DISTORT

By
Ellie Laws

Harris Girls Academy East Dulwich

London, SE22 0NR
020-7732-2276
E.LAWS2@KS5.ORG.UK

SCENE 1: ACT 1:
FADE IN:
EXT. DARK PATHWAT NIGHT
Isabel running down dark pathway with blood all down her clothes.
Cuts to black screen with title of film.
SCENE 1: ACT 2
FADE IN:
EXT. COUPLES HOME Day
Medium close-up of the couples home, looking at the outside,
establishing the type of people theyre middle class.
Cuts to inside the home in the hallway.
Isabel is sitting on the stairs, while Zack is picking up his bag,
about to exit to work.
ISABEL
What time will you be home tonight?
ZACK
Not too late honey, depends what is happening at
the office.
ISABEL
Oh OK new neighbors just moved in down the street,
I invited the girl Alice round for Lunch.
ZACK
Thatll be nice. Anyway, must rush already late as
it is. Love you
Zack kisses Isabels forehead and exits the house.
Zooms in on clock @ 9.35am

SCENE 1: ACT 3
EXT. KITCHEN MID DAY
Fades and zooms out on clock @ 1.20pm
2

Laughter is heard in the kitchen, where Isabel is having lunch with

new neighbor Alice.
ALICE
Its finally great to be in a neighborhood, where
there are so many nice people. Not compared to my
previous.
ISABEL
Dont think about the past, this is your new start,
its a great place to live.
Scene speeds up with characters moving, showing the passing of time
over a period of a week. Shown with the changes in outfits
ALICE
It has been so long since I have been here now,
when will I meet your fella then.
ISABEL
You havent met him yet? Thats a surprise!
(Surprised expression on Isabels face)
ALICE
Zack isnt a very good boyfriend to you, out all
the time, coming home late. Does it not make you
suspicious?
ISABEL
(Laughing)
Dont be so silly, hes just working late!
ALICE
Looks a bit close to the females I think!
ISABEL
What do you mean? He wouldnt do such a thing
ALICE
Seems to be an open relationship! You should keep
Him on a leash!

(Saddened expression on her face)

SCENE 1: ACT 4
EXT. Hallway Night
Silent acting, couple are seen arguing very aggressively.
Sound track in background your lullaby.
Alice emerges from the kitchen holding a knife and walks towards
Zack and stabs him in the stomach twice.
Zooms in on Zacks bleeding stomach, with knife in womans hand
Zooms out to see Isabel holding the knife with shocked expression.
Covered in blood. Knife drops to the floor, followed by Zack.
Black screen (half a second)
Returns to beginning scene with Isabel running down dark pathway,
crying, with blood all down her clothes.
Music is made louder Your Lullaby
FADE OUT:
THE END