SILENT NIGHT

FADE OUT

INT. LIVING ROOM – NIGHT

Samantha and her boyfriend Larry are decorating a Christmas tree. They are playing carols in the background. “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree,” by Brenda Lee is playing.

SAMANTHA

Are you excited? Christmas is almost here. We’re going to have that party again this year.

LARRY

Yeah. I can’t wait. I am kind of nervous in a way.

SAMANTHA

Why?

LARRY

Do you remember what the news said about that maniac escaping from the hospital?

SAMANTHA

Yeah. Why does that make you a little nervous?

LARRY

That guy could be watching us as we speak.

SAMANTHA

I’m sure that guy is gone far away this town. Why would he stay here when he knows that people are looking for him?

LARRY

Yeah. It just freaks me out, but I’m going to forget about that. I’m going to have a good time at this party.

SAMANTHA

Do you want to help me with hanging some things up?

LARRY

Sure. I want this party to be off the hook this Christmas.

SAMANTHA

That’s what it’s going to be. Now, let’s go.

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INT. JORDAN’S CAR – SAME NIGHT

Jordan and her boyfriend Steve are driving down the street. They have the radio on and they are talking.

JORDAN

Samantha and Larry gave me a call last night.

STEVEN

What did they have to say?

JORDAN

They invited us to a party. You know the Christmas party that they always have.

STEVEN

Yeah. Are you planning on going?

JORDAN

Yeah. I was hoping that you would come along with me.

STEVEN

I don’t know.

JORDAN

Why not?

STEVEN

They’re your friends. I think I would feel a little out of place.

JORDAN

You’re going to have a good time. I promise.

STEVEN

How many people do you think are going to be there?

JORDAN

It’s a private party. It’s going to be a total of six people.

STEVEN

I’m not sure. Do you think they would let me invite two of my friends so I don’t feel strange?

JORDAN

Yeah. I can ask them. I’m sure that they’ll agree.

STEVEN

Okay. Then I’ll go.

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INT. BEDROOM – SAME NIGHT

Erin is sitting on the edge of her bed and she is looking at a picture of her mother. She is crying. Her boyfriend Mack walks in the room and takes a seat next to her.

MACK

What’s the matter with you? Are you okay?

ERIN

Nothing. Do you remember what today is?

MACK

Yeah. It’s Christmas Eve. Why?

ERIN

Do you remember why I hate Christmas so much?

MACK

I’m sorry. It’s about your mother right?

ERIN

It’s going to be my first Christmas without her.

MACK

Come here.

Mack grabs her and pulls her close. He gives her a hug and a kiss on her forehead.

MACK

Everything is going to be fine. You can trust me.

ERIN

How do you know?

MACK

Okay. Listen up. There’s a party tonight. I want you to come with me. All of our friends are going to be there.

ERIN

I don’t know.

MACK

Oh, come on. It’s going to be fun and it’ll take your mind of things.

ERIN

Do you think so?

MACK

I know so. So, what do you say?

ERIN

Yeah. I guess. It might be fun.

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EXT. JENNY’S HOUSE

The snow is falling on the ground. Jenny and her friend Kayla are throwing snowballs at one another.

JENNY

Ah! It’s cold!

KAYLA

It’s snow. It’s supposed to be cold!

JENNY

Oh, shut up.

KAYLA

Let’s go inside and get some drinks.

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INT. KITCHEN

Jenny and Kayla are sitting down at the kitchen table and they drinking there cocoa.

KAYLA

Has Billy called you?

JENNY

No. He doesn’t have time for me he said. So, I don’t have time for him.

KAYLA

That’s the way to go.

JENNY

What time are your parents getting home?

KAYLA

They’re going to call me when they are on their way.

JENNY

Did you tell them the news about the man that escaped from Kentwood last night? Everyone is talking about him. People are running scared.

KAYLA

Yeah. They know. That’s why they are on their way home early.

JENNY

Are they going to let you stay the night here for Christmas?

KAYLA

They said that I could if I wanted to, but I think I’m going to stay home. They have some things for me.

JENNY

Yeah. So, do my parents. I hope they got me that locket.

KAYLA

You always get what you want. You have nothing to worry about.

The two of them start laughing. That’s when they hear a noise coming from on the roof.

KAYLA

Did you hear that?

JENNY

Yeah. It came from on top of the roof. I wonder what it was.

KAYLA

Oh, no. You better watch out. You better not cry. You better not pout I’m telling you why. Santa Claus is coming to town.

JENNY

Funny. Let’s go see what that was on the roof.

KAYLA

Okay.

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INT. ATTIC

Kayla and Jenny stand there looking out the window to see if they hear anything on the roof.

KAYLA

It was probably the snow.

JENNY

I don’t think so. Give me a hand with the window.

KAYLA

Why?

JENNY

I’m going to have a peek.

Jenny tries opening the window. Kayla walks over to her and gives her a hand to open the window.

JENNY

Jesus.

They open the window. Jenny looks at Kayla and then turns back to the window and sticks her hear out there.

KAYLA

Do you see anything?

JENNY

No.

KAYLA

Come back inside. I’m starting to get freaked.

JENNY

Hold on. What’s this?

Jenny looks at the snow to see a spot of red. She digs through the snow to see a human’s hand. She screams and slams the window shut.

JENNY

Oh my god!

Jenny turns around and looks at Kayla.

KAYLA

What’s going on?

JENNY

I found a hand in the show! We have to get the police.

Kayla looks at the window to see a man standing there looking in at them. Kayla screams and points to the window. Jenny looks at the window and screams to see the man standing there. The man takes his leg and kicks the window open. The two of them scream and run out of the attic.

JENNY

Help me!

Jenny closes the door that leads up to the attic. She takes a desk and starts pushing it against the door. Kayla runs to her and helps her. Then they run out into the kitchen.

KAYLA

What are we going to do?

JENNY

Give me the phone.

Kayla grabs the phone and hands it to her. Jenny holds the phone up to her ear. She throws the phone.

KAYLA

What’s wrong?

JENNY

It’s dead.

Kayla looks behind Jenny and screams. The killer is standing behind them. The killer grabs Jenny by the hair and throws her on the kitchen table. Kayla runs for the front door.

JENNY

Help me! Please help me!

Kayla turns around and grabs a umbrella that lies behind the door. She runs for the killer and whacks him in the back. The killer rolls over to the ground and we see Jenny lying on the table covered in blood and stab wounds.

KAYLA

Oh my god! No!

Kayla screams and runs for the window next to the door. She bangs on the window to get someone’s attention.

KAYLA

Someone help me!

She takes the umbrella and breaks the window. She sticks her leg outside the window and starts to climb out when the killer grabs her foot. She looks at the killer and screams.

KAYLA

Ah! No! Get off of me!

She manages to break free from the killer’s hold and she takes off running down the street.

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INT. OFFICER DANIEL’S OFFICE

Kayla runs into Daniel’s office. He is the Deputy of this small town. He looks at her and stands up.

DANIEL

Jesus! Are you okay? What’s the matter with you?

KAYLA

You have to help me! He killed Jenny and he’s after me.

DANIEL

Who is after you?

KAYLA

I think it’s the man who escaped from Kentwood.

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INT. JENNY’S KITCHEN

Reporters and Coroners are taking pictures of Jenny’s body that lies on the kitchen table covered in blood. Officer Daniel and Gordon are talking to one another.

GORDON

Do we have the killer in custody?

DANIEL

No. When we got here there was no sign of him.

GORDON

Does this mean that he is still out there and alive?

DANIEL

Yeah. I’m afraid so.

GORDON

Great! Do you think it’s the man who escaped from Kentwood?

DANIEL

I’m not sure.

GORDON

Okay. Well, I’m going back to the station and talking to that girl. I’ll see what I can get out of her.

DANIEL

Okay. I need you to do something for me first.

GORDON

Yeah. What do you need?

DANIEL

I need this town blocked off. I don’t want anyone to leave and nobody to get in. I want a curfew set for nobody to be out after nine. Do you understand?

GORDON

Yeah. I’ll get right on top of it.

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INT. ERIN’S LIVING ROOM

Erin is sitting down on her couch and she is watching the news. She hears a woman talking about the curfew that is set for nine.

ERIN

Hey Mack! If we want to go to that party we have to go now.

MACK

Why’s that?

ERIN

The town is on curfew. Nobody can be out past nine or they’ll be arrested.

Mack walks out from in the kitchen with a drink in his hand.

MACK

They can’t do that.

ERIN

They did. We have to get there before nine. They’re also calling for more a snow blizzard.

MACK

What? We already got six inches out there.

ERIN

They said to expect the worse.

MACK

Do you still want to go?

ERIN

Do you?

MACK

Yeah.

ERIN

Okay then. I’ll go.

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INT. OFFICER GORDON’S OFFICE

Gordon stands there looking at Kayla who is sitting down on the chair in front of him.

GORDON

Kayla, I need you to tell me what went on back at the house.

KAYLA

He killed her.

GORDON

Who killed her?

KAYLA

Someone. I don’t know who they were or anything.

GORDON

Did you get a good look at what he looked like?

KAYLA

No! He could’ve been that man that escaped from the hospital.

GORDON

That’s what we’re trying to figure out. I need your help though.

KAYLA

I’m trying to help you! Do you think I’m sitting here for nothing?

GORDON

You’re right. I’m sorry. Is there anything you can tell me?

KAYLA

He’s coming back.

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INT. SAMANTHA’S LIVING ROOM

Samantha and Larry are sitting down on the couch. Samantha is laying chips and things out on the table. Larry walks up to her.

LARRY

It’s looking good.

SAMANTHA

Do you like it?

LARRY

Yeah.

SAMANTHA

Can you tell me when they’re here? I don’t want to mess anything up.

LARRY

Yeah.

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Samantha is standing in front of the radio and she turns it on. She sticks in a cd with carols on it.

SAMANTHA

This should put everyone in the mood.

She starts doing a little dance and turns the music up a little more.

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Larry stands there at the door looking to see if anyone is here. He sees a car pull up to the house.

LARRY

Someone is here, Samantha!

SAMANTHA (OS)

I’ll be right there.

Larry opens the front door and we see Jordan and Steve walk inside. They all greet one another and Jordan and Steven grab a seat by the food.

JORDAN

It’s going to be fun. Lighten up.

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INT. OFFICER GORDON’S OFFICE

Gordon and Kayla are still in the same spot.

GORDON

There’s been another murder. Someone else this time.

KAYLA

Well, no shit.

GORDON

You’re going to have to come along with me.

KAYLA

Why?

GORDON

Don’t ask me questions. Just listen to me.

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INT. SAMANTHA’S LIVING ROOM

The Christmas carols are playing and everyone is talking and having a good time.

SAMANTHA

Can I get anyone anything to drink? We have some beer in the fridge.

JORDAN

No thanks.

LARRY

How come Erin and Mack aren’t here yet? They said that they were going to come.

JORDAN

I have no clue.

SAMANTHA

Jordan, didn’t you say that Steven invited two of his friends?

JORDAN

Yeah. How come they’re not here yet, Steven?

STEVEN

They’ll be here.

There’s a knock at the door. Samantha turns around and starts walking to the door.

STEVEN

That’s probably them right now.

SAMANTHA

Let’s see.

Samantha opens the door to see two trashy girls standing there in mini-skirts and skimpy shirts. They both hold cases of beer.

SAMANTHA

Who are you?

RACHEL

I’m Rachel. This is my friend Bonnie. We’re here for the party.

SAMANTHA

I think that you have the wrong house. Sorry.

BONNIE

Steven invited us. He’s sitting right over there.

SAMANTHA

Come in.

Jordan’s face grows with shock as the two girls walk in and grab a seat next to Steven.

JORDAN

Can I talk to you for a second, Steven? It’ll be quick.

STEVEN

Yeah. Sure.

RACHEL

Hurry back, Stevie!

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INT. KITCHEN

Steven and Jordan stand in the kitchen.

JORDAN

Who are they and what the hell are they doing here?

STEVEN

They’re with me. You said that I could invite two people.

JORDAN

Why did you choose two girls looking like that? You knew that I was going to be here.

STEVEN

They’re only friends. That’s all.

JORDAN

Whatever.

STEVEN

What’s that supposed to mean?

JORDAN

I’m leaving.

Jordan grabs her coat off a chair and walks out the back door. Steven looks at her and he walks back into the living room. They all look at Steve who takes a seat with the girls.

LARRY

Where did Jordan go?

STEVEN

She’ll be back.

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INT. MACK’S CAR

Erin and Mack are sitting inside their car. They are about to go inside the house to the party.

ERIN

Do you think that the snow is going to trap us in there?

MACK

No. Let’s go.

ERIN

Look. There’s Jordan.

Erin rolls down her window to see Jordan walk up to them.

ERIN

Where are you going? Aren’t you staying at the party?

JORDAN

I was, but I’m not feeling good.

ERIN

Do you need a ride home or anything?

JORDAN

No. I’m cool.

ERIN

Are you sure?

JORDAN

Yeah. I could use the wrong.

ERIN

Okay.

MACK

Don’t get frostbite out there.

JORDAN

I’ll try not to.

MACK

Bye.

JORDAN

Bye guys.

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INT. LIVING ROOM

Mack and Erin enter the living room. They look at everyone having a good time. They all greet the two of them. Mack grabs a seat on the couch and Erin walks up to the bathroom.

MACK

What’s everyone doing?

STEVEN

Nothing much. Just hanging around and chilling.

MACK

Who are they?

RACHEL

I’m Rachel.

BONNIE

I’m Bonnie.

MACK

I’m Mack.

The two girls start laughing.

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Jordan is walking down the street. The snow is falling down hard. She hears someone call her name. Jordan stops and turns around. She looks behind her to see if she sees anyone.

JORDAN

Is someone there?

She doesn’t see anyone there so she keeps on walking. She looks across the street to see woods.

JORDAN

I’ll take that way.

Jordan walks across the street and she enters the woods.

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Jordan is walking through the woods. She is looking around at all of the trees covered in white snow.

JORDAN

It’s beautiful.

Jordan hears a noise. Someone is behind her. She slowly turns around to see the killer standing there. She screams and starts backing up.

JORDAN

Who are you? What do you want from me?

The killer doesn’t say anything to her. He keeps walking towards her. She continues backing up. The man holds a small pocketknife in his hand. Jordan looks at him in terror.

JORDAN

Please don’t kill me.

The killer grabs her by the arm and slices her wrist. She screams and holds her wrist to try and stop the bleeding. Jordan turns around to run. She makes her way through the woods.

JORDAN

Help me!

Jordan continues running and bleeding at the same time. She starts to slow down when she falls to the ground. She looks up to see the killer standing over her.

JORDAN

Please help me.

Jordan can barely keep her eyes open. She is starting to faint due to blood loss. The killer puts his foot over her face and brings it down hard. She dies.

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INT. KITCHEN

Erin is looking out the kitchen window and she is watching the snow fall. She turns around to see Mack standing there.