The Wolf Man

Shot of two F-22 Raptor jets flying through the air, the skyline of Coast City in the distance.

Shot of HAL JORDAN (James Franco) inside the cockpit of one of the jets. A voice emits from his headset.

VOICE (O.S.)
Let’s stick to the plan today, eh Hal?

HAL
(grinning)
Come on, Tom, you know me.

Hal flicks a few lit-up switches before looking curiously towards the ground not too far below, where a large green light emits from a large, deserted park. He then flicks a switch and steers the plane towards the ground.

TOM (O.S.)
Hal, what the hell are you doing?

HAL
Do you see that?

TOM (O.S.)
See what?

HAL
That green light!

Shot of Tom in his cockpit looking at the same park-there is nothing out of the ordinary. He looks suspiciously over at Hal’s jet below him.

TOM
What the hell are you talking about? I don’t see anything.

HAL
I’m gonna go check this out, you go on without me-

TOM (O.S.)
Landing in the middle of a park, are you kidding me? Stone will have your ass for this, Hal, after what happened yesterday-

HAL
Just keep flying, Tom.

Hal’s jet slowly descends and lands in a clearing in the park not far from the light, barely fitting between to large trees. He exits and looks around. The green light is glowing and transparent and is now in the cover of trees. Hal follows it, but as he walks, he doesn’t seem to get any closer as the trees get thicker and thicker, leading into a small forest.

The green light continues to lead Hal until he comes upon a small, sleek, silver hunk of destroyed metal which appears to be a spaceship on the ground in ruins. Hal’s mouths open as he walks over to the ship, noticing a large hole ripped in one of its walls. Sparks fly as small fires consume the ship. Hal slowly enters and sees what looks like a man inside, lying on the floor, only with a slight red tint to his skin. He lies holding his chest and gasping for air.

ALIEN
Ah…you came.

HAL
Wha-Who are you?

ALIEN
I am Abin Sur…you are Jordan, correct?

HAL
How the hell do you know my name?

ABIN SUR
Not all in this universe have such limited natural abilities as you humans. I am just one of thousands of organisms who are apart of the Green Lantern Corps.

HAL
And that is-

ABIN SUR
An intergalactic police that protects even earth, whether you know it or not…whoever wears the power ring will become a Green Lantern.

Hal looks at the alien’s hand, which bears a strange-looking green ring.

ABIN SUR
Hal Jordan, I called you here because I am dying, because you are capable of overcoming great fear. You must take my ring…you must take my place as the Green Lantern of Earth.

Hal pauses for almost ten seconds before answering.

HAL
Show me.

ABIN SUR
What?

HAL
Show me how that thing works…that ring.

In the blink of an eye, the same green light comes from the ring, creating a small, green rock which flies through the air, hitting Hal square in the forehead. He holds his head in pain, looking at the alien, part in annoyance, part in awe.

ABIN SUR
This ring holds the power to create anything you could ever dream of. With enough willpower, this is the greatest weapon in all of the universe.

He begins to wheeze louder, clutching his chest, and Hal walks closer to him.

HAL
I’ll accept it…the ring, I’ll take it!

Abin Sur smiles as the ring flies from his finger onto Hal’s. Suddenly, a green and black costume covers his entire body, the Green Lantern symbol on his chest.

ABIN SUR
Never, in all my life, would I have expected to see a human accept the ring.

Hal looks down at Abin Sur, who begins to close his eyes.

ABIN SUR
Jordan…you must go to Oa. There you will learn…there you will become a Green Lantern.

FADE TO BLACK

GREEN LANTERN

COMING NOVEMBER 7TH TO MOVIE REELS

(Fade to a dark London street)

[blue]Man VO:[/blue] Everything ends.

(Cut to a fireplace)

[blue]Man VO:[/blue] I had reached my limit. The temporary disdain of the demon within me completely obliterated the balance of my soul.

(Cut to a man reading a letter)

[blue]Man VO:[/blue] It was a fine clear day in the middle of January. I began to feel a change inside myself, a fear of absolutely nothing…freedom from everything.

(Cut to a man hitting a door with an axe)

(Cut to black)

(A light crazed laughter starts)

(The pitch gets lower and lower until there’s nothing but demonic laughter)

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE

February 13th 2009

*The screen is entirely black until the silver logo for SCF Films sweeps over it.*

Voice: I’ve been in hiding for 6 months.

*Shot of a vast mountain landscape*

Voice: I’ve killed 14 people since then.

*Panning shot of the night sky*

Voice: Brings the total up to 23.

*The camera continues panning until it reaches the full moon*

Voice: I’m on the verge of insanity.

*The camera slowly pans up a man's body*

Voice: Is there somebody out there who can cure me?

*The camera pans up until it reaches the back of a man’s head. His brown hair is scraggy. He turns his head around. Sam Miller*

*Cut to black*

JANUARY 2009

Doctor Lloyd:
I see nothing.

Sir John:
That's nonsense, I saw it last night. It was gaping, there's no way it could've disappeared over night.

Larry:
I swear to you, I killed a wolf, a plain, ordinary wolf!

Sir John:
Calm down Larry. Get some rest. It is still early.

Doctor Lloyd:
I must get going. We need to recover the bodies. Goodbye Larry. I'll see you for lunch, Sir John?

Sir John:
Yes, of course, with Montford. We must discuss the hearing.

Lloyd walks out of the room, leaving father and son alone.

Larry:
Father, you must believe me.

Sir John:
I saw your wound last night, like I said before, there's no way such a thing could disappear over night. But alas, get some rest.

Larry:
Alright.

Sir John turns to leave the room, and is halfway out the door before..

Larry:
Dad?

Sir John:
What is it?

Larry:
Thank you.

Sir John smiles at his son, before closing the door behind him.

FADE OUT

EXT. LLANWELLY VILLAGE - DAY

The small village is bristling with life, much of the buzz stemming from the upcoming hearing. Sir John Talbot walks through the streets, a black top hat settled on his head. He wears a long, black coat to keep himself from getting cold. Sir John continues to walk, until he bumps into a person, who turns around, and is revealed to be Frank Andrews. Sir John shoots him a somewhat cold glare, which Andrews responds to with an equally mean look.

Andrews:
Ah, if it isn't the great Sir John Talbot.

Sir John:
And if it isn't the worm of a man Mr. Frank Andrews. Tell me, how is the game today?

Andrews:
What do you mean?

Sir John:
Since my son is gone, it may seem that nobody else is hunting your fiancé.

Andrews:
Your son deserved whatever happened to him. But lo and behold, the prodigal other son returns. Tell me, did you bring your runt of a son back because you love him, or because the prestige of the Talbot name means nothing without an heir?

Sir John doesn't reply, but keeps his eyes locked coldly on Andrews'.

Andrews:
Not every answer needs a verbal response. I'll see you at the hearing, Sir John. I can only hope the outcome of this trial doesn't make you go off the edge, like your eldest son.

Andrews walks off camera, leaving Sir John with a sad look on his face.

FADE OUT

INT. LLANWELLY POLICE STATION - DAY

Doctor Lloyd and Captain Montford sit at a round table, with small glasses in front of them. Montford holds a pipe in his hand, and slowly takes a drag, and watches as a small puff of smoke billows from the bowl.

Montford:
Can I ask you something, doctor?

Doctor Lloyd:
Of course.

Montford:
Has it occurred to you that ever since Benjamin Talbot was found dead, the town has been spiraling downwards?

Doctor Lloyd:
Benjamin was a very well respected member of the community, Paul. It's not uncommon to have such a loss bring about this feeling of despair.

Montford:
It's probably just coincidence, but the Talbot name seems to have a curse on it.

Doctor Lloyd:
What makes you say that?

Montford:
Sir John lost his eldest son to tragedy, just like his father before him.

Doctor Lloyd:
Sir John had a brother?

Montford:
Yes, Sir John was the youngest. His brother died at a young age due to some illness. Ever since then, his father was relentlessly strict on him. Now, Sir John loses his eldest son to some tragedy. I just hope both Sir John and Larry are able to reconcile.

Doctor Lloyd:
Larry is nice enough. But this dreadful incident in the woods just adds more stigmas to the family name.

Montford leans back, and takes another drag of his pipe. A few
moments later, the door to Montford's office opens, and Sir John walks in.

Sir John:
Gentlemen.

Doctor Lloyd:
Afternoon, Sir John.

Montford:
Are you ready to discuss the hearing?

Sir John:
Of course. Now, Judge Thompson seems to be unwavering for either side, ours or the village.

Montford:
We need solid evidence that your son wasn't in a suicidal mood.

Sir John:
Benjamin was always bright. Both of you knew. I say it was murder.

Doctor Lloyd:
But who would've done such a thing?

Sir John:
Frank Andrews.

Montford:
Sir John, as much as I would back you in this case, that claim is a little absurd, don't you think?

Sir John:
He was always jealous of Benjamin. And Frank isn't exactly the most trustworthy of men.

Doctor Lloyd:
I would advise you to not bring any names up. It wouldn't work in your case.

Sir John:
Bloody hell. God damn it!

CUT TO

INT. LARRY'S BEDROOM - DAY

Larry buttons up his vest, and grabs an olive coat to throw over his vest. He walks over to the door to his bedroom, and leaves.

CUT TO

INT. TALBOT MANOR GREAT HALL - DAY

Lawrence walks towards the door, and grabs his overcoat and hat, and exits the house.

CUT TO

EXT. TALBOT MANOR - DAY

Lawrence throws on his coat, and walks over to the side of the house, and opens the door to the stables.

CUT TO

INT. STABLES - DAY

Larry grabs a pair of riding gloves from a shelf, and walks over to one of the stable doors, which he opens. Inside the holding pen is a chestnut stallion. Lawrence smiles affectionately at his now grown up child hood horse, and strokes its nose. He leads the horse out, and puts a saddle on, before mounting it with ease. Larry urges the horse out of the stables, and begins to ride towards Llanwelly.

FADE IN

INT. LLANWELLY COURTHOUSE - DAY

The courthouse is packed with townspeople. Sir John sits at the front with Montford and Lloyd. At the opposite side of the room sits the town mayor, STRICKLAND. Gwen is seen sitting in the back, with Frank sitting next to her. The crowd continues to murmur audibly, but as JUDGE THOMPSON, an old, but stern looking man, takes his post, and bangs the gavel, it goes deathly silent.

Judge Thompson:
This hearing is now open. Mr. Talbot, you are welcome to give your plea.

Sir John:
Thank you your honor.

Sir John stands up, and straightens his coat, before looking out at the crowd.

Sir John:
My eldest son was found dead months ago. You people have called it suicide. I cry murder. You tell me Llanwelly is too peaceful. Everyone knows each other. I tell you now, this death was not caused by depression. This death was caused by jealousy, and by rage.

Sir John stares a hole into Frank Andrews, who looks him straight in the eye.

Sir John:
I come before you today to say that I believe my son was murdered by a man in this very a courtroom. By a man who used to work on my very estate. By a man so cowardly and so paranoid about his relationship, took the life of my son. This man, ladies and gentlemen, is Frank Andrews!

Andrews sits up straight, locking Talbot in the eye. The entire crowd erupts in noise, most of it incomprehensible. Lloyd sighs and looks at Sir John, who has a proud fire in his eyes. Montford holds his head in his hands.

Sir John:
THAT MAN MURDERED MY SON!

Judge Thompson:
ORDER! I WILL HAVE ORDER!

Thompson slams the gavel down rapidly, making the crowd go silent.

Judge Thompson:
Sir John, do you have any idea of what claims you are making by accusing Mr. Andrews of murder?

Sir John:
I do, your Honor. This man needs to be put to justice. Llanwelly was once peaceful, but he's disrupted it.

A random man in the crowd stands up, and points at Sir John.

Man:
You want to talk about disruption? Two people were found dead last night! Strange that it is the same day your son returned!

Sir John:
Leave my son out of this!

Andrews:
Your son is in this, whether you like it or not. We found his walking stick by the scene! If you want hard evidence, there it is!

Sir John is about to retaliate when the court doors slam open, and in walks Larry. Lawrence looks around at the entire crowd, which goes deathly silent. The look on Talbot's face is beast-like. Larry walks up to the front of the courtroom, and takes a seat next to
Doctor Lloyd.

Larry:
Go on.

Judge Thompson:
Master Talbot, I would like it next time if you wouldn't disrupt my court. Now, I've had enough of this argument for today. Court adjourned.

Thompson leaves his seat, leaving the entire room in an eerie silence.

FADE OUT

INT. TALBOT MANOR LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

Sir John sits in a large chair, blankly staring into the fireplace. Larry walks in with a concerned look on his face.

Larry:
Father, I'm sorry.

Sir John:
You shouldn't be. These townsfolk are just ignorant.

Larry:
I'm going out tonight to the gypsy festival. You should come with me.

Sir John:
No, no, go ahead.

Larry:
Come on, it'll be fun.

Sir John looks up at Larry and smiles softly.

Sir John:
Alright. Let's go.

Larry smiles as Sir John gets out of his chair.

FADE IN

EXT. GYPSY FESTIVAL - NIGHT

The festival is teeming with the townsfolk, who are eager to watch the celebrations. Gypsy girls dance to folk music, which gets most of the males' attention. Larry and Sir John walk into the camp, and walk up to Captain Montford.

Larry:
Captain Montford.

Montford:
Ah Larry, how are you tonight?

Larry:
I'm well, but I can't say the same about my father. Perhaps you could take him to get a drink?

Montford:
I'd love to. Let's go Sir John.

Sir John:
Right.

Sir John and Montford leave Larry alone to the festival. Larry walks around, and watches one of the gypsy dances. We PAN upwards into the night sky, which is dark and starry. Through the fog, we see a rising full moon...

CUT TO

Frank and Gwen walk through the camp, arms locked together.

Gwen:
What was that all about today?

Andrews:
What? Sir John accusing me of killing his son?

Gwen:
Yea.

Andrews:
It's nonsense, you know I wouldn't do anything like that. Now c'mon. There's Larry Talbot, I just want to show you that there's no bad blood.

Gwen and Frank begin to walk over to where Larry is. Lawrence spots them, and attempts to lose himself in the crowd, but is too late.

Andrews:
Larry! Larry Talbot!

With a disappointed smile on his face, Larry walks over to Andrews and Gwen.

Andrews:
I'm Frank Andrews.

Larry:
You seem to already know my name.

Both men shake hands. Larry looks at Gwen.

Larry:
Good evening, Gwen.

Gwen:
You too Larry.

Andrews:
Shall we find something to eat?

Gypsy Barker (O.S.):
Who here thinks they are man enough to best this beast?

The three walk over to the barker, and see that he is handling a bear. A crowd of people form around him. Nobody dares to step up.

Gypsy Barker:
Come one, come all! Who can throw this beast? A hefty reward for anyone who does!

Gwen:
How about you Frank? You used to be a game keeper; surely this little animal is no match for you?

Andrews:
I would love for that to be true. How about you Talbot? You wrestled that wolf.

Larry looks at Gwen who has a worried look on her face.

Larry:
Know what? Why not.

Larry walks forward, much to the crowd's pleasure.

Gypsy Barker:
So we have a taker! Tell me sir, do you think you can throw this bear to the ground?

Larry remains silent as he takes off his coat and vest, and hands them to one of the gypsies.

Gypsy Barker:
Looks like this man is serious! Please take a step back ladies and gentlemen, give this man some room. Sir, are you ready?

Larry nods.

Gypsy Barker:
Best of luck sir!

The gypsy lets go of the bear’s leash, and leaps over the fence, keeping a close eye on the two. The bear growls at Talbot, causing some of the ladies in attendance to shriek.

CLOSE UP: LARRY’S FACE.

His eyes become beast-like, his face tightens.

CUT TO

The bear seems to whimper as Larry moves forward, as if stalking the bear. The bear begins to back up as Larry moves forward, and grapples the bear. Using all of his strength, and the bear's newfound hesitance, Larry manages to drop the bear on its back! The crowd around him cheers, but Larry remains focused.

MEDIUM CLOSE UP: LARRY’S FACE

His face is seemingly in a trance.

Gwen (O.S.):
Larry?

CLOSE UP: LARRY

Larry suddenly snaps out of his trance..

CUT TO

The crowd looks on in fearful wonder, now completely silent. Larry looks around, embarrassed, before stopping on Gwen. Gwen slowly shifts her eyes away, which Frank notices.

Andrews:
Let's go...

With a lingering look at Larry, Frank begins to pull Gwen away. Larry looks at all the watchers angrily, causing them to back off. He grabs his coat and vest, and storms out of the area.

Andrews walks Gwen out of the area before Gwen pulls away.

Gwen:
What are you doing? I'm not a child, you don't need to lead me out.

Andrews:
Gwen, I'm sorry, but I just can't stand to see you with that man.

Gwen:
What's the matter Frank?

Andrews:
I just get jealous when I see you two together. Please, stay away from him, for me.

Gwen:
How dare you!

Gwen storms away from Andrews, leaving the man by himself.

CUT TO

EXT. MALEVA’S TENT - NIGHT

Larry puts on his vest, and coat, before being stopped by an old and shaky voice.

Voice (O.S.):
You've been a long time coming.

Larry spins around to see the old crone, MALEVA standing by the entrance to her tent.

Larry:
Who are you?

Maleva:
My name is Maleva. Step inside, would you?

Larry:
(Annoyed)
Oh, I'm not buying anything!

Maleva:
And I am not selling anything. I expected you sooner.

Larry:
You...I remember you. In the woods…that night...

Maleva:
Step inside.

Maleva ducks into her tent, leaving Larry with a conflicted look on his face. With a sigh, Lawrence walks over to the tent, and steps in.

CUT TO

INT. MALEVA’S TENT - NIGHT

Maleva sits at a chair by a table, with a bushel of wolfbane on the table top. Larry looks around the interior of the tent, especially at the various decorations with the pentagram on them.

Maleva:
You killed the wolf.

Larry:
Seems like you're the only one who believes me.

Maleva:
The wolf was my son, Bela.

Larry:
What are you talking about? You just said I killed the wolf! It may have been foggy, but I saw what I saw, and that was a damned wolf!

Maleva:
Bela became a wolf when the moon was full.

Larry:
Nonsense, save that for a child.

Maleva:
He was a werewolf.

Larry:
I don't have time for this!

Larry begins to walk out of the tent when he is cut off by Maleva.

Maleva:
(Eerily)
Whoever is bitten by a werewolf and lives...becomes a werewolf himself.

Suddenly Larry stops, and turns around. He looks at Maleva worriedly.

Maleva:
The wolf bit you, didn't it?

Larry:
Yea! Yea it did! The wound was gone this morning, but I swear, last night it was gushing blood!

Maleva:
Do you dare to show me the wound?

Larry:
There's nothing to see, it's cleared up.

Maleva:
(Sternly)
Do you dare to show me the wound?

Larry unbuttons his shirt, and shows his chest to Maleva.

CLOSE UP: LARRY’S RIGHT SHOULDER

The pentagram is prominent where the bite was.

Maleva looks worried, and backs off of Larry.

Maleva:
Take this charm. Wear it over your heart always.

Larry:
Alright, alright, I'll take it! How much do you...

Maleva:
No charge. But go now......and heaven help you.

Larry opens his mouth to speak, but steps outside of the tent quickly.

CUT TO

EXT. MALEVA'S TENT - NIGHT

Larry looks at his charm, before grabbing it tightly with his hand, and walking off towards the main camp. Maleva walks out after him.

CUT TO

EXT. MAIN GYPSY CAMP - NIGHT

Larry walks through various patrons of the festival, occasionally bumping into them as he stares at his charm.

CUT TO

Maleva walks up to another gypsy, and whispers something inaudibly into her ear. She jolts up, and goes to another gypsy. This cycle continues, until all of the gypsies seem to be packing up rapidly.

CUT TO

Larry continues walking, and bumps into Gwen.

Gwen:
Oh...Larry!

Larry:
Gwen, I've got to go, the gypsy gave me this charm, I'm sorry.

Gwen looks at the charm.

Gwen:
That's funny, it's a pentagram.

Larry:
(Nervously)
Where's Frank?

Gwen:
We had a quarrel...Larry what's wrong?

Larry:
Gwen, last night, I was bit by a wolf. This morning, they couldn't find a scar.

Gwen:
That's odd, you were bleeding a lot last night, I could've sworn...

Larry:
Gwen, I want you to have this.

Larry places the charm in Gwen's hand, and wraps her fingers around it slowly.

Gwen:
Larry, what are you doing?

Larry:
I don't know what's going on, it's all been this tornado of confusion, but I want to protect you.

Gwen:
Larry...I can't...

Larry:
Just take it! Please! Gwen, I'm scared, just please take it!

A gypsy bumps into Larry, almost knocking him down. Talbot grabs his arm, and pulls him close.

Larry:
Hey, hey, hey what's all the commotion about?

Gypsy:
There's a werewolf in camp!

Larry lets the man go, and slowly turns around to face Gwen.

Larry:
Gwen, please, stay safe tonight. Please, for me.

Gwen:
What are you talking about?

Larry:
Lock the doors, get upstairs, anything. Just don't go outside.

Gwen:
Oh nonsense, you actually believe the gypsy?

Larry:
I have to.

Gwen:
You told me you don't believe in superstitions. Were you lying?

Larry:
I...I...

Gwen:
(coldly)
Your brother would be very ashamed.

Gwen looks frustrated, and somewhat sad as she leaves with the charm in her hand. Larry looks up at the sky and at the rising full moon as we

FADE IN

INT. TALBOT MANOR GREAT HALL - NIGHT

Larry enters through the front doors, and locks them behind him. With a distraught look on his face, Larry rushes up the stairs, and towards his room door.

CUT TO

INT. LARRY'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

Larry throws his coat on his bed, and immediately rushes to his mirror, where he begins to unbutton his shirt. Lo and behold, hair begins to sprout on his chest. Larry's eyes sink, and he walks over to a chair, where he sits down and takes his socks and shoes off. Hair grows on his legs.

CLOSE UP: LARRY’S EYES

They begin to twitch back and forth. The slow, rhythmic beating of a heart is heard.
The beating continues, faster and faster until....

Larry:
(In a burst of great pain)
AHHH!

Larry convulses, and falls off of the chair. He spins around violently on the carpet, and starts to tear parts of his shirt as fur begins to grow where his skin was. His hands begin to extend, and sharp claws begin to grow where his finger nails where. Larry lifts his hand up and looks at his claws with a look of terror on his face. Another burst of pain hits him as his face begins to contort.

CLOSE UP: LARRY'S FACE

Larry's face begins to shift, his snout extending just a little bit, and sharp fangs grow in place of his teeth. His skin darkens to a light brown, and thick, dark hair sprouts above his forehead, and around his cheek.

The Wolf Man stands up, and with predatory-like instincts, looks around the room before heading towards an open window on its clawed feet. With a hunch in its back, the monster slips out of the window.

FADE OUT

EXT. MOOR - NIGHT

The moor is seen as expansive and boggy, riddled with a few trees. PAN up into the sky, a full moon is seen bright and shining in the dark sky.

CUT TO

The Wolf Man roams the moors, looking for prey. In the distance, a small dot of red is seen. With a snarl, the Wolf Man heads towards it.

CUT TO

EXT. CAMP SITE - NIGHT

Two men sit at the fire, roasting some sparse food. One of them still has a broken shackle on his right arm. They're escaped criminals.

Criminal #1:
Lucky to get out of there, eh?

Criminal #2:
Guess so. But I'd rather be in prison then out on these moors at night. They give me the chills.

Criminal #1:
You're afraid?

Criminal #2:
No. Something has me worried.

Criminal #1:
Nonsense, there's nothing but birds and rabbits out on these moors.

As he says those words, a chilling HOWL is heard, not far from the camp.

Criminal #2:
Must be a big rabbit.

A shadow looms closer to the fire as the criminals slowly back away.

Criminal #2:
A big, scary rab...

The Wolf Man appears in all his visceral glory, snarling at the two criminals. He LEAPS over the fire, landing on Criminal #2. We can't see up close, but blood sprays at from where the Wolf Man bites at his face. Criminal #1 tries to get away, and tries to hide in the tent.

Criminal #1:
No...no.no.no.nonononono....

Everything goes silent as the criminal tries to stay still. In the background of the tent, we see the shadow of The Wolf Man moving in...closer...and closer....until RIP!

Criminal #1:
AH!!!! AHHHHH!! AHHH!!!!!!

He tries to crawl away, but his leg is grabbed, and he is yanked out side of the tent. Through the ripped tent flapped, we see the werewolf striking down with his claws rapidly at the figures face. The motion stops, and the Wolf Man renews his hunt.

FADE OUT

EXT. LLANWELLY VILLAGE - NIGHT

A girl wanders through the streets, seemingly unworried by the night. She stops for a moment as she hears a HOWL. The girl looks around nervously, before continuing down the road. A soft GROWL is heard, and this time, the girl stops, and looks around, now with tears streaming down her face.

POV: WOLF MAN

We see the girl running through the streets, as we move in.
As she passes the fountain, through the shadows, the Wolf Man pounces, and tackles her into the fountain. We hear a SCREAM, and from the opposite side of the fountain, a violent struggle.

CLOSE UP: FOUNTAIN WATER

The clear water slowly turns into red as the commotion stops.
A shout is heard, and the Wolf Man looks up, blood on his muzzle. He runs off into the night.

FADE OUT

EXT. LLANWELLY WOODS - MORNING

Larry lies on the ground in the middle of the forest. His clothes are ripped, dirty, and bloody. He begins to stir, and manages to get on his feet, seemingly unaware of the mess he is. Suddenly, he stops, and looks at his hands.

CLOSE UP: LARRY’S HANDS

They are dirty, and caked with blood.

Larry tries wiping them off on his shirt, but finds it ripped and bloody as well. He gasps, and then turns around. He's in the middle of Llanwelly Woods,

Larry:
No.....NO!

He looks at his ripped pants, and bare feet.

Larry:
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Quickly he realizes he needs to get home unseen. Larry looks around, and spots a stream. He walks over, and dips his bloody and dirty head in the clear water. Larry takes his bloody shirt off, and throws it in the water. After washing off, Larry begins to head back towards Talbot Manor.

CUT TO

EXT. TALBOT MANOR - DAY

Larry walks towards the Manor, and sees his open window on the second floor. He begins to climb up the wall, using stones, and ivy for footing. Larry shimmies his way into the open window.

CUT TO

INT. LARRY'S BEDROOM - MORNING

Larry goes to his mirror, and looks at his face. He runs his hands over it, as if feeling for hair. Larry walks over to his closet, and pulls out a new shirt and vest, and exchanges his ripped pants for new ones.

FADE OUT

INT. TALBOT MANOR GREAT HALL - DAY

Sir John paces back and forth, his arms behind his back.

Larry (V.O.):
Good morning, father.

Sir John:
Ah, good morning Larry.

Sir John has a somewhat worried look on his face.

Larry:
What's the matter?

Sir John:
3 people were found dead last night.

Larry:
Dead?

Sir John:
Yes, interesting enough, it seems like they were killed by a wolf.

Larry:
What's this story about a man turning into a wolf?

Sir John:
You mean the werewolf?

Larry
That's it.

Sir John:
Well you'll find something like it in every society. It's derived from man's dual personality, like I said earlier.

Larry:
Well that's all Greek to me.

Sir John:
It is Greek, Larry. It's a very complex meaning for something very simple. It's the good and evil in every man's soul. In this case, evil takes the shape of an animal.

Larry:
Why did it have to fall upon me? I can figure out most anything that is physical, but these mental manifestations, these things you can't even touch!....

Sir John:
What's the matter with you Larry?

Larry:
Well nothing sir. But do you believe in these tales?

Sir John:
Larry, to some of us, life is very simple. This is good, this is bad. That's black, and this is white. All right or wrong, no shadings of gray.

Larry:
That'd be Paul Montford.

Sir John:
Exactly. Now others of us find life to be very complex, with many sides. No good or bad, just a shading of gray. Now you ask me if a man can turn into a wolf.

Larry nods his head.

Sir John:
If you mean physically taking on the characteristics of a wolf, no, that's impossible. But I do believe that most anything can happen to a man in his own mind. Now, are you sure you killed a wolf that night?

Larry:
You're treating me like I'm crazy! The entire town is!

Sir John:
Stop this! You're a Talbot. I'll not have my only son running around like a mental patient!

Larry:
You don't believe me, none of you do! Only the gypsy woman.

Sir John:
Gypsy!? Larry, they will fill your mind with rubbish just for a quick penny. Now listen to me, you are conflicted, but I do not believe you are insane.

Sir John walks over to the coat rack, and grabs his top hat and jacket.

Sir John:
Listen to me Larry, belief in the hereafter is a good distraction for all of these phenomenon. It's time for church.

FADE OUT

EXT. LLANWELLY CATHEDRAL - DAY

The villagers of Llanwelly all scurry into the church, while some straggle behind and chat with others in front of the house of religion. A horse drawn buggy pulls up in front of the steps. The driver steps down, and opens the door, from which Sir John emerges. Larry follows him. Both men look dapper, wearing blacks. Larry carries his silver cane.

Sir John:
Pastor Fisk is a good reverend. He's a nice man.

Larry:
He's still preaching here? I remember him from when I was a boy.

Sir John:
Apparently the Lord granted him long life.

Both men share a slight chuckle as they head up the steps. Gwen and her father, CHARLES CONLIFFE, also walk up to the entrance. Both families stop.

Charles:
Good day, Sir John.

Sir John:
Ah, Charles, good day to you sir. And Gwen, you look very pretty
this morning.

Gwen:
You flatter me Sir John.

Larry looks away, as if trying to avoid Gwen's eyesight.

Gwen:
Good morning, Larry.

Larry:
Gwen.

Suddenly, Frank Andrews steps into the scene.

Andrews:
Morning, Larry.

Larry:
And you, Frank.

Sir John looks angry as the brash young man steps up towards them.

Andrews:
Good morning, Master Talbot.

Sir John:
Save me the trouble of putting you in your place, gamekeeper.

Andrews:
Money can't buy love, Sir John. It's very apparent too.

Gwen:
Frank, how rude!

Charles:
We better get going, or we'll miss the sermon. The Lord has patience, but not for squabbling like this.

Gwen, Frank and Charles walk off scene, towards the church, leaving the Talbots at the entrance.

Sir John:
He's a worm of a man, Larry. Don't let first impressions get to you.

Larry:
I don't intend on making nice with him. I see the way he looks at me and Gwen.

Sir John:
And I see the way you look at her. It's the same situation that led to Benjamin's death. Gwen is a pretty girl Larry, but I fear she has a curse about her.

Larry:
Tell me about it.

Sir John:
Do you remember your mother, Larry?

Larry:
Only slightly.

Sir John:
She had raven colored hair, just like yours. And her skin was olive, very tan, beautiful.

Sir John seems to go off in a day dream before snapping out of it.

Sir John:
I'm sorry my boy.

Larry:
It's no problem father.

Sir John:
Come, let's go in.

The two gentlemen head into the cathedral.

CUT TO

INT. LLANWELLY CATHEDRAL - DAY

The entire village is seemingly inside the church. Immediately, Sir John spots Montford, and walks up to him.

Sir John:
Paul, good morning.

Montford:
Sir John. Larry.

Larry nods in greeting towards Paul. The three men take a seat near the front of the church. The voices soften as PASTOR FISK, an elderly looking man, walks into the front of the church.

Pastor Fisk:
Let us pray.

PAN: THE CHURCH CROWD

Pastor Fisk (V.O.):
Our heavenly father. We come before You today and ask that You would bless our time with You. We praise You for giving us the opportunity to be a part of Your work. We ask You now, Father, that You would remove any barrier that stands between us and You, tune our senses to what You want to speak to us about today and prepare our hearts and spirits to be changed according to Your Divine Will.

Everyone:
Amen.

Pastor Fisk:
I come before you today not as a preacher, but as a protector. Llanwelly has become unsafe. Whether it be a warning from Him, or by chance. We've lost the lives of 5 souls in the past two days. They way they were taken was not Holy, and I do not believe it to be the Lord's work.

The crowd is deathly silent.

Pastor Fisk:
One being, his Unholiness, alone carries the malice to take those before their time. The power of Satan changed man into beasts.

The crowd now seems upset.

CLOSE UP: LARRY

Larry looks on nervously, and with a look of guilt.

Pastor Fisk:
A beast has come among us.

Larry holds his head as sweat begins to drip down his forehead in beads. Sir John notices this, and puts a hand on his back.

Pastor Fisk:
May the Lord protect this being. And let us hope that he does not strike again.

Larry stands up, and looks around at the crowd, who now all stare at him. Larry turns into the aisle, and quickly walks out of the church, causing a commotion inside of the cathedral. Sir John looks at his son with a twinge of embarrassment.

CUT TO

EXT. LLANWELLY CATHEDRAL - DAY

Larry wipes his head, and sighs. He looks over his shoulder, and sees the sign for the crypt. Talbot cocks his brow, and walks over to where the dead rest.

CUT TO

INT. CRYPT - DAY

Larry walks through the crypt, looking at the various coffins for the dead of Llanwelly. As he continues walking, he sees an open coffin. Lawrence moves closer, and recoils after seeing something inside of it.

CLOSE UP: THE COFFIN INTERIOR

The coffin contains Bela. Bela's eyes are wide open, seemingly staring right at Lawrence. On his forehead is a pentagram, and his mouth is spread in a wicked smile.

Lawrence moves in to get a better look, but he hears somebody coming. Larry quickly goes to hide behind a pillar. Maleva walks on screen, and towards the coffin. In her hand, she carries a bushel of wolfbane.

Maleva:
The way you walked was thorny...

Maleva touches the wolfbane to Bela's mouth, which closes into a slight smile.

Maleva (Cont’d):
....through no fault of your own. But as the rain enters the soil....
Maleva touches the wolfbane to Bela's eyes, which close.

Maleva (Cont’d):
....the river enters the sea, so tears run to a predestined end.

Maleva touches the wolfbane to Bela's pentagram, which fades.

Maleva (Cont’d):
Your suffering is over, Bela, my son. Now you will find peace, for eternity.

Bela's face is entirely calm, and at peace. Maleva softly places the wolfbane on top of his chest, to ward away any evil from entering his body. She walks slowly out of the crypt. Larry exits his hiding place, and looks at the now at peace Bela.

Larry:
(angrily)
You did this to me! YOU DID THIS! You....Yo....

Larry grabs his head, and begins to break down. He sobs woefully. He's desperate. Confused. Helpless.

FADE OUT

INT. DOCTOR LLOYD’S HOUSE - DAY
Doctor Lloyd sits at a table, drinking tea and reading the newspaper.

CLOSE UP: THE NEWSPAPER

The newspaper headline reads: RIPPER STRIKES AGAIN!

Lloyd flips the page, when a KNOCKING comes at his door. Lloyd sets down the paper, and opens the door. There stands Larry.

Doctor Lloyd:
Larry?

Larry:
Doctor, I've gotta talk to you.

Doctor Lloyd:
Of course, come in.

Larry walks in, and begins to pace about the room.

Doctor Lloyd:
What's the matter?

Larry:
Doctor, do you believe in werewolves?

Doctor Lloyd:
Werewolves?

Larry:
Yes, a man that turns into a wolf when the moon is full.

Doctor Lloyd:
Where is this coming from?

Larry:
The old gypsy, at the fair, told me that Bela was a werewolf. That's why when I killed him, he was a wolf, but when you found him, he had changed back into a man.

Doctor Lloyd:
That could explain some things, but it is a bit irrational, don't you think?

Larry:
But Doctor, you have to believe me, I killed a wolf that night! Now Bela is dead, and 3 more bodies were found last night..

Doctor Lloyd:
3 more?

Larry:
Yes, didn't you hear? They found two escaped criminals and a girl all dead last night. At first they thought it was the criminals that killed the girl, but the wounds on all 3 victims were the same.

Doctor Lloyd:
Where are the bodies?

Larry:
I think Montford has them in the station.

Doctor Lloyd:
Let's go. I need to see the wounds.

Lloyd and Larry exit the house.

CUT TO

INT. LLANWELLY POLICE STATION - DAY

Lloyd checks the girl's corpse as Montford and Larry watch on.

Montford:
What was it Doctor?

Doctor Lloyd:
Torn jugular. Just like Jenny Williams. Paul, are you sure you cleared the forest? There could be a pack of these animals out there.

Montford:
We searched the entire damn forest, and didn't find a thing. Andrews tells me there are no signs a wolf, let alone a pack, could be living there.

Doctor Lloyd:
Well, these two criminals certainly didn't kill her. Could the Ripper have moved to Llanwelly?

Larry:
Hello, father. I'm back.

Sir John:
Indeed.

Larry:
I just wish to make amends, between us. I feel like we haven't really been a pair, like a real father and son. I'm sorry about Benjamin, father. I know he was your life.

Sir John:
There is nothing to apologize about, my son. It may not have been apparent, but all throughout, I'm glad that you're back. I love you, Larry, nothing will ever change that.

Larry:
Thank you, father. Do you have a moment to talk?

Sir John:
What is it son?

Larry:
I think I know who killed Lloyd.

Sir John:
Who did then?

Larry:
I think it was Andrews.

Sir John:
I should’ve known..

Larry:
Let's take this rationally. I'm going to speak to Gwen. I'll see you later tonight.

Sir John:
All right.

Larry turns to leave.

Sir John:
Ah, Larry, wait. Here.

Sir John hands Larry his silver cane.

Sir John:
It's yours. Might as well take it.

Larry:
Thank you.

Larry exits Talbot Manor.

CUT TO

EXT. LLANWELLY VILLAGE - LATE AFTERNOON

The streets are relatively busy as people strive to get work done before dinner time. Larry walks through the streets, hat tipped over his face, as to conceal it. Talbot walks up to Conliffe's shop, at opens the glass door.

CUT TO

INT. CONLIFFE'S SHOP - LATE AFTERNOON

Gwen stands behind the counter, polishing a china plate. Larry walks in, but doesn't speak yet.

Gwen:
How can I help you, sir?

Larry:
Why, yes. I'm looking for a girl named Gwen Conliffe. Someone told me she worked here.

Gwen:
I'm Gwen, how may I help you?

Larry lifts his hat up, and smiles at Gwen.

Gwen:
Larry! But I thought you had…

Larry:
It's a long story. But first, I've got to tell you something. My father and I believe..

Frank Andrews enters the shop.

Andrews:
Believe what, Lawrence Talbot?

Larry:
Ah, Frank. It's good to see you. Before I answer that, tell me, what exactly did you do to those people?

Andrews:
What are you talking about?

Larry:
Within a matter of months, you've turned Llanwelly's people against it's two most prominent citizens. Instead of actively working to help Montford with these murders, you had a vendetta against my father.

Andrews:
Prominent? Please. You Talbots are nothing but outcasts. Rich, spoiled, stuck up outcasts.

Larry:
That may be so. But rest assured. I will find out what happened to my brother.

Larry tips his hat at Gwen, and exits the shop.

FADE OUT

EXT. LLANWELLY VILLAGE - LATE AFTERNOON

Talbot walks through the streets of Llanwelly, making no attempt to hide his identity. Some of the villagers who spot him look at him with a an angry look.

Villager:
Lawrence Talbot is back!

Villager:
Tis a full moon tonight?

Villager:
This does not bode wall for Llanwelly.

Villager:
The beast will strike again...

Talbot ignores the whisperings of the villagers as he heads towards the Police Station.

CUT TO

INT. LLANWELLY POLICE STATION - LATE AFTERNOON

Larry opens the door, and spots Montford facing away from him, talking to another officer.

Larry:
Captain Montford.

Montford:
(Dismissively)
Yes, one moment.

Larry:
(Sternly)
Captain Montford.

Montford turns around, and recoils in shock as he looks up Lawrence's face.

Montford:
(Shocked)
Larry, but you were...I...

Larry:
They released me. They said with the conditions of my mind, and the lack of hard evidence, they couldn't prosecute me.

Larry smiles innocently, hiding the fact that he massacred nearly 10 people in London during his accidental escape.

Montford:
But we found you with the gun..surely there was...

Larry:
Captain, I was chained up the entire night. I saw Doctor Lloyd get shot. I don't know how I broke the chains, and I have no recollection of what else happened that night. But I swear to you, I did not kill Doctor Lloyd.

Montford:
Well Larry, the village already thinks...

Larry:
That's why I've returned. There is only one way to rid Llanwelly of itss curse, of its beast. We must end this once and for all. And we must end this tonight.

Montford:
How?

Larry:
Talk with Strickland. Call a town meeting. I'll tell them how. This will be settled tonight.

Montford nods, and pats Larry on the shoulder.

FADE OUT

INT. TOWN HALL - EVENING

Sir John, Larry, and Captain Montford sit in the front of the meeting room as the majority of Llanwelly shuffles into the room. The town mayor, Strickland, calls for silence.

Strickland:
Silence! Please. Tonight, I have gathered you all here to discuss what to do about the beast. Over the past few weeks, it has been peaceful. But there have been no full moons. There is one tonight, and tomorrow. What do you propose we do? I will take suggestions.

A peasant stands up.

Peasant:
I say we lock Larry Talbot behind bars, and see if there is a murder! If there isn't, we'll know it was he who killed the 3 people.

Lawrence stands up, and asks Strickland to speak.

Larry:
Ladies and gentlemen of Llanwelly. I come back to you now to help.

The crowd boos, and shake their heads in disagreement.

Larry:
You don't have to believe me. But as Strickland said, there will be a full moon tonight. What would locking me up do? I simply want to help.

Some of the peasants nod their head in agreement.

Larry:
You can simply sit here, and talk, and condemn me. But what good would that do? You all must act! You must hunt the beast! Take out all of your men, and find it. But I must warn you...

The crowd looks on, waiting for an explanation. Montford slightly nods his head. Sir John listens intently.

Larry:
You cannot kill it...yet

The crowd silently awaits more.

Larry:
There is only one explanation for these murders...for these acts of violence. A werewolf is in Llanwelly.

The crowd begins to argue, shouting insults and nonsense at Talbot. Lawrence takes it in stride, but his will still remains.

Larry:
Only silver can kill a werewolf. Fitzgerald, can you make silver bullets before tonight?

A burly looking man stands up.

Fitzgerald:
I don't think I have enough silver, Master Talbot. Besides, it would take me until tomorrow to make them.

Montford:
Silver bullets? Why can't we just shoot the beast with normal bullets!

Larry:
Captain, the only thing that can kill a werewolf is silver, and unless you've got any better suggestions, that's what the town should do tonight!

The crowd begins to voice their displeasure.

Montford:
Larry, thank you for your advice. If Fitzgerald can't make these bullets by tonight, I say we set a few traps. Capture the animal, and see what we've got.

The crowd agrees with Montford.

Montford:
I need some volunteers. Frank Andrews, you're coming with me regardless as head gamekeeper for Llanwelly. You know these woods better than any of us. I need maybe 4 more.

Montford picks some of the younger men, and heads out of the courtroom. Larry looks on from his chair with a grim expression, knowing this will end in only pain for Llanwelly.

Larry:
This is foolishness.

Sir John:
Montford knows what he's doing. Come, let's get back to the manor.

FADE OUT

EXT. LLANWELLY WOODS - EVENING

The men place bear traps in various spots throughout the woods. When the final one is set, the men head back to the cart.

Andrews:
That should hold him.

Montford:
Better hope. Must be a big creature. We'll come by around 9, and search for any activity.

Andrews:
Of course.

CUT TO

EXT. LLANWELLY WOODS - NIGHT

A carriage flies down the small dirt path that leads through the woods. Inside the carriage is a young couple, seemingly just married. The cart hits a bump, then sort of tilts to the side. The driver gets off his position, and checks the wheels. One of them has split over a large rock in the middle of the path.

Driver:
Blast.

The driver knocks on the coach door, which is opened by the young man.

Driver:
Sorry to disturb you sir, but one of the wheels cracked. I'm afraid we're stuck.

Man:
Is there anyway to fix it?

Driver:
I might have a spare in the back.

The man shuts the coach door as the driver heads around to the back of the coach.

OVER THE SHOULDER: THE WOLF MAN LURKS BEHIND THE DRIVER

The driver mumbles to himself as the Wolf Man slowly stalks closer and closer. He is right behind the man.

CUT TO

INT. COACH - NIGHT

The couple sit patiently.

Driver:
(muffled)
Ahhh!

Man:
(Startled)
What was that?

Woman:
I..I don't know. Maybe it was the driver?

Man:
I'll check. Stay in here, whatever you do.

The woman nods as her husband leaves the carriage. The man walks around to the back, and sees the eviscerated corpse of the driver.

Man:
My..my God.

CUT TO

INT. COACH - NIGHT

The woman waits, looking quite nervous.

Man:
(From outside)
Honey, just stay in the coach. Whatever you do. Just stay in there. Wait..AH! AHHHH!!!!

The man's screams are cut off by a wolf's howl. It goes silent. The newly made widow begins to weep in fear, but she stays in the carriage, and tucks herself between the seat and the wall by the front.

CUT TO

EXT. LLANWELLY WOODS - NIGHT

The Wolf Man roams the woods, in search of new prey. As he stalks, his foot becomes caught in one of the powerful bear traps. The Wolf man snarls in pain, and tries to yank his foot out of the trap, but it doesn't budge. He spasms around, eventually falling to the floor, collapsing on a log. In the background, a cart trots up towards the fallen Wolf Man. Maleva sits at its front, and stops the horses. The old gypsy gets off of the cart, and walks over to where Talbot lays. With a flower of wolfbane in her hand, Maleva begins to chant.

Maleva:
The way you walked was thorny, through no fault of your own.

The hair begins to fade away from Larry's face.

Maleva:
But as the rain enters the soil, the river enters the sea. So tears come to a predestined end.

Larry's body returns to his human state.

Maleva:
Find peace for a moment, my son.

Larry stirs, and finds his foot in the trap.

Larry:
Where am I?

Maleva:
Hurry, the men are hunting you.

Maleva tries to open the trap, but Larry gets in there instead.

Larry:
Here, here, I'll get it!

Larry disarms the trap, and gets his foot out. He tries to stand, but walks with a limp.

Larry:
Thank you, you're the only one that believes me.

Maleva:
Hopefully they will too, or I fear this village will erupt into total panic. Now go, before they find you.

Larry limps off as fast as he can through the woods.

CUT TO

EXT. LLANWELLY OUTSKIRTS - NIGHT

Larry attempts to get into the village when he hears a voice.

Hunter (O.S.):
You there! Stop!

Larry turns around, and waits for the hunter.

Hunter:
It's Master Larry! What are you doing out here sir?

Larry:
The same thing you are doing, of course. Hunting!

Larry turns around, and heads towards the village as the hunter looks on. Montford walks on screen.

Montford:
Did I hear you talking to someone?

Hunter:
It was Master Larry.

Montford:
Alright. On your way.

Montford looks at the distant Larry with a watchful eye.

CUT TO

EXT. LLANWELLY VILLAGE - NIGHT

Larry stumbles through the village, until he reaches Conliffe's Shop. He walks around to the side where Gwen's window is, and picks up a pebble. He throws it at her window, giving it a small, but audible rap.

CUT TO

INT. GWEN’S ROOM - NIGHT

Gwen stirs from her bed. Another pebble hits her window.. Gwen walks over to the screen, and pulls back the curtains.

CUT TO

EXT. LLANWELLY VILLAGE - NIGHT

Larry looks up at Gwen's window with a face mixed with desperation, sadness, and helplessness. He holds his arms up for her, motioning for her to come down. Gwen looks down, and shuts her window. Larry limps over to the front door, which Gwen opens up.

CUT TO

INT. CONLIFFE'S SHOP - NIGHT

Larry quickly gets inside of the shop, and shuts the door behind him.

Larry:
Gwen, I'm leaving here.

Gwen:
But why?

Larry:
I can't stay here any longer. I killed Bela. I killed those two criminals, and the girl. In London, I killed much more!

Gwen:
Let me go with you. I'll fetch a few things..

Larry:
You wouldn't wanna run away with a murderer, wouldja?

Gwen:
But you're not!

Larry:
I am what I say I am....a monster!

Gwen:
But I can help you!

Larry:
If I stay here, you don't know who could be next...

Larry looks Gwen in the eyes, with a truthfulness and helplessness that starts breaking her down.

Larry:
It might even be…

Gwen:
I've still got the charm you gave me!

Gwen pulls out the silver charm, and Larry grabs both of her hands. Suddenly his faces changes to shock.

CLOSE UP: GWEN’S RIGHT HAND

The pentagram sits on her palm.

Larry:
Your hand!

Gwen looks at her hand with a puzzled look on her face.

Gwen:
But I don't see anything!

Charles Conliffe walks down the stairs, awoken by the increasingly loud conversation.

Charles:
Master Talbot!

Gwen:
Father, I'm going with Larry!

Larry:
NO! IT'S NO USE!

Larry leaves the shop quickly, slamming the door behind him. Gwen attempts to follow him, but her father holds her back.

FADE IN

INT. TALBOT MANOR - NIGHT

Larry paces around the corridor, his face stricken with desperation. Sir John walks down stairs.

Sir John:
What's the matter Larry?

Larry:
Father, I've gotta leave.

Sir John:
Why?

Larry:
Father, tonight, I got caught in one of the traps. I don't know how I got there.

Sir John:
Larry, Larry, how can I get you out of this mental quagmire you've gotten yourself into?

Larry:
You can believe me! Father, I've killed many people, but I can't control it. I'm a werewolf!

Sir John:
Stop it with this werewolf nonsense! You're a Talbot!

Larry:
You're treating me like I'm insane! They tried to cure me at the Asylum, but they all were killed! They say you can see the pentagram in the sign of your next victim's hand. I saw it tonight, in Gwen's hand.

The sound of hunting dogs is heard.

Larry:
What's that?

Sir John:
Montford and the men caught nothing in the traps, so they're out hunting the wolf.

Larry:
They're all out hunting for me!

Sir John:
You're Lawrence Talbot. This is Talbot Manor. You think those men can just come in here and take you out?

Larry:
I'll go out to them! I'll turn myself in!

Sir John:
(angrily)
STOP IT! STOP IT! You can't go out there. You can't run away.

Larry:
But tonight, the gypsy woman freed me from the trap.

Sir John:
Gypsy woman? Now we're getting down to it. She's been filling your mind with this gibberish, this talk of werewolves and pentagrams. You're not a child, you're a grown man! And you believe in the superstitions of a gypsy woman?

Larry:
But the scar, the footprints...I've gotta...

Sir John:
Well if that's the case, then I'll make sure that you can't go out. Come with me Larry.

CUT TO

INT. LARRY'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

Larry sits in a chair, strapped up. 2 candles are lit around him to provide light. Sir John fastens the belts and straps.

Sir John:
That should hold. I'll lock the door so nobody can get in or out. When this is over, this conjuration will be all in your mind.

A knock comes at the door.

Kendall:
Sir John, Captain Montford awaits you and Master Larry.

Sir John:
I'm coming.

Larry:
But you're gonna stay with me, right?

Sir John:
Oh no. These people have a problem Larry. But I swear to you,
this all will be resolved tonight.

Sir John turns to leave.

Larry:
Dad, wait.

Sir John:
What is it son?

Larry:
Take the cane.

Sir John:
What would I want with a cane?

Larry:
Please, just, take it. For me.

Sir John smiles, and takes the cane off of a small table. He pats Larry on the back.

Sir John:
All right.

Sir John walks out of the room, leaving a helpless Larry to himself.

CUT TO

INT. CONLIFFE'S SHOP - NIGHT

Gwen heads towards the door to leave.

Charles (O.S.):
Gwen! Wait.

Gwen turns around.

Gwen:
Father, I'm going to find Larry. I've got to help him.

Charles:
I know my dear. But please, take this.

Charles hands Gwen a small pistol.

Gwen:
Why would I need this?

Charles:
I know with the men out there, you should be safe, but I just want to make sure. I don't want to lose you, like I did your mother.

Gwen hugs her father lovingly, and exits the shop. Charles sighs deeply before heading back upstairs.

CUT TO

EXT. SHOOTING STAND - NIGHT

Montford and Andrews stand at one of the stands, rifles in their hands.

Montford:
He should come right through here.

Andrews:
When he does, we'll put an end to this mess.

Sir John walks up to the hunting stand.

Sir John:
Captain.

Montford:
Good evening Sir John.

Sir John:
Ah, Frank. Why don't you go off hunting for the wolf by yourself? I'd hate to see something happen to you.

Sir John walks away from the hunting stand.

Andrews:
Excuse me for a moment.

Montford:
Alright.

CUT TO

EXT. LLANWELLY WOODS - NIGHT

Sir John walks through the forest, silver cane in hand.

Andrews (O.S.):
Hey Talbot.

Sir John stops, and turns around to see Frank Andrews walking towards him.

Sir John:
What do you want Andrews?

Andrews hits Sir John in the face, knocking the man to the floor.

Andrews:
We're far enough away so nobody can bloody hear me.

Sir John:
I see. Is that how you deal with things? Behind people's backs?

Andrews:
Wrong. I deal with them with my gun. You see, Sir John. Larry
never killed Doctor Lloyd.

Sir John:
And who did?

Andrews:
I did. And you're son Benjamin never committed suicide.

Sir John's face becomes slanted with anger.

Andrews:
I killed him, like the dog he was. He couldn't keep away from
Gwen.

Sir John:
Maybe because he knew Gwen needed someone better than you. And Larry knew that too.

Andrews:
Gwen means nothing to me. She's nothing but a pretty face to bed.

Sir John:
Then why'd you kill my son? Could you not bare to see somebody else take something from you?

Andrews:
Shut up! Now with two Talbots down, there's only one way of ridding Llanwelly of its problem.

Andrews cocks his gun, and slowly aims it at Sir John's face.

CLOSE UP: SIR JOHN’S FACE

Sir John closes his eyes and winces as a loud SHOT is heard. He looks around. Frank looks at Sir John with wide eyes. His coat begins to get stained with blood from a hole in his heart. Andrews falls over to the side, dead. Gwen Conliffe walks forward, her gun still smoking fro the barrel. She looks down at the dead Frank with red eyes, tears streaming down them. Sir John gets to his feet, and looks Gwen in the eyes.

Sir John:
Thank you. What are you doing out here?

Gwen:
I was going...going to help Larry.

Sir John:
He's in his room, strapped to a chair.

Gwen:
I went to the Manor, and asked to see him, but Kendall said he checked the room, and nobody was there.

Sir John's face turns pale as he runs off in the direction of the manor. Gwen heads deeper into the forest.

CUT TO

INT. LARRY'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

The chair is empty. All the straps are broken, some torn. The window is open.

CUT TO

EXT. LLANWELLY WOODS - NIGHT

Sir John heads through the forest, intent on reaching Talbot Manor.

Maleva (O.S.):
You are not frightened, are you, Sir John?

Sir John:
Frightened, of what?

Sir John turns around to see Maleva sitting on her cart.

Maleva:
Of the night.

Sir John:
Rubbish, you startled me.

Maleva:
Don't be startled Sir John. You have the silver cane for protection.

Sir John walks over to Maleva's cart.

Sir John:
Who are you?

Maleva:
Hasn't your son told you?

Sir John:
You're the gypsy whose been filling his mind with this werewolf nonsense.

Maleva:
Nonsense, Sir John?

Sir John:
Yes, you've been preying on his gullibility with your witches tales.

Maleva:
But you fixed him, didn't you, Sir John? You don't believe the witches' tales, do you?

Sir John:
Not for a minute.

Maleva:
Then where are you going, Sir John? Why aren't you at the shooting stand?

Sir John:
I was.

Maleva:
(Vindictively)
Where you heading back to the Manor? Did you have a moment's doubt? Were you hurrying to make sure he was alright?

Sir John:
I wanted to be with my son. I was going...

Gunshots are heard from across the forest.

Maleva:
Yes Sir John, you were going?

Sir John heads off in the direction of the gunshots.

Maleva:
Hurry Sir John, hurry.

CUT TO

EXT. SHOOTING STAND - NIGHT

Montford aims his rifle, and shoots at something.

Montford:
DAMN! I could've sworn I hit him dead on.

Huntsman:
Me too.

Twiddle:
Have you forgotten? It takes a silver bullet to kill a werewolf.

Montford looks at Twiddle, unamused. Twiddle nods, and heads off.

CUT TO

EXT. LLANWELLY WOODS - NIGHT

Gwen runs through the forest, having disposed of her pistol. Maleva's carriage stops in front of her.

Gwen:
Have you seen Larry?

Maleva:
Do not go through the forest.

Gwen:
But why?

Maleva:
Listen, the hunt is on.

Gwen:
But I want to help him!

Maleva:
Then you better come with me.

Gwen:
Oh, but I've got to find him!

Maleva:
Come with me, or he will find you!

Gwen looks frustrated at Maleva, and runs off deeper into the forest.

As she runs through, The Wolf Man is seen stalking her from behind a bush. He slowly begins to stalk her as she runs through the forest.

CUT TO

EXT. LLANWELLY WOODS - NIGHT

Sir John looks desperately through the woods for his son.

CUT TO

EXT. LLANWELLY WOODS GLADE - NIGHT

Gwen runs through the forest, and into the glade when Benjamin was killed. She runs through the glade, unaware of the lurking Wolf Man, who draws nearer and nearer to her.

CUT TO

EXT. SHOOTING STAND - NIGHT

Montford exits the shooting stand, and leaves with a group of the hunters.

Montford:
Pick up the trail men! It ends tonight!

CUT TO

EXT. LLANWELLY WOODS - NIGHT

Sir John nears the glade, silver cane clenched tightly in his right hand.

CUT TO

EXT. LLANWELLY WOODS GLADE - NIGHT

Gwen stops, and turns around when she hears a bestial growl
come from the bushes. She gapes in horror as the Wolf Man stalks forward, and grabs her around the shoulders. He goes for the throat, but Gwen tries to batter him away with fists.

Gwen:
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Wolf Man snarls, and goes for a bite, but Gwen passes out in fear, and collapses to the floor. Sir John walks into the glade with an intense face. The Wolf Man charges him, and the two grapple. He goes for a bite, but Sir John manages to roll him off. They both get up, and the Wolf Man goes for an attack, but Sir John clubs him with the silver headed cane, knocking him back. The Wolf Man grabs at his shirt, but Sir John continues the club at him with the cane, until finally, the Wolf Man collapses to the ground near a tree.

CUT TO

EXT. LLANWELLY WOODS - NIGHT

Maleva's cart rolls into the glade, and she quickly gets off, and heads towards the fallen Wolf Man.

CUT TO

EXT. LLANWELLY WOODS - NIGHT

Montford and the men rush towards the sound of the scream.

Montford:
DOWN THIS WAY MEN!

CUT TO

EXT. LLANWELLY WOODS GLADE - NIGHT

Maleva hunches over the Wolf Man.

Maleva:
The way you walked was thorny, through no fault of your own.

Larry's face begins to change. Some of his fur disappears, but his face is still bestial.

Maleva:
But as the rain enters the soil, the river enters the sea.

Larry's face is still somewhat hairy, but his fangs are gone.

Maleva:
So tears run to a predestined end.

Larry's face changes back to normal.

Sir John looks down at his dead son, completely obliterated and shocked. He can't imagine what he's just done. He drops the silver cane. Gwen crawls over towards Larry.

Maleva:
Your suffering is over. Now you will find peace for eternity.

Maleva walks off screen, leaving Sir John to do nothing but crouch by his dead son, and grasp his cold hand. Montford and some of the hunters walk on screen, taking a look at the situation.

Montford:
The wolf must've attacked her, and Larry came to the rescue. I'm sorry Sir John.

Gwen cradles Larry's head in her lap. Sir John continues to stare. He's lost everything.

Gwen:
Larry?

CLOSE UP: LARRY”S FACE

His face is calm, and at peace. A smile is formed on his mouth.

CUT TO BLACK.

THE END.

Director: Sam Fricke
Producer: Sam Fricke
Writer: Sam Fricke
Based on the Screenplay by Curt Siodmak

BENICIO DEL TORO

ANTHONY HOPKINS

EMILY BLUNT


Casting: Sam Fricke

CAST
Benicio del Toro: Lawrence Talbot
Anthony Hopkins: Sir John Talbot
Emily Blunt: Gwen Conliffe
Sean Bean: Captain Montford
Ioan Gruffud: Frank Andrews
Hugo Weaving: Doctor Lloyd
Geraldine Chaplin: Maleva
Alan Tudyk: Twiddle
Pete Postlethwaith: Pastor Fisk
Bernard Hill: Inspector Owens
David Sterne: Charles Conliffe
Stephen Armourae: Bela
Saffron Burrows: Jenny Williams
Phillip Johns: Kendall
James Purefoy: Fitzgerald

And

Ian Holm : Judge Thompson