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- 2. Created using Celtx INT.BATHROOM.DAY Introduce Patrick Patrick sits on the edge of the bed, staring into camera. Expressionless, he is wearing his boxers and holding his hands together It cuts to Patrick in his bathroom, he splashes some hot water over his face, again expressionless. PATRICK (V/O) Every morning when i wake up i devote my time to washing my face. I use a deep pore scrub which i wash away with hot water.Next I use a strip to remove and black or whiteheads that could of formulated. I then splash my face with cold water to close my pores. Next i have a clean shave followed up by some moisturising lotion, so my skin appears youthful and not dried out. INT.KITCHEN.DAY We see a montage of Patrick having a cigarette and a coffee, whilst making & eating breakfast. INT. BEDROOM Patrick lies in bed whilst listening to Classical music. Eyes open staring at the ceiling. Patrick V/O whilst lying in bed. Feeling invisible/ His urges about killing people are explained INT. BEDROOM Patrick decides to get ready for tonight, pulls out a small tin box from under the bed. He stares at the box for a second before opening to reveal a perfectly rounded bunch of string. Thick string nonetheless but string. He takes it out and begins to slowly wrap it around his hand. INT. HALLWAY Patrick is tucking in his laces to the side of his shoes, he never ties them. EMILY Hi Patrick! What you doing?
- 3. 2. Created using Celtx PATRICK (V/O) My annoying sister is stressing about tonight EMILY Are you out tonight? PATRICK Hey Emily, yeah just popping off now but don't worry about it ill be back for tea! EMILY Thanks Patrick, your the best, see ya later (V/O) I wonder what she would look like if I kicked her teeth down her throat. Emily smiles and watches Patrick walk out the door. EXT. AFT. TOP OF PRIMROSE HILL PARK Patrick sits on a bench on Primrose Hill, he is chewing off his finger nails to trim them and is being meticulous about it. He lays out the strips of nails on the benches in a line. PATRICK (V/O) I didn't expect it to take this long to find someone. Patrick observes a man walk past with a dog. PATRICK (V/O) I like the younger ones, there's something about taking a life that hasn't run it's course yet... We can see time passes, the lighting is now darker and the street lamps in the park are now on. We see a young lad walking through the park, headphones in. He catches Patricks eye. Patrick smiles and stands. The man stops to light a cigarette, he is lit by the street lamp. The lighter isn't striking a flame and the man is trying relentlessly to light his cigarette. Patrick decides to make his move, and begins to run down the
- 4. 3. Created using Celtx hill towards the young man, eventually coming to a stop in a state of panic in front of him. The young man slightly suspicious of Patrick backs away PATRICK Mate..you have to help me, its my dog he's...(Panting) THE YOUNG MAN what? what's happening. PATRICK I think my dog is choking, he's swallowed something...please THE YOUNG MAN Alright alright, calm down, where is he? PATRICK Follow me, he just over here Patrick turns and runs towards a tree towards the top of the hill, the young man just behind him. PATRICK He's just over here Patrick makes it to the tree and goes around the side. The young man turns the corner. PATRICK He's just over there Patrick gestures towards a bush close by, the young man passes him and Patrick has now slipped on his headphones. Alfred Deller, "Hey ho, the wind and rain" begins to play and takes over the scene. THE YOUNG MAN I dont see an- He is cut off as Patrick wraps the string around his throat and begins to suffocate the young man. There is a struggle before falling to the ground. Patrick is lying on the ground with the man on top of him. The young man desperately drags at the rope trying to escape, Patrick leans further back to tighten, the young mans flex's his feet desperately trying to find an escape, Patrick pulls tighter when suddenly the rope snaps. Air comes flowing into his lungs and the young man
- 5. 4. Created using Celtx elbows Patrick in his side, winding Patrick. Patrick desperately tries to pull him back down but he manages to escape and make some distance between them. Patrick is now the one struggling for breath as he tries to climb to his feet. A headphone falls out Patrick's ear making the soundtrack diegetic. He has lost his chance, the sudden realisation of this starts to creep up on him as he watches his prey run away from him. He grits his teeth in anger. Patrick has a scream of anger and throws the rope in his hands on the ground. EXT. OUTSIDE OF PATRICKS HOUSE. NIGHT Patrick walks towards the door of his house before stopping and checking the time. He fixes his hair and adjusts his clothes, he takes a deep breath in and a loud exhale. Patrick slides his key through the door, and turns it slowly. INT. HALLWAY.NIGHT We can hear some hysterics from inside the living room. It sounds like Emily's boyfriend Daniel has arrived and is clearly shouting about something. EMILY Can you calm down please! DANIEL I can't fucking calm down! Are you not hearing what I said! Patrick moves through the hallway towards the noisy living room, there is an expression on his face that shows an unwillingness to put up with his brother. Patrick starts to open the door, as the arguing continues. INT. LIVING ROOM. NIGHT EMILY We should really call the police Daniel!
- 6. 5. Created using Celtx Daniel is sitting on the couch head in hands facing away from Patrick, Emily is sitting on the couch arm comforting him. Patrick slowly edges into the room, observing the situation. Emily turns and notices Patrick, she stands up immediately and turns to Patrick. EMILY Pat, where have you been? PATRICK I have been o- Daniel has now turned his head towards Patrick, Patrick clocks him immediately and realises it's the young man who escaped his murder attempt. They lock eyes and Daniel stares shocked, Patrick, staring coldly into Daniels eyes, before slowly smiling. Fade to black. (ALTERNATIVE ENDING BELOW) They lock eyes and Daniel stares shocked, Patrick staring coldly into Daniels eyes, before slowly smiling. Fade to black. Fade up on a CU of Patricks face, staring down, we see drips of blood roll down his face as he pants, exhausted. The camera begins to track out from Patrick and we see him standing above the dead body of Daniel & his sister. Feeling relieved and a sense of joy Patrick is left smiling.