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.