DIRECTORS CUT
BY ZACK AKERS

EXT. Road- Night

The barn is barely visible in the BG. The road is silent. Suddenly a female scream comes from inside the dimly lit barn.
 
INT. Barn- Night

TERRY

is lying on the ground. She is sobbing. A male corpse falls in front of her. The SHAPE steps into the open door, wearing an old man mask and holding an axe.

Terry
No! Please don't!

The Shape approaches. Terry, who is lying on the ground, kicks herself back into a corner. The Shape slowly moves forward.

Terry
Stay away!!!

The Shape steps closer, only a few feet from the sobbing Terry. The Shape slowly raises the axe above its head. Terry screams. The axe is brought down hard, stopping a foot from Terry’s face.

DENNIS (O.S.)
Cut!

Crew members begin to crowd the screen as Terry is helped up by CHRIS, the teenage boy who plays the shape. Chris removes the mask he was wearing.

Chris 
This thing is too damn hot.

Terry
Get used to it.

Dennis comes in between the two, placing his arms around their shoulders.

Dennis
Great! Terry, you are the next scream queen. And Chris,...(beat)... move over Michael and Jason, there's a new horror icon on the block.

Chris nudges Dennis off.

Chris
I don't want to hear your bullshit Dennis, I want my money.

Chris walks off screen. Terry pats Dennis's chest.

Terry
He doesn't mean that, he's just mad that he was cast 
as the killer. 

Dennis
That was out of my hands, Frank threatened to pull the plug if I didn’t agree to letting James have the part of Leon.

Terry
Couldn't you have gotten him a better part than... (beat)... the killer. I mean, Chris can act.
		
Dennis 
We've been through this before, there are no other parts, and I was on a tight schedule.

CUT TO-

Chris is talking to 

BRIAN

We can’t make out what they are saying.

Dennis ( O.S.)
Still am...

We go back to Dennis and Terry.

Terry
Hey, I'm sorry. I just feel bad for Chris, you know.

Dennis 
Yeah...

We go back to Chris and Brian. Now we can hear them.

		Chris
	… Bullshit man…

		Brian
	At least you weren’t cut completely.

Brian lights up a joint and takes a hit.

		Chris
	Might as well of…

		Dennis (O.S.)
	Hey dumb ass…

CUT TO-

Dennis and Terry are staring at Brian as if he is stupid.

		Dennis
… You trying to burn down the place?! Take that shit outside!

		Brian
	Sure thing boss.

Brian and Chris walk outside.

		Dennis
	Stupid shit.

EXT. Barn- Night

Chris is sitting on an old wagon. 

LEX

is on his lap kissing his neck. Brian is leaning against the barn smoking a joint. Brian hands Chris the joint, who takes a hit.

Chris
Has anyone ever shot a film in two days?

Lex ( still kissing Chris's neck)
I don't know. Doubt it's even possible.

Brian
We don't have a choice. But hey, we're
almost done shooting! I'd say things are
looking pretty good now.

Chris takes another hit, then goes to give it back
to Brian, who waves it off.

Brian
Nah, you finish it. I gotta take a piss.

Chris
Whatever man...

Chris takes another hit as Brian walks off screen. 

JAMES

, (the corpse from the scene), walks outside. When he sees Chris he turns around and heads back inside.

Chris
Enjoy the part.

James
I am.

Chris 
Fag!

James goes back in the barn.

INT. Barn- Night

James approaches Dennis, and the others.

James
Chris is still mad, huh?

Terry
What do you think, you only took his part.

RICHARD

sits next to Terry.

Richard
I don't see what the big deal is, this film will
probably bomb anyways.

Dennis
And THAT is why no one ever asks for your opinion Richard.

Richard
Excuse me for being honest.

Dennis
Whatever... (beat) Where's Brian?

James
I saw him walking towards the woods.

Dennis heads towards the door and walks off screen.

Dennis (O.S.)
Richard, get the camera ready.

EXT. Barn- Night

Chris and Lex are now making out. Dennis walks out and interrupts them.

Dennis
Get ready, we're shooting in five.

Lex gets off Chris.

Chris
Time to get back into my amazing
costume. 

Dennis shakes his head. Lex goes inside the barn.

Dennis
Where's Brian.

Chris stands up and stretches his legs.

Chris
He went to take a piss.

Dennis looks frustrated.

Dennis
Do me a favor and go get him, would you?

Chris turns towards the woods.

Chris 
Do I have a choice?

Chris walks off screen. Dennis goes to say something, but stops himself and goes back into the barn.

INT. Barn- Night

Dennis approaches James and Lex.

Dennis
You ready for your death scene?

EXT. Woods- Night

Brian is walking in the woods. The barns light can be seen in the BG. Brian starts to pee on a tree.

STALKERS POV-

We can see Brian taking a piss through some bushes. We slowly start to approach him from behind.

CUT TO-

Brian looks eager to finish peeing. A cracking sound can behind Brian. Brian glances behind him, but sees nothing.

		Brian
	Chris?

Brian turns back to the tree and finishes up.

Stalkers POV-

We move left from behind a tree. Our slow movement breaks into a dash as we move towards Brians back.

CUT TO-

We get a shot of the full moon hiding behind clouds.

EXT. Road- Night

Everyone is on the street, preparing for the shoot. Dennis and Lex are leaning against a white van. Dennis looks impatiently at his watch.

Dennis
Where the hell are those two?! We don't have time for this shit.

Terry steps into frame and leans next to Lex.

Terry
I can't find them anywhere!

Dennis
Dammit...

CUT TO-

Richard and James, who appear to be talking, but we can't hear what they're saying.

Dennis takes a deep breath.

Dennis
Richard, go find those two, would'ya?

Richard 
Alone?

		Lex
	I’ll go too.

EXT. Barn- Night

Richard and Lex walk down the side of the barn. Richard has a flashlight.

Richard
Ten dollars says those two fags are out there having
butt sex.

Lex
Excuse me?! What am I? Chris's cover up!

Richard
Oh, you two are-... (beat) I forgot about that.

Lex walks off screen.

Lex ( O.S.)
Dumb ass.

Richard follows with a smile on his face.

INT. Barn- Night

James and Terry are sitting on some hay bales.

James
You know, I didn't ask for this part...

Terry
No, but you took it knowing Chris wanted it.

James
I couldn't pass it up. I need the money. (beat) I really am sorry...

Terry stands up.

Terry
Don't apologize to me...

Terry walks off screen.

Zoom on James. 

James
(Whisper)
...Bitch...

EXT. Woods- Night

Richard and Lex are walking slowly through the woods.

Lex
Chris! (beat)... Brian!

Richard
I don't think they're out here...

We hear a stick being broken somewhere nearby. Richard and Lex both look in the direction of the noise.

Lex
Someone’s out here...
	
Richard
Maybe we should head back...

Heavy foot steps can be heard quickly approaching Richard from behind. Richard turns around quickly. The Stalker, (wearing the old man mask), is dashing at us with its machete. The Stalker swings hard from right to left!

Cut to-

Blood splashes on a nearby tree.

INT. Barn- Night

Dennis and Terry are sitting in a couple of fold up chairs.

(O.S.)

Lex screams, but the scream is cut short. Terry looks afraid. Dennis looks confused. James quickly walks on screen. James approaches Dennis and Terry.

James
Did you guys hear that!?

James is very scared. Dennis leans back and stretches. Terry stands up.

Terry
Dennis!

Dennis
It's just Richard playing another one of his stupid jokes.

Dennis
When are they going to stop screwing around and realize we're on a tight schedule?!!!

Dennis stands up and heads for the door.

Terry
Where are you going?

Dennis
To go kill them for wasting my time!

Terry quickly follows.

Terry
Wait for me!

Terry and Dennis walk out of the barn and off screen.

James
( sarcastically)
Okay, I'll just, uh... (beat)... I'll just wait here.

EXT. Barn- Night

James walks out of the barn, and continues off screen.

EXT. Road- Night

James approaches the Van. He opens the door and gets in the drivers seat.

INT. Van- Night

We can't see behind James because it is too dark. James lights up a joint. When he does the Stalker, ( wearing the mask), is visible behind him. The Stalker disappears with the darkness again. James takes a long hit. Two arms reach out quickly. The left arm pulls James head to the side while the right arm sheaves a hunting knife in the right side of James neck.

EXT. Front Of Van- Night

James spits blood all over the windshield.

EXT. Woods- Night

We follow Dennis and Terry as they walk through the woods. Terry is holding on to Dennis's arm.

Dennis
Where are you guys?!

Terry
I don't like this Dennis, something’s not right.

Dennis stops.

CUT TO-

Dennis and Terry are in the BG of Richards flashlight, which is on the ground. They run to the flashlight, Dennis picking it up. Dennis drops the flashlight, looking at his hands. We look at Dennis's hands, which are covered in blood.

(O.S.)

Terry screams. Dennis looks at what Terry sees. His face fills with terror.

Dennis
Oh my god!

CUT TO-

The light reveals Brians corpse sitting against a tree. We go back to Dennis and Terry. Dennis grabs the flashlight again and turns around ready to run.

CUT TO-

The light reveals Richards headless corpse hanging by its feet from a tree. Terry screams again. Dennis grabs Terrys arm.

Dennis
Come on!!!

EXT. Barn- Night

Dennis and Terry are approaching from the BG. Terry can be heard screaming.

INT. Barn- Night

Dennis slides the door open and stares at something in shock. Terry rushes to Dennis's side and screams.

CUT TO-

Lex is hanging from a beam, her stomach ripped open.

Dennis (O.S.)
Shit!

EXT. Van- Night

In the BG we can see that Dennis and Terry approaching, the barn further in the BG. Dennis and Terry quickly reach the van. Dennis opens the driver door, then jumps back in disgust. James's bloody arm is hanging out of the open door. As Terry screams Dennis reaches in the van. He quickly pulls out wiping his bloody hands against his pants.

Dennis
The keys are gone!!!

Terry is crying. She looks further down the road as the road lights up. Two headlights are coming towards them. The two run at the headlights waving their arms. The car starts to slow.

Terry
HELP US!!!

Drivers POV

We slow the car to a stop to a stop. Dennis rushes in the passenger seat. Terry gets in behind us. Dennis looks at us.

Dennis
Frank!?!

Terry
GO!!!

EXT. Car- Night

The car speeds away.

INT. Car- Night

FRANK

is driving, with Dennis riding passenger. Terry is behind Frank.

Frank
What the hells going on?!

Terry
They're all dead!!!

Terry begins to sob.

Dennis
What are you doing here Frank?!

Frank
I wanted to see how you guys were coming along!

Terry
(Hysterical)
ARE YOU HAPPY WITH YOUR FUCKING RESULTS?!?

Dennis
Calm down! ( Beat)… You gotta phone Frank?

Frank
I should've known this would happen, I'm so stupid!

Dennis
Do you have a phone?!?

Terry
What's he talking about Dennis?!

Dennis
Shut up! Frank, do you-

Frank
(calmly)
He didn't tell you, did he Terry?

Dennis
Shut it!

Terry
Tell me what!?

Dennis
Nothing!

Frank
Two years ago, Dennis was directing his first horror film-

Dennis
Shut up Frank!

Frank
A girl was killed-

Terry notices an old man mask in the seat next to hear.

Dennis (O.S.)
It was an accident!

Terry picks up the mask, but drops it, looking at her hands. We see Terrys bloody hands.

Frank
My fiancée...

Terry
DENNIS!!!

Frank pulls out the hunting knife with his right hand, his left hand still on the wheel. Frank stabs Dennis repeatedly. Terry screams. Blood is repeatedly splashing onto Terry's face. Dennis makes gurgling grunts.

Terry
NOOO!!!!

Terry opens the door and jumps out.

EXT. Road- Night

The car speeds by as Terry falls to the pavement and rolls to a stop. Terry struggles to her feet. Terry looks in the direction of the car. The car screeches to a stop. The door opens and Frank steps out, knife in hand. He begins to run at us. Terry runs into the woods with a slight limp. Frank stops in the road.

Frank
Ah! The famous chase scene! We must be coming to a close…

EXT. Woods- Night

Terry is running through the woods until she trips on an object we can't see. Terry looks at the object. She screams and jumps to her feet. Chris’s corpse lies mutilated on the ground.

CUT TO-

Frank is stalking through the woods.

(O.S.)

Terry screams nearby. Frank smiles.

EXT. Barn- Dawn

Terry quickly rushes on screen and enters the barn, closing the door behind her.

INT. Barn- Dawn

Terry barricades the doors shut with a shovel. Terry glances around and sees something. The axe from the scene is lying on the ground, covered in fake blood. Terry grabs the axe then looks towards the middle of the barn. Terry looks again at Lexs body, which is still hanging. Terry grabs her mouth and sobs. Frank bangs on the door from the outside. Terry shrieks.

EXT. Barn- Dawn

Frank looks excited.

Frank
Are you ready for the final act, Terry?!?

INT. Barn- Dawn

Frank manages to knock the shovel loose. Frank slides the door open. He steps inside, knife in hand.

Frank
It's been one hell of a mov-

Frank looks confused.

Franks POV

We look around the barn. Lexs body is still there, but Terry is no were in sight.

Frank
I know you're in here...

We see a few pieces off hay fall from the loft above.

Frank
Gotch'ya!

Frank runs to the ladder. He sheaves his knife and begins to climb.

Frank
Think of it this way Terry, maybe some one will make a movie about all this! You’ll be famous!

Franks POV

We quickly rise up the ladder and get to the top, were Terry is waiting for us. She is holding the axe high above her head. She screams as she brings down the axe hard.

CUT TO-

The axe connects with the top of Franks head, causing blood to spew out of his mouth. Franks eyes roll back in his head as he falls to the ground. Terry steps to the edge of the loft and looks down, sobbing. 

CUT TO-

Franks lifeless body sprawled out on the ground, the axe sticking out of his head. A puddle of blood begins to spread from Franks head.

EXT. Barn- Dawn

Terry walks out of the barn, still limping. She walks off screen, leaving the barn by itself.

Cut to Black Frame

END