps are the first two...the rest...hidden
in the darkness.

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16.

MADELINE
(sobbing)
Bo?
SILENCE...
MADELINE (CONTD)
BO?!
INT. JAMES HOUSE- BASEMENT STAIRCASE- NIGHT
Madeline grabs at the small wooden shelf mounted on the wall
inside the basement stairwell. She grabs a small
flashlight...and turns it on...to reveal...
A tall, thin figure...hidden in the shadows...standing just
a few steps below her...staring back at her.
BO JAMES...Madelines older brother. Hidden. Locked away.
And for a good reason...
She stares at him in silence as she CRIES. She wipes the
back of her hand across her cheek as she hangs her head
down. She then slowly looks up, her matted hair hanging in
her face...
MADELINE
(crying, angry)
I need your help...
INT. REINER HOUSE- BASEMENT- NIGHT
Scarlet, Joey, Tara, Billy, Veronica, Natalie, and Mark all
sit in a circle in the center of the basement. Aubrey places
the empty Root Beer bottle in the center of the circle, as
she sits down in her spot in the middle of Tara and Joey.
Billy is sitting across from Scarlet. Scarlet looks up, as
her eyes meet with Billys. He quickly blushes and looks
down. Scarlet smiles to herself as she looks to Aubrey.
AUBREY
So...does everybody know the rules?
Joey, Tara, Billy, and Scarlet all nod softly as Aubreys
eyes scan the circle. Veronica gives a thumbs up as Natalie
and Mark both nod.
AUBREY (CONTD)
Good. Now, Ill go first.

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17.

Aubrey leans forward, and spins the bottle. It spins around

and around in the center of the circle. It slowly comes to a
stop...and points to Tara.
TARA
(laughs)
Oh my God!
JOEY
Lesbihonest! You have to do it! You
have to!
MARK
Well, this party just got good!
Joey, Billy, and Mark all laugh along with Scarlet as they
stare at Tara and Aubrey. Veronica covers her mouth as she
laughs hysterically.
TARA
No! No! Hell no!
AUBREY
Oh, my God! Tara, come on! Its
just a game!
VERONICA
You have to! You have to!
JOEY
I think I had a dream about this
the other night!
SCARLET
(smirks)
Oh God!
TARA
(to Joey)
Youre disgusting!
JOEY
Hey, take it as a compliment!
Aubrey looks to Tara next to her...as she smiles.
AUBREY
Two seconds, tops.
TARA
(nervous)
Oh God...fine!

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18.

Joey CHEERS as Billy laughs next to him. Scarlet shakes her

head to herself as she covers her eyes with her hands.
Tara and Aubrey both turn to each other...as they giggle
uncontrollably.
AUBREY
OK...ready?
TARA
(smirks)
NO!
Aubrey and Tara giggle with the others as they both
straighten up...getting serious.
AUBREY
OK! OK! Everybody stop!
Aubrey clears her throat as Tara closes her eyes. Aubrey
slowly leans forward, her face inching closer and closer.
Tara does the same...
Veronicas mouth drops open...as she
watches...waiting...ready...
Aubrey and Taras mouths...inching closer and closer. Joey
watches with wide eyes...as Scarlet smiles widely...
Their lips then touch, as they kiss each other gently. Tara
and Aubrey then pull away from each other...as Joey and
Scarlet clap and cheer.
TARA
Fuck you guys!
The group giggles as Aubrey and Tara turn forward and back
into the circle.
AUBREY
Better than you, Joey.
JOEY
Bullshit!
AUBREY
OK! Joey, youre turn!
Joey smiles to himself as he leans forward, and spins the
bottle. It spins, around and around, as Billy, Scarlet,
Aubrey, Mark, Natalie, and Veronica all wait...as it slowly
comes to a stop...and points to...
BILLY.
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19.

Tara and Aubrey LAUGH hysterically as Scarlet smiles,

covering her mouth as she giggles.
JOEY
No! No! No fucking way!
AUBREY
You have to do it! You have to!
TARA
Yeah, dont be a pussy, Joey!
Billy shakes his head to himself as he laughs.
MARK
You asked for this one, man!
NATALIE
I thought this was supposed to be a
normal party?!
Natalie giggles beside Veronica.
JOEY
Its totally different! NO! NO!
AUBREY
Oh, bullshit, babe! How is it any
different!
JOEY
(giggles)
I hate all of you!
AUBREY
(chanting)
Do it! Do it!
TARA
(chanting)
Do it! Do it!
Joey turns and looks to Billy to his left...as Billy giggles
and shakes his head.
BILLY
(giggles, slowly leans away)
No, man! No! No!
JOEY
(grabs Billys head)
Oh, dont be a pussy!

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20.

Joey then slams his lips onto Billys as he pulls his face
to his own. Joey then releases Billy and smiles as he pulls
away.
Billy LAUGHS hysterically with the group as he wipes his
lips ferociously.
AUBREY
Oh, my God! That was amazing!
TARA
Best. Night. Ever!
Scarlet shakes her head to herself as she giggles.
TARA (CONTD)
Alright, Scarlet. Youre move.
Scarlets smile fades...as her eyes drift to Billy. Billy
stares at her, his kind eyes burning into her. He slowly
smiles...as she reaches forward...and spins the glass
bottle.
The group stares forward to the center of the circle...as
the bottle spins, around and around.
Scarlets eyes dart up to Veronica and Natalie. They both
smile coyly at her. Natalie winks as Scarlet giggles
silently to herself.
Scarlet bites her lip nervously...as the bottle slows down.
It spins...slower and slower...and then comes to a stop.
Scarlet smiles to herself...as her eyes drift up...
To see the bottle, pointed directly at Billy who sits across
from her...
AND A DARK FIGURE...DRESSED IN ALL BLACK...A MASK COVERING
THEIR FACE...WITH A LARGE AX IN THEIR HANDS...
THE FIGURE, STANDING DIRECTLY BEHIND BILLY. Scarlets mouth
drops open...
AS THE FIGURE RAISES THE AX, AND SWINGS IT DOWN ONTO
BILLY...
THE AX CHOPS INTO THE TOP OF BILLYS HEAD...AND SLIDES
THROUGH HIS SKULL...SPLITTING HIS ENTIRE HEAD IN HALF.
SCARLET
AHHHH!

(CONTINUED)

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21.

BILLYS HEAD SPLITS IN TWO, BOTH HALVES FALL TO THE SIDE AS

THE FIGURE RIPS THE AX OUT.
Aubrey, Tara, Joey, Natalie, Mark, and Veronica all look to
the figure as Billys dead body falls to the side and onto
the floor. Scarlet is frozen in terror...as she stares
forward.
Joey grabs Aubreys hand and drags her away from the figure
and towards the closet behind them.
JOEY
RUN, BABE! RUN!
Tara rushes after them as Joey yanks the closet door open.
Joey, Aubrey, and Tara all rush inside as they SLAM the door
SHUT behind them.
Veronica turns onto all fours and crawls away from the
figure as Natalie runs across the room.
Veronica crawls along the basement floor, faster and faster.
The figure then charges after her, and swings the ax down.
THE BLADE CHOPS INTO THE CENTER OF VERONICAS BACK. SHE
SCREAMS IN AGONY AS SHE IS PINNED DOWN ONTO HER STOMACH.
VERONICA
AHHH!
THE FIGURE RIPS THE AX OUT OF HER BACK, AND SWINGS IT DOWN
ONCE MORE...IMPALING IT INTO THE BACK OF HER SKULL.
Blood gushes onto the floor as the figure looks up...leaving
the ax sticking out of Veronicas head...to see Mark running
towards them...a broken Root Beer bottle in his hand.
MARK
WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU?! YOU CRAZY
BASTARD!
MARK SWINGS THE END OF THE BROKEN BOTTLE AT THE FIGURE. THE
FIGURE THEN GRABS MARKS WRIST, AND TWISTS IT. BREAKING IT.
MARK (CONTD)
AHHH!
A BONE BUSTS THROUGH MARKS WRIST AS THE FIGURE THEN GRABS
THE BROKEN BOTTLE, AND STABS THE SHARP, BROKEN END INTO THE
CENTER OF MARKS THROAT. THE MOUTH OF THE BOTTLE STICKING
OUT THROUGH HIS THROAT.

(CONTINUED)

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22.

Mark turns around, as he claws at his throat. Blood gushes

down his chest, his eyes wide...as he stumbles towards
Scarlet who sits ahead of him on the floor.
MARK THEN FALLS FORWARD AND ON TOP OF SCARLET, PINNING HER
DOWN ONTO THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
BLOOD THEN GUSHES THROUGH THE MOUTH OF THE BOTTLE THAT
STICKS OUT THROUGH THE CENTER OF MARKS THROAT, AND SPILLS
ALL OVER SCARLETS FACE.
SCARLET
AHHH!
Natalie rushes along the basement as the figure charges
after her. The figure then snatches the back of Natalies
hair, and drags her back.
NATALIE
AHHH! NO! NO!
THE FIGURE THEN SLAMS NATALIE FACE FIRST INTO THE PUNCH BOWL
IN THE CENTER OF THE FOOD TABLE. BUBBLES BURST THROUGH THE
PUNCH AS NATALIE DROWNS AND SCREAMS UNDER THE PUNCH.
THE FIGURE THEN GRABS TWO SHISH CABOBS AND STABS THEM INTO
THE BACK OF HER HEAD...
THE FIGURE THEN LIFTS NATALIE UP BY THE BACK OF HER HAIR AND
PULLS HER FACE UP AND OUT OF THE PUNCH BOWL...TO REVEAL...
THE SHARP END OF THE TWO SHISH CABOBS...STICKING OUT THROUGH
HER EYES...BLOOD GUSHING FROM HER EYE SOCKETS AND DOWN HER
CHEST.
Blood drenched Scarlet shoves Joeys dead body off of her as
she scoots away along the basement floor. She looks to see
the figure release Natalies hair, dropping her dead body to
the floor.
SCARLET
AHHH! OH GOD! NO! AHHH!
Scarlet turns and stands...running towards the stairs ahead.
SCARLET (CONTD)
MOM! MOM!

23.

INT. REINER HOUSE- BASEMENT STAIRS- NIGHT

Scarlet rushes up the stairs, as the figure grabs her ankle.
Scarlet falls forward and onto the stairs.
She turns onto her back, as she stares at the masked figure.
Scarlet then kicks the figure in the face.
The figure rolls down the stairs and slams onto the basement
floor. Scarlet SOBS hysterically as she turns and crawls up
the stairs as quickly as she can.
INT. REINER HOUSE- HALLWAY- NIGHT
Scarlet pushes the basement door open, and crawls into the
hallway. She turns on the floor, and SLAMS the basement door
shut. She turns the lock as...
THE AX BLADE CHOPS THROUGH THE WOODEN DOOR FROM THE OTHER
SIDE, ONLY INCHES FROM HER FACE.
SCARLET
AHHH!
Scarlet scoots away along the floor, her entire body blood
soaked...as the figure chops and chops at the basement door
from the other side. Pieces of wood fall to the floor as the
ax continues to chop and chop at the wood.
Scarlet quickly turns on the floor and dashes up. She rushes
down the hallway and towards the kitchen as tears stream
down her bloody face.
SCARLET (CONTD)
MOM! MOM!
INT. REINER HOUSE- KITCHEN- NIGHT
Scarlet rushes through the doorway of the kitchen...and
slips. She falls onto the tile floor...to see blood all
around her.
She then glances up...to see...
HER MOTHER, SARAH, HANGING FROM THE COIL CORD OF THE PHONE
MOUNTED ON THE WALL BESIDE HER...THE CORD WRAPPED TIGHTLY
AROUND HER NECK...HER LEGS, KICKED OUT, RESTING ON THE
FLOOR. A LARGE BUTCHER KNIFE STICKS OUT FROM HER CHEST. HER
BODY COVERED IN BLOOD.

(CONTINUED)

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24.

SCARLET
(sobs)
NO! AHHHH!
Scarlet quickly stands and covers her mouth as she backs
away and out of the kitchen.
INT. REINER HOUSE- HALLWAY- NIGHT
Scarlet spins around and rushes down the hallway and towards
the front door ahead.
She snatches a set of car keys hanging on a hook by the
door, and yanks the front door open.
She begins to run out through the front door...as she stops
in her tracks...to see...
MADELINE...HOLDING A BUTCHER KNIFE...STANDING RIGHT OUTSIDE
THE DOOR...STARING DIRECTLY AT HER.
SCARLET
AHH!
SCARLET SLAMS THE DOOR SHUT BEHIND HER AND TURNS THE LOCK.
SHE QUICKLY RUNS DOWN THE HALLWAY AND AWAY FROM THE FRONT
DOOR AS...
THE FIGURES ARM REACHES OUT FROM AROUND THE CORNER,
CLOTHESLINING HER. SCARLET SLAMS ONTO THE
FLOOR...UNCONSCIOUS.
SMASH CUT TO BLACK
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. REINER HOUSE- BASEMENT- NIGHT
SCARLETS P.O.V. - MOVING
Heavy eyelids flutter open. Sticky eyelashes, stuck
together...through the blood and tears.
Scarlets foggy vision slowly clears...to see...
Joey, Tara, and Aubrey...all sitting in a circle beside her.
Their hands, tied behind their backs. Their mouths, secured
with duct tape.
Tears flood down their faces as they all look to Scarlet as
she wakes up.
(CONTINUED)

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25.

BACK TO SCENE
Scarlets red eyes continue to flutter open as she looks
around. They all sit in a circle in the center of the dark
basement. Scarlets mouth is taped shut.
She looks back to see her own hands, tied and secured with a
thick piece of rope. Her entire face, hair, and party dress
is still covered in dried blood.
Aubrey SCREAMS under the tape covering her lips as she tugs
at the rope securing her hands behind her.
Scarlet closes her eyes tightly as tears stream down her
cheeks. Joey withers beside Aubrey in the circle, a large
bloody bruise along his forehead...
Scarlets eyes then dart to the dark staircase.
CLICK!
CLICK!
CLICK!
The sound of a pair of high heels sound off from the wooden
stairs...as the footsteps grow closer and closer...
Scarlet, Aubrey, Joey, and Tara all watch in terror
as...Madeline steps off of the last step. Her eyes, glued on
them in the circle.
She is still wearing her poofy party dress, a bow still in
her hair. A birthday girl sash is stretched along her chest
and drapes over her shoulder.
MADELINE
(smiles softly)
I guess I forgot to R.S.V.P., now
didnt I?
Scarlets eyes widen as Madeline slowly walks towards the
circle.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Thats so rude, I know. But...I
figured, hey...I guess that makes
us all even now, right?
Madeline giggles to herself as she steps into the center of
the circle, turning slowly...looking down at Joey, Tara,
Aubrey...and finally Scarlet.

(CONTINUED)

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26.

MADELINE (CONTD)
Birthday girl...
Scarlets eyes widen as tears stream down her cheeks.
Madeline slowly kneels down in front of her...and reaches
towards her face.
Scarlet flinches...as Madelines smile fades.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Dont be scared...yet.
Madeline softly grabs the edge of the duct tape securing
Scarlets mouth. She gently peels it off as Scarlet inhales
deeply. She stares back at Madeline, terrified.
SCARLET
(crying)
What...what do you want, Madeline?
Madeline smiles as she stares back at Scarlet, her eyes
burning into her.
MADELINE
(teary eyes)
All I wanted...was one day...one
single day. (nods) And then the
popular girl...she won again.
Scarlet stares at Madeline, tears dripping down her rosy
cheeks.
MADELINE (CONTD)
I guessed I was cursed from the
start, right? Both of us having the
same birthday. Both of us having a
party. I guess I should have known
better.
Madeline slowly stands.
SCARLET
(crying)
Madeline...please...please dont
hurt us.
MADELINE
(shakes head)
Youve always had it all. The
friends. The cute boy.
Madeline then leans down, inches from Scarlets face.

(CONTINUED)

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27.

MADELINE (CONTD)
(angry)
BUT WHEN IS IT MY TURN, HUH?!
WHEN?!
Scarlet flinches in terror as she turns her face away,
Madelines mouth inches from her cheek.
MADELINE (CONTD)
(leans up)
Tonight was supposed to be my
night! Tonight was supposed to be
everything!
Madelines chest heaves up and down as she glares down at
Scarlet.
MADELINE (CONTD)
(crying)
I sat there...for hours...waiting.
And praying. And hoping that I was
wrong.
Madeline turns and looks down at Aubrey, Tara, and Joey
sitting around the circle.
MADELINE (CONTD)
(sobbing)
But you all did what I knew you
would, deep down inside. (PAUSE)
Push me to the side. Laugh at me
like you always do! Leave in the
corner as if Im invisible! Well
NOT anymore!
Aubrey jerks at the rope binding her wrists as Tara stares
up at Madeline in terror.
MADELINE (CONTD)
(turns to Scarlet)
And then you got Billy wrapped
around your fucking little finger!
(PAUSE) God forbid, let Madeline
win once! Let her have the guy!
(PAUSE) I wish you could live my
life for one fucking day! To feel
what I feel!
Scarlet trembles in terror as Madeline walks towards her
sitting spot.

(CONTINUED)

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28.
MADELINE (CONTD)
(turns to entire circle)
And this was my one night...my one
shot. (PAUSE) And I bet not one of
you even looked twice at the
invitations. You saw my name...and
went straight to the god damn
trash.

Madeline nods to herself as her teary eyes scan from Joey to

Tara to Aubrey.
MADELINE (CONTD)
(wipes eyes)
So, I figured...me and Scarlet
could have a little double birthday
party.
Madeline turns to Scarlet as she edges towards her.
MADELINE (CONTD)
I hope you dont mind...
Scarlet stares at her in tears. Madeline mocks her, poking
out her bottom lip.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Is this not what you had in mind?
SCARLET
(crying)
Just let us go...please. We
wont...we wont say anything. I
promise.
MADELINE
(walks around Scarlet)
Its too late for all that.
Madeline smiles as she sits down beside Scarlet and wraps
her arm around her. Madeline pulls Scarlet tightly to her
side as she looks around the circle.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Were all here to have a good time!
Now come on! Get into the party
spirit! (PAUSE) You and me only
turn sixteen once! Lets make
this...a party...no one will EVER
forget! Huh? What do you say?
Scarlet stares forward, her eyes drifting from Joey to Tara
to Aubrey...as they all shake and tremble in terror.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

29.

MADELINE (CONTD)
(to Scarlet)
Now, should I remind you...that
this is not only your party...but
mine, as well.
Madeline stands up and moves to the center of the circle.
MADELINE
So, Scarlet...its
you can cry if you
But...its also my

(CONTD)
your party...and
want to.
party...and...

Madeline pulls out a butcher knife from the lace bow tied
around the waist of her party dress.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Youll die if I want you to.
Aubrey, Tara, and Joey all wiggle and scream in terror under
the tape as Madeline smiles. She runs the large blade down
her chest and along the front of her dress.
MADELINE (CONTD)
(giggles)
Now! I assume you all met Bo?
Right?!
Scarlets chest heaves up and down as she looks to the
corner of the room...to see the tall, thin figure. A mask
covering his face. His back, resting against the wall. A
large shotgun, held tightly in his hands.
Madeline walks around the circle, toying with the large
butcher knife in her hands. A wide smile on her face.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Hes my brother, and he decided to
join the party tonight! Now, I must
warn you...if any of you get out of
line or refuse to participate in
this evenings festivities...well,
to put it lightly...Bo has a
terrible temper. (PAUSE) (giggles)
Remember that girl they found in
the park by the school two years
ago. You know, the one that was
strangled?
Madeline giggles as she sinks down beside Aubreys face,
giggling at her.

(CONTINUED)

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30.

MADELINE (CONTD)
Yeah, that was Bo. He broke through
the barred window in the basement.
(PAUSE) (moves to Joey) OH, and the
guy they found last week stabbed to
death in the alley behind the
diner? Yep. Bo.
Madeline giggles as she moves to Scarlet and kneels down
beside her, her face inches from her cheek.
MADELINE (CONTD)
(to Scarlet)
And...your father...
Scarlets eyes widen as she stares forward.
MADELINE (CONTD)
(in Scarlets ear)
I dont know if Bo told me the
story too accurately...but your
father didnt suffer long. The
first bullet went right in between
his dark...gray...eyes.
Scarlets mouth drops open as she slowly looks to Madeline.
MADELINE (CONTD)
The newspaper called it a car
jacking gone wrong, right?
Madeline giggles as she stands and skips to the center of
the circle. Scarlet shakes her head to herself.
SCARLET
(tugs at ropes, sobbing)
Why?! Oh my God! Why?! Why?! Why
kill my dad?! WHY?! Why not just
come for me?! Huh?!
Madeline turns to Scarlet and smiles softly as she plays
with the knife in her hands.
MADELINE
Because I wanted to do you myself.
Scarlets eyes widen as her teeth grind together. Madeline
giggles as Scarlet shakes her head.
SCARLET
Youre pathetic! Youre sick!

(CONTINUED)

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31.

MADELINE
(rests blade against side of
head.)
I prefer eccentric. But, whichever
way you prefer to look at it!
(PAUSE) Id rather not get my hands
dirty if I dont have to. Bo is a
good dog...he attacks when told.
But tonight...those roles might
just switch.
Scarlet sobs as she stares up at Madeline. Madeline giggles
to herself as she turns away from Scarlet and looks around
to Joey, Tara, and Aubrey.
MADELINE (CONTD)
OK! So, is everyone ready to have
fun?! I know I am...
Madeline holds up the knife...and looks at her reflection in
the spotless, shimmering blade. She brushes her bangs from
her eyes...as Joey, Tara, and Aubrey all stare at her in
terror...and shake and cry in utter fear...
LATER
Madeline sits in the circle beside Scarlet. She stares
around the circle, her eyes drifting from Joey to Tara to
Aubrey. All of their mouths, uncovered.
Madeline places the large champagne bottle in the center of
the circle. Bo inches around the circle, the shotgun tightly
in his hands.
MADELINE (CONTD)
I assume none of you mind if you go
ahead and continue the game? Huh?
Joey glares at her as she smiles to everyone in the circle.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Guess not! So...Ill go first!
Madeline leans forward and spins the bottle. It spins,
around and around. Faster and faster.
MADELINE (CONTD)
And the lucky winner is...
The bottle comes to a slow stop...and lands on Joey. Joey
closes his eyes tightly as Madeline smiles coyly at him.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

32.

MADELINE (CONTD)
Well, well; isnt it your lucky
day.
Madeline crawls along the floor and across the circle
towards him.
JOEY
(furious)
Dont you fucking come near me, you
ugly bitch.
Madeline SMIRKS as she sits down in front of him.
MADELINE
Now, Joey. I dont think youre
really in the position to be
calling the shots. Do you? And Im
the birthday girl! I make the
rules, silly!
Joey glares at her, hatred in his eyes. Bo stops behind
Joey...and points the end of the shotgun to the back of his
neck. The cold steel, pressed tightly against his flesh.
Joeys eyes shut tightly as tears stream down his cheeks.
Aubrey cries beside him as Tara shakes her head to herself,
scared silent.
Madeline inches closer towards Joey as she reaches between
her breasts and brings out a tube of bright pink lip gloss.
She pops the cap off and applies it to her lips.
MADELINE (CONTD)
I never would have that that Joey
Asthon would be my first kiss!
Madeline pops the cap back onto the tube and shoves it back
down the front of her dress.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Are you ready for me?
Joey stares at her, his jaw tight. Madeline slowly leans
forward, her lips puckered. Her lips gently touch his,
moving passionately over his tight, closed lips.
Joey GROANS in disgust under his closed mouth as Madeline
kisses him, sloppy and wet. She then slowly inches away,
biting his bottom lip. She releases his lip as she slowly
sits up straight and smiles at him in satisfaction.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

33.

MADELINE (CONTD)
Now, that wasnt so bad. Now was
it?
Joey glares at her, furious. Madeline scoots away and sits
back into her spot in the circle.
MADELINE (CONTD)
OK! Now, lets let Bo have a turn!
Bo removes the gun from the back of Joeys neck. He stares
at her under the mask, hesitant.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Dont be scared, Bo! Come on! Spin!
Bo stands there, unsure...confused. Madeline smiles as she
leans forward and grabs the bottle.
MADELINE (CONTD)
OK! Ill spin for you! (PAUSE)
Sorry, guys! Hes a little shy!
Madeline spins the bottle. It spins, around and around.
Scarlet watches in terror as it slowly comes to a stop and
points directly at...
AUBREY.
Aubrey CRIES as she shakes her head to herself. She hangs
her head down as Madeline CLAPS to herself.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Yay! Just who I had in mind!
Madeline stands up as she rushes to Bos side. He holds the
gun tightly.
MADELINE (CONTD)
(grabs Bos arm)
Come on! Dont be so shy, Bo! We
talked about this!
JOEY
Dont you fucking touch her!
AUBREY
Please! Please! No!
Madeline leans Bo to Aubrey and sits him down in front of
her...the gun in his hands.

(CONTINUED)

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34.
MADELINE
(stands behind Aubrey)
Lucky girl! You get to be his
first! And a boy never forgets his
first!

Aubrey CRIES as she stares forward at Bo...and the mask

covering his face.
MADELINE (CONTD)
(combs Aubreys hair back)
OK, Bo...lift up your mask.
Bo hesitates...as he sets the gun down in his lap. Aubrey,
Tara, Joey, and Scarlet all stare in terror. Bo grabs the
bottom of his mask and rolls it up a few
inches...revealing...
His mouth and the bottom of his nose. His skin, covered in
burn scars. His mouth...disfigured. The left corner, tilted
up slightly. His dirty, rotting teeth visible above his
lower lip.
AUBREY
(crying)
Oh God! Oh God!
Madeline grabs Aubreys head, holding it still as she
withers in her spot.
MADELINE
Hes so handsome! Isnt he!
AUBREY
No! No! Please! Please!
MADELINE
Come on, Bo! Lay it on her! Kiss
her!
Bo hesitates...and then slowly leans forward.
AUBREY
(sobbing)
No! Please! Stay away from me!
Joey tugs and tugs at the ropes around his hands as Tara
SOBS beside him.
JOEY
Leave her alone! Stop! Stop it!
Madeline then tightens her grip on Aubreys head, and holds
her mouth open.
(CONTINUED)

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35.

AUBREY
NO! NO!
Bo kisses Aubrey, his burned, disfigured mouth smashing into
hers. His tongue, slithers and curls around the inside of
her open mouth.
Aubrey shakes as Madeline tightens her grip on Aubreys
head...holding her in place. Bo kisses her open mouth,
softly and passionately.
MADELINE
OK! Times up, stud!
Bo leans back as Aubrey cries and sobs. Madeline releases
her and leans down beside her.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Now see! That wasnt so bad! Hes
pretty good, huh?
Aubrey SOBS as she wipes her wet, saliva covered mouth along
her shoulder. Bo stands...as Aubrey claws at the rope around
her wrists, slowly loosing it...
Bo stands and rolls his mask back down over his mouth. He
stands and grips the gun tightly as he steps out of the
circle.
Madeline stands beside him...as she looks down at Scarlet,
Joey, Tara, and Aubrey in the circle.
MADELINE (CONTD)
OK! OK! Lets spice this party up a
bit. What do you all say?
The group stays silent as Madeline smiles and rushes towards
the corner of the basement. Scarlet eyes Tara next to her.
Tara looks at her, her eyes teary and red.
TARA
(whispers)
We have to get out of here...
SCARLET
(whispers)
I know...I know..
Madeline rushes back to the circle and steps into the middle
beside the bottle. She holds a small backpack in her hands.
She kneels down onto the floor and dumps the contents in the
bag out.

(CONTINUED)

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36.

A hammer, a butcher knife, a large pair of scissors, and a

hatchet fall out into the center of the circle.
Scarlets eyes widen as she watches Madeline place the
sinister items around the bottle. Madeline throws the
backpack across the room and sits back into her spot.
MADELINE
OK! So, were gonna change the
rules a bit! So, everyone will get
a turn...you spin...and whatever
weapon it lands on...you have to
use it on yourself...or on the
person of your choosing.
JOEY
What the fuck...
AUBREY
This is crazy! Please! Please just
let us go!
TARA
Oh my God! Please! Please stop!
MADELINE
Now, refusing to participate...
BO THEN COCKS THE SHOTGUN AS HE WALKS AROUND THE CIRCLE.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Well, that says it all.
Madeline giggles as she looks around the circle at the
group.
MADELINE (CONTD)
So, Tara...how about you go first.
Tara shakes her head to herself as she cries.
MADELINE (CONTD)
OH! Yeah, you seem a bit tied up
over there! Dont worry! Ill spin
for you!
Madeline leans forward, and spins the bottle. It spins,
around and around, the weapons in a circle around it. The
bottle then slowly comes to a stop...and points...
AT THE SCISSORS.

(CONTINUED)

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37.

TARA
Shit...
MADELINE
OH! Thats a good one! OK! Let me
think...
Tara CRIES as Madeline taps her chin, thinking hard to
herself.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Tara, either...you stab yourself in
the thigh with the
scissors...or...you stab Aubrey.
TARA
(crying)
Please...please dont do this!
MADELINE
You have ten seconds.
Tara CRIES and SOBS as Aubrey shakes her head to herself.
AUBREY
(crying, to Madeline)
What kind of a person are you!
Please! Just stop this! Let us go!
MADELINE
Ten.
Tara shakes her head to herself...as Bo unties the ropes
around her hands...releasing them.
MADELINE
Nine.
TARA
I wont do it! I wont choose!
Bo then points the tip of the gun at the back of Taras
head...the end pressed against her skull. Taras eyes widen
as she SOBS hysterically.
MADELINE
Eight.
JOEY
Stop it, you sick fucks! Stop!

(CONTINUED)

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38.

MADELINE
Seven.
Tara continues to cry as her eyes drift up and to Aubrey.
AUBREY
Tara! Please! Please! You dont
have to do this!
MADELINE
Really, Aubrey? Cause based on the
double barrel shotgun pointed at
her head, she really does. (PAUSE)
Six...
TARA
Oh God!
SCARLET
Tara...Tara, you have to choose!
You have to or he will shoot you!
MADELINE
Five.
TARA
(sobbing)
Please! Just stop it! Stop it!
MADELINE
Four.
Aubrey SOBS as she tugs and tugs on the ropes around her
wrists behind her back...the rope slowly loosing.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Tick-tock, Tara! Three.
TARA
Please! Stop!
MADELINE
TWO!
Tara covers her face with her shaking hands as tears stream
down her cheeks.
MADELINE (CONTD)
ONE!
TARA
FUCK!

(CONTINUED)

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39.

TARA THEN SNATCHES THE SCISSORS...AND STABS HERSELF IN THE

THIGH WITH THE SCISSORS.
TARA (CONTD)
AHH!
Tara cries in pain as Madeline laughs. Scarlet, Joey, and
Aubrey flinch as the blades pierce into her thigh.
MADELINE
(claps, giggling)
Wow! I am impressed! (PAUSE)
That...took...balls, Tara!
Scarlet SOBS as Bo quickly ties the ropes back around Taras
wrists behind her back.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Now...this is the hard part!
Madeline YANKS the scissors out from Taras thigh.
TARA
AHHH!
Madeline WINCES as she places the bloody scissors back into
the circle around the bottle.
MADELINE
OK! Now, Aubrey! Youre turn!
Aubreys chest heaves up and down as Madeline leans
forward...and spins the bottle. It twirls...and slowly comes
to a stop...and points to...
THE BUTCHER KNIFE.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Ut-Oh...this will be good.
Madeline giggles as Bo walks behind Aubrey...and points the
gun to the back of her head.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Aubrey, you can either stab
yourself in the stomach...or...you
can stab Tara.
AUBREY
WHAT?!

(CONTINUED)

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40.

JOEY
ARE YOU SERIOUS!
SCARLET
THATS NOT FAIR! THATS NOT FAIR!
MADELINE
SHUT UP! THE RULES ARE RULES!
Now...Aubrey...you know the drill.
AUBREY
Please...
The tip of the gun touches the back of her neck.
MADELINE
Ten.
Aubrey shakes her head to herself as her eyes drift up to
look at Tara. Tara trembles, her eyes staring into Aubreys.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Nine.
Bo unties the ropes around Aubreys hands...as she sits
there...crying.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Eight.
Aubrey then grabs the butcher knife and holds it in her
hands. She stares down at it, tears streaming down her
cheeks.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Seven.
Aubrey slowly looks up to Tara as she shakes her head to
herself.
AUBREY
Im sorry.
TARA
What...
SCARLET
Aubrey! Aubrey, dont!
Aubrey slowly stands...and inches towards Tara. Her thigh,
dripping with blood from the puncture wound.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

41.

TARA
Please! Aubrey! Please! Please!
MADELINE (CONTD)
Six.
Bo stands behind Aubrey...as she stands above Tara. Aubrey
slowly sinks to her knees in front of Tara. She grips the
knife tightly in her hand.
Bo touches the tip of the gun to the back of Aubreys
shoulder.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Five.
AUBREY
(sobbing)
Im sorry! Im so sorry!
MADELINE
FOUR.
Tara SOBS as she stares back at Aubrey in terror.
TARA
Please! Aubrey! Dont!
MADELINE
THREE.
AUBREY THEN STABS THE KNIFE INTO TARAS STOMACH. SCARLET
GASPS AND CLOSES HER EYES. JOEY WATCHES, HIS MOUTH WIDE OPEN
IN SHOCK.
TARA YELPS IN PAIN AS THE BLADE STABS INTO HER STOMACH.
AUBREY THEN PULLS IT OUT...AS TEARS STREAM DOWN HER FACE.
AUBREY
(crying)
Im sorry! Im so sorry!
Tara CRIES as Aubrey grabs the back of Taras head and lays
it against her chest. Hugging her tightly.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Wow...thats some best friend, huh,
Tara?
Aubrey stands slowly and turns. She then drops the knife
down in the circle around the bottle.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

42.

MADELINE (CONTD)
(to Tara)
Just know...that if I was your best
friend...I never would have done
that to you. EVER.
Taras teary eyes drift to Madeline beside her as blood
soaks into the front of her dress from her stomach.
Aubrey sits down back into her spot...as Bo leans down to
tie the ropes back around her wrists...
Bo wraps the rope once around Aubreys wrist...
AS AUBREY THROWS HER HEAD BACK, SLAMMING IT INTO BOS FACE.
BO CRIES IN PAIN AS HE FALLS BACK AND CRASHES ONTO THE
FLOOR. AUBREY RIPS HER HANDS FREE FROM THE ROPE.
AUBREY SNATCHES THE KNIFE FROM THE FLOOR AND SWINGS IT AT
MADELINE...SLASHING HER RIGHT CHEEK.
MADELINE
AHHH!
MADELINE FALLS BACK AND ON THE FLOOR AS AUBREY GRIPS THE
KNIFE TIGHTLY, RUSHING TOWARDS THE STAIRS.
SCARLET
RUN! AUBREY! RUN! RUN!
JOEY
GO! GO, BABY! GO!
Madeline holds her bloody cheek as she slowly sits up on the
floor.
MADELINE
(crying)
STUPID BITCH!
INT. REINER HOUSE- HALLWAY- NIGHT
Aubrey busts through the basement door as she rushes into
the hallway. Tears stream down her face as she rushes
towards the front door ahead.
AUBREY
(crying)
Oh God! Oh God!

43.

EXT. REINER HOUSE- DRIVEWAY- NIGHT

Aubrey rushes down the frontporch steps and falls forward.
She crashes onto the dirt and quickly stands. She rushes to
Joeys parked car and tugs on the door.
LOCKED!
AUBREY
SHIT!
Aubrey turns and spots a 1976 Ford truck parked along the
side of the driveway. The liscense plate reads "BO 242". She
rushes to the truck and yanks on the door. LOCKED!
Aubrey then turns...to see Madeline rush out through the
front door.
AUBREY (CONTD)
Oh fuck!
Aubrey rushes along the dirt driveway as Madeline rushes
down the steps and after her.
EXT. REINER HOUSE- FRONT- NIGHT
Aubrey runs off of the dirt driveway and into the large
field in front of the house. She glances back...to see the
Ford truck start up. The headlights, shining through the
darkness.
AUBREY
OH GOD! NO!
Aubrey glances forward as she runs, her legs moving, faster
and faster.
AUBREY (CONTD)
SOMEONE! SOMEONE HELP ME!
Aubrey looks at the deserted country road ahead. Not a car
or a soul in sight.
Behind her, the Ford truck speeds off of the dirt driveway
and into the field...speeding after her.
AUBREY (CONTD)
OH GOD! SOMEONE PLEASE! HELP!
Aubrey runs, faster and faster...as the truck speeds
up...catching up to her. The headlights, shining around her.
Illuminating the darkness.
(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

44.

The trucks engine ROARS as it speeds through the grassy

field, getting closer and closer to Aubrey.
Aubrey rushes through the field...and then looks to see a
thicks woods to her right. She quickly runs into the woods
and disappears...
THE FORD TRUCK COMES TO A SCREECHING STOP AT THE EDGE OF THE
WOODS. Madeline quickly leaps out through the drivers side
door...the butcher knife tight in her hand.
MADELINE
AUBREY! AUBREY!
Madeline charges into the dark, thick woods and after
Aubrey.
EXT. WOODS- NIGHT
Aubrey runs through the woods as she dodges a low tree
branch hanging from above.
AUBREY
(crying)
Oh God! Someone! Someone help!
Aubrey runs through the woods, her bare feet slamming onto
the dried leaves scattered all along the ground.
AUBREY (CONTD)
SOMEONE!
Aubrey continues to run through the woods as she glances
back...to see Madeline no where in sight. Aubrey glances
forward, rushing through the woods, faster and faster...
Aubrey then tumbles forward as she trips over a fallen
branch. Aubrey SLAMS onto the ground with a THUD!
The knife tumbles
and out of sight.
She CRIES in pain
searching through

through the air and rolls along the ground

Aubrey rolls a few times along the ground.
as she scurries along the ground,
the leaves for the knife...
MADELINE (O.S.)

AUBREY?!
Aubrey looks around the woods as she hears Madelines voice
growing closer. Aubrey then quickly limps up.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

45.

AUBREY
(crying)
Shit...
Aubrey limps as fast as she can through the trees, searching
for safety. A hiding spot. A road. Anything...
She then stops...as she spots a road ahead...through the
spaces between the trees at the edge of the woods.
AUBREY (CONTD)
Oh! Oh God!
Aubrey watches as a car speeds by along the road. She
squints, watching it through the spaces between the trees
ahead.
AUBREY (CONTD)
SOMEONE! PLEASE!
Aubrey limps as fast as she can, moving through the woods
and towards the edge of the woods. A small, steep hill leads
up to the ending of the woods and to the road.
Aubrey rushes towards the hill as she watches another car
pass along the road.
AUBREY (CONTD)
PLEASE! STOP!
Aubrey gets to the bottom of the hill and struggles to crawl
up it. Her fingers claw at the dirt and mud as she crawls up
the steep hill.
AUBREY (CONTD)
PLEASE! SOMEONE!
Aubrey crawls up towards the top of the steep hill as...
MADELINE GRABS HER ANKLES BEHIND HER...AND TUGS.
AUBREY (CONTD)
AHH!
Aubrey turns onto her back as Madeline drags her back down
the hill.
MADELINE
STOP! STOP!
Aubrey kicks Madeline away. Madeline falls back, hitting the
ground. Aubrey quickly turns back onto her stomach and
crawls back up the steep hill.
(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

46.

Madeline then crawls up the hill after her...only a few

inches behind her. Madeline then raises the knife, and stabs
it into Aubreys back.
AUBREY
AHHH!
Madeline rips the knife out as Aubrey continues to climb the
small hill. She grabs and claws at the top of the hill...as
Madeline stabs the knife into Aubreys shoulder.
AUBREY (CONTD)
AHH! AHH!
MADELINE
STOP! I SAID STOP!
Aubrey watches as another car speeds along the road ahead
through the spaces between the trees.
AUBREY (CONTD)
Someone!
Madeline drags Aubrey down the side of the hill. Aubrey
quickly turns onto her back as Madeline staddles her,
pinning her down.
Madeline swings the knife down as Aubrey grabs her
wrist...pushing against it.
AUBREY (CONTD)
PLEASE! STOP! PLEASE!
Madeline leans onto the knife, putting all of her weight
onto it. The tip then stabs into Aubreys chest.
AUBREY (CONTD)
AHHH!
Aubrey then knees Madeline in the groin. Aubrey then PUNCHES
Madeline in the face.
MADELINE
AHH!
Madeline rolls off of her and onto the hill. Aubrey turns
onto her stomach anc crawls up the hill...almost to the
top...inches from the edge of the woods.
AUBREY
SOMEONE! PLEASE!
Madeline then leaps onto Aubreys back, pinning her face
down in the dirt.
(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

47.

Madeline raises the knife and stabs it, again and again in
Aubreys back.
AUBREY (CONTD)
AHH! AHH!
Aubrey watches the road through the trees...to see a car
speeding down the road...driving along the trees.
AUBREY (CONTD)
PLEASE!
Madeline stabs the knife into Aubreys back once more,
leaving it sticking out from her back. Madeline then
snatches a stone hidden under the leaves beside her.
MADELINE HOLDS THE STONE WITH BOTH HANDS, AND RAISES IT UP.
MADELINE
AHHHH!
MADELINE SWINGS THE STONE DOWN...AS THE CAR IS SEEN SPEEDING
ALONG THE ROAD THROUGH THE SPACES OF THE TREES...JUST INCHES
AWAY.
THE STONE SMASHES INTO THE BACK OF AUBREYS HEAD.
AUBREY
AHHH!
MADELINE RAISES THE STONE, AND SWINGS IT DOWN, AGAIN AND
AGIAN...BASHING IT INTO THE BACK OF AUBREYS HEAD. AUBREY
THEN GROWS SILENT...AS MADELINE SWINGS IT DOWN TWO MORE
TIMES, BASHING THE BACK OF HER SKULL IN.
BLOOD SPLATTERS ONTO MADELINES FACE...AS SHE DROPS THE
STONE...AND STARES DOWN AT AUBREYS DEAD BODY. THE BACK OF
HER HEAD...DESTROYED. BRAIN MATTER AND BONE VISIBLE...BLOOD
GUSHING FROM THE LARGE HOLE.
Madeline giggles to herself as she runs her hands over her
bloody face, and smooths back her curly hair...spreading the
blood along her cheeks and forehead...
SMASH CUT TO BLACK
DISSOLVE TO:

48.

INT. REINER HOUSE- BASEMENT- NIGHT

Scarlet, Joey, and Tara all still sit in the circle around
the bottle and the sinister weapons. Bo circles them, the
shotgun tight in his hand.
JOEY
(crying)
Please...God...let her be OK.
Please.
Joey rocks back and forth as he stares down at his lap.
INT. REINER HOUSE- KITCHEN- NIGHT
Madelines blood covered hands crack an egg into a large
bowl filled with cake powder. The yolk FLOPS onto the
pounder as Madeline drops the egg shell into the sink.
Madeline stands at the counter as she grabs a handheld
mixer. She untangles the cord and shoves the plug in into an
outlet. Her face...out of frame...
MADELINE
Bo! Will you bring Joey up here
please?!
INT. REINER HOUSE- BASEMENT- NIGHT
Joey looks to Tara and Scarlet in terror as they shake their
heads.
SCARLET
No! No! Please!
Bo points the shotgun at Joey as he SOBS. His lips
trembling...
Joey then slowly stands up, his hands still tied behind his
back. Joey walks forward as Bo follows, the gun to his back.
Scarlet watches as Joey walks up the basement stairs and out
of sight...Bo following.
SCARLET (CONTD)
Damn it...
Scarlet tugs and tugs at the ropes binding her wrists. She
wiggles and squirms, back and forth, trying to get the ropes
loose.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

49.

Tara does the same, tugging on her wrists...harder and

harder.
TARA
(crying)
Scarlet...we have to get out of
here. We have to.
SCARLET
Hang on...I...I have an idea.
Scarlet falls onto her side onto the basement floor. She
wiggles across the floor...her tied hands and back...only
inches from the hatchet.
She grabs the blade of the hatchet, and slides it back and
forth along the ropes.
TARA
Oh, God. Hurry. Hurry, Scarlet.
Hurry...
INT. REINER HOUSE- KITCHEN- NIGHT
Bo leads Joey in through the kitchen doorway. Joeys eyes
widen as he spots Sarahs body...still hanging from the
telephone cord.
Madeline is turned to the counter. The handheld mixer in her
hand...the two long silver prongs, spinning around and
around in the cake batter.
MADELINE
Set him down in the chair, Bo. Nice
and tight...
Madeline doesnt turn around...but a long mane of hair hangs
down her back...but its not her color...
Bo snatches a chair from the table and sets it beside Joey.
Bo then pushes down onto Joeys shoulders, sitting him down
into the wooden chair.
Bo kneels down, and grabs the ends of the rope hanging from
his wrists. He ties them, again and again around the back of
the chair.
Bo finishes and stands...waiting for directions.
MADELINE (CONTD)
(mixing cake)
Thank you. Thats all.

50.

Bo nods as he turns and walks out of the kitchen doorway.

INT. REINER HOUSE- BASEMENT- NIGHT
Scarlet moves the blade back and forth behind her...the
blade slowly cutting into the rope.
SCARLET
Come on...come on...
TARA
Hurry! Hurry!
Tara looks nervously to the stairs and then back to Scarlet.
SCARLET
Im trying! Im trying!
INT. REINER HOUSE- KITCHEN- NIGHT
Madeline turns off the handheld mixer, and lifts it out from
the bowl. The sticky cake batter clings to the two prongs as
she sets the mixer onto the counter. Madeline leans against
the counter, her back still to Joey...
MADELINE
Ive always sort of...liked you,
Joey. So, it really hurt my
feelings...when you talked to me
the way you did down there. You
know, when we had our first kiss.
Joey stares at her in terror...his hands claw at the rope
securing his hands to the chair behind him.
MADELINE (CONTD)
So...I just have to ask...
Madeline slowly turns around...to reveal...
AUBREYS SKINNED FACE AND SCALP...COVERING HER OWN LIKE A
MASK. AUBREYS LONG HAIR HANGS DOWN MADELINES SHOULDERS.
MADELINES EYES...PEEKING OUT THROUGH THE EMPTY EYE HOLES
WHERE AUBREYS ONCE WERE.
JOEY
AHHH! NO! NO! AHHH! OH GOD!
Joey withers in the chair, trying to free himself.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

51.

MADELINE
(inches towards him)
Am I pretty enough to kiss now?
Madeline giggles under the mask as Joey tugs and pulls on
his hands...the rope slowly loosening.
JOEY
Fuck you! Stay the fuck away from
me! Stay away!
Madeline tilts her head...as the sinister mask made of
Aubreys flesh stares back at Joey. Madeline giggles as she
proceeds, inching closer.
Joey tugs, harder and harder on the rope binding him.
JOEY (CONTD)
Stay away from me!
Madeline then straddles Joeys legs, and sits onto his lap,
facing him. Joey stares into her eyes through the empty eye
sockets...
INT. REINER HOUSE- BASEMENT- NIGHT
FOOTSTEPS ring out down the stairs as Scarlets eyes dart to
them.
SCARLET
Shit!
Scarlet quickly sits up and scurries back to her spot in the
circle...
INT. REINER HOUSE- KITCHEN- NIGHT
Madeline stares back at Joey on his lap...as she runs her
hands up his neck.
MADELINE
Whats wrong? I thought this is
what you wanted? Its the same
thing, Joey...well, sort of.
Joey shakes his head as he SOBS and CRIES as Madeline
giggles. Madeline wraps her arms around his shoulders as she
scoots closer to him along his lap.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

52.

MADELINE (CONTD)
Now, come on. Give me a
nice...good...slow...kiss.
Madeline inches her face towards his...as he turns his head
away. The mask...inching closer towards his cheek...as his
hands then pull free from the ropes around his wrists!
Joey jerks his hands free and shoves Madeline back. Madeline
falls back and crashes onto the floor...the mask slides off
of her face. Joey quickly stands as he rips the ropes from
his wrists.
Joey rushes towards the doorway...as Madeline grabs his
ankle, pulling him down. He falls forward and SLAMS onto the
bloody kitchen floor.
JOEY
Get the fuck off me! Let go!
Joey turns on his back and grabs both edges of the kitchen
doorway as Madeline tugs on his legs. He tries to pull
himself through the doorway, as Madeline brings out the
knife from her waistband and stabs it into Joeys lower
stomach.
JOEY (CONTD)
AHHH!
Madeline then stands and grabs Joeys leg. She drags him
away from the doorway as he holds his stomach in pain. Joey
then kicks Madeline in the stomach.
She flies back, her back slams against the counter. She
slides down the counter and falls to the floor...knocking
over the bowl of cake mix and the handheld mixer to the
floor.
The handheld mixer crashes to the floor, and turns on. The
silver prongs spin, faster and faster...as it dances in a
circle along the tile floor.
Joey then runs to Madeline and grabs her her throat. He
SLAMS her down onto the floor...his hands wrapping tighter
and tighter around her neck.
Madeline CHOKES for air as she claws at his hands. Joey
stares down at her, anger burning in his eyes.
JOEY (CONTD)
Die you fucking bitch! DIE!

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

53.

Madelines hand then claws along the floor and at the knife
a few feet away. She then wraps her fingers around the
handle...and stabs it into Joeys chest.
Joey CRIES in pain on top of her as she TWISTS the blade,
driving it deeper into his flesh. Madeline then KNEES Joey
in the groin.
He CRIES in pain as he falls off of her and beside her on
his back. Madeline then quickly sits up...and snatches the
handheld mixer. She straddles Joey quickly.
She brings the handheld mixer down towards Joeys face. Joey
then grabs her wrist, pushing against it...
Madeline grinds her teeth as she pushes down on the mixer,
harder and harder. The spinning prongs inching closer and
closer towards his open eyes.
JOEY (CONTD)
NO! NO!
The spinning prongs inch closer and closer towards his
eyes...as Madeline applies more pressure. Madeline then
leans forward, putting all of her weight onto the mixer.
THE PRONGS THEN SPIN INTO JOEYS EYESOCKS...
JOEY (CONTD)
AHHH! AHHH!
Madeline pushes on the mixer, harder and harder, as the
prongs whip and tear into his eyeballs and into his
eyesockets.
BLOOD WHIPS THROUGH THE AIR AND SPLATTERS ONTO MADELINE AND
ALONG THE FLOOR. JOEY SCREAMS IN AGONY AS MADELINE PRESSES
HARDER AND HARDER ON THE MIXER, THE PRONGS SPINNING DEEPER
INTO HIS EYE SOCKS AND INTO HIS BRAIN.
JOEYS BODY SHAKES VIOLENTLY UNDER MADELINE...AS HE TAKES
HIS LAST BREATH...
SHE THEN TURNS THE MIXER OFF, HER CHEST HEAVING UP AND DOWN
AS SHE LOOKS DOWN AT HIM.
THE MIXER, STICKING OUT FROM HIS EYES...THE PRONGS STILL
INSIDE HIS EYE SOCKETS. Blood spreads across the floor as
Madeline struggles to catch her breath.
Bo then rushes in through the kitchen doorway, holding the
shotgun tightly...He looks around the kitchen...as Madeline
looks back at him...still straddling Joeys dead body.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

54.

MADELINE
He ruined the cake...
Madeline slowly stands up and stares down at Joeys dead
body. She then looks to Bo...
MADELINE (CONTD)
If youre up here...then whos
watching them...
Bo then quickly turns around and dashes out of the kitchen.
Madeline snatches the knife from the floor and rushes behind
him, struggling to keep up.
INT. REINER HOUSE- BASEMENT- NIGHT
Scarlet hands are free. She is knelt down behind Tara,
struggling to untie the ropes around her wrists.
TARA
Hurry, Scarlet! Hurry!
Madeline and Bo rush down the stairs as Scarlet looks back.
TARA (CONTD)
Shit! Scarlet, run! Run!
Scarlet dashes up as Madeline and Bo charge after her.
Scarlet CRIES as she rushes towards the closet ahead.
MADELINE
Scarlet! Stop!
INT. REINER HOUSE- BASEMENT CLOSET- NIGHT
Scarlet SLAMS the closet door shut behind her. She turns the
lock, and turns...as her eyes widen.
SCARLET
AHHH!
She stares down to see Billy, Veronica, Natalie, and Mark.
Their dead bodies scattered along the closet floor.
SCARLET (CONTD)
OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD!
Madeline and Bo are then heard BANGING on the closet door.
Scarlet scans the dark closet and looks forward...to see a
small basement window ahead.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

55.

Scarlet rushes from the door and snatches an old wooden

chair in the corner. She quickly places it against the wall
and steps on top of it.
She can now reach the window. She tries to push it open...no
use. Painted shut.
SCARLET (CONTD)
SHIT!
Scarlet glances back...as the closet door is kicked open by
Bo.
Scarlet looks back to the window...and elbows the glass. The
glass shatters. She grabs the edge of the broken window and
begins to pull her upper torso through.
Madeline and Bo rush into the closet as her feet kick in the
air from the small window above.
EXT. REINER HOUSE- BACK LAWN- NIGHT
Scarlet claws at the grass, struggling to pull her bottom
half through the window.
INT. REINER HOUSE- BASEMENT CLOSET- NIGHT
Bo grabs one ankle, and Madeline grabs another. They tug and
pull as Scarlet SCREAMS.
EXT. REINER HOUSE- BACK LAWN- NIGHT
Scarlet claws at the ground as she is slowly dragged back
through the small window.
SCARLET
AHH! NO! NO! NO!
INT. REINER HOUSE- BASEMENT CLOSET- NIGHT
Scarlets legs struggle to kick as Bo and Madeline tug,
harder and harder on her ankles.

56.

EXT. REINER HOUSE- BACK LAWN- NIGHT

Scarlet SCREAMS as she claws at the ground. She is then
dragged back and through the small window.
SCARLET
AHH!
INT. REINER HOUSE- BASEMENT CLOSET- NIGHT
Scarlet drops to the floor as Madeline and Bo turns towards
her. Bo grabs Scarlet by her hair and THROWS her against the
wall.
Scarlet CRIES in pain as she slams against it and falls to
the floor.
SCARLET
NO! PLEASE! PLEASE!
Bo then raises the gun, holding it by the barrel. He then
swings it, smacking Scarlet in the face with the handle.
Scarlet tumbles to the floor, unconscious...
SMASH CUT TO BLACK
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. REINER HOUSE- DINING ROOM- NIGHT
Scarlets head slowly lifts...as her eyes flutter
open...adjusting to the bright chandalier hanging above. She
slowly looks forward...to see that she is sitting at the
head of a long, wooden dining room table.
Bo sits across from her at the end of the table...staring at
her through his mask.
Scarlet then looks to her left...to see Tara sitting along
the left side. Barbed wire is wrapped around Taras
wrists...pinning her wrists to the armrests.
Tears stream down Taras face as Scarlet slowly looks
down...to see her wrists...bound in barbed wire.
Scarlets wrists, pinned to the wooden armrests of the
dining chair, the barbed wire wrapped tightly around her
wrists and around the armrests...

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

57.

SCARLET
(crying)
What the fuck...what the fuck...
Scarlet gently tugs on her wrists, as the spikes of the
barbed wire slice into her flesh. She CRIES in pain as she
freezes, too terrified to move.
She slowly looks up...to see Madeline standing behind Bos
chair. In her hands, a dish holding a large, circular
birthday cake. Sixteen candles spread out along the top of
the white icing.
MADELINE
I guess the second times a charm.
Madeline giggles as she walks around the table and sets the
cake into the center.
Madeline sinks down into the chair beside Scarlet as she
smiles at her.
MADELINE (CONTD)
I was thinking that we could blow
our our candles together. I mean,
why waste a whole other cake,
right?
Scarlet stares forward, tears streaming down her cheeks.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Yeah, I didnt think youd mind.
Madeline shifts in her chair as she stares at Bo, then to
Tara, and then to Scarlet.
MADELINE (CONTD)
So, we will sing for both of us! On
five, OK?!
SILENCE. Tara sobs as she gently jerks at the barbed wire
wrapped tightly around her wrists.
MADELINE (CONTD)
(smiles)
Tara, count down with me?
Tara slowly looks up and at Madeline across from her.
Madeline nods...as Tara stares at her, crying.
TARA
Just let us go.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

58.
MADELINE (CONTD)
One...two...

Tara hangs her head down, continuing to cry.

MADELINE (CONTD)
Tara, come on! You have to count
down with me! Its no fun doing it
by myself!
SCARLET
Ill do it.
MADELINE
(looks to Scarlet)
No...I want Tara to. Shes our best
friend, Scarlet. She should be
willing...dont you think?
Scarlet grows silent as Madeline looks back to Tara.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Tara? Come on...be a team player?
Taras head hangs down...as she cries. Her hair, hanging in
her face. Madeline SIGHS, annoyed, as she stands up. She
slowly circles the table.
MADELINE (CONTD)
I have tried to be the best hostess
that I could be...all night. And
you all...just keep breaking the
rules.
Madeline stops, and gently wraps both of her hands around
Taras shoulders.
MADELINE (CONTD)
(to Tara)
So, we can either do this the hard
way or the easy way? Huh?
Tara slowly lifts her head and looks back at Madeline behind
her.
TARA
(crying)
Youre gonna fucking kill me
anyway. Why dont you just get
right to it? Save me the misery!
Madeline glares down at Tara as she tightens her grip on her
shoulders. Madeline then looks to Scarlet.

(CONTINUED)

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59.

MADELINE
I guess it looks like someone
forgot how to count. (PAUSE) So,
let me refresh your memory...
Madeline kneels down beside Taras right side. She then
slowly grabs Taras thumb...
TARA
Wh-what are you doing?
MADELINE
This is how my mother taught me to
count...Im helping you out, silly.
Tara stares at Madeline as she slowly tightens her grip on
Taras thumb.
MADELINE (CONTD)
The first little piggy...went to
the market...
MADELINE THEN PULLS UP ON TARAS THUMB, BREAKING IT. THE
BONE SNAPS UNDER HER FLESH AS SHE SCREAMS IN PAIN AND AGONY.
TARA
AHHH!
SCARLET
AHHH!
Scarlet cries as she jerks in her chair, tugging at the
barbed wire wrapped around her wrists.
MADELINE
The second little piggy...stayed
home!
Madeline grabs Taras pointer finger, and twists...and pulls
it up, breaking it. The broken finger sticks up in the air
as Tara CRIES.
TARA
AHHH!
SCARLET
STOP IT! STOP IT! PLEASE! STOP!
MADELINE
The third little piggy...had roast
beef!

(CONTINUED)

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60.

Madeline grabs Taras middle finger, and twists it up,

snapping it. The finger sticks straight up towards the
ceiling.
TARA
AHHH! AHHH! OH GOD! GOD, PLEASE!
SCARLET
LEAVE HER ALONE! PLEASE! STOP!
Madeline giggles as she grabs Taras ring finger...
MADELINE (CONTD)
The fourth little piggy...had none.
Madeline twists the ring finger up, snapping it. The bone
CRACKS and SNAPS as Madeline twists it. The finger sticks up
in the air as Tara SCREAMS and CRIES in pain.
TARA
AHHH!
Madeline giggles as she slowly grabs Taras pinky.
MADELINE
And the fifth little piggy...cried
WEE WEE WEE...
Madeline SNAPS Taras pinky, breaking it. The broken finger
sticks up to towards the ceiling as Tara jerks and jerks on
the barbed wire.
MADELINE (CONTD)
(stands)
All the way home...
SCARLET
Youre sick! Youre fucking sick!
MADELINE
(slams hands on table)
Scarlet! I am just trying to make
this the best birthday party ever!
None of us will ever forget this
night!
SCARLET
Madeline...please. It isnt too
late. You can...you can let us go.
And you can get help.

(CONTINUED)

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61.
MADELINE
I dont need help.
SCARLET
(sobbing)
But you do. You do, Maddy.
Please...please just stop all of
this.

Madeline smiles softly as she circles Taras chair and stops

behind her.
MADELINE
This party...is just getting
started.
Madeline smiles coyly as Scarlet squeezes her eyes shut...as
tears stream down her face.
Tara SOBS in agony as she stares down at all of her broken
fingers on her right hand...
MADELINE (CONTD)
NOW! Its time to sing!
Madeline rushes around the table and plops into the chair
beside Scarlet.
MADELINE (CONTD)
Is everybody ready? Tara, are ready
to count down?
Tara slowly looks up to Madeline across the table.
TARA
(crying)
One...
MADELINE
Thats my girl!
TARA
Two...
Scarlet glances down...as she tugs her wrists...slowly
inching them out through the barbed wire. She closes her
eyes as she bites her lip in pain.
TARA (CONTD)
Three...
Madeline smiles and claps to herself in excitement as she
stares down at the glowing candles on top of the cake.

(CONTINUED)

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62.
TARA (CONTD)
Four...

Scarlet closes her eyes tightly...as she YANKS both of her

wrists through the barbed wire...the spikes slice and cut
into her wrists.
SCARLET
AHHH!
Scarlet then SLAMS both of her heels against the edge of the
table, sending it forward.
The table crashes into Bo. He tumbles back in his chair as
the table slams into his stomach.
Madeline leaps onto Scarlet. The chair tips over and onto
the floor as Madeline crashes on top of Scarlet onto the
floor.
Madeline wraps her hands around Scarlets throat, choking
her. Tara tugs and tugs at the barbed wire around her wrists
as she CRIES and SCREAMS.
TARA
SCARLET, KILL HER! KILL HER!
Scarlet chokes for air as she reaches up and grabs both
sides of Madelines hair, tugging on...ripping and digging
into her scalp as she pulls her hair.
MADELINE
AHHH!
Under the table, Tara kicks off one of her high heels.
TARA
SCARLET! HERE! HERE!
Tara kicks the high heel. It rolls across the floor and to
Scarlets side. Scarlet snatches the high heel...and swings
it up at Madeline.
The heel SMACKS into Madelines nose, breaking it. Blood
gushes down her face from her nose as she CRIES and holds it
in pain.
Scarlet then drawls the heel back, and smacks her in the
head with it. Madeline tumbles back and SLAMS onto the
floor.
Scarlet CHOKES as she quickly turns onto her stomach and
leaps up. She rushes towards Tara as she continues to
struggle in her chair.
(CONTINUED)

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63.

TARA
(crying)
Please! Please! Dont leave me,
Scarlet! Please!
SCARLET
I wont! Help me! Help me!
Scarlet bloody, cut hands gently grab at the barbed wire,
trying to release it from Taras wrist. Tara then glances
up...to see Bo rushing at Scarlet.
TARA
Scarlet!
Scarlet glances back as...BO grabs her by her throat.
SCARLET
AHH!
Bo, holding Scarlet by her throat, slams her against the
wall. Bo then turns and throws Scarlet onto the dining
table. Scarlet rolls over the table and crashes onto the
floor, knocking the birthday cake to the ground.
Scarlet CRIES in pain as she slowly rolls onto her stomach
onto the floor...as she watches Bo rush around the table
towards her.
TARA
Scarlet! Scarlet! RUN!
Scarlet dashes up and rushes towards the doorway. She leaps
over Madeline as she cries, holding her nose on the ground.
INT. REINER HOUSE- HALLWAY- NIGHT
Scarlet rushes into the hallway and towards the front door.
She then stops in her tracks as her eyes widen.
The front door has been boarded up. Long, thick wooden
boards cover the door from top to bottom.
SCARLET
Shit!
Scarlet then turns and rushes through the kitchen doorway.

64.

INT. REINER HOUSE- KITCHEN- NIGHT

Scarlet runs into the kitchen as she covers her mouth in
shock to see Joeys dead body...the handheld mixer still
sticking out from his eyes.
SCARLET
Oh my God...
Scarlet then turns as she hears FOOTSTEPS looming closer.
She quickly runs to the drawer by the sink and rips it open.
She pulls out a large kitchen knife...and rushes towards the
pantry closet ahead.
INT. REINER HOUSE- PANTRY CLOSET- NIGHT
Scarlet quickly rushes into the pantry closet and shuts the
louvre door behind her. She turns the lock as she sinks down
the wall beside the door. She slides her palm over the
shades of the louvre door, shutting them tightly. She kicks
off her heels onto the floor in front of her.
She sits onto the floor, the knife shaking in her hand...her
other hand, covering her mouth.
She listens...SILENCE.
She squeezes her eyes shut as tears stream down her cheeks.
She slowly opens her eyes and stares at the door next to
her...
Silent. Calm.
Scarlet slowly lowers her hand from her mouth, and wraps
both hands around the large kitchen knife...ready to fight.
The knife trembles in her hands...as her chest heaves up and
down...her breathing...silent.
Silence surrounds her in the dark, empty pantry closet. She
then slowly brings her hand back to her mouth to cover it
as...
BOS HAND SMASHES THROUGH THE SHADES OF THE LOUVRE DOOR.
SCARLET
AHHH!
BO GRABS AT SCARLET AS SHE STRUGGLES TO DODGE HIS HAND. SHE
SWINGS THE KNIFE, SLICING THE TOP OF HIS HAND. Bo then pulls
his hand through...as Scarlet holds the knife tightly, still
sitting on the floor.
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65.

Bo then begins to kick at the shades, destorying the door.

Scarlet still sits on the floor, clutching the knife as she
SCREAMS and CRIES.
Bo then reaches in through the busted door and grabs Scarlet
by her hair.
SCARLET (CONTD)
AHH! NO! NO!
INT. REINER HOUSE- KITCHEN- NIGHT
Bo drags Scarlet out through the hole in the door and she
falls onto the ground. Bo holds a hammer tightly in his
hands.
He swings it down as Scarlet scoots away across the floor,
the claw of the hammer STABS into the tile floor. Bo then
grabs Scarlets foot and drags her back towards him.
Scarlet raises the knife and stabs it into Bos foot.
BO
AHHH!
BO SCREAMS IN PAIN UNDER HIS MASK AS THE HAMMER DROPS TO THE
FLOOR. SCARLET GRABS THE HAMMER AS BO FALLS ONTO THE FLOOR,
HOLDING HIS GUSHING FOOT IN PAIN.
Scarlet then straddles Bo, and raises the hammer. She then
swings the hammer down, the claw of the hammer chops into
his face through the mask. She swings it down, again and
again, chopping into his face.
Blood spreads across the floor as Scarlet swings down onto
him, again and again.
SCARLET
AHHH!
Blood splatters onto Scarlet as she raises the hammer once
more...and SWINGS it down as hard as he can into his face.
Her chest heaves up and down as he looks down at Bos dead
body.
His mask, destoryed. His face, a bloody mess of bone and
flesh. Scarlet drops the hammer at her side as she begins to
SOB hysterically. She slowly wipes away at the blood on her
face...as...
MADELINE RUSHES TOWARDS HER FROM BEHIND, A KNIFE RAISED IN
THE AIR. Scarlet looks back, just as Madeline leaps onto
her.
(CONTINUED)

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66.

Scarlet moves off of Bos dead body as Madeline tackles her,

pinning her down onto the kitchen floor.
SCARLET
Ahh!
Madeline then stabs Scarlet in the shoulder. Scarlet SCREAMS
in pain as she grabs the hammer...and swings it. The hammer
smacks into the side of Madelines head.
Madeline falls off of Scarlet and onto the floor. Scarlet
holds her bleeding shoulder as she quickly stands.
Madeline then rises and charges at Scarlet. She shoves
Scarlet forward, shoving her into the edge of the sink.
SCARLET (CONTD)
Ahh!
Madeline then grabs the sink hose sprayer and yanks on it.
The hose stretches out from inside the sink as Madeline
wraps it around Scarlets throat from behind her.
SCARLET (CONTD)
AHH! AHH!
Madeline tightens it around her neck from behind as Scarlet
chokes for air. She claws at the hose digging into her
tender neck as her eyes widen...struggling...fighting to
breathe...to escape.
Scarlet then reaches into the dirty dish water in the
sink...and pulls out a champage glass. Scarlet smashes it
into Madelines forehead.
Madeline CRIES in pain as she releases Scarlet. Scarlet
yanks the hose from her throat as she rushes forward and
towards the kitchen doorway.
Madeline holds the side of her bleeding head as she charges
after her...the butcher knife in her hand.
MADELINE
BITCH!
INT. REINER HOUSE- HALLWAY- NIGHT
Madeline tackles Scarlet into the hallway as they both
collapse onto the floor. Scarlet punches Madeline off of
her. Madeline rolls along the wooden floor and towards the
open basement door.

(CONTINUED)

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67.

Scarlet turns, and tries to crawl away...as Madeline grabs

her ankle.
SCARLET
AHH! NO! NO!
Scarlet turns onto her back as Madeline drags her back
towards her, the knife in her other hand.
MADELINE
Come here, you bitch!
Scarlet then kicks Madeline in the face. Scarlet then stands
and grabs Madeline by the front of her party dress.
Scarlet SLAMS Madeline against the wall as the butcher knife
falls to the floor in front of the basement door.
Scarlet then swings Madeline around, and throws her through
the basement doorway.
INT. REINER HOUSE- BASEMENT STAIRS- NIGHT
Madeline TUMBLES down the basement stairs, hitting each step
hard and rough. Scarlet watches in shock through the doorway
as Madeline rolls down them, one by one.
INT. REINER HOUSE- BASEMENT- NIGHT
Madeline falls from the last step and slams onto the
basement floor. Her body, still. Motionless...
INT. REINER HOUSE- HALLWAY- NIGHT
Scarlet looks down the staircase and at Madelines still
body below.
TARA (O.S.)
Scarlet?! Scarlet?!
Scarlet quickly turns from the basement doorway and rushes
towards the dining room.
INT. REINER HOUSE- DINING ROOM- NIGHT
Scarlet runs into the dining room as Tara CRIES in
happiness. Scarlet holds a pair of scissors in her hand.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

68.

TARA
Thank God! Oh, thank God!
SCARLET
Theyre dead! Theyre both dead!
TARA
We need to get to a hospital...my
stomach...its bad...
Scarlet eyes Taras bleeding stomach as the blood soaks
through her dress.
SCARLET
OK...ready?
Scarlet sticks the scissors between the barbed wire and
Taras wrist...and cuts her hands loose. Tara CRIES in
happiness...and then looks to her broken fingers...all
crooked and snapped.
SCARLET (CONTD)
OK...gently...
Tara slowly lifts her wrist out through the wire...careful
not to hit her damaged, broken fingers that now hang limp
and swollen. Scarlet then leans down and wraps Taras arm
around her neck.
SCARLET (CONTD)
Come on...lets go...we have to go
out the back.
Tara limps on her good leg as blood drips from her other
thigh. Scarlet leads Tara towards the dining room doorway.
EXT. REINER HOUSE- DRIVEWAY- MORNING
The sun slowly begins to rise over the grassy hills and
thick woods that surround the Reiner house. The birds chirp
through the sky as the hot sun begins to beam down onto the
rooftops.
Scarlet walks with Tara limping by her side along the house.
They walk along the front lawn and towards Scarlets car
parked in the driveway.
SCARLET
Alright, Im gonna have you get in
the back, OK? Just to keep that leg
propped.

(CONTINUED)

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69.
TARA
(crying)
OK...

Scarlet leans Tara up against the side of her car. She

unlocks the drivers side back door...and helps Tara get
inside.
Tara lays down onto the backseat and nestles inside. Scarlet
SLAMS the door as she quickly rushes to the drivers side and
yanks the door open.
INT. SCARLETS CAR- FRONT SEAT- MORNING
Scarlet settles into the front seat and looks back. Tara
lays down in the backseat, her back leaned against the back
passenger side door.
Scarlet puts the keys into the ignition and starts the car.
She puts it into drive as she grips the steering wheel
tightly.
INT. REINER HOUSE- HALLWAY- MORNING
MADELINES BLOODY HAND GRABS AT THE FLOOR OUTSIDE OF THE
BASEMENT DOORWAY. HER FINGERS CLAW AT THE WOODEN FLOOR...AS
THEY WRAP AROUND THE HANDLE OF THE BUTCHER KNIFE...
EXT. REINER HOUSE- DRIVEWAY- MORNING
Scarlets car does a sharp turn, barely missing the front
porch. It then zooms back onto the dirt driveway...the car
then begins to come to a slow stop.
INT. SCARLETS CAR- FRONT SEAT- MORNING
Scarlet slams her foot on the gas...but the car comes to a
stop.
SCARLET
What the fuck?! Come on! Come on!
Tara sits up in the backseat as she looks at Scarlet,
worried.
TARA
Whats wrong?
Scarlet shrugs as she beats on the steering wheel. She then
looks at the gas gauge...to see it on E.
(CONTINUED)

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70.

SCARLET
Shit! They siphoned the gas!
TARA
What?! What the hell are we going
to do now?!
Scarlet turns the car off...and waits. She then turns the
key...as the engine struggles to start. She then turns it
off, and tries again. No luck.
SCARLET
(beating sterring wheel)
God damn it!
MADELINE THEN SLAMS HER HANDS AGAINST THE DRIVERS SIDE
WINDOW BESIDE SCARLET.
SCARLET (CONTD)
AHH!
TARA
AHHH!
Scarlet presses the lock down on the door as Madeline tugs
on the door handle on the ouside. Locked. Secured.
TARA (CONTD)
OH GOD!
Madeline stabs at the window with the knife as she SCREAMS
louidly in anger.
MADELINE
AHHH! AHHH!
Her bloody hands leave prints all over the window. Scarlet
then watches in terror as Madeline walks to the front of the
car.
EXT. REINER HOUSE- DRIVEWAY- MORNING
Madeline crawls up onto the hood, gripping the knife
tightly. Her teeth, grinding...anger burning in her eyes as
she stares at Scarlet and Tara screaming inside.
Madeline raises the knife, and stabs at the windshield,
again and again.

71.

INT. SCARLETS CAR- FRONT SEAT- MORNING

Scarlet SCREAMS as a small crack forms along the windshield
as Madeline stabs at it.
MADELINE
YOU KILLED MY FUCKING BROTHER! YOU
FUCKING BITCH! I FUCKING HATE YOU!
GOD DAMN IT!
Madeline stabs and stabs at the windshield, as little cracks
form all along the glass with each stab. Scarlet covers her
mouth, terrified.
Madeline then gives up...as she slowly slides off of the
hood. Scarlet watches in terror as Madeline turns...and
spots the shed behind her.
Madeline then runs from the front of the car...and
disappears into the shed.
TARA
What is she doing? Scarlet, what is
she doing?!
Scarlet turns to look at Tara in the backseat.
SCARLET
Is there anything back there? An
ice scraper? Anything we could use
as a weapon?
Tara searches in the backseat...as Scarlet looks
forward...to see...
MADELINE CHARGING AT THE CAR WITH A SHOVEL RAISED.
MADELINE
AHHH!
MADELINE SWINGS THE END OF THE SHOVEL DOWN. IT SMACKS INTO
THE WINDSHIELD...CREATING A LARGE SMASH INTO THE GLASS.
SCARLET
AHHH!
TARA
AHHH!
Madeline swings the shovel onto the glass again, smashing
the glass even more. Scarlet SCREAMS and CRIES as she crawls
into the backseat beside Tara.

72.

INT. SCARLETS CAR- BACKSEAT- MORNING

Scarlet wraps her arms around Tara as she holds her tightly
in terror. They both scream and cry as Madeline swings the
shovel, again and again, beating the windshield.
The glass then shatters...as Madeline stares at them through
the broken window.
TARA
(sobbing)
Oh God! Oh God!
EXT. REINER HOUSE- DRIVEWAY- MORNING
Madeline SCREAMS in anger as she reaches into the waistband
of her party dress, and pulls out the butcher knife. She
crawls onto the hood and towards the busted open windshield.
INT. SCARLETS CAR- BACKSEAT- MORNING
Scarlet scoots to the drivers side backdoor as she yanks on
the handle.
SCARLET
Tara, we have to run!
TARA
I cant fucking run, Scarlet!
Scarlet pushes the door open as Madeline crawls into the
front seat of the car...
EXT. REINER HOUSE- DRIVEWAY- MORNING
Scarlet claws at the ground as she drags herself out. She
falls onto the dirt driveway as she turns.
She grabs Taras hands, and tries to pull her out...as
MADELINE LEAPS OVER THE SEATS AND ONTO TARA.
SCARLET
AHH! NO! NO!
TARA
SCARLET! HELP!
Scarlet tugs on Taras hands as Madeline stabs Tara in the
back twice.

(CONTINUED)

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73.

TARA (CONTD)
AHH!
SCARLET
NO!
TARA
SCARLET! RUN! RUN! GO!
SCARLET
(holding her hands)
NO! I WONT LEAVE YOU! NO!
TARA
GOOO!
EXT. REINER HOUSE- DRIVEWAY- MORNING
Madeline then steps out through the passenger side back
door...and grabs at Taras ankles.
Scarlet holds onto Taras hands...as Madeline drags her away
and towards the open door on the opposite side.
Tara claws at the seat as Scarlet looses her grip on her
hands.
SCARLET
TARA! NO!
Madeline drags Tara out through the passenger side backseat
door. Tara falls onto her back onto the ground as Madeline
drags her along the dirt from the car.
Madeline then swings the knife down, stabbing Tara in the
stomach, again and again.
Scarlet, SOBBING, turns from the car and rushes off of the
driveway and into the field...as Madeline stabs Tara behind
her.
Tara CRIES in AGONY as Madeline straddles her, pinning her
to the ground on her back. Tara chokes on blood as she
stares up at Madeline.
MADELINE
You know, you never told me happy
birthday...
Taras eyes widen...as Madeline then raises the knife...and
stabs it into her throat. Tara holds her throat as blood
gushes out from the puncture wound.
(CONTINUED)

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74.

Madeline slowly stands and stares down at Tara. Tara turns

onto her stomach and crawls along the side of the
car...holding her gushing throat...her eyes wide in terror.
Tara crawls a few feet along the driveway...as she takes her
last breath. Tara then lays flat onto her stomach on the
dirt...as her eyes grow dead.
Madeline slowly looks up from Taras dead body...to see
Scarlet in the distance...running across the field. Madeline
tightens her grip on the bloody knife in her hand...
EXT. REINER HOUSE- FRONT- MORNING
Blood soaked Scarlet SOBS as she runs along the grassy
field, the morning sun shining down on her.
SCARLET
Someone! Someone help me!
Scarlet eyes the deserted country road at the end of the
field...to see not a car in sight.
Scarlet glances back...to see Madeline far behind
her...running after her with the knife in her hand.
MADELINE
Scarlet! Its rude to walk out on
your own party, ya know!
Scarlet SOBS as she glances forward, taking longer strides
as she pumps her arms...faster and faster.
Scarlet then turns to the right...and runs into the thick
woods. Scarlet rushes inside and disappears out of sight.
Madeline quickly charges into the woods after her.
MADELINE (CONTD)
SCARLET!
EXT. WOODS- MORNING
Scarlet runs through the woods, pushing past the branches as
they hang in her face from above. She runs through the
trees, trying to find an escape.
SCARLET
(crying)
Oh God...please...please.
Scarlet glances behind her to see Madeline no where in
sight. She continues forward...and then SCREAMS in pain.
(CONTINUED)

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75.

SLASH!
SCARLET (CONTD)
AHH!
Scarlet stops, and falls onto the ground in pain. She turns
over her foot, to see a large slash. She then looks behind
her...to see the knife Aubrey lost...buried under the
leaves. Her own blood, dripping from the blade.
Scarlet quickly snatches the knife and limps up. She rushes
forward through the woods, gripping the knife tightly.
MADELINE (O.S.)
Olly-olly-oxen-free!
Scarlet continues through the woods, searching for safety.
She then spots the steep hill ahead...and the main
road...through the spaces of the trees. She watches as a car
speeds by and out of sight.
SCARLET
OH GOD! SOMEONE! HELP!
Scarlet runs towards the steep hill ahead. She runs, faster
and faster towards the safety ahead.
Scarlet quickly runs up the hill...and gets to the top...to
see Madeline standing in her way. The road...a few feet
behind her through the trees.
Madeline swings her knife at Scarlet as she SCREAMS. Scarlet
scoots away from Madeline along the top of the hill.
Madeline swings the knife, this way and that, as Scarlet
scoots away.
Scarlet then kicks Madelines ankles, sending her down.
Madeline SLAMS onto the ground as Scarlet crawls around her
and towards the edge of the woods ahead...the road...just a
few feet away.
SCARLET (CONTD)
SOMEONE!
Madeline then stabs her knife into Scarlets lower back.
SCARLET (CONTD)
AHH!
Madeline drags Scarlet away from the edge of the woods.
Scarlet quickly turns, and swings her knife...slashing
Madelines chest.

(CONTINUED)

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76.

MADELINE
AHH!
Scarlet then kicks Madeline in the stomach. Madeline falls
back and SLAMS onto the ground. Scarlet turns and crawls
along the ground...the edge of the woods...the road...a few
inches ahead.
Madeline then climbs on top of Scarlet as another car speeds
along the road ahead. Madeline grabs the back of Scarlets
hair, and slams her face into the ground, again and again.
SCARLET
AH! AH!
Scarlet then swings her elbow back, hitting Madeline in the
eye. Madeline then lifts off of Scarlet, and swings the
knife. It slashes across Scarlets right cheek...a matching
wound with Madeline.
Scarlet cries in pain as she raises her knife to stab
Madeline. Madeline kicks the knife out of Scarlets hand and
it tumbles down the hill.
Madeline then leaps onto Scarlet, straddling her.
SCARLET
GET OFF ME! GET OFF!
Madeline then raises the knife above her head...as she
stares down at Scarlet underneath her.
MADELINE
Happy Birthday, Scarlet...
Madeline brgins to bring the knife down...as...
SCARLET SNATCHES MADELINES BROKEN, BLOODY NOSE, AND TWISTS
IT.
MADELINE (CONTD)
AHHH!
BONE SNAPS AND CRAKCS AS SCARLET TWISTS IT, THIS WAY AND
THAT. Scarlet then shoves Madeline off of her, as the knife
falls from her hands.
Scarlet turns and crawls along the ground and towards the
end of the woods. The road, right in front of her...
Scarlet then turns onto her back...to see Madeline charging
at her, the knife raised.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

77.

A car is seen speeding down the road through the spaces of

the trees...
SCARLET
AHHH!
Madeline hops onto Scarlet, the knife raised. Scarlet then
shoves Madeline off of her with all her might. Madeline
tumbles off of Scarlet and through the edge of the woods...
Scarlet turns onto her stomach as she watches Madeline
tumble forward.
EXT. COUNTRY ROAD- NIGHT
Madeline rolls out through the woods and into the left lane
of the road. Madeline grips her knife tightly...as she
slowly begins to stand...
HONK!
Madelines eyes widen...AS AN ONCOMING CAR SMASHES INTO HER.
MADELINE SCREAMS AS SHE SLAMS ONTO THE HOOD AND THEN HER
HEAD SMASHES INTO THE WINDSHIELD.
BLOOD SPLATTERS ONTO THE WINDSHIELD AS MADELINES BODY ROLLS
OVER THE EDGE AND FLIES THROUGH THE AIR.
MADELINES BODY THEN SMASHES ONTO THE PAVEMENT AS IT ROLLS
OVER THE CAR. THE CAR COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE BRAKES
SCREECH THROUGH THE ATMOSPHERE...
EXT. WOODS- NIGHT
Scarlet is still laying on the ground. She covers her mouth
in shock...as she stares through the spaces of the
trees...to see Madelines dead body...
EXT. COUNTRY ROAD- NIGHT
Madelines dead body lays in the center of the left lane.
Her leg, snapped...bone sticking out throught the flesh. Her
neck, completley broken. Her eyes, wide. Blood gushes from
her head and along the pavement.
An OLD MAN quickly steps out of the car and rushes towards
her dead body.

(CONTINUED)

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78.

OLD MAN
OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD!
The old man stands beside her body...in shock.
SNAP!
The old man turns to hear a STICK SNAP from the woods beside
the road. His eyes widen...as Scarlet slowly steps out
through the woods.
OLD MAN (CONTD)
(rushing to Scarlet)
Oh my God! Are you OK? What in the
hell is going on here?!
Scarlet stares at him in silence...as tears stream down her
face. The old man stares at her, worry all over his face. He
then quickly takes off his coat and wraps it around Scarlet.
OLD MAN (CONTD)
Come on...lets get you in the car.
Come on...
The old man wraps his arm around Scarlet as he leads her to
his car ahead.
INT. OLD MANS CAR- FRONT SEAT- MORNING
The old man sits in the front drivers seat, his cellphone
glued to his ear.
OLD MAN
Yes, officer! I need to report a
murder! I found a young woman in
the woods...she said...she said her
and her friends were
attacked...held hostage...
INT. OLD MANS CAR- BACKSEAT- MORNING
Scarlet stares forward at the bloody smashed windshield of
the old mans car. She then slowly looks down at her
necklace...the one her mother gave her...still hanging
around her neck.
She grips it tightly as her teary eyes slowly lift...and
look into the side mirror of the car. She stares into the
reflection...to see Madelines dead body laying in the
road...

(CONTINUED)

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79.

Her bloody party dress...her bow, hanging in her loose

hair...the birthday sash, still draped along her torso.
Scarlet swallows hard as she stares back at the reflection
of Madelines dead, lifeless body.
SCARLET
Happy Birthday, Madeline...
SMASH CUT TO BLACK
END TITLES
THE END