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Claudia

This is PART ONE of the first screenplay that I have written and I would love any feedback or questions so I know how to improve it! Thank you so much for reading!

By Madelynn BilbreyPublished about a year ago 6 min read
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FADE IN:

EXT. BODY OF WATER AND SURROUND AREA - AFTERNOON

DRONE SHOT OF BODY OF WATER AND SURROUNDING AREA

EXT. THE SUBURBS - AFTERNOON

A STREET lined with modern FAMILY SIZED HOMES. Various VEHICLES parked in street

EXT. THE VEHICLE - AFTERNOON

A VEHICLE heading down the road. The vehicle comes to a stop in front of a HOUSE.

EXT. THE HOUSE IN SUBURBS - AFTERNOON

Claudia Ashford (30), convicted SERIAL KILLER, is walking towards the front door of the house holding a SUITCASE.

CLAUDIA ASHFORD: Knocking on the door

FREYA HAWTHORNE : Opens door, becomes wide eyed, and quickly shuts door.

EXT. PRISON / WOMEN'S PRISON - NIGHT

TITLE CARD READS: THREE WEEKS EARLIER

Claudia is running from PRISON BUILDING with a LAPTOP and a PHONE.

EXT. CLOTHING STORE / DEPARTMENT STORE - NIGHT

Claudia walks into STORE.

Claudia runs out of the store with a DUFFLE BAG and PLASTIC BAGS.

Claudia runs towards nearby WOODS.

EXT. THE CABIN / HOUSE NEAR WOODS-LIKE AREA AND BODY OF WATER - NIGHT

A VEHICLE turns into DRIVEWAY.

Claudia runs towards the HOUSE.

She SEES vehicle and TURNS BACK to the WOODS.

The vehicle PARKS in front of the house.

JARED IRVING (38), the owner and a business man, gets out of the vehicle.

Jared walks to HOUSE and UNLOCKS FRONT DOOR.

INT. THE LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

Jared walks around LIVING ROOM

INT. THE KITCHEN - NIGHT

...And the KITCHEN. There is an island, with a sink, in the middle of the room.

EXT. THE CABIN / HOUSE - NIGHT

Claudia SHOVES everything into duffle bag: LAPTOP, PHONE, CLOTHES, HAIR DYE, SHOES.

INT. HALLWAY - NIGHT

Jared walks down hallway towards CLOSED DOORS and peaks head into every room, then back out to front door.

EXT. THE CABIN / HOUSE - NIGHT

Jared sees movement out the corner of their eye when exiting the house.

Claudia runs towards the house as Jared Irving exits the house.

JARED IRVING : What the...fuck?

Jared turns to FRONT DOOR, LOCKS it, and puts KEY under DOOR MAT.

Jared walks to side of house. HE FINDS NOTHING.

Jared walks to vehicle and gets in.

INT. THE VEHICLE - NIGHT

Jared picks up their PHONE and sends a voice text.

JARED IRVING: The house is ready for your arrival tomorrow.

Jared puts the phone down and puts vehicle into reverse.

EXT. THE CABIN / HOUSE - NIGHT

The vehicle reverses then drives off. Claudia REAPPEARS from side of house, watching VEHICLE drive off. Claudia walks slowly toward front door, picks up KEY, and enters the house.

INT. ENTRYWAY - NIGHT

Claudia enters HOUSE carrying DUFFLE BAG.

INT. BEDROOM 1 - MIDNIGHT

Claudia puts DUFFLE BAG in one of the CLOSED DOOR ROOMS on the BED. She pulls out a box of BLACK HAIR DYE and enters the BATHROOM.

INT. THE BATHROOM - MIDNIGHT

Claudia in the middle of DYING HER HAIR in the BATHROOM.

INT. KITCHEN - LATE NIGHT

Claudia THROWS hair dye trash in TRASH CAN in the kitchen, hair still processing. Claudia goes back to the bathroom.

INT. THE LIVING ROOM - LATE NIGHT

Claudia has a COMPUTER and a PHONE with her. She is on the local police station database, hacking into their servers so she gets 911 calls instead of dispatch.

EXT. AN APARTMENT COMPLEX / DORM BUILDING - MORNING

Students are, one-by-one putting SUITCASES and DUFFLE BAG type luggage into the TRUNK of the VEHICLE. FREYA HAWTHORNE (20) is a PSYCHOLOGY major, ZELLA CHADWICK (21) is a NURSING major, DOVIE ABBOTT (21) is JOURNALISM major, OAKLEY UPTOWN (20) is a CRIMINAL JUSTICE major, and BELLAMY KNOX (22) is a BUSINESS major.

ZELLA CHADWICK: Are we all pack up? Ready to go?

FREYA HAWTHORNE: I think so. Are you all ready?

BELLAMY KNOX: I'm ready

OAKLEY UPTOWN: I'm ready

DOVIE ABBOTT: I'm almost ready. I'll be right back!

Dovie runs upstairs to apartment/dorm. Dovie returns, putting something in trunk, closing it, then getting in middle of back seat. Freya gets in driver seat, Oakley in passenger, Zella behind Freya, Dovie is in between Bellamy and Zella, and Bellamy is behind Oakley.

INT. THE VEHICLE - MORNING

Freya is DRIVING with music playing through RADIO while conversing with Oakley, Zella is LISTENING to music through EARPHONES on a PHONE, and Bellamy and Dovie are ARGUING.

DOVIE ABBOTT: I saw you hanging out with that one boney ass girl on campus.

OAKLEY UPTOWN: hey so what are your plans for after we get back?

BELLAMY KNOX: What are you talking about?

FREYA HAWTHORNE: I'm not sure. Why? Do you want to do something? You don't think you won't be sick of me?

Freya Hawthorne chuckles.

OAKLEY UPTOWN: I don't know...maybe.

DOVIE ABBOTT: That blonde girl who is far too skinny for her own good. She looks unhealthy at that point. You know exactly what I'm talking about! You're cheating on me, aren't you?.

Dovie hits Bellamy's arm. Bellamy looks at her. Oakley tries to hide his smile by looking out the window. Freya looks at him and smiles. Oakley and Freya continue listening to music.

BELLAMY KNOX: Did you just hit me? Dovie Abbott , listen. That "boney ass girl" you saw me with is my cousin.

DOVIE ABBOTT: Cousin? Hah! Yeah! Okay! That's a likely excuse but I don't buy it. She's too...pretty...to be in your family. Do you think I'm stupid or something? No, like really? Do you think I don't know who your cousins are? I'VE MET THEM!

BELLAMY KNOX: Not her. Her name is Claire and she's a freshman. She grew up in California.

RADIO PERSONALITY (voice over) : Good Morning and happy Saturday you fine folks!

DOVIE ABBOTT: There's no way she's your cousin because I've met your cousins and none of them look anything like her. Also, if she's from California, Why doesn't she just go to school in freaking California then?

RADIO PERSONALITY (VO)(CONT'D): I hope you all are having a terrific morning so far! I want to caution everyone who resides, or is visiting, White Mountain National Forest. I have received news that a prisoner from the Women's Correctional Facility ...

BELLAMY KNOX: She's a cousin on my mom's side. You've met the cousins on my dad's side. This is a pointless argument. Can we be done?

RADIO PERSONALITY (VO)(CONT'D): Has escaped late last night. side. The charges of this prisoner have not been released to the public so I urge you all to stay on high alert ...

DOVIE ABBOTT: No we can't and this is not a pointless-

RADIO PERSONALITY (V.O.) (CONT'D): And don't talk to anyone you don't know.

FREYA HAWTHORNE: Guys, Shut up!

RADIO PERSONALITY (O.S.) (CONT'D) : The prison has released the statement that the prisoner took a computer and a phone with her. This particular prisoner has the following features to look out for: light brown hair, dark eyes, and a slim body shape. Next up on 103.2 FM is (current song).

The vehicle is SILENT, except for the RADIO. Bellamy, Zella, and Dovie have fallen ASLEEP in the backseat.

EXT. THE CABIN / HOUSE - AFTERNOON

Claudia Ashford exiting the front door. Claudia Ashford lifts the MAT, picks up the KEY, locks the door, and pockets the key. Claudia Ashford walks into the woods.

EXT. THE CABIN / HOUSE - AFTERNOON

The vehicle pulls into the driveway of the house. Oakley Uptown is the first one out of the vehicle.

FREYA HAWTHORNE: Hey guys, I think we're here. Wake up! Rise and shine sleepy heads. Did you have a good nap?

Freya chuckles and walks to the FRONT DOOR. Dovie follow Freya. Bellamy, Oakley, and Zella gather LUGGAGE from the trunk.

FREYA HAWTHORNE (CONT'D): JUST LEAVE MY STUFF IN THE TRUNK, I'LL GET IT IN A MINUTE!

Freya lifts up the FRONT DOOR MAT, there's no key.

DOVIE ABBOTT: HEY BABE! WHERE'S THE KEY?

Zella arrives at the front door.

FREYA HAWTHORNE: Why would he know where the key is?

BELLAMY KNOX: WHY THE HELL WOULD I KNOW? I didn't book this place

FREYA HAWTHORNE (CONT'D): Would you two stop yelling? You're going to scare the animals away.

EXT. THE WOODS - AFTERNOON

Claudia Ashford is holding a BOW AND ARROW or KNIFE aiming at an ANIMAL. DISTANT shouting is HEARD. She is aware of the shouting but isn't aware it's from the house.

To Be Continued...

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Madelynn Bilbrey

Hello! I am a college student pursuing performing arts. I hope to be able to take the skills I learn to pursue a career in the film industry. I have always enjoyed writing and I hope you enjoy what I share with the you!

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