Such a small world we live in. So many people we look up to. It can all end in just the blink of an eye. For decades this man has dedicated his life to creating the greatest horror stories for us horror fans to enjoy. One in particular being the SCREAM saga, Which has built a huge fan base. Although only 4 movies were made, I still felt the story could continue on. So I interpreted the continuation myself in hopes of making the fans and Wes happy as he looks down on us from above. I am dedicating this story to the master of horror himself, WES CRAVEN. RIP Mr. Craven, we all truly miss you.. And without further delay, I present to you, the perfect continuation of the SCREAM saga...
TAKING PLACE 4 YEARS AFTER THE EVENTS OF SCREAM 4
[FADE IN]
It's cold and wet, as if it mearly just stopped raining. An eerie calm sets in.
EXT. WOODSBORO - MOVIE THEATER - NIGHT
The parking lot is packed with vehicles. There must be a huge premiere going on tonight. People storm the sidewalks in an unorderly fashion, making their way to the theater entrance. Among the croud is, LACEY ROBERTS, a 19 year old pristene, yet has a "I can be fun when I want to personality", blonde-ish black haired, smaller framed girl, standing about 5'5.
Then there's her charming, yet oddly funny boyfriend, JOSH WALKER, a 19 year old, cocky and jokingly serious, black haired, average sized guy, standing about 6ft even.
LACEY
Some would agree to this being in really bad taste.
JOSH
What being in bad taste?
LACEY
This movie.. These movies. They're all in bad taste.
JOSH
Why's that?
LACEY
It's blood money. They profit off of the lives of the victims of Woodsboro (beat) yet they continue to make them.
JOSH
Oh come on, you're only saying that because you ARE originally from Woodsboro.
LACEY
That's besides the point (beat) Anyways, you are too.
JOSH
Your point?
LACEY
Nevermind.
They come up to the promotional poster for the premiere for the STAB REBOOT, Bluntly titled "STAB". Josh continues on toward the digital ticket machine. Lacey stops for a moment and analyzes the poster with a look of disgust on her face. The poster reveals a slightly revamped Ghostface lunging over a group of familiar faces.
LACEY
And now they're starting over again.
Josh recieves his tickets from the machine, pulls his receipt, and shoves it in his pocket, then walks over to Lacey.
JOSH
Yeah, so now we get to watch Casey bite it all over again in IMAX quality.
Lacey shoots Josh the same look of disgust.
LACEY
Really?
JOSH
(chuckling and sure of himself)
I'm just kidding. They couldn't use the same people due to studio law suits and copyright issues.
LACEY
Still (beat) it's in bad taste if you ask me.
JOSH
Well- Nobody asked you Lace.
Lacey ignores Josh as he opens the the door to the main entrance of the theater. Looking back at Lacey, who is still observing the promotional poster. Josh motions Lacey.
JOSH
Hey, you coming?
Lacey then turns her attention away from the poster and enters the theater behind Josh.
INT. MOVIE THEATER - LOBBY - CONT'D
The staff has really went all out for this premiere as every inch of the place is completely decorated with STAB decore. standing in the center of the lobby is a larger than life, 7ft tall, revamped version of Ghostface poised with his knife in hand, ready to strike.
Upon entering the theater, Lacey seems a bit overwhelmed by all the decorations and props. Josh, on the other hand is astounded. It's clear that Josh is a fan of the STAB franchise.
Josh sets his eyes on the Ghostface prop.
JOSH
Dayyyyumm! I want one of those.
LACEY
(rolls eyes)
Of course you do.
They proceed toward the usher and hand her their tickets. Upon taking their tickets, the usher hands over a clear, sealed bag, containing a revamped version of the Ghostface mask and robe to Josh. He cautiously takes the bag.
JOSH
And what's this for?
USHER
The studio provided them for the premiere. Tonight only.
JOSH
Oh cool. How very STAB 2 of you.
The usher smiles as Josh walks passed. Lacey follows behind. THe usher goes to issue Lacey her free souvenir but she rejects it.
LACEY
(smiles politely)
No thanks, I think I'm good.
The usher smirks, then sets the package aside.
USHER
If you change your mind.
Lacey grins then proceeds past then quickly loses her smile. She then meets up with Josh at the snack bar.
JOSH
You want anything? Drink, popcorn, candy?
LACEY
No, I ate and stuff before we left.
JOSH
Good because food and drinks here is so fuckin' expensive.
Lacey playfully laughs.
LACEY
Where's the movie even being shown?
JOSH
I don't know, it says it on the stub...
Josh reaches into his pocket and pulls out the crumpled ticket stub.
JOSH(CONT'D)
...But here, I gotta take a leak.
Lacey takes the stub from Josh.
LACEY
Already?
JOSH
Yeah, I've been holding it since before we left. Save a seat for me please though.
Josh takes off down the theater hall toward the bathroom.
LACEY
(displeased)
Yeah.
Lacey begins to pace forward as she analyzes the stub. The stub reads "1 ADULT TO PREMIERE OF "STAB" SCREEN 5".
LACEY(CONT'D)
(sighs)
Screen 5.
She then proceeds forward, down the screen room hallway.
[CUT TO]
INT. MOVIE THEATER - BATHROOM - CONT'D
Josh enters the bathroom and walks down the hall until he comes up to the urinals, which are oddly enough being used by people wearing the Ghostface robe and mask that was provided. He then walks toward the stalls, to the third and last one, he pushes it open and enters, locking it behind him.
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INT. MOVIE THEATER - SCREEN ROOM 5 - CONT'D
The room is definetly over done with STAB decor. Clearly a one night only thing.
Lacey enters the screen room. Inside people are acting crazy as the movie is just starting. Just about everyone is wearing the free Ghostface attire. Lacey begins to feel a bit uneasy as she makes her way up stairs, looking as if she's trying to find a seat somewhere in the middle.
[CUT TO]
INT. MOVIE THEATER - BATHROOM - CONT'D
Josh flushes the toilet and exits the stall, quietly closing the door behind him. He walks to the end of the stalls and notices that the urinals are now free to use. He rolls his eyes and sighs. He then walks up to the sink, turns on the faucet to wash his hands. We hear another stall click open. Josh pauses then turns around. He slowly crouches down and looks under the stalls but nothing can be seen. He just shrugs his shoulders then continues on down the hall. From behind we see a figure approaching Josh as he turns the corner down the bathroom hall. It's someone dressed in black. It's GHOSTFACE!
[CONT'D]
INT. CONT'D - SCREEN ROOM 5 - CONT'D
The movie is well underway now. We see girl roaming arounnd her back patio, while talking on her cell phone.
Just then... A vibration emits from Lacey's pocket. She sighs as she struggles while attempting to pull her phone out of her pocket. Finally she gets it out. The screen lights up with the caller ID reading "JOSH".
Lacey sighs and rolls her eyes, then gets up and walks out of the screen room. She then swipes the screen to answer the call.
INT. CONT'D - HALLWAY - CONT'D
LACEY
(in a abrupt tone)
What the hell's taking you so long? You need help flushing or something?
The caller on the other end is silent for a moment, then responds in the menacing tone of Ghosface's voice.
GHOSTFACE
No, not exactly. Maybe a little cleaning up though.
Uamused, believing that it's just Josh playing prank on her, Lacey responds...
LACEY
(Unamused)
Uh-huh sure. Cleaning up with what exactly?
GHOSTFACE
The blood.. It's everywhere. I do believe I've made a mess of things here.
LACEY
Yeah, sure. Hurry your ass up Josh, the movie's already started. I swear you so stupid shit like this everytime we go out.
Lacey recieves no response.
LACEY(CONT'D)
Hello? Josh!?
[Dial tone]
LACEY(CONT'D)
(With a look of 'Wtf?')
Well fuck you too then!
Lacey slips her phone back in her pocket then re-enters the screen room.
INT. CONT'D - SCREEN ROOM 5 - CONT'D
Lacey walks down the hall and back up the stairs to her seat. She sits back down in her seat. She looks at the person to the right of her, whoever they are, they're wearing the Ghostface attire and stitting very still, watching the movie. Lacey has that uneasy feeling again. On screen - A window shatters as a chair is thrown through the patio door, followed by the girl on screen to react hysterically. The audience in the theater react similarly. The girl puts the phone back to her ear and Ghostface's menacing voice responds, "This is your last chance to play my little game, last chance or you and everyone you know dies!" Just then... Someone passes in front of Lacey and sits down in the open seat next to her. This person, who she believes to be Josh is wearing both the Ghostface robe and mask. Lacey looks at this person with utter unamusement.
LACEY(CONT'D)
(Looks at the person)
Really?! THIS is what took you so long?
The person doesn't respond, only continues to watch the movie. Lacey then looks back at the person.
LACEY(CONT'D)
You know you can take that mask off now?
The person nods.
LACEY(CONT'D)
If you don't, I WILL.
The person positions a knife in their lap. Lacey doesn't see this. She looks back at the person, really getting angry because she thinks it's Josh being the stuck up prick he can be at times because he won't take off the mask.
LACEY(CONT'D)
(Looks at person, fed up)
Take the DAMN mask off!
Lacey reaches over to rip the mask off of the person she believes to be Josh but she then sees the knife in their lap. The person looks at Lacey then grips the knife to strike. Lacey screams then runs toward the center isle. A flash of silver is seen as the Ghostface figure SLICES LACEY'S ARM as she makes a run for it. Lacey holds her bleeding arm as she runs down the stairs. Ghostface following fast behind her. Everyone in the room believes this to be an act for the show. But the situation is very real and Lacey's life isreally in danger. Lacey then cuts the corner then sprints down the hall and busts through the doors.
INT. CONT'D - HALLWAY - CONT'D
Ghostface busts through behind her not even 2 seconds later, knife drawn. A flash of sliver is seen as Ghostface strikes with his knife once again. Lacey moves out of the way, making him strike the wall. She then sprints down the hall, looking behind her to see Ghosface unlodge his knife from the wall. Lacey thinks quick and pulls open the maintenance room door and enters, hoping for someone to be there to help her.
INT. CONT'D - MAINTENANCE ROOM - CONT'D
Lacey sprints through the maintenance hall and up the stairwell. This is where maintenance can fix the lights and hang props for special events. Below, we can see STAB continuing to play. On screen - The girl is sprinting through a corn field, cutting back to the Ghostface killer following fast behind. She comes to an open area and stops for a moment to observe her surroundings. She too, like Lacey is holding a bleeding wound on her arm.
Upon reachng the top of the stairwell, Lacey looks down, but doesn't see Ghostface. Lacey looks to her right, she sees the projector room. She runs for it and begins to beat on the door, screaming for help. She looks through the window but doesn't see anyone inside. Although she does see the emergency exit sign reflect through the window. She looks behind her and see the emergency exit, lit up in red lighting 'EXIT'. It's on the other side of the walkway. Lacey makes a run for it, she looks back once more, still no sign of Ghostface. Just then... As she turns her head in full sprint, she is nearly face to face with the pale, white face of a thousand screams that is the Ghostface mask. Just then... a sharp blade like sound is heard and a look of pure shock omits in Lacey's eyes. Looking down to see the large knife of Ghostface dug nearly to the hilt into her stomach.
Ghostface THEN RIPS THE KNIFE OUT OF LACEY'S STOMACH, almost as if if were in slow motion. Blood then pours from between her fingers as she hold her open wound. Ghostace then grabs Lacey and throws her down, she HITS the cast iron walkway hard. Ghostface stands over Lacey, points the blood stained knife at her, then raises it. Lacey looks into the eyes of the Ghostface killer then screams hystreically is absolute angony. Ghostafce bring the knife down hard, burying it deep into Lacey's body, AGAIN and AGAIN and AGAIN, until there are no possible signs of life from Lacey. Afterwards, Ghostface looks up in a silhouette fashion, blood covers and drips from his mask.
The movie continues, on screen - The girl is attempting to crawl away on the ground as Ghostface pulls her towards him by her ankle, then rolls her over. She looks into his eyes as he raises his knife. she screams hysterically. Just then...
Something falls from above and gets stuck hanging in front of the screen. Everyone in the room screams out in sheer terror at this sight, realizing that this isn't an act.
It's Lacey! She's been strung up by some rope from an iron beam above and it looks as if she's been completely hollowed out. She hangs in front of the screen, covered in blood, very dead.
On screen - Ghostface brings his knife down, a flash of silver is seen cutting to main title.
[CUT TO]
[MAIN TITLE]
SCREAM 5
