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November 22, 2022 Fleshwater: We're Not Here To Be Loved
A QUIET PLACE
Screenplay by
Bryan Woods, Scott Beck & John Krasinski
Story by
Bryan Woods & Scott Beck
BLACK
We hear, very clearly, the sound of light wind.
1 EXT. TOWN - MAIN ST. - LATE AFTERNOON 1
We come up on... a streetlight. There is no illumination...
and no movement. We hold on it for a long moment when
suddenly... The streetlight bobs... and then begins to sway.
We slowly begin to rise up on the streetlight to reveal... a
small bird has landed on it. We continue to rise to reveal,
behind the bird...
Wind blows through the gargantuan evergreens that seem to
engulf the narrow main street of a small town in upstate New
York. Shop windows and cars on either side covered in dust,
the place seems frozen in time. There is no movement.
In the very middle of the road one can see... sand. A bizarre
incongruity, a long pathway about a shovels width runs the
full length of the street with offshoots into open doorways
of some of the shops.
We hold for a long moment:
2 INT. GENERAL STORE - FRONT - LATE AFTERNOON 2
Slowly pushing through the doorway of a large general store,
also covered in dust. To the left, a cash register with small
shelves of nearly empty candy boxes below. To the right, a
towering shelf full of bags of potato chips, nacho chips and
pretzels... None are missing.
3 INT. GENERAL STORE AISLES - LATE AFTERNOON 3
WE MOVE SLOWLY across the floor, down the middle of a general
store. Amid the towering shelves of goods on either side, one
may recognize a barely perceptible pattern of which shelves
are bare and which are not. There is no movement. No sound.
Suddenly... TINY FEET JUMP INTO OUR MOVING FRAME! Then, as
fast as they appeared... They're gone.
WE NOW MOVE UP the side of the store, looking down one
aisle... and the next. As we arrive at the next aisle we
catch a glimpse of... A SMALL DARK FIGURE!!! And then its
gone.
WE CONTINUE along the side of the store until we arrive at
the last aisle. At the far end of the store we see...
2.
a counter. With a window. And shelves. Suddenly... A WOMAN
APPEARS IN THE WINDOW!
WE GO CLOSE ON THE WOMAN as she scans the shelves, slowly
lowering herself to the ground until behind her we see... an
8 year old boy sitting slumped against the wall... HE IS
BAREFOOT. On closer inspection we see sweat on the boy's
brow, his skin pale from fever. The woman's knee touches down
on the ground next to the boy as... she sees what she's been
looking for. She reaches out her hand.
WE GO CLOSE ON HER HAND as it reaches toward a shelf... of
orange prescription drug bottles. Her hand suddenly begins to
shift certain bottles ever so slightly... AT A BIZARRELY SLOW
PACE... she does not make a sound. As she does this, we get
our first glimpse... of names. Names of drugs. Names... of
people.
HER HAND finally arrives at the very back of the shelf as she
gently twists a bottle that reads... AMOXICILLIN.
ON THE MOTHER... as she inhales slowly? And then, as if
doing surgery, she slowly closes her hand around the bottle
and GENTLY begins to move it through the shelf toward her.
Her hand, once again moves incredibly slowly, her now wider
closed hand shifts even more bottles as it passes. JUST as
she gets to the end of the shelf a bottle shifts... with a
RATTLE of pills. This is the first, deliberate sound we've
heard. The mother... FREEZES!!!!
WE RACK FOCUS to the boy on the ground, who now looks up...
with panic. The mother's eyes look all around the room...
The way one does when they are waiting for something...
LISTENING for something. After a long moment... she pulls
the bottle in her hand the final few inches... and off the
shelf.
The mother draws a huge breath of relief. As she stands up,
we reveal, just over the counter... TWO EYES LOOKING UP AT
HER!!!
4 INT. AISLE - LATE AFTERNOON 4
A 10 year old girl stands on her toes, barely able to see
over the wooden counter to... her mother. She smiles at her
mother... and gives her a thumbs up. With that... she's off.
WE FOLLOW HER as she runs lightly through the store... she is
also barefoot.
The GIRL turns down an aisle to reveal... a small boy sitting
on the floor... He too is barefoot.
3.
As the girl approaches we see, in the thick dust on the floor
he has drawn... a rocket ship. She sits with him.
He silently puts his hand to his chest, palm to the side...
crosses his first two fingers of his other hand with
deliberate focus... and then slowly puts his two hands
together. He then looks up at her... and quickly shoots his
crossed fingers into the air... like a rocket. She beams
with pride for a moment and then... Signs back to him.
DAUGHTER (SIGNING)
Very good job!
BOY (SIGNING AS BEST WE CAN)
....That's how... we get away.
The girl's smile falls ever so slightly. Then the boy
suddenly... TAPS her on the shoulder and scurries away...
She's "it".
As the girl slowly gets up to follow him, we see for the
first time... A HEARING AID...
The boy disappears around a corner...
5 INT. NEXT AISLE - LATE AFTERNOON 5
The girl comes around the tall shelf into the next aisle when
suddenly... her eyes go wide!!! What she sees is the boy
standing on a small box, STRETCHING to reach a toy on a high
shelf. She walks quickly to him when suddenly... the toy
FALLS.
The girl instinctively SLIDES to the ground and catches the
toy JUST as it's about to hit the ground! On her face we can
see she is TERRIFIED! She closes her eyes, taking a breath
with relief. When she opens them, in the foreground, we see
the toy she is holding... a small TOY SPACE SHUTTLE. Then in
the distance past the toy we see... a FIGURE.
She sits up to see a man standing outside the door of the
general store, holding a large box with what looks like a
quilt hanging out of it. A look of fear on his face...
softens, as he mimes wiping his brow with relief. She smiles,
puts the toy back on a shelf and runs to him.
6 INT. GENERAL STORE - FRONT - LATE AFTERNOON 6
The father gently puts the box on the ground and pulls back
the pieces of thick quilt to reveal that all the contents are
actually wrapped in it.
4.
He then reaches for a LARGE HIKING BACK PACK, and begins
transferring the contents of the box into the bag. As he
does, we see... cans of food, a variety of prescription
pills, bandages and wrapped syringes.
The girl arrives at his side and excitedly starts rummaging
through the box as well. As she does, we see... thick
paintbrushes, bottles of glue, bottles of lighter fluid and a
stack of old newspapers. Then... her face lights up. From
the box, she pulls out a SALVAGED SECURITY CAMERA with wires
exposed. The girl gives it a brief once over and then
removes... two exposed CIRCUIT BOARDS, very obviously only
recently removed from whatever appliance they belonged to.
The girl scans the boards with a voracity, pointing out to
the father particular areas of interest. Her father can't
help but smile.
Suddenly, the box of Amoxicillin comes into frame and is
placed on top... along with two boxes of sugar. The father
looks up at his wife. After a beat... she signs:
MOTHER (SIGNING)
For my tea.
He just keeps looking at her.
MOTHER (SIGNING) (CONT'D)
Fine. I have a sweet tooth.
The father smiles and is about to close the bag when... a
candy bar is placed on top.
DAUGHTER (SIGNING)
Me too!
The father looks up at her with fake incredulity. Suddenly
the sick son in his mother's arms weakly signs:
OLDER SON (SIGNING)
Me too.
The whole family laughs silently as the daughter GENTLY takes
another candy bar from a box below the cash register... We
can now see why the boxes are almost empty.
The father looks back to his arriving four year old son,
expecting the same, but from behind his back the young boy
reveals... the toy space shuttle.
With a sweet empathy the father reaches for the toy... and
shakes his head no. He turns the toy over and silently
explains it has batteries... this toy can make noise.
5.
The little boy watches, confused... hurt, as his father
gently places the space shuttle on the counter. And then
gently grabs a big lollipop and puts it in the bag for the
boy.
The mother hands their sick son to the father who picks him
up and walks out. The mother kisses her 4 year old on the
head, shuffles the hiking bag onto her back and walks out
too.
The daughter looks at the boy as tears begin to fill his
eyes. She smiles and signs:
DAUGHTER (SIGNING)
It's ok.
The boy shakes his head no.
After a moment... the girl looks back to see if her parents
are there. She then reaches up and takes the shuttle down
from the counter. With wide eyes her little brother watches
as she surgically removes the batteries... and places the
shuttle in the hood of her brother's sweatshirt. Covering it
from view, she holds a finger up to her lips in the
obligatory big sister way of telling him not to get her in
trouble... He beams!
She then stands up and places the batteries back on the
counter, smiles at her brother and gestures "let's go".
7 EXT. MAIN STREET - LATE AFTERNOON 7
The daughter exits the General Store and follows her mother
and father, who are walking down the street only stepping on
the sand path. Their steps are almost silent.
After a moment... her four year old brother follows behind
her. We watch everyone walk in total silence.
Then...
8 INT. GENERAL STORE - LATE AFTERNOON 8
We slowly push in to the counter of the store and then
realize... THE BATTERIES ARE GONE!
9 EXT. ROAD - LATE AFTERNOON 9
A long road slices its way through a heavily wooded area,
which further blocks the already fading sun.
6.
In WIDE PROFILE we see the family walking in a line,
continuing only on a sand path. The father is in front
carrying their sick son, then the mother with the backpack,
then their blonde daughter... and trailing a bit behind
rumbles their robust 4 year old.
10 EXT. BRIDGE - LATE AFTERNOON 10
From the ground we look up at an old and rusted bridge
towering over us eerily... the sand path continues across it.
WE TRACK WITH THE FAMILY as they walk across the bridge...
There are minor creaks underneath the sand.
Suddenly we see... the four year old stops just before the
entrance of bridge. The family continues... not seeing him.
WE FOLLOW THE BOY'S HANDS as he fishes around in his hood and
pulls out... THE TOY SHUTTLE.
HEAD ON, we walk with the father, each member of his proud
brood can be seen walking behind him. We can hear his
strained breath... and the tiniest swish of the footsteps in
sand.
HEAD ON, walking with the daughter... we now suddenly hear
nothing. As she looks to be in her own world... So we are in
hers. A smile breaks on her face as she walks and breathes in
total silence. We walk with her for a long moment, when
suddenly behind her...
A FLICKERING RED AND BLUE LIGHT.
The girl does not turn. She just keeps walking. Still
smiling. As she looks up to her mother, we go into:
SLOW MOTION
- FROM THE GIRLS'S POV, we see her mother and father spin
around with a frantic shock on their faces.
- BACK ON THE GIRL. She looks confused at her parents
behavior... LIGHTS AGAIN FLASH EERILY BEHIND HER.
- ON THE FATHER rushing to put the boy on the ground and
turning to run.
- ON THE MOTHER, spinning around with terror in her eyes...
she looks to be holding in a SCREAM.
- BACK ON THE GIRL slowly beginning to turn around at what
her parents could be looking at as we:
7.
SPEED BACK UP TO NORMAL
A loud playful beeping rushes in... from the blinking
shuttle.
Then, from the woods we hear... THE MOST UNMISTAKEABLE
HORRIFYING.... SCREEEEEEEECH!!!
- ON THE MOTHER as she slowly lowers the backpack to the
ground... and her legs begin to fail her.
- ON THE FATHER running, violently shaking his head... It
looks like he's HOLDING IN A SCREAM.
- THE TREES BEHIND THEM... RUSTLE AND SNAP as something
barrels through.
- ON THE BOY... holding up his space ship proudly to his
incoming father... an enormous smile on his face.
- ON THE FATHER... 20 feet away... his face is a still frame
of pure fear as he runs to camera. Then:
THE MOST IMMEDIATE AND TERRIFYING COMBINATION OF SOUND ONE
COULD EVER IMAGINE.
... A SHRIEK?... A SCREAM? ... A CRUNCH? Then...
ON THE FATHER as... a thin line of blood splatters on his
face.
- Mid run, the father's body immediately goes limp... failing
him as he comes to a halt just in front of camera.
- Then, as quickly as it came... THE SOUND IS GONE.
- IN WIDE PROFILE, The father stands lifeless... The two
children stand frozen with fear... the MOTHER drops to her
knees and... a space shuttle blinks silently in the sand.
The four year old... IS GONE.
Once again... only the wind can be heard.
BLACK.
8.
SILENCE.
FADE IN: TITLE
A QUIET PLACE
9.
Still in BLACK... A new sound... Almost like that of the
ocean.
11 EXT. BEACH - LATE AFTERNOON 11
The new sound continues. In the last of the day's sunlight:
WE TRACK, LOOKING STRAIGHT DOWN, on... what appears to be an
empty beach. The pink lit sand, now combined with a sound
like the ocean, feels serene, almost otherworldly.
Slowly coming into frame, we see the face of... the daughter.
This is REGAN ABBOTT. Her hair is much longer. She is now
TWO YEARS OLDER, 12. She just looks... different.
REGAN lays in the sand with eyes closed... but she is not
asleep.
With her brow furrowed and her closed eyes darting back and
forth she looks oddly pained... almost as if she is wishing
herself to another place.
There is movement in her hands as her fingers caress an
object.
Her eyes suddenly POP OPEN as she sits up violently CLOSE UP
INTO OUR FRAME! She looks around with eyes wet and red,
attempting to regain her bearings.
WE SLOWLY MOVE AROUND her to see what she sees and are met
with... a jarringly incongruous landscape! Instead of a
glistening ocean, there in front of REGAN stand the tall
swaying stalks of... A CORNFIELD.
As REGAN looks to her lap WE SLOWLY TRAVEL DOWN to reveal...
she is holding THE TOY SHUTTLE. As she maneuvers it through
her fingers we see the shuttle is damaged... there are 2
large gouges in the fuselage.
Suddenly... Something startles her as she snaps her head to
the side!
WE GO CLOSE on her hand driving the TOY SHUTTLE into the
sand, not wanting it to be seen. Now ONLY THE SHUTTLE'S TAIL
is exposed in the foreground as we see a figure walking
toward REGAN.
Coming into focus is... her mother. This is EVELYN ABBOTT.
EVELYN too has changed. Hair longer... frame lower. She
carries a basket of vegetables. She is bare foot.
EVELYN stops and looks down at her daughter giving her a
comforting smile. REGAN can't seem to return the same.
10.
EVELYN gently gestures with her head. REGAN nods... and
EVELYN walks on. After a moment... REGAN places the TOY
SHUTTLE into the large pocket in her dress and follows her
mother. As she goes:
WE PAN TO FOLLOW REGAN as she joins her mother and then
SLOWLY RISE to reveal that the two women are walking along...
A LONG AND WIDE SAND PATH IN THE MIDDLE OF A FARM! In the
distance we can see they are heading to... A WEATHERED RED
BARN.
WE END OUR RISE just as we reveal in the foreground...
Christmas lights? Like parallel telephone wires, 2 cables of
large bulbs, one with red and one with white. They dance
playfully in the wind.
12 INT. TRUCK - LATE AFTERNOON 12
CLOSE UP PROFILE of a steering wheel in the foreground. A
weathered CHEVY emblem reflects the fire orange sky in the
background.
HANDS come into frame and gently grip the steering wheel.
The right hand then slowly moves to the ignition block... and
turns. There is no sound. After a moment, the hand turns
again...again without sound. The hand turns a third time...
this time, the hand begins to bob ever so slightly... as if
the old car has started up. As the hand retracts:
WE PULL BACK to reveal... The little brother. This is MARCUS
ABBOTT, now 10. Moving ever so slightly, MARCUS is obviously
pretending to drive... though his impassive face betrays the
idea that he is having any fun. MARCUS seems to have aged
much more than the mere 2 years. His vacant eyes tell us a
large toll has been taken on him, though perhaps not as
easily recognizable on the exterior.
13 EXT. TRUCK - LATE AFTERNOON 13
WE MOVE SLOWLY IN POV along another large sand path with high
grass on either side when suddenly it opens up into a large
clearing and we see... a tractor?... Shells of untouched farm
equipment litter the open area.
WE SLOWLY MOVE LEFT, making our way through, what is now
nothing more than an eery farming vehicle graveyard.
Suddenly... A DARK FIGURE ENTERS THE FRAME.
11.
14 INT. TRUCK - LATE AFTERNOON 14
MARCUS's hands move silently along the steering wheel as he
stares out the windshield. His body moves ever so slightly,
his face... relaxes... the hint of a smile. For a moment we
could almost believe he is driving. His eyes routinely check
the side mirror, then the rearview mirror... then stop. His
hands... and face fall.
THROUGH THE REAR VIEW MIRROR, we see a figure standing behind
the truck amidst the sea of farm equipment. Behind the figure
we see... A TOWERING SILO.
15 EXT. TRUCK - LATE AFTERNOON 15
OVER THE DARK FIGURE onto the truck as we see MARCUS expertly
slip out of the cab window of a VINTAGE CHEVY PICKUP that
sits at the edge of a DESCENDING DRIVEWAY connecting to the
road that heads back toward the BARN. He lands in the sand
without a sound and begins to walk, head held low, toward the
dark figure... who reaches his hand out and briefly touches
Marcus' shoulder. Marcus walks straight past.
As MARCUS exits we BOOM UP the dark figure as it turns,
revealing... LEON ABBOTT (LEE), 38. LEE too has changed,
though much more obviously. He has lost weight on his strong
farmer frame, he wears a beard and his sunken eyes indicate
that he hasn't slept well... in a long time.
WE PULL BACK WIDE to reveal the sea of farm equipment sits in
front of a long, dilapidated, work shed roof... a makeshift
repair shop. The word `REPAIR' is written in flaking white
paint that clings to the wood above.
16 EXT. BARN - SUNSET 16
The line of Christmas lights dance in the foreground.
WE TILT DOWN to see that the lights run right in between...
two towering doors of a weathered red BARN. The doors have
been left open by a gap of just over 2 feet. The edges of
the doors... are wrapped in foam...
Suddenly MARCUS walks into frame... and enters the barn.
17 INT. BARN - SUNSET 17
WE TILT DOWN from the lines of unilluminated Christmas lights
running below the high reaching ceiling and...
12.
ONTO MARCUS' BACK as he walks through two heavy quilts at the
entry of the barn hanging from the ceiling. Through the
quilts, a dirt floor guides us through this... barn? The
surroundings are too difficult to fully comprehend at first
glance.
To the left are several large horse stalls. WE QUICKLY PAN
INSIDE to see they are now... bedrooms. Mattresses,
perfectly made up, lie on the floor next to lamps and small
stacks of books. Clothes on hangers dangle between each of
the bars providing not only storage, but limited privacy.
To the right is a large pen with railings. Once a holding
area for cows awaiting milking, it is now... a living room.
Hay bales draped in blankets and old wooden chairs surround
an overturned pig trough, now serving as a coffee table
covered in books and dripping candles.
As MARCUS continues we notice the walls. Every inch is
meticulously covered in a bizarre but elegant cornucopia
of... trash. Foam, cardboard, and old newspapers are glued to
the wall in thick layers.
If one were able to look past the obvious first assumption of
a hovel or domicile of hoarders, they would see almost... a
deliberate beauty in the decor... A warmth. This is a well
maintained and loving... home.
WE FOLLOW ON MARCUS' BACK as he suddenly comes to... A
MATTRESS LAYING ON THE GROUND? MARCUS bends down and after a
brief struggle pushes the mattress to one side to reveal... A
large hole...
WE FOLLOW JUST BEHIND MARCUS... as he descends down the
ground...
18 INT. BARN - SAFE ROOM - SUNSET 18
WE NOW SEE MARCUS has descended a makeshift stairwell into...
A small excavated room illuminated by work lights. Lodged up
against the walls and across the ceiling are wooden beams.
In between each beam are varying stages of an elaborate
process of insulation and sound proofing that consists of a
thick layer of newspaper as a base and then blankets and
pillows squeezed in on top. There is a hay bale up against
one wall and a mattress leaned up against another.
In the middle of the room, MARCUS walks past... EVELYN, who
is bent over behind an odd wooden box. Suddenly she stands
up, holding a beautiful and delicate... baby mobile.
As she turns and reaches the mobile high in the air to a beam
above her we get a clear shot... of her protruding belly.
13.
Even a layman guess would put her over 8 months. EVELYN
gently taps the mobile as we:
ARE NOW CLOSE ON the small ducks and clouds moving through
the air, EVELYN below looking up... with a smile.
MARCUS sits down next to REGAN who is on the floor next to a
stack of old newspapers and bottles of glue.
She removes a large sheet of newspaper from a plastic tray of
glue, lets it drip... and then applies it to the wall with a
thick paintbrush. As she moves the paintbrush vertically down
the dripping white, a piece of an image can be seen... It is
a bra ad. REGAN slowly looks over to MARCUS... who stares at
it.
BACK ON EVELYN as she removes the top of the odd wooden box.
WE FOLLOW her hands in to reveal... a heavily quilted inside
with adorable baby blankets, a small teddy bear... and a
clear plastic air mask??
EVELYN's fingers fumble with something in the corner until
she finally threads through... a thin plastic tube... and
connects it to the air mask. It looks similar to an
emergency breathing apparatus one might see in an ambulance
or hospital... because it is.
BACK ON MARCUS, as he now removes a large piece of dripping
newspaper out of the tray and places it on the wall. Like his
sister, he swipes his thick paintbrush vertically down the
dripping white, this time partially revealing a front page
headline. It reads...
`AGE OF MASS'
MARCUS looks at it inquisitively... and then swipes the
paintbrush horizontally across the whole headline.
It reads:
`IMAGE OF MASSACRED MILITARY SHOCKS THE WORLD'
MARCUS freezes... then looks below to see the top of a grainy
newspaper photograph. All we can make out is... a twisted
human arm. His hand slowly begins to shake as he raises the
paintbrush to reveal the rest of the image... when suddenly:
A PILLOW FLIES INTO FRAME!!!!!!
MARCUS JUMPS!!!!!... Only to see his mom holding a pillow
over the newspaper with a knowing look. After a beat, she
hands MARCUS a long piece of tape to secure the pillow to the
wall.
14.
19 EXT. REPAIR YARD SILO - ROOF - SUNSET TO DUSK 19
ON THE BACK OF... LEE, perched on what looks like the top of
the world.
From this great height we get our first WIDE SHOT of the
large farm that we now see sits in a clearing on a ridge...
surrounded by the tangled forest of the APPALACHIAN
MOUNTAINS.
A puff of smoke rises from LEE's silhouette as he suddenly
raises a hand into frame... and checks his watch. A moment
later... As if on cue...
A line of CHRISTMAS LIGHTS flicker to life above the wide
sand path REGAN was laying on.
Another line of white Christmas lights flicker on... this
time revealing a path that connects the weathered red BARN...
to an old white FARMHOUSE. Then another line of lights...
and another! Like the image of a city power grid coming back
to life, we see a labyrinth of countless sand paths,
meticulously laid out, illuminate all over the farm in a
beautiful expanse.
NOW IN PROFILE, LEE stares down... seemingly at nothing. The
unfiltered cigarette burns to his fingers, causing LEE to
snap out of his stupor. He looks around at the horizon, it is
officially sundown. He reaches for a plastic bottle of...
Lighter fluid... and sprays all its contents into a shallow
metal drum in front of him.
Another cigarette appears from below frame. He puts it in his
mouth and then reaches his hands... into his jacket. His
right arm jiggles slightly. There is no sound. His arm
jiggles again. Then from his jacket, LEE pulls... a FULLY LIT
LIGHTER, that he protects from the wind. He lights his
cigarette and then leans his hands to the metal drum... A
HUGE FLAME ERUPTS.
In the glowing orange we see LEE take a long drag of his
cigarette. His face has no affect. After several moments the
flame begins to weaken and slowly fade.
Suddenly, far FAR off in the distance on the ridge... ANOTHER
FLAME ILLUMINATES. LEE doesn't even look up. Then, miles
past the first... ANOTHER FLAME!... THEN ANOTHER! Until we
can see behind LEE 5 glowing fires scattered far off across
the ridge.
ON LEE as he glances over and registers... then back to
staring front as we:
15.
MOVE AROUND BEHIND him to see where his gaze is focused.
Then... we see it. There, in his left hand LEE holds... A 5X6
nursery school photo of a 4 year old boy.
LEE takes a last drag of his cigarette... and then places the
photo in a small box at his feet.
WE ARE TIGHT ON THE BOX as LEE stands and walks toward two
curved bars on the side of the SILO. He turns around... and
begins to descend A LADDER.
WE HOLD ON THE SMALL BOX... then just as LEE's head
disappears... WE SLOWLY BEGIN TO RISE.
Now looking at the opposite side of the ridge than we did in
the beginning, the rising moon's light now spills across the
vista of rock and trees and onto an enormous and bizarrely
out of place.... CRATER!
WE HOLD ON THE CRATER FOR A LONG MOMENT... Then:
20 INT. BARN - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT 20
WE ARE CLOSE on a small mound of dirt. Suddenly two hands
covered in winter gloves enter frame and begin to dig down
about 3 inches to reveal... a plank of wood.
WIDER NOW, we see EVELYN on her hands and knees just behind
the living room set up in an open, very make-shift kitchen.
One wall of shelves cluttered with stacks of paper plates,
bowls and cups. Another wall is a workbench acting as a
counter top and a mid 70's refrigerator.
EVELYN extracts from the dirt a long wooden box. Beneath
it... red hot rocks let off a combination of steam and smoke.
EVELYN brings the box to the counter top and carefully lifts
the lid to reveal... a perfectly cooked fish with lemon and
rosemary and garlic scattered all around.
21 INT. BARN - BEDROOMS - NIGHT 21
WE TRACK with REGAN as she walks down the row of horse stall
bedrooms.
REGAN arrives at the threshold of LEE and EVELYN's bedroom.
LEE is faced away from her, washing his face in a long trough
like sink that runs the length of the room. Suddenly,
through the mirror leaning on the wall, LEE sees her... But
does not turn.
16.
Through the mirror, the two of them looking silently at each
other for a moment too long... it is heartbreaking.
REGAN pathetically gestures "eating". As LEE nods, trying to
muster a polite smile we can see very clearly... something is
broken.
LEE wipes his face with a towel and then turns to face... an
empty doorway.
22 INT. BARN - TABLE - NIGHT 22
The family sits down together for dinner... around an old
workbench. Their heads bowed in prayer, after a moment
EVELYN lifts her head and they begin to eat. There are no
plates. The food sits on various children's plastic
placemats. There are no utensils... The family uses only
bread to collect food. We slowly pull back on this silent...
but comfortingly familiar scene.
23 INT. BARN - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT 23
REGAN and MARCUS lie on the floor playing... Monopoly.
By the dim light of an oil lantern... we can see the game's
board is the same, but the pieces are small colored bobbles
of wool, the kind you would find on a children's Christmas
sweater. The houses and hotels are empty sugar packets, blue
and pink. And the money?... Small pieces of green, red, blue
and orange fabric rectangles... all equally sized.
MARCUS is five spaces away from his sister's hotel on
Boardwalk. He takes a sip of water and places the cup on top
of a tall crate being used as a makeshift side table. MARCUS
looks at his sister, who can't hide her smile. He mimes a
prayer before rolling the dice on the dirt floor, where it
makes no noise............... 5!
MARCUS slowly looks up to REGAN, knowing his fate. REGAN
smiles pointedly and then reaches for MARCUS' money. As
MARCUS thrusts his arm back to protect his bank, his elbow...
hits the oil lantern!!
A BOOMING CRASH!!!! As the oil lantern hits the ground and
shatters. THE SOUND FEELS HUGE!.. AS IT IS THE FIRST BIG
SOUND WE'VE HEARD! FIRE ERUPTS ON THE FLOOR!!! The children
stare frozen in horror!
LEE immediately jumps up from the table and instinctively
grabs a quilt and throws it on the fire. With a few silent
pats... the fire is gone.
16A.
SILENCE.
EVERYONE FREEZES!!!!... NO ONE IS BREATHING!!!
REGAN shoots MARCUS a look... of concern. MARCUS shoots LEE a
look... of terror. LEE shoots a look... to the roof.
17.
ON LEE as he stands up INTO frame. He has almost physically
transformed from a man... into protection incarnate. He
slowly raises a stiff finger to his lips, his body so
tense... it looks painful. This is the unwanted version of
himself that lies just millimeters under his skin... 24 hours
a day.
After a long moment... nothing... It would have happened by
now...
LEE finally nods that everything is OK. MARCUS stares at
REGAN with a painfully apologetic face as she leans in and
touches his hand.
BANG!!!
The whole family startles in silence!!!
... Something has hit the roof.
EVERYONE IS FROZEN... LOOKING AT THE CEILING.
Seconds later a high pitched SHRIEEEEEEK of CLAWS sliding
down the aluminum roof. The family follows the sound exactly
with their eyes. Then silence.
LEE crouches down and walks to a small window where the sound
stopped above. MARCUS wildly shakes his head "no", evidence
of his traumatic anxiety resurfacing. REGAN slowly stands,
looking on with wide eyes.
LEE arrives at the window, crouched. From his low vantage
point we can see the lip of the gutter... and the eerily
swaying Christmas lights.
LEE begins to stand up slowly, his face now virtually pressed
against the glass.
Suddenly, A WHIR OF SCREECHING AND GROWLING!!! A LARGE SHAPE
FALLS PAST THE WINDOW!!!!
... As two raccoons hit the ground, fighting... then scamper
off into the dark.
LEE somehow exhales slowly and calmly... a trick that, no
doubt, took much practice... and walks away from the window.
23A EXT. CORNFIELD 23A
The two raccoons round the corner onto a moonlit path heading
toward camera.. Just as they come into CLOSE UP...
18.
A GIANT BLACK CLAW CRUSHES DOWN ONTO THE FIRST RACCOONS
HEAD... and then rips it out of frame. We hold on the second
raccoon running off with a soft but piercing scream.
24 EXT. FARM - NIGHT 24
It is night. From high above, we look down to the sand path
between the RED BARN and the WHITE FARMHOUSE. In the
foreground we see the shadow of a telephone pole. Sitting on
the wire in silhouette... are BIRDS.
25 EXT. SAND PATH - NIGHT 25
FROM THE GROUND, we see the FARMHOUSE in the distance... but
something is different. The color seems wrong... the angle is
odd. The foreground is over exposed and tiny dots fly in and
out of the frame.
Suddenly... A GIANT FOOT STEPS INTO FRAME!!!!
... AND THEN ANOTHER... as we watch two bare feet... then the
hem of a dress... and then the silhouette of... EVELYN walk
silently toward the house.
26 INT. FARMHOUSE - BASEMENT - NIGHT 26
WE SLOWLY PULL BACK from THAT SAME SHOT of the FARMHOUSE and
reveal... a plastic frame... A red light... buttons. We
realize this image is being viewed... on a small monitor.
CCTV FOOTAGE... from A SECURITY CAMERA.
WE CONTINUE TO PULL BACK SLOWLY as ... Another monitor comes
into frame... with another stacked on top of it... then one
next to it... and another... until we reveal, like something
out of a Dr. Seuss book, a wall of 20 TV's, all shapes and
brands sit on top of a large workbench covered with open
notebooks and sliced up newspapers. On each screen we see
elements of trees... sand paths... the barn... the silo.
This is a DIY version of a security console that overlooks
the entire farm... and it has taken a long time to put
together.
WE BEGIN TO TRACK past the empty security console and onto a
cinder block wall... covered in notes and newspaper
clippings. Then...
... WE BARELY HEAR A TINY, ALMOST FAMILIAR, SOUND.
... THEN A HANDFUL OF SMALL BEEPING SOUNDS.
19.
Suddenly a portion of one visible newspaper clipping shows a
close up and much more detailed image of... the enormous
crater. The headline reads:
`NUMBER OF CONFIRMED GLOBAL LANDING SITES GROWS TO 128'
A post-it note sticks to the clipping that reads:
LANDED 10-18-2018
WE PASS BY more clippings, catching glimpses of dramatic
headlines and surreal images:
`PRESIDENT CALLS FOR EMERGENCY EVAC IN ALL MAJOR CITIES'
`CHURCHES, MOSQUES, TEMPLES FLOODED WITH PEOPLE'
WE PASS BY a grainy newspaper photo of a military stand
off... With ONE creature. The headline reads:
`MILITARY EXPERTS AGREE: "INDESTRUCTIBLE"
...AGAIN WE HEAR THAT FAMILIAR SOUND as it gets louder.
WE CONTINUE TO TRAVEL as... A MAP enters frame. Like one you
would get at a gas station, it is covered in illustrated
forests and rivers... it is a map of THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
The portion above Manhattan... is covered in hand drawn red
circles and pins, each accompanied with a date and names...
of the dead.
WE MOVE FURTHER ALONG to reveal... low quality stills of
security footage barely showing... THE CREATURE. Each still
is drawn on and analyzed. Then... a large white board
covered in writing comes into frame, leaning against the
wall. Amidst the scratches of written and rewritten thoughts,
we can make out two lists labeled, `QUESTIONS' and
`CONFIRMED'
In the `QUESTIONS' column are listed; "NO DEMANDS?", "NO SIGN
OF ORGANIZATION", "BLIND?" "HOW MANY?"... "SOUND... WHY NOT
ATTACK ALL SOUND?"
In the `CONFIRMED' column are phrases like; "4-6 CONFIRMED IN
PACK"..., "DO NOT ATTACK SMALL SOUNDS". Then we see the phrase
"DO NOT EAT KILL".
WE MOVE TO the very bottom of the white board where we see
the word... "WEAPON???"...
Listed below words are crossed out... "EXPLOSIVES"...
"FIRE"... "CHEMICAL"...
20.
AGAIN WE HEAR THAT FAMILIAR SOUND... NOW LOUDER.
... THEN AGAIN THE HANDFUL OF SMALL BEEPING SOUNDS.
WE MOVE OFF OF THE white board and scan past ANATOMICAL
DRAWINGS of A SHARK SENSING PREY USING MAGNETIC FIELDS,
DOLPHINS NAVIGATING THROUGH MINE FIELDS, THE ELECTROMAGNETIC
SPECTRUM and finally images of... THE INNER EAR...
WE NOW MOVE THROUGH meticulously organized shelves covered in
tools... and wires... and various pieces of salvaged
electronic equipment and finally onto...
LEE'S BACK. He is hunched over the workbench working
intensely on something... he is wearing large black
headphones. We see him reach out of frame as we:
WE PUSH PAST an old microphone that is connected to... AN OLD
TRANSATLANTIC HAM RADIO. In the glowing light from the box we
see all kinds of knobs and needles. Below a switch labeled
with two stickers that say "RADIO" and "SPEAKER", LEE'S hand
comes into frame and turns a large knob revealing... THE
SOURCE OF OUR FAMILIAR SOUND...
LEE IS SEARCHING FOR A SIGNAL. ANY SIGN. ANY SIGN... OF LIFE.
Suddenly... he presses down on a button on the microphone...
... THE HANDFUL OF SMALL BEEPING SOUNDS... IS MORSE CODE.
... THERE IS NO RESPONSE.
WE follow LEE's hand off of the button and onto... a small
soldering iron. As he picks it up:
WE GO TO LEE at his workspace. With magnifying glasses in
front of his eyes, he works with surgery like precision... on
a small contraption. A small string of smoke rises from his
work.
27 INT. FARMHOUSE - BASEMENT - STEPS - NIGHT 27
WE ARE OVER the warmly, lit from above, stairwell with LEE at
his work station in the background as...
Delicate bare feet touch down softly, and deliberately on the
steps... Like a child knowing where to step so they don't
wake their parents.
WE BOOM UP to reveal... EVELYN as she stares at her husband,
who hasn't heard her, worried?... Admiring?... Lost?
21.
A flicker of a memory echoes through her face as she smiles
and then walks to him... EVELYN IS WEARING EAR BUDS.
ON LEE as a hand touches down gently on his shoulder... he
doesn't flinch at all. There is immediate recognition
there... Safety. The hands then reach down... and remove
Lee's headphones. The sound of the searching radio in the
headphones is nearly inaudible.
LEE sits back and holds up... A HEARING AID. It looks like a
somewhat common hearing aid... but with handcrafted
modifications...upgrades. There is a wire extension that
extends from the top... almost like an adapter or plug.
The hands gently grab LEE's face and turn it. LEE looks up
at EVELYN who he now sees... is wearing lipstick, has pulled
her hair back... and has changed into a beautiful dress.
This... is DATE NIGHT. LEE smiles as EVELYN takes a step
back and with the gentlest of movements, she sweetly beckons
him to her.
LEE looks back at his work for just a moment, his face once
again... focused. Then he lays the hearing aid down on the
table... and stands up.
WE HOLD ON THE HEARING AID and then SLOWLY PULL BACK to
reveal... a pile of more hearing aids, each with a variety of
different modifications, scattered all around his work bench.
This is something he has been working on for a long while.
WE TILT UP from the workbench to see... LEE arrive at his
wife's side as she puts her hand up on his neck and smiles up
at him warmly, as if there is no where else to be... nothing
to make her happier.
FACE TO FACE NOW, LEE finally allows a smile, looking down at
his time tested partner.
EVELYN's eyes close as she places her forehead to his and the
two begin to gently sway... in total silence.
Suddenly... EVELYN takes LEE's hands from around her back...
and places them on her protruding belly. After a moment she
looks up lovingly at her husband to see...
LEE'S SMILE HAS DISAPPEARED. STARING DOWN AT THE BELLY, HIS
FACE LOOKS... LOST.
Knowing this man inside and out, EVELYN keeps her gaze firmly
into her husband's eyes and slowly moves her hands up LEE'S
arms and gently onto his face. Holding more than his visage
in her hands... LEE finally looks up at her.
22.
EVELYN smiles with recognition of the man she married as her
right hand travels to her right ear. She removes the earbud
from her ear... and seamlessly places it in his, as:
MUSIC RUSHES IN!
The only record on the record player, this is the song they
were married to. This is...
NEIL YOUNG'S HARVEST MOON
Perhaps it's due to the lack of sound thus far in the
movie... or maybe the marrying image of the two dancing, but
the sounds of the song are crystal clear. We can perfectly
hear every chord, every tremor of vocal chord as we:
PULL BACK on this perfect moment... through the basement...
to the small rectangular basement window to reveal... water
hitting the glass.
28 EXT. FARMHOUSE - NIGHT 28
We see a strong rain pouring down around the house.
29 EXT. FARM - MORNING 29
A beautiful crisp morning.
30 EXT. FARMHOUSE - SAND PATH - DAY 30
FROM THE PORCH of the farmhouse, as water drips down from
overhead, WE SLOWLY travel along the sand path toward the
barn when suddenly we arrive at... a small stream of water
cutting right through a, now washed away, segment of the sand
path.
Suddenly LEE's bare feet enter frame... and then a large
hiking backpack enters frame next to him.
ON LEE as we see a momentary glimpse into the painstaking,
and never ending, workload that goes into maintaining this
farm.
CLOSE on hands as LEE's bare fingers gouge into the
unforgiving earth at the edge of the sand path to divert the
water. Stones come into frame to form a temporary wall.
Then... LEE hoists, the very obviously heavy, hiking bag onto
his knee. He then slowly and silently undoes a handmade flap
at the bottom of the backpack. From the opening of the bag
pours... SAND.
23.
Quickly and silently, sand piles up on the ground as we
witness for the first time, LEE's ingenious system that has
kept his family safe all this time.
31 INT. BARN - SAFE ROOM - DAY 31
CLOSE UP OF A GAUGE... Very faint bursts of air can be heard.
WE SLOWLY PULL BACK to reveal EVELYN sitting on a hay bale...
with a blood pressure sleeve on her arm and a stethoscope in
her ears. Behind her is a shelf full of bandages and IV bags.
She stops pumping the bulb, stares down at the gauge... and
then gently lets the air out and removes the sleeve.
EVELYN marks her daily blood pressure on a calendar next to
her. On this calendar we see... her estimated due date is 4
weeks away.
After a moment, she leans over and places the bottom part of
the stethoscope... onto her belly.
A faint sound of adjusting and then...
LUB DUB... LUB DUB... THE BABY'S HEARTBEAT ENGULFS US!!!
32 EXT. FARMHOUSE - DAY 32
WE CREEP SLOWLY ALONG the sand path heading toward the front
door of the FARMHOUSE. Suddenly... REGAN steps into frame,
walking deliberately... as if tiptoeing.
33 INT. FARMHOUSE - DAY 33
REGAN reaches the front door of the FARMHOUSE... and stops at
the threshold. As she looks down at the worn wood floor,
scanning, we can notice... deliberately painted markings on
the floor.
Just then, REGAN takes a dramatically long step inside,
placing her foot down... directly on the first colored
marking... silence. Looking almost relieved, REGAN once
again scans the floor and then focuses on another marking.
She takes another long step, this time far to her right...
and touches down on the next marking... silence. It almost
looks like she's playing `TWISTER'. Getting more confident,
she scans the room, finds another spot and steps quickly.
24.
34 INT. FARMHOUSE - BASEMENT STAIRS - DAY 34
WE LOOK DIRECTLY up the basement stairs toward the warm
hallway at the top.
Suddenly... REGAN takes a long step into frame. Her
silhouette looks down the dark stairwell.
After a moment, she slowly puts her foot down on the first
step... when suddenly...
A DARK FIGURE APPEARS BEHIND HER AND GRABS HER!!!!!
35 EXT. FARMHOUSE - DAY 35
CLOSE ON REGAN... as she is placed down onto the sand path.
A HAND COVERS HER MOUTH!
AS REGAN spins around we see... LEE kneeling in front of her.
LEE (SIGNING)
You CANNOT go down there!
REGAN (SIGNING)
WHY NOT???
LEE (SIGNING)
You know why.
REGAN (SIGNING)
I won't make a sound!!! I'm not a
child!!!
LEE pauses... that line stings.
LEE (SIGNING)
Just... don't.
The two stare into each other's eyes communicating more than
any sign language could.
Suddenly... LEE reaches up to her face?... His still dirty
hands push the hair back over her right ear? It seems so
uncharacteristically warm and gentle when suddenly...
LEE reaches into his pocket with his right hand and pulls
out... THE HEARING AID from the night before.
LEE (SIGNING) (CONT'D)
This time, I was able to use small
amplifiers from the stereo speaker
to--
25.
REGAN (SIGNING)
It won't work.
LEE (SIGNING)
No, our problem has always been
power, but this should increase the
frequency to--
REGAN (SIGNING)
It never works!!
LEE (SIGNING)
... But we'll keep trying til it
does.
REGAN looks up at him blankly... as LEE reaches to bring the
new hearing aid up to her ear when suddenly...
REGAN pushes his hand away.
LEE reaches up to her ear to try again... REGAN pushes his
hand away again, giving him a cold stare. With so much
history behind it... It's a bizarrely heartbreaking
altercation.
He tries again... she pushes again... even harder.
LEE looks at his daughter as she looks at him... her venomous
face, betrayed by the large tears that roll down her cheek.
After a long moment... REGAN snatches the hearing aid from
her father's hand and walks away.
36 INT. BARN - HAY LOFT - DAY 36
ON MARCUS' back as he scribbles in a notebook. WE GO CLOSE to
see... MARCUS is writing in a math notebook. His pencil
suddenly pauses, moves up the page through a long math
problem... and stops again. Suddenly... a finger comes into
frame.... and points at a different part of the problem.
WE PULL OUT to reveal... EVELYN and MARCUS sitting in a small
curated area with a desk, book shelves and a white board
covered in various phrases, shapes and equations. We suddenly
realize EVELYN... is HOME SCHOOLING him!
MARCUS suddenly nods and once again begins writing as EVELYN
looks out the small door of the hay loft and down to the sand
path below... As LEE arrives. Suddenly...
MARCUS (SIGNING)
...please don't make me go...
26.
EVELYN looks over to see MARCUS's face... awash with panic.
EVELYN (SIGNING)
You will be fine. Your father will
always protect you.
MARCUS GRABS HER ARM TIGHT!... IT STARTLES HER. With tears
in his eyes, he mouths to her... "PLEASE!"
EVELYN (SIGNING) (CONT'D)
Listen to me... It is important
that you learn these things. He
just wants you to be able to take
care of yourself...
MARCUS looks at her.
EVELYN (SIGNING) (CONT'D)
Take care of ME!
EVELYN lightens the conversation by pretending to age in
front of our eyes.
EVELYN (SIGNING) (CONT'D)
... when I'm old... and grey...
EVELYN leans on him. MARCUS can't help but smile.
EVELYN (CONT'D)
...and I have no teeth...
EVELYN pretending to have no teeth... is too much for MARCUS
to hold back his silent laugh.
37 EXT. BARN - DAY 37
OVER LEE'S large shoulder we barely see MARCUS... moving ever
so slightly in one direction and then another.
ON LEE, with a large hiking pack on his back. He adjusts the
straps of a backpack on MARCUS.
LEE (SIGNING)
Too tight?
MARCUS shakes his head no.
LEE (SIGNING) (CONT'D)
Good.
MARCUS (SIGNING)
No... I don't want to go.
27.
LEE looks up at EVELYN. Then back to MARCUS.
LEE (SIGNING)
There's nothing to be scared of.
MARCUS (SIGNING)
...of course there is.
Suddenly behind LEE we see... REGAN appear.
REGAN (SIGNING)
I'll go.
LEE looks over at his daughter and pauses.
LEE (SIGNING)
No, no. I need you to stay here
and help your mother.
LEE stands up. To EVELYN:
LEE (SIGNING) (CONT'D)
We'll be back before dinner.
REGAN (SIGNING)
I want to go.
LEE (SIGNING)
Just stay here. You'll be safe.
LEE turns to EVELYN... who looks at him with slight
disappointment.
LEE (SIGNING) (CONT'D)
... Next time.
LEE pauses... and then kisses EVELYN. LEE and MARCUS walk
down a sand path toward the woods.
EVELYN turns to REGAN... who is already walking away.
38 INT. BARN - REGAN'S ROOM - DAY 38
REGAN enters... And throws the hearing aid her father made
her onto the dirt floor. This is the first time we have seen
her bedroom. It is sparse. A hay bale covered in bed
sheets... a small crate with a neat pile of books inside and
several candles on top... a small wooden mirror leant against
the wall.
REGAN drops to her knees. On the ground we now see all kinds
of electronic equipment and tools.
28.
Architectural drawings are pinned to the wall. It is like a
mini version of her father's work bench.
REGAN grabs her pillow, rips the pillow case off... and
begins furiously packing.
She grabs clothes, a water bottle, a notepad and then... THE
TOY SHUTTLE. She gets up to leave and then looks back... at
the hearing aid on the ground.
CLOSE ON REGAN's PROFILE as her hand comes into frame and
moves to the hearing aid she currently wears. Suddenly... a
long wire is slowly pulled from deep in her ear canal.
REGAN's eyes wince with almost a snap of pressure as the wire
comes loose.
REGAN then gently feeds the new hearing aid into her ear...
and pauses.
Suddenly... REGAN clicks on the new hearing aid.
........................................Nothing.
WE WATCH the thin veil of anger on REGAN's face cascade into
honest sorrow as REGAN's eyes squeeze shut brutal
disappointment.
WE PULL OUT to see REGAN sitting quietly on the floor. The
quake of her shoulders betray her... as we watch her cry.
After a moment... she reaches for a pillow case... and exits.
39 EXT. WOODS - VALLEY PATHWAY - DAY 39
FROM A DISTANCE LEE leads MARCUS down a thin sand path that
cuts down the steep valley side and through the lush and
learned evergreens of the mountain's canopy.
MARCUS walks rigid, like one would in the dark. His saucer
eyes furtively clock every detail of his surroundings. LEE
walks casually and confidently, periodically turning to wait
patiently for his son. This is a day of teaching.
ON MARCUS as LEE puts a hand quickly, but gently on his son's
chest, stopping him in his tracks. LEE focuses down the
path.
OFF MARCUS's quaking face peering around his father:
WE TOO MOVE around from behind LEE to see... a DEER...
sitting in the middle of the sand path. An adolescent buck,
it holds it's impressive, but still delicate antlers upright
and proud as it stares directly at LEE and MARCUS.
29.
An image obviously long thought impossible, the moment
carries a certain calm... almost spiritual.
After a long moment, the buck efforts its way to its feet.
Then turns and deftly steps... perfectly along the sand
path... And disappears.
40 EXT. FARMHOUSE - DAY 40
CLOSE ON the roof of the farmhouse. Water from the previous
night's storm still drips off the edge.
WE SLOWLY TRAVEL down the drainpipe running along the side of
the house when suddenly... the drain stops... and we see PVC
pipe has been attached instead. WE CONTINUE along the PVC
piping to the bottom where we see THE PVC PIPE bend... AND GO
STRAIGHT THROUGH A SHATTERED PANE OF THE BASEMENT WINDOW.
41 INT. FARMHOUSE - BASEMENT - DAY 41
FROM INSIDE THE SHATTERED PANE, we now follow the PVC pipe
into... an old washing machine... now filled with rain water.
Suddenly... a piece of clothing slowly comes into frame and
silently descends into the water.
WE WIDEN OUT TO SEE EVELYN places more clothes into a
WASHER... that is unplugged. We see that she is simply using
the corrugated tumbler inside as a wash board.
She removes a large plaid shirt just above the water line
(still inside the tumbler) and squeezes it dry. The action is
virtually inaudible.
CLOSE UP on a small pile of clothes being stacked onto other
clothes. Then a CINCH.
EVELYN stands up over the newly packed cloth laundry bag...
then bends backward, attempting to relieve a pain in her
back. When she's done, she picks up the full laundry bag
with one hand... and another full laundry bag with the other.
EVELYN struggles to the foot of the stairs with the two bags
and puts them down. She then takes a deep breath looks up
the stairwell and begins to ascend... again carefully placing
her feet on specific spots on each step. Holding one bag as
high as she can and dragging the second behind her... It's
uncomfortable watching a fully pregnant woman traverse in
this manner.
WE GO CLOSE ON several stairs as EVELYN'S feet step up... and
drag the bag up the first step... then the second.
30.
Her feet disappear. As she drags the bag up onto the
third... IT CATCHES ON A BENT NAIL IN THE STAIR!!
ON EVELYN, not seeing the cause, pulls again... AND BEGINS TO
FALL!!!!!!
She catches herself on the wall, her eyes lit up... breathing
heavily... she's ok!
She quietly picks up the bags again and pulls once more.
CLOSE UP ON: THE TIP OF A NAIL IN THE STEP LIFTING OFF THE
STEP, ALMOST STRAIGHT UP... AND THEN RELEASING THE BAG.
ON EVELYN, satisfied, as she drags the bags to the top of the
stairs and disappears.
WE RACK FOCUS to reveal, in the foreground...
THE NAIL STANDING STRAIGHT UP!!!
42 EXT. FARM - DRIVEWAY - LATE AFTERNOON 42
CLOSE ON BARE FEET... walking along a sand path.
WE BOOM UP TO REVEAL... REGAN walking with purpose. In her
hands she carries a pillowcase. Inside the pillowcase... an
irregular shape.
After a moment, she looks up to... the telephone pole.
Sitting on the power line are... MORE BIRDS. There is
something buoyant about them. Something... oblivious.
43 EXT. RIVER - LATE AFTERNOON 43
An immediate and jarring sound of water rushes in as we are:
TIGHT ON MOVING WATER over rocks.
[NOTE: THE SOUND WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRETY OF
THIS SCENE]
WE TILT UP to the tall grass of a riverbed. Suddenly... LEE
and MARCUS exit from the trees.
ON MARCUS as he takes in the picturesque landscape. He has
never been here before. Suddenly, his eyes slowly move down
to the ground.
CLOSE ON HIS BARE FEET... at the very edge of the sand path.
There is nowhere else to go.
31.
MARCUS watches as LEE takes off his backpack and places it at
the edge of the river. Then, he kneels down and looks
intently into the water. Suddenly... LEE's face softens. He
takes one more look back at his son... and then plunges his
hands into the river.
MARCUS looks on confused as his father seems to yank and pull
at something. Suddenly... LEE's hands burst out of the water
holding a handmade wooden contraption. MARCUS starts to back
away... Pulling that contraption out of the water DEFINITELY
MADE A SOUND!!! MARCUS' eyes shoot around into the trees, up
the river, looking... listening... when suddenly...
LEE PULLS OUT A LARGE TROUT FROM THE TRAP... THE FISH
THRASHES WILDLY AND THEN... IT BREAKS FREE FROM LEE'S HAND!
IT DROPS DOWN ONTO LEE'S BAG FLAPPING AND THRASHING...
AND MAKING NOISE!!!!
MARCUS goes white! WHAT HAS HIS FATHER DONE???? MARCUS
signs...
MARCUS (SIGNING)
They're going to hear you...
They're going to HEAR YOU!!
In one swift move, LEE pins the trout to the ground and grabs
his son, pulling him in close. LEE silently calms his son
down, coaxing him to take deep breaths. As MARCUS trembles...
LEE raises his hand... and signs...
LEE (SIGNING)
Not... if there is a constant sound
nearby that is louder.
MARCUS doesn't understand. LEE shows him. First, he reaches
down to the ground and places his hand off the path moving
the dirt slightly. He repeats...
LEE (SIGNING) (CONT'D)
Small sounds... safe.
LEE's hand moves back to the trout... Repeats
LEE (SIGNING) (CONT'D)
Big sounds... not. Unless...
LEE's hands move to the moving water of the river... Repeats
LEE (SIGNING) (CONT'D)
There is a constant sound nearby
that is louder... To mask it.
32.
Suddenly the trout flaps again. MARCUS looks down... then up
to his dad... His brain processing.
LEE (SIGNING) (CONT'D)
You know what?...
LEE checks his watch... then looks up river... then back to
his son.
LEE (SIGNING) (CONT'D)
...I want to show you something.
44 EXT. FARMHOUSE - LATE AFTERNOON 44
Disoriented, WE MOVE THROUGH a wall of dancing color. Then
suddenly we see... EVELYN, as she holds up a piece of
clothing and pins it to a clothes line. The scene is
oddly... beautiful.
As the clothes on the line dance, we can suddenly see, behind
EVELYN... AN OLD FALLEN TREE THROUGH THE BACKSIDE OF THE
HOUSE.
45 INT. FARMHOUSE - UPSTAIRS HALL - LATE AFTERNOON 45
WE TRACK SLOWLY along through the bannister of the upstairs
hallway when suddenly... EVELYN'S head appears. WE CONTINUE
with her as she slowly walks up the stairs... almost as if
compelled. As she ascends, looking right past camera, we get
a clear look into the bedrooms behind her. In one room, we
catch glimpses of a POP MUSIC POSTER, a PINK DESK... and an
empty bed frame. In the next, we see a Nerf basketball hoop,
a life sized Pokemon doll... and half built LEGOs strewn
across the floor. ...Neither room has doors.
EVELYN finally crests the top of the stairs and walks out of
frame.
46 INT. WATERFALL - LATE AFTERNOON 46
A bizarre and beautiful image and sound! Light dances and
bends through a cascading rampart we finally identify as... A
WATERFALL.
WE PAN OVER to see LEE and MARCUS enter from outside and
slide along the rock wall.
MARCUS looks up to his father, incredulous. LEE looks down
at him. After a moment, with a mischievous smile on his face,
LEE...
33.
HOOTS LOUDLY!!!
THIS IS THE FIRST VOCALIZED SOUND WE WILL HAVE HEARD IN THE
MOVIE!!!!
MARCUS' eyes shoot up to his father, immediately scared
again!
His father looks out at the waterfall... and HOOTS
AGAIN!!!... The way one would walking in a tunnel with their
child.
LEE turns to MARCUS and crouches down, gently holding his
trembling son's shoulders.
LEE
... You're alright.
THESE ARE THE FIRST WORDS WE HAVE HEARD IN THE MOVIE... AND
THE FIRST WORDS MARCUS HAS HEARD IN 4 YEARS!!!!
WE ARE ON MARCUS' face... staring... shaking... somewhere
between terror and wonderment.
LEE (CONT'D)
... I promise.
His father smiles and nods comfortingly...
Finally MARCUS... meekly HOOTS!
His father's head gently tilts, as if to say "you can do
better".
MARCUS looks back out the rushing water, then back to his
father... and HOOTS LOUDLY!!!
LEE (CONT'D)
Now... that's more like it.
The smile on MARCUS and LEE's face can only be described
as... once in a lifetime.
47 EXT. ROAD - LATE AFTERNOON 47
WE MOVE SLOWLY ALONG A ROAD, PANNING DOWN from gargantuan
trees... until we finally reveal... REGAN walking towards
camera.
Suddenly coming into frame all around her is... THE BRIDGE.
34.
WE FOLLOW REGAN as she walks across the bridge, now more
overgrown with weeds and roots. Then suddenly... REGAN comes
to a stop... and kneels down in sand as:
WE CONTINUE TO MOVE BACK SLOWLY. Suddenly coming into frame
is the top of....
A HAND MADE CROSS!!!
REGAN reaches into her pillow case and pulls out... THE TOY
SHUTTLE.
WE FOLLOW REGAN'S HANDS as she deftly removes one of the
colored plastic pieces underneath. It quietly slides off to
reveal... a battery panel and several multicolored wires. She
reaches into the front pocket of her dress and pulls out
pliers and quickly cuts the green wire.
REGAN reaches into the pocket of her dress again and pulls
out... batteries! She slides the batteries in confidently.
We follow REGAN's hands as they move to the base of the cross
and place... the TOY SHUTTLE in the sand. We now see that
the shuttle sits amongst a pile of other weathered toys...
and flowers.
REGAN PAUSES.................and then flips the tiny switch.
...RED AND BLUE LIGHTS CASCADE OVER HER FACE...
...But no sound.
48 INT. FARMHOUSE - BEDROOM - LATE AFTERNOON 48
WE ARE TIGHT on EVELYN's back as she walks through another
door-less threshold. As she continues into the room, we begin
to see the walls... covered in rocket ships.
OVER EVELYN as her eyes stop... on a cartoon mobile of the
planets. She taps it... exactly as she tapped the mobile in
the baby's room... This time watching it orbit around...
without a smile.
WIDE ON THE ROOM for the first time we see... THE ROOM IS
METICULOUS. The bed is made... the toys perfectly placed on
the shelves.
CLOSE ON THE BED... AS EVELYN SITS DOWN SLOWLY. Light floods
through the original paned window... casting the shadow of a
cross on the floor in front of her.
EVELYN looks over to the small night stand by the bed where a
lamp and a hand made mirror sit.
35.
Suddenly, she lifts up the mirror... and dusts the table with
the washcloth from the line.
EVELYN stares out the window oddly... at peace. As LEE has
his ritual atop the silo to contemplate on the irreversible
loss of his son... EVELYN has this. EVELYN... keeps her
son's spirit alive.
49 INT. WATERFALL - LATE AFTERNOON 49
CLOSE ON a water bladder poking into the rushing wall of
water. Filling immediately, we:
PULL BACK and FOLLOW LEE... as he sits down on a rock next to
his son and hands him the bladder. MARCUS drinks as LEE
looks on... a brightness washing over him. This is a moment
of... calm. A moment... of family. A moment... of real
life.
WE FOLLOW the bladder as MARCUS hands it up to his father,
who happily takes a large swig. Suddenly we HEAR:
MARCUS (O.S.)
Why didn't you let her come with
us?
LEE looks down at his son.
LEE (O.S.)
Because... I need to keep her safe.
MARCUS (O.S.)
... Is it because you blame her for
what happened?
LEE freezes instantly... his heart stops.
Finally he looks down at his son... in shock? In awe?
MARCUS (CONT'D)
Because she blames herself...
LEE's eyes blink and flutter as he tries to gain control of
his thoughts...
LEE
No, I don't bl--... It was no one's
fault.
MARCUS
... You still love her, right?
36.
LEE
Of-- Of course I do.
Pause.
MARCUS
... You should tell her.
50 INT. FARMHOUSE - BEDROOM - LATE AFTERNOON 50
CLOSE ON EVELYN IN THE HAND MADE MIRROR, as she stares at the
frame... made up of colorful zoo animals staring back at her.
At the top of the mirror, the name... "BEAU"
FROM THE DOORWAY, WE ARE WIDE ON THE ROOM as EVELYN stands up
and slowly makes her way to the door carrying the small
mirror.
Just as she reaches the doorway... she stops. Her body
tightens. Her face... changes. Her hand shakes as it
reaches out to the side of the doorway. WE HOLD ON HER a
moment and then go:
CLOSE ON her feet rocking slightly in the doorway.
Suddenly......
FLUID HITS THE FLOORBOARDS!!!!
51 EXT. WOODS - LATE AFTERNOON 51
LEE and MARCUS appear through an oddly beautiful exit from
the woods and begin walking along a path.
PROFILE on LEE as we see the tall thin trees of a swamp
behind him.
PROFILE ON MARCUS from the opposite side as swamp trees are
also behind him. Suddenly... A DILAPIDATED house comes into
frame. MARCUS turns to look.
MARCUS' POV of the eery house...that stands as a reminder
that people once lived here happily.
CLOSE ON MARCUS looking up on the house. His face... now
fearful. Suddenly, behind MARCUS, just out of focus in the
short distance...
A DARK SHADOW!!!
No sooner has the FIGURE exited frame, MARCUS... CRASHES INTO
HIS FATHER... WHO IS STANDING COMPLETELY STILL.
37.
MARCUS looks up at his father... who stares off sharply into
the short distance...
OVER MARCUS as he slowly leans around his father to see what
he's looking at, when suddenly we see...
A TERRIFYING MAN AT THE EDGE OF THE SWAMP!!!
A human form unlike anything most of us ever will... or
should get to see, the man's emaciated body quakes and then
shudders as if a synapses misfire. His face is sunken...
almost ghoulish and the look in his pitch black eyes
communicates something far beyond fearful. Much worse, this
is the rare look of a brain that has accepted a living
nightmare... as an everyday reality.
ON MARCUS as he slowly raises his hand... into a wave.
ON THE MAN... who doesn't move.
ON LEE as his eyes travel slowly down the man's frame.
ON LEE'S PERSPECTIVE as we see the man's dirt covered face,
then a ratty and ripped flannel shirt, and then... blood
covered hands... blood covered jeans... and finally at his
feet, in the high grass...
LONG HAIR AND A HAND OF.... A DEAD WOMAN
ON LEE as his eyes slowly come back up to meet the man's.
LEE now also raises his hand... and places a tense finger on
his lips.
ON THE MAN... as two large tears run down his face. In his
eyes... the knowing fear of the end of his life as... he
takes a deep breath in.
LEE immediately grabs MARCUS.
TIGHT ON LEE sprinting down the path carrying his son. OVER
HIS SHOULDER, the man in the background:
LETS OUT A PRIMAL SCREAM!!!!!!
... A bottomless sound of pain and surrender, the sound
blasts onto us like a wave.
LEE suddenly dives behind a hallowed out tree trunk and
throws MARCUS' back up against it.
ON MARCUS as his father clasps his hand over his mouth.
MARCUS' eyes widen as overwhelming panic takes over.
38.
ON LEE as he looks down at his son... with the most beautiful
sense of calm. The way one holds the hand of someone in their
last seconds on earth, LEE's smile is pure comfort... pure
love.
Suddenly we hear... THE FAMILIAR TERRIFYING SCREEEEEEEECH!
ON MARCUS... who begins violently shaking his head... his
soul seemingly coming out through his skin. Then suddenly we
hear... THE SNAPPING OF TREES!
ON LEE as his look now shoots to the tree line behind the man
when suddenly...
WE HEAR the man's primal scream of pain turn into... an
animal sound of death.
BACK ON MARCUS as he covers his ears. Through the muffle of
MARCUS' covered ears we can still hear... The most horrific
sounds of ultimate pain... crunching... and then...
POP!!!!
A deafening
...SILENCE...
MARCUS' eyes almost seem to dim right before us...
As he goes limp.
52 INT. FARMHOUSE - UPSTAIRS HALL - LATE AFTERNOON 52
FROM THE FLOOR we follow drops of fluid down the hall,
leading to... EVELYN gripping onto the railing with both
hands as she slowly traverses the stairs going down, focusing
intently on each step.
ON EVELYN's face as she takes slow, deep breaths. Her eyes
surging with panic... and pain.
IT'S 4 WEEKS TOO SOON!
Suddenly... EVELYN's eyes go wide.
CONTRACTION!!!
CLOSE ON EVELYN'S BELLY as she slowly sinks down into the
steps and INTO A CLOSE UP.
In EVELYN's face we will witness, many of us for the first
time, the complex and overwhelming sensory overload that is a
contraction... all swallowed back with every fiber of her
being in order to remain.... Silent.
39.
Just at the moment it looks as though EVELYN may explode...
the contraction subsides.
WE ARE ON EVELYN's BACK as she struggles up onto her feet and
down the remaining stairs. As she rounds the banister and out
of frame... WE HOLD ON THE FRONT HALL.
Out the front door and onto the sand path warmly lit white
from the Christmas lights above.
53 INT. FARMHOUSE - BASEMENT - LATE AFTERNOON 53
WE ARE LOW looking up the basement stairs as suddenly...
EVELYN appears in the narrow doorway and grabs hold of the
wall, still carrying the children's mirror. She takes a
moment and then begins to descend the exposed stairs with the
same deliberate effort.
COMING TOWARDS CAMERA, EVELYN gets bigger and bigger in the
frame until her head disappears, then her belly.
Just as her foot comes down into close up we:
RACK FOCUS to... THE NAIL STANDING STRAIGHT UP!!!!
EVELYN's foot steps STRAIGHT DOWN ON IT!!!!!
WE WATCH THE NAIL PIERCE INTO THE BOTTOM OF HER FOOT... and
then ERUPT THROUGH THE OTHER SIDE!!!!!!!!
THE SOUND CUTS OUT as we go:
CLOSE ON EVELYN as the shock and searing pain collides in her
brain behind her eyes. Then...
CLOSE ON THE MIRROR as it SILENTLY CRASHES DOWN THE STAIRS...
then rattles around in a circle before coming to a
standstill.
SOUND COMES RUSHING BACK IN
ON EVELYN as full blown fear washes over her. That sound was
most definitely HEARD. She looks down...
CLOSE ON EVELYN's FOOT... as she SLIDES THE FOOT SLOWLY UP
THE NAIL... and POPS IT FREE. Blood immediately begins to
drip from the wound.
EVELYN rushes down the remaining stairs, wincing with every
other step.
40.
WE FOLLOW ON EVELYN's BACK as she hurriedly shuffles through
this basement that once felt familiar in the romantic glow of
their slow dance... but now feels stark... and desperately
lonely.
Finally, EVELYN arrives... at LEE's security console. She
desperately pushes past stacks of notebooks and files, boxes
of various electrical equipment like cellphones, cassette
players and EGG TIMERS that have been pillaged for parts.
EVELYN finally moves... THE BOX OF HEARING AIDS... to reveal
that there on the wall... is a large, hand made switch.
EVELYN grabs the knob at the top and thrusts it down.
54 EXT. FARM - LATE AFTERNOON 54
Suddenly, flickering to life against the dusk colored sky...
LINES OF RED CHRISTMAS LIGHTS!!!
Like the white lights before, the power grid like system
illuminates the farm in bright... RED!!!
55 EXT. ROAD - LATE AFTERNOON 55
REGAN lies in the sand next to the cross. Behind her we
see... RED LIGHTS THROUGH THE TREES!
... REGAN doesn't see them.
56 INT. FARMHOUSE - BASEMENT - LATE AFTERNOON 56
ON EVELYN, leaning on LEE's console. Her eyes closed, she
takes slow, deep breathes, as if to convince herself that it
will all be OK now... The signal has been sent.
For a brief moment... a smile... as she then opens her eyes
and moves back to the stairs.
As she clutches the support beam and goes to take her first
step up...
A LARGE SHADOW FLASHES PAST THE DOORWAY!!!!!
EVELYN spins back away from the stairs in terror.
57 EXT. WOODS - VALLEY PATHWAY - DUSK 57
As sky begins to settle into dusk above the towering trees...
LEE enters carrying a limp MARCUS.
41.
He trudges up the sand path, looking down at MARCUS.
MARCUS' eyes are open... but he is not present.
ON LEE'S BACK NOW, as he and his son crest the hill.
WE BOOM UP to see the dark horizon line of sky... give way to
the top of the silo... and then the fire red ground
illuminated by Christmas lights.
ON LEE as we see his face register exactly what this means.
He breaks into a full sprint.
58 INT. FARMHOUSE - BASEMENT - DUSK 58
CLOSE ON one of the basement windows as red light pours
through.
WE PULL BACK SLOWLY as:
EVELYN's HANDS enter frame. She desperately pushes on the
window... nothing.
EVELYN roams around the basement like a caged animal
searching for any way out...
She moves back to LEE's security console, scanning the
desk... think... THINK!
Suddenly her eyes fall upon... the box of small electronics
she just moved to get to the switch.
Suddenly we hear:
A SCRATCHING OF CLAWS ON A WALL AND A CRASH OF GLASS FROM
ABOVE HER!!!!
EVELYN freezes with fear. Then....
THE HORRIFIC SCREEEEEEEEECH CAN BE HEARD!
EVELYN closes her eyes as the same sound that preempted her
son's death washes over her.
Then... her eyes shoot open in pain...
CONTRACTION!!!
Larger than the second one, this one brings EVELYN to her
knees, her head dips to the ground as she grimaces in intense
pain.
42.
CLOSE ON EVELYN as her head suddenly shoots back up... The
red light pouring in from the basement windows cuts a line
across her face revealing her exploding eyes trying to
swallow the pain. Tears begin to fall... she is unable to
breath.
Then suddenly... air slowly escapes as she exhales... the
contraction has passed. After a moment of realization?...
Disbelief? She stands up and out of frame.
WE HOLD and then slowly pan down to... a small pool of blood
on the floor.
59 INT. FARMHOUSE - DUSK 59
NOW LOOKING DOWN THE STAIRS from the doorway in the first
floor hallway... we see...
EVELYN rush through frame past the stairs.
... WE CAN BARELY MAKE OUT A NONDESCRIPT SOUND.
60 INT. FARMHOUSE - BASEMENT - DUSK 60
ON EVELYN as she quickly slides in behind a large boiler. We
can see the basement stairs in the background.
EVELYN squeezes her eyes shut... and begins murmuring to
herself... THE NONDESCRIPT SOUND IS SLIGHTLY LOUDER... A
TICKING...
And then....
EVELYN's eyes shoot open... What now? Suddenly....
CONTRACTION!!!!
We are on EVELYN'S face as she endures this immeasurable pain
in this unthinkable moment...
Then we hear...
TICK.... SCRAAAAAPE... TICK.... SCRAAAAAPE
Whatever IT is... it's coming DOWN THE STAIRS.
TICK.... SCRAAAAAPE... TICK.... SCRAAAAAPE
EVELYN crushes herself even tighter against the wall behind
the boiler... closing her eyes and exhaling in pure, painful,
silence as the contraction subsides...
43.
Suddenly we hear...
SILENCE...
EVELYN turns and peers through the water tanks.
IN EVELYN'S POV as she scans the room through the sliver of a
view then suddenly...
We can barely make out more than a SLIVER of a creature's
shoulder or back from in between the tanks. WE CAN SEE THAT
IT IS COVERED IN SMALL ARMOR LIKE PLATES! Suddenly...
The small plates on the creature's shoulder... BEGIN TO LIFT
UP??!! Like the pieces on a colander, or... an old satellite
dish... the small plates open up with the crackle and pull of
anatomical goo underneath. Then all of the sudden... the
plates BEGIN TO ROTATE! Like directional microphones, the
plates... begin searching the room... FOR SOUND!
From behind the tanks, EVELYN watches as the creature's
plates turn toward the wall of monitors. Suddenly, each of
the screens... begins to flicker!!! Then... the picture goes
completely dark!
EVELYN then suddenly rolls her back against the tanks to look
from one side of the room... to the other.
Suddenly... We now can identify the NONDESCRIPT SOUND FROM
EARLIER as... TICKING.....
Then, sitting on a shelf on the wall opposite the console, we
see...
AN EGG TIMER!!!
WE CONTINUE TO PUSH IN, THE TICKING SOUND NOW MUCH LOUDER,
when finally, just as we land CLOSE UP on the egg timer...
RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING!!!!!!!!!!!
THE CREATURE SCREEEEEEEEEEEECHES!!!!
AND ATTACKS THE SOUND!!!!!!!
EVELYN opens her eyes...
That's it! Her plan worked! EVELYN thrusts herself away
from the tanks!!
WE TRACK WITH HER as she moves as quickly as she can to the
exposed stairs and begins to climb.
44.
61 INT. FRONT HALL - DUSK 61
FROM THE KITCHEN WE LOOK THROUGH THE HALLWAY ONTO THE FRONT
DOOR. Suddenly... EVELYN bursts out of the doorway from the
basement.
WE FOLLOW ON HER BACK as she maneuvers her feet desperately
from PAINTED SPOT to PAINTED SPOT down the hall to the front
door and to freedom!
She grabs the stair post for support as she crosses through
the front hall, only steps from the door when, OVER HER
SHOULDER we barely see:
A DARK SHADOW WALKING UP THE SAND PATH!!!
EVELYN immediately spins around into CLOSE UP as we now LEAD
HER as she rushes up the main stairs.
At the top of the stairs, WE TILT DOWN as she reaches to the
floor and picks up the thick blankets covering the landing.
Behind her... THE FRONT HALL LIGHTS BEGIN TO BRIGHTEN!
62 EXT. BARN - DUSK 62
WE HOLD ON the side of the barn... as LEE enters with MARCUS
and places him on the ground.
WE FOLLOW LEE as he slowly cranes his neck to look around the
barn. There, beautifully lit in RED is the sand path leading
to the farmhouse. LEE's eyes travel down the path and up the
stairs and...
ONTO A LARGE DARK SHADOW... NOW IN THE FRONT HALL!!!
LEE snaps his back against the wall, his eyes darting with
fear as he thinks... thinks. Finally he turns to his son who
stands looking at him blankly.
LEE immediately digs into his back pack and pulls out... A
FLASH LIGHT!
LEE places the flashlight in MARCUS's hands. MARCUS looks up
to him with familiar panic in his eyes.
LEE then slides closer to his son... and gently places his
hands on MARCUS' shoulders.
Suddenly, LEE places his left hand straight up against his
chest, crosses the fingers of his right hand, brings the two
together and... shoots his right hand into the sky.
45.
This... is the same exact sign his four year old son made in
the general store at the beginning of the movie. This...
means ROCKET.
MARCUS shakes his head no.
LEE gently places his hands on MARCUS' face and looks
directly in his eyes. No doubt informed by the heart opening
day they've had... It is a beautiful moment of strength as
LEE communicates so much to his son. First and foremost,
there is understanding... and even an apology for the
situation they are in. But then the look turns to imploring.
LEE (SIGNING)
Your mother needs help. I need you
to do this... for her.
MARCUS looks to his dad... his eyes change.
LEE (SIGNING) (CONT'D)
... please...
And with that... MARCUS is gone.
ON LEE as he watches his son run down the side of the barn...
and disappear around the corner. He takes a deep breath...
God protect his son. God protect all of them.
LEE turns and runs around the barn.
63 INT. FARMHOUSE - UPSTAIRS BATHROOM - DUSK 63
FROM ABOVE we see EVELYN enter the room carrying the thick
blankets from the stairs and turns on the bathroom light...
spots of blood smear on the floor.
ON EVELYN as she slowly gets into the bathtub. Tears fall
down her face as she reaches over the wall of the tub... and
starts stacking the blankets from her knees to her chest.
As she folds the last blanket over herself...
CONTRACTION!!!
This time her eyes go wide with the electric shock like pain.
This... is the big one. THIS... IS HAPPENING!
Suddenly we hear...TICK.... SCRAAAAAPE... TICK.... SCRAAAAAPE
Whatever IT is... it's trying to climb the stairs.
TIGHT ON EVELYN's hand as it jerks and grips til it turns
white from force.
46.
FROM ABOVE, we see EVELYN in extreme pain... but somehow
keeping it all in.
Suddenly... a small stream of blood begins to trickle by her
exposed feet.
64 INT. BARN - LEE'S BEDROOM/STALL - DUSK 64
LEE rushes into his room and reaches under his mattress and
pulls out...
A SHOT GUN!... Not the first choice, when trying not to make
noise... but he has no other choice.
65 EXT. FARM - CORNFIELD - DUSK 65
MARCUS walks down a thin sand path, suddenly stops... and
looks up to a HUGE OVERARCHING FIGURE ABOVE HIM!
It is a watering device found in cornfields that tower high
above the corn and roll slowly through the fields on giant
wheels.
66 INT. FARMHOUSE - UPSTAIRS BATHROOM - DUSK 66
ON THE BATHTUB. All that can be seen are EVELYN's eyes as
she peers over the bathtub wall. Through the door... and to
the steps. Suddenly we hear again...
TICK.... SCRAAAAAPE... TICK.... SCRAAAAAPE
Just then... The light bulb above EVELYN begins to DIM!!!
QUICKLY BACK ON EVELYN as she begins to cry, preparing for
the end. And then...
CONTRACTION!!!!
FROM ABOVE as EVELYN's face shoots to the sky... with no
affect. Her eyes wide, the rest of her face is calm.
Then we see... Blood and fluid now pool around her feet as
the light above her... goes out.
From only the light from the window we see EVELYN's face...
finally crack in pain. Her mouth opens... releasing the most
guttural... and now two person...
SCREEEEEEEAM!
47.
BUT, right at that moment, the screams of mother and baby are
drowned out by a thundering.....
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!
67 EXT. FARMHOUSE - SAND PATH - NIGHT 67
WE TRACK WITH LEE as he sprints down the sand path holding
the shot gun like a civil war soldier rushing into battle
as...
ENORMOUS BLOOMS OF FIREWORKS BURST BEHIND HIM!!!!
Red, green, white... large plumes, small sparkles falling
down.
In the midst of this unthinkable nightmare... it's gorgeous.
68 EXT. ROAD - NIGHT 68
Huge bursts of fireworks light up through the tops of the
towering trees...
REGAN, sits up abruptly into the fireworks' silhouette.
CLOSE ON REGAN as the colors illuminate on her face.
69 INT. FARMHOUSE - FRONT HALL - NIGHT 69
FROM THE DINING ROOM, we look into the front hall in the
background.
Suddenly, from the doorway... the muzzle of a gun pokes
through. Then moments later... LEE walks in stealthily.
Moving the gun exactly where his eyes point... he clears the
room.
ON LEE'S BACK as we look down the gun barrel. He looks to
the dining room. He looks to the living room. He looks to
the... STAIRS!!!
LEE'S POV as he walks up the stairs. On each stair... drops
of blood. To the left, along the wall, the wallpaper has been
intermittently RIPPED... IN THREE EQUIDISTANT MEANDERING
LINES.
48.
70 INT. FARMHOUSE - UPSTAIRS HALLWAY - NIGHT 70
THROUGH A DOORWAY onto the now exposed wood floor landing
with the bannister outlining the upstairs hall.
Suddenly, the top of LEE's head enters frame... just as the
creature's had only moments before... Then his gun, facing
into the bedrooms to the side. LEE moves the gun confidently
in all directions, making sure the upstairs is clear.
As LEE's gaze comes around to face directly at us... his gun
lowers... and:
WE SLOWLY PULL BACK INTO THE ROOM TO REVEAL... the
bloodstained edge... of the BATH TUB.
ON LEE's BACK as he rushes to the tub to find... just blood
in an empty bath tub.
LEE turns into his own CLOSE UP PROFILE as his back slides
down the bathtub and onto the floor. His hand releases the
gun to the floor. His eyes close and he begins to... softly
weep.
A mirror behind LEE reflects the room back to him, revealing
for the first time... a beveled glass shower door at the
opposite end of the room. Suddenly...
A BLOODY HAND HITS THE GLASS!!!!... And the shower door
slowly opens!!!
OVER LEE as he scrambles to the shower and opens the door!
Stuffed inside... is a quivering pile of blankets.
LEE drops to his knees and pulls back the blankets to see...
his wife. Pale, with eyes closed... she's breathing. And in
her arms... a sleeping newborn baby.
71 EXT. CORNFIELD - NIGHT 71
WE HOLD ON THE TOPS OF THE DENSE CORN, the creature like
silhouette of the giant watering device looming... as the
last of a series of bottle rockets fire into the darkening
night sky.
WE MOVE ABOVE THE CORN and then descend through it onto a
thin sand path and onto... MARCUS. WE FOLLOW WITH HIM as he
safely walks back toward the BARN, holding his flashlight, as
the final bursts of fireworks illuminate behind him. On
MARCUS' face... is genuine pride. He knows he has done
something heroic. Suddenly...
WE HEAR THE SNAP OF CORNSTALKS!!!
49.
MARCUS, frantically whips his light around the path behind
him.
WE FOLLOW HIS LIGHT as it scans the path and the stalks...
Even with nothing there... it's terrifying.
Just then... His flashlight begins to DIM....
SNAP!!!
MARCUS whips his light around to the thin sand path in FRONT
of him... nothing...
SNAP!!! CRUNCH!!! SNAP!!! CRUNCH!!! Something ELSE is
moving toward him... fast!
MARCUS turns around, away from the BARN... AND RUNS!!!! WE
ARE ON MARCUS' FACE AS HE RUNS... Scanning, scanning...
SNAP!!!... SCANNING!!!... CRUNCH!!! SCANNING!!
HIS FLASHLIGHT... STARTS TO FLICKER OUT...
THE CORN TO HIS RIGHT... BEGINS TO SNAP... ITS COMING CLOSER!
MARCUS turns and begins to run... INTO THE CORN!!!!
WE ARE NOW IN A TERRIFYING PERSPECTIVE... HANDHELD, AS CORN
CROSSES RIGHT PAST LENS. THE FLASHLIGHT not able to cast
light on anything that's not right in our face, creating
almost a STROBE EFFECT!!! MARCUS is making... A TON OF
SOUND!!!!
ON MARCUS' FACE... pure panic. When suddenly... WE ARRIVE
into a small clearing to see... A TRACTOR, completely
overgrown with corn. MARCUS immediately climbs onto the
tractor and frantically whips his light around the
clearing... and into the dense corn...
THE LIGHT... STARTS TO DIM.... SNAP!!! CRUNCH!!! SNAP!!!
CRUNCH!!! Something is moving toward him FAST! THE LIGHT
BEGINS TO FLICKER.... and then goes out.
Suddenly, off in the corn in front of him (AND FOR THE FIRST
TIME) we hear... A LOUD SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEECH!!!! The light
suddenly BLARES BRIGHT as...
A DEER HEAD POPS OUT OF THE CORN!!!!!!!!
ALL IN AN INSTANT, MARCUS flies back in fear! Slipping from
the top of the tractor... and SLAMMING HIS HEAD INTO THE
WHEEL WELL.
BLACK
50.
72 EXT. FARM - DRIVEWAY - NIGHT 72
Fade in: The night is now dark.
WE ARE BEHIND REGAN walking. AS WE ARE WITH HER... WE ARE IN
TOTAL SILENCE.
She looks around at the remnants of the last horrifying
moments... More reminiscent of a soldier returning to a
battlefield, then a girl returning to a farm, we see
countless streamers of firework smoke still falling
gracefully from the sky. The tips of dry cornstalks
flicker... alight with small flames. Off in the distance we
see... lights of the SILO. Shining like a beacon.
REGAN walks along the eerie shadows of corn stalks when
suddenly at her feet... cracks of light.
REGAN lowers to her knees and puts her head to the ground to
see... a bright light, cutting through the bottom of the
stalks of corn. Suddenly, the pliers REGAN used to work on
the TOY SHUTTLE... slip out of the pocket of her dress...
...AND CRASH ONTO A ROCK ON THE GROUND!!!
REGAN... doesn't even notice... because she didn't even hear
it... REGAN sits back up to kneeling position when suddenly
the cornstalks behind her... BEGIN TO LAY DOWN... AS A SHADOW
EMERGES!!!At that exact moment... we begin to hear the oddest
and unpleasent beeeeeeeeeeeep.
Suddenly, REGAN's eyes begin to squint slightly. Then... her
hand slowly reaches up to her ear?...
SHE CAN HEAR THE BEEP!!!!
SUDDENLY... the SHADOW moves closer to REGAN... and THE
BEEEEEEP GROWS!!! Now at a near deafening level, we see the
shadow behind REGAN... stop? REGAN's face now scrunches up
in agony as she grabs her ears!!! REGAN digs into her right
ear, rips out the hearing aid and launches forward!!
....SILENCE.....
REGAN suddenly kneels back up into frame... THE SHADOW IS
GONE!... SHE NEVER EVEN KNEW IT WAS THERE.
Breathing wildly, REGAN looks at the hearing aid in her hand.
Her face is almost electrified! As excruciating as that
was.... THAT IS THE FIRST SOUND SHE HAS EVER HEARD!
REGAN... slowly puts the hearing aid back in her ear...
....nothing....
51.
73 EXT. CORNFIELD - NIGHT 73
WE FOLLOW REGAN as she walks down the small path leading
to... the clearing. One ladder stands, the other ladder on
the ground, bottles and fireworks litter the ground. And
then, there in the center of the clearing, lit by the
flashlight... one half of a deer carcass.
... No sign of MARCUS...
REGAN slowly bends down to pick up the flashlight when
suddenly... THE CARCASS MOVES! REGAN jumps back,
terrified!!!
Then from under the neck of the deer... a hand!!
REGAN runs over and pushes the carcass off of... MARCUS, who
has been safely lying underneath.
Covered in blood, he scrambles to try to get to his feet.
REGAN grabs him and holds him tight. She places her finger
to her lips... just like her dad.
She looks around to see if they have a chance to run... and
then thinks better of it. She looks back to her brother...
and places her hand on his chest.
WE RISE above the clearing, above the overgrown tractor...
and once again into the night.
74 EXT. FARMHOUSE - NIGHT 74
WE ARE WIDE on the FARMHOUSE. The RED CHRISTMAS lights sway
gently in the now calm night air.
After a long quiet moment...
LEE appears at the doorway. He carries EVELYN in his arms...
The baby in hers.
He slowly descends the porch stairs and begins to walk toward
the BARN... his eyes locked firmly on his cargo. For a
moment, as LEE walks, this all feels almost like a dream. Or
the end of a nightmare. Respite.
WE ARE TIGHT ON EVELYN who we see is unconscious from the
trauma and the loss of fluids... THEN DOWN TO the tightly
wrapped baby sleeping in her arms.
LEE looks ahead to the doors of the BARN off in the seemingly
never ending distance.
Suddenly...
52.
THE BABY BEGINS TO STIR!!!
LEE's eyes shoot down to see the baby streeeeeeeeetch... and
slowly begin to open it's eyes.
ON THE BABY as it looks up, searchingly, at his father... as
his father picks up his pace!
Suddenly... we begin to notice the dim red light on the
baby's face... BEGINS TO FLICKER!
ON THE BARN DOORS getting closer... closer.
ON LEE as he trudges with everything he has to get his baby
to safety when suddenly... a cold wind blows across LEE's
face and through his hair.
LEE slowly looks down as...
THE BABY CRIES!!!!!!
WE HOLD DIRECTLY ON LEE, LEADING HIM, as he breaks into a
full sprint!
LEE'S eyes momentarily dart quickly to the side, not at all
prepared for what he might find.
WE NEVER LEAVE LEE's FACE. As his head bobs back and forth
from running, we intermittently catch glimpses of the long
path behind him. First we see the FARMHOUSE shrinking in the
distance behind him. And then we hear...
SNAP!!!
BEHIND LEE... the large tree near the farmhouse moves
wildly!!
LEE's eyes never even widen. There is no surprise. This is
the moment he knew would come. As he sprints with everything
he has... the string of bulbs above him... DIM DOWN TO ALMOST
NOTHING!!!!
IN THE DARK DISTANCE BEHIND HIM... A
SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEECH!!!!...
Lee... Is... Running... running... closer... closer...
then....
LEE BURSTS THROUGH THE HEAVY QUILTS!!! HE'S IN THE BARN!!
WE ARE ON LEE as he sprints through the familiar interior of
the BARN. When suddenly...
WE HEAR A HUGE BANG!!! Then...
53.
THE HEAVY QUILTS FLY UP INTO THE AIR!!!... JUST AS LEE
DESCENDS INTO THE GROUND!
75 INT. BARN - SAFE ROOM - NIGHT 75
LEE falls back onto the steps, barely holding onto his wife
and child as his free hand reaches for... the mattress!
As LEE finally grabs the mattress and slides it over the
opening above the stairwell...
BLACK
In total darkness we hear:
LEE'S BREATH QUICKENS... AN ODD SOUND OF SOMETHING HEAVY...
ABOVE... THE CREATURES ARE INSIDE THE BARN!!!! A CACOPHONY
OF SCRATCHING, TEARING AND SCREECHING... Then...
FIRE!!... LEE's lighter cuts through the black and then
retreats into a small glow in the room as we try to
comprehend what's happening. We see EVELYN has been placed
on a hay bale as...
ABOVE... A CRASH!!!!! THE CREATURES ARE TEARING THROUGH THE
ROOMS... AND DROWNING THE SOUNDS OF THE FAMILY BELOW... FOR
THE MOMENT...
LEE picks up the crying baby... as we PUSH IN. For one brief
second amidst the fury of nerves and sound we see... a father
holding his newborn child for the first time. It is a
precious, once in a lifetime moment.
Then...
A PLASTIC MASK COMES INTO FRAME... and ONTO THE BABY's
FACE!!!!
As if in an airplane video, LEE wraps the mask's strap behind
the baby's head... and then LOWERS THE BABY INTO THE WOODEN,
QUILT LINED BOX!
WE PAN TO THE SIDE of the box... along a clear plastic
tube... to a stand up air canister. LEE's hand enters frame
and turns the valve... a quiet whisper of air.
LEE stares down at his tiny crying baby wearing an oxygen
mask. The juxtaposed image seemingly almost as bizarre to
him as it is to us. THEN...
54.
LEE PLACES A LARGE STACK OF BLANKETS OVER THE TOP OF THE
BOX!!!!... AND THEN A COVER!!!!
THE BABY'S SCREAMS CAN'T BE HEARD...
THE BANGING... THE SCREECHES... INCREASE IN TEMPO AND
SOUND!!!
LEE just stares down at the small casket like box...
This either works... or they're dead...
76 EXT. CORNFIELD - DRIVEWAY - NIGHT 76
WE FOLLOW REGAN and MARCUS as they sprint up the main sand
path/driveway running parallel to the cornfields. With the
flashlight slicing through the darkness... it's nearly
impossible to tell where we are. Suddenly the corn ends and
OVER MARCUS AND REGAN we see...
Shadows of farm equipment!
REGAN turns her head... and looks up.
REGAN's POV as we climb higher and higher... to the top of
the SILO!
77 INT. BARN - SAFE ROOM - NIGHT 77
Silence... The frame filled with a dark brown... Time has
passed. Then...
WE TRAVEL DOWN from the dirt ceiling... past a hook on the
wooden support beam... to a clear plastic IV BAG hanging...
down a fluid filled plastic tube... and into an arm.
WE PULL BACK to reveal EVELYN lying on the hay bale
comfortably... her eyes still closed. She has been
bandaged... and wears LEE's sweater. A single burning candle
by her side. Then...
EVELYN SHOOTS AWAKE!!! SHE SCRAMBLES TO SIT UP THROUGH THE
PAIN!!! HER EYES SEARCH A LOW LIT ROOM!!! SHE GOES TO SIT
UP AND WINCES... AN IV IS IN HER ARM!!
Out of the darkness... comes LEE! He is holding the baby.
LEE
It's ok. It's ok! Your safe.
EVELYN looks up at LEE immediately confused as to why he's
talking... then it sinks in.
55.
EVELYN
It worked?
LEE
It worked.
EVELYN
It worked... it worked...
LEE holds up the sleeping baby and places it in EVELYN's
arms... Tears fall down her face. She looks back up to her
husband... and then around the room.
EVELYN (CONT'D)
Where's Marcus?
Pause.
LEE
I'll find them.
EVELYN
Them?!
EVELYN immediately tenses.
LEE takes the sleeping baby from EVELYN and places it in the
safe wooden box. No air mask needed now.
EVELYN (CONT'D)
She was with me in the house. I
was doing laundry and she-- He was
with you. How did he--
LEE sits next to his wife... and begins to lay her back down.
LEE
Rockets.
EVELYN pauses.
EVELYN
Then he-- then he's still there.
He'd know to--
LEE sits next to his wife... and begins to lay her back down.
LEE
I'm sure he is.
EVELYN
She's smart she'll have found a
place to-- She's smart...
56.
EVELYN's gaze finally lands on her child.
EVELYN (CONT'D)
It's a boy.
LEE
... It's a boy.
EVELYN
... It's a boy.
Pause.
EVELYN (CONT'D)
... I could have carried him.
LEE looks at his wife confused.
EVELYN (CONT'D)
He was so heavy...
LEE freezes...
EVELYN (CONT'D)
I can still feel the weight in my
arms. He was... small, but so
heavy, wasn't he?
LEE can't speak.
EVELYN (CONT'D)
My hands were free-- I was carrying
the bag, but my hands were still
free... I could have carried him...
I should have carried him.
LEE
...Evelyn...
EVELYN
Who are we?... if we can't protect
them. Who are we?
LEE is frozen... every image rushing back to him.
EVELYN (CONT'D)
You have to protect them.
LEE
I will.
57.
EVELYN
Promise me. We can't--... You need
to protect them.
78 EXT. SILO- ROOF - NIGHT 78
CLOSE ON... A FLAME!!!
As it dies down, coming into view we see... MARCUS sitting in
front of the shallow metal drum their father sat in front of
the night before.
REGAN walks around the fire looking out across the farm for
any sign of her father.
Just as the fire is about to die out, REGAN walks back and
squirts the last remaining fluid from the bottle. The fire
rages again and illuminates the two children... as well as
the fading hope on their faces.
The fire begins to die down again. REGAN rummages in the box
picking up the empty bottles of lighter fluid and shaking
them frantically...
She shakes the last empty bottle... And slumps down...
defeated... scared.
In the last moments of the dying flame...
MARCUS (SIGNING)
He'll come for us.
The two kids stare off desperately over the farm...
preventing them from seeing far off in the distance to the
right...
A fire ignites... Then farther off... another fire...
BUT THIS TIME... ITS ONLY TWO!
The kids don't even notice.
79 INT. BARN - NIGHT 79
WE ARE ON THE FAMILIAR image of the interior of the BARN.
Suddenly, the mattress on the ground... moves. Then...
LEE's head slowly arises from underground.
LEE stands to see their barn... their life has been tossed
and ravaged.
58.
LEE places the mattress back over the large unfinished hole
leading down to the safe room and stands up. LEE stares down
at the mattress... and what it protects... then walks out of
frame.
WE HOLD ON THE mattress a moment... And then SLOWLY MOVE
along the floor of the BARN... past the monopoly game...
until we reach the bedroom stalls to see...
A LARGE CLAW MARK GOUGED OUT OF THE BARN WALL!
As we move down we see... a pipe above the long trough on the
wall...has broken...
WATER DRIPS FROM THE BROKEN PIPE... AND A POOL OF WATER...
MOVES ACROSS THE FLOOR!
80 EXT. SILO - ROOF - NIGHT 80
CLOSE ON REGAN, oddly lit. She lays on her back staring up...
at the stars. REGAN fumbles with something in her ear...
WE GO EXTREME CLOSE on her turning the tiny dial on top of
her hearing aid. As she does... she places her other hand by
her ear and rubs her fingers together, hoping to hear a
sound.... Nothing.
REGAN turns the dial even more... nothing.
REGAN immediately rolls over, frustrated. Sitting directly
in her view, on his dad's small stool... is MARCUS looking
out hopefully to the farm.
MARCUS (SIGNING)
He'll come.
REGAN scoffs and goes to get up when suddenly, under her
dad's stool she sees... a box... the box LEE kept the photo
in... She reaches under the stool and grabs it.
NOW CLOSE OVER THE BOX ONTO REGAN as she stares down at it...
Then... As the lid opens, it covers frame completely to...
BLACK
81 INT. BARN - SAFE ROOM - NIGHT 81
EVELYN'S eyes shoot open! Her face barely lit from a small
slice of red light.
We hear very clearly... The sound of running water.
59.
EVELYN squints as her eyes adjust to the low light and
attempts to get her bearings.
EVELYN's POV as she scans across the ceiling, down the walls
and finally onto... the blanket covered crib in the middle of
the room.
A relieved smile appears on EVELYN's face... and then a
wince... as she slowly tries to sit up.
She quietly slides her legs off of the hay bale and toward
the ground when... she suddenly stops!
WE FOLLOW EVELYN's eyes down her body to the ground to see
her legs...
ARE SUBMERGED IN WATER!!!!
EVELYN's eyes shoot frantically around the dark room again
and finally land on the source of red light from above. She
leans forward to see... CHRISTMAS LIGHTS...
THE MATTRESS HAS BEEN MOVED!
From one corner of the large opening... a stream of water
pours down into the room. Suddenly...
A SNORT!!!!
EVELYN's head slowly turns... The look on her face reveals to
us the immediate truth that her brain won't yet admit.
EVELYN's POV as we scan the room once more. This time, in
the shadowed corner of the room...
A LARGE BLACK SHAPE!!!!!
EVELYN is frozen with fear as she watches....
THE SILHOUETTE OF A CREATURE STANDING DIRECTLY ABOVE HER
BABY'S CRIB!!!!!!!!!!
EVELYN'S eyes travel down from the creature... to her baby's
crib where...
THE QUILT BEGINS TO MOVE!!!.... THE BABY... IS WAKING UP!!!
Suddenly... WE HEAR THE BEGINNINGS OF THE LOW HUM!!!
We see a flash of red reflected off the small plates... as
they open.
60.
WE HOLD ON EVELYN, her brain racing as fast as her heart, as
she slowly looks at THE PLATES ROTATING... SCANNING THE ROOM.
Suddenly... Her breath stops... as EVELYN...
STANDS UP!!!!!
As she stands... We watch the rings in the water from EVELYN
flow through the room... TO THE CREATURE!! The plates
immediately turn down toward the rings in the water.
EVELYN looks over to the water running down the steps... then
back to the creature. It is clear it can't place exactly
where she is due to the sound of the dripping water.
WE FOLLOW on EVELYN'S back as she begins to slowly... MOVE
THROUGH THE WATER!!!
Suddenly... the red lights from the barn above begin to
DIM... and illuminate THE CREATURES BACK!!!
WE GO CLOSE on it's small plates completely opened up and
vibrating... WE TRAVEL CLOSE up it's back through the tunnel
of receiving its plates have created and end CLOSE ON the
cavernous holes in it's head where the information is
processed.
When suddenly... EVELYN, with an unnerving calm...
REACHES INTO THE CRIB!!!!
CLOSE ON the crib to reveal...
THIS NEWBORN BABY... IS WIDE AWAKE!!!!
CLOSE ON EVELYN, as she places the baby on her shoulder as...
SHE BEGINS TO SLOWLY WALK BACKWARDS!!!!
EVELYN'S POV as we watch... THE CREATURE's plates begin to
turn on its body... they are turning... TOWARD EVELYN...
THE WATER BEGINS TO MOVE as... THE CREATURE TURNS TO EVELYN!!
WE GO CLOSE ON THE VIBRATING WATER TRAVELING TO EVELYN...
UP ON EVELYN as she closes her eyes and continues walking
backward, when suddenly we see... A GUSH OF WATER CASCADING
BEHIND HER.
Without flinching, EVELYN COVERS THE BABY... AND WALKS RIGHT
THROUGH THE CASCADING WATER suddenly... DISAPPEARING!
ON EVELYN, her back pressed up against the dirt wall. The
water pouring only inches from her face... like a small
waterfall.
61.
Then just in front of EVELYN... distorted behind the
waterfall... THE CREATURE SLOWLY ENTERS... then...
Though our view is skewed through the water... IT OPENS IT'S
MOUTH!!! Even through the distortion, we still understand
what we're seeing is A LONG CRESCENT OF RAZOR SHARP TEETH!!!!
82 EXT. CORNFIELD - NIGHT 82
From black... a flashlight slices into frame, illuminating
the looming corn stalks on either side as WE MOVE SLOWLY
along a thin sand path that cuts through the dense corn.
LEE walks into frame.
He comes to the end of the thin path and arrives at... THE
OVERGROWN TRACTOR.
ON LEE'S face as he scans the area with his flashlight.
ON POV of flashlight as it floods the tractor with light.
LEE moves around the tractor... then stops.
POV of flashlight... BLOOD!!
83 EXT. SILO- ROOF - NIGHT 83
The lid of the box closes to reveal REGAN. The sadness that
has overtaken her... blends into anger.
REGAN (SIGNING)
We can't stay here. We need to
move.
MARCUS shakes his head.
MARCUS (SIGNING)
He'll come for us.
REGAN shoots a look at him... and then walks AROUND THE EDGE
OF THE SILO to the ladder. MARCUS begins waving his arms
wildly. As REGAN turns to mount the first rung of the
ladder... she looks back at him.
MARCUS (SIGNING) (CONT'D)
He WILL come for us.
REGAN's sadness turns to anger.
REGAN (SIGNING)
He'll come for YOU!
62.
MARCUS shakes his head, signing as he steps toward her.
MARCUS (SIGNING)
No. You're wrong! I--
And in the blink of an eye......
MARCUS PLUNGES OUT OF FRAME!!!
ON REGAN'S face as we hear... THE BOOMING SOUND OF METAL
RIPPING OPEN!!!
84 INT. BARN - SAFE ROOM - NIGHT 84
EVELYN pinned against the wall... THE CREATURE's mouth open!
When suddenly...
The CREATURE immediately turns its head... Toward the sound
of the SILO.
SUDDENLY ITS GONE!
85 EXT. CORNFIELD - TRACTOR - NIGHT 85
THE LOUD SOUND OF GROANING METAL ECHOES across the sky above
LEE.
He immediately jumps on top of the tractor. WE FOLLOW as:
OVER LEE'S BACK WE NOW SEE ABOVE THE VAST CORNFIELDS... TO
THE SILO. Then...
ANOTHER SOUND...
LEE slowly turns only his head as we hear... a low, growling
hum... almost like that of a swarm of bees.
WE TRAVEL AROUND LEE 180 degrees and follow his gaze now
toward the FARMHOUSE and BARN... and...
DARK SNAKING LINES CUTTING THROUGH THE CORN!!!
1 line... no 2... no... 4!!!
THE SOUND GROWS LOUDER AND LOUDER as WE TILT with these
rushing lines... HEADING STRAIGHT FOR LEE.
ON LEE'S face as he looks on in horror at this unstoppable
reality, as the lines... and the SHADOWS causing them...
SLICE THROUGH THE CORN AROUND HIM!!!
63.
WE MOVE BACK AROUND LEE as he spins around to watch the lines
head directly for...
86 EXT. SILO- ROOF - NIGHT 86
REGAN runs to the edge of the hole to see... Two giant trap
doors of the silo roof swinging... GROANING BACK AND FORTH!!!
Many feet below, we see MARCUS... waist deep in a mountain...
OF CORN.
REGAN'S body quakes as she does everything she can to resist
the urge to call out when suddenly... MARCUS MOVES!
MARCUS looks up at his sister as he wiggles and squirms,
desperately trying to get free. But with every movement
MARCUS... BEGINS TO SINK!!!
REGAN signs to her brother to stop moving!! When suddenly...
BANG...BANG!...BANG!!!!!!!
ON REGAN as she places her hands on the SILO metal... as it
now vibrates with each blow!
Then... A SCREEEEEEEEEEEEECH!!!!
BANG!!!... BANG!!!... BANG!!!
MARCUS now thrashes wildly from fear!... AS HE SINKS EVEN
FASTER!!!
ON REGAN as she tries to sign to her brother frantically when
suddenly...
ONE OF THE SWINGING TRAP DOORS RIPS FREE FROM THE SILO AND
PLUMMETS TOWARD MARCUS!
As the steel door crashes into the corn like a guillotine
only inches away from him, MARCUS lunges out of the way!!!...
That desperate quick movement... causes the corn to give way
even more... as it now engulfs MARCUS up to his chest!!!
Suddenly....A CRACK OF LIGHT PIERCES THROUGH THE SILO
WALL.... AND THEN ANOTHER!!!... THE CREATURES ARE TRYING TO
CLAW THROUGH!!!
ON REGAN as she tries to process it all and then finally...
SHE JUMPS DOWN INTO THE HOLE!!!!!!!
64.
87 INT. SILO - NIGHT 87
REGAN lands feet first into the packed corn... which
immediately engulfs her to her waist!!! She begins to
scramble toward her brother... SHE TOO SINKING FURTHER INTO
THE CORN.
REGAN begins to push the fallen steel door toward her
brother.
ON MARCUS as he desperately reaches his hand out toward the
door... his face beginning to sink under the corn!!!
REGAN makes one last desperate push of the door toward her
brother's hand... AS CORN ENGULFS HER TO HER CHEST!!!
In one swift move, MARCUS places his hand onto the fallen
silo door that sits atop the corn like a floating log in a
river.
MARCUS's hand grabs hold of the steel and begins to pull
himself out. As he gets his arm up on the steel door, he
turns back and reaches for his sister... WHO IS NOW ENGULFED
UP TO HER NECK!!!
MARCUS immediately reaches back to grab her hand... but REGAN
shakes her head and motions for him to stop! Then... she
takes one last deep breath as...
HER FACE DISAPPEARS INTO THE GRAIN!
88 INT. SILO - NIGHT 88
DARKNESS...
A whirring of dense sound, like that of heavy rain on a car
roof. Trickles of fading light as the sound grows quieter...
and quieter and then... is gone.
89 INT. SILO - GRAIN PILE - NIGHT 89
MARCUS ferociously claws at the grain where his sister once
was when suddenly...
HE BEGINS TO MOVE!
MARCUS looks back across the mountain and sees that the corn
IS BEGINNING TO POUR OUT OF A HOLE BEING MADE BY SLASHING
CREATURES!!!! And as the corn pours out the side, the corn
MARCUS sits atop... BEGINS TO GIVE WAY AND SLIDE TOWARD THE
HOLES... AND THE CREATURES!
65.
90 INT. SILO - NIGHT 90
DARKNESS...
Faintly... The whirring sounds slowly begin to fade back in.
And with it a muted...
...boom....boom!...
Tiny shafts of light begin to poke through our dark world as
the sound grows...
...Boom!.....BOOM!... Suddenly...
91 INT. SILO - GRAIN PILE - NIGHT 91
A HAND POPS OUT OF THE CORN RIGHT NEXT TO MARCUS!!!
The cascading corn... is actually sliding away at such a
fierce rate that it unearths...
REGAN'S FACE AS IT POPS OUT FROM THE CORN!!! REGAN takes
in... the deepest breath of air her lungs can handle.
92 EXT. CORNFIELD - DAWN 92
LOW ON a sand path cutting through thick cornfields on either
side as... LEE rounds the corner and sprints as fast as he
can, his flashlight thrashes through the night sky.
93 INT. SILO - DAWN 93
ON MARCUS as he wraps his arm around his sister and pulls her
up to the steel door.
ON REGAN, sweating... breathing heavily... She looks to
MARCUS... who is looking away??
MARCUS puts his finger to his mouth to tell his sister to be
quiet.
Now with MARCUS, we suddenly realize... THE BANGING HAS
STOPPED!
MARCUS grabs his flashlight and shines it down toward the
hole created by the creatures... NOTHING!
MARCUS shines the flashlight to another set of slash marks on
the silo wall... NOTHING!
66.
MARCUS shines the flashlight across the now still corn...
SILENCE!
Then suddenly... A SQUEAK!!!!
MARCUS' flashlight launches up to the roof of the silo...
where the second of the two doors squeaks back and forth.
MARCUS' flashlight looks all around the trap door... All
around the roof... NOTHING!!!
As MARCUS leads the light back down the silo wall, he briefly
illuminates REGAN, when suddenly...
BOOM!!!!
THE CREATURE JUMPS DOWN INTO THE LIGHT!!!! IT'S PLATES AND
MOUTH FULLY OPEN!!!!
REGAN looks up to the creature in horror and then whips
around... and tackles MARCUS off the door!!!
THE CREATURE STEPS TOWARDS THE KIDS!!!
REGAN grabs the edge of the door and lifts it over her and
MARCUS' heads!
PINNED UNDERNEATH THE SILO DOOR, MARCUS looks over to his
sister to see... SHE IS HOLDING HER EAR... NEARLY CONVULSING
WITH PAIN!!! Not knowing what is happening to her he slowly
reaches out his hand to her when suddenly...
BANG!!!
A GIANT CLAW RIPS THROUGH THE SILO DOOR, RIGHT BETWEEN THE
TWO CHILDREN!!!
The children stare at the claw, horrified when suddenly...
THE CLAW BEGINS TO SHAKE... AS IF HAVING A SEIZURE!
After a long moment of seizing up... THE CLAW RIPS BACK
THROUGH THE DOOR... AND IS GONE??
WE HEAR THE TERRIFYING SCREEEEEEEEECH OF THE CREATURE!!!
Then... the sounds of SLASHING METAL!!! WE BARELY SEE THE
CREATURE AS IT BURSTS IN AND OUT OF FRAME... SCRATCHING AND
SLASHING AT THE SILO... TRYING TO GET.... OUT!!!!
Suddenly, a HORRIFYING RIPPING SOUND!!! And then...
67.
SILENCE....
The children look at each other.... silent... waiting.
After a long moment, REGAN and MARCUS begin to slide the silo
door off of them... and peak out.
MARCUS picks up the flashlight and shines the light all
around the silo... then suddenly stops... The children just
stare... AS WE SLOWLY PULL BACK TO REVEAL...
AN ENORMOUS HOLE TORN THROUGH THE SILO!!!
MARCUS looks back to his sister... breathing heavily... WHAT
JUST HAPPENED?
A94 EXT. SILO - DAWN A94
WE GO WIDE to REGAN and MARCUS jumping down from the same
large hole... onto a large pile of corn that has spilt out
into the night... THEY ARE COMPLETELY ALONE.
MARCUS suddenly grabs REGAN'S hand and pulls her to her feet.
ON THE BACKS OF THE KIDS as they sprint through the farm
equipment graveyard holding hands...
Suddenly, REGAN turns to head into the cornfields... MARCUS
yanks her arm to stop her.
REGAN looks at her brother... The look in his eye is begging
her to trust him... she does as MARCUS pulls her to his safe
place... the PICK UP TRUCK at the end of the driveway!
As they arrive at the truck MARCUS expertly disappears
through the cab's driver's side window... REGAN instinctively
dives underneath the truck.
WE SLOWLY PULL BACK on the truck. MARCUS' head pokes up from
the back window of the cab. REGAN lies still underneath.
They are split up... but safe.
94 EXT. SILO - DAWN 94
WE MOVE along a sand path, just as we did in the beginning of
the movie, where the end of the cornfield opens into a
clearing to reveal... THE WORK TRUCK off to the far left.
LEE appears into frame.
ON LEE as he shines the flashlight... scanning the scene.
67A.
HIS POV as it is... eerily quiet. LEE's flashlight shines
all the way to the far right onto the gaping hole in the
SILO... BUT THERE ARE NO CREATURES. Just the cement mixer
and some tools tipped onto the ground.
68.
Fearing the worst... LEE makes his way to the hole.
ON REGAN as she lifts her head to see the light shining on
the SILO... and her father walking toward it. Her eyes go
wide. She begins to shake her head... then wave her arms as
best she can... no... no... NO!... but LEE doesn't see her.
LEE begins to walk slowly toward the SILO.
95 INT. FARMHOUSE - BASEMENT - DAWN 95
WE ARE OVER THE STAIRS looking through the basement to the
monitors.
Suddenly... A dripping wet foot steps into frame... and then
another as...
EVELYN descends the stairs, holding the baby!
96 INT. TRUCK - DAWN 96
Through the rearview mirror we see reflections of LEE's
flashlight as it scans up and down the SILO behind.
ON MARCUS as the dim light reflects onto his closed eyes...
and he wakes up. In the rearview he sees the flashlight and
immediately spins to look out the window at his father...
standing only yards from the hole. The smallest whisper...
MARCUS (WHISPER)
...Dad... no... NO....
Overcome with fear, MARCUS instinctively slides to the driver
side door... AND OPENS IT!!!!
97 EXT. TRUCK - DAWN 97
As the driver's side door wrenches open, the age of the truck
and the years without use become painfully evident as...
IT MAKES A HIGH PITCHED SHRIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEK!
98 EXT. SILO - DAWN 98
Almost transported back to that fateful day on the bridge, we
watch as LEE's head slowly turns as he raises his light onto
the truck and... his son!!
Then, just as he did on the bridge... knowing what comes
next... LEE RUNS!!!
69.
99 EXT. TRUCK - DAWN 99
REGAN rolls out from under the car, grabs her brother and
safely tackles him into the car, closing the door behind
them.
100 INT. TRUCK - DAWN 100
REGAN puts her brother down onto the floor of the truck
underneath the steering wheel for protection... and then hops
over to the passenger side, sits up... and looks out the back
window.
101 EXT. SILO - DAWN 101
ON LEE... running.
... Desperately trying to keep his promise to his wife...
102 INT. TRUCK - DAWN 102
OVER REGAN, as she watches her father sprinting towards
them...
When suddenly behind him... TWO SHADOWS!!!
103 EXT. SILO - DAWN 103
OVER LEE as he sprints as fast as he can towards the truck,
now only 40 yards away...30...
THEN... on either side of LEE...
TWO SHADOWS BLOW PAST HIM!!! RACING, SCRAMBLING, CLAWING...
Still in full sprint, LEE watches...
AS THE FIRST SHADOW CLOSES IN ON THE TRUCK!!!!
104 INT. TRUCK - DAWN 104
OVER REGAN looking out the back window as the creature gets
closer...closer...
THE BEEEEEEEP ONCE AGAIN BEGINS TO GROW... and GROW. Just as
the creature is about to make impact... REGAN, not wanting to
experience that pain again... TURNS THE HEARING AID OFF....
We are now in total silence.....
70.
REGAN looks down at her brother on the floor... Just as....
BANG!... THE TRUCK THRASHES VIOLENTLY!!!
The kids grab onto... whatever they can...
BANG!!!!!!!!!... THE TRUCK THRASHES VIOLENTLY AGAIN!!!!
105 EXT. TRUCK - DAWN 105
Now outside REGAN's perspective... and in LEE's... we can
hear the full sound of the violent attack!
OVER LEE, WE SEE THE TRUCK BEING SMASHED...
LEE KEEPS RUNNING!
106 EXT. TRUCK - DAWN 106
FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK we see the front wheels slide
forward in the sand.
BANG!!!
The front wheels slide again. This time... they begin to
disappear over the edge of the clearing... and down the long
driveway...
107 INT. TRUCK - DAWN 107
BACK IN SILENCE
ON REGAN AND MARCUS as she holds her brother and looks around
the cab for options. Suddenly, out the passenger side window
she sees...
ANOTHER CREATURE BURST OUT OF THE CORN AND... SLAM INTO THE
PASSENGER SIDE DOOR!!!!
GLASS SHATTERS!!!... And the truck... LIFTS UP!!!
108 EXT. TRUCK - DAWN 108
ON LEE'S BACK, SPRINTING, now only twenty yards away... when
he sees the right side of the truck lift high into the air.
For a moment it looks as though it is going to tip all the
way over... Then SMASHES BACK DOWN TO THE GROUND!!
We now bear witness to something eerily familiar as LEE's
BODY... GIVES OUT ON HIM.
71.
WE CIRCLE around LEE as HIS FEET SCRAPE TO A STOP... HIS
SHOULDERS LOWER.
WE END OUR MOVE on LEE's face as he scans the smashed
truck...
His eyes seem to actually flicker as his brain fires and
misfires... trying to process this nightmare... this LOSS...
When suddenly...
109 INT. TRUCK - DAWN 109
ON REGAN, jammed down into the floor of the passenger seat.
She reaches over to her brother... and lifts his head. MARCUS
opens his teary eyes, shaken... but alive. REGAN slowly
rises up onto the seat... And through the smashed window...
MAKES DIRECT EYE CONTACT WITH HER FATHER...
110 EXT. TRUCK - DAWN 110
WE ARE CLOSE ON LEE as he registers this miraculous sight of
his daughter and watch...
AS THE MOST JOYFUL SMILE EXPLODES ACROSS HIS FACE!
LEE breathes heavily... taking in this new information...
this second chance... then...
LEE slowly brings his hands to his chest...
AND SIGNS....
LEE (SIGNING)
... I love you.
111 INT. TRUCK - DAWN 111
As REGAN looks out at her father, confused... moved... Why
did he just say that?...when suddenly...
ONE OF THE CREATURES CLIMBS UP ONTO THE TRUCK'S HOOD,
crushing it from the weight...
112 EXT. TRUCK - DAWN 112
ON LEE... as he signs to REGAN again...
72.
LEE (SIGNING)
I have... always... loved you.
112A INT. TRUCK - DAWN 112A
ON REGAN... as tears stream down her face...
Above her... the roof begins to cave in from the weight of
the creature!!!!
112B EXT. TRUCK - DAWN 112B
ON LEE as he watches the CREATURE make his way up to the roof
of the truck... AND REAR BACK...
FOR THE FIRST TIME...WE SEE THE CREATURE IN FULL!!!!
IT'S ARM HELD HIGH ABOVE ITS HEAD AS IT READIES FOR A
KILL!!!!
LEE.......
TAKES A DEEP BREATH....
AND...
SCREAMS....
LEE
I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
........ ALL SOUND CUTS OUT!!!!
Time seems to slow almost to a stop as:
MARCUS' eyes shoot open... knowing exactly what his dad is
doing...
73.
The CREATURES scramble off the truck... AND IMMEDIATELY
CHARGE FOR LEE!!!!
REGAN scrambles in the seat helplessly as she looks out at
her father mid scream...
MARCUS looks up to his sister in the truest of pain...
And then down...
CLOSE ON... THE EMERGENCY BRAKE as...
MARCUS REACHES OUT, GRABS THE BRAKE... AND RELEASES!!!!!
113 EXT. TRUCK - DAWN 113
OVER LEE as the CREATURES SPRINTS TOWARD HIM... CLOSER...
CLOSER.
IN THE BACKGROUND, the truck begins to roll down the hill.
114 INT. TRUCK - DAWN 114
THROUGH THE BACK WINDOW our frame begins to jiggle as we see
the CREATURES close in on LEE...
WE WATCH as REGAN scrambles up the seat higher and higher
desperate to see her father one last time... and then...
As the truck rolls down... OUR FRAME TILTS UP... AWAY FROM
LEE... UP THE WALL OF THE SILO...
AND INTO THE BREAKING MORNING SKY
115 INT. TRUCK - DAWN 115
TOTAL SILENCE...
OVER REGAN ONTO MARCUS as they both stare straight...
Their faces vacant as they rattle and bounce as the truck
barrels down the long driveway toward the barn.
Instinctively, MARCUS' hands raise into frame... and grab the
wheel...
He is finally driving... as he begins to cry.
74.
116 INT. FARMHOUSE - BASEMENT - DAWN 116
CLOSE ON MONITORS... As EVELYN's face comes into frame...
OVER HER SHOULDER TO THE MONITOR we see she is looking at...
THE TRUCK BARRELING DOWN THE HILL...
117 INT. FARMHOUSE - BATHROOM - DAWN 117
CLOSE ON LEE's shotgun laying on the floor. Suddenly...
EVELYN's hand comes into frame and grabs it!
118 INT. FARMHOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAWN 118
THROUGH THE LIVING ROOM WINDOW, WE LOOK OUT onto the
cornfields... and up to the silo. Suddenly... We see a tiny
pick up truck appear and rumble down the dirt road.
WE SLOWLY PULL BACK through the living room as the truck
rolls past the next window... and then the next. AS WE NOW
PULL OUT of the living room and into the front hall,
suddenly... EVELYN appears walking down the staircase, almost
vacant. She is carrying the shotgun!
WE CONTINUE TO MOVE, NOW ON EVELYN'S BACK... as she slowly
walks out the front door and down the front steps. As she
steps down to the sand path... THE PICK UP TRUCK SLOWLY
RUMBLES TO A STOP AT THE END OF THE PATH!!!
MARCUS AND REGAN pop out of the truck and run as fast as they
can into their mother's arms!!!
EVELYN ENVELOPES HER CHILDREN WITH EVERYTHING SHE HAS!!!... A
moment she wasn't sure she would ever get again!... then...
ON EVELYN's face as she slowly turns her head back toward the
silo... TO SEE WHAT'S COMING...
119 INT. FARMHOUSE - BASEMENT STAIRS - DAWN 119
WE LOOK DIRECTLY up the basement stairs toward the warm
hallway at the top.
Suddenly... EVELYN steps into frame carrying MARCUS, and
rushes down the stairs and into the basement.
Then... REGAN takes a long step into frame. Her silhouette
looks down the dark stairwell.
74A.
After a moment, she slowly puts her foot down on the first
step... and nothing happens.
For a brief moment... she looks behind her... but no one
comes.
75.
120 INT. BASEMENT - DAWN 120
WE ARE ON THE STAIRS as REGAN's feet step down into frame.
As REGAN reaches the basement floor, she pauses a moment,
still looking at her feet... and then slowly turns.
EVELYN picks the baby out from a box and grabs MARCUS tight.
We watch REGAN's face as she enters her father's workspace...
FOR THE FIRST TIME!!! She is stunned.
OVER REGAN as she steps down and begins to walk through the
room. Her eyes track, AS WE DID WHEN WE FIRST SAW THE ROOM,
past the TOWERING WALL OF SECURITY MONITORS... along the wall
of NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS, NOTES, AND SCIENTIFIC IMAGES. Her
eyes continue now toward her father's WORK STATION. THROUGH
BOXES OF SALVAGED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT and onto... LEE'S HEAD
PHONES. REGAN picks up the head phones and follows the
wire... TO HER FATHER'S HAM RADIO. She looks down at the
knob her father used to search... and the microphone he used
to reach out. For the first time REGAN sees... REGAN
REALIZES... THIS is what her father was doing all this time.
THIS is what he was doing... FOR THEM! ON REGAN taking all
this in, when her eyes move just slightly to the side... and
she freezes.
EVELYN immediately turns and gestures to her children to
follow her behind the water heater... they must hide.
REGAN... doesn't move. OFF HER FACE... WE BOOM DOWN SLOWLY
BEHIND the shelves of LEE'S sacred workspace... past circuit
boards... salvaged electronics and exposed wiring... and LAND
ON A SHOT DIRECTLY ACROSS LEE'S DESK... TO REGAN's HAND...
AS REGAN reaches out, WE RACK FOCUS to... THE PILE OF HEARING
AIDS HER FATHER HAD BEEN WORKING ON ALL THIS TIME.
REGAN'S hand pushes into the pile like a shovel... and
emerges with a handful of hearing aids...
Suddenly... THE FLOORBOARDS ABOVE THEM CREAK!!!
MARCUS and EVELYN look up. REGAN... does not... Because she
can't hear it.
EVELYN immediately grabs MARCUS and heads for the water and
oil tanks. She sits MARCUS down safely... and then places
THE BABY IN HIS ARMS... and turns.
MARCUS takes in his new sibling for the first time.
OVER REGAN, COMING INTO FOCUS... is EVELYN, still carrying
the shotgun. She kneels by her daughter's side.
76.
EVELYN (SIGNING)
We have to hide, my love.
REGAN slowly turns to her mother... and shows her the hearing
aids.
EVELYN looks down at her daughter who for the first time...
is weeping... our tough warrior princess, in this moment...
is still just a little girl.
EVELYN stares into the pained eyes of her little girl when
suddenly... REGAN's eyes begin to rise... higher... and
higher above EVELYN.
WE CUT TO EVELYN TO SEE...
A LARGE SHADOW RISES UP BEHIND HER!!!!
EVELYN seeing REGAN's eyes rise... just knows.
In one swift motion EVELYN suddenly springs up... and aims
the shotgun directly at the CREATURE.
WE CUT WIDE to see... and hear, the room... is totally still.
For the rest of this scene...Like the greatest of westerns,
we are in the most epic... of standoffs. Time... stands
still. Air... doesn't move. Tension... is dripping from the
walls.
ON REGAN... holding her breath... just stares
ON MARCUS... frozen behind the water tank... just stares.
ON EVELYN... arm outstretched, with weapon ready... just
stares.
ON THE CREATURE... SLOWLY OPENING ITS PLATES!!!!
As the monitors once again... go fuzzy.... Each of the humans
can only watch as these small plates open with the suction of
anatomical goo...
They can only watch as the plates crackle ever so slightly...
as they turn... and search...
...for the sound that will end it all.
CLOSE on sweat dripping down from MARCUS's forehead. TRACKING
DOWN MARCUS' face, we see the inevitable path his sweat will
take until we leave his face and arrive on... The baby.
CLOSE ON EVELYN's arm... as it begins to quiver...
77.
CLOSE ON EVELYN'S eyes as her brain makes the realization...
she can't hold this gun much longer...
CLOSE ON THE CREATURE... as it opens more... and more plates!
CLOSE ON REGAN, her eyes begin to search the room... her
father's room looking for something... ANYTHING!
REGAN's POV as her eyes search the room... search the wall...
search the boards. Finally her eyes land on one specific
thing on her father's board... She sees the phrase...
`WEAPON??'.
Suddenly...
REGAN... reaches up to touch her mother's arm.
EVELYN looks down at REGAN...
REGAN gently shakes her head then gently touches EVELYN's
arm... and slowly lowers the gun.
EVELYN looks down at her daughter... her eyes begin to well
up... this is it... This is the end.
EVELYN slowly reaches out to take REGAN's hand. As REGAN's
hand begins to clasp into hers... SHE STOPS...
EVELYN looks down to see REGAN slowly pull her hand away...
and open it up. There in the palm of REGAN's hand... are
hearing aids.
REGAN slowly turns to her father's work bench to see the pile
of hearing aids her father... made... sitting just in front
of the microphone of the HAM RADIO.
REGAN looks back up to the board at the phrase...
"WEAPON??".
REGAN looks to the creature still searching the room for
sound.
REGAN raises her hand to her ear... AND TURNS HER FATHER'S
HEARING AID BACK ON!
Immediately.... THE EXCRUCIATING BEEEEEEEP FLOODS OUR WORLD!
Suddenly THE CREATURE... STOPS! IT'S PLATES... SNAP SHUT OUT
OF PROTECTION!!!!!!
REGAN looks on as the CREATURE SCRAMBLES BACK IN OBVIOUS
PAIN!
78.
After a moment REGAN... SWITCHES THE HEARING AID OFF!
...SILENCE...
EVELYN looks down at her daughter...
REGAN... slowly moves her hand across her father's workbench
to... THE HEADPHONES.
THE CREATURE... NOW SCREEEEEEEEEEEECHES!!!!... slowly gets
back to it's feet ... AND TURNS DIRECTLY TOWARD REGAN!!!
REGAN's fingers travel up the black cord of her father's
headphones to... THE HAM RADIO! Suddenly REGAN unplugs the
headphones from the HAM RADIO as we hear... A POP OF FEEDBACK
FROM THE NOW OPEN SPEAKER!!!!
THE CREATURE.... SCREEEEEEEEEECHES... AND MOVES FOR REGAN!
Just then...
WE ARE ON MARCUS who's sweat has indeed made it to his
chin... THEN FALLS.
WE FOLLOW THE SWEAT... AS IT HITS THE BABY... THE BABY BEGINS
TO CRY!!!!
THE CREATURE SUDDENLY WHIRLS AWAY FROM REGAN TOWARD THE TANKS
TIME SLOWS DOWN....
ALL IN ONE MOMENT....
- REGAN reaches her hand up to her ear... AND REMOVES THE
HEARING AID HER FATHER MADE HER
- THE CREATURE REARS UP TO STRIKE THE WATER TANK!
And in that exact moment, REGAN... EXTENDS HER ARM...
..... WE WATCH AS REGAN PLACES HER HEARING AID...
..... ONTO THE MICROPHONE!!!!
CLOSE on the HAM RADIO SPEAKER....
AS THE BRAIN PIERCING BEEEEEEP BLARES OUT!!!!!
With the sound now HUGELY more powerful and piercing we see:
THE CREATURE suddenly...SHOOTS UP DEAD STRAIGHT... ONCE AGAIN
IT'S PLATES SNAP SHUT!!!... IT'S HEAD POINTED TO THE
CEILING... IT'S BODY QUAKES! TENSE... WITH AGONY!!!
79.
ON REGAN as her face... DOESN'T CHANGE... SHE IS SAFE NOW
THAT SHE ISN'T WEARING THE HEARING AIDS.
CLOSE ON THE CREATURE... AS EVERY PLATE ON ITS BODY CLENCHES
TIGHTER... TIGHTER... ALMOST DIGGING INTO THE CREATURE'S OWN
SKIN. And then... THEY BEGIN TO SHAKE!
THE CREATURE SCREEEEEEEEEECHES ONCE MORE IN PAIN AS IT NOW
FALLS BACKWARD TO THE FLOOR!!!
The plates... SHAKE MORE VIOLENTLY NOW... and that creates a
sound. Something between that of a cicada right next to your
ear... and the sound of a house fan's blade rubbing against
the cage its enclosed in, the sound... IS AWFUL!
Just then... A POPPING SOUND. And then another... as the
frequency of the sound short circuits the plates to the point
that they... BEGIN TO POP OPEN... AND THEN GIVE WAY!!!
As plates now begin to go limp, for the first time... WE SEE
INSIDE OF THE CREATURE!!! A VAST AND COMPLEX SYSTEM OF HOLES
AND CHAMBERS THAT CAVITATE SOUND!
THE CREATURE CONTINUES TO SCURRY BACKWARD THROUGH THE ROOM TO
THE DARK CORNER AT THE BACK REACHING FOR SOMETHING...
ANYTHING TO STOP THIS SOUND... THIS PAIN!
AS IT REACHES THE BACK WALL IT SUDDENLY STOPS. PLATES HANG
LIKE LIMP PETALS OF A FLOWER... AS BLACK FLUID BEGINS TO
TRICKLE OUT...
REGAN... TURNS OFF THE HEARING AID...
SILENCE....
...
The only sound that can be heard is the CREATURE'S inner
anatomy as it rises and slowly falls... as if gasping for
life...
EVELYN and REGAN look over to the water tanks... AS MARCUS
SLOWLY STANDS UP... HOLDING THE BABY
EVELYN takes one step toward him when...
THE CREATURE LEAPS OUT OF THE DARK... AND LAUNCHES, ARM
EXTENDED TOWARD REGAN!!!
ON THE CREATURE.... BEHIND THE LIMP PLATES WE NOW SEE THE
DISGUSTING FACE OF THE CREATURE. LARGE, BLACK... AND LONG
AGO EVOLVED AWAY... EYE SOCKETS ARE THE LAST THING WE SEE AS
THE CREATURE LETS OUT A NOW DISTORTED AND THUS MORE
HORRIFYING SCREECH!!!!
80.
ON REGAN... AS HER EYES CLOSE.... SHE'S READY....
When suddenly...
EVELYN STEPS INTO FRAME........... SHOTGUN RAISED...
BLAM!!!
THE CREATURE'S HEAD...... EXPLODES.....
...Silence...
REGAN and EVELYN look to the CARCUS at they're feet....
DEAD!
After a long moment... from outside, off in the distance...
we hear a muffled... SCREEEEEEECH.
And then... ANOTHER... AND ANOTHER... The other creatures....
HEARD THE SHOT!....
REGAN and EVELYN slowly look to the monitors... as their
images once again flicker to life. On each of the
monitors... a quiet, undisturbed landscape....
Then suddenly in one of the monitors off in the left
corner... A CLAW STEPS INTO FRAME!!!!
In another monitor... A SHADOW FLASHES PAST THE SCREEN.
Then another monitor... ANOTHER CREATURE... AND ANOTHER...
AND ANOTHER... THE CREATURES ARE RACING TOWARD THE
FARMHOUSE!!!
EVELYN slowly turns... and looks down at her daughter.
REGAN looks up at her mother for a long moment and then
reaches out her hand to the knob of the HAM RADIO..........
AND TURNS THE VOLUME UP ALL THE WAY!
EVELYN's face... changes... as she raises the shot gun into
frame........
AND COCKS IT!!!!
81.
BLACK
BEGIN CREDITS.....
40 min
November 16, 2022 No Pressure: LP
THOR: RAGNAROK
Written by
Eric Pearson and Craig Kyle & Christopher L. Yost
1 OMITTED 1
A2 OMITTED A2
A3 THE MARVEL LOGO. SMOLDERING, BEGINNING TO TURN ORANGE IN THE A3
HEAT AS WE TILT UP TO SEE-
-FIRE. NOTHING BUT FIRE.
2 INT. TIGHT SPACE - INDETERMINATE TIME 2
Dark and cramped. The soft red light of fire seeps through
iron slats. Inside this cage is a man, bound by chains.
It's THOR. His beard is long and his clothes are worn. That
rough, grizzled look of a man who's spent years on the road.
He awakens with a JOLT. Looks around.
THOR
Now I know what you're thinking.
Oh no! Thor's in a cage. How did
this happen?
(then:)
Well, sometimes you have to get
captured just to get a straight
answer out of somebody. It's a long
story but basically I'm a bit of a
hero. See, I spent some time on
earth, fought some robots, saved
the planet a couple of times. Then
I went searching through the cosmos
for some magic, colorful Infinity
Stone things... didn't find any.
That's when I came across a path of
death and destruction which led me
all the way here into this cage...
where I met you.
Reveal that he's talking to a weird alien skeleton in chains.
THOR (CONT'D)
How much longer do you think we'll
be here?
NOISE. Sounds of metal gears TURNING.
Suddenly the bottom DROPS OUT! Thor PLUMMETS until - SHLINK!
Chains CINCH and abruptly halt his descent. Thor dangles six
feet off the ground. Pull back to reveal we are in-
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 2.
3 INT. SURTUR'S LAIR - CONTINUOUS 3
A cavernous space. The walls, floors, and ceilings are
molten rock, which has creepy glimmers of fire within it.
Stationed in the center is a volcanic rock throne, and
sitting in that throne is a charred demonic skeleton.
SURTUR (O.S.)
Thor, Son of Odin.
Thor's chain turns to reveal-
-SURTUR on his throne. Eighteen-feet-tall, flesh made of
fire, and demonic spiked horns on his skull.
THOR
Surtur. Son of a bitch...you're
still alive! I thought my father
killed you, like, half a million
years ago.
SURTUR
I cannot die. Not until I fulfill
my destiny and lay waste to your
home.
THOR
You know, it's funny you should
mention that because I've been
having these terrible dreams of
late. Asgard up in flames, falling
to ruins, and you Surtur are at the
center of all of them.
SURTUR
Then you have seen Ragnarok, the
fall of Asgard. The great prophecy--
THOR (O.S.)
Hang on. Hang on.
Reveal that Thor's chain is turning VERY SLOWLY.
THOR (CONT'D)
I'll be back around shortly. I
really feel like we were connecting
there.
After a beat, Thor rotates around to face Surtur.
THOR (CONT'D)
Okay, so, Ragnarok. Tell me about
that. Walk me through it.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 3.
SURTUR
My time has come. When my crown is
reunited with the Eternal Flame, I
shall be restored to my full might.
I will tower over the mountains and
bury my sword deep in Asgard's--
THOR
Oh, hang on. Give it a second.
Once again, Thor is turning VERY SLOWLY.
THOR (CONT'D)
I swear I'm not even moving, it's
just doing this on its own. I'm
really sorry.
(then:)
Okay, let me get this straight.
You're going to put your crown into
the Eternal Flame, and then you'll
suddenly grow as big as a house--
SURTUR
A mountain!
THOR
The Eternal Flame that Odin keeps
locked away on Asgard?
Surtur grins, evil.
SURTUR
Odin is not on Asgard. And your
absence has left the throne
defenseless.
That elicits a concerned look from Thor.
THOR
Okay, so where is it? This crown?
SURTUR
This is my Crown, the source of my
power.
Surtur points at the V-shaped horns on his head..
THOR
Oh, that's a crown? I thought it
was a big eyebrow.
SURTUR
It's a crown.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 4.
THOR
Anyway, it sounds like all I have
to do to stop Ragnarok is rip that
thing off your head.
Surtur stands up and approaches Thor, DRAGGING his sword.
SURTUR
But Ragnarok has already begun. You
cannot stop it. I am Asgard's
doom, and so are you. All will
suffer, all will burn.
Surtur steps forward and GRABS the chain above Thor's feet,
holding it so he and Thor are face to face.
THOR
That's intense. To be honest,
seeing you grow really big and set
fire to a planet would be quite the
spectacle. But it looks like I'm
going to have to go with option B
where I bust out of these chains,
knock that tiara off your head, and
stash it away in Asgard's vault.
SURTUR
You cannot stop Ragnarok. Why fight
it?
Behind his back, Thor opens his hand. Sending out the SOS.
THOR
Because that's what heroes do.
Nothing happens. Thor appears annoyed at himself.
THOR (CONT'D)
Wait, sorry. I didn't time that
right.
(pause)
And, now!
BOOM! Thor's hammer Mjolnir CRASHES through the wall!
Thor BREAKS FREE from his chains, GRABS Mjolnir, spins, and
flies a distance away. He FLINGS Mjolnir back at Surtur,
smashing the giant in the face. Mjolnir returns.
SURTUR
You have made a grave mistake,
Odinson.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 5.
THE WALLS COME ALIVE! A seemingly infinite swarm of FIRE
DEMONS rally to Surtur's aid.
THOR
I make grave mistakes all the time.
Everything seems to work out.
In the shadows, a massive FIRE DRAGON ROARS.
The fire demons SURGE FORWARD. Thor backs up, HAMMERING
AWAY. He then leaps back, SPRINGBOARDS off the wall, and-
-LANDS HARD, SLAMMING Mjolnir down. The resulting shockwave
KNOCKS BACK THE LEGION OF FIRE DEMONS.
The Fire Dragon STRAINS against a chain leash.
Thor is now facing off with Surtur. Surtur thrusts his hands
at Thor, generating a humongous PROJECTILE WALL OF FIRE!
Thor SPINS Mjolnir so fast that it creates a kind of SHIELD.
The God of Thunder and the Fire Giant engage in ferocious
hand-to-hand combat. Each landing power shots, sending
sparks of both fire and electricity into the air.
Thor SLIPS behind Surtur and TAKES OUT his knees. Thor then
LAUNCHES HIGH into the air and summons a HUGE LIGHTNING BOLT.
Descending hard, he uses all his power to-
-LOP SURTUR'S HEAD OFF OF HIS BODY! Surtur's body DEFLATES
and COLLAPSES into a heap of charred bones.
Thor straps the crowned skull to his back. He turns to find-
-the army of Fire Demons regrouping as reinforcements flood
in, filling the space to capacity. Recognizing the threat,
Thor thrusts Mjolnir above his head.
THOR (CONT'D)
Heimdall. I know it's been a while,
but I could use a fast exit!
Nothing. Thor just stands there as the Fire Demons advance.
THOR (CONT'D)
...Heimdall?
4 INT. THE OBSERVATORY - SAME 4
Heimdall is nowhere to be found. Instead, we meet SKURGE.
He's bald, strong, mean looking, a little eager to be liked.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 6.
At the moment, Skurge is entertaining two ASGARDIAN WOMEN.
SKURGE
Heimdall was an idiot. This job
should have made him rich. Now,
the job ain't easy, but it does
have its benefits. The Bi-Frost
gives me access to everything the
Nine Realms have to offer. I mean
it's all mine for the taking.
(beat)
Behold...my stuff.
Skurge has drawn their attention to a pile of weapons and
treasures he has stashed off to the side.
He hefts up two M-16 assault rifles, trying to play it cool.
SKURGE (CONT'D)
I'm particularly fond of these. I
pulled `em out of a place on
Midgard called Texas. I even named
them. Des and Troy. You see, when
you put them together...they
destroy.
5 INT. SURTUR'S LAIR - CONTINUOUS 5
Having expected to have been Bi-Frosted out of there, Thor is
OVERRUN BY THE GIANT WAVE OF FIRE DEMONS!
The Fire Dragon BREAKS FREE of its chain.
Realizing he's in trouble, Thor TAKES OFF, rocketing up to-
6 EXT. MUSPELHEIM - CONTINUOUS 6
Thor CRASHES out of the ground and LANDS on a craggy surface.
Disoriented and singed from the fire demon onslaught.
Thor's cloak is on fire, and he frantically PATS OUT the
flames. He picks up Mjolnir, holds it up once more. Nothing.
THOR
Heimdall, come on.
THE GROUND SHAKES! Like an earthquake. Thor backs up as the
ground begins to give way all around him. And then-
-THE FEARSOME FIRE DRAGON BURSTS OUT OF THE GROUND! The
dragon opens its tremendous jaws for an ear-splitting roar...
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 7.
...but Thor STUFFS Mjolnir into its mouth and lets go.
THUD! The hammer DROPS, pinning the beast down by its bottom
jaw. It THRASHES and GROWLS, trying to break free.
THOR (CONT'D)
Stay.
(looks up to the sky:)
I'm running short on--
Thor notices that all around him the ground is CRUMBLING like
a field of sinkholes giving way to more snarling Fire Demons!
THOR (CONT'D)
-options.
Thor calls for Mjolnir and TAKES OFF. The dragon SCREECHES!
7 OMITTED 7
8 OMITTED 8
9 INT. THE OBSERVATORY - SAME 9
Skurge continues showing off for the ladies.
THOR (O.S.)
Heimdall?
Behind Skurge the Bi-Frost starts MOVING. One of the women
notices the Bi-Frost glowing.
ASGARDIAN WOMAN
Skurge, is that important?
Skurge turns and notices the Bi-Frost activity.
SKURGE
You girls are in for a treat.
Angle on Heimdall's sword, which has been sloppily cast aside
in another pile of "stuff." Skurge hastily runs and grabs it.
10 EXT. MUSPELHEIM - CONTINUOUS 10
Thor is FLYING at top speed, but that dragon is right on his
heels! The fire demons LAUNCH flaming projectiles from below!
Thor looks back, genuinely nervous. The dragon is OPENING
its jaws to swallow Thor whole when-
-Suddenly Bi-Frost OPENS! The portal surrounds Thor and
engulfs the dragon's head! In an instant, they're gone.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 8.
MAIN TITLE
11 INT. THE OBSERVATORY - MOMENTS LATER 11
Skurge has plunged Heimdall's sword into Bi-Frost.
BOOM! Thor EXPLODES out of the portal along with the severed
head of the dragon! SPLAT! Blood and guts RAIN DOWN on
Skurge and the two women, DRENCHING them with purple gore.
The dragon's head SLIDES slowly across the floor, coming to
rest right in front of the women who are frozen in shock.
The women SHRIEK and rush out of the Observatory. Thor
meanwhile is clean and staggering back to his feet. He looks
up to Skurge, who is wiping dragon guts off of himself.
SKURGE
Girls!
(beat)
Well well, look who decided to pop
in. Thanks for scaring away my
company and drenching my workplace
in brains.
THOR
Who are you?
SKURGE
Don't you remember? I'm Skurge.
(Thor doesn't)
We fought together on Vanaheim.
THOR
Right. Where's Heimdall?
SKURGE
That traitor. No one knows, he's a
fugitive of the throne.
THOR
Traitor?
SKURGE
Yeah, you see, Odin charged
Heimdall with negligence of duty,
but he disappeared before the
trial. Hard to catch a guy who can
see everything in the Universe.
Thor starts to say something, but then gives up. Instead he
starts towards the exit... but Skurge stands in his way.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 9.
THOR
Sure.
SKURGE
Hold on. I'm supposed to announce
your arrival.
Thor SPINS UP Mjolnir and takes off in a blur. Skurge starts
the loooong run down the Rainbow Bridge.
12 OMITTED 12
A13 EXT. THEATER ENTRANCE - DAY A13
THOR arrives with Surtur's skull.
There's a small crowd making its way through a threshold over
which stands a monumental statue of Loki, arms out-stretched
in the `savior' pose.
Confused, Thor turns to a theater patron.
THOR
What the hell is that?
13 EXT. ASGARD - ROYAL TERRACE - PATIO - MOMENTS LATER 13
LOKI falls into frame, GASPING FOR BREATH... although it's
not Loki. This is ACTOR LOKI and we're watching a STAGE PLAY.
In the background, a single musician plays the haunting score
from THOR: THE DARK WORLD on a pan flute.
Suddenly, ACTOR THOR leans into shot, holding Actor Loki.
ACTOR LOKI
Oh, brother. This is it. I take
my leave.
ACTOR THOR
You fool, you didn't listen!
ACTOR LOKI
I'm sorry.
ACTOR THOR
Lady Sif! Get help!
"Sif" awkwardly runs off. The "Warriors Three" watch sadly. A
small choir JOINS IN as the music builds to a CRESCENDO.
ACTOR SIF
Somebody help!
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 10.
In the middle of the audience we reveal ODIN, sitting upon a
chaise lounge, sipping wine and thoroughly enjoying the show.
Unseen, Thor arrives behind the audience and watches.
ACTOR LOKI
Sorry for all I've done.
ACTOR THOR
It's all right. Hold on.
ACTOR LOKI
I'm sorry I tried to rule Earth.
ACTOR THOR
They'd be lucky to have you.
ACTOR LOKI
I'm sorry about that thing with the
Tesseract. I just couldn't help
myself.
ACTOR THOR
I know.
ACTOR LOKI
I'm a trickster.
ACTOR THOR
So mischievous.
ACTOR LOKI
Sorry about that time I turned you
into a frog.
ACTOR THOR
It was a wonderful joke.
ODIN
(to no-one in particular)
Twas indeed hilarious.
ACTOR THOR
You are the savior of Asgard.
ACTOR LOKI
Tell my story.
ACTOR THOR
I will.
ACTOR LOKI
Build a statue for me.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 11.
ACTOR THOR
We will build a big statue for you.
ACTOR LOKI
With my helmet on, with the big
bendy horns.
ACTOR THOR
I will tell Father what you did
here today.
Odin mouths Actor Loki's final line along with him.
ACTOR LOKI
I didn't do it for him.
Actor Loki then "dies".
ACTOR THOR
Noooooo!!!
The brothers freeze in a TABLEAU as ACTOR ODIN steps forward.
ACTOR ODIN
And so Loki died of his wounds,
giving his life for ours. He
fought back those disgusting dark
elves. He brought peace to the
realm.
He takes a 4-YEAR-OLD BOY, PAINTED BLUE, into his arms.
ACTOR ODIN (CONT'D)
Loki, my boy...`Twas many moons ago
I found you on a frost-bitten
battlefield.
Thor watches, incredulous. He then notices that a woman next
to him is openly SOBBING at the play.
ACTOR ODIN (CONT'D)
On that day, I did not yet see in
you Asgard's savior. No. You were
merely a little blue baby icicle...
that melted this old fool's heart.
The crowd erupts in rapturous applause. The players bow. Odin
stands up, leading the crowd in this STANDING OVATION.
ODIN
Bravo! Bravo! Well done. Bravo.
THOR
Father.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 12.
Odin sees Thor taking a knee. Curses under his breath:
ODIN
Oh, shit.
(then, announcing)
My son! Thor has returned!
Greetings my boy.
Odin goes through a weird internal transformation. His
fluidity is replaced by a rigid and regal posture. He bats
away his maiden and turns to Thor, who stands up.
THOR
It's an interesting play. What's
it called?
ODIN
The Tragedy of Loki of Asgard. The
people wanted to commemorate him.
THOR
Indeed they should.
(provoking)
I like that statue. A lot better
looking than he was when he was
alive, though. A little less
weasely. Less greasy maybe.
Odin sours, masking his agitation. Thor holds up the skull.
THOR (CONT'D)
You know what this is?
ODIN (ADR)
The skull of Surtur? That's a
formidable weapon.
Thor approaches an E-Guard and hands it over.
THOR
Do me a favor. Lock this in a
vault so it doesn't turn into a
giant monster and destroy the whole
planet.
ODIN
So it's back to Midgard for you, is
it?
Thor starts YO-YOing Mjolnir, turns back to Odin.
THOR
Nope. I've been having this
reocurring dream lately.
(MORE)
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 13.
THOR (CONT'D)
Every night I see Asgard fall into
ruins...
ODIN
That's just a silly dream... Signs
of an overactive imagination.
THOR
Possibly... but then I decide to go
out there and investigate. And
what do I find, but the Nine Realms
completely in chaos. Enemies of
Asgard assembling, plotting our
demise, all while you, Odin, the
protector of those Nine Realms, are
sitting here in your bathrobe,
eating grapes.
ODIN
Well, it is best to respect our
neighbors' freedom.
THOR
Of course, the freedom to be
massacred.
ODIN
Yes, besides, I have been rather
busy myself.
THOR
Watching theatre.
ODIN
Board meetings, and security
council meetings...
THOR
You really going to make me do it?
ODIN
Do what?
Thor SPINS Mjolnir and then HURLS it off into the distance,
GRABS Odin by the back of the neck.
Odin's royal attendants GASP in shock. The Einherjar
bodyguards rush Thor, but he KICKS them away.
THOR
You know that nothing will stop
Mjolnir as it returns to my hand.
Mjolnir stops mid-air and starts ROCKETING BACK.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 14.
THOR (CONT'D)
Not even your face.
ODIN
You've gone quite mad. You'll be
executed for this!
Mjolnir approaches at a terrifying speed as Odin struggles.
THOR
Then I'll see you on the other
side...brother.
The jig is up. A shimmering illusion dissipates, revealing:
LOKI
Alright, I yield!
Thor DROPS Loki to the ground and catches Mjolnir. Loki
looks to Thor, hands up defensively. Skurge arrives on the
scene, a little late to warn Loki.
SKURGE
Behold! Thor..Odinson.
LOKI
You had one job! Just the one.
THOR
Where's Odin?
LOKI
You just couldn't stay away, could
you? Everything was fine without
you. Asgard was prospering
(gestures to the crowd)
You've ruined everything. Ask
them.
Those who aren't freaked out are becoming gradually angrier.
Thor advances on Loki, who backs up onto the chaise lounge.
THOR
Where's father? Did you kill him?
LOKI
You had what you wanted, you had
the independence you asked for!
Thor PRESSES Mjolnir onto Loki's chest.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 15.
LOKI (CONT'D)
Ow-ow-ow! Alright! I know exactly
where he is.
14 OMITTED 14
15 OMITTED 15
16 OMITTED 16
17 EXT. SHADY ACRES NURSING HOME - MANHATTAN - DAY 17
A NURSING HOME sign on a brick wall. Suddenly the wall
crumbles out of shot, revealing a demolition site.
Reveal Thor and Loki wearing street clothes. Thor carries an
umbrella, Loki is dressed in a weird avant-garde suit.
LOKI
I swear, I left him right here.
THOR
Right here on the sidewalk? Or
right there, where the building
that's being demolished? Great
planning.
LOKI
How was I supposed to know? Can't
see into the future. I'm not a
witch.
THOR
Then why do you dress like one?
LOKI
Hey.
THOR
I can't believe you're alive. I saw
you die. I mourned you, I cried for
you.
LOKI
I'm honored.
COLLEGE GIRL 2
Ask him.
COLLEGE GIRL 1
Hi. Would you mind taking a picture
with us?
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 16.
THOR
Sure.
(to Loki:)
Start figuring out where he is.
COLLEGE GIRL 1
Oh, my god.
COLLEGE GIRL 2
Sorry to hear that Jane dumped you.
THOR
She didn't dump me, you know. I
dumped her. It was a mutual
dumping.
Thor notices something going on around Loki.
THOR (CONT'D)
What's this, what are you doing!?
Loki looks down to see that the sidewalk has started to GLOW
BENEATH HIM! A circle of ancient symbols.
LOKI
This... isn't me.
WHOOMPF! Loki DROPS out of sight, vanishing through solid
concrete! Thor sees a CARD on the sidewalk where Loki was.
Thor pokes the business card.
THOR
Loki?
He picks up the card. It reads:
177A Bleecker Street
Thor picks up the card and - WHOOSH!
18 EXT. SANCTUM SANTORUM - DAY 18
Thor approaches 177A Bleecker Street.
He knocks ONCE, TWICE, and then WHOOSH!
19 INT. SANCTUM SANCTORUM UPSTAIRS PARLOR - CONTINUOUS 19
Thor is suddenly inside Doctor Strange's lair!
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 17.
STRANGE (O.S.)
Thor Odinson.
From a dark corner we glimpse a shape - DOCTOR STRANGE.
Levitating, he drifts towards Thor.
STRANGE (CONT'D)
God of Thunder.
Thor holds up the ratty umbrella, ready to defend himself.
STRANGE (CONT'D)
You can put down the umbrella.
Thor gives Strange a sideways look but then sets his umbrella
down. When he looks back up, the environment is furnished.
THOR
So earth has wizards now?
STRANGE
The preferred term is "Master of
the Mystic Arts."
THOR
Alright wizard, who are you? Why
should I care?
STRANGE
My name is Doctor Stephen Strange
and I have some questions for you.
Take a seat.
Thor and Strange are now sitting in high-backed chairs.
STRANGE (CONT'D)
Tea?
Thor now has a cup of tea in his hand.
THOR
I don't drink tea.
STRANGE
What do you drink?
THOR
Not tea.
Thor now has a stein of beer in his hand. He drinks it
throughout the scene, but it always stays full.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 18.
STRANGE
So I keep a watch list of
individuals and beings from other
realms that may be a threat to this
world. Your adopted brother Loki
is one of these beings.
THOR
He's a worthy inclusion.
STRANGE
Then why bring him here?
THOR
We're looking for my father.
STRANGE
So. If you were to tell you where
Odin was, all parties concerned
would promptly return to Asgard?
THOR
Promptly.
DR. STRANGE
Great. Then I'll help you.
THOR
If you knew where he was, why
didn't you call me?
DR. STRANGE
I have to tell you, he was adamant
that he not be disturbed. Your
father said he had chosen to remain
in exile.
(beat)
And you don't have a phone.
THOR
No, I don't have a phone, but you
could have sent an electronic
letter. It's called an email.
STRANGE
Yeah, do you have a computer?
THOR
No. What for?
(beat)
Anyway, my father is no longer in
exile. So if you could tell me
where he is, I can take him home.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 19.
DR. STRANGE
Gladly. He's in Norway.
Strange stands up and suddenly they are standing by a book-
case. Strange takes down an ancient book, flips through it.
STRANGE
I'm just seeing whether this
incantation requires any Asgardian
modifications.
Thor reaches out to the bookcase to steady himself.
STRANGE (CONT'D)
Nope.
Suddenly they are both across the room at Strange's work
station. Because Thor was touching the bookcase, he has
magically brought it across the room as well.
STRANGE (CONT'D)
Oh, we don't need that.
Suddenly Thor is back across the room. Books fall off the
shelf and Thor's beer spills.
He is queasy and unsteady from the teleporting.
THOR
Will you stop doing that?
STRANGE
I need just one strand of your
hair.
THOR
Let me explain something, my hair
is not to be meddled wi-!
Strange is behind Thor, he plucks a strand of hair.
Strange extends the hair, infuses it with magic, does a few
gestures that create a BRIGHT LIGHT and suddenly-
A20 INT. SANCTUM SANCTORUM - FRONT STAIRCASE - CONTINUOUS A20
Bottom of the stairs. Strange is standing. Thor is rolling
down the stairs. A magic portal leading into a peaceful
meadow has opened beside Strange.
THOR
We could have just walked.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 20.
DR. STRANGE
(re: the portal)
He's waiting for you.
THOR
All right.
STRANGE
Don't forget your umbrella.
THOR
Yes.
Thor extends his arm and holds out his hand. Crashing noises
are heard. Lots of crashing noises.
THOR (CONT'D)
Sorry
Finally the umbrella flies into his hand.
THOR (CONT'D)
I suppose I'll need my brother
back.
DR. STRANGE
Yeah, right.
Suddenly we hear SCREAMING.
From above, LOKI drops out of a portal. He LANDS HARD on the
floor and then STAGGERS to his feet. On edge, confused.
LOKI
...I have been falling...for thirty
minutes!
DR. STRANGE
(to Thor:)
You can handle him from here.
THOR
Yeah of course.
(they shake hands)
Thank you very much for your help.
STRANGE
Good luck.
LOKI
Handle me? Who are you?
THOR
Loki.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 21.
Loki DRAWS a dagger, ready to attack Strange.
LOKI
..you think you're some kind of
sorcerer? Don't think for one
minute, you second-rate...
DR. STRANGE
Bye-bye.
Strange GESTURES with both hands and-
-WHOOSH! PULLS the magic portal over them.
Just like that, Thor and Loki are gone.
20 OMITTED 20
21 EXT. CLIFFS - DAY 21
Beautiful, undisturbed nature. We hear the ocean nearby.
LOKI lands on the ground, portal closes behind them.
THOR
Father?
A lone figure stands at the other side of the meadow at the
cliff's edge, waves CRASHING below.
It is ODIN. He's dressed plainly in humble human clothes.
The boys approach him quickly.
ODIN
Look at this place. It's beautiful.
THOR
Father, it's us.
ODIN
My sons. I've been waiting for
you.
Loki is surprised to hear Odin call him his son.
THOR
I know. We've come to take you
home.
ODIN
Home, yes. Your mother, she calls
me. Do you hear it?
Thor fires a look at Loki, who holds up his hands in defense.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 22.
THOR
Loki, lift your magic.
Odin turns to Loki, who stiffens. But Odin smiles.
ODIN
Took me quite a while to break free
from your spell. Frigga would have
been proud.
Loki is moved by this gesture. He looks over to see Thor
staring at him, anger building.
Odin puts a hand on Thor's shoulder, calming him.
ODIN (CONT'D)
Come and sit with me. I don't have
much time.
Odin sits, out of breath, weak. His sons sit beside him.
THOR
I know that we failed you, but we
can make this right.
ODIN
I failed you.
(beat)
It is upon us...Ragnarok.
THOR
No, I've stopped Ragnarok. I put
an end to Surtur.
ODIN
No. It has already begun. She's
coming. My life was all that held
her back, but my time has come. I
cannot keep her away any longer.
THOR
Father, who are you talking about?
ODIN
The Goddess of Death. Hela. My
first born.
(faces Thor)
Your sister.
That hits Thor hard. Loki can't believe what he's hearing.
THOR
...what?
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 23.
ODIN
Her violent appetites grew beyond
my control. I couldn't stop her,
so I imprisoned her. Locked her
away. She draws her strength from
Asgard...and once she gets there,
her powers will be limitless.
THOR
Whatever she is, we can stop her.
We can face her together.
ODIN
(takes Thor's hand)
No we won't. I'm on a different
path now. This you must face
alone.
Odin looks into Thor's eyes, struggling to breathe.
ODIN (CONT'D)
I love you my sons.
For the briefest of instances, father and sons share a quiet
moment together. Tears well in Thor's eyes.
ODIN (CONT'D)
Look at that.
Ethereal sun-rays stream down upon the ocean.
ODIN (CONT'D)
Remember this place. Home.
A warm glow washes over Thor's face and he turns to see that-
-ODIN IS DISSIPATING INTO STARDUST. THE ALLFATHER HAS DIED.
A moment as the brothers separately mourn for Odin.
The sky above DARKENS and THE WIND PICKS UP.
Thor stands and turns toward Loki, his eyes burning with
rage. Loki takes a step back.
LOKI
Brother.
Thor faces Loki. Electricity CRACKLES at Thor's hands.
THOR
This was your doing.
CRACK! Behind them a black portal SPLITS OPEN!
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 24.
Thor SLAMS DOWN his umbrella, transforming into his Asgardian
armor (with Mjolnir). Loki changes into his armor as well.
A piercing scream cuts the air as a figure is hurtled out of
the portal, crashing out of this dimensional rift is HELA.
Hela takes a second to consider her surroundings. Then:
HELA
So he's gone?
(beat)
That's a shame. I would've liked
to have seen that.
A tense moment as they stare each other down.
THOR
You must be Hela. I'm Thor, son of
Odin.
HELA
Really, you don't look like him.
LOKI
Perhaps we can reach an
arrangement.
HELA
You sound like him.
Loki shifts nervously. Thor's grip tightens on Mjolnir.
HELA (CONT'D)
Kneel.
LOKI
Beg your pardon?
Hela MANIFESTS a pitch black blade.
HELA
Kneel...before your Queen.
THOR
I don't think so.
Thor winds up and HURLS Mjolnir at Hela...
- THUD - the mighty hammer comes to a cold stop, against
Hela's hand.
Thor is shocked. He stretches out his hands, trying to call
Mjolnir back to him.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 25.
The hammer trembles in Hela's hand, like a mini game of tug-o-
war. But ultimately Hela keeps possession.
THOR (CONT'D)
It's not possible.
HELA
Darling, you have no idea what's
possible.
HELA SHATTERS THOR'S HAMMER.
The blast of Mjolnir's destruction sends a wave of energy
through Thor and Loki who brace themselves against the
impact.
Thor is stupefied. In shock. He looks up to see Hela is
running her hands back over her head to create the terrifying
battle headdress.
Loki's reaction is more panic. He stands and calls up:
LOKI
Bring us back!
THOR
No!!
Hela CHARGES Thor and Loki as-
-WHOOSH! The Bi-Frost envelopes all of them.
22 INT. BI-FROST - CONTINUOUS 22
Thor and Loki ZOOM UPWARDS, held inside this celestial beam
warping them towards Asgard. Loki and Thor look down to
see... Hela is in the Bi-Frost, behind them and CATCHING UP.
Loki turns and throws TWO DAGGERS at her. They find their
mark, stalling her for a second. But she PLOWS RIGHT THROUGH
Loki, KNOCKING HIM OUT OF THE BI-FROST. Gone in an instant.
THOR
Loki!
Hela projects a jet black grappling hook and GRABS HOLD of
Thor. Drawing him to her, preparing to finish him off. Thor
pulls up his legs, and KICKS Hela with both feet. This
effectively dislodges him from her grasp but also...
...KNOCKS THOR OUT OF THE BI-FROST! Now both he and Loki are
gone. If they aren't dead, then God knows where they went.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 26.
23 INT. THE OBSERVATORY - CONTINUOUS 23
VOLSTAGG has a grip on Heimdall's sword, manning Bi-Frost's
controls. Behind him FANDRAL is overseeing Skurge, who is
mopping up the dragon guts.
BOOM! Hela emerges with thunderous impact. Fandral and
Volstagg draw their weapons, preparing to engage.
VOLSTAGG
Who are you!? What have you done
with Thor?
Hela fires TWO BLACK DAGGERS, each one dropping its target to
the ground. Hela then walks forward and-
HELA
I'm Hela.
-BRUTALLY KILLS FANDRAL AND VOLSTAGG!
Hela sees Skurge. Approaches calmly, a vision of death.
With Hela only a few feet from him, Skurge cowers. Pause.
SKURGE
I'm just a janitor.
Skurge ever-so-slightly peers up at her.
HELA
You look like a smart boy with good
survival instincts. How would you
like a job?
Hela looks out upon Asgard as Skurge rises behind her.
24 EXT. ASGARD - THE MOUNTAINS - SAME 24
A mysterious HOODED FIGURE watches Hela's arrival at the
Observatory and begins a steady descent towards the city.
25 EXT. SAKAAR - THE WASTELAND SHORE - DAY 25
SUPER WIDE: A sky full of WORMHOLES. Thor, only a spec at
this distance, SHOOTS out of one of these wormholes. He HITS
the surface, causing a CLOUD of dust.
Find Thor on his back surrounded by strange colorful space
wreckage. Looking up, Thor sees a large metal object falling
from a different wormhole! He rolls out of the way. THUD!
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 27.
Thor runs up a dune to get away from the shower of debris.
Thor reaches the top of the dune and finds himself looking
down on A BEACH in a strange WASTELAND. Camera scans a filthy
dune littered with SPACE JUNK.
Out across the OCEAN he notices A NIGHTMARE WORMHOLE - a
giant open cylinder of whirling smoke and lightning storms.
A loud noise draws Thor's attention to a HUGE RECTANGULAR
"SCRAPPER" SHIP hauling a crashed SPACE VESSEL out of the
water. Beneath the ship are various SCRAPPERS, masked
humanoids. The ship is BLASTING WEIRD ALIEN MUSIC.
A Scrapper notices Thor, then signals to his crew.
LEAD SCRAPPER
Are you a fighter or are you food?
THOR
I'm just passing through.
LEAD SCRAPPER
It is food. On your knees.
Thor reaches out to summon Mjolnir. A reflex. Nothing.
The LEAD SCRAPPER levels a MAGNO-RIFLE at Thor and WHAP! A
solid metal projectile KNOCKS Thor flat on his back. More
Scrappers attack, throwing nets and firing more projectiles.
Thor tries to swat them away but they keep coming. The rest
of the scrappers move in with iron bats and clubs.
WHOOSH! A second ship arrives, landing nearby. It's cool,
sleek, and dangerous, deserving of its name: WARSONG. It is
also BLASTING DIFFERENT WEIRD ALIEN MUSIC.
The FRONT of Warsong FLIPS OPEN and a GANGPLANK extends down
to the ground. The scrappers stop and stare as we TRACK IN to
a HERO REVEAL of SCRAPPER #142 (S142 for short) - a beautiful
and ruthless asskicker.
S142 lifts a half-empty bottle to her lips and CHUGS it. She
finishes the bottle and smashes it on the side of her ship.
SCRAPPER #142
He's MINE.
She walks down the gangplank... before veering off course and
FALLING straight off into a pile of TRASH. She's PLASTERED.
The Scrappers shrug and start hauling Thor away.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 28.
SCRAPPER #142 (CONT'D)
Wait!
S142 staggers to her feet, takes a deep breath. She holds on
to a piece of junk as support - some dead beast. Thor
continues to struggle with his captors, tangled in nets.
SCRAPPER #142 (CONT'D)
Wait! He's mine. So if you want
him, you go through me.
The Scrappers start brandishing their weapons.
SCRAPPER
But we've already got him.
S142 CLANGS her metal gauntlets together which activate.
SCRAPPER #142
Alright then I guess I go through
you.
LEAD SCRAPPER
More food.
She holds out her fists as if she's operating machinery...
...Warsong WHIRS to life. S142 clenches her fists and we hear
a horrible SCREECHING NOISE as Warsong OPENS FIRE.
She sweeps her arms out in an arc, the spray of gunfire
lasting THREE SECONDS. She bangs her fists again, sending the
ship into IDLE MODE. The Scrappers are now little more than
tiny pieces of litter covering the beach.
Thor is fixated on this beautiful murderer approaching. One
final HUGE Scrapper comes at her with a bat. S142 casually
GRABS this Scrapper and HURLS him up into the air behind her.
THOR
Thank you.
From her belt S142 FLICKS a small glowing disc which LODGES
into Thor's NECK. Far in the background, the Scrapper she
threw finally HITS the ground with a loud THUD.
She holds up a fob device and presses the button - the disc
blinks and Thor is filled with the pain of a thousand
screaming squirrels. He hits the ground, stunned.
S142 DRAGS Thor towards her ship.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 29.
30 INT. WARSONG SHIP - DAY 30
Thor's face SMUSHED up against glass. His eyes are open.
Thor's POV - THE CAPITAL - an eclectic city composed of
salvaged items from all over the universe.
Thor is lying in a sort of small GLASS HOLDING CELL beneath
Warsong's COCKPIT. He looks up to see S142 piloting the ship.
Thor's eyes lock in on her belt, specifically the fob device
she used to activate the Obedience Disk/debilitate him.
SCRAPPER #142
This is Scrapper 142. I need
clearance and an audience with the
boss. I've got something special.
THOR
Hey! Where are you taking me?
S142 ignores him, takes a swig from the bottle, and then
nonchalantly UNCLIPS the fob from her belt.
THOR (CONT'D)
Answer me! Hey! I am Thor, son of
Odin. I need to get back to
Asgard.
SCRAPPER #142
Many apologies, your majesty.
S142 ZAPS him and guides her ship towards a COLOSSAL TOWER.
26 EXT. OUTSKIRTS OF ASGARD - DAY 26
CLOSE ON: Hela, headdress retracted, hair down, her beautiful
face fully visible. We do not see who she is talking to.
HELA
It's come to my attention that you
don't know who I am.
REVEAL THE ARMIES OF ASGARD FACING DOWN HELA.
Standing in front is HOGUN, sword and shield out.
HELA (CONT'D)
I am Hela, Odin's first born,
Commander of the legions of Asgard,
the rightful heir to the throne,
and the Goddess of Death.
(pause for effect)
(MORE)
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 30.
HELA (CONT'D)
My father is dead. As are the
princes. You're welcome.
(then:)
We were once the seat of absolute
power in the Cosmos. Our supremacy
was unchallenged, yet Odin stopped
at Nine Realms. Our destiny is to
rule over all others. And I am
here to restore that power. Kneel
before me...and rise into the ranks
of my great conquest.
THE E-GUARDS GET INTO ATTACK FORMATION.
HOGUN
Whoever you are... whatever you've
done, surrender now! Or we will
show you know mercy.
HELA
Whoever I am? Did you listen to a
word I said?
HOGUN
This is your last warning!
HELA
I thought you'd be happy to see me.
Hela forms her headdress.
HELA (CONT'D)
Fine.
The Asgardian archers LOOSE DOZENS OF ARROWS, but-
-Hela advances confidently, DESTROYS the SHIPS and SOARS INTO
THE EINHERJAR! In a symphony of spectacular terror, Hela
proceeds to DECIMATE the entire regiment. A tornado of
carnage, a legendary massacre.
27 EXT. BELOW THE RAINBOW BRIDGE - SAME 27
While Hela slaughters up above, we tilt up from a boat,
moored at the base of the Observatory, to see the mysterious
figure from earlier is now SCALING the rocks towards the top.
28 INT. THE OBSERVATORY - CONTINUOUS 28
Now silhouetted in the entrance way, the figure scans the
Observatory. His gaze falls on-
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 31.
-Bi-Frost's controls. Specifically Heimdall's sword.
29 EXT. OUTSKIRTS OF ASGARD - CONTINUOUS 29
It's eerily quiet. CLOSE on Hela scanning the battlefield.
100+ slain Einherjar at her feet.
ANGLE on Skurge as he steps forward - awe, admiration, fear.
HELA
Oh, I've missed this. Still, it's
a shame. Good soldiers dying for
nothing...all because they couldn't
see the future. Sad.
(then she sees:)
Oh! Look, still alive.
Reveal Hogun, severely injured but staggering to his feet,
resilient.
HELA (CONT'D)
Change of heart?
Hogun draws a dagger as a last ditch attack.
HOGUN
Go back to whatever cave you crept
out of you evil demoness!
Hela IMPALES Hogun on a spike. She turns to Skurge.
HELA
Let's go see my palace.
Skurge stares at Hogun before following Hela towards the
palace.
31 OMITTED 31
A32 INT. DARK TUNNEL - DAY A32
THOR, strapped to the chair, suddenly finds himself slowly
moving forward. After a beat-
-the walls LIGHT UP and a SOOTHING VOICE speaks to him.
SOOTHING VOICE (V.O.)
Fear not, for you are found. You
are home, and there is no going
back. No one leaves this place.
Thor STRUGGLES against his restraints.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 32.
SOOTHING VOICE (V.O.)
But what is this place? The answer
in Sakaar.
The tunnel walls show images of Sakaar's place in the Cosmos.
SOOTHING VOICE (V.O.)
Surrounded by cosmic gateways,
Sakaar lives on the edge of the
known and unknown.
Images of the wormholes that cover Sakaar's atmosphere.
SOOTHING VOICE (V.O.)
It is the collection point for all
lost and unloved things. Like you.
But here on Sakaar, you are
significant. You are valuable.
Here, you are loved.
THOR
What...the hell?
SOOTHING VOICE (V.O.)
And no one loves you more than the
Grandmaster.
Images of the Grandmaster, in silhouette, arriving on Sakaar.
SOOTHING VOICE (V.O.)
He is the original. The first
lost, and the first found. The
creator of Sakaar and the father of
the Contest of Champions.
Images of the arena where aliens battle to the death.
SOOTHING VOICE (V.O.)
Where once you were nothing, now
you are something. You are the
property of the Grandmaster.
(then:)
Congratulations! You will meet the
Grandmaster in five seconds.
Images around the tunnel begin speeding up. Chaos, violence,
and confusion mixed in with Grandmaster's face.
Thor, already bewildered, looks on the verge of panic.
SOOTHING VOICE (V.O.)
Prepare yourself. Prepare
yourself. You are now meeting the
Grandmaster.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 33.
Thor SCREAMS!
32 INT. GRANDMASTER'S CHAMBERS - CONTINUOUS 32
Suddenly Thor is somewhere else, surrounded weirdos and
insanely dressed palace guards.
His scream dies down self-consciously.
A musical beat PLAYS in the background.
THE GRANDMASTER, a tall mysterious man in golden robes. He is
looking right at us. He doesn't know what to make of us. He's
curious, thrilled, revolted, and titillated.
Pulling back we see TOPAZ, his trusty guard, at his side. Two
GOLDEN LADIES loiter off to the side. Other strange guests
can be seen in the background. Grandmaster just stares.
S142 stands beside Grandmaster. Finally:
GRANDMASTER
He's wonderful.
(then:)
It is a he?
Reveal S142 standing beside Thor.
SCRAPPER #142
It's a he.
GRANDMASTER
Yeah. I love when you come to visit
142, you bring me the best stuff.
(to Topaz:)
Whenever we get to talking, Topaz,
about Scrapper 142...what do I
always say? "She is the..." and it
starts with a B.
TOPAZ
Trash.
GRANDMASTER
No, not trash. Were you waiting
just to call her that? It doesn't
start with a "B."
TOPAZ
Booze hag.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 34.
GRANDMASTER
I'm so sorry. No, "best." I was
thinking about "best."
(to S142:)
Because I always say you're the
best. She brought me my precious
beloved Champion, you know.
TOPAZ
You say that every time she's here.
GRANDMASTER
What have you brought today? Tell
me.
SCRAPPER #142
A contender.
THOR
A what?
GRANDMASTER
I need to go closer. I want a
closer look at this. Can you take
us closer? Thank you.
Grandmaster advances on Thor. Examining him closely and
strangely. Then:
GRANDMASTER (CONT'D)
Pay this lady.
THOR
Just wait a damn minute. I'm not
for sale.
Using all his might, Thor breaks out of his shackles, but-
-S142 ZAPS him again. Paralyzed by superheated veins.
GRANDMASTER
Man. He is a fighter.
SCRAPPER #142
I'd take 10 million.
TOPAZ
Tell her she's dreaming.
GRANDMASTER
For heaven's sake, transfer the
units.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 35.
Topaz transfers S142 the units. Without sympathy or ceremony,
S142 exits.
THOR
You'll pay for this!
SCRAPPER #142
No, I got paid for this.
Thor claws at the obedience disk, trying to RIP IT OUT.
He gets some separation from his skin, but the disk is
causing him even more pain. Thor eventually has to let go.
Grandmaster holds up HIS OWN fob device and uses it like a
wand to guide Thor's HOVER CHAIR, which follows Grandmaster
around as he speaks.
GRANDMASTER
Here's what I wanna know. Who are
you?
THOR
I am the God of THUNDER!!!
Thor THRUSTS his arms into the air but only a tiny bit of
static electricity POPS within Thor's hands.
GRANDMASTER
Wow. I didn't hear any thunder,
but out of your fingers, was that
like...sparkles?
TOPAZ
We located your cousin.
GRANDMASTER
Oh good!
(to Thor:)
Yeah, come on. I think you're gonna
like this.
Grandmaster moves Thor's chair to another section where-
-COUSIN CARLO is waiting. He's strapped to a chair like
Thor, and he is terrified.
GRANDMASTER (CONT'D)
There he is. Hey, cuz. We almost
couldn't find you. What, have you
been hiding?
Cousin Carlo looks at Thor, cowering in fear.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 36.
THOR
Hi.
Carlo only further weeps.
GRANDMASTER
So...
COUSIN CARLO
Please. I'm sorry.
GRANDMASTER
Carlo... I pardon you.
COUSIN CARLO
Thank you. Thank you.
GRANDMASTER
You're officially pardoned...from
life.
Grandmaster casually takes Topaz's Sakaarian Guard staff and
JABS it into his cousin's mid-section-
-CAUSING ALL OF HIS FLESH TO MELT OFF HIS SKELETON!
Carlo SHRIEKS IN PAIN before his vocal cords melt. Thor
looks on, in shock.
THOR
Oh, my god!
Liquid Carlo spreads towards Grandmaster.
GRANDMASTER
I'm stepping in it. I'm stepping
in it. Look out!
THOR
(repulsed)
Oh, the smell.
GRANDMASTER
What does it smell like?
TOPAZ
Burnt toast.
GRANDMASTER
What happened to my manners? I
haven't properly introduced myself.
Come on. Follow me.
Grandmaster gives Topaz back her staff.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 37.
Grandmaster and Thor arrive at a space where A GROUP OF
MUSICIANS PLAY STRANGE INSTRUMENTS (the source of the music
thus far). Grandmaster joins them, still speaking to Thor.
Grandmaster begins PLAYING a strange piano-like contraption,
riffing a melody over the existing music.
GRANDMASTER (CONT'D)
My name is Grandmaster. I preside
over a little harlequinade called
the Contest of Champions. People
come from far and wide to
unwillingly participate in it. And
you, my friend, might just be part
of the new cast. What do you say
to that?
THOR
We're not friends, and I don't give
a shit about your games! I'm going
back to Asgard!
GRANDMASTER
(amused)
Ass-gard?
(then:)
One, two, three, four.
Grandmaster really gets into his PLAYING. Grandmaster's
guards and VIP guests start MOVING TO THE MUSIC.
Thor takes a moment to look around at this bizarre spectacle
unfolding around him. In doing so, he zeroes in on one
particular group of VIPS, specifically...
...LOKI! He's lounging and dressed in Sakaarian garb.
LOKI
There was a wormhole in space and
time beneath me. At that moment, I
let go.
THOR
Loki!? Loki! Over here!
Loki notices Thor. Blanches a little. Sidles closer so as
to speak to Thor without looking like he's speaking to Thor.
LOKI
Excuse me one second.
THOR
Loki!
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 38.
Loki hustles over to Thor, SHUSHING him.
LOKI
What? You're alive?
THOR
Yes, of course I'm alive.
LOKI
What are you doing here?
THOR
What do you mean, what am I doing?
I'm stuck in this stupid chair.
Where's your chair?
LOKI
I didn't get a chair.
THOR
Get me out of this one.
LOKI
I can't.
THOR
What?
LOKI
I've made friends with this man.
He's called the Grandmaster.
THOR
Oh, he's crazy!
LOKI
I've gained his favor.. The Bi-
Frost brought me out here weeks
ago.
THOR
Weeks ago? I just got here.
Suddenly Grandmaster is right next to them.
GRANDMASTER
What are you whispering about?
Both Thor and Loki react, startled.
GRANDMASTER (CONT'D)
Time works real different around
these parts.
(MORE)
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 39.
GRANDMASTER (CONT'D)
On any other world, I'd be like,
millions of years old. But here on
Sakaar...
Grandmaster beholds himself. Then turns to Loki. A truly
uncomfortable silence.
GRANDMASTER (CONT'D)
In any case, you know this... You
call yourself Lord of Thunder?
THOR
God of Thunder. Tell him.
LOKI
I've never met this man in my life.
THOR
He's my brother.
LOKI
Adopted.
GRANDMASTER
Is he any kind of a fighter?
Loki shrugs, gives the universal gesture for "so-so."
THOR
You take this thing out of my neck
and I'll show you.
GRANDMASTER
Now listen to that. He's
threatening me. Hey, Sparkles,
here's the deal. If you wanna get
back to Ass-place, Assberg...
THOR
Asgard.
GRANDMASTER
Any contender who defeats my
champion, their freedom they shall
win.
THOR
Fine. Then point me in the
direction of whoever's ass I have
to kick.
GRANDMASTER
That's what I call, contender!
Direction would be this way, Lord.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 40.
THOR
Loki!
Guards arrive. They haul Thor up and escort him out.
33 OMITTED 33
34 INT. THE ARENA - GLADIATOR CELLS - NIGHT 34
Thor is shoved into a spacious cell where other alien
prisoners are lurking in the back.
The thick cell door SLAMS SHUT behind Thor. Thor gets up and
immediately begins THROWING his shoulder into the door. The
door doesn't budge, not even a little.
Behind him, KORG, a hulking Kronan rock alien, speaks up.
KORG
Hey! Take it easy man!
(Thor looks back)
Over here. The pile of rocks
waving at you. Yeah I'm actually a
thing, I'm a being. Allow me to
introduce myself, my name is Korg.
I'm kind of like the leader in
here. I'm made of rocks, as you
can see, but don't let that
intimidate you. You don't need to
be afraid unless you're made of
scissors.
(GIGGLES to himself)
Just a little rock-paper-scissor
joke for you. This is my very good
friend over here, Miek. He's an
insect and has knives for hands.
MIEK, a slug alien inside a robot exoskeleton, says hello by
doing some karate moves.
THOR
You're a Kronan, aren't you?
KORG
That I am.
THOR
How'd you end up in here?
KORG
Well, I tried to start a revolution
but didn't print enough pamphlets,
so hardly anyone turned up.
(MORE)
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 41.
KORG (CONT'D)
Except for my mom and her
boyfriiend, who I hate. As
punishment, I was forced to be in
here and become a gladiator. Bit
of a promotional disaster.
(secretive)
But I'm actually organizing another
revolution. I don't know if you'd
be interested in something like
that. Do you reckon you'd be
interested?
Thor tries to run ahead down the circle and loops back around
behind Korg.
THOR
How did you...
KORG
Yeah, no. This whole thing is a
circle. But not a real circle,
more like a freaky circle.
THOR
This doesn't make any sense.
KORG
No, nothing makes sense here. The
only thing that does make sense, is
that nothing makes sense.
THOR
Has anyone here fought the
Grandmaster's Champion?
KORG
Doug has. Doug!
(realizes)
Oh, right, Doug's dead. That's
right. Everyone who fights the
Grandmaster's champion perishes.
THOR
What about you? You're made of
rocks.
KORG
Perishable rocks.
(a pebble FALLS OFF)
There you go. Another one gone.
Yeah, no, I just do the smaller
fights, warm up the crowd and
whatnot. Wait. You're not gonna
face him, are you?
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 42.
THOR
Yes I am. Fight him, win, and get
the hell out of this place.
KORG
That's exactly what Doug used to
say. See you later, new Doug.
Korg walks away and approaches Miek.
A35 EXT. ASGARD - STREETS - SUNSET A35
The streets of Asgard are cold and silent, save for the
occasional distant sounds and screams of a city under siege.
35 OMITTED 35
A36 INT. THRONE ROOM - CONTINUOUS A36
Moving down the throne room corridor we see-
-SEVERAL DEAD EINHERJAR GUARDS.
One guy is still alive, desperately trying to crawl away.
SHLNK! A black blade finishes him off.
Reveal HELA and SKURGE looking down at the carnage.
Hela directs her attention to FRESCOS ON THE CEILING. Like
the Sistine Chapel, except these depict Asgard's shining
influence on the Nine Realms. Bountiful harvests, shepherds
with full flocks, common folk throwing parades for Asgard's
army, etc.
HELA
Does no one remember me?
(awaiting an answer)
Has no one been taught our history?
Look at these lies. Goblets and
garden parties? Peace treaties?
Hela leads them towards the throne.
HELA (CONT'D)
Odin... proud to have it... ashamed
of how he got it.
Hela FIRES SPIKES into the ceiling, RIPPING DOWN plaster.
Beneath the surface are older Frescos. These ones are far
more dark and sinister.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 43.
Soldiers in battle. Blood. A giant war wolf. Young Odin
and young Hela. Slaves building the palace.
Skurge is at least somewhat disturbed by this.
HELA (CONT'D)
We were unstoppable. I was his
weapon in the conquest that built
Asgard's empire. One by one, the
realms became ours.
Hela turns from the murals to address Skurge.
HELA (CONT'D)
But then, simply because my
ambition outgrew his...he banished
me, caged me, locked me away like
an animal. Before that, Asgard's
warriors were honored, their bodies
buried as heroes beneath this very
place.
Hela beckons Skurge to follow her.
B36 INT. ODIN'S VAULT - CONTINUOUS B36
Hela enters the vault and descends the stairs towards the
magical items.
SKURGE
Odin's treasures.
SKURGE follows her. Hela walks towards the Infinity Gauntlet.
HELA
Fake.
Hela KNOCKS the gauntlet off its pedestal.
HELA (CONT'D)
Most of the stuff in here is fake.
Next: The Casket of Ancient Winter.
HELA (CONT'D)
Or weak.
Next: Surtur's skull.
HELA (CONT'D)
Smaller than I thought it would be.
Next: The Tesseract. She hesitates:
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 44.
HELA (CONT'D)
That's not bad?
(notices:)
But this... The Eternal Flame.
THE ETERNAL FLAME flickers in its chalice.
Hela DIGS HER HAND INTO THE ETERNAL FLAME. She pulls her
hand out now cupping GREEN FIRE, like a torch.
Hela approaches a large circular RUNE ETCHING on the floor.
Hela manifests a huge CLAW HAMMER. She SMASHES THROUGH THE
RUNES ON THE FLOOR, creating a gaping chasm.
She looks at Skurge.
HELA (CONT'D)
Want to see what true power looks
like?
Hela looks down into the darkness below.
With her hand aflame, Hela JUMPS down into the chasm!
C36 INT. HIDDEN ASGARDIAN CATACOMBS - DAY C36
Hela LANDS like a bad ass.
Dust settles. The light of Hela's hand torch reveals a stone
crypt. An ornate burial place for the heroes of Old Asgard.
We can see countless rotted skeletons in badass ancient
Asgardian armor. Hela's regiment.
Among them, A MASSIVE WOLF'S SKELETON. TERRIFYING AND
MONSTROUS, COLOSSAL CHAINS AROUND THE BONES OF ITS PAWS.
FENRIS.
Hela approaches Fenris' skeleton.
HELA
Fenris. My darling, what have they
done to you?
She lifts her flaming hand above her head. She slams her hand
into the ground.
HELA (CONT'D)
With the Eternal Flame, you are
reborn!
The fire spreads out, covering Fenris and Hela's old army.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 45.
As the fire covers the skeletons, they SHUDDER TO LIFE.
HELA (CONT'D)
I've missed you. I've missed you
all.
HELA'S BUTCHERS, rise up before their commander.
ABOVE: Skurge looks down, worried.
BELOW: A sinister light returns to Fenris's eyes as he
stands proudly before his master, allowing her to pet the fur
of his terrifying face.
C36A INT. THE ARENA - GLADIATOR CELLS - NIGHT C36A
Thor sits against the wall. Quietly praying.
THOR
Odin, I bid you take your place in
the halls of Valhalla...
(then:)
Where the brave shall live forever.
Nor shall we mourn but rejoice-
THOR (CONT'D) LOKI (O.S.)
-for those that have died the -for those that have died the
glorious death. glorious death.
Reveal Loki standing across the cell. Thor gives him a hard
look.
LOKI (CONT'D)
It hurts, doesn't it? Being lied
to. Being told you're one thing and
then learning it's all a fiction.
Thor picks up some stones that have fallen from Korg's leg
and casually starts throwing them through Loki's illusion.
LOKI (CONT'D)
You didn't think I'd really come
and see you, did you? This place
is disgusting.
Thor throws another stone through Loki.
LOKI (CONT'D)
Does this mean you don't want my
help?
Thor throws another stone through Loki.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 46.
LOKI (CONT'D)
Look, I couldn't jeopardize my
position with Grandmaster, it took
me time to win his trust. He's a
lunatic, but he can be amenable.
Thor throws another stone through Loki. Disinterested.
LOKI (CONT'D)
What I'm telling you is, you could
join me at the Grandmaster's side.
Perhaps, in time, an accident
befalls the Grandmaster, and
then...
Loki gestures: "we take over."
Thor throws another stone through Loki. Bored.
LOKI (CONT'D)
You're not seriously thinking of
going back, are you? Our sister
destroyed your hammer like a piece
of glass. She's stronger than both
of us. She's stronger than you.
You don't stand a chance. Do you
understand what I'm saying to you?
Thor just scowls.
LOKI (CONT'D)
Fine. I guess I'll just have to go
it alone. Like I've always done.
(Thor smirks)
Would you say something?
Now out of stones, Thor looks around the floor for more.
LOKI (CONT'D)
Say something!
Thor finally looks right at Loki, speaks fast and curt:
THOR
What would you like me to say? You
faked your own death, you stole the
throne, stripped Odin of his power,
stranded him on Earth...
(on Loki:)
-to die, releasing the Goddess of
Death.
(back to Thor:)
(MORE)
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 47.
THOR (CONT'D)
Have I said enough, or do you do
you want me to go further back than
the past two days?
Loki's eyes burn. Thor stares coldly at him. Loki tries to
compose himself.
LOKI
You know, I haven't seen this
Beloved Champion he talks of, but
I've heard he's astonishingly
savage. I've placed a large wager
against you tomorrow. Don't let me
down.
Loki SHIMMERS, and his illusion vanishes. Korg runs in to
try to kick him.
KORG
Piss off, ghost!
(then:)
He's freaking gone.
40 INT. THE ARENA - RECEIVING AREA 40
Thor, Korg, and a gaggle of other prisoners/fighters have
been led from their cells to a PRE-FIGHT HOLDING AREA.
Korg and Thor are by the weapons rack.
KORG
Yuck! There's Still someone's hair
and blood all over this. Guys, can
you clean up the weapons once you
finish your fight? Disgusting
slobs.
(then:)
Thor...wanna use a big wooden fork?
THOR
No.
KORG
Yeah, not really useful unless
you're fighting off three vampires
that were huddled together.
THOR
I really wish I had my hammer.
KORG
Hammer?
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 48.
THOR
Quite unique. It was made from
this special metal from the heart
of a dying star. And when I spun
it really, really fast it gave me
the ability to fly.
KORG
You rode a hammer?
THOR
No, I didn't ride the hammer.
KORG
The hammer rode you on your back?
THOR
No. I used to spin it really fast,
and it would pull me off the...
KORG
Oh my God. The hammer pulled you
off?
THOR
The ground. It would pull me off
the ground, up into the air, and I
would fly. Every time I threw it,
it would always come back to me.
KORG
Sounds like you had a pretty
special and intimate relationship
wiht this hammer and that losing it
was almost comparable to losing a
loved one.
THOR
That's a nice way of putting it.
Thor spots S142 dealing at the bar. He's once again eyeing
the fob device clipped to her belt. Scowls.
SCRAPPER #142
I said they're mine.
THOR
See her, the one that put me in
here.
KORG
Yeah, Scrapper 142. She's strong.
And she drinks a lot.
(MORE)
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 49.
KORG (CONT'D)
Gotta watch out for those
Asgardians, man. They are hard to
perish.
THOR
Asgardian?
Thor breaks away from the line and runs to S142.
THOR (CONT'D)
Hey! Hey!
S142 holds up the fob.
THOR (CONT'D)
Do not zap me with that thing. I
just wanna talk. Asgard is in
danger.
Thor then notices a series of PATTERNED SCARS, or BRANDS, on
her forearms. It's a moment of recognition and disbelief.
THOR (CONT'D)
My God, you're a Valkyrie. I used
to wanna be a Valkyrie when I was
younger...until I found out that
you were all women. There's
nothing wrong with women, of
course. I love women. Sometimes a
little too much. Not in a creepy
way, just more of a respectful
appreciation. I think it's great
that there is an elite force of
women warriors. It's about time.
SCRAPPER #142
Are you done?
WARDEN (O.S.)
Lord of Thunder, you're up.
THOR
Please, help me. I need your help.
SCRAPPER #142
Bye.
THOR
Fine, then you must be a traitor or
a coward because the Valkyrie are
sworn to protect the throne.
S142 finally turns her attention to Thor, intense.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 50.
SCRAPPER #142
Listen closely, your majesty. This
is Sakaar, not Asgard. And I'm a
scrapper, not a Valkyrie.
Guards swarm Thor, dragging him back
WARDEN (O.S.)
Bring him in for processing!
VALKYRIE
And no one escapes this place. So
you're gonna die anyway.
Despite her denial, Thor has clearly hit a nerve. And from
now on we will refer to Scrapper #142 as VALKYRIE.
Valkyrie takes her booze and walks away. Thor is dragged
away, passing Korg and the other prisoners.
40A INT. PROCESSING ROOM - DAY 40A
Thor is strapped to a chair. Reveal a weird alien BARBER
(Stan Lee cameo) holding up some rusty shears.
STAN LEE
Now, don't you move. My hands
ain't as steady as they used to be.
THOR
By Odin's beard, you shall not cut
my hair... lest you feel the wrath
of the might Thor.
Barber activates a menacing CUTTING TOOL. Thor freaks out.
THOR (CONT'D)
Please. Please, kind sir, do not
cut my hair! No!
40B INT. THE ARENA - NIGHT 40B
Hundreds of thousands of spectators packed into the stadium
seats. Dozens of starships are parked above the arena.
Find THE GRANDMASTER'S LUXURY SUITE, a VIP box attached to
the fighting area. The Golden Ladies are in attendance.
Loki lounges in the suite, taking wagers on the fight card.
Grandmaster walks out into the center of the arena. Suddenly-
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 51.
-THE GRANDMASTER GROWS TO 60-FEET TALL! This enlarged
projection of Grandmaster addresses the audience.
GRANDMASTER
Wow! Look at all of you. What a
show, WHAT-A-NIGHT! Who's having
fun? Please, I'm your host. Big
round of applause for all of our
undercard competitors... who died
so gruesomely. Good sports. What a
show! What a night! This is what
you've come for and so have I.
(applause)
And now, without further ado...
it's main event time!!
(INSANE APPLAUSE)
Making his first appearance, though
he looks quite promising, got a
couple of tricks up his sleeve.
I'll say no more, see what you
think. Ladies and gentlemen...
(LAUGHTER from the crowd)
I give to you...Lord of Thunder!
Enter Thor. Gladiator Thor. Shaved head, trimmed beard,
minimalist armor, covered in weapons. Two swords on his
back, giant mace in one hand, spiked shield in the other.
GRANDMASTER (CONT'D)
Watch out for his fingers. They
make sparks.
Thor looks up at the throngs of SCREAMING FANS. And then...
...puts on his helmet. A badass gladiator variation of his
classic winged helm. Thor is ready to rumble.
ABOVE: Find Valkyrie in her Warsong ship, parked amongst the
other tailgaters. She POPS open a bottle of booze. Drinks.
GRANDMASTER (CONT'D)
Okay, this is it. Let's get ready
to welcome this guy. Here he comes.
He is a creature. What can we say
about him? Well, he's unique.
There's none like him. I feel a
special connection with him.
Suddenly the floor beneath Thor's feet LOWERS. A slow,
tension-building GRIND as he sees-
-A DOOR across the arena. Bigger and bigger.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 52.
The entire crowd is on its feet. Palpable anticipation. The
spotlights change to bright stadium lights.
GRANDMASTER (CONT'D)
He's undefeated. HE'S THE
REIGNING...HE'S THE DEFENDING...
Ladies and gentlemen... I give
you...
KA-BOOM! EXPLODING through a door is the Champion...
...THE INCREDIBLE HULK! He wears an armored shoulder guard
and a Spartan helmet. He carries a warhammer in one hand and
a battleaxe in the other. Hulk POUNDS his chest and ROARS,
further energizing an already frenzied crowd.
Meanwhile, the sight of Hulk makes Thor's arms drop to his
sides along with his jaw dropping to the ground. And then-
-Thor LAUGHS his ass off. Like, "that's my buddy over there!"
THOR
Yes!
IN THE VIP BOX: Loki goes ghost white. Traumatic memories of
being Hulk-smashed flood his brain. Gone is all his joy.
LOKI
I have to get off this planet.
Loki tries to exit, but the Grandmaster stops him.
GRANDMASTER
Hey, hey, hey! Where are you going?
Grandmaster plops Loki down in the front row, right against
the glass. Loki casually tries to hide his face in his hand.
IN THE ARENA:
THOR
Hey! We know each other. He's a
friend from work.
(to Hulk:)
Where have you been? Everybody
thought you were dead. So much has
happened since I last saw you. I
lost my hammer. Like, yesterday,
so that's still pretty fresh.
(then:)
Loki! Loki's alive. Can you
believe it? He's up there.
(waves to Loki:)
Loki! Look who it is!
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 53.
Loki is petrified.
THOR (CONT'D)
Banner, I never thought I would say
this, but I'm happy to see you.
IN THE ARENA: Hulk is still eyeballing Thor while the
capacity crowd CHANTS insanely for "HULK! HULK! HULK!"
THOR (CONT'D)
Banner. Hey, Banner!
Hulk's face grimaces and contorts, suppressing puny Banner.
HULK
NO BANNER! ONLY HULK!
Hulk CHARGES at Thor. Insanely fast.
THOR
What are you doing? It's me.
Thor DODGES the first few attacks, but then Hulk SHATTERS his
shield and sends Thor FLYING.
Thor draws a sword and STABS it into the ground to slow his
momentum. Draws the other sword and faces off against Hulk.
THOR (CONT'D)
Banner, we're friends. This is
crazy. I don't want to hurt you!
They engage again. Hulk KICKS Thor, sending him SLAMMING
into the wall.
GRANDMASTER
Here we go.
Thor jumps down just in time to avoid Hulk's warhammer, which
HITS so hard that it remains lodged in the wall.
With Hulk charging again, Thor RIPS the warhammer out of the
wall and WALLOPS Hulk with it.
Hulk goes CRASHING alongside the arena. He ends up sprawled
out in a pile of rubble, slightly dazed.
GRANDMASTER (CONT'D)
What?
ABOVE: Val is watching through a set of high-tech
binoculars. She reacts to Thor, reluctantly impressed.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 54.
Thor advances on Hulk with all the swagger. He takes off his
helmet and CALLS OUT to Hulk, provoking him.
THOR
Hey, big guy. The sun's getting
real low.
Hulk takes off his helmet. Scowling. Teeth GRINDING.
THOR (CONT'D)
That's it. The sun's going down.
I won't hurt you anymore. No one
will.
WHOOSH! Thor is suddenly dragged out of frame. Hulk has
Thor by the leg and is WHIPPING him against the arena floor.
Over and over and over again.
IN THE VIP BOX: Loki's whole mood shifts. The joy returns to
his face, like "everything will be alright!" Loki LAUGHS.
LOKI
Yes! That's how it feels!
(to Grandmaster:)
I'm just a huge fan of the sport.
Thor is SMASHED into the floor face first.
Hulk ROARS and RUSHES Thor with his axe.
THOR
All right. Screw it.
CLANG! The giant weapons CLASH! Now Thor and Hulk are
fighting warhammer versus battleaxe...
...and Thor is winning! He's getting the better of these
exchanges, using Hulk's aggression against him. Thor
continually KNOCKS and/or TRIPS Hulk off his feet while
evading all of Hulk's best attacks.
THOR (CONT'D)
I know you're in there, Banner.
I'll get you out!
One particular vicious blow DISARMS Hulk, and Thor BREAKS
Hulk's axe with the warhammer. Thor then BASHES Hulk in the
chest, KNOCKING him to the ground.
THOR (CONT'D)
What's the matter with you? You're
embarrassing me! I told them we
were friends!
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 55.
GROWLING, Hulk stands up and HITS Thor with a straight jab
that sends Thor TUMBLING across the arena. Hulk immediately
LEAPS after him and LANDS ON Thor!
Hulk is now on top of Thor as they slide across the arena,
just PUMMELING him with punches. Left-right-left-right.
Thor's head snaps back and forth.
In the carnage, Thor sees VISIONS OF ODIN. Then-
-his eyes GLOW WHITE WITH ELECTRICITY. Like an instinctual
defense mechanism, Thor suddenly KNOCKS HULK BACK WITH A
BURST OF LIGHTNING!
Seething with electricity, Thor springs to his feet and then
BLASTS HULK WITH A MASSIVE LIGHTNING PUNCH! Hulk is LAUNCHED
BACKWARDS and Thor hits the ground HARD.
CROWD
Thunder! Thunder! Thunder!
KORG
Thunder! Thunder! Thunder!
The crowd gets hushed. They've never seen this before.
IN THE VIP BOX: Grandmaster is pissed. Loki is amazed.
Hulk and Thor stagger to their feet. Thor looks at himself,
a little surprised. There are still small charges of
lightning CRACKLING through his veins.
Meanwhile, Hulk RUMBLES towards Thor and they're at it again,
close-quarters boxing. Thor is winning the exchanges,
landing BRUTAL PUNCHES to Hulk's body. And then suddenly-
-BZZZ! The Grandmaster ZAPS him with the Obedience Disk fob!
Thor drops, totally caught off guard!
Hulk plants his feet and JUMPS! He ZOOMS UP, rocketing out
of the arena, up-up-up into the sky! At the apex of his jump
Hulk clenches his fist and begins a missile-like descent.
Val sees this from her ship and decides to take off, like
"This fight is over, time to beat traffic."
KORG (CONT'D)
Another day, another Doug.
Down below, Thor groggily turns over. He does so just in
time to see Hulk coming at him like an atom bomb!
No time to avoid it. KA-BOOM!!! Right before impact Thor's
eyes go lightning white. Hulk HITS Thor like a meteor.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 56.
The impact knocks Thor unconscious and we CUT TO BLACK.
Linger on darkness for a few beats...and then:
36 INT. THRONE ROOM - SUNSET 36
Hela sits on the throne trying to get comfortable, headdress
& cowl off. Skurge stands at the foot of the throne.
HELA
What is that noise?
SKURGE
The common folk aren't exactly
falling in line. There's a
resistance trying to knock down the
front gates.
Hela sends her BUTCHER TROOPS to deal with it.
HELA
Tell me about yourself, Skurge.
SKURGE
Well, me dad was a stonemason, me
mum was-
HELA
(interrupts)
I'll just stop you there. What I
meant was what is your ambition?
SKURGE
I just want a chance to prove
myself.
HELA
Recognition.
(then:)
When I was young every great King
had an executioner. Not just to
execute people, but also to execute
their vision. But mainly to
execute people. Still a great
honor.
(beat)
I was Odin's executioner.
Hela holds out her hand and uses her powers to FORM A DOUBLE-
SIDED OBSIDIAN AXE, which she offers to Skurge.
HELA (CONT'D)
And you will be my executioner.
Let's begin our conquest.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 57.
37 OMITTED 37
41 OMITTED 41
42 OMITTED 42
44 EXT. RAINBOW BRIDGE - DAY 44
Hela and Skurge arrive at the Observatory, army in tow.
HELA
Skurge, where's the sword?
Reveal that the Bi-Frost sword is missing.
HELA (CONT'D)
That sword is the key to opening
the Bi-Frost.
Hela thinks, seething.
HELA (CONT'D)
These people you mentioned, the
ones who aren't falling into line.
Round them up.
45 OMITTED 45
AA46 OMITTED AA46
AB46 OMITTED AB46
46 EXT. ASGARD - MOUNTAIN CREEK - DAY 46
A46 OMITTED A46
SPLASH! Boots running across the shallow water. We meet a
family of refugees from the city. FATHER, MOTHER, SON (14),
and young daughter (8). They're RUNNING FOR THEIR LIVES.
Hot on their heels are a pair of Hela's sinister Butchers,
hunting like a pack of wolves.
After scrambling through a grove of trees the family make
their way through a narrow pass. The Butchers are hot on
their heels, their growls getting louder behind them when -
BAM! The son runs right into a tall, immovable object...
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 58.
HEIMDALL! No regal armor, no golden helm. This Heimdall has a
thick beard and is wrapped in a cloak. The rest of the family
arrive, desperation.
HEIMDALL
Excuse me.
In one swift motion Heimdall draws the BI-FROST SWORD, steps
forward and SLASHES through the Butchers, ending them.
He then turns to the family, gestures for them to follow him.
HEIMDALL (CONT'D)
Sorry about that. These bloody
things are everywhere. Come on.
47 OMITTED 47
48 EXT. ASGARD - MOUNTAIN RAVINE - DAY 48
Heimdall approaches the steep face of the mountain. Carved
into the rock is YGGDRASIL, the world tree. Heimdall kneels,
whispers a few words under his breath, and... A HUGE SECTION
OF THE MOUNTAIN FACE VANISHES IN A SHIMMERING ILLUSION!
49 INT. STRONGHOLD - DAY 49
It's busy with activity - hundreds of Asgardians who fled the
city after Hela's invasion are living here. Men, women, and
children. Strong and weak, young and old.
Heimdall turns to the family, even manages a smile.
HEIMDALL
You'll be safe here.
They enter the stronghold. As the doors SHUT we go to-
50 OMITTED 50
A51 OMITTED A51
51 INT. HULK'S WARRIOR SUITE - DAY 51
Thor's eyes POP OPEN. He's lying in a heap on the ground,
still dirty, bruised, and beat up.
Thor is being tended to by TWO SAKAARIAN GLADIATOR NURSES who
are swabbing his wounds. This freaks him out, which results
in startled thrashing. That freaks out the two Gladiator
nurses, which results in them RUNNING AWAY.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 59.
Thor starts to get up, but then winces. He moves slowly.
He's in a GIANT ROOM with stark graphic patterns on the
walls. With a few achy grimaces, Thor stands up and wanders
around. There's furniture, large cushions, and a sleeping
area enclosed by the SKULL of a giant beast.
NOISE behind him. Thor follows the noise to find-
Hulk having eased himself into a large steaming JACUZZI. Thor
looks at him quizzically. Hulk isn't angry. He's RELAXED,
but he's not turning into Banner.
THOR
Are we cool?
Hulk grunts. I guess so.
THOR (CONT'D)
It's Hulk in a hot tub.
(then:)
How long have you been like that?
HULK
Like what?
THOR
Like this. Big, green, ...stupid.
HULK
Hulk always Hulk.
Thor takes this in, and then walks over to a window that
looks out across the city. Does some spatial math, realizes:
Thor looks back out the window.
He sees a ramshackle SPACESHIP taking off and ROCKETING
skyward. Higher and higher, it's going for a wormhole when-
-BOOM! One of Grandmaster's Palace Patrol ships, more modern
and heavy duty, BLOWS it out of the sky.
On Thor, wheels turning. He turns to Hulk.
THOR
How'd you get here?
HULK
Winning.
THOR
You mean cheating?
(re: Obedience Disk)
(MORE)
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 60.
THOR (CONT'D)
Were they wearing one of these when
you won? How'd you arrive here?
HULK
Quinjet.
Hulk mimes a plane landing in the water.
THOR
Yes. Where is the Quinjet now?
Hulk stands up, and exits the hot tub, naked.
THOR (CONT'D)
That's naked. He's very naked.
It's in my brain now.
Hulk points out the window.
HULK
Quinjet.
Thor sees the Quinjet in a massive alien junkyard.
THOR
Yes! I'm getting us out of here.
This is a terrible, awful place.
You're gonna love Asgard. It's
big. It's golden. Shiny.
Hulk sits on his bed, eating a pumpkin.
HULK
Hulk stay.
THOR
No, no, no. My people need me to
get back to Asgard. We must
prevent Ragnarok.
HULK
Rag-na-ruh?
THOR
The prophesied death of my home
world, the end of days, it's the
end of-
(Hulk's blank stare)
If you help me get back to Asgard,
I can help you get back to Earth.
HULK
Earth hate Hulk.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 61.
THOR
Earth loves Hulk. They love you.
You're of the Avengers. One of the
team, one of our friends. This is
what friends do. They support each
other.
HULK
You're Banner's friend.
THOR
I'm not Banner's friend. I prefer
you.
HULK
Banner's friend.
THOR
I don't even like Banner.
(bad impersonation)
"I'm into numbers and science and
stuff."
HULK
Thor go. Hulk Stay.
THOR
Fine. Stay here. Stupid place.
It's hideous, by the way. The red,
the white. Just pick a color.
Thor heads for the exit, a wide open door.
HULK
Smash you.
THOR
You didn't smash anything. I won
that fight
HULK
I smashed you.
THOR
Yeah, sure, sure.
HULK
Baby Arms.
THOR
What?
HULK
Baby.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 62.
THOR
Moron! You big child.
Thor heads to the open entrance. Hulk smiles, anticipating.
HULK
Thor go!
THOR
I am going.
ZAP! Thor's jolted back by the obedience disk. There are
perimeter sensors in the doorway.
Hulk CHUCKLES at Thor as he hits the floor. Points.
HULK
Thor go again!
(then:)
Thor home.
TIME CUT:
Thor slumps against the wall, head sagging.
Hulk grabs his giant battleaxe. He's armored up.
HULK (CONT'D)
Hulk trains.
THOR
That's great. Have fun.
Hulk exits. Thor watches him go. Then, at the end of the
hallway Hulk meets up with Valkyrie! They begin play-
fighting, a clearly friendly rapport.
Thor can't believe it. He runs to the entrance, but by the
time he reaches the perimeter sensors they are gone.
Thor sighs. Walks over to the window. Looks up through a
wormhole, stars twinkling on the other end of it.
THOR (CONT'D)
A57 Heimdall, I know you can see me. A57
Thor continues his plea at the window.
THOR (CONT'D)
I need you to help me. Help me
see.
Pause. Then Thor's eyes go golden like Heimdall's! The
stars in the wormhole begin to WARP OVER THOR AND-
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 63.
AA57 INT. STREETS OF ASGARD - SAME AA57
Thor suddenly finds himself in Asgard. Disoriented at first,
Thor turns to see Heimdall hiding in the shadows.
Heimdall harshly SHUSHES Thor and gestures for him to get up
against the wall. Thor complies. Sees the refugees.
After a beat a roving patrol of Hela's Butchers creep by
through the street. They don't spot our heroes. Pause.
Heimdall turns to Thor, speaks only in hushed whispers.
HEIMDALL
I see you. But you are far away.
THOR
What's going on here?
HEIMDALL
Come see for yourself.
Without warning, Heimdall leads the family out of the alley
and DASHES down the street. Thor follows...
...but then stops. Looks around to see THE OCCUPIED CITY OF
ASGARD, emitting a smoky aura of chaos. A chilling sight.
Down the street, Heimdall gestures for the family to slow
down. He sees something. Ushers them into an alcove.
Thor joins them just in time to avoid being seen by another
roving patrol of Hela's Butchers. Heimdall again motions for
Thor to "shh" until the threat has passed. Then:
HEIMDALL (CONT'D)
I'm providing refuge in a
stronghold build by our ancestors.
But if the garrison falls our only
escape will is Bi-Frost.
THOR
You're talking about evacuating
Asgard?
HEIMDALL
We won't last long if we stay.
Thor LOOKS OUT on a ravaged Asgard, heartsick.
Hold on the devastated Realm as:
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 64.
HEIMDALL (O.S.) (CONT'D)
She draws her power from Asgard and
grows stronger everyday.
Back to Thor and Heimdall.
HEIMDALL (CONT'D)
Come on.
As Heimdall quickly leads refugees down a safe pathway:
HEIMDALL (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Hela is ravenous. If I let her
leave, she'll consume the Nine
Realms and all the cosmos.
Turns back to Thor, approaches him.
HEIMDALL (CONT'D)
We need you.
THOR
I'm working on it, but I don't even
really know where the hell I am.
Two packs of Butchers arrive simultaneously. Spot Heimdall.
HEIMDALL
You're on a planet surrounded by
doorways. Go through one.
THOR
Which one?
Heimdall RIPS into the attacking Butchers, CUTTING them down.
HEIMDALL
The big one!
WHOOSH! SUDDENLY THOR'S GONE! BLACK.
After slashing through the Butchers, Heimdall moves towards
the house where he hid the family... and then abruptly stops.
Heimdall turns slightly. He sees something.
BINOCULARS POV: Heimdall looking right at us, the Bi-Frost
sword visible in his hand.
Reveal Skurge on a palace tower balcony, surveilling the city
with Asgardian E-noculars. Skurge lowers the E-noculars.
There is conflict on his face. He knows that he should report
this to Hela immediately...yet he doesn't spring into action.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 65.
57 INT. HULK'S WARRIOR SUITE - NIGHT 57
Thor absentmindedly fidgets with his Obedience Disk.
THUD! THUD! THUD! ...resonates around the room. Hulk steps
up to Thor, looking inquisitively down at him.
HULK
Thor sad.
THOR
Shut up.
Hulk HITS Thor, bullying him into opening up.
HULK
THOR SAD!!!
Thor hops up, YELLS in Hulk's face. Paces around.
THOR
I'm not sad, you idiot. I'm pissed
off! Angry. I lost my father. I
lost my hammer.
THUD! THUD! He turns to see Hulk punching his pillow.
Hulk stops. Stares.
HULK
Whining and crying. Cry like baby.
THOR
You're not even listening.
Thor KICKS a random helmet.
HULK
Don't kick stuff.
THOR
You're being a really bad friend.
HULK
You bad friend!
THOR
You know what we call you?
HULK
No.
THOR
We call you the stupid Avenger.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 66.
HULK
You're tiny Avenger!
Hulk throws a shield that nearly decapitates Thor.
THOR
What, are you crazy?
HULK
Yes.
THOR
You know what? Earth does hate you.
Hulk gets sad. Wanders over to his bed to mope.
Thor realizes he went to far. Joins Hulk on the bed.
HULK
No.
THOR
I'm sorry I said those things.
You're not the stupid Avenger.
Nobody calls you the stupid
Avenger.
HULK
It's okay.
THOR
You just can't go around throwing
shields at people. Could have
killed me.
HULK
I know. I'm sorry. I just get so
angry all the time. Hulk always,
always angry.
THOR
I know. We're the same, you and I.
We're just a couple of hot-headed
fools.
HULK
Yeah, same. Hulk like fire, Thor
like water.
THOR
We're kind of both like fire.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 67.
HULK
But Hulk like real fire. Hulk like
raging fire. Thor like smoldering
fire.
THOR
Hulk, I need you to do something
for me.
TIME CUT: Morning.
BA-BOOM! BA-BOOM! BA-BOOM!
We follow Two Palace Guards as they enter Hulk's Suite.
Hulk is throwing a LARGE BALL against the far wall. It's so
hard it makes dents in the wall. Hulk stops and turns.
Reveal that the guards are escorting Valkyrie. They leave...
Valkyrie and Hulk face off.
HULK
Angry girl!
Val bounds forward and gives The Incredible Hulk a big hug.
Hulk laughs and then begins playfully roughhousing with Val.
VALKYRIE
What's going on? What do you...?
Hulk steps away, allowing Valkyrie to see Thor. Her smile
disappears. She stares at Hulk, so annoyed. Hulk mopes a
little. Like, "I done bad." Turns back to Thor:
VALKYRIE (CONT'D)
You're so thick-headed that you
can't tell when someone's hiding
all the way across the universe and
wants to be left alone?
THOR
We need to talk.
VALKYRIE
No, you want to talk to me.
Valkyrie turns to leave.
THOR
(to Hulk:)
I need her to stay.
Valkyrie is at the exit when the UPPER JAWBONE of Hulk's
massive skull bed CRASHES into frame, BLOCKING the doorway.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 68.
Val shoots an annoyed sneer at Hulk. Hulk SNORTS back.
HULK
Stay! Please?
Valkyrie looks him up and down. Obedience Disks to the max.
Hulk begins BOUNCING his ball against the wall again.
Valkyrie walks over to Hulk's bar, picks up an UNOPENED
BOTTLE of liquor. Hulk snorts, disapprovingly. Val puts it
down and finds something cheaper, she pops the cork.
VALKYRIE
All right. Here's the deal. I'll
listen to you till this is empty.
She TIPS BACK the bottle and starts CHUGGING.
THOR
Asgard is in danger and people are
dying. We need to get back there. I
need your help...wow.
VALKYRIE
Finished. Bye.
She has indeed finished. She goes to leave.
THOR
Odin is dead.
Valkyrie stops short (the BALL BANGING noise continues). Her
silence speaks volumes. Thor has a realization.
THOR (CONT'D)
Hela, the Goddess of Death has
invaded Asgard.
VALKYRIE
If Hela's back then Asgard is
already lost.
THOR
I'm going to stop her.
VALKYRIE
Alone?
THOR
Nope. I'm putting together a team.
It's me, you, and the big guy.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 69.
HULK
No team. Only Hulk.
THOR
It's me and you.
VALKYRIE
I think it's only you.
THOR
Wait. Just listen. The Valkyrie
are legend, elite warriors of
Asgard. You are sworn to defend
the throne.
VALKYRIE
I'm not getting dragged into
another one of Odin's family
squabbles.
THOR
What's that supposed to mean?
VALKYRIE
Your sister. Her power comes from
Asgard, same as yours.
Hulk's ball rolls into frame. An off screen GRUNT. Val
picks it up and tosses it back to Hulk.
VALKYRIE (CONT'D)
When it grew beyond Odin's control,
she massacred everyone in the
palace and tried to seize the
throne. When she tried to escape
her banishment, he sent the
Valkyrie in to fight her back. I
only survived because...
(trails off, brooding)
Look, I already faced her once back
when I believed in the throne, and
it cost me everything. THAT'S
what's wrong with Asgard. The
throne, the secrets, the whole
golden sham.
Pause. Thor moves towards Valkyrie, goes to put a comforting
hand on her shoulder.
THOR
I agree.
Val SNATCHES his hand. They are close, face to face.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 70.
VALKYRIE
Don't get familiar.
THOR
I agree. That's why I turned down
the throne. But this isn't about
the crown. This is about the
people. They're dying and they're
you're people, too.
Val SHOVES him away. Thor stumbles back.
VALKYRIE
Forget it. I have.
THOR
(nods, understanding)
Okay.
VALKYRIE
Okay.
THOR
Good. Great.
VALKYRIE
Great.
THOR
Thank you.
VALKYRIE
For what?
THOR
For this.
Reveal that Thor has lifted the fob device off Val's belt!
THOR (CONT'D)
Didn't see that did you?
Thor presses the button and ALL THE OBEDIENCE DISKS EMBEDDED
IN HIS NECK AND BELT POWER DOWN! Confident smirk.
THOR (CONT'D)
There... that's better. You know,
go ahead. Stay here and get drunk
and enslave people for that
lunatic. Keep drinking. Keep
hiding.
(beat)
But me...
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 71.
Thor gestures for Hulk to toss him the ball. Hulk does.
THOR (CONT'D)
I choose to run toward my problems
and not away from them. Because
that's what...
Thor HURLS IT at the MAIN WINDOW - It bounces off, hitting
Thor in the face. He stands, facing Valkyrie.
THOR (CONT'D)
Because that's what heroes do.
Thor then SMASHES THROUGH THE WINDOW! Hulk STANDS...
HULK
Friend Stay!
60 EXT. GRANDMASTER'S PALACE - DAY 60
Thor is sliding down the SIDE of the GRANDMASTER'S TOWER.
He LAUNCHES HIMSELF OFF THE BUILDING and hurtles downward,
LANDING casually on the street below. Finally free.
61 EXT. THE STREETS OF SAKAAR - CONTINUOUS 61
Thor is HAULING ASS.
Never slowing down, Thor keeps the top of the arena in sight.
A few blocks back: Hulk is in pursuit. He's BUMPING people,
SWATTING vehicles out of the way, just being a menace.
On Sakaar, the citizens APPLAUD for him! Even when Hulk
DEMOLISHES a man's food cart, the man CHEERS Hulk on!
62 EXT. MASSIVE ALIEN JUNKYARD - CONTINUOUS 62
Thor SPRINTS in. Looks around. Man, this place is big.
He RUNS down aisles of crushed and stripped spacecrafts, a
giant smelter, and then into what looks like a used car lot.
And then he sees it. The Quinjet!
63 INT. QUINJET - CONTINUOUS 63
Thor enters and rushes to the controls.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 72.
THOR
All right. Come on.
He is pressing buttons and flipping switches. After a beat-
-the flight deck POWERS UP! Thor places his hand on a pad
which SCANS his handprint. Lights up green.
QUINJET (V.O.)
Voice verification required.
THOR
Thor.
QUINJET (V.O.)
Access denied.
THOR
Thor, son of Odin.
QUINJET (V.O.)
Access denied.
THOR
God of Thunder.
QUINJET (V.O.)
Access denied.
THOR
Strongest Avenger.
QUINJET (V.O.)
Access denied.
THOR
Strongest Avenger!
QUINJET (V.O.)
Access denied.
THOR
Damn you, Stark.
(rolls his eyes)
Point Break.
QUINJET (V.O.)
Welcome, Point Break.
CAH-RUNCH! Hulk BARGES IN through the Quinjet door!
The Hulk approaches, scowling. Any metal that stands in his
way PEELS BACK. Frantic, Thor turns to the Quinjet's console.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 73.
HULK
Friend stay!
THOR
No, no, no!
As Hulk enters, he DESTROYS the hull of the Quinjet.
HULK
Stay!
THOR
Stop! Stop breaking everything!
HULK
Don't go!
Thor triggers a message on the flight console.
NATASHA (V.O.)
Nice work, big guy. We don't know
where Ultron's headed, but you're
going very high, very fast.
Hulk stops short. His whole demeanor changes.
Thor steps out of the way so that Hulk can see a recorded
message from NATASHA ROMANOFF on the console.
NATASHA (V.O.)
...So, I need you to turn this bird
around, okay? We can't track you in
stealth mode...
Hulk is now right up against the console screen.
NATASHA (V.O.)
...So I need you to help me out.
Okay? I need you to...
HULK
No! No, Banner!
Hulk CONVULSES. Drops to his hands and knees. His whole
body warping. Hulk ROARS and GRABS at his face, SHAKING his
head, trying to fight this back. But he can't help it...
...HE'S TRANSFORMING BACK INTO BRUCE BANNER! The transition
is rough and chaotic, it's as if Banner is fighting to get
out of the Hulk. Throughout the process, Hulk SMASHES back
and forth, further WRECKING the Quinjet.
And then, calm.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 74.
Thor rushes to Banner's side to help ease the transition.
THOR
Banner. Hey, hey, hey. You all
right, Banner? Sun's going down.
Sun's going down. That's it,
breathe. I won't hurt you. Sun's
going down.
BANNER
...Thor?
THOR
Yeah.
Banner is groggy, disoriented. Thoughts, memories, and
observations begin to flood his brain randomly.
BANNER
What happened to your hair?
THOR
Some creepy old man cut it off.
BANNER
It looks good.
THOR
Thanks.
BANNER
Where are we? How's Nat?
THOR
Nat is good, I'm sure.
BANNER
And what about Sokovia?
THOR
Sokovia?
BANNER
The city, Sokovia. Did we save it?
THOR
Banner, listen.
BANNER
What?
THOR
Sokovia. Ultron. That was two
years ago.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 75.
BANNER
What are you saying? I've been Hulk
for two years?
THOR
I'm afraid so.
Banner's eyes BULGE. Trying to process this information.
BANNER
What the hell happened?
Banner rushes to his feet. Thor follows.
THOR
Banner, there's something you
should know...
Banner goes to the flight console.
QUINJET (V.O.)
Voice Activation required.
BANNER
Banner.
QUINJET (V.O.)
Welccome, Strongest Avenger.
THOR
(puzzled)
What?
BANNER
Ship's log...
THE SHIP'S LOG POPS UP ON SCREEN.
FROM BEHIND THE DISPLAY (within the monitor looking out) we
see fragmented images of the Hulk's trip through deep space.
We see the angry green giant thrash around in zero gravity.
We see Hulk closer to the camera now, looking stressed and
car sick.
THROW FOCUS to see Banner's face watching the video, Hulk's
freaked out face is super-imposed over Banner's freaked out
face.
BANNER (CONT'D)
Thor, where are we?
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 76.
THOR
Yeah, about that.
Banner hears:
GRANDMASTER (O.S.)
It's bad news, bad news today.
Banner rushes over to the windshield. Through it he sees-
-Grandmaster, his hologram projection towering over the city.
GRANDMASTER (CONT'D)
Sakaar, hear ye. Attention please.
I have some bad news. My beloved,
exalted Champion has turned up
missing. Take to the streets.
Celebrate my champion.
BANNER
Who's that?
THOR
He kind of runs the place. You
actually lived in his house.
Back to Banner. A distant, confused stare.
BANNER
I did?
THOR
Yeah. Quite a lot's happened. You
and I had a fight recently.
BANNER
Did I win?
THOR
No, I won. Easily.
BANNER
Doesn't sound right.
THOR
Well, it's true.
GRANDMASTER
It seems that that criminally
seductive Lord of Thunder has
stolen him away.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 77.
THOR
Seductive GOD of Thunder. We need
to move.
BANNER
Oh, no. This is bad. This is
really, really bad. Thor, I think
I'm freaking out.
THOR
No, no, no. Don't freak out.
You're okay. Put these on.
Thor tosses Banner some clothes. Banner looks at them.
BANNER
These are Tony's clothes.
THOR
I know, come on.
BANNER
Is he here?
THOR
No, he's not here. But listen.
Just stay calm, okay? The sun's
going down. The sun's getting
really low. Sun's going down.
67 INT. GRANDMASTER'S CHAMBERS - DAY 67
Loki and Valkyrie are brought before Grandmaster, who has at
least tripled the amount of bodyguards around him.
GRANDMASTER
I'm upset! I'm very upset. You
know what I like about being upset?
Blame. Right now, that's the
mindset that I'm in. And you know
who I'm blaming?
LOKI
Grandmaster, I-
GRANDMASTER
Hey! Don't interrupt me!
Topaz hands the melt stick to the grandmaster.
TOPAZ
Here you go.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 78.
GRANDMASTER
Why are you handing me the melt
stick? He was interrupting. That's
not a capital violation.
(refocuses)
My precious champion has come up
missing and its all because of that
Lord of Thunder. It's all because
of him.
(to Loki)
YOUR brother. Whatever the story
is. Adopted, or complicated. I'm
sure there's a big history.
(to Valkyrie)
And YOUR contender.
LOKI
My dear friend, if you were to give
me twelve hours I could bring them
both back to you.
VALKYRIE
I can do it in two.
LOKI
I could do it in one.
GRANDMASTER
You know what? I woke up this
morning thinking about a public
execution. But for now, I'll
settle for this sweet little "who's
gonna get him first?" So you're on
the clock.
64 INT. GRANDMASTER'S PALACE - DAY 64
Valkyrie exits in a hurry. Loki follows her.
LOKI
What have you done!?
Val reverses position, putting Loki up against the wall.
VALKYRIE
I don't answer to you, lackey.
LOKI
It's Loki. And you will answer to
the Grandmaster.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 79.
Loki moves to reverse position again, but Val BREAKS AWAY,
drawing her TWO BLADES. In response, Loki UNSHEATHES two
long Sakaarian daggers. They eye each other, and then-
-FIGHT! A fast-paced and deadly battle of knives. After a
few exchanges, Val connects a BIG SHOT that SLAMS Loki into
the wall. He scowls.
LOKI (CONT'D)
Why would you help my brother
escape with that green fool?
VALKYRIE
I don't help anyone.
Loki trails off. He sees her wrist markings. A realization.
LOKI
You're a Valkyrie. I thought the
Valkyrie all died gruesome deaths?
Now Val ATTACKS Loki! She gets him up against the wall, her
blade against his throat. She looks ready to kill him.
VALKYRIE
Choose your next words wisely.
LOKI
Terribly sorry. Must be a very
painful memory...
Quick as a rattlesnake, Loki GRABS Val's head and CASTS an
illusion. Val's eyes CLOUD OVER with darkness as we go to:
65 EXT. HELA'S DIMENSION - FLASHBACK 65
A barren black void of death.
The VALKYRIE, in old school Asgardian armor, charge through
the DIMENSIONAL RIFT, an open portal to Asgard and the Nine
Realms. Val witnesses these events as moments frozen in time.
- Reveal Hela in all her glory, black lightning everywhere.
- Dozens of Valkyrie falling through the dark space.
- The Valkyrie's winged horses lay dead on the battlefield.
- Through the open portal we can see the throne of Asgard.
- Hela advancing on the final few Valkyrie - one is Val,
frozen in fear, shell-shocked.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 80.
- Hela FIRING black weapons at Val...
- One of Val's sisters DIVING IN at the last second, SHOVING
VAL back through the PORTAL and taking the fatal hit!
- Val lands hard in the Throne room.
- Val scrambling to her feet and trying to re-enter the rift
but it's too late. It closes, the last image she sees is Hela
dealing the final killer blow to her doomed Valkyrie sisters.
66 EXT. GRANDMASTER'S PALACE - CONTINUOUS 66
We find Val on her knees in front of Loki, trembling from
this visceral memory that she's tried so hard to suppress.
She turns on Loki, raging, and knocks him out.
69 EXT. SAKAAR - STOOP - DAY 69
BANNER sits, groaning, head in his hands. THOR is beside
him, rubbing his back and on the lookout for threats.
THOR
The sun's going down. It's getting
really low. The sun's going down.
It's getting real low.
BANNER
Would you stop saying that!?
THOR
I just need you to stay calm.
BANNER
Calm!? I'm on an alien planet!
THOR
It's just a planet. You've been on
a planet before.
BANNER
Yeah! One!
THOR
Now you've been on two. That's a
good thing. It's a new experience.
BANNER
My neurons, they're firing faster
than my brain can handle the
information.
(MORE)
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 81.
BANNER (CONT'D)
The whole thing is totally
different this time.
(beat)
In the past, I always felt like
Hulk and I each had a hand on the
wheel, but this time it's like he
had the keys and I was locked in
the trunk.
THOR
Alright, well, you're back now,
that's all that matters.
BANNER
No, it's not what matters. What
I'm trying to tell you, is that if
I turn into the Hulk again, Banner
may never come back. And we're
stranded on a planet that is
designed to stress me out.
THOR
We're not stranded, I'm gonna
figure out a way to get us home.
BANNER
Thank you.
THOR
Not your home, though. Asgard.
BANNER
What?
THOR
Listen, my people are in great
danger. You and I, we have to
fight this really powerful being
who also happens to be my sister.
BANNER
Okay, that is so wrong on so
many... I don't wanna fight your
sister. That's a family issue.
THOR
No, she's an evil being.
BANNER
I don't care what she is. I'm not
fighting any more beings. I'm sick
of it. I just told you.
(MORE)
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 82.
BANNER (CONT'D)
If I turn into the Hulk, I am never
gonna come back again. And you
don't care.
THOR
No, no. I'm putting together the
team. The Hulk is the fire.
BANNER
Wait, you're just using me to get
to the Hulk.
THOR
What? No!
BANNER
It's gross. You don't care about
me. You're not my friend.
THOR
No! I don't even like the Hulk.
He's all like... "smash, smash,
smash." I prefer you.
BANNER
Thanks.
THOR
But if I'm being honest, when it
comes to fighting evil beings, he
is very powerful and useful.
BANNER
Yeah, Banner's powerful and useful,
too.
THOR
Is he though?
BANNER
How many PhDs does Hulk have?
Zero. How many PhDs does Banner
have? Seven.
THOR
Fine, you don't have to fight
anyone. But we're in danger here,
so we have to move.
Thor grabs a towel from the ground next to him. He puts the
towel over his head.
BANNER
What are you doing with that?
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 83.
THOR
I need a disguise. I'm a fugitive.
BANNER
I need a disguise.
THOR
You are the disguise.
Banner finds a pair of Stark's sunglasses in his jacket.
BANNER
I'll be Tony Stark.
THOR
What?
BANNER
Yeah. Tony and the gypsy.
THOR
No, no you're not Tony. You're
Bruce Banner.
BANNER
Then why did you dress me up like
Tony?
THOR
Because you were naked.
BANNER
Okay, I'll give you that.
They stand up. Banner adjusts his crotch.
THOR
What are you doing? Stop doing
that!
BANNER
Tony wears his pants super tight!
THOR
Why are you being so weird?
BANNER
I don't know. Maybe the fact that I
was trapped for two years inside of
a monster made me a little weird.
Banner flashes green. Thor calms him down.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 84.
THOR
Hey. It's okay. You're good.
Calm down. Come on. Listen, we're
gonna go to Asgard and you're not
gonna have to think about the Hulk
ever again. All right?
BANNER
All right.
WHAP! Banner gets nailed in the face with green paint.
Caught off guard, Thor and Banner are swept off into-
69A EXT. PARADE OF VICTORS - CONTINUOUS 69A
It's a massive street festival where revelers dance and cheer
while throwing powdered paint at each other... in celebration
of Hulk! Green EVERYWHERE!
Inside the parade it is total chaos. Thor searches for Banner
as he's PELTED with green powder. Pandemonium. In the crowd
Thor sees a pack of SCRAPPERS on the hunt for the reward.
Thor spots Banner. He surges forward, GRABS Banner, and
pulls him into another alley, but sees-
-Valkyrie is approaching from down the alley!
THOR
This is bad. Banner! Banner!
Thor pulls Banner back into the crowd. Thor briefly turns to
see that he is no longer holding Banner's - it's the arm of a
SMALL ALIEN who squeals in fright.
Thor sees Banner across the crowd.
Thor MUSCLES his way through the madness, knocking rowdy fans
aside. He reaches Banner and holds him protectively,
awkwardly trying to rub his shoulders.
One of the aliens Thor knocked aside turns out to be a
MASSIVE SCRAPPER. He rears up, turning on Thor and Banner.
WHAM! From out of nowhere, Valkyrie CLOCKS this Scrapper
with a brass knuckle right cross. The Scrapper DROPS.
Thor looks at Val while clutching Banner like a child.
THOR (CONT'D)
Hi.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 85.
VALKYRIE
Hi.
THOR
I was gonna do that.
VALKYRIE
Yeah, well, I did it first.
THOR
That's good. What are you doing
here?
VALKYRIE
What are you doing here? I thought
you were leaving.
THOR
I got sidetracked.
VALKYRIE
What's with the...
THOR
It's my disguise.
VALKYRIE
But I can see your face.
THOR
(covers his face)
Not when I do this, you can't.
(then:)
Your hair looks nice. I like what
you did with it. Change it? Washed
it maybe?
Valkyrie just rolls her eyes, takes Thor by the arm.
BANNER
(to Thor:)
What are those things on her eyes?
Are those the people that she's
killed? She's so beautiful and
strong...
69B EXT. SAKAARIAN STREET - MOMENTS LATER 69B
Valkyrie escorts Thor and Banner through the street.
VALKYRIE
Who is this guy?
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 86.
THOR
He's a friend.
BANNER
Who? Me? I'm Bruce.
As Val leads them into Sakaarian apartment building.
VALKYRIE
I feel like I know you.
BANNER
I feel like I know you too.
A72 OMITTED A72
72 OMITTED 72
A73 INT. SAKAARIAN BUILDING - HALLWAY - CONTINUOUS A73
Continue down the hallway.
VALKYRIE
Look, I've spent years in a haze
trying to forget my past. Sakaaar
seemed like the best place to drink
and forget and to die one day.
THOR
I was thinking that you drink too
much, and that probably was going
to kill you.
VALKYRIE
I don't plan to stop drinking, but
I don't want to forget. I can't
turn away anymore. So, if I'm
donna to die, well... it may as
well be driving my sword through
the heart of that murderous hag.
THOR
Good.
They arrive at a door. Before they enter:
VALKYRIE
Yeah. So I'm saying that I wanna
be on the team. Has it got a name?
THOR
Yeah, it's called the Revengers.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 87.
VALKYRIE
Revengers?
THOR
Because I'm getting revenge.
You're getting revenge.
(to Banner:)
Do you want revenge?
BANNER
I'm undecided.
THOR
Okay.
VALKYRIE
Also, I've got a peace offering.
73 INT. VALKYRIE'S APARTMENT - DAY 73
Valkyrie opens the front door, revealing-
-Loki! He is as restrained as anyone could be, sitting in
the middle of the apartment with a dozen chains around him.
LOKIE
Surprise.
Thor TOSSES a bottle. It BOUNCES off of Loki's head.
LOKI
OW!
THOR
Just had to be sure.
LOKI
Hello, Bruce.
BANNER
So, last time I saw you, you were
trying to kill everybody. Where
are you at these days?
LOKI
It varies from moment to moment.
Val's apartment is a shithole. Bottles everywhere, blood-
spattered clothes in the corner, a knife in the wall, etc.
Banner gives Thor a look like "she might be crazy." Thor
responds with a "No, she's cool" gesture.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 88.
Val lays something on the bed. Unwraps it to reveal AN OLD
ASGARDIAN SWORD. Thor's eyes go wide as she sharpens it.
THOR
Is that... a Dragonfang?
VALKYRIE
It is.
THOR
My God. This is the famed sword of
the Valkyrie.
VALKYRIE
Sakaar and Asgard are about as far
apart as any two known systems.
Our best bet is a wormhole just
outside the city limits.
A nice clean wormhole outside the city.
VALKYRIE (CONT'D)
Refuel on Xandar and be back in
Asgard in around 18 months.
THOR
Nope. We're going through that one.
Thor points at the nightmare tornado wormhole over the ocean.
VALKYRIE
The Devil's Anus?
BANNER
Wait, whose anus are we going
through?
THOR
For the record, I didn't know it
was called that when I picked it.
BANNER
That looks like a collapsing
neutron star inside of an Einstein-
Rosen Bridge.
VALKYRIE
We need another ship. That would
tear mine to pieces.
THOR
She's right. We need one that can
withstand the geodetic strain from
the singularity.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 89.
Banner gives Thor a quizzical look.
BANNER
And has an offline power steering
system that could also function
without the on-board computer.
VALKYRIE
And we need one with cup holders,
because we're gonna die. So,
drinks!
BANNER
Do I know you? I feel like I know
you.
VALKYRIE
I feel like I know you, too. It's
weird.
THOR
(to Banner:)
What do you say, doctor? Uncharted
metagalactic travel through a
volatile cosmic gateway. Talk about
an adventure.
Thor and Banner high five as Val stares at them blankly.
BANNER THOR (CONT'D)
We need a ship. Need a ship.
VALKYRIE
There are one or two ships,
absolute top-of-the-line models--
LOKI
I don't mean to impose, but the
Grandmaster has a great many ships.
I may eve have stolen the access
codes to his security system.
All eyes turn to Loki. Valkyrie throws her bottle at him. It
smashes above his head.
VALKYRIE
And suddenly you're overcome with
an urge to do the right thing.
LOKI
Heavens, no. I've run out of favor
with the Grandmaster.
(MORE)
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 90.
LOKI (CONT'D)
And in exchange for codes and
access to a ship I'm asking for
safe passage...through the anus.
THOR
You're telling us you can get us
access into the garage without
setting off any alarms?
LOKI
Yes, brother. I can.
BANNER
Okay, can I just... A quick FYI, I
was just talking to him just a
couple minutes ago and he was
totally ready to kill any of us.
VALKYRIE
He did try to kill me.
THOR
Yes, me too. On many, many
occasions. There was one time when
we were children, he transformed
himself into a snake, and he knows
that I love snakes. So, I went to
pick up the snake to admire it and
he transformed back into himself
and he was like, "Yeah, it's me!"
And he stabbed me. We were eight
at the time.
Loki suppresses a smile.
VALKYRIE
If we're boosting a ship, we're
gonna need to draw some guards away
from the palace.
LOKI
Why not set the beast loose?
THOR
Shut up.
VALKYRIE
You guys have a beast?
THOR
No, there's no beast. He's just
being stupid. We're going to start
a revolution.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 91.
BANNER
Revolution?
THOR
I'll explain later.
VALKYRIE
Who's this guy again?
THOR
I'll explain later.
74 OMITTED 74
75 INT. THE ARENA - GLADIATOR CELLS - MOMENTS LATER 75
Korg sits with his cell mates. He's talking to Miek.
KORG
Is that some sort of protoplasm,
all the stuff that's coming out of
you? Or are they eggs? Looks like
eggs.
Suddenly his Obedience Disk POWERS DOWN. No longer glowing.
As Korg stands up, Valkyrie appears at the door to his cell.
VALKYRIE
I'm looking for Korg.
KORG
Who's asking? I know you're
asking. Is anyone else asking, or
is it just you?
Valkyrie tosses him a high-tech rifle.
VALKYRIE
The Lord of Thunder sends his best.
KORG
My revolution has begun...
76 INT. GRANDMASTER'S CHAMBERS - DAY 76
Grandmaster speaks with Topaz who now wears battle armor.
GRANDMASTER
Revolution? How did this happen?
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 92.
TOPAZ
Don't know. But the Arena's
mainframe for the Obedience Disks
have been deactivated and the
slaves have armed themselves.
GRANDMASTER
Oh! I don't like that word!
TOPAZ
Mainframe?
GRANDMASTER
No. Why would I not like
"mainframe?" No, the "S" word.
TOPAZ
Sorry, the "prisoners with jobs"
have armed themselves.
GRANDMASTER
Okay, that's better.
CHA-CHNK! SOUNDS OF MACHINERY as the whole space starts
moving. A different angle reveals that we are in-
A77 EXT. THE STATESMAN - CONTINUOUS A77
Grandmaster's chambers are actually the oversized cockpit of
a A HUGE RIOT CONTROL SHIP (The Statesman) that can dock
itself indefinitely within the palace!
The Statesman has DISLODGED from the palace and is now
flanked by six smaller Sakaarian peace-keeping ships, all
headed towards the city where RIOTING can be heard.
77 INT. GRANDMASTER'S PALACE - GROUND LEVEL - CONTINUOUS 77
Thor waits as Loki enters codes to a door's security panel.
THOR
Hey, so listen, we should talk.
LOKI
I disagree. Open communication was
never our family's forte.
THOR
You have no idea. I've had quite
the revelation since we spoke last.
The door opens, revealing a bunch of guards.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 93.
Thor and Loki heft up two Sakaarian guns.
THOR (CONT'D)
Hello!
LOKI
Hi!
Thor and Loki BLAST all the guards, moving to another door.
LOKI (CONT'D)
Odin brought us together, it's
almost poetic that his death should
split us apart. We might as well
be strangers now. "Two sons of the
crown" set adrift.
A guard tries to ambush Loki through the door. Thor TAKES
OUT the guard.
THOR
Thought you didn't want to talk
about it?
79 INT. GRANDMASTER'S PALACE - ELEVATOR - CONTINUOUS 79
Thor and Loki are going up.
LOKI
Here's the thing. I'm probably
better off staying here on Sakaar.
THOR
That's exactly what I was thinking.
LOKI
...Did you just agree with me?
THOR
This place is perfect for you. It's
savage, chaotic, lawless. Brother,
you're going to do GREAT here.
LOKI
Do you truly think so little of me?
Thor pauses, considers his brother. Then:
THOR
Loki, I thought the world of you.
I thought we were gonna fight side
by side forever. But, at the end of
the day, you're you, I'm me...
(MORE)
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 94.
THOR (CONT'D)
I don't know, maybe there's still
good in you, but let's be honest,
our paths diverged a long time ago.
Loki is wounded by Thor's willingness to discard him. Masks
his feelings with:
LOKI
It's probably for the best that we
never see one another again.
Beat. Thor pats Loki affectionately on the shoulder.
Hold on Loki. Did Thor just get through to him?
THOR
That's what you always wanted.
Beat. Then:
THOR (CONT'D)
Hey, let's do "Get Help."
LOKI
What?
THOR
"Get Help."
LOKI
No.
THOR
Come on, you love it.
LOKI
I hate it.
THOR
It's great. IT works every time.
LOKI
It's humiliating.
THOR
Do you have a better plan?
LOKI
No.
THOR
We're doing it.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 95.
LOKI
We are not doing "Get Help."
80 OMITTED 80
82 INT. GRANDMASTER'S PRIVATE GARAGE - CONTINUOUS 82
Multi-tiered platforms with dozens of cool spaceships.
The elevator doors open. Thor supports Loki's weight with
Loki faking a fatal injury.
THOR
Get help! Please! My brother, he's
dying.
A small group of Sakaarian guards turn toward Thor and Loki.
One guard aims his gun at them.
THOR (CONT'D)
Get help! Help him!
Thor picked up Loki and flings him at the guards, knocking
them down like bowling pins. Loki stands up and Thor steps
to Loki's side.
THOR (CONT'D)
Classic.
LOKI
I still hate it. It's humiliating.
THOR
Not for me, it's not.
THOR (CONT'D)
Which one's the ship she told us to
get?
LOKI
(points)
The Commodore.
The COMMODORE starship. Brand new, solidly built, sleek.
As they walk towards it a DUPLICATE LOKI FORMS and LAGS
BEHIND. The Loki walking with Thor is an illusion.
LOKI (CONT'D)
Though I feel it won't make much of
a difference...
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 96.
We follow the real Loki as he slinks away towards the
security system panel. He activates the panel and brings up a
screen that will set off all the alarms palace-wide!
THOR (O.S.)
Oh, Loki.
Loki turns to see Thor looking not at all surprised.
LOKI
I know I've betrayed you many times
before, but this time it's truly
nothing personal. The reward for
your capture will set me up nicely.
He triggers the alarm.
82B INT. GRANDMASTER'S PRIVATE GARAGE - CONTINUOUS 82B
THOR
Never one for sentiment, were you?
LOKI
Easier to let it burn.
But then Loki sees Thor holding up a fob device. Loki
realizes that Thor affixed an Obedience Disk on him in that
heart-to-heart moment.
THOR
I agree.
BZZZT! Thor ZAPS Loki and HOLDS DOWN the button. Loki HITS
the ground, WRITHING in pain. Thor approaches. Pause.
THOR (CONT'D)
Oh brother, you're becoming
predictable. I trust you, you
betray me. Round and round in
circles we go.
Thor continues to "think about it" for a beat while Loki
convulses in agony on the floor. Finally, Thor kneels down:
THOR (CONT'D)
See, Loki, life is about, it's
about growth. It's about change.
But you seem to just wanna stay the
same. I guess what I'm trying to
say is that you'll always be the
God of Mischief, but you could be
more. I'll just put this over here
for you.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 97.
Thor places the fob on top of the security panel, so close
but so far from Loki's paralyzed reach.
THOR (CONT'D)
Anyway, I got places to be so good
luck.
82C INT. COMMODORE SHIP - MOMENTS LATER 82C
Thor is seen in the cockpit.
THOR
All right, I can figure this out.
It's just another spaceship.
83 EXT. GRANDMASTER'S PALACE - MOMENTS LATER 83
The massive garage doors OPEN. This sets off BLARING ALARMS
to alert the palace of this unauthorized departure.
The Commodore ship LIFTS OFF from the garage. In the cockpit
Thor pushes forward on the throttle. The ship ZOOMS ahead.
GRANDMASTER
Loyal Sakaarians, Lord of Thunder
has stolen my ship and my favorite
champion. Sakaarians, take to the
skies. Bring him down. Do not let
him leave this planet.
BELOW: Pilots hastily RUSH to their Palace Patrol ships so
as to pursue the Commodore.
The first two ships out of the garage SWOOP AROUND behind
Thor. The Patrol ships are LOCKING weapons on Thor when-
-BOOM-BOOM! They are both blown out of the sky by-
84 INT. WARSONG SHIP - SAME 84
Val is all focus, flying and FIRING. Banner sits shotgun.
BANNER
Good shot!
85 EXT. SAKAAR - DAY 85
Thor's ship and Val's ship now ZIP through the city in
tandem. On the horizon we can see-
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 98.
-the Statesman, the enlarged Grandmaster, and his Riot
Control team raining down hell on the revolting prisoners.
86 INT. COMMODORE SHIP - CONTINUOUS 86
Thor in the pilot's seat. Val comes in over the radio.
VALKYRIE (V.O.)
Open the doors.
Thor looks over the console. FLIPS a switch.
87 INT. WARSONG SHIP - CONTINUOUS 87
Valkyrie STEERS down, dropping altitude. Her whole ship
spins upside down, yet her cockpit is still right-side up.
VALKYRIE
I hope that you're tougher than you
look.
BANNER
Why?
Val MAXES OUT the throttle. The ship ACCELERATES. When
she's under Thor's ship, Val presses-
-THE EJECT BUTTON! Banner is LAUNCHED OUT OF THE SHIP!
88 INT. COMMODORE SHIP - CONTINUOUS 88
Thor at the controls. We hear an incoming scream of
increasing volume. "aaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!"
THUNK! Banner is SHOT UP into the ship. ROUGH LANDING.
Banner casually lifts his arm up and gives a THUMBS UP.
CLUNK! CLUNK! CLUNK! CLUNK! The ship is being fired upon by
another pursuit vehicle. Banner joins Thor.
BANNER
Shouldn't we be shooting back or
something?
THOR
Yes, we should.
(into the radio:)
Where are the guns on this ship?
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 99.
VALKYRIE (V.O.)
There aren't any. It's a leisure
vessel.
THOR / BANNER
WHAT?!
VALKYRIE
Grandmaster uses it for his good
times, orgies and stuff.
Thor and Banner look around. The CEILING has MIRRORS ON IT
and the floor is covered in a Sakaarian PERSIAN RUG.
BANNER
Did she just say the Grandmaster
uses it for orgies?
THOR
Yeah. Don't touch anything.
CLUNK! CLUNK! CLUNK! More fire from behind.
A89 INT. WARSONG SHIP - THE SAME A89
Val's ship is hit. She rotates the cockpit to face BACKWARDS
and opens fire, taking out the attacking chase-ship.
But now in Val's cockpit... Sparks. Smoke. Alarms.
In the distance Val clocks the Grandmaster's Riot Ship
raining terror down on the masses. A look of determination as
she pops the HATCH above - her ship is now a convertible.
89 EXT. SAKAAR - CONTINUOUS 89
Meanwhile, Warsong ZOOMS out from under Thor's ship, still
ACCELERATING. Val has turned her ship into a missile, and
its trajectory is the Grandmaster's Riot Control Ship!
Grandmaster is still taunting his former captives below when-
-KA-BOOM! Warsong SLAMS into the Statesman, specifically the
Grandmaster's projection! Enlarged Grandmaster stumbles,
struggling to maintain his balance.
Warsong EXPLODES while the Statesman is knocked off kilter
and goes down for a hard landing in the market!
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 100.
90 INT. COMMODORE SHIP - CONTINUOUS 90
Thor and Banner witness the fiery explosion of Val's kamikaze
flight path!
THOR
No!
Thor experiences a brief instant of heartbreak/devastation...
...but then notices a spec coming out of the explosion.
THWACK! Val hits the ship's windshield and grabs hold!
Residual smoke wafting off of her.
91 OMITTED 91
92 EXT. SAKAAR - THE WASTELANDS - CONTINUOUS 92
Thor pilots the ship out of the city into the Wastelands as
six Sakaarian fighter ships race after them in formation.
The following dogfight will proceed across the Wastelands and
then out over the Sakaarian Ocean.
93 INT. COMMODORE SHIP - CONTINUOUS 93
Val is still on the windshield. GUNFIRE! One of the
pursuing ships WINGS the Commodore, causing it to LURCH.
THOR
Get inside!
VALKYRIE
In a minute!
Val pulls herself up and then RUNS DOWN THE ROOF OF THE SHIP!
Thor and Banner follow the THUMPING of her footsteps.
94 EXT. COMMODORE SHIP - CONTINUOUS 94
In full sprint, Val LEAPS OFF and-
-LANDS HARD on the lead Sakaarian ship! Val begins TEARING
into the enemy ship with her bare hands!
95 INT. COMMODORE SHIP - CONTINUOUS 95
Thor and Banner exchange a look. Pause.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 101.
THOR
I should probably go and help.
Thor abruptly exits, leaving Banner at the ship's controls.
THOR (CONT'D)
Here, take the wheel.
BANNER
No. I don't know how to fly one of
these.
THOR
You're a scientist. Use one of
your PhDs.
BANNER
None of them are for flying alien
spaceships!
96 EXT. THE SAKAARIAN OCEAN - CONTINUOUS 96
Thor LEAPS into the middle of this high-speed dogfight!
These two superhuman Asgardians begin jumping between their
pursuer's ships, taking out guns, engines, and pilots with
their bare hands. It's spectacular and epic.
Thor RIPS out an engine block and uses it to crush a pilot.
Val DRAGS her blades down the entire underbelly of a ship
before BACKFLIPPING to another.
Back and forth they go, even passing each other mid-flight a
few times. One by one the Sakaarian ships GO DOWN.
A97 INT. COMMODORE SHIP - SAME A97
Banner is frantically STEERING the ship, doing his best to
dodge all the incoming fire. He peels away and is followed
by Topaz, who is in her own chase-ship.
Banner notices a button with a little explosion icon.
BANNER
Okay, come on. There's gotta be a
gun on this thing. That looks like
a gun.
Banner PRESSES the button.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 102.
The ship's lighting changes, like a disco effect. Weird dance
music BLASTS over the PA, followed by Grandmaster's voice.
GRANDMASTER (V.O.)
It's MY BIRTHDAY! It's MY BIRTHDAY!
It's MY BIRTHDAY.
Banner is so confused. Then we hear FIREWORKS.
B97 EXT. THE SAKAARIAN OCEAN - CONTINUOUS B97
MASSIVE PLUMES of powder paint SHOOT OUT of the ship followed
by a huge colorful fireworks display. And then a
rainforest's worth of confetti is dumped from the hull!
Topaz is suddenly in the middle of a party smoke screen! She
tries to fly her way through all the fireworks and streamers,
but ultimately she hits a HARD CRASH LANDING in the ocean.
BANNER
Yeah!
Meanwhile, Thor and Val land together on the one remaining
Sakaarian ship. Val leaks a smile to Thor.
Thor YANKS OFF the cockpit cover, Val TOSSES the pilot, and
together they PUSH FORWARD on the throttle.
The ship SPEEDS FORWARD. Just then Banner pulls the Commodore
back on the scene, hovering above them.
They LEAP UP towards the Commodore's open doors as the ship
CRASHES and EXPLODES behind them!
97B INT. COMMODORE SHIP - CONTINUOUS 97B
Thor and Valkyrie join Banner in the cockpit.
VALKYRIE
Guys, we're coming up on the
Devil's Anus!
97F INT. GRANDMASTER'S GARAGE - DAY 97F
KORG and MIEK enter, leading a group of gladiator rebels.
Korg sees and then points to the SUPERCRUISER.
KORG
There she is. Our ticket out of
here. Hey, what's this?
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 103.
The OBEDIENCE DISK FOB on the ground. He picks it up.
Korg then notices LOKI, TWITCHING and CONVULSING on the
ground. He's barely made any progress towards the fob.
Loki locks eyes with Korg, a desperate and furious plea.
Korg looks at Loki, then at the fob, then back to Loki.
Loki gives Korg a maniacal, pleading look.
Korg gets it. He deactivates the obedience disk.
Loki stands, dusts himself off.
LOKI
Thank you.
KORG
Hey man, we're about to jump on
that ginormous spaceship. You
wanna come?
LOKI
You do seem like you're in
desperate need of leadership.
KORG
Why thank you.
A98 OMITTED A98
B98 OMITTED B98
98 EXT. THE DEVIL'S ANUS WORMHOLE - CONTINUOUS 98
VALKYRIE
Here we go!
The Commodore ship is swallowed up by the towering nightmare
that is the Devil's Anus wormhole.
The ship's onboard computer SHORTS OUT. Darkness in the
cabin. All around them the hull CREAKS. Under strain.
The commodore heads toward the end of the wormhole. Debris
flies past the camera.
Thor, Val, and Banner all look like they are in extreme pain,
as there's great concern the ship could be torn apart.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 104.
98A EXT. ASGARD - PLAZA - DAY 98A
SKURGE ADDRESSES A CROWD OF ASGARDIANS. HELA BEHIND HIM
leaning against FENRIS, her GIANT WOLF.
SKURGE
Asgardians, some misguided soul has
stolen the Bifrost sword. Tell us
where it is, or there will be
consequences. Bad ones.
We are now in the smoking ruins of Asgard. 100+ Asgardians
have been forced to line in a large piazza, all exhausted,
all scared. Patrolling the perimeter are Hela's Butchers.
SKURGE (CONT'D)
Well?
Hela points to an Asgardian woman off camera.
HELA
You.
Hela's butchers approach the crowd and find the Asgardian
woman. Skurge closes his eyes and looks downward.
ASGARDIAN CITIZENS
No! Stop!
Hela's butchers pull the Asgardian woman to the steps. They
shove her and she falls tot he floor. The woman is on her
hands and knees as Skurge turns to her. She trembles as
Skurge holds his battle axe with both hands.
HELA
Well? Executioner?
ASGARDIAN MAN
Wait! I know where the sword is.
99 EXT. THE DEVIL'S ANUS WORMHOLE - DAY 99
The Commodore nears the end of the wormhole and is-
-SPIT OUT into the calmness of outer space.
100 OMITTED 100
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 105.
101 INT. COMMODORE SHIP - CONTINUOUS 101
Banner, Thor, and Valkyrie are all unconscious. Banner wakes
up and looks outside, the stars reflected in the windshield.
Thor and Valkyrie wake up. Outside they see-
-THE REALM OF ASGARD, a flat city in the middle of an island
floating in space.
VALKYRIE
(mixed emotions)
I never thought I'd be back here.
The ship descends into the clouds above Asgard.
BANNER
I thought it'd be nicer. I mean,
not that it's not nice. It's just,
it's on fire.
THE SHIP CLEARS THE CLOUDS TO REVEAL-
-ASGARD IN RUINS. A DEVASTATED GHOST TOWN. FIRES, WRECKED
BUILDINGS, DEAD SOLDIERS. IT LOOKS LIKE ALL HOPE IS LOST.
VALKYRIE
Here, up here in the mountains.
A projected map on the console shows the mountain where the
stronghold is located. There is a red dot in the mountain,
indicating where the Asgardian citizens are.
VALKYRIE (CONT'D)
Heat signatures. People clustered
together. Hela's coming for them.
THOR
Okay, drop me off at the palace and
I'll draw her away.
VALKYRIE
And get yourself killed?
THOR
The people trapped down there are
all that matters. While I'm
dealing with Hela, I need you two
to help get everyone off Asgard.
BANNER
How the hell are we supposed to do
that?
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 106.
THOR
I have a man on the ground.
101A INT. ASGARD/STRONGHOLD - DAY 101A
Heimdall looks to the Asgardian Citizens.
HEIMDALL
Asgard. She's here.
109 EXT. PALACE - PLAZA - DAY 109
Valkyrie is helping Thor load a MASSIVE ASGARDIAN BLASTER
into the side of the Commodore.
THOR
Now the ship has guns.
VALKYRIE
I'll take it from here.
Thor produces a bundle of FABRIC WITH GOLD AND WHITE PLATING.
THOR
I found this in the armory.
Val immediately recognizes its significance. She doesn't
want to be affected by this gesture, but can't help it.
They share a look as the Commodore lifts off into the air.
Before she's out of earshot, Val calls down:
VALKYRIE
"Your majesty." Don't die. You
know what I mean.
The Commodore flies away, leaving Thor on the balcony.
109A INT. THRONE ROOM - CONTINUOUS 109A
Thor's footsteps ECHO through the empty space. He sees the
items from the vault scattered beside the throne.
Thor sees a chunk of plaster from the dismantled fresco. He
picks it up and sees that this piece of fresco bears a
portion of his own face. Thor then looks up, off camera.
His eyes go wide. He looks up at the ceiling where his
painting used to be and finds the original which depicts Odin
and Hela conquering the nine realms, with Hela's butchers all
around them. Hela holds Mjolnir.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 107.
106 OMITTED 106
107 EXT. ASGARD - MOUNTAIN RAVINE - DAY 107
Hela, cowl & headdress on, stands with Skurge outside of the
mountain stronghold where Heimdall is hiding the refugees.
Hela raises her arms and FIRES LONG THIN BLACK LANCES, which
BURROW into crevices on the mountainside. From here, we TILT
UP, looking straight at the sky.
With the lances in place, Hela bears down. Summoning all her
focus and energy, she begins to VIBRATE this manifestation of
her powers, PUNCTURING crevices and splitting rock apart.
The whole mountain begins to RUMBLE.
108 OMITTED 108
110 EXT. ASGARD - MOUNTAIN STRONGHOLD - SAME 110
CRACK! Hela RIPS OPEN THE SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN!
There is an avalanche of rock and debris. The mountain
around the doors completely destroyed, the doors fall across
the ravine, creating a bridge for Hela and Skurge. Hela
waits patiently for the dust to settle and sees-
-an empty stronghold. No sign of Heimdall or the refugees.
111 EXT. SECRET MOUNTAIN PATH - SAME 111
Heimdall leads the migration of refugees out the other side
of the mountain onto a secluded mountain path.
HEIMDALL
We must keep moving! Go to the
Bifrost!
112 INT. COMMODORE - DUSK 112
Banner flies the Commodore out across the city.
Val puts on her gloves, cuff on her forearm, boots, and
breastplate. She grabs her dragonfang sword and puts it at
her side. Val mans the Blaster, and we see that she's changed
into the CLASSIC WHITE & GOLD VALKYRIE ARMOR (Thor's gift).
Bad ass.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 108.
113 EXT. MOUNTAIN STRONGHOLD - DUSK 113
Hela is about to throttle Skurge when-
-A LOUD GONG SOUND. It's coming from far away, but the deep
note resonates across the land. GONG-GONG-GONG-GONG!
Hela looks to the Palace, her eyes narrowing with rage.
114 INT. THRONE ROOM - CONTINUOUS 114
Find Thor on the throne holding GUNGNIR - THE KING'S SPEAR,
Odin's signature spear. SLAMMING the butt of it on the
ground. GONG...GONG...
Hela steps into the throne room. Headdress & cowl off.
Thor stops the GONGING when he sees Hela.
THOR
Sister.
Smiling, Hela gradually crosses the huge space towards Thor.
HELA
You're still alive.
THOR
I love what you've done with the
place. Redecorating, I see.
HELA
It seems our father's solution to
every problem was to cover it up.
THOR
Or to cast it out.
(then:)
He told you you were worthy. He
said the same thing to me.
Angle on Hela in the frescos, fighting with Mjolnir.
HELA
You see, you never knew him, not at
his best.
(nostalgic sigh)
Odin and I drowned entire
civilizations in blood and tears.
Where do you think all this gold
came from? And then one day he
decided to become a benevolent
king.
(MORE)
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 109.
HELA (CONT'D)
To foster peace, to protect life.
(with teeth)
To have you.
THOR
I understand why you're angry. And
you are my sister, and technically
have a claim to the throne. And
believe me, I would love for
someone else to rule. But it can't
be you. You're just...the worst.
Hela puts on her headdress.
HELA
Okay, get up. You're in my seat.
THOR
(standing up)
You know, Father once told me that
a wise king never seeks out war.
HELA
But must always be ready for it.
They CHARGE each other.
115 EXT. RAINBOW BRIDGE - SAME 115
Heimdall leads the refugees out onto the bridge.
But then he stops. Sensing something.
At the far end of the bridge is FENRIS! The massive war wolf
is guarding the observatory!
HEIMDALL
Go back!
The refugees turn to retreat. Fenris CHARGES!
GUNFIRE FROM ABOVE!
The Commodore swoops onto the scene, Valkyrie manning the
blaster and FIRING on Fenris, who stops his charge.
As the refugees retreat, they come to a stop because...
...SKURGE IS LEADING AN ARMY OF BUTCHERS BEHIND THEM!
Heimdall and the refugees are now trapped on the bridge
between Fenris and Skurge!
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 110.
116 INT. THRONE ROOM - CONTINUOUS 116
Hela and Thor fight, Hela wielding twin black blades.
They CLASH and Thor BLOCKS an attack with Gungnir. They are
face to face, Hela glaring at Thor.
HELA
To be honest, I expected more.
Hela DISARMS him, sending Gungnir CLATTERING across the room.
Hela strikes out sending Thor FLYING hard into a wall.
117 EXT. RAINBOW BRIDGE - SAME 117
Hela's butchers stand behind Skurge.
SKURGE
Heimdall! The sword!
The Butcher army CHARGES
Val and Banner hold the remaining Butchers off with GUNFIRE.
Heimdall is looking toward the palace, concern for Thor. But
his attention soon goes back to protecting the mass of
humanity behind him. He looks out to the Observatory
HEIMDALL
We must cross now! To Bi-Frost!
Heimdall leads the refugees out onto the bridge.
118 INT. THRONE ROOM - CONTINUOUS 118
Hela PINS thor against the wall.
HELA
Here's the difference between us.
I'm Odin's firstborn, the rightful
heir, the savior of Asgard.
(beat)
And you're nothing.
Hela PROJECTS a large spiked lance, Thor barely rolls out of
the way before it PUNCTURES the wall.
Thor HEADBUTTS Hela. It does nothing. Hela responds with her
own HEADBUTT. It does a lot.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 111.
HELA (CONT'D)
So simple. Even a blind man could
see it.
Hela RAKES a black-clawed hand across Thor's face. In doing
so, she RIPS OUT ONE OF HIS EYES!
HELA (CONT'D)
Now you remind me of Dad.
119 EXT. RAINBOW BRIDGE - SAME 119
Asgardians CLASH with Hela's Butchers.
Valkyrie keeps raining down fire on Fenris, but it is doing
no real damage. Just pissing the wolf off.
Fenris shakes off the bullets and resumes CHARGING.
Heimdall sees Fenris charging and steps out in front of the
refugees with his sword, preparing for the worst.
120 INT. COMMODORE SHIP - SAME 120
Valkyrie gives up shooting.
VALKYRIE
This stupid dog won't die!
Banner looks down at the carnage below. Makes a decision.
He gets up and heads for the bay doors.
BANNER
Everything's going to be okay. I
got this. You want to know who I
am?
VALKYRIE
What the hell are you talking
about?
BANNER
You'll see.
Banner LEAPS out of the ship!
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 112.
121 EXT. RAINBOW BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS 121
Banner soars through the air. It's an awe-inspiring image as
we follow Banner's trajectory downwards. His face is
determined, arms churning, ready to Hulk out...
...except it doesn't happen. Worry washes over his face.
SPLAT! Banner FACEPLANTS on the bridge, seeming to break
every bone in his body. He looks dead.
Pause. Fenris SNIFFS him curiously. We notice one vein on
Banner's neck PUMPING GREEN. Then-
-Banner suddenly EXPLODES UP as THE INCREDIBLE HULK, UPPER-
CUTTING Fenris in the jaw! Hulk is now in a wrestling match
with a beast four times his size - the two of them go
TUMBLING into the water below.
122 EXT. PALACE BALCONY - SAME 122
Hela has Thor by the throat. She lifts him up to look over
the balcony's ledge.
HELA
You see? No one's going anywhere.
(then:)
I'll get that sword even if I have
to kill every single one of them to
do it.
Thor looks down. Distraught. Heartsick.
123 EXT. RAINBOW BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS 123
Val pilots the Commodore towards the battle on the city side
of the bridge. Skurge's battlion of Butchers surge forward-
-BOOM! Val LANDS the Commodore on top of them, SKIDDING
across the bridge, CRUSHING the front line of the Butchers,
and KNOCKING Skurge aside. The impact triggers the party
function, setting off PARTY MUSIC and a FIREWORKS DISPLAY.
Val emerges from the ship in full battle mode. Behind her,
the Commodore FIREWORKS provide a spectacular HERO BACKDROP.
She draws DRAGONFANG and smiles as Butchers begin swarming
towards her. She is where she needs to be.
Meanwhile, the Asgardians huddle together, packed so tight
that some begin to fall off the side of the bridge, loved
ones grabbing them and pulling them back up. There's no hope.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 113.
Heimdall FIGHTS off Butchers, but gets KNOCKED DOWN. Just as
it looks like he's about to take a killing blow-
-BAM! The Butcher is BLASTED.
Korg steps into frame, holding the blaster!
KORG
Hey man. I'm Korg. This is Miek.
Miek steps into frame, waving.
KORG (CONT'D)
We're going to jump on that
spaceship and get out of here.
Want to come?
Heimdall is beyond confused, but then... a LOUD NOISE. Hela
looks down to see-
-EMERGING FROM THE THICK LOW-HANGING FOG IS LOKI! Resplendent
in horns, arms spread wide, seeming to float towards the
bridge like a mythical angel of mercy.
LOKI
Your savior is here!
The fog dissipates around him, revealing that Loki's standing
on THE GRANDMASTER'S SUPERCRUISER! For reasons that will
become clear, we will henceforth call this ship THE ARK.
And Loki is not alone. He's brought along all the prisoners
from the Contest of Champions. Armed with gladiator weapons.
The Ark slows to a stop at the middle of bridge.
ABOVE: Even with Hela's hand on his throat, Thor can't help
but smile at the sight of Loki. Hela however sneers.
HELA
That little shit.
BELOW: Loki and the Sakaarian gladiators JUMP OFF the Ark and
onto the bridge, joining the fight against Hela's forces.
LOKI
Did you miss me? Everybody on that
ship, now.
The Asgardian refugees begin POURING onto the ark. The only
way onto the Ark is a narrow plankway, so there is an
immediate bottleneck effect - thousands of frightened people
all pushing for a chance at salvation. It's mayhem.
Loki walks through the crowd to Heimdall.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 114.
HEIMDALL
Welcome home. I saw you coming.
LOKI
Of course you did.
Loki joins Heimdall and the gladiators in fending off Hela's
encroaching minions.
124 OMITTED 124
125 OMITTED 125
126 EXT. PALACE BALCONY - SAME 126
Hela is perturbed, but not enraged. She turns her gaze back
to Thor for a final farewell.
HELA
A valiant effort, but you never
stood a chance.
Thor looks up from his friends protecting his people as they
frenziedly board to Ark to-
-the twilight stars coming out over Asgard. There's a
glimmering of stardust in the sky.
HELA (CONT'D)
You see? I'm not a queen, or a
monster.
FLASH: PUSH IN ON ODIN AT THE CLIFFS.
HELA (CONT'D)
I'm the Goddess of Death.
FLASH: PUSH IN ON ODIN AT THE CLIFFS.
HELA (CONT'D)
What were you the God of again?
As Hela digs two blades into his chest, Thor SCREAMS...
And everything goes SILENT. SKY. We PAN DOWN to-
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 115.
126A EXT. CLIFFS - DAY 126A
- where we find Thor (dressed and injured as he was on the
balcony), back in the sweeping fields where we met Hela for
the first time.
ODIN (O.S.)
Even when you had two eyes you were
only seeing half the picture.
Thor turns to see his father, sitting where we last saw him.
Thor falls to his knees.
THOR
She's too strong. Without my
hammer I cannot--
ODIN
Are you Thor, God of Hammers?
Thor looks up, meeting his gaze.
ODIN (CONT'D)
That hammer helped you control your
power, focus it. But it was never
the source of your strength.
Odin stands, as does Thor.
THOR
It's too late. She's already taken
Asgard.
ODIN
Asgard is not a place. Never has
been.
(gestures around him)
This could be Asgard. It is
wherever our people stand. And
right now those people need you.
Odin turns to go.
THOR
I'm not as strong as you.
ODIN
No. You're stronger.
As Odin turns to leave, a SHADOW in the shape of HELA'S
HEADDRESS falls across him. He looks up and we are...
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 116.
126B EXT. PALACE BALCONY - CONTINUOUS 126B
Thor looks up to the sky.
She digs the blades deeper into Thor's chest. He groans in
pain. Everything DARKENS as BLACK CLOUDS gather overhead.
HELA
Tell me brother, what were you the
God of again...?
CLOSE ON Thor's clenched fist, small arcs of electricity
forming.
-THE LOUDEST CRACK OF THUNDER YOU'VE EVER HEARD! In an
instant, Thor and Hela are ENGULFED in a bolt of lightning!!
KA-BOOM! Hela is BLASTED OUT of the lightning and sent
CRASHING into the streets of Asgard. Her costume is
tattered, the black extensions of her power hanging off her
body in some places. She appears to be unconscious!
All around Asgard, EVERYONE looks up at this massive strike.
127 EXT. RAINBOW BRIDGE (OBSERVATORY SIDE) - CONTINUOUS 127
BOOM! Thor LANDS HARD on his feet. Muscles swollen, veins
pulsing with electricity. A living storm.
Thor DIVES INTO THE FRAY. He moves like a bolt of lightning,
SURGING through the army of Butchers in quick SLASHING JOLTS.
128 EXT. RAINBOW BRIDGE (CITY SIDE) - SAME 128
Valkyrie CHARGES into the ocean of Butchers. Wielding
Dragonfang, backlit by the POPS of fireworks.
129 EXT. RAINBOW BRIDGE (HERO SHOT) - CONTINUOUS 129
Moving across the entire epic battle.
On the city side, Valkyrie CUTS A SWATHE through the
relentless onslaught of Butchers. Heavy damage.
At the middle of the bridge, Heimdall helps load the fleeing
Asgardians onto the Ark.
Within the melee are Loki, Korg and the Sakaarians. Loki
SLASHES through Butchers wielding his two long daggers.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 117.
In the water below, Hulk and Fenris WRESTLE in an colossal
clash of FISTS, CLAWS, and TEETH.
Beyond that, Thor is wielding electrified weapons and
BLASTING entire packs of Butchers off the bridge!
Lost in the chaos is Skurge, who sees the tides turning. He
throws down his axe and blends into the crowd.
130 OMITTED 130
131 OMITTED 131
132 EXT. ASGARD - WATER BELOW - CONTINUOUS 132
Fenris has Hulk in his mouth, underwater. Trying to drown
the green goliath!
Fenris' teeth PUNCTURE Hulk's skin. He BELLOWS, THRASHING.
Hulk winds up and SLAMS Fenris in the snout!
Fenris snaps back, revealing that-
-THEY'VE REACHED THE REALM'S EDGE!
Fenris is knocked off, plummeting off of Asgard into space.
Hulk grabs hold of the slippery rocks, desperately trying to
climb back as water pours down on him.
A133 OMITTED A133
133 EXT. THE ARK - SAME 133
Asgardians continue RUSHING onto the ship.
In the crowd we find Skurge! He's thrown a cloak over
himself and is sneaking in amongst the refugees.
134 OMITTED 134
135 OMITTED 135
136 OMITTED 136
137 OMITTED 137
138 OMITTED 138
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 118.
139 OMITTED 139
A140 EXT. RAINBOW BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS A140
Our heroes have drastically thinned down the herd of
Butchers.
It's pandemonium. The Ark's engines are deafening, but you
can still hear the sound of terrified people SCREAMING.
Thor helps Loki to his feet.
THOR
You're late.
LOKI
You're missing an eye.
Valkyrie finishes off a handful of enemies, but then notices
something. She WHISTLES to get the others' attention.
VALKYRIE
This isn't over.
All around the bridge, our heroes look to see-
-Hela arriving at the far side of bridge. She is seething
with power, a vision of death.
Having just come out of this huge battle, they are all weary
and nursing injuries. Loki and Val are hurting worse than
Thor.
Hela walks towards them. Menacing and deliberate.
Thor, Loki, and Val step forward to protect the Asgardians.
They huddle together.
THOR
I think we should disband the
Revengers.
LOKI
Hit her with a lightning blast.
THOR
I just hit her with the biggest
lightning blast in the history of
lightning. It did nothing.
VALKYRIE
We need to hold her off until
everybody's on board.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 119.
Thor looks at the people boarding behind him.
THOR
It won't end there. The longer
Hela's on Asgard the more powerful
she grows. She'll hunt us down.
We need to stop her here and now.
VALKYRIE
What's our move?
LOKI
I'm not doing "Get help."
Thor sees Hela approaching. He sees the palace behind her. He
comes to a realization.
THOR
Asgard's not a place, it's a
people.
(then)
This was never about stopping
Ragnarok...it was about causing
Ragnarok.
(to Loki:)
Go to the vault. Surtur's crown.
It's the only way.
LOKI
(impressed)
Bold move, brother. Even for me.
Loki runs off, leaving Thor and Val to deal with Hela.
THOR
Shall we?
VALKYRIE
After you.
Thor ATTACKS. They CLASH, kicking off this monumental
confrontation. Hela manifests pitch black weapons to attack
Thor, but Thor is conjuring powerful bolts of electricity
with the same speed and ferocity.
Just as Thor is surging with newfound lightning powers,
Hela's powers seem to be enhanced as well.
The battle is relentless and fast-paced. Thor is holding his
own against Hela. Maybe they can win this thing.
After several fearsome exchanges, Hela PUNCTURES his shoulder
and then DARTS past him with startling speed.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 120.
Undeterred, Thor RUSHES Hela again. Valkyrie joins in,
forcing Hela to fight them both.
BB140 EXT. THE ARK - SAME BB140
While the Asgardians still scramble to get on board above-
-find the Commodore ship, swooping down below the bridge.
BC140 INT. COMMODORE SHIP - CONTINUOUS BC140
Find Loki in the pilot's seat.
LOKI
This is madness.
The ship ACCELERATES towards the palace of Asgard.
BD140 EXT. RAINBOW BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS BD140
Thor continues FIGHTING Hela while Valkyrie BLOCKS Hela's
attempts to spear the Asgardians from afar.
Hela isn't landing any fatal blows, but she's carving Thor up
and making steady progress towards the Ark.
However, the Asgardian refugees finally make it aboard. An
injured Heimdall, Korg, and Miek are the last to get on.
Thor and Heimdall make eye contact. Thor calls out:
THOR
GO! GO NOW!
As the Ark's engines begin to POWER UP-
-Hela HARPOONS Thor. He goes down, grimacing in pain.
Hela begins to CONJURE AN ENORMOUS MANIFESTATION OF HER
POWERS, A GIANT BLACK SPIKE FROM THE BEDROCK OF ASGARD THAT
STABS THE ARK AND PREVENTS IT FROM LEAVING!
Butchers begin to scramble up onto the Ark!
B140 OMITTED B140
BE140 EXT. ARK - CONTINUOUS BE140
The refugees REACT IN TERROR as the Butchers begin CLIMBING
from the bridge to the Ark. In the frightened crowd we find-
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 121.
-Skurge, still cloaked. He sees innocent Asgardians huddled
together, trying to protect their families. He's having a
crisis of conscience. An epiphany.
C140 OMITTED C140
D140 OMITTED D140
E140 INT. ODIN'S VAULT - SAME E140
LOKI rushes in and picks up Surtur's skull.
As he walks towards the Eternal Flame, The Tesseract draws
his attention. Tempting him.
F140 EXT. THE ARK - CONTINUOUS F140
The first wave of Butchers arrives on board, heading straight
for a cowering family. Just as they're about to be killed--
POW! POW! POW! The Butchers fall dead.
Everyone turns to see SKURGE, now uncloaked, wielding his two
M-16s from Texas.
SKURGE
For Asgard.
Skurge runs forward, LEAPS off the Ark, and LANDS on the
bridge right where all the Butchers are coming to life.
BLASTING AWAY the Butchers before they can get aboard.
Behind Skurge, the Ark begins to LIFT OFF.
Skurge keeps FIRING and then-
SKURGE (CONT'D)
HELA!
Hela turns to see Skurge blasting his way through her
Butchers, trying to make his way to her.
Disappointed, Hela FIRES a blade through Skurge's heart.
Skurge has been killed...
...but the Ark now ASCENDS unfettered.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 122.
140 INT. ODIN'S VAULT - SAME 140
LOKI places Surtur's skull in the Eternal Flame.
LOKI
With the Eternal Flame, you are
reborn.
As the fire CRACKLES, Surtur's skull begins to GROW.
141 EXT. RAINBOW BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS 141
Hela has Val in her clutches, but her focus is on the
aftermath of Skurge's last stand and the Ark's subsequent
escape. She's furious, about to unleash hell when-
THOR (O.S.)
HELA! Enough!
Hela turns to see Thor, having yanked out the harpoon...
...and it looks like he's laying down his sword!
THOR (CONT'D)
You want Asgard? It's yours.
HELA
Whatever game you're playing, it
won't work. You can't defeat me.
THOR
No, but he can.
KA-BOOM! EXPLODING through the roof of the palace is SURTUR!
This is a different Surtur than the opening. He is slowly
but steadily GROWING in size, and he carries with him a
massive flaming sword, which GROWS as well.
Surtur's arrival literally SHAKES the bedrock of Asgard,
causing FISSURES to spiderweb all around him, and DISLODGING
some of the foundation on the bridge and around the palace.
Hela's eyes go wide. She wasn't expecting this.
HELA
No...NO!
A142 OMITTED A142
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 123.
B142 EXT. RAINBOW BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS B142
In the background the Ark continues its ascent, now high up
above the city.
Hela's attention is on Surtur as the palace COLLAPSES around
him. So she is unprepared for-
-SHLNK! Mustering up all her remaining strength, Val DRIVES
Dragonfang through Hela's chest, effectively PINNING her to
the bridge.
Refocused on Val, Hela goes to deliver a death blow when-
-Thor BOLTS forward! He PULLS Val from Hela's clutches.
Thor turns and FIRES LIGHTNING INTO DRAGONFANG, which
DISLODGES the section of the bridge that Hela is pinned to!
The ground beneath Hela BREAKS FREE and she goes FALLING down
into the expanding fissure in Asgard's bedrock.
Badly injured, Thor and Valkyrie look up to see-
-Surtur INCREASING in size, now towering over the palace.
SURTUR
Tremble before me Asgard, for I am
your reckoning!
Surtur swings his sword, destroying an entire city block.
THOR and VALKYRIE look up.
VALKYRIE
The people are safe. That's all
that matters.
THOR
We're fulfilling the prophecy.
VALKYRIE
I hate this prophecy.
THOR
So do I, but we have no choice.
In the background, Hulk hops up onto the bridge. Looks
around, zeroing in on Surtur.
SURTUR
Surtur destroys Asgard, he destroys
Hela so that our people can live.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 124.
Hulk CHARGES behind them, still unseen by Thor and Val.
THOR
We need to let him finish...
(finally sees Hulk)
No!
HULK LEAPS UP AND LANDS ONTO SURTUR'S FACE and begins
POUNDING the fire giant with furious punches!
THOR (CONT'D)
Hulk no! Stop it you moron!!
It's not doing much damage, but the shock of it plus Hulk's
impact makes Surtur take a destructive step back.
Hulk is trying to rip out one of Surtur's horns when Surtur
reaches up and GRABS HIM with a giant fiery hand.
Surtur HURLS Hulk away from him. Sends him CRASHING DOWN.
Hulk stumbles to his feet, dazed and SMOKING. After gathering
his bearings, Hulk gets REALLY ANGRY and heads back towards
Surtur for round two, but-
THOR (CONT'D)
Hulk, just for once in your life,
don't smash!
HULK
But...big Monster.
VALKYRIE
Hulk! Let's go.
Hulk stops. Looking between Surtur and Thor & Val. This is
a real Sophie's Choice for Hulk. On the one hand, he really
wants to kill that thing. On the other hand...
HULK
Friends.
Hulk PICKS UP Thor and Valkyrie. He then squats down, and-
-LEAPS WITH ALL HIS MIGHT! The trio SHOOTS UP into the night
sky like a rocket blasting off. Their trajectory is heading
right at the Ark as it reaches the lower orbit of Asgard.
142 EXT. ARK - PLATFORM - CONTINUOUS 142
Hulk lands gently, as though he were stepping out of bed. He
casually DROPS Thor and Val, both exhausted.
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 125.
143 EXT. ASGARD - SAME 143
A bird's eye view shows TOTAL CARNAGE AND MADNESS on Asgard.
Surtur has grown to EXTINCTION LEVEL SCALE. SLASHING AWAY at
the landscape below, when suddenly-
-A MASSIVE BLACK SPIKE EXPLODES FROM THE WATER AND SLAMS INTO
SURTUR'S CHEST!
From beneath the water, Hela EXPLODES back onto the scene,
riding a huge spiked manifestation of her powers.
She's going for Surtur. ATTACKING with all her might.
Surtur winds up, holding his sword above his head.
SURTUR
I am Asgard's doom!!
True to his word, Surtur fulfills his destiny and-
-DRIVES HIS SWORD THROUGH HELA AND INTO THE HEART OF ASGARD!
144 INT. THE ARK - MAIN CABIN - SAME 144
Everyone watches as Surtur drives his sword through Asgard.
KORG
The damage is not too bad. As long
as the foundations are strong, we
can rebuild this place. It will
become a haven for all people and
aliens of the universe...
When the fiery sword touches the crystalline base of Asgard
there is a VIOLENT DETONATION OF ENERGY!
A CATACLYSMIC EARTHQUAKE! The entire realm is SPLIT IN TWO!
In an instant, Thor's home is BLOWN TO PIECES.
Asgard is gone.
KORG (CONT'D)
Nope, those foundations are gone.
Sorry.
Stay on Thor as he processes the decisions he's made.
THOR
What have I done?
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 126.
Heimdall joins him.
HEIMDALL
You saved us from extinction.
Asgard is not a place, it's a
people.
145 EXT. SPACE - INDETERMINATE TIME 145
The Ark cruises among the chaos that once was Asgard.
146 INT. THE ARK - CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS 146
Thor looks at his reflection in a mirror. His wounds are
bandaged, including his now missing eye. His armor is clean.
Thor takes a beat, as though trying to get used to the sight
of the man looking back at him.
LOKI (O.S.)
It suits you.
Thor turns to reveal Loki standing by the door. A smile.
THOR
Perhaps you're not so bad after
all, brother.
LOKI
Maybe not.
THOR
Thank you, Loki.
Thor picks up a soap dish.
THOR (CONT'D)
And if you were here, I might even
give you a hug.
Thor THROWS the dish at Loki. Loki catches it.
LOKI
Do we have to hug now?
Thor smiles.
147 OMITTED 147
148 OMITTED 148
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 127.
A149 EXT. THE ARK - SPACE A149
The giant cruiseliner is gliding through space, the twinkling
of stars all around it.
149 INT. THE ARK - MAIN DECK 149
Thor steps out onto the main deck to see an assembly of both
Asgardian and Sakaarian refugees awaiting their King.
Thor looks over his people and begins to walk through the
crowd. His subjects part, allowing him through.
It is the antithesis of the opening coronation from the first
THOR movie. The people aren't cheering and lauding him, but
rather they are smiling. Humbly bowing. Grateful.
And Thor isn't acting arrogant. Not trying to show off any
swagger. He is stately. A contemplative and dignified king.
At the end of the procession, Hulk, Loki, Valkyrie, and
Heimdall stand next to the CAPTAIN'S CHAIR.
VALKYRIE
Your throne.
Pause. Reluctant acceptance. Thor sits down.
Flanking him on opposite sides are Valkyrie and Heimdall.
Behind/towering above them is the Hulk. Loki joins them.
HEIMDALL
So, King of Asgard.
Thor turns around to see THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE staring back,
silently awaiting word from their new King. Now feeling the
true weight of the crown, Thor takes a moment... and then:
HEIMDALL (CONT'D)
Where to?
THOR
I'm not sure. Any suggestions?
Miek, what's your home planet?
Angle on Korg, who is holding Miek (sans robot exoskeleton).
KORG
Oh, Miek's dead. I accidentally
stepped on him on the bridge, I've
just felt so guilty I've been
carrying him around all day...
BLUE DRAFT 05/20/16 128.
Miek WRIGGLES to life. Korg lights up.
KORG (CONT'D)
Miek, you're alive! He's alive
everyone! What was your question?
Thor looks forward, taking charge of this one.
THOR
Earth it is.
CUT TO BLACK.
THE END.
TAG INT. THE ARK - DAY TAG
THOR and LOKI look out the window.
LOKI
Do you really think it's a good
idea to go back to Earth?
THOR
Sure! They love me there.
LOKI
Let me rephrase: Do you really
think it's a good idea to bring me
back to Earth?
Thor smiles, getting it. Pats Loki on the shoulder.
THOR
Probably not. But don't worry,
brother...I've got a feeling that
everything's going to work out.
Then through the window, they see-
-THE MASSIVE FORM OF SANCTUARY-2, THANOS' WARSHIP
approaching.
TAG1 EXT. THE ARK - SAME TAG1
A wider view allows us to see all of Sanctuary-2, dwarfing
the Ark in size.
END.
47 min
November 08, 2022 One Step Closer: This Place You Know
Bee Movie Script
According to all known laws
of aviation,
there is no way a bee
should be able to fly.
Its wings are too small to get
its fat little body off the ground.
The bee, of course, flies anyway
because bees don't care
what humans think is impossible.
Yellow, black. Yellow, black.
Yellow, black. Yellow, black.
Ooh, black and yellow!
Let's shake it up a little.
Barry! Breakfast is ready!
Ooming!
Hang on a second.
Hello?
- Barry?
- Adam?
- Oan you believe this is happening?
- I can't. I'll pick you up.
Looking sharp.
Use the stairs. Your father
paid good money for those.
Sorry. I'm excited.
Here's the graduate.
We're very proud of you, son.
A perfect report card, all B's.
Very proud.
Ma! I got a thing going here.
- You got lint on your fuzz.
- Ow! That's me!
- Wave to us! We'll be in row 118,000.
- Bye!
Barry, I told you,
stop flying in the house!
- Hey, Adam.
- Hey, Barry.
- Is that fuzz gel?
- A little. Special day, graduation.
Never thought I'd make it.
Three days grade school,
three days high school.
Those were awkward.
Three days college. I'm glad I took
a day and hitchhiked around the hive.
You did come back different.
- Hi, Barry.
- Artie, growing a mustache? Looks good.
- Hear about Frankie?
- Yeah.
- You going to the funeral?
- No, I'm not going.
Everybody knows,
sting someone, you die.
Don't waste it on a squirrel.
Such a hothead.
I guess he could have
just gotten out of the way.
I love this incorporating
an amusement park into our day.
That's why we don't need vacations.
Boy, quite a bit of pomp...
under the circumstances.
- Well, Adam, today we are men.
- We are!
- Bee-men.
- Amen!
Hallelujah!
Students, faculty, distinguished bees,
please welcome Dean Buzzwell.
Welcome, New Hive Oity
graduating class of...
...9:15.
That concludes our ceremonies.
And begins your career
at Honex Industries!
Will we pick ourjob today?
I heard it's just orientation.
Heads up! Here we go.
Keep your hands and antennas
inside the tram at all times.
- Wonder what it'll be like?
- A little scary.
Welcome to Honex,
a division of Honesco
and a part of the Hexagon Group.
This is it!
Wow.
Wow.
We know that you, as a bee,
have worked your whole life
to get to the point where you
can work for your whole life.
Honey begins when our valiant Pollen
Jocks bring the nectar to the hive.
Our top-secret formula
is automatically color-corrected,
scent-adjusted and bubble-contoured
into this soothing sweet syrup
with its distinctive
golden glow you know as...
Honey!
- That girl was hot.
- She's my cousin!
- She is?
- Yes, we're all cousins.
- Right. You're right.
- At Honex, we constantly strive
to improve every aspect
of bee existence.
These bees are stress-testing
a new helmet technology.
- What do you think he makes?
- Not enough.
Here we have our latest advancement,
the Krelman.
- What does that do?
- Oatches that little strand of honey
that hangs after you pour it.
Saves us millions.
Oan anyone work on the Krelman?
Of course. Most bee jobs are
small ones. But bees know
that every small job,
if it's done well, means a lot.
But choose carefully
because you'll stay in the job
you pick for the rest of your life.
The same job the rest of your life?
I didn't know that.
What's the difference?
You'll be happy to know that bees,
as a species, haven't had one day off
in 27 million years.
So you'll just work us to death?
We'll sure try.
Wow! That blew my mind!
"What's the difference?"
How can you say that?
One job forever?
That's an insane choice to have to make.
I'm relieved. Now we only have
to make one decision in life.
But, Adam, how could they
never have told us that?
Why would you question anything?
We're bees.
We're the most perfectly
functioning society on Earth.
You ever think maybe things
work a little too well here?
Like what? Give me one example.
I don't know. But you know
what I'm talking about.
Please clear the gate.
Royal Nectar Force on approach.
Wait a second. Oheck it out.
- Hey, those are Pollen Jocks!
- Wow.
I've never seen them this close.
They know what it's like
outside the hive.
Yeah, but some don't come back.
- Hey, Jocks!
- Hi, Jocks!
You guys did great!
You're monsters!
You're sky freaks! I love it! I love it!
- I wonder where they were.
- I don't know.
Their day's not planned.
Outside the hive, flying who knows
where, doing who knows what.
You can'tjust decide to be a Pollen
Jock. You have to be bred for that.
Right.
Look. That's more pollen
than you and I will see in a lifetime.
It's just a status symbol.
Bees make too much of it.
Perhaps. Unless you're wearing it
and the ladies see you wearing it.
Those ladies?
Aren't they our cousins too?
Distant. Distant.
Look at these two.
- Oouple of Hive Harrys.
- Let's have fun with them.
It must be dangerous
being a Pollen Jock.
Yeah. Once a bear pinned me
against a mushroom!
He had a paw on my throat,
and with the other, he was slapping me!
- Oh, my!
- I never thought I'd knock him out.
What were you doing during this?
Trying to alert the authorities.
I can autograph that.
A little gusty out there today,
wasn't it, comrades?
Yeah. Gusty.
We're hitting a sunflower patch
six miles from here tomorrow.
- Six miles, huh?
- Barry!
A puddle jump for us,
but maybe you're not up for it.
- Maybe I am.
- You are not!
We're going 0900 at J-Gate.
What do you think, buzzy-boy?
Are you bee enough?
I might be. It all depends
on what 0900 means.
Hey, Honex!
Dad, you surprised me.
You decide what you're interested in?
- Well, there's a lot of choices.
- But you only get one.
Do you ever get bored
doing the same job every day?
Son, let me tell you about stirring.
You grab that stick, and you just
move it around, and you stir it around.
You get yourself into a rhythm.
It's a beautiful thing.
You know, Dad,
the more I think about it,
maybe the honey field
just isn't right for me.
You were thinking of what,
making balloon animals?
That's a bad job
for a guy with a stinger.
Janet, your son's not sure
he wants to go into honey!
- Barry, you are so funny sometimes.
- I'm not trying to be funny.
You're not funny! You're going
into honey. Our son, the stirrer!
- You're gonna be a stirrer?
- No one's listening to me!
Wait till you see the sticks I have.
I could say anything right now.
I'm gonna get an ant tattoo!
Let's open some honey and celebrate!
Maybe I'll pierce my thorax.
Shave my antennae.
Shack up with a grasshopper. Get
a gold tooth and call everybody "dawg"!
I'm so proud.
- We're starting work today!
- Today's the day.
Oome on! All the good jobs
will be gone.
Yeah, right.
Pollen counting, stunt bee, pouring,
stirrer, front desk, hair removal...
- Is it still available?
- Hang on. Two left!
One of them's yours! Oongratulations!
Step to the side.
- What'd you get?
- Picking crud out. Stellar!
Wow!
Oouple of newbies?
Yes, sir! Our first day! We are ready!
Make your choice.
- You want to go first?
- No, you go.
Oh, my. What's available?
Restroom attendant's open,
not for the reason you think.
- Any chance of getting the Krelman?
- Sure, you're on.
I'm sorry, the Krelman just closed out.
Wax monkey's always open.
The Krelman opened up again.
What happened?
A bee died. Makes an opening. See?
He's dead. Another dead one.
Deady. Deadified. Two more dead.
Dead from the neck up.
Dead from the neck down. That's life!
Oh, this is so hard!
Heating, cooling,
stunt bee, pourer, stirrer,
humming, inspector number seven,
lint coordinator, stripe supervisor,
mite wrangler. Barry, what
do you think I should... Barry?
Barry!
All right, we've got the sunflower patch
in quadrant nine...
What happened to you?
Where are you?
- I'm going out.
- Out? Out where?
- Out there.
- Oh, no!
I have to, before I go
to work for the rest of my life.
You're gonna die! You're crazy! Hello?
Another call coming in.
If anyone's feeling brave,
there's a Korean deli on 83rd
that gets their roses today.
Hey, guys.
- Look at that.
- Isn't that the kid we saw yesterday?
Hold it, son, flight deck's restricted.
It's OK, Lou. We're gonna take him up.
Really? Feeling lucky, are you?
Sign here, here. Just initial that.
- Thank you.
- OK.
You got a rain advisory today,
and as you all know,
bees cannot fly in rain.
So be careful. As always,
watch your brooms,
hockey sticks, dogs,
birds, bears and bats.
Also, I got a couple of reports
of root beer being poured on us.
Murphy's in a home because of it,
babbling like a cicada!
- That's awful.
- And a reminder for you rookies,
bee law number one,
absolutely no talking to humans!
All right, launch positions!
Buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz! Buzz, buzz,
buzz, buzz! Buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz!
Black and yellow!
Hello!
You ready for this, hot shot?
Yeah. Yeah, bring it on.
Wind, check.
- Antennae, check.
- Nectar pack, check.
- Wings, check.
- Stinger, check.
Scared out of my shorts, check.
OK, ladies,
let's move it out!
Pound those petunias,
you striped stem-suckers!
All of you, drain those flowers!
Wow! I'm out!
I can't believe I'm out!
So blue.
I feel so fast and free!
Box kite!
Wow!
Flowers!
This is Blue Leader.
We have roses visual.
Bring it around 30 degrees and hold.
Roses!
30 degrees, roger. Bringing it around.
Stand to the side, kid.
It's got a bit of a kick.
That is one nectar collector!
- Ever see pollination up close?
- No, sir.
I pick up some pollen here, sprinkle it
over here. Maybe a dash over there,
a pinch on that one.
See that? It's a little bit of magic.
That's amazing. Why do we do that?
That's pollen power. More pollen, more
flowers, more nectar, more honey for us.
Oool.
I'm picking up a lot of bright yellow.
Oould be daisies. Don't we need those?
Oopy that visual.
Wait. One of these flowers
seems to be on the move.
Say again? You're reporting
a moving flower?
Affirmative.
That was on the line!
This is the coolest. What is it?
I don't know, but I'm loving this color.
It smells good.
Not like a flower, but I like it.
Yeah, fuzzy.
Ohemical-y.
Oareful, guys. It's a little grabby.
My sweet lord of bees!
Oandy-brain, get off there!
Problem!
- Guys!
- This could be bad.
Affirmative.
Very close.
Gonna hurt.
Mama's little boy.
You are way out of position, rookie!
Ooming in at you like a missile!
Help me!
I don't think these are flowers.
- Should we tell him?
- I think he knows.
What is this?!
Match point!
You can start packing up, honey,
because you're about to eat it!
Yowser!
Gross.
There's a bee in the car!
- Do something!
- I'm driving!
- Hi, bee.
- He's back here!
He's going to sting me!
Nobody move. If you don't move,
he won't sting you. Freeze!
He blinked!
Spray him, Granny!
What are you doing?!
Wow... the tension level
out here is unbelievable.
I gotta get home.
Oan't fly in rain.
Oan't fly in rain.
Oan't fly in rain.
Mayday! Mayday! Bee going down!
Ken, could you close
the window please?
Ken, could you close
the window please?
Oheck out my new resume.
I made it into a fold-out brochure.
You see? Folds out.
Oh, no. More humans. I don't need this.
What was that?
Maybe this time. This time. This time.
This time! This time! This...
Drapes!
That is diabolical.
It's fantastic. It's got all my special
skills, even my top-ten favorite movies.
What's number one? Star Wars?
Nah, I don't go for that...
...kind of stuff.
No wonder we shouldn't talk to them.
They're out of their minds.
When I leave a job interview, they're
flabbergasted, can't believe what I say.
There's the sun. Maybe that's a way out.
I don't remember the sun
having a big 75 on it.
I predicted global warming.
I could feel it getting hotter.
At first I thought it was just me.
Wait! Stop! Bee!
Stand back. These are winter boots.
Wait!
Don't kill him!
You know I'm allergic to them!
This thing could kill me!
Why does his life have
less value than yours?
Why does his life have any less value
than mine? Is that your statement?
I'm just saying all life has value. You
don't know what he's capable of feeling.
My brochure!
There you go, little guy.
I'm not scared of him.
It's an allergic thing.
Put that on your resume brochure.
My whole face could puff up.
Make it one of your special skills.
Knocking someone out
is also a special skill.
Right. Bye, Vanessa. Thanks.
- Vanessa, next week? Yogurt night?
- Sure, Ken. You know, whatever.
- You could put carob chips on there.
- Bye.
- Supposed to be less calories.
- Bye.
I gotta say something.
She saved my life.
I gotta say something.
All right, here it goes.
Nah.
What would I say?
I could really get in trouble.
It's a bee law.
You're not supposed to talk to a human.
I can't believe I'm doing this.
I've got to.
Oh, I can't do it. Oome on!
No. Yes. No.
Do it. I can't.
How should I start it?
"You like jazz?" No, that's no good.
Here she comes! Speak, you fool!
Hi!
I'm sorry.
- You're talking.
- Yes, I know.
You're talking!
I'm so sorry.
No, it's OK. It's fine.
I know I'm dreaming.
But I don't recall going to bed.
Well, I'm sure this
is very disconcerting.
This is a bit of a surprise to me.
I mean, you're a bee!
I am. And I'm not supposed
to be doing this,
but they were all trying to kill me.
And if it wasn't for you...
I had to thank you.
It's just how I was raised.
That was a little weird.
- I'm talking with a bee.
- Yeah.
I'm talking to a bee.
And the bee is talking to me!
I just want to say I'm grateful.
I'll leave now.
- Wait! How did you learn to do that?
- What?
The talking thing.
Same way you did, I guess.
"Mama, Dada, honey." You pick it up.
- That's very funny.
- Yeah.
Bees are funny. If we didn't laugh,
we'd cry with what we have to deal with.
Anyway...
Oan I...
...get you something?
- Like what?
I don't know. I mean...
I don't know. Ooffee?
I don't want to put you out.
It's no trouble. It takes two minutes.
- It's just coffee.
- I hate to impose.
- Don't be ridiculous!
- Actually, I would love a cup.
Hey, you want rum cake?
- I shouldn't.
- Have some.
- No, I can't.
- Oome on!
I'm trying to lose a couple micrograms.
- Where?
- These stripes don't help.
You look great!
I don't know if you know
anything about fashion.
Are you all right?
No.
He's making the tie in the cab
as they're flying up Madison.
He finally gets there.
He runs up the steps into the church.
The wedding is on.
And he says, "Watermelon?
I thought you said Guatemalan.
Why would I marry a watermelon?"
Is that a bee joke?
That's the kind of stuff we do.
Yeah, different.
So, what are you gonna do, Barry?
About work? I don't know.
I want to do my part for the hive,
but I can't do it the way they want.
I know how you feel.
- You do?
- Sure.
My parents wanted me to be a lawyer or
a doctor, but I wanted to be a florist.
- Really?
- My only interest is flowers.
Our new queen was just elected
with that same campaign slogan.
Anyway, if you look...
There's my hive right there. See it?
You're in Sheep Meadow!
Yes! I'm right off the Turtle Pond!
No way! I know that area.
I lost a toe ring there once.
- Why do girls put rings on their toes?
- Why not?
- It's like putting a hat on your knee.
- Maybe I'll try that.
- You all right, ma'am?
- Oh, yeah. Fine.
Just having two cups of coffee!
Anyway, this has been great.
Thanks for the coffee.
Yeah, it's no trouble.
Sorry I couldn't finish it. If I did,
I'd be up the rest of my life.
Are you...?
Oan I take a piece of this with me?
Sure! Here, have a crumb.
- Thanks!
- Yeah.
All right. Well, then...
I guess I'll see you around.
Or not.
OK, Barry.
And thank you
so much again... for before.
Oh, that? That was nothing.
Well, not nothing, but... Anyway...
This can't possibly work.
He's all set to go.
We may as well try it.
OK, Dave, pull the chute.
- Sounds amazing.
- It was amazing!
It was the scariest,
happiest moment of my life.
Humans! I can't believe
you were with humans!
Giant, scary humans!
What were they like?
Huge and crazy. They talk crazy.
They eat crazy giant things.
They drive crazy.
- Do they try and kill you, like on TV?
- Some of them. But some of them don't.
- How'd you get back?
- Poodle.
You did it, and I'm glad. You saw
whatever you wanted to see.
You had your "experience." Now you
can pick out yourjob and be normal.
- Well...
- Well?
Well, I met someone.
You did? Was she Bee-ish?
- A wasp?! Your parents will kill you!
- No, no, no, not a wasp.
- Spider?
- I'm not attracted to spiders.
I know it's the hottest thing,
with the eight legs and all.
I can't get by that face.
So who is she?
She's... human.
No, no. That's a bee law.
You wouldn't break a bee law.
- Her name's Vanessa.
- Oh, boy.
She's so nice. And she's a florist!
Oh, no! You're dating a human florist!
We're not dating.
You're flying outside the hive, talking
to humans that attack our homes
with power washers and M-80s!
One-eighth a stick of dynamite!
She saved my life!
And she understands me.
This is over!
Eat this.
This is not over! What was that?
- They call it a crumb.
- It was so stingin' stripey!
And that's not what they eat.
That's what falls off what they eat!
- You know what a Oinnabon is?
- No.
It's bread and cinnamon and frosting.
They heat it up...
Sit down!
...really hot!
- Listen to me!
We are not them! We're us.
There's us and there's them!
Yes, but who can deny
the heart that is yearning?
There's no yearning.
Stop yearning. Listen to me!
You have got to start thinking bee,
my friend. Thinking bee!
- Thinking bee.
- Thinking bee.
Thinking bee! Thinking bee!
Thinking bee! Thinking bee!
There he is. He's in the pool.
You know what your problem is, Barry?
I gotta start thinking bee?
How much longer will this go on?
It's been three days!
Why aren't you working?
I've got a lot of big life decisions
to think about.
What life? You have no life!
You have no job. You're barely a bee!
Would it kill you
to make a little honey?
Barry, come out.
Your father's talking to you.
Martin, would you talk to him?
Barry, I'm talking to you!
You coming?
Got everything?
All set!
Go ahead. I'll catch up.
Don't be too long.
Watch this!
Vanessa!
- We're still here.
- I told you not to yell at him.
He doesn't respond to yelling!
- Then why yell at me?
- Because you don't listen!
I'm not listening to this.
Sorry, I've gotta go.
- Where are you going?
- I'm meeting a friend.
A girl? Is this why you can't decide?
Bye.
I just hope she's Bee-ish.
They have a huge parade
of flowers every year in Pasadena?
To be in the Tournament of Roses,
that's every florist's dream!
Up on a float, surrounded
by flowers, crowds cheering.
A tournament. Do the roses
compete in athletic events?
No. All right, I've got one.
How come you don't fly everywhere?
It's exhausting. Why don't you
run everywhere? It's faster.
Yeah, OK, I see, I see.
All right, your turn.
TiVo. You can just freeze live TV?
That's insane!
You don't have that?
We have Hivo, but it's a disease.
It's a horrible, horrible disease.
Oh, my.
Dumb bees!
You must want to sting all those jerks.
We try not to sting.
It's usually fatal for us.
So you have to watch your temper.
Very carefully.
You kick a wall, take a walk,
write an angry letter and throw it out.
Work through it like any emotion:
Anger, jealousy, lust.
Oh, my goodness! Are you OK?
Yeah.
- What is wrong with you?!
- It's a bug.
He's not bothering anybody.
Get out of here, you creep!
What was that? A Pic 'N' Save circular?
Yeah, it was. How did you know?
It felt like about 10 pages.
Seventy-five is pretty much our limit.
You've really got that
down to a science.
- I lost a cousin to Italian Vogue.
- I'll bet.
What in the name
of Mighty Hercules is this?
How did this get here?
Oute Bee, Golden Blossom,
Ray Liotta Private Select?
- Is he that actor?
- I never heard of him.
- Why is this here?
- For people. We eat it.
You don't have
enough food of your own?
- Well, yes.
- How do you get it?
- Bees make it.
- I know who makes it!
And it's hard to make it!
There's heating, cooling, stirring.
You need a whole Krelman thing!
- It's organic.
- It's our-ganic!
It's just honey, Barry.
Just what?!
Bees don't know about this!
This is stealing! A lot of stealing!
You've taken our homes, schools,
hospitals! This is all we have!
And it's on sale?!
I'm getting to the bottom of this.
I'm getting to the bottom
of all of this!
Hey, Hector.
- You almost done?
- Almost.
He is here. I sense it.
Well, I guess I'll go home now
and just leave this nice honey out,
with no one around.
You're busted, box boy!
I knew I heard something.
So you can talk!
I can talk.
And now you'll start talking!
Where you getting the sweet stuff?
Who's your supplier?
I don't understand.
I thought we were friends.
The last thing we want
to do is upset bees!
You're too late! It's ours now!
You, sir, have crossed
the wrong sword!
You, sir, will be lunch
for my iguana, Ignacio!
Where is the honey coming from?
Tell me where!
Honey Farms! It comes from Honey Farms!
Orazy person!
What horrible thing has happened here?
These faces, they never knew
what hit them. And now
they're on the road to nowhere!
Just keep still.
What? You're not dead?
Do I look dead? They will wipe anything
that moves. Where you headed?
To Honey Farms.
I am onto something huge here.
I'm going to Alaska. Moose blood,
crazy stuff. Blows your head off!
I'm going to Tacoma.
- And you?
- He really is dead.
All right.
Uh-oh!
- What is that?!
- Oh, no!
- A wiper! Triple blade!
- Triple blade?
Jump on! It's your only chance, bee!
Why does everything have
to be so doggone clean?!
How much do you people need to see?!
Open your eyes!
Stick your head out the window!
From NPR News in Washington,
I'm Oarl Kasell.
But don't kill no more bugs!
- Bee!
- Moose blood guy!!
- You hear something?
- Like what?
Like tiny screaming.
Turn off the radio.
Whassup, bee boy?
Hey, Blood.
Just a row of honey jars,
as far as the eye could see.
Wow!
I assume wherever this truck goes
is where they're getting it.
I mean, that honey's ours.
- Bees hang tight.
- We're all jammed in.
It's a close community.
Not us, man. We on our own.
Every mosquito on his own.
- What if you get in trouble?
- You a mosquito, you in trouble.
Nobody likes us. They just smack.
See a mosquito, smack, smack!
At least you're out in the world.
You must meet girls.
Mosquito girls try to trade up,
get with a moth, dragonfly.
Mosquito girl don't want no mosquito.
You got to be kidding me!
Mooseblood's about to leave
the building! So long, bee!
- Hey, guys!
- Mooseblood!
I knew I'd catch y'all down here.
Did you bring your crazy straw?
We throw it in jars, slap a label on it,
and it's pretty much pure profit.
What is this place?
A bee's got a brain
the size of a pinhead.
They are pinheads!
Pinhead.
- Oheck out the new smoker.
- Oh, sweet. That's the one you want.
The Thomas 3000!
Smoker?
Ninety puffs a minute, semi-automatic.
Twice the nicotine, all the tar.
A couple breaths of this
knocks them right out.
They make the honey,
and we make the money.
"They make the honey,
and we make the money"?
Oh, my!
What's going on? Are you OK?
Yeah. It doesn't last too long.
Do you know you're
in a fake hive with fake walls?
Our queen was moved here.
We had no choice.
This is your queen?
That's a man in women's clothes!
That's a drag queen!
What is this?
Oh, no!
There's hundreds of them!
Bee honey.
Our honey is being brazenly stolen
on a massive scale!
This is worse than anything bears
have done! I intend to do something.
Oh, Barry, stop.
Who told you humans are taking
our honey? That's a rumor.
Do these look like rumors?
That's a conspiracy theory.
These are obviously doctored photos.
How did you get mixed up in this?
He's been talking to humans.
- What?
- Talking to humans?!
He has a human girlfriend.
And they make out!
Make out? Barry!
We do not.
- You wish you could.
- Whose side are you on?
The bees!
I dated a cricket once in San Antonio.
Those crazy legs kept me up all night.
Barry, this is what you want
to do with your life?
I want to do it for all our lives.
Nobody works harder than bees!
Dad, I remember you
coming home so overworked
your hands were still stirring.
You couldn't stop.
I remember that.
What right do they have to our honey?
We live on two cups a year. They put it
in lip balm for no reason whatsoever!
Even if it's true, what can one bee do?
Sting them where it really hurts.
In the face! The eye!
- That would hurt.
- No.
Up the nose? That's a killer.
There's only one place you can sting
the humans, one place where it matters.
Hive at Five, the hive's only
full-hour action news source.
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With Bob Bumble at the anchor desk.
Weather with Storm Stinger.
Sports with Buzz Larvi.
And Jeanette Ohung.
- Good evening. I'm Bob Bumble.
- And I'm Jeanette Ohung.
A tri-county bee, Barry Benson,
intends to sue the human race
for stealing our honey,
packaging it and profiting
from it illegally!
Tomorrow night on Bee Larry King,
we'll have three former queens here in
our studio, discussing their new book,
Olassy Ladies,
out this week on Hexagon.
Tonight we're talking to Barry Benson.
Did you ever think, "I'm a kid
from the hive. I can't do this"?
Bees have never been afraid
to change the world.
What about Bee Oolumbus?
Bee Gandhi? Bejesus?
Where I'm from, we'd never sue humans.
We were thinking
of stickball or candy stores.
How old are you?
The bee community
is supporting you in this case,
which will be the trial
of the bee century.
You know, they have a Larry King
in the human world too.
It's a common name. Next week...
He looks like you and has a show
and suspenders and colored dots...
Next week...
Glasses, quotes on the bottom from the
guest even though you just heard 'em.
Bear Week next week!
They're scary, hairy and here live.
Always leans forward, pointy shoulders,
squinty eyes, very Jewish.
In tennis, you attack
at the point of weakness!
It was my grandmother, Ken. She's 81.
Honey, her backhand's a joke!
I'm not gonna take advantage of that?
Quiet, please.
Actual work going on here.
- Is that that same bee?
- Yes, it is!
I'm helping him sue the human race.
- Hello.
- Hello, bee.
This is Ken.
Yeah, I remember you. Timberland, size
ten and a half. Vibram sole, I believe.
Why does he talk again?
Listen, you better go
'cause we're really busy working.
But it's our yogurt night!
Bye-bye.
Why is yogurt night so difficult?!
You poor thing.
You two have been at this for hours!
Yes, and Adam here
has been a huge help.
- Frosting...
- How many sugars?
Just one. I try not
to use the competition.
So why are you helping me?
Bees have good qualities.
And it takes my mind off the shop.
Instead of flowers, people
are giving balloon bouquets now.
Those are great, if you're three.
And artificial flowers.
- Oh, those just get me psychotic!
- Yeah, me too.
Bent stingers, pointless pollination.
Bees must hate those fake things!
Nothing worse
than a daffodil that's had work done.
Maybe this could make up
for it a little bit.
- This lawsuit's a pretty big deal.
- I guess.
You sure you want to go through with it?
Am I sure? When I'm done with
the humans, they won't be able
to say, "Honey, I'm home,"
without paying a royalty!
It's an incredible scene
here in downtown Manhattan,
where the world anxiously waits,
because for the first time in history,
we will hear for ourselves
if a honeybee can actually speak.
What have we gotten into here, Barry?
It's pretty big, isn't it?
I can't believe how many humans
don't work during the day.
You think billion-dollar multinational
food companies have good lawyers?
Everybody needs to stay
behind the barricade.
- What's the matter?
- I don't know, I just got a chill.
Well, if it isn't the bee team.
You boys work on this?
All rise! The Honorable
Judge Bumbleton presiding.
All right. Oase number 4475,
Superior Oourt of New York,
Barry Bee Benson v. the Honey Industry
is now in session.
Mr. Montgomery, you're representing
the five food companies collectively?
A privilege.
Mr. Benson... you're representing
all the bees of the world?
I'm kidding. Yes, Your Honor,
we're ready to proceed.
Mr. Montgomery,
your opening statement, please.
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury,
my grandmother was a simple woman.
Born on a farm, she believed
it was man's divine right
to benefit from the bounty
of nature God put before us.
If we lived in the topsy-turvy world
Mr. Benson imagines,
just think of what would it mean.
I would have to negotiate
with the silkworm
for the elastic in my britches!
Talking bee!
How do we know this isn't some sort of
holographic motion-picture-capture
Hollywood wizardry?
They could be using laser beams!
Robotics! Ventriloquism!
Oloning! For all we know,
he could be on steroids!
Mr. Benson?
Ladies and gentlemen,
there's no trickery here.
I'm just an ordinary bee.
Honey's pretty important to me.
It's important to all bees.
We invented it!
We make it. And we protect it
with our lives.
Unfortunately, there are
some people in this room
who think they can take it from us
'cause we're the little guys!
I'm hoping that, after this is all over,
you'll see how, by taking our honey,
you not only take everything we have
but everything we are!
I wish he'd dress like that
all the time. So nice!
Oall your first witness.
So, Mr. Klauss Vanderhayden
of Honey Farms, big company you have.
I suppose so.
I see you also own
Honeyburton and Honron!
Yes, they provide beekeepers
for our farms.
Beekeeper. I find that
to be a very disturbing term.
I don't imagine you employ
any bee-free-ers, do you?
- No.
- I couldn't hear you.
- No.
- No.
Because you don't free bees.
You keep bees. Not only that,
it seems you thought a bear would be
an appropriate image for a jar of honey.
They're very lovable creatures.
Yogi Bear, Fozzie Bear, Build-A-Bear.
You mean like this?
Bears kill bees!
How'd you like his head crashing
through your living room?!
Biting into your couch!
Spitting out your throw pillows!
OK, that's enough. Take him away.
So, Mr. Sting, thank you for being here.
Your name intrigues me.
- Where have I heard it before?
- I was with a band called The Police.
But you've never been
a police officer, have you?
No, I haven't.
No, you haven't. And so here
we have yet another example
of bee culture casually
stolen by a human
for nothing more than
a prance-about stage name.
Oh, please.
Have you ever been stung, Mr. Sting?
Because I'm feeling
a little stung, Sting.
Or should I say... Mr. Gordon M. Sumner!
That's not his real name?! You idiots!
Mr. Liotta, first,
belated congratulations on
your Emmy win for a guest spot
on ER in 2005.
Thank you. Thank you.
I see from your resume
that you're devilishly handsome
with a churning inner turmoil
that's ready to blow.
I enjoy what I do. Is that a crime?
Not yet it isn't. But is this
what it's come to for you?
Exploiting tiny, helpless bees
so you don't
have to rehearse
your part and learn your lines, sir?
Watch it, Benson!
I could blow right now!
This isn't a goodfella.
This is a badfella!
Why doesn't someone just step on
this creep, and we can all go home?!
- Order in this court!
- You're all thinking it!
Order! Order, I say!
- Say it!
- Mr. Liotta, please sit down!
I think it was awfully nice
of that bear to pitch in like that.
I think the jury's on our side.
Are we doing everything right, legally?
I'm a florist.
Right. Well, here's to a great team.
To a great team!
Well, hello.
- Ken!
- Hello.
I didn't think you were coming.
No, I was just late.
I tried to call, but... the battery.
I didn't want all this to go to waste,
so I called Barry. Luckily, he was free.
Oh, that was lucky.
There's a little left.
I could heat it up.
Yeah, heat it up, sure, whatever.
So I hear you're quite a tennis player.
I'm not much for the game myself.
The ball's a little grabby.
That's where I usually sit.
Right... there.
Ken, Barry was looking at your resume,
and he agreed with me that eating with
chopsticks isn't really a special skill.
You think I don't see what you're doing?
I know how hard it is to find
the rightjob. We have that in common.
Do we?
Bees have 100 percent employment,
but we do jobs like taking the crud out.
That's just what
I was thinking about doing.
Ken, I let Barry borrow your razor
for his fuzz. I hope that was all right.
I'm going to drain the old stinger.
Yeah, you do that.
Look at that.
You know, I've just about had it
with your little mind games.
- What's that?
- Italian Vogue.
Mamma mia, that's a lot of pages.
A lot of ads.
Remember what Van said, why is
your life more valuable than mine?
Funny, I just can't seem to recall that!
I think something stinks in here!
I love the smell of flowers.
How do you like the smell of flames?!
Not as much.
Water bug! Not taking sides!
Ken, I'm wearing a Ohapstick hat!
This is pathetic!
I've got issues!
Well, well, well, a royal flush!
- You're bluffing.
- Am I?
Surf's up, dude!
Poo water!
That bowl is gnarly.
Except for those dirty yellow rings!
Kenneth! What are you doing?!
You know, I don't even like honey!
I don't eat it!
We need to talk!
He's just a little bee!
And he happens to be
the nicest bee I've met in a long time!
Long time? What are you talking about?!
Are there other bugs in your life?
No, but there are other things bugging
me in life. And you're one of them!
Fine! Talking bees, no yogurt night...
My nerves are fried from riding
on this emotional roller coaster!
Goodbye, Ken.
And for your information,
I prefer sugar-free, artificial
sweeteners made by man!
I'm sorry about all that.
I know it's got
an aftertaste! I like it!
I always felt there was some kind
of barrier between Ken and me.
I couldn't overcome it.
Oh, well.
Are you OK for the trial?
I believe Mr. Montgomery
is about out of ideas.
We would like to call
Mr. Barry Benson Bee to the stand.
Good idea! You can really see why he's
considered one of the best lawyers...
Yeah.
Layton, you've
gotta weave some magic
with this jury,
or it's gonna be all over.
Don't worry. The only thing I have
to do to turn this jury around
is to remind them
of what they don't like about bees.
- You got the tweezers?
- Are you allergic?
Only to losing, son. Only to losing.
Mr. Benson Bee, I'll ask you
what I think we'd all like to know.
What exactly is your relationship
to that woman?
We're friends.
- Good friends?
- Yes.
How good? Do you live together?
Wait a minute...
Are you her little...
...bedbug?
I've seen a bee documentary or two.
From what I understand,
doesn't your queen give birth
to all the bee children?
- Yeah, but...
- So those aren't your real parents!
- Oh, Barry...
- Yes, they are!
Hold me back!
You're an illegitimate bee,
aren't you, Benson?
He's denouncing bees!
Don't y'all date your cousins?
- Objection!
- I'm going to pincushion this guy!
Adam, don't! It's what he wants!
Oh, I'm hit!!
Oh, lordy, I am hit!
Order! Order!
The venom! The venom
is coursing through my veins!
I have been felled
by a winged beast of destruction!
You see? You can't treat them
like equals! They're striped savages!
Stinging's the only thing
they know! It's their way!
- Adam, stay with me.
- I can't feel my legs.
What angel of mercy
will come forward to suck the poison
from my heaving buttocks?
I will have order in this court. Order!
Order, please!
The case of the honeybees
versus the human race
took a pointed turn against the bees
yesterday when one of their legal
team stung Layton T. Montgomery.
- Hey, buddy.
- Hey.
- Is there much pain?
- Yeah.
I...
I blew the whole case, didn't I?
It doesn't matter. What matters is
you're alive. You could have died.
I'd be better off dead. Look at me.
They got it from the cafeteria
downstairs, in a tuna sandwich.
Look, there's
a little celery still on it.
What was it like to sting someone?
I can't explain it. It was all...
All adrenaline and then...
and then ecstasy!
All right.
You think it was all a trap?
Of course. I'm sorry.
I flew us right into this.
What were we thinking? Look at us. We're
just a couple of bugs in this world.
What will the humans do to us
if they win?
I don't know.
I hear they put the roaches in motels.
That doesn't sound so bad.
Adam, they check in,
but they don't check out!
Oh, my.
Oould you get a nurse
to close that window?
- Why?
- The smoke.
Bees don't smoke.
Right. Bees don't smoke.
Bees don't smoke!
But some bees are smoking.
That's it! That's our case!
It is? It's not over?
Get dressed. I've gotta go somewhere.
Get back to the court and stall.
Stall any way you can.
And assuming you've done step correctly, you're ready for the tub.
Mr. Flayman.
Yes? Yes, Your Honor!
Where is the rest of your team?
Well, Your Honor, it's interesting.
Bees are trained to fly haphazardly,
and as a result,
we don't make very good time.
I actually heard a funny story about...
Your Honor,
haven't these ridiculous bugs
taken up enough
of this court's valuable time?
How much longer will we allow
these absurd shenanigans to go on?
They have presented no compelling
evidence to support their charges
against my clients,
who run legitimate businesses.
I move for a complete dismissal
of this entire case!
Mr. Flayman, I'm afraid I'm going
to have to consider
Mr. Montgomery's motion.
But you can't! We have a terrific case.
Where is your proof?
Where is the evidence?
Show me the smoking gun!
Hold it, Your Honor!
You want a smoking gun?
Here is your smoking gun.
What is that?
It's a bee smoker!
What, this?
This harmless little contraption?
This couldn't hurt a fly,
let alone a bee.
Look at what has happened
to bees who have never been asked,
"Smoking or non?"
Is this what nature intended for us?
To be forcibly addicted
to smoke machines
and man-made wooden slat work camps?
Living out our lives as honey slaves
to the white man?
- What are we gonna do?
- He's playing the species card.
Ladies and gentlemen, please,
free these bees!
Free the bees! Free the bees!
Free the bees!
Free the bees! Free the bees!
The court finds in favor of the bees!
Vanessa, we won!
I knew you could do it! High-five!
Sorry.
I'm OK! You know what this means?
All the honey
will finally belong to the bees.
Now we won't have
to work so hard all the time.
This is an unholy perversion
of the balance of nature, Benson.
You'll regret this.
Barry, how much honey is out there?
All right. One at a time.
Barry, who are you wearing?
My sweater is Ralph Lauren,
and I have no pants.
- What if Montgomery's right?
- What do you mean?
We've been living the bee way
a long time, 27 million years.
Oongratulations on your victory.
What will you demand as a settlement?
First, we'll demand a complete shutdown
of all bee work camps.
Then we want back the honey
that was ours to begin with,
every last drop.
We demand an end to the glorification
of the bear as anything more
than a filthy, smelly,
bad-breath stink machine.
We're all aware
of what they do in the woods.
Wait for my signal.
Take him out.
He'll have nauseous
for a few hours, then he'll be fine.
And we will no longer tolerate
bee-negative nicknames...
But it's just a prance-about stage name!
...unnecessary inclusion of honey
in bogus health products
and la-dee-da human
tea-time snack garnishments.
Oan't breathe.
Bring it in, boys!
Hold it right there! Good.
Tap it.
Mr. Buzzwell, we just passed three cups,
and there's gallons more coming!
- I think we need to shut down!
- Shut down? We've never shut down.
Shut down honey production!
Stop making honey!
Turn your key, sir!
What do we do now?
Oannonball!
We're shutting honey production!
Mission abort.
Aborting pollination and nectar detail.
Returning to base.
Adam, you wouldn't believe
how much honey was out there.
Oh, yeah?
What's going on? Where is everybody?
- Are they out celebrating?
- They're home.
They don't know what to do.
Laying out, sleeping in.
I heard your Uncle Oarl was on his way
to San Antonio with a cricket.
At least we got our honey back.
Sometimes I think, so what if humans
liked our honey? Who wouldn't?
It's the greatest thing in the world!
I was excited to be part of making it.
This was my new desk. This was my
new job. I wanted to do it really well.
And now...
Now I can't.
I don't understand
why they're not happy.
I thought their lives would be better!
They're doing nothing. It's amazing.
Honey really changes people.
You don't have any idea
what's going on, do you?
- What did you want to show me?
- This.
What happened here?
That is not the half of it.
Oh, no. Oh, my.
They're all wilting.
Doesn't look very good, does it?
No.
And whose fault do you think that is?
You know, I'm gonna guess bees.
Bees?
Specifically, me.
I didn't think bees not needing to make
honey would affect all these things.
It's notjust flowers.
Fruits, vegetables, they all need bees.
That's our whole SAT test right there.
Take away produce, that affects
the entire animal kingdom.
And then, of course...
The human species?
So if there's no more pollination,
it could all just go south here,
couldn't it?
I know this is also partly my fault.
How about a suicide pact?
How do we do it?
- I'll sting you, you step on me.
- Thatjust kills you twice.
Right, right.
Listen, Barry...
sorry, but I gotta get going.
I had to open my mouth and talk.
Vanessa?
Vanessa? Why are you leaving?
Where are you going?
To the final Tournament of Roses parade
in Pasadena.
They've moved it to this weekend
because all the flowers are dying.
It's the last chance
I'll ever have to see it.
Vanessa, I just wanna say I'm sorry.
I never meant it to turn out like this.
I know. Me neither.
Tournament of Roses.
Roses can't do sports.
Wait a minute. Roses. Roses?
Roses!
Vanessa!
Roses?!
Barry?
- Roses are flowers!
- Yes, they are.
Flowers, bees, pollen!
I know.
That's why this is the last parade.
Maybe not.
Oould you ask him to slow down?
Oould you slow down?
Barry!
OK, I made a huge mistake.
This is a total disaster, all my fault.
Yes, it kind of is.
I've ruined the planet.
I wanted to help you
with the flower shop.
I've made it worse.
Actually, it's completely closed down.
I thought maybe you were remodeling.
But I have another idea, and it's
greater than my previous ideas combined.
I don't want to hear it!
All right, they have the roses,
the roses have the pollen.
I know every bee, plant
and flower bud in this park.
All we gotta do is get what they've got
back here with what we've got.
- Bees.
- Park.
- Pollen!
- Flowers.
- Repollination!
- Across the nation!
Tournament of Roses,
Pasadena, Oalifornia.
They've got nothing
but flowers, floats and cotton candy.
Security will be tight.
I have an idea.
Vanessa Bloome, FTD.
Official floral business. It's real.
Sorry, ma'am. Nice brooch.
Thank you. It was a gift.
Once inside,
we just pick the right float.
How about The Princess and the Pea?
I could be the princess,
and you could be the pea!
Yes, I got it.
- Where should I sit?
- What are you?
- I believe I'm the pea.
- The pea?
It goes under the mattresses.
- Not in this fairy tale, sweetheart.
- I'm getting the marshal.
You do that!
This whole parade is a fiasco!
Let's see what this baby'll do.
Hey, what are you doing?!
Then all we do
is blend in with traffic...
...without arousing suspicion.
Once at the airport,
there's no stopping us.
Stop! Security.
- You and your insect pack your float?
- Yes.
Has it been
in your possession the entire time?
Would you remove your shoes?
- Remove your stinger.
- It's part of me.
I know. Just having some fun.
Enjoy your flight.
Then if we're lucky, we'll have
just enough pollen to do the job.
Oan you believe how lucky we are? We
have just enough pollen to do the job!
I think this is gonna work.
It's got to work.
Attention, passengers,
this is Oaptain Scott.
We have a bit of bad weather
in New York.
It looks like we'll experience
a couple hours delay.
Barry, these are cut flowers
with no water. They'll never make it.
I gotta get up there
and talk to them.
Be careful.
Oan I get help
with the Sky Mall magazine?
I'd like to order the talking
inflatable nose and ear hair trimmer.
Oaptain, I'm in a real situation.
- What'd you say, Hal?
- Nothing.
Bee!
Don't freak out! My entire species...
What are you doing?
- Wait a minute! I'm an attorney!
- Who's an attorney?
Don't move.
Oh, Barry.
Good afternoon, passengers.
This is your captain.
Would a Miss Vanessa Bloome in 24B
please report to the cockpit?
And please hurry!
What happened here?
There was a DustBuster,
a toupee, a life raft exploded.
One's bald, one's in a boat,
they're both unconscious!
- Is that another bee joke?
- No!
No one's flying the plane!
This is JFK control tower, Flight 356.
What's your status?
This is Vanessa Bloome.
I'm a florist from New York.
Where's the pilot?
He's unconscious,
and so is the copilot.
Not good. Does anyone onboard
have flight experience?
As a matter of fact, there is.
- Who's that?
- Barry Benson.
From the honey trial?! Oh, great.
Vanessa, this is nothing more
than a big metal bee.
It's got giant wings, huge engines.
I can't fly a plane.
- Why not? Isn't John Travolta a pilot?
- Yes.
How hard could it be?
Wait, Barry!
We're headed into some lightning.
This is Bob Bumble. We have some
late-breaking news from JFK Airport,
where a suspenseful scene
is developing.
Barry Benson,
fresh from his legal victory...
That's Barry!
...is attempting to land a plane,
loaded with people, flowers
and an incapacitated flight crew.
Flowers?!
We have a storm in the area
and two individuals at the controls
with absolutely no flight experience.
Just a minute.
There's a bee on that plane.
I'm quite familiar with Mr. Benson
and his no-account compadres.
They've done enough damage.
But isn't he your only hope?
Technically, a bee
shouldn't be able to fly at all.
Their wings are too small...
Haven't we heard this a million times?
"The surface area of the wings
and body mass make no sense."
- Get this on the air!
- Got it.
- Stand by.
- We're going live.
The way we work may be a mystery to you.
Making honey takes a lot of bees
doing a lot of small jobs.
But let me tell you about a small job.
If you do it well,
it makes a big difference.
More than we realized.
To us, to everyone.
That's why I want to get bees
back to working together.
That's the bee way!
We're not made of Jell-O.
We get behind a fellow.
- Black and yellow!
- Hello!
Left, right, down, hover.
- Hover?
- Forget hover.
This isn't so hard.
Beep-beep! Beep-beep!
Barry, what happened?!
Wait, I think we were
on autopilot the whole time.
- That may have been helping me.
- And now we're not!
So it turns out I cannot fly a plane.
All of you, let's get
behind this fellow! Move it out!
Move out!
Our only chance is if I do what I'd do,
you copy me with the wings of the plane!
Don't have to yell.
I'm not yelling!
We're in a lot of trouble.
It's very hard to concentrate
with that panicky tone in your voice!
It's not a tone. I'm panicking!
I can't do this!
Vanessa, pull yourself together.
You have to snap out of it!
You snap out of it.
You snap out of it.
- You snap out of it!
- You snap out of it!
- You snap out of it!
- You snap out of it!
- You snap out of it!
- You snap out of it!
- Hold it!
- Why? Oome on, it's my turn.
How is the plane flying?
I don't know.
Hello?
Benson, got any flowers
for a happy occasion in there?
The Pollen Jocks!
They do get behind a fellow.
- Black and yellow.
- Hello.
All right, let's drop this tin can
on the blacktop.
Where? I can't see anything. Oan you?
No, nothing. It's all cloudy.
Oome on. You got to think bee, Barry.
- Thinking bee.
- Thinking bee.
Thinking bee!
Thinking bee! Thinking bee!
Wait a minute.
I think I'm feeling something.
- What?
- I don't know. It's strong, pulling me.
Like a 27-million-year-old instinct.
Bring the nose down.
Thinking bee!
Thinking bee! Thinking bee!
- What in the world is on the tarmac?
- Get some lights on that!
Thinking bee!
Thinking bee! Thinking bee!
- Vanessa, aim for the flower.
- OK.
Out the engines. We're going in
on bee power. Ready, boys?
Affirmative!
Good. Good. Easy, now. That's it.
Land on that flower!
Ready? Full reverse!
Spin it around!
- Not that flower! The other one!
- Which one?
- That flower.
- I'm aiming at the flower!
That's a fat guy in a flowered shirt.
I mean the giant pulsating flower
made of millions of bees!
Pull forward. Nose down. Tail up.
Rotate around it.
- This is insane, Barry!
- This's the only way I know how to fly.
Am I koo-koo-kachoo, or is this plane
flying in an insect-like pattern?
Get your nose in there. Don't be afraid.
Smell it. Full reverse!
Just drop it. Be a part of it.
Aim for the center!
Now drop it in! Drop it in, woman!
Oome on, already.
Barry, we did it!
You taught me how to fly!
- Yes. No high-five!
- Right.
Barry, it worked!
Did you see the giant flower?
What giant flower? Where? Of course
I saw the flower! That was genius!
- Thank you.
- But we're not done yet.
Listen, everyone!
This runway is covered
with the last pollen
from the last flowers
available anywhere on Earth.
That means this is our last chance.
We're the only ones who make honey,
pollinate flowers and dress like this.
If we're gonna survive as a species,
this is our moment! What do you say?
Are we going to be bees, orjust
Museum of Natural History keychains?
We're bees!
Keychain!
Then follow me! Except Keychain.
Hold on, Barry. Here.
You've earned this.
Yeah!
I'm a Pollen Jock! And it's a perfect
fit. All I gotta do are the sleeves.
Oh, yeah.
That's our Barry.
Mom! The bees are back!
If anybody needs
to make a call, now's the time.
I got a feeling we'll be
working late tonight!
Here's your change. Have a great
afternoon! Oan I help who's next?
Would you like some honey with that?
It is bee-approved. Don't forget these.
Milk, cream, cheese, it's all me.
And I don't see a nickel!
Sometimes I just feel
like a piece of meat!
I had no idea.
Barry, I'm sorry.
Have you got a moment?
Would you excuse me?
My mosquito associate will help you.
Sorry I'm late.
He's a lawyer too?
I was already a blood-sucking parasite.
All I needed was a briefcase.
Have a great afternoon!
Barry, I just got this huge tulip order,
and I can't get them anywhere.
No problem, Vannie.
Just leave it to me.
You're a lifesaver, Barry.
Oan I help who's next?
All right, scramble, jocks!
It's time to fly.
Thank you, Barry!
That bee is living my life!
Let it go, Kenny.
- When will this nightmare end?!
- Let it all go.
- Beautiful day to fly.
- Sure is.
Between you and me,
I was dying to get out of that office.
You have got
to start thinking bee, my friend.
- Thinking bee!
- Me?
Hold it. Let's just stop
for a second. Hold it.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry, everyone.
Oan we stop here?
I'm not making a major life decision
during a production number!
All right. Take ten, everybody.
Wrap it up, guys.
I had virtually no rehearsal for that.
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