Idea created 11/11/2002. WARNING – some scenes have persistent bad language

A group of teenagers grab some costumes and a camcorder, and decide to film a scary movie at a Country house – however, there is someone else looking to create their own horror story…

Scene 1:

Simon, James and Ryan are discussing how they will spend their upcoming October holidays.  The scene is set in Ryan’s front room with a burning fire, subtle lighting and an overall dark atmosphere, James comes up with the idea of filming a homemade horror movie at Ryan’s Grandparent’s country house which is out in the middle of nowhere…

James Samuel:  “How about making a horror film?  We could use your Grandparent’s house whilst they’re on holiday!”

Ryan Skavien: “But they live out in the middle of the country… how would we get everyone out there?”

James: “Well, Michael’s got his driving test on Monday and he’s bound to pass!”

Ryan:  (sighs) “Okay, but you do know that it’s out in the Backhills?”

Simon Morgan:  “I’m not heading out there – there’s a loony prison in Backhills?”

James:  (looking excited) “Really?”

Ryan:  “Yes… my Grandparents have been living in that area for years and they didn’t want to move when they built the place”

James:  “So how close is this place to your Gran’s house?”

Ryan:  “It’s a couple of miles over a hill, but you can hardly see it.”

James: “It sounds fine to me… and Simon could get some girls to star in it as well…”

(James looks at, and gestures towards Simon)

Simon:  “I suppose I don’t mind, as long as Rachael is okay with it!”

Ryan:  “Rachael’ll be up for it… she’s dying to get you alone for a few hours!”

Simon:  (smiles)  “Okay… I’ll speak to her though… you’ll just freak her out if you mention where we’re going!”

Simon gets up and starts typing Rachael’s number into the phone.  James looks excited and Ryan has a look of uncertainty.

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