Script: TRANSGRESSION

Written by Ladan

TRANSGRESSION

FADE IN, ESTABLISHING SHOT OF LOCATION

EXT. THE SUBURBS OF LONDON. THERE ARE TEENAGERS WHO ARE SITTING AT AN ABANDONED ROOFTOP - DAY

CUT TO A MEDIUM LONG SHOT OF THE TEENAGERS

A group of teenagers, three females and two males, are sitting in a circle. Their friendship is quite strong hence the chatter that is taking place; some of them have known each other for years, but recently a new member Jason has joined. Amongst the teenagers is an empty Coca-Cola bottle.

JASON

(In an eager and excited tone)

It’s a fairly simple game. Pretend the bottle is your life, it basically holds your fate.

CUT TO CLOSE UP OF BOTTLE

(JASON reaches to spin the bottle)

JASON

-and by spinning it you have pretty much gambled your life. Whoever gets chosen has to change their life within an... hour? It’s fun trust me, i’m so fucking tired of people not committing to spin the bottle games.

MEDIUM SHOT OF JASON, THE CAMERA TRACKS HIS ACTIONS AS HE SPINS THE BOTTLE ONCE MORE.

CUT TO A REVERSE SHOT OF LUCIA WHO STOPS THE BOTTLE FROM SPINNING.

LUCIA

(She rolls her eyes in an annoyed manner)

That is the most stupid thing i’ve heard all day.

(DEVON gives LUCIA a slight nudge on the shoulder and grabs her cheek)

DEVON

(In a teasing manner)

Give it a rest Lucia you’re always killing the fun, might have to name you killjoy from now on.

(LUCIA pushes Devon away with force. There is small laughter amongst them at this)

GRACE

(With admiration in her voice)

I think it’s a pretty cool idea, besides it’s SOMETHING to do rather than just sitting around here.

CUT TO OVER THE SHOULDER SHOT, JASON WINKS AT GRACE AS SHE SMILES BACK.

TYRA

(Pleadingly)

C’mon Lucia stop being so negative. When will you stop holding a grudge against Jason?

LUCIA

(In an unimpressed tone)

Yeah, yeah whatever... Go on then, let’s see how AMAZING this little shitty game of yours is Jason.

JASON

(In a tense tone as he makes sharp eye contact with Lucia)

Alright, let’s play then.

JASON goes to reach for the bottle and places it in the middle as they form a circle.

CUT TO HIGH ANGLE SHOT OF THE BOTTLE SPINNING. P.O.V OF THE BOTTLE AS IT SLOWS DOWN.

The bottle comes to a halt and there is silence amongst the teenager’s. The atmosphere is quite tense and the bottle stops at JASON, indicating that he has been chosen.

LUCIA

Well well, what a fucking coincidence! The bottle has landed on the “chosen” one, now go off and do your stupid little dare.

TYRA

I don’t understand, how are you meant to change your life within an hour?

JASON

(Thoughtfully)

I don’t know... you just have to do something interesting or daring.

CUT TO MEDIUM TRACKING SHOT OF JASON WALKING TOWARDS GRACE. CLOSE UP OF JASON OFFERING HIS HAND.

JASON

Do you want to take the honour of helping me change my life within an hour?

CUT BACK TO A MEDIUM CLOSE UP SHOT OF GRACE.

GRACE has a surprised yet keen look on her face as she takes his offer by taking his hand.

CUT TO MEDIUM SHOT OF HER TAKING HIS HAND

GRACE

(In an imaginary posh voice, there is a sense of eagerness within her voice)

Oh why of course! That would be splendid!

DEVON

(In a teasing manner with a smirk)

SOMEONE is getting a bit too excited; I wonder what they’re going to do...

(TYRA joins in with DEVON’S teasing as she winks at GRACE)

TYRA

Don’t go and have too much fun the both of you!

(As JASON and GRACE leave, LUCIA mumble’s)

LUCIA

Something is not right.

FADE INTO THE NEXT SCENE. SEVERAL SHOTS OF THE TREE’S AND THE SKY.

EXT. NEARBY WOODS – DAY

JASON and GRACE are seen walking together in the woods. GRACE, an introvert, is too shy to ask about JASON’S plan and she continues to follow him, who is increasingly slowing behind her.

GRACE

(Nervously)

What are you doing?

JASON

(In a strange manner)

Oh, nothing. Keep walking, i’m just looking around.  

GRACE

Oh, okay.

SLOW MOTION, OVER THE SHOULDER SHOT OF JASON BEHIND GRACE AS HE SLOWLY FOLLOWS HER

(GRACE continues to walk, until she finally has the courage to ask JASON about his dare)

GRACE

(As she is turning around to face him)

Hey Jason what are you planning to do as your da-

SHOT OF JASON GRABBING GRACE INTO A CHOKE HOLD. CLOSE UP SHOT OF GRACE’S HANDS STRUGGLING TO PUSH AWAY JASON. THEN MEDIUM SHOT OF JASON THROWING HER TO A GROUND AND GRABBING A BAT.

JASON

(In an ominous and hysterical tone)

YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN TO SHUT UP! YOU TALK TOO MUCH!

(With each strike JASON exclaims)

YOU’RE SO. BLOODY. ANNOYING.

(JASON continues to beat her with the bat with hysteria)

JASON

(Panting from exhaustion as he continues to use all his power and force)

WHY... THE FUCK... AREN’T YOU... DYING?

P.O.V OF GRACE AS HE CONTINUES TO HIT HER. BLURRY SHOTS OF JASON AS GRACE BECOMES UNCONCIOUS.

GRACE

(She pleads for JASON to stop with her last breath)

Please... Stop.

(JASON gives one last blow to her head which finally kills her. He chucks the bat into the river)

LONG SHOT OF JASON THROWING THE BAT INTO THE RIVER WITH GREAT ANGER AND FORCE.

JASON

(He slightly kicks her limp and dead body while panting)

I never knew it took humans so long to die.

(JASON slowly mumbles to himself as he walks away)

This life is nothing but an illusion; we must fulfil the needs that lie within our hearts.

CUT TO BLACK