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2012
Aug 14, 2008 19:00:37 GMT -5
Post by Legend on Aug 14, 2008 19:00:37 GMT -5
FADE IN:
The Camera Is hovering High over a beautiful city, then, it drops down almost like it is free-falling, and starts going through the city, showing the buildings, the people, the streets....
V.O
The year is 2012, the city is Tripodia. Built between a forest, they call it "The classic city", because it reminds the eye of such places as Paris and London. The Buildings, like classic Victorian, and the roads just brick. truly a marvel to see. Although, it has another name, "The Dark City".
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EXT. SKY
The moon, the small amount of light it is giving off being smothered by the black.
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EXT. tripodia streets
Streets light are seen cracking, and burning out.
V.O (cont.)
For over 30 years, there has been no light in Tripodia, is has been eternal darkness.....
FADE TO BLACK
2012
FADE IN
INT. OFFICE
Greg is sitting at a table , writing stuff down, alone. While he is doing this he is tapping his feet, scratching his face, and subtly moving his lips.
Bruce walks in from another door, a man a few years older than Greg.
BRUCE
You're still here?
Greg slightly jumps and looks at Bruce, caught off guard.
GREG
Yeah, hey. I'm just finishing this up.
Gregs voice is the same as the voice over.
BRUCE
What is that?
GREG
Just the piece I wrote for scene 7, a crescendo.
BRUCE
Crescendo?
GREG
yep.
Bruce takes the paper from Greg and looks at it, squinting his eyes.
BRUCE
I don't know what to say about this. Its a good thing I trust you, because this stuff is gibberish to me. What else do you have yet?
GREG
Scenes 3 and 13. And do you want me to do the credits?
BRUCE
Thats up to you Greg, do what you feel.
GREG
Alright, I'll see what I can do.
BRUCE
Great, should be a good little film Greg, I hope you got the atmosphere right.
GREG
Me too.
Bruce looks again at the paper in is hand.
BRUCE
Why aren't you typing this?
GREG
It's too frustrating for me to do on a computer, but if you want me to transfer it on a computer then -
BRUCE
No, this is fine. Anyway I'm going to close up now. You stayed late, everyone else is long gone.
GREG
I guess I got caught up in my work.
Greg starts to pack his stuff.
BRUCE
Ha, maybe the other guys are just lazy. But starting Thursday I am going to close up during the daytime.
Greg grabs his coat and gives a sarcastic smile.
GREG
Daytime?
BRUCE
You know what I meant.
Greg walks out of the door.
EXT. CITY STREETS
Greg is walking down the sidewalk, and hails for a taxi.
GREG
Taxi! Taxi!
The taxi stops, and Greg gets in.
Greg (c0nt)
12 and Avenue please.
Taxi driver
Alright.
The car starts moving, and, Greg stares out the window, looking at the buildings while the car drives past. The car drives by a small coffee shop, and the camera stays there while the car drives away.
int. coffee shop
Matt is leaning against the wall in a coffee shop, sipping on a coffee, he then sees a girl walking in and sitting down at one of the tables, her red hair to her shoulders. Matt walks over and sits next to her.
MATT
Hey There.
TRACY
Hi Matt! I'm glad you came!
MATT
Ha, yeah well Tracy I came early to make sure I wouldn't miss you.
TRACY
How could we miss each other? It seems I'm the only redhead in this place, and you're the only guy I see sporting a mustache.
MATT
Its a good 'stache, and I'm not the only one, that guy has one too.
Matt points to a man across the room.
TRACY
Actually, that guy has a beard. You just have the mustache.
MATT
Yeah I guess so, but it's sad, I feel bad for everyone in here, even you.
TRACY
Why?
MATT
Because, you will never be able to experience the ecstasy of having mustache.
TRACY
Hahahaha, well I can tell you one thing. seeing a man with a mustache walking toward you can be a frightening thing, especially in a city like this. Its a good thing you had a dog. Where is the pooche?
MATT
Didn't bring him, dogs arent allowed in coffee shops, who would've guessed.
TRACY
Haha Aww, too bad.
MATT
I really Hate to leave him at home, poor guy. such a chick magnet.
TRACY
Oh really? So you parade your dog around the park to meet women?
MATT
Haha it Worked, didn't it?
A waiter comes over and while the three of them are talking, the camera zooms out.
cut to:
INT. GREG'S APARTMENT.
Greg walks into his apartment, staggering. The apartment is medium sized, with a wood floor, and white walls. Greg squints his eyes and puts is hand on his head.
GREG
My head hurts so much.
He takes off his coat and shoes, and then walks into the living room, sitting down on a giant wrap around couch, melting into it.
GREG
Hubert!
Suddenly a basset hound comes in from another room and jumps up next to Greg, with a squeeky chew toy in his mouth.
GREG
Hey buddy, so how was your day.
hubert Squeaks the toy
GREG
Ha ha good boy.
Greg pats Hubert on the head.
GREG
Gooooood boy. I'm glad I have a roommate who gets me.
Suddenly Greg sniffs something in the air, confused, he does it again, and then shoves his nose into Hubert's fur.
GREG
Wow Hubert, you, you smell good.
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INT. COFFEE SHOP
Matt and Tracy are walking out of the Coffee shop, the rain starts pouring.
TRACY
Thanks, I had a good time.
MATT
Thats great, I did to.
Matt walks Tracy over to a taxi, and she gets in.
TRACY
30th and Maple please.
TAXI DRIVER
Okay.
Tracy yells out to Matt
TRACY
when do you want to meet up again.
MATT
You can find me at work
TRACY
Where do you work?
MATT
Here.
TRACY
Haha, okay, and where do you live?
MATT
Points up above the coffee shop
I live Here.
tracy Looks confused
TRACY
Your allowed to have dogs there?
MATT
Wasn't my dog.
Tracy's mouth shoots wide open as the cab drives away
INT. GREG'S APARTMENT.
Greg is watching TV with Hubert, flipping through the channels.
GREG
Nothing is on nothing nothing, I think we should watch a movie Hubert.
Greg looks over at one DVD
GREG
But Matt has my movies.
GREG
Alright then lets see what this one is.
Greg looks at the DVD of the movie Escape from NY.
GREG
Escape....from NY? I haven't watched this in a while.
Hubert's ears raise up
GREG
On second thought.....
He puts the DVD back.
GREG (C0NT)
I know how you get. We are not watching EFNY. You will bark at Kurt Russel. Nobody barks at Snake.
Hubert jumps off the couch and walks into the other room.
GREG
I would throw you out the window if you did that, I could. Barking at Snake Plissken is one of the only free passes for animal abuse.
Hubert barks from the other room.
GREG
Whatever.
Suddenly the Phone rings, and Greg Picks it up.
GREG
Hello?
BRUCE
Hey Greg its Bruce.
GREG
Hey Bruce What do you need?
INTER CUT BETWEEN GREG AND BRUCE.
BRUCE
Yea So I've got some news.
GREG
Alright good news?
BRUCE
I got a letter from the film festival right?
GREG
Yeah?
BRUCE
And it turns out the festival is coming earlier than usual.
GREG
Well how early?
BRUCE
Ten Days.
GREG
What about the rest of the music?
BRUCE
Well I hired those girls, so that problem is out of the way. But I'm not sure if you will have to time to compose anything else in time.
GREG
It's fine, I can just recycle some stuff.
BRUCE
Alright,tommorrow we are all going to get together at the office to finish up and see what we have.
GREG
Alright, I'll be there. You said tomorrow night yeah?
BRUCE
No, during the da -
Bruce cracks a smile
BRUCE(cont)
Seeya Greg
GREG
Alright, later.
Greg hangs up as the screen fades out.
cut to:
int. coffee shop
Matt is sitting down at the table, and Tracy walks in and sits next to Matt.
TRACY
Dog thief?
MATT
Ha ha, Im not a dog thief, it was my brothers dog.
TRACY
Really? Who is your Brother?
MATT
His name is Greg, and If you don't mind, I thought I would invite him here to have some coffee with us.
TRACY
It's only our 3rd date, first it's your brother, then your mom, then your -
MATT
- Don't worry about that, he is a great guy. It would be a good thing for you to meet him. Besides, it is kind of his fault that we ended up meeting each other, so I guess we owe him some coffee.
TRACY
Yeah, your right.
Suddenly Greg walks in the door, and seems out of wack. He spends a few moments scanning the room, until he finds Tracy and Matt. When he walks over, he shakes hands with Tracy.
TRACY
Hi, you must be Greg. Matt has talked a lot abo -
She pauses herself.
TRACY
He mentioned you.
Greg doesn't really respond, and Matt isn't paying attention to them, he is off in his own world. Tracy stares at Greg a little longer, waiting for a response.
TRACY
Is something wrong?
The camera Zooms in on Greg's face as he starts to flash back.
cut to:
INT. OFFICE - FLAShBACK
Bruce is in the office along with 3 other men. Edward, Micheal, and Arthur. They are all standing around a screen,looking at the film they are making, when suddenly Greg walks in.
GREG
Am I late?
BRUCE
No no your fine.
ARTHUR
We have the editing just about sorted out and I think -
MICHEAL
Well won't there have to be a change in editing after we add music?
GREG
No, I covered that, everything fits nicely.
Edward walks over, and looks at Bruce.
BRUCE
Oh yes, Greg.
GREG
Yep?
BRUCE
This is Edward.
GREG
Hi edward
EDWARD
Nice to meet you.
BRUCE
Edward is going on a last minute producing Job for us.
GREG
Last minute indeed, isn't it a little too late?
EDWARD
It's never too late, don't worry.
BRUCE
Of course, look outside, it's always late.
Everyone Laughs.
EDWARD
Haha trust me, most of the films in the festival choose not to be produced, but the few who do usually get more views. The more people their, the more likely it is that your film will win.
Arthur
What about the quality of the film, I thought that was the main factor in winning.?
EDWARD
Haha, yeah, but the critics take audience turnout into consideration, trust me.
Suddenly there is a knock on the door.
MICHEAL
I guess I'll get it.
Micheal walks over to the door, and opens it. At the door are 3 women with violins and a cello.
MICHEAL
Hey guys, the violin players are here.
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Greg directing while the violin players play
cut to:
Arthur and Micheal watching the scenes as they hear the music.
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Bruce and Edward talking in the background.
cut to:
Greg is packing up his things to leave.
BRUCE
What, now you are leaving early?
ARTHUR
Yeah, why don't you stay a little while?
GREG
I would love to guys, but my brother called me to have coffee and I wan't to get their on time. Seeya Bruce, Edward, Arthur,
MICHEAL
Seeya greg.
GREG
Bye Mike.
Greg walks out the door.
EXT. CITY STREETS
Greg is walking down the sidewalk, with no taxi in site. He stops by tree, which has a Poster of his film on it, he laughs when he see's Edwards name covering almost the entire poster. He shakes his head and continues on. He then Walks past an alleyway and gives it a short glance. Then, stopping himself, he goes back.
GREG
What was that?
He looks through the alleyway again, at the end of the alleyway is a vacant lot.He continues to walk toward it, until he finally see's whats there, Two White tailed deer, eating from the grass.
GREG
What?
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INT. COFFEE SHOP - PRESENT
TRACY
Is something wrong Greg?
Greg looks up
GREG
No, nothing, nothing wrong, I'm fine. Nice to meet you.....
TRACY
Tracy
GREG
Nice to meet you Tracy.
cut to:
int Park
Matt and Tracy are slowly walking in the park, being led by a red painted path.
TRACY
So...your brother was nice.
MATT
I know what you're thinking, he usually doesn't act like that, but he seemed a little...you know.
TRACY
Well he was talking about that movie festival thing, maybe he was just stressed over that.
MATT
Yeah that's probably what it is, he was always the worrier.
TRACY
what were you?
MATT
I've always been the more care free one, while Greg was always more of the "business type".
TRACY
Really?
MATT
I mean, not in the traditional sense, as you saw he isn't that well put together for a "business type". But you know he wen't to college, got the apartment, that stuff.
TRACY
...Why didn't you go to college?
MATT
I did.
TRACY
Oh! I'm sorry, I just, umm, figured.....
MATT
He smiles
It's okay
TRACY
So, where did you go?
MATT
Tripodia College, same as my Brother.
TRACY
TC? Wow, that's...
MATT
Sarcastically
A good school? Yeah, I know.
TRACY
She laughs, and also speaks sarcastically
Wow, I can't believe I am actually speaking to a TC alumni!
MATT
See, I'm more than a mustache.
TRACY
Ha ha, so, what did you study?
MATT
English, I always liked to read books, write short stories, that stuff.
TRACY
So then what?
MATT
I found that there are only a few good paying jobs, jobs that I wouldn't like, that are obtainable with my degree. Plus I wouldn't want something I like to do become work. I mean, what? Am I supposed to become an english teacher? I can't stand kids........What do you do?
TRACY
I'm a kindergarten teacher.
MATT
Oh...
TRACY
It's okay, I wasn't too fond of kids either until I -
All of a sudden, Screams can be heard
TRACY
What was that?
MATT
I don't know
TRACY
Do you hear that? Why are those people screaming?
Sirens are then heard, followed by more screams.
MATT
Don't move...
TRACY
This is freaking me out.
Tracy clings to Matt, and then a gun blast is heard, followed by another one, and another one, and then a final shot.
MATT
Come on.
Matt walks toward the action.
TRACY
Ok.
Tracy is too shocked to object, and Matt is too curious to be objected. They walk slowly, waiting to see whats behind the brush, to see what caused the shots....the sirens....the screams. They Finally get there, and they see Police everywhere, along with Ambulances bieng filled with 2 dead bodies.
MATT
Jesus.....
TRACY
Wait, what is that?
MATT
Where?
TRACY
Over by -
Before she can answer, a police man comes along and pushes them away, through the bushes
policeman
Come on, this isn't a sideshow, get movin'
Tracy and Matt oblidge.
MATT
What happened?
POLICEMAN
Nothing, you can read about it tommorrow in the papers, noW go home.
The officer walks back toward the scene, while Tracy and Matt walk away, still confused.
TRACY
Bears.
MATT
What?
TRACY
Bears Matt, 2 of them......
INT. GREG'S APARTMENT.
Greg is in is kitchen, making a turkey sandwhich, with Hubert laying on the floor closeby.
GREG
I want to know why you can't ever get me a date. I mean, every time I let Matt take you out, he comes come with a supermodel.
Greg cuts the sandwich in half, turns around, leans against the table, and stars eating. One can barely hear his words over the chewing.
GREG
And when I take you out, I come home with a bag of crap, and a 50 dollar fine.
Hubert looks up at Greg.
GREG
But then again, its not your fault. Not a lot of places for a dogs to take care of business around here. I just can't get you a litterbox.
Hubert gets up and runs in the other room, barking.
GREG
But that doesn't change the fact that you still didn't get me a date. I get lonely sometimes too, and i would be nice if I could have a companion who doesn't shed.
Hubert starks barking some more.
GREG
No barking at the people in the hallways, how many times do I...
Greg suddenly hears the door open, followed by footsteps. Hubert can't be heard anymore. Greg is confused, and stops in shock. He then grabs the knife he cut the sandwich with, and slowly peeks around the corner. The sweat is running from his hands and head. He then sees two familiar faces, drops the knife, and goes in the living room.
GREG
I have a doorbell now.
Matt and Tracy are crouching on the floor, rubbing Huberts belly.
MATT
We just thought we would stop by.
TRACY
I hope we arent bothering -
GREG
Of course not.
MATT
Plus, we knew you were getting lonely.
Greg looks at Hubert.
GREG
Not really.
Greg looks at Matt and Tracy.
GREG
What's going on?
MATT
Can we stay here tonight?
TRACY
Matt! Dont intrude.
MATT
Better to just ask.
GREG
What is going on, something happened, what?
Matt looks at Tracy
MATT
You didn't hear the sirens?
GREG
I did, I just figured it was a fire.
MATT
Not exactly. it happened in the park, 2 people were killed. And Tracy thought she saw -
TRACY
No, I did see.
GREG
What did she see.
TRACY
Bears...
Greg's eyes open wide, and he suddenly becomes more interested.
GREG
Bears? In, In the park? In the city? That seems kind of....odd.
MATT
I thought so too, but I am taking her word for it. But, umm, she is really shocked over the whole thing, and it was too far to my place. Could we please just..
GREG
Of course.
TRACY
Thank you.
GREG
But I have to go to the office tommorrow.
MATT
Don't worry, we will be gone before you go. You know, it makes me wonder. We don't have a zoo here, and the park is in the middle of the city, even if some animals did come in from the forest, that is a long walk, you know.
Greg has a quick flash of the deer.
GREG
I guess so.
INT. OFFICE
Greg, Micheal, Arthur, and Bruce are all sitting at a tale, drinking coffee.
ARTHUR
You know, I don't really like that Edward guy.
BRUCE
I know, the posters are a little annoying.
MICHEAL
We didn't even really need a producer.
GREG
Thats what I said.
BRUCE
Alright, so I messed up, I'm sorry, but wait and see, it might turn out to be a good thing.
ARTHUR
I hope so.
BRUCE
Anyway, what did we all think of the finished product?
GREG
Solid.
ARTHUR
Really good.
MICHEAL
I liked it.
BRUCE
It's unanimous then. The next time we see each other, it will be at the festival. Just don't run into any bears.
GREG
What?
BRUCE
Didn't you read the paper?
Greg looks at the newspaper, which has a heading that reads "Bears attack".
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INT. GREG'S APARTMENT.
Greg is walks in is house and falls on the couch, next to Hubert.
GREG
I can't wait Hubert, we are going to win this year. Michael wrote an amazing script, and Bruce directed it very nicely. I just wouldn't like to leave you alone for that long, I know how you get when you are by yourself.
Greg quickly gets up.
GREG
But Maybe you won't be.
Greg picks up the phone, and dials.
GREG
Hey Matt?
MATT (v.o)
Hey, hows it going?
GREG
I take it you arent going to the festival again?
MATT (V.O)
Yeah, I have work this time though.
GREG
You wouldn't mind watching Hubert for me?
MATT (V.O)
No, of course not.
GREG
Awesome, thanks.
Greg hangs up the phone.
GREG
Your best friend is going to come over and babysit.
Fade out
Fade in: Greg is in his Car, driving up to a hill, which overlooks the city. On the hill he can see a huge screen, along with hundreds of people.
GREG
I never get tired of this.
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Greg finally pulls into the parking lot, and walks around, looking at the screen again, and taking a deep breath of the fresh air. He keeps walking until he finds his group.
ARTHUR
Finally, your here, our movie starts in a half hour.
GREG
Early this year.
ARTHUR
I know right, but that is Bruce for ya.
BRUCE
Listen, they didn't tell me until today, or I would have relayed the message. Everything turned out okay though, so lets drop it.
GREG
So, Are all of these people here to see our film?
MICHEAL
I would say about half are.
ARTHUR
No I'd say more than half.
MICHEAL
Well I hope so, because otherwise that Edward guy was just a mistake.
BRUCE
Alright guys, listen. Please just give him a chance.
GREG
Where is Edward, is he here yet.
MICHEAL
Yeah, he is right over there.
Greg sees Edward, and tilts his head.
GREG
Is there any reason why he is wearing sunglasses?
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EXT. CITY SIDEWALK
Matt is walking toward Greg's apartment building, carrying, a basket. He opens the door and walks in. He then looks at a sign over the elevator which reads "Maitenance, Please use Stairs".
MATT
Ugh, why does it have to be the top floor?
cut to:
EXT. FILM FESTIVAL
Greg and the Gang are still talking, when Someone comes from behind Greg and taps his shoulder.
GREG
Yeah?
Greg turns around to see Tracy
TRACY
Surprised?
GREG
Yeah, I am!
Micheal Bruce and Arthur take notice.
TRACY
Are this the film crew Ive heard about?
GREG
You bet, this is Arthur our editor, and Michael our Writer, and finally our leader, Bruce, who directs.
TRACY
Nice to meet all of you.
MICHEAL BRUCE AND ARTHUR.
You too.
GREG
Why didn't you stay back with Matt?
TRACY
I really wanted to support your film. He doesn't mind. Which reminds me, do we get DVD copies of at the end? I would love to take one for him.
GREG
I'm not sure, Bruce?
BRUCE
Well, no. Not for everyone, but I could make a special copy, considering your a friend of Greg.
TRACY
Thank you so much.
Suddenly a man can be heard over the loudspeaker.
Loudspeaker man
Next Film starts in 10 minutes.
MICHEAL
Alright, you heard it, lets go sit down and enjoy.
Micheal Arthur and Bruce all Leave
GREG
I'll be right there.
TRACY
Shouldn't you go get a seat?
GREG
Don't worry, I always get one. I know the best seat in the place.
Tracy just nods her head, and looks at the view.
TRACY
Even in the dark, that veiw is so pretty.
GREG
Ha, thats why the seats are faced toward the forest. Before, everyone would just forget about the films, and stare at the view.
cut to:
INT. GREGS APARTMENT.
Matt bust through the door, out of Breath.
MATT
Alright Hubert, I am...here.
Matt sits on the couch and places the basket next to himself.
MATT
Finally brought back Greg's DVD's.
Matt looks on the floor, and picks up a dvd.
MATT
Escape from NY? I think this one is actually mine.
All of a sudden, Hubert starts to bark and whine.
MATT
Calm down Hubert.
Hubert starts to act even more crazy, while the fur on his back stands up.
MATT
Your acting wierd Hubert....
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EXT. FILM FESTIVAL
Greg and Tracy are now sitting down,all the way in the very back row. Then, Edward is seen walking on the stage. His sunglasses still on.
TRACY
Wow, Ive never seen a man who looks more like a dick.
GREG
Thats my producer your talking about.
They both laugh. Edward pick up a microphone and begins to speak.
cut to
EDWARD
Hello, My name is Edward Flora, and I have been honored with promoting this next upcoming film. Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you.....LAUGHING MATTER! Before we see the picture, I would like to call up the 4 men who made this possible.
cut to:
GREG
I am not going up there.
TRACY
No choice, he has the microphone, he's god now.
cut to:
EDWARD
First, I would like to bring up Bruce, the director, and the man that hired me.
Bruce walks up to the stage and shakes Edwards hand.
EDWARD
Next, I'm going to call up Micheal, the writer, and Arthur, the Editor.
They both walk up to the stage and shake Edwards hand.
cut to:
INT. GREGS APARTMENT
MATT
Stop it, what is your problem!
Hubert continues to run around like a wild animal and bark uncontrollably.
MATT
he's gone fucking insane!!
cut to:
EDWARD
And finally
cut to:
GREG
Here comes the hammer. I really hate that gu-
All of a sudden, giant thumps can be heard, and the Screen can be seen slowly moving forward. It then falls over on the stage, killing everyone on it. Behind the Screen, A giant 100 foot wooden robot creature is seen. No eyes and no face.
cut to:
GREG
Jesus Christ!
Everyone in the audience jumps from their seats, and stares at the robot, in shock. The Robot then steps on the crushed stage, and walks straight on. Everyone quickly gets their senses back and scatters out to either side, trying to avoid being crushed by its feet. Greg is the only one still frozen.
TRACY
come on, we have to leave.
Tracy pulls Greg's arm
GREG
They're dead!
TRACY
COME ON, PLEASE! We have to take your car, mine is too far away.
GREG
Alright.
Greg and Tracy race to Greg's car and they both get in. Greg then frantically starts the car and drives away, taking a different route than the other cars.
TRACY
What are you doing? It takes 3 times as long with this road!
GREG
Not with that traffic it doesn't.
Greg points out the about 400 cars which are taking the other road.
GREG
We have to get back and warn Matt, that thing - that thing is heading right for the city!
TRACY
What is it?
GREG
Who fucking cares what it is! Or any of that bullshit, The only thing that matters, is that my friends are dead, and that thing is going to Tripodia.
Tracy looks out her window, and closes her eyes.
TRACY
Do you think we will die?
GREG
I don't know yet. I don't know.
We see Tracy's eye's close first person, as she drifts asleep.
cut to:
Matt is sitting on the couch, exhausted. Hubert is still seemingly worked up, but not nearly as much as before.
MATT
What has Greg been doing to you?
Matt switches to a news channel, he then gets up and walks into the kitchen.
MATT
Well it looks like he doesn't feed you. Lets see what he has to eat.
Matt looks in the cupboard, and pulls out dog food.
MATT
Here we go, some good grub for my main matchmaking basset hound.
Matt pours the food into his bowl, and then looks to see a large knife on the floor. The same Knife Greg had the day Matt and Tracy showed up so late.
MATT
Haha, whats this? Has Greg been trying to shank you? Is that it?
Matt puts the knife into the sink.
MATT
I guess in a City with no sunlight, everyone goes a little crazy.
Matt looks at Hubert.
MATT
Even the dogs.
Hubert comes over and starts eating the food. Matt then looks in the fridge and pulls out a carton of Ice Tea, and then begins to help himself. Matt then walks back into the living room, while continuing to chug the Ice tea. He then looks at the television, and he suddenly looks intrigued by whats on it.
MATT
What the hell?
On the Tv we see the words "Copter Cam" in the corner. On the bottom of the screen, the words "Giant Monster Attack" is seen scrolling. The Camera is hovering above the forest, shining a spotlight to see through the darkness, then, it finds the Wooden Robot, and stays on it. The Robot is still walking straight, moving any trees out of its way with ease. Matt eyes widen in shock, he then leans againt the couch and puts his hand over his mouth.The camera then cuts to images of the film festival, showing the crushed stage, and the huge mess made by the Robot.
MATT
Holy fuck!
cut to:
Black, pure black. Then, all of a sudden, we here Greg's voice, and Tracy wakes up.
GREG
Hey! Are you with us?
TRACY
Yeah I just drifted off.
GREG
Drifted off? You're harder to wake than a deaf mummy. Anyway we are finally here.
Tracy rubs her eyes and looks in front, seeing a sign that says "Welcome to Tripodia".
TRACY
Taking a nap almost made me forget about it.
GREG
Yeah, well when your awake, its all you can think about.
Greg flashes back to the death of his friends.
GREG
All you can think about.
They continue to drive into the city, and then Tracy looks to the right out the window. The Robot can be seen, Just barely, it then disappears as they drive past more buildings.
TRACY
I thought we took the long road?
Greg tries to ignore her.
TRACY
Greg!
Greg leaves out a deep sigh.
GREG
I thought the other one would be quicker, but I wasn't expecting a few things.
Greg flashes back, and we see his car stopping before 2 trees in the middle of the road. He stares at them, and then turns the car around.
tracy
How long have we been driving?
GREG
Lets just say that that thing has been in the city for a decent amount of time.
cut to:
EXT. TRIPODIA STREETS
The Robot is walking down a street, Behind it we can see the destruction already caused. people are abandoning their vehicles, and trying to run away. The Robot steps on the cars, flattening them with ease. The Robot then starts ripping apart a building, slowly, almost like it is taking it's time. It the starts kicking out the bottom of the building. People are seen jumping out from windows, all screaming as they fall. The Building then colapses, and the Robot picks up a Giant Metal Beam, and stars Hitting the other buildings with it, each crumbling within Seconds.
cut to:
INT. GREG'S APARTMENT.
Matt is seen rushing around the Apartment, throwing things into a suitcase, such as food, containers of drink, and radio with an antenna.
MATT
Come on Hubert we have to leave.
Matt picks up Hubert and runs out the door.
cut to:
EXT. TRIPODIA STREETS
Matt and Hubert run out the front door of the building. Matt looks around. And then Starts walking right.
MATT
We have to go to some place underground. I promised Greg I would take care of you, and I'm going to do it.
Matt Looks to his left and see's police cars and sirens racing somewhere. He then Looks down and Hubert, picks him up, and starts running.
MATT
The Coffee shop has a big basement, should help us out for a while.
Matt then See's even more police sirens racing past, and then 2 helicopters.
MATT
I hope.
cut to:
EXT. TRIPODIA STREets - greg's car
TRACY
We should be getting close right?
GREG
Yeah, about 5 more blocks until Avenue. I hope we get there first.
TRACY
I just hope Matt's alright.
GREG
He is, I know it. But I bet he would be surprised that I am.
Greg smiles
GREG
Knowing him, the dog is probably going to be fine also.
Tracy looks over and grins.
TRACY
Think so?
GREG
Of course. I trusted him with that dog, he knows what Hubert means to me. Plus, he owes meeting you to that dog.
TRACY
And to you.
Greg smiles again, and looks at Tracy.
GREG
Yeah, I guess so.
Greg looks in front again, and starts to make a right turn. He then see's police men blocking the way.
GREG
What the hell.
Greg unbuckles his seat belt.
GREG
I'm getting out.
TRACY
I'll stay.
Greg Walks over to one of the police men.
POLICEMAN #2
Sorry sir this road has been closed off.
GREG
I need to get to Avenue.
POLICEMAN #2
That is not possible, once again Roads have been closed off.
GREG
Is their other way around?
POLICEMAN #2
Do you know whats going on? Even is there are other ways, most of the roads will either be blocked or undrivable soon enough.
Greg turns around and walks back to the car.
TRACY
What did he say.
GREG
Come on.
TRACY
What?
GREG
Come on, we have to walk.
cut to:
EXT. TRIPODIA STREETS
Matt and Hubert have just reached the Coffee shop. Matt then runs around to the other side of the building and opens a door near the ground. He then climbs through, and then takes Hubert in with him.
MATT
Here we are.
Matt puts throws his bag next to him and takes out the Radio.
MATT
I'm surprised. Thought there would be plenty of people here. Oh well, their loss I guess.
Matt Turns on the Radio.
MATT
Let's see what it says.
Matt turns it to the Right station.
radio announcer
We are Broadcasting Via the Station van because the building is no longer safe. So far this thing has destroyed a quarter of the City, estimated deaths are in the several hundreds, probably more.
cut to:
ext. tripodia streets.
a squadron of swat cars are driving through the streets, along with a Helecopter.
SWAT man # 1
Monster ahead 2 blocks and a right.
POLICE MAN # 2
Copy that.
helicopter pilot
Copy here.
They race past another block and then make the right.
SWAT MAN # 1
Robot straight ahead do you copy?
SWAT man # 2
Copy.
HELICOPTER PILOT
Copied, I'll try to get close enough to shoot.
SWAT MAN # 2
Alright, so will we.
In front of them is the Robot, still fucking up the buildings and everything else however it can. The Police cars driven by #1 and #2 get closest to it, and the Helicopter flies above, shooting at it. The Bullets leave holes, but seem to have no effect.
HELICOPTER PILOT
I need assistance
SWAT MAN # 1
Alright.
SWAT man # 2
Assistance is coming.
The two swat men come get out of their cars and take out a huge Rocket launcher. Swat Man #1 puts it on his shoulders and then fires. The rocket goes straight through the Robot, leaving a Gaping hole, but the Robot doesn't notice. It then Swings at the Helicopter, crushing it in mid air. It then Stomps on all of the swat cars.
cut to:
police chiefs office.
The Police Chief is in his Office, looking out the Window. Then, someone walks in.
police chief
Hello Mayor Carter.
mayor
Do you see what's going on out there?
We see out the window, and the Robot can be seen walking and destroying throughout the city further away.
POLICE CHIEF
Clearly
MAYOR
Then why is it still walking around?
POLICE CHIEF
Do you think we haven't tried? We sent out I don't know how many of our Swat Men and everything else. Everyone of them are either dead, injured, or running for their life.
MAYOR
I saw it close up, the thing is made of Wood, motherfucking Wood!
POLICE CHIEF
Yes.
MAYOR
So Burn the Goddamn thing down.
POLICE CHIEF
We know that.
MAYOR
So why isn't is done yet?
POLICE CHIEF
That thing on fire is more dangerous. Soon everything could be in flames.
MAYOR
Do it. I know what could happen, but if you don't do something now, it could go on forever.
POLICE CHIEF
Alright Mr. Mayor.
MAYOR
Good.
cut to:
Greg and Tracy are walking through the alleyway.
TRACY
Where are we going?
GREG
I don't know, but we need to get somewhere.
TRACY
Where?
GREG
Somewhere to bunker until morning. I need rest. Maybe I can forget about this.
TRACY
Wherever go there is a possiblity that that thing come there.
GREG
We have to go somewhere. We can't just wander around.
Greg stops.
GREG
Lets just stay here. like you said nowhere is really safe, and I need sleep.
TRACY
Alright.
They both drop down and lean against a wall.
cut to:
int. basement
Matt is eating dorito chips and feeding some to Hubert.
MATT
I really wish she was here.
Hubert looks up.
MATT
And Greg, and Greg.
Hubert stares at the Bag of chips, and Matt gives him a few more.
MATT
I have a feeling that they are together, and if they are, I know she is Alright.
Matt yawns.
MATT
I know Greg believes I think he wouldn't make it, but I do believe he will make it.
Matt throws the Bag of chips behind him. And turns up the Radio.
MATT
Please God, let this be over.
RADIO ANNOUNCER
The Monster is still ravaging throughout, if my information is right, it is heading toward the Avenue. Basements are not safe, repeat, not safe.
MATT
neither is anywhere else.
cut to:
ext. alleyway
Greg and Tracy are both leaning against the alley wall.
GREG
Crazy week huh?
TRACY
Yeah, wasn't expecting that when I moved here.
GREG
You aren't from around here?
TRACY
No, I'm actually from -
GREG
Kidding, I know you aren't from around here. I'm pretty sure Matt knows too.
TRACY
How?
GREG
Because, you are way too overly joyous to be from around here.
TRACY
Trust me, I know. Everyone around here seems so depressed. Im a teacher, and all of the kids come in, with no smiles.
GREG
Thats what 32 years of no sunlight will do to you....Why did you move here? I don't see what the attraction would be. I know they call it the "Classic City" and stuff, but..you know
TRACY
I guess when you live somewhere all of your life, you start to forget about the positive things. I always wanted to move to a big city, and Tripodia was just always the place I liked most.
GREG
So the whole darkness thing, that didn't bother you?
TRACY
Not really. As you can tell, it kind of goes well with my skin.
GREG
Ha ha yeah.
Greg looks into her eyes.
GREG
It does.
Greg leans in, and kisses Tracy. She kisses back, and they continue, and continue....
cut to:
INT. BASEMENT
Matt wakes up to footsteps above him. It sounds like a raging stampede. Hubert is staring up and growling. Matt peaks out from the opening and sees many people walking in the same direction.
MATT
Alright come on, lets go.
He picks up hubert
MATT
If they many people are walking somewhere, then I think we would be better off following them.
Matt Climbs out, then shuts the opening. He then. Gets up, and starts walking. with Hubert next to him. Then, some stumbles over Hubert.
man #1
Hey Man, watch your dog.
MATT
Its not my dog.
The man just shakes his head and continues on. Matt smiles and picks up Hubert, carrying him on his shoulder.
cut to:
EXT. ALLEYWAY
Tracy is Asleep in Greg's arms, and then they too are awakened by a stampede of people.
GREG
What the hell?
TRACY
Why are there so many people?
They Both start walking with them, almost like an instinct. Tracy then looks at Greg.
TRACY
We are moving way too slowly to be running from something.
Greg looks over to the person on his right, and asks him what is going on.
MAN #2
Didn't you hear? That thing has just stopped, out of nowhere it just stopped! They say they are going to lite it on fire...burn it!
Greg looks at Tracy, and they both laugh.
cut to:
EXT. TRIPODIA STREETS
We see the Robot, not moving at all, frozen. Birds perching on its head and shoulders. Police surround it and block off an area around it. The only ones close enough are a News Stations, one says "Tripodia News" on its vehicle, the Other says "Tripodia Radio" on it. A female reporter is talking in front of the Robot.
rEPORTER
One of darkest days in the dark city has come to an end...
cut to:
Greg and Tracy arrive, seeing the Robot from behind, they are amongst many people.
GREG
There it is.
TRACY
Yep. There it is. Its made of wood.
GREG
I'm glad we get too see that thing burn. Then we will find Matt.
We pan around to the front of the Robot. Matt arrives with Hubert still in his arms. Matt looks up at the Robot in shock, he looks around at the people.
MATT
Why are with surrounding this thing?
WOMAN NUMBER 1
Its over! It stopped.
Matt turns away, and looks back at the Robot.
MATT
How could it just stop, it couldn't have justs stopped.
cut to:
The News reporter is talking with the Mayor.
REPORTER
Mr. Mayor, won't setting this giant thing on fire possibly bring out a negative response, maybe more damage or even a riot?
MAYOR
I promise no damage will be done. none comparable to what that thing did anyway.
REPORTER
Alright we will let you go, good luck!
MAYOR
Thank you.
The Mayor walks away.
cut to:
Matt has Worked his way closer to the right side of the Robot.
MATT (to himself)
It doesn't make sense, how could it have even started? Now it stops? Something is wrong. It has to be wrong.
cut to:
A bunch of police men are gathering around the Robot, start covering it with gasoline. Then someone from the crowd starts chanting.
PERSON
BURN IT DOWN.
Then more people are chanting, and more until almost everyone is chanting.
crowd
BURN IT DOWN, BURN IT DOWN BURN IT DOWN.
The chanting continues as the Chief of Police comes over, shakes the Mayors hand which turns into a hug, and then Pulls out a Match, holding it up to the crowd. When The Crowd sees it, they scream.
cut to:
TRACY
Here it comes
GREG
Wow, they are really going to burn this down.
cut to:
MATT (TO HIMSELF)
Wow, they are really going to burn that thing down.
cut to:
The Crowd is still chanting. The Chief and the rest of the Police move a little further away from the Robot. The Chief of Police then strikes the match, acknowledging the crowd while the crowd again screams. Then he throws it at the robot, and everything become slow motion, the match floats toward its target, the crowd watches with amazement, and it finally hits, setting it on fire.
MATT
They did it.
The Crowd leaves out a thunderous roar, waving their hands in the air.
Then, all of a sudden.Thunder is heard, hard, fast rain pours down, washing away the flames. The Crowd bellows a huge "aww" in disappointment.
MATT
Almost.
CUT TO:
Greg Turns to Tracy
GREG
Ha! Will you look at that!
TRACY
Well that was useless.
GREG
Mother nature has impeccable timing
The People start booing as they stare at the robot, and start throwing things at it. Then...
Bam! The Robot swings back to life, and kicks the cars and people in front of it, sending them into the crowd that is further back.
MATT
I knew it!
The crowd panics starts screamin, running for their lives. while this is happening, Hubert starts howling.
cut to:
GREG
It will never end.
TRACY
Greg, we HAVE TO LEAVE, you can't always freeze like this.
GREG
It will go on forever.
TRACY
Greg please!!
The Robot then shoves its hand in a nearby building, destroying it. He then shoves his hand in the mess, and pulls out a giant metal beam.
MATT
Oh no, no no no no.......
The Robot lifts it above his head, and right as its about to come down.....
CRACK! Lightning comes down and hits the beam, sending a current to the Robot. The Robot drops the beam and starts to twitch. it then freezes, with the beam still in its hand, and catches fire, blazing fire.
GREG
Wow, speaking of timing things right....
The People that are still around stare in wonderment, and start moving again closer to it, not afraid.
cut to:
Greg and Tracy start to hold each other, and then Greg hears a howl. and Jolts his head to the right.
GREG
Did you hear that.
TRACY
No.
GREG
That howl
Greg grabs Tracy's arm and pulls her toward where he is going.
GREG
That was Hubert!
TRACY
How could you know?
GREG
I know his howl, and Matt has to be with him. MATT, HUBERT! Yell with me Tracy!
TRACY
MATT! HUBERT!!
cut to:
Matt is still staring at the Robot when he hears his name. He moves out from the crowd to get a better look, and hears his name again.
MATT
Hello?
Matt Looks around to see where it is coming from, and then, he turns his eyes and see's them. They meet eye to eye, and they all freeze for a few moments. Matt Drops Hubert and runs to Tracy, while Greg runs to Hubert.
TRACY
Your not dead!
MATT
I know, neither are you! Ha ha, niether are you.
The Two then kiss passionately, and and then again.
MATT
I wouldn't have imagined our first kiss on a day like this.
Tracy just smiles and nods.
Matt looks up at the Flaming Robot.
MATT
How Ironic, no light for 30 years, and then the one thing that was destroying the city became the one thing the City needs, a sun. A very small sun.
cut to:
Greg picks Hubert up and spins him around, kissing him on face. Hubert wags his tale and does the same.
GREG
Your alive! Ha ha, you made it. I don't know how Matt did it but he must have done something amazing!
Flash back to Matt in the Basement with Hubert eating doritoes.
GREG
Its amazing.
Greg picks up Hubert and stares at the Robot.
GREG (voice over)
That thing froze for a reason. It wasn't stupid, it knew everyone would come. It knew if it could gather so may people, the slaughter would be quicker, more enjoyable. Lucky for us, it wasn't expecting the one thing more powerful and more unpredictable than itself. 2012, Was it a coincidence? I've never read into myths or folklore, but this has sparked my interest. Regardless of how much destruction this thing caused, it was nothing worse than what we Tripodians would have done to ourselves. And even though my friends are dead, I still have you Hubert.
THE END.
Credits
Topher Grace as Greg
Emile Hirsch as Matt
Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Tracy
Seth Green as Arthur
Luke Wilson as Bruce
Fred Savage as Edward
Will Wheaton as Micheal
Jack Black as Mayor Carter
Kurt Russel as Police Chief
Thanks for watching!!!
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