SCREAM 5: RECALIBRATED

by OnlyHuman96

4 years have passed and things have been quiet in Woodsboro. The STAB franchise has been rebooted to everyone's dismay, unfortunately also bringing the inevitable return of Ghostface. Previous survivor, Kirby, and her friends find themselves struggling for their lives as they become targets of a masked killer, who seems to be rebooting the Stab franchise in their own twisted way.

7. The Message - Remind You of Someone?

INT. WCC - WEST SIDE DORMITORY - CONT'D

Kirby and Nikki continue to watch the movie. Well Kirby is anyway. Nikki is glued to her phone screen. The movie is nearing the middle.

A ringing emits. It's a generic ringtone coming from Kirby's cellphone, which is on the floor, connected to a charger, next to the bed.

Nikki looks at Kirby with her brow raised.

NIKKI
Dude, you have got to get a new ringtone.

KIRBY
It's loud and obnoxious. (beat) Exactly what I need to wake my lazy ass up in the mornings.

Kirby bends down to pick up her phone. The screen is lit up with the caller ID reading, "ALLY".

NIKKI
(chuckling)
Loud and obnoxious is an understatement. (beat) That just sounds like robots having sex.

Kirby swipes the screen to answer the call.

KIRBY
(Laughs)
Stop hating on my ringtone.

ALLY(O.S.)
Did I catch you guys at a bad time?

KIRBY
No, it's just a certain bitch here is hating on my generic ass ringtone.

Nikki throws a pillow at Kirby.

NIKKI
(playfully laughing)
I resent that. (beat) I mean I am a bitch but still.

Switches between Kirby and Ally as they speak.

Kirby puts her phone on speaker.

ALLY
At least you guys get to have fun.

KIRBY
Yeah, what's up with that, I thought you had like a 10 page paper due tomorrow or something?

ALLY
Ugh, I do. (beat) But I'm bored out of my freaking mind and can only stare at a computer screen for so long.

KIRBY
ugh, been there done that (beat) Not fun.

ALLY
(playfully whines)
Yeah, no kidding. (beat) And I'm out of coffee.

KIRBY
Well that sucks. (beat) I bet you're running on fumes if you've been at this all night.

ALLY
More like my fumes are running on fumes.

Kirby chuckles.

ALLY(CONT'D)
So what are you guys up to?

KIRBY
Ah, not much, just watching STAB 2.

ALLY
Don't you think that's kinda in bad taste, Kirby?

NIKKI
See, I told you. I rest my case.

KIRBY
Everybody's a critic, I swear.

Kirby takes the phone off speaker and puts it to her ear.

ALLY(O.S.)
I'm stuck here by myself and it blows. I'm so bored.

KIRBY(O.S.)
Where's Haley? She ditch you again?

ALLY
Unfortunately. (beat) Yeah she's out with some friends.

KIRBY
You should come hang out over here for a little while.

ALLY(O.S.)
I can't. (beat) I gotta have this damn paper typed out by the morning or I'm gonna fail my psychology class for this semester.

KIRBY
Well damn, that sucks.

ALLY
I Know right? I wish I wouldn't put things off til the last minute. I swear I'm the queen of procrastination.

Kirby laughs.

A vibration emits. It's coming from Nikki's phone, which was already in her hand. The screen is lit up with caller ID reading, "CHRIS".

KIRBY
(chuckling)
Nah, I still think that title belongs to me.

NIKKI
Why is your boyfriend calling me?

Kirby shrugs.

ALLY(O.S.)
What's going on?

KIRBY
Chris is calling Nikki for some reason.

ALLY
Didn't Chris say he lost his phone?

Nikki swipes her screen to answer the call.

KIRBY
That would explain why I haven't heard from him all night.

Nikki puts the phone to her ear.

NIKKI
Hello?

Chris' voice is heard on the other end of the call.

CHRIS(O.S.)
Nikki, is Kirby there?

NIKKI
Yeah, she's right here. (beat) Why didn't you just call her phone?

CHRIS(O.S.)
I couldn't though.

Kirby turns her attention to Nikki.

KIRBY
What's wrong?

NIKKI
Why couldn't you?

CHRIS(O.S.)
Because she's already on the phone with Ally.

NIKKI
So? That doesn't mean that you...

Nikki pauses because she wonders about how he knows that.

NIKKI(CONT'D)
How did you know that she was on the phone with Ally?

ALLY
What's going on over there?

KIRBY
I really don't know. (beat) Nikki?

Chris doesn't respond after that.

NIKKI
Hello?! I asked you a fucking question.

KIRBY
What's he saying? Nikki?

Nikki holds up her index finger to Kirby, indicating her to hold on a second.

Just then- a metallic beep is heard on the other end of the call, followed by the menacing voice of Ghostface.

GHOSTFACE(O.S.)
Because I just know Nikki.

Nikki's eyes widen as the quiet, menacing laughter is heard as she slowly takes the phone away from her ear to check the caller ID once more, then slowly puts it back to her ear. A chill descends down her spine.

NIKKI
You're NOT Chris, are you?

GHOSTFACE(O.S.)
(laughs)
What ever gave you that idea?

Kirby now has a puzzled look on her face.

KIRBY
Who is it?

ALLY(O.S.)
Guys?

Nikki covers the phone, looking at Kirby with paranoia.

NIKKI
It's HIM...

KIRBY
Who, Chris?!

NIKKI
No. (beat) The killer.

KIRBY
Oh shit. Again? What did he say?

ALLY(O.S.)
Hello?

Kirby puts the phone back to her ear.

KIRBY
Hey, sorry. I don't know what's going on. (beat) I don't think Nikki's talking to Chris though. (beat) Nikki?!

Nikki puts the phone back to her ear.

NIKKI
So um- who is this?

GHOSTFACE(O.S)
I'm ready to give that message now.

NIKKI
I'm listening.

GHOSTFACE(O.S.)
Tell Kirby to tell Ally... That SHE'S GOING TO DIE TONIGHT.

The soundtrack stings loudly.

Nikki's eyes widen with suspense and terror.

KIRBY
What is it?

Nikki drops her phone to the floor, as if were almost in slow motion.

INT. WCC - EAST SIDE DORMITORY - CONT'D

Ally's closet door bursts open as Ghostface charges out, knife in hand. A flash of silver is seen as he strikes. The blade STABS STRAIGHT THROUGH ALLY'S HAND as she attempts to block herself. Ghostface then RIPS THE KNIFE FROM ALLY'S HAND. Ally's hysterical screams are heard on the other end of the phone, even though hers is on the floor.

INT. WCC - WEST SIDE DORMITORY - CONT'D

KIRBY
ALLY?!

NIKKI
(hysterical)
He said he's going to kill Ally!

Kirby's heart drops. She knows she can't let this repeat itself.

KIRBY
NO, NO ,NO, NOT AGAIN!

Kirby drops the phone then runs to the door and flings it open.

NIKKI
(hysterical)
Are you crazy?!

KIRBY
(hysterical)
I'm not just gonna sit here and let her die!

Kirby forgets everything and sprints out of the room.

KIRBY
Call 9-1-1!

NIKKI
Kirby?! (beat) Shit!

Nikki runs out of the room, following behind Kirby.

INT. WCC - EAST SIDE DORMITORY - CONT'D

Ghostface goes to strike again but Ally kicks her computer chair, which CLIPS Ghostface at his knees. This buys Ally enough time to run to the door, but not enough time to get it open as a flash of silver is seen striking through the door, barely missing Ally's face. She falls to the floor and crawls fast, heading for the window, she gets back on her feet. Her hand gushes blood from her open wound. Ghostface rips his knife from the door then turns his attention to Ally who is attempting to pull open the window. Ghostface grabs Ally and pulls her away from the window, she kicks and screams in hysteria, as she is thrown down on her bed. Ghostface raises his knife and brings it down hard, BURYING IT DEEP INTO ALLY'S STOMACH. She wrenches in pain as he repeats. The stabbing gradually turns into slashes. Blood flies everywhere as the killer disembowels Ally. Her screams begin to fade.

[CUT TO]

EXT. WCC - EAST SIDE DORMITORY - COURTYARD - CONT'D

Kirby sprints down the concrete pathway leading to the east side dormitories.

Nikki follows a good distance behind Kirby.

Kirby makes it to the main entrance and pulls open the front door.

INT. WCC - EAST SIDE DORMITORY - CONT'D

Kirby runs down the hall, then cuts right, and climbs the stairs up the stairway. She makes her way to Ally's room. Her door is open and slightly swaying. Whoever attacked Ally is gone now. Kirby was too late. She slowly makes her way into Ally's room. Blood covers the room, as Ally lay on her bed, her insides on the outside. Also, written in blood on the wall is, "REMIND YOU OF SOMEONE?". This sight turns her stomach and forces her to tear up.

Nikki makes her way into the room, seeing the carnage and Ally dead on her bed. She covers her mouth as this sight is too much for her.

NIKKI
(horrified and tearing up)
Oh God! Oh- (covers her mouth)

Kirby looks to Nikki.

KIRBY
Call 9-1-1! Hurry.

Nikki jumps to her senses then pulls her phone out and steps out of the room.

Kirby begins to break down emotionally, as she drops to her knees and covers her face, tears forming in her eyes. Just then- a vibration emits from Ally's phone on the floor. Kirby looks at it for a moment then decides to pick it, already knowing it's the killer, although the caller ID reads, "CHRIS". She swipes the screen to answer the call.

KIRBY
(trying to clear up)
What do you want?

GHOSTFACE(O.S.)
Oh Kirby, Kirby, Kirby. You must not have given Ally my message. (beat) She was awfully surprised to see me.

KIRBY
Who the fuck are you?

GHOSTFACE(O.S.)
Did you get my message, Kirby?

KIRBY
Leave us alone you sick fuck!

GHOSTFACE(O.S.)
(Laughs)
Does she remind you of someone?

Kirby looks to Ally on her bed and remembers Olivia from the previous killings.

KIRBY
Why are you doing this?

GHOSTFACE(O.S.)
Oh, this? (beat) This is just the beginning of something bigger to come. (beat) This is just a message. Hopefully I made it clear enough for you. (beat) Don't worry, I've got plans for you too Kirby.

[DIAL TONE]

Kirby looks back at Ally and sees Olivia in her place.

Nikki walks back into the room.

NIKKI
I-I called the police. (beat) They're on their way.

Nikki looks at Ally.

NIKKI(CONT'D)
Why would someone do this?

KIRBY
Come on, lets go.

Kirby and Nikki leave Ally's room. Ghostface has claimed another victim. This time, a close friend of Kirby's.

Well Ghostface has claimed another victim, but there's much more to come. What do you guys think? R&R, feedback is greatly appreciated. Also feel free to follow and favorite if you're enjoying it so far.