A serial killer, outraged that the serial killers in movies aren’t actually played by real life serial killers, sets out to avenge his people’s lack of representation by killing the actors who played them.
Type:
Short
Status:
Available for Free
Page Count:
7pp
Genre:
Horror, Thriller
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
13+
Synopsis/Details
A serial killer makes a case for his fellow murderers in the ongoing entertainment industry debate around who should be ‘allowed’ to play certain roles. ——— SYNOPSIS Soon after learning about the death of a fellow actor, BRYCE is accosted in his home by THE KILLER. Assuming The Killer is a burglar, Bryce offers him money, but he isn’t interested. Instead The Killer demands an apology. At first confused, Bryce learns The Killer is angry about the fact that actors who play serial killers in movies and shows, are not actual killers. Bryce is arguing his case when he sees his PA, PRIYA, at the door. Ignoring her obvious injuries, Bryce yells at her to get help. Sadly, she is immediately killed. Bryce seizes the moment to grab the large TRIDENT he has on display and rushes The Killer, stabbing him with it. However the Trident is just a prop, and it breaks without harming The Killer. While relieved by the reveal, The Killer is not happy. ——— NOTE While the script works as a standalone short, it could be expanded into a fun feature. In the movie, The Killer would slaughter a number of actors who play serial killers, and anyone else who gets in the way. Eventually he meets his match when he targets the actor behind *Karrion*, the new female serial killer franchise and fan favourite.  ——— Here’s the ‘logistical’ details: locations 
• exterior: mansion 
 • interiors: mansion actors
 • Bryce (man, 40s)
 • The Killer (man) 
 • Jess (woman, 50s) seen on video chat
 • Priya (woman, 30s)
 • Carlos (man) – DEAD 
• Maid (woman) – DEAD effects etc
 • blood & gore
 • brief fight scene 
 • trident prop – designed to break

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The Writer: Robert Bruinewoud

Melbourne, Australia 1982. I submit my first "screenplay" (and I use the term very loosely) to the BBC. It was a hugely expensive Doctor Who saga. Needless to say, it wasn't picked up. You can read all about it here . Now, I’ve been advised that the above is not the way to sell myself as serious writer. I’m not sure why. The fact that any screenwriters’ first screenplay doesn’t sell is, I would’ve thought, to be expected and so not something anyone should hide. Nor is the fact that I’ve been writing screenplays (off and on) for forty years, something to be shy about. During that time I had my paying job (graphic designer and advertising art director) distracting me, but over those years I… Go to bio
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