Roanoke
Written by:
Vitomar L. Souza & Tyrone V. Banks

FADE IN:
EXT. OCEAN, ROANOKE COLONY 1588-DAY
Dark and calm water lap against the edges of the small island.
The rising sun reflects off of the ocean’s surface. Water washes on and off the shore at a regular interval. A large sand covered clearing on the beach is dotted with washed away footprints.
The doors to a large fort are open.
INT. ROANOKE COLONY – DAY
Colonists move about inside of the fort carrying out various chores.
Colonists tend to their greyish thatched roof homes.
A woman tends the hearth baking several loaves of bread.
A man returns from the shore carrying a large basket of fish.
EXT. OCEAN – DAY
AERIAL VIEW of the ocean follows the flight of a seagull. The water beneath the seagull begins to churn and a large dark reflection passes over the water.
CLOSE SHOT of the seagull falling into the water.
The OCEAN takes on an oil-black colour and moves in towards the shore and surrounds the village. The water SMACKS the rocks that are embedded into the base of the village.  The SMACKING continues until it escalates to a THUNDEROUS pitch.
Numerous VOICES ECHO in unison and frightening HISSING SOUNDS can be heard through LOUD GUSTS of WIND.
CUT TO:
EXT. ROANOKE COLONY – DAY
MOVING
A carriage MOVES SWIFTLY through the woods CUTTING THROUGH thick branches and JILTING over downed tree trunks and through ditches.
A MAN pilots the carriage through the thick clusters of cedar trees
Cut to:
INT. ROANOKE COLONY – DAY
Thunder CLAPS throughout the village and strong hurricane force WINDS blend with HEAVY RAIN.
The colonists run into their homes and CLOSE their shutters abandoning food and tools that blow across the village.
Sheep and other livestock run into their barns.
CLOSE ANGLE of a large cottage with the sign of the cross fashioned out of logs and attached to the uppermost portion of the structure. It is the church.
The MAN tumbles out of the carriage and runs into the church as his horses DRAG the carriage with them back into the woods.
INT. CHURCH – DAY
The MAN places a large wooden board across the door to lock it.  His dark clothing is soaked down to his skin.
He rushes through a dark hall carrying something concealed in a dark piece of material.
The wind VIOLENTLY SHAKES the door of the church.
Cut to:

int. house – day
The small house is made of rough cedar wood and there are very simple pieces of furniture.  A large wooden table sits in the middle of the room surrounded by eight chairs. A large fireplace burns and illuminates the room.
A tall MAN quickly REFASTENS the shutters that have blown open.
FAVORING middle aged woman dressed in 16th century colonial clothing. She brings food to the large table.  The family tries to ignore the wind SHAKING their small house.
ANGLE on the table on which six place settings are meticulously placed. Polished silver utensils are placed on both sides of the plates.
The MAN returns to the chair at the head of the table.  Two YOUNG GIRLS and a YOUNG MAN follow him to the table and take their seats. A BOY runs to his seat.
VARIOUS ANGLES of different sides of the house that SHAKE and CREAK in response to the inclement weather.
WIDE SHOT of family joining hands and bowing their heads in prayer.
CLOSE SHOT of the BOY’S grey eyes.  We follow his line of sight and he is focusing on a small crack in the shutters.
BOY’S POV: He sees a dark column of smoke approaching the house.
ANGLE ON the BOY:
He moves quickly to a far corner of the house very scared and distraught.
HOUSE SHAKES violently and stops.  The woman holds her two daughters next to her and motions for the BOY to come to her side.  He is paralysed with fear and does not respond.  The front door begins to SHAKE and the tall man and young man rush to it and STRUGGLE to hold it closed.
SILENCE AND CALM.
ANGLE ON the tall man and the young man as they turn and walk away from the door.
BOY’s POV:
He looks at the door and then to his mother and starts to SCREAM.
CLOSE SHOT of the front door BLASTING OPEN.  The floor boards TEAR from the floor and SPLINTER as the BOY struggles to UNLATCH the shutters.
The destructive force CONSUMES everything and everyone in its path.
The BOY UNLATCHES the shutters and DIVES out of the opening, TUMBLES to the ground, CRAWLS and then RUNS full speed away from the house as it is completely destroyed.
Ext. Roanoke colony – night

BOY’S POV
Houses are being OBLITERATED and CONSUMED one at a time.  A dark ominous cloud of smoke continues to MOVE ACROSS the colony.  The BOY can almost make out something THRASHING around within the plumes of smoke.
SEVERAL ANGLES of massive destruction.
Cut to:

ext. church path – night
The BOY runs down the path towards the church which is the only building left standing at this time.  He is very distraught and there are bleeding scratches that can be seen through his torn clothing.
ANGLE ON CHURCH AREA
The strong winds are pushing the BOY away from the church.  He grabs on to anything left standing and pulls himself towards the church.  He gets to the door and places his hands on the door as it is thrown open by a MAN who pulls the BOY inside. The man wears a large cross and 16th century priests’ clothing. He struggles to push the door shut and lowers the latch.
priest
Are you well?
BOY
(Crying)
We are all going to perish.
A POWERFUL SOUND carried by a blast of air STRIKES the door.
The Priest places his back against the door.
The SOUND is repeated, this time with more VOLUME and strength.  The priest wedges his back against the door and fingers the large cross hanging from his neck praying feverishly.
The priest can feel his strength waning and he tosses the wrapped object to the BOY.  The BOY catches it, looks at it and then looks at the Priest.
Priest
(Shouting)
Run! Boy, run and get far away from this place.
BOY’S POV
The door is SHATTERED in halves and the fog envelopes the Priest and his body is reduced to a powder that FALLS to the floor.
The BOY SCREAMS and RUNS down a long hallway.  He wedges his body into a corner and covers his head.  The fog drifts over him.
Ext. church – night
The church EXPLODES into fiery black flames.
Cut to:
EXT. VILLAGE – NIGHT
The evil entity drifts back towards the ocean and envelopes a large tree.  As the fog moves past the tree strange markings are left on a space that the bark has been stripped away from.
Cut to:
EXT. ROANOKE COLONY – DAY
A ship drifts towards the open fort and is anchored on the coast.  Several sailors descend from the ship.  The CAPTAIN is an older man who looks at the village with concern.
CAPTAIN’S POV
There is no activity in the village.  The empty huts are searched and it looks as if everyone has deserted the colony.  Flames flicker in the fireplaces and warm food sits on the tables. Several empty plates are arranged as if a meal is about to begin.
The captain runs from house to house calling out someone’s name.  He runs until he encounters a large tree with its bark removed.  He examines the tree closely.
CLOSE SHOT of the markings on the tree.
Cut to:
EXT. ROANOKE COLONY – NIGHT
THE FOG slowly drifts out to the ocean and dissipates OVER the surface of the water.
CUT TO:
EXT. NORTH CAROLINA – MORNING – PRESENT TIME
Miscellaneous SOUNDS of CITY LIFE.  Multiple vehicles moving through traffic slowly
MOVING
A Honda Accord moves slowly through traffic FAVORING VALERIE WARE.  She is nineteen years of age and slim.
INT. HONDA ACCORD – FAVORING VALERIE WARE
Val drives recklessly through traffic trying to make it to her morning class.  Sitting next to her is NAN HUONG a very attractive nineteen year old Asian girl.
Nan
(Shouting)
Val, you’re driving like a maniac!
Val
I can’t miss my history class.  Did you see that new professor?
nan
He is hot! Is he married?
VAL
Who cares? I love married men!
They both LAUGH as they enter the parking area.  Multiple cars arrive at the same time and circle the lot for parking spaces. 
EXT. UNIVERSITY – DAY
They walk towards a large building.  Several students run up and down the steps carrying back-packs and books. They enter and the door closes briefly before more students emerge.  
ANGLE ON large building and pan out to reveal numerous buildings and hundreds of students walking in and out of buildings, talking on cell phones and talking in small groups. 
Cut to:
EXT. ROANOKE VILLAGE – DAY
CLOSE ON headlights – MOVING
An SUV crosses a rough overgrown road.  It stops in the woods in front of a clearing.  The beach is nearby and the water SPLASHES against the coast.
A young MAN and WOMAN exit the car.
ANGLE ON them as they unload the vehicle and place several pieces of camping equipment on the ground. 
Woman
(Excited)
Are you sure that this is a safe place to camp?
Man
This place is beautiful!  Isn’t it?
ANGLE ON the man embracing the woman and kissing her.  MAN’S POV she stares back at him seductively.
Cut to:
INT. LARGE BUILDING – DAY
The two girls walk through the halls engaged in CONVERSATION.
NAN (cont’d)
Yes!
Val
What?

Nan
Learning about the history of his biological structure…
Val
You mean, physiological.
Nan
Whatever!
ANGLE ON them entering a crowded classroom and taking seats in the front row.
Cut to:
ext. roanoke beach – day
The two campers run across the sand chasing each other.  The woman jumps on the man’s back and kisses his neck.
woman
Let’s go for a swim!
CLOSE SHOT of the man as he dips his toe into the water.
Man
(Shivering)
It’s freaking cold!
MAN’S POV
He watches his girlfriend strip off all of her clothing.  He starts to take off his clothes quickly.

Man
(Muttering)
I hope we don’t regret this.

Woman
C’mon! What are you waiting for?
ANGLE ON the woman jumping into the water.  She swims out several feet.  The man SPLASHES in and swims towards her.
Cut to:

int. college classroom – day
professor richard effen, a tall middle-aged teacher with a faint southern accent walks across the front row of seats as he delivers his lecture.
Close shot of various students taking notes as the professor speaks.
NAN’S POV as she stares at the professor intently.
ANGLE ON Professor Effen moving to the back of the classroom and turning on a slide projector.

Professor effen
Can someone get that light for me please?
No one volunteers at first and the light is turned off by Nan seconds later.
The lights go off.
The slide projector CLICKS.
Several shots of colour illustrations and photographs flash on the screen.
Professor EFFEN (v.o.)
The Lost Colony of Roanoke is still an unsolved mystery.  These drawings were done by a man who was actually there when the ship returned to the villagers…
val
The lost village?
Professor Effen
Yes, it’s been called that as well…
PAUL CARTER is a very studious looking student who tries hard to fit in with the in crowd.  He interrupts the professor.
Paul
Didn’t they all get killed and eaten by the Indians?

Professor Effen
That was one of many assumptions and the basis for several urban legends.  The word CROATIAN…

Val
(Interrupting)
CROATOAN…pronounced Croatoan…
Professor Effen
Yes, thank you Val.  The word CROATOAN was carved into a tree trunk at the entrance of the village.  The Croatoan Islands were approximately 50 miles away from the Colony.  The sailors set sail for that area but the weather forced them to cancel their trip and return to England. Others speculate that the word pertained to a Native American tribe called the Croatoans…

EXT. ROANOKE BEACH – DAY
CLOSE SHOT
Couple kissing passionately in the water several yards from the beach.  They kiss more aggressively and ignore their surroundings.
ANGLE ON 
Water around the couple darkens and swirls slightly.
woman
Ouch! Something stung me!
Man
I think it was a one-eyed snake!
Woman
You bastard!  Why did you scare me?
WOMAN’S POV
The man is smiling and mocking her.
ANGLE ON:
The Man is still smiling as he is JERKED FORCEFULLY underneath the surface of the water.  Bubbles appear at the spot where the man once stood.  The sky darkens as a wispy fog drifts around the woman.
The woman begins to panic and we hear a strange NOISE ECHOING from various parts of the surrounding woods.  The SOUND is like thousands of WHISPERED SCREAMS and an evil GNASHING NOISE.

Woman
(Shouting)
Graham!  Where are you? Graham!
The man reappears at the surface of the water a few yards away smiling.  She swims towards him as his body BOBS and TOPPLES over revealing that his lower body has been gnawed off.  
A dark fog closes around her as Graham’s corpse is again pulled down into the water.  She starts to swim away but she is disoriented and terrified.  Believing that she is close to the shore she stands but sinks under the water as the blackened liquid infiltrates her mouth and lungs.  She starts to swim in another direction until she is in the center of the water.
CLOSE SHOT:
The woman is COUGHING and CRYING.
There is silence.
Woman
(Screaming)
Somebody help me!  Help!
The water around her is calm.  She treads water and looks to various parts of the woods.
A dark entity moves beneath her and the frightening SOUND continues at a DEAFENING VOLUME.  The water CHURNS and she is pulled under, SCREAMING until the sound of FLESH RIPPING and BONES CRUSHING is heard.  Her body is twisted into a fine dust that is consumed by the dark entity. 
Cut to:
int. classroom - day

Professor effen
(Laughing)
A few years ago it was rumored that there was some type of pirate’s treasure there but all that remains are a few scattered ruins.  Most of the original site was leveled by hurricane Andrew in 1992.  I have a box of various items collected from…
The SOUND of a BELL.
Students pile their notebooks and textbooks into various backpacks and charge towards the exit.
ROMAN SMITH, a muscular guy in his twenties stands by Professor Effen’s desk.  Val and Nan are next to him.  Professor Effen makes his way down to his desk as he speaks.

Professor Effen
(Loudly)
Alright class, tomorrow we’ll continue the discussion of the fabled buried treasure of Roanoke.  Be on time, it should be fun!
roman
Where is Roanoke anyway?  Is it in Virginia?

professor effen
(Surprised)
I didn’t think that you’d be interested Roman?
roman
i’m not!  I just happen to like creepy stories and urban legends, that’s all!
Cut to:
EXT. CLASSROOM – DAY
CELINE GRAY a slim twenty year old woman stands outside of Professor Effen’s classroom waiting for her boyfriend Roman.  As she waits impatiently another GIRL approaches and stares at her sarcastically with her mouth open.

Celine
What the hell are you doing here?
Girl
I’m waiting for my boyfriend.
Celine moves towards the girl slowly.  Her voice is firm and commanding.
Celine
I’ll tell you what…if you don’t get the fuck out of here I’ll kick your skinny ass!  How about that bitch?
Girl
Roman is my man and I love him!
Celine PUNCHES the girl in the face and she staggers backwards.  She charges at Celine and SLAPS her.  Celine turns her face and glares back at her.  She grabs a length of the girl’s long hair in her left fist and SLAPS her continuously until other students try to pull her away.
cut to:
INT. CLASSROOM – DAY
Professor Effen
It’s just a few miles from campus.  Didn’t you know?
ROMAN
Come on Dick.  If I knew that, why would I ask?  I’ve got to go to football practice, I’ll see you tomorrow!

Sound of someone SLAMMING into the door as various silhouettes move erratically on the other side of the frosted window to the classroom.
Professor Effen nods his head and continues to place several documents into his briefcase.  Val and Nan step forward.
SLAM against the door.
Val
What was that?
Professor Effen
I don’t know…
Roman opens the door and it slams shut behind him.
ROMAN (v.o.)
Ladies, ladies, ladies…what’s going on out here?

Ext. classroom-day
Roman stands by watching Celine and the girl exchange PUNCHES until Professor Effen exits the classroom and wedges himself in between them.
Professor Effen
Ladies!  Stop this at once before I call security!
Roman walks over to Celine and places his arm around her shoulder.
Roman
C’mon baby, I have a reward for you…
Celine
It better be good!
Roman
It’ll be very good…
Roman kisses Celine as the other girl pushes away from Dick Effen and STORMS down the hall.
Val
Girl, you have some serious anger management issues!
Celine
Do you want me to kick your ass next bitch?

Val
You couldn’t if you tried hussy…
Nan stands between the two and hustles Val away.
Nan
(Loudly)
Going out with a dog like Roman is bad enough!  They deserve each other.
Roman
I heard that Nan!
Cut to:
Ext. FOOTBALL FIELD - Day 
The players are engaged in a grueling practice, a few shots of players getting HIT and catching passes. THE CAMERA PANS AROUND revealing a few people watching the activity.
A THREE SHOT Of Val talking to Nan as Paul watches. They are seated in the bleachers.
VAL’S POV
She sees Roman getting hit very hard and falling to the ground.
NAN’S POV
Paul is glued to their conversation. He smiles at her and takes a few peeks at the ongoing practice.
VAL
I don’t get this sport, men chasing other men and getting hit hard.
Nan ignores Val.
VAL (CONT’D)
What’s going on with you?
Paul slides closer to them.
NAN
(Looking at Paul)
This guy has some serious issues; he can’t take his eyes off of me!
Val smiles at Paul.
VAL
What’s up Paul?

PAUL
I’ve been so busy working for those guys that I can’t find time to enjoy myself.

NAN
Are you still sucking up to them? Or should I say to Roman?

PAUL
A man’s got to do what a man’s got to do!

NAN
I suppose you’ve being doing a great job for them and in return, they treat you like shit!

VAL
Easy on him girlfriend!

NAN
This place totally sucks! We don’t have anything better to do than to watch this lame football team.

VAL
It doesn’t stop you from flirting and sleeping with a few of them. I’m just wondering who is going to be your next victim?
CLOSE SHOT of Roman pulling off of his shirt and drying his body with a towel. Nan quickly pulls out her camera phone and tries to take a picture of him. We then hear a SOUND of a HORN ending the practice with several players running off of the field.
NAN
Maybe Roman, he is a masculine hunk, besides I’ve heard great things about him. Did you know that he can...?
VAL
(Interrupting)
No, and I don’t care about this urban sexual legend.
ANGLE ON Roman walking towards them and flirting with Nan.
ROMAN
Are we still on for tonight?
VAL
Are you kidding me?
ROMAN
Not you! 
NAN
I’ll call you when the coast is clear.
Roman smiles at her and enters the locker room.
NAN
I would pay anyone good money for a few pictures of naked football players.
PAUL
I suppose that you are trying to reel me in?

NAN
I would do it myself, but they don’t allow me in their locker room…anymore.
Paul grabs Nan’s cell phone and walks into the locker room.
VAL
He actually fell for that?  Nan, you are evil!
NAN
Maybe If I can take a peek it will facilitate my decision.
VAL
What about the mystery of a new discovery?
NAN
The only thing I want mysterious in sex is how happy I will be when I wake up the following morning!

VAL
You are just as bad as a guy!

           CUT TO:

INT. MEN’S LOCKER ROOM – DAY

CAMERA PANS through the locker room as several players start to undress and shower. Paul walks to the bathroom with Nan’s camera cell phone.  Roman has a towel wrapped around his waist as he enters a stall.  Paul runs in behind him.
Int. bathroom stall - day
Roman grabs Paul by his neck and lifts him several inches off of the floor.
ROMAN
Are you a faggot?

PAUL
(Struggling to breathe)
It’s not what you think; I have a message for you.

After being released Paul quickly LOCKS the door.
CLOSE SHOT of Paul writing something on a piece of paper.
PAUL {CONT’D}
I have a message from Nan.  All I need in return is a few pictures.
He hands the paper to Roman.
IT READS: “Let’s meet and sleep!”
Roman places his towel on a hook attached to the back of the stall door and poses for a few shots.  
ROMAN
I won’t kill you this time, but get the fuck out of here! Tell Nan that I’ll call her later!

                      CUT TO:
EXT. LOCKER ROOM CORRIDOR – DAY

Paul rushes out quickly and is greeted by Nan waiting anxiously. She grabs the phone out of PAUL’S Hand and starts to check the pictures.

NAN
Wow! These are really good!

VAL
How did you accomplish this without getting killed?
PAUL
I gave Nan’s note to Roman!

NAN
What note?

PAUL
I think it said: Let’s meet and sleep?

NAN
I didn’t write a note!
ANGLE ON Paul and Val leaving Nan alone.

THEIR POV

Nan seems to be very furious and apprehensive.  She looks at the photos again, smiles and follows them.

                      CUT TO:

INT. COLLEGE HOUSING APARTMENT – DAY

Val and Nan are trying to organize their new apartment. We hear a KNOCK on the door. Nan rushes to open the door, but Val stops her.
NAN
What are you doing?
VAL              
Aren’t you going to ask who is on the other side of the door?
VOICE (O.S)
It’s me! 
They open the door in disbelief.

THEIR POV

Celine is smirking and has several suitcases with her. She hands a note to them.

CELINE
I’m sorry to disappoint you girls, but I guess we will be sharing a room together this year.

VAL
Are you kidding me? There is no way that I’m going to allow that!

NAN
I don’t think we have a choice, that’s the new policy!
ANGLE ON Celine emptying her luggage while Val and Nan watch.
CLOSE SHOT of her skimpy lingerie.
CELINE
Do you think Steve is going to like this?
VAL
Steve? What about Roman?
CELINE
I’m moving on to a new venture! You can have Roman.
NAN
Are you serious?
CELINE
Nope! At least not until I tell him about my new man.
VAL
Why are you telling us this? It isn’t like we’re friends.
CELINE
I suppose if you guys want me to leave our apartment and move in with my new man you will keep quiet.  See I’m smarter than you think!

VAL
I think he’ll love that! If you don’t mind me asking, why aren’t you with him right now?

CELINE
He’s in jail, but I’m expecting him to come out soon.
ANGLE ON Val and Nan looking stunned and trying to contain their laughter. The phone RINGS. They all search for their cell phones, but it is the main phone on the desk.
CLOSE SHOT OF THE BLACK ANTIQUE PHONE. Celine answers first. 

CELINE
Roman? How did you know that I’d be here?

CUT TO:

INT. ROMAN’S TRUCK – LATE AFTERNOON

Roman is sitting in his truck holding his cell phone against his ear.

ROMAN
I have psychic powers!
INTERCUT WITH:

CELINE
Are you serious?
								INTERCUT WITH:
ROMAN
Nope! Someone told me and I really need to see you tonight!
								INTERCUT WITH:
CELINE
Let’s meet at the Sundance tonight, I want to tell you something honey!
Celine HANGS up the phone.
CELINE
He is going to be heartbroken!
VAL
I’ve heard enough for the day. Let’s go do the laundry!
NAN
Do Laundry?  What laundry?  We just got here!
Val grabs her by the arm and they both leave the room.

									CUT TO:

Ext. sundance club – night
The club is a popular night spot for the university students.  It’s located a few miles from campus in a wooded location overlooking a small lake.
close shot:
blinking neon sign: “Sundance”
A Toyota 4runner approaches and the tires CRACKLE over loose gravel as it pulls into a parking space in front of the club.  a small car approaches and parks right next to it.  A couple exits the car and looks at Roman’s 4runner before entering the club.  The woman pauses and looks at Roman again and he ignores her.  Another car arrives and parks in a row behind Roman’s car, its Nan and Val.
Roman opens the door to his car and LOUD MUSIC spills out.  Val opens the door to the Sundance and waits for the large crowd to part before she can enter. LOUD techno-disco MUSIC is BOOMING from within the club.

nan
Roman would be so hot if he wasn’t such a dog!
val
(Shouting over the music) 
What was that?
nan
(Loudly)
It’s too bad that Roman’s such a dick!
ROMAN (v.o.)
I heard that Nan!
nan
You did?
Roman stands next to her.
roman
Yep!
Nan and Val roll their eyes and enter the club. The room is almost filled to capacity with people standing inches away from each other.  The MUSIC is LOUD and it competes with various LOUD CONVERSATIONS in the room.  The bar is also crowded as groups of LOUD guys compete in various drinking games.
int. sundance club-night
Roman walks over to a table where Celine and his old friend STEVE LOWMAN are seated. STEVE is a quiet but reckless man who darts glances at Celine as Roman approaches and releases her hand as Roman gets closer.
Celine
Look who I found!
Roman
Steve!  What’s up brotha!
Steve stands and hugs Roman.
Roman (CONT’D)
When did you get out?
Steve
Last week!  I tried to call you but I had the wrong number!
Cut to:
Val and nan’s pov
The girls stare at Roman’s table as they dance.  They notice Steve sitting across from Roman and Celine.  Roman stands and heads towards the bar as Steve watches him leave.  Celine heads to the restroom and returns before Roman gets back.  Steve pulls Celine onto his lap.  She laughs and gets up slowly before Roman returns.

Val
Steve is back? That’s the Steve she was talking about?
Nan
Didn’t he just go to jail?

Val
Yes he was in jail until his rich parents got him out.
Nan
Man, Celine’s all over Steve!
Paul sneaks up behind them.
PAUL
Ladies...
Val and Nan turn quickly.  Paul is standing there with his arms spread open.
PAUL (CONT’D)
…I’m here!
Nan
You don’t give up, do you?
Val
Easy! Be nice to Paul.
They all walk to a recently vacated table located next to Roman’s table and are seated.  Paul walks over to the bar and manages to procure two drinks quickly.
Val
You are so kind!
Nan
(Softly)
Thanks!
Roman interrupts the group as they settle in.
Roman
Hey nerd!  Don’t forget my drink!
Paul ignores him and takes a sip from his drink.
ROMAN (cont’d)
We were just talking about you guys!
Val
Talking about what?
Roman 
(Slurring slightly)
They have this myth about Roanoke; you know all that crap that Dick was talking about this morning with the missing villagers, ghosts and shit…
VAL
I don’t recall any mention of ghosts and shit…but please, continue.
roman
So, we decided to play this game….

NAN
Is it a dare game?  Cool!
VAL
Are you crazy? Please don’t tell me that you want to go there! That area is off limits to everyone!
ROMAN
Now don’t get scared on me…we just want to have a little treasure hunt.

ANGLE ON:
The couple at the table across from Roman begins to listen intently.
VAL
Roman, you’re drunk…what did you have, one drink?  I thought that you jocks were manly!
ROMAN
Guys, I’m not that drunk.  I’m not joking.  I found this map…
Roman pulls something out of his pocket and unfolds it.  It’s a map burned into a small piece of leather.  He hands it to Val.
VAL
Roman, this is a Native American artifact!  It belongs in a museum!  Where did you get this?

STEVE
(Interrupting)
It’s for us to know and you to find out!
ROMAN
We are willing to give you or anyone who can bring the artifact back half of the profit!
Val
There’s an artifact?  What artifact?
Steve
There is a legend that there is some type of relic hidden somewhere in the old church in the Roanoke Colony. A guy in prison told me about it.  But, there he is and here I am!
Nan
What’s it worth?
Roman
Five hundred…
Nan, Val and Paul LAUGH…

Steve
Five hundred…thousand dollars!
Roman’s POV
Roman notices that the couple across from him has grown silent. They are listening. They are the same couple that arrived and parked next to him earlier.
Roman
(Whispering)
Guys!  Keep it down!
ANGLE ON:
The couple leaves the club quickly.
EXT. SUNDANCE CLUB-NIGHT
MOVING:
The couple’s small car speeds out of the parking lot.
Int. Sundance club-night
Close up:
Val and Nan
Val looks at Nan with her mouth hanging open in disbelief.

Val
Something tells me that there’s more to this.

Nan
C’mon Steve, what is it?
Steve
If we find the artifact first you two have to strip in front of the entire Zeta Gamma Epsilon fraternity!

Val
Are you crazy?  I won’t do it!
Nan
We’re in!
Val
Nan!
Val looks at Nan with disgust.
VAL (cont’d)
Do you realize what you have just done?
Nan
(Whispering)
Don’t worry, I have it all covered.
CLOSE SHOT:
Roman kisses Celine, turns and looks at Val.  He pulls a bunch of folded copies of the map from his pocket and hands one to Val. 
Roman
Are you ready?
Val
Ready for what?

Roman
We’re doing this tonight.  Right now to be precise!
The entire group heads for the door in a rush.  
MOVING:
Two cars SCREECH out of the parking lot followed by a third car.
Cut to:
Int. Honda accord – favoring Val
Val drives and is still furious at Nan.  She looks at Nan in disbelief.
val
                			(Shouting)
I don’t fucking believe this!  You fell for that stupid trick! Do you even know how to get to this place!

nan
(Interrupting)
Take is easy Val!  Do you really think that there is a payoff or that they’re going to even pay us?
val
That’s what I’ve been saying!  Of course not!

nan
I was thinking about doing something naughty to them!

val
You mean with them!  i’m sure that they already have plans for us!

int. 4runner – favoring roman
Roman is driving right behind Val’s car.  He is LAUGHING hysterically.  Celine sits next to him, glancing back at Steve through the rear view mirror.  Steve sits in the back seat reclined with his legs wide open.  He pulls a pack of cigarettes out of his pocket, puts the pack to his lip and bites one cigarette.  He PATS his pockets until he retrieves a lighter and lights his cigarette.
cut to:
ext. richard effen’s house-night
Large contemporary styled home overlooking a large lake. Large glass windows reveal a two level home decorated in various artifacts from different countries.  Landscape lighting reflects off of the calm water.
Int. house – night
Professor Effen has just exited the shower and is walking down a long hallway wearing a towel around his waist and drying his hair.

PROFESSOR EFFEN’S POV
The light on the answering machine is flashing.  Professor Effen walks to the machine and presses the play button.
ANSWERING MACHINE
You have one new message. BEEP.
VOICE (v.o.)
Hey Ritchie, it’s your little brother Graham.  You remember that map that dad was showing us…the one for the old Roanoke Village ruins?  Well, I’m going to check it out this weekend.  I just met this beautiful girl and I was looking for somewhere exciting to take her…I’m going to be in the area and I might stop by later.  Take care Ritchie!
Answering machine
BEEP.  Friday nine fifteen a.m.
Richard LAUGHS softly and walks away shaking his head.  He walks to his kitchen, retrieves a cup of coffee and walks down the hallway sipping it slowly as he turns into the den.
His briefcase sits next to the box of artifacts.
He RIFLES through the box in search of something.  As each second passes he is getting more and more agitated.
He OPENS his briefcase and looks through it.  He hasn’t found what he was looking for and he SLAMS it shut.
Professor Effen
Shit!  Where is that damn map?
Cut to:
Flashback:
int. classroom - day

roman
Where is Roanoke anyway?  Is it in Virginia?

professor effen
(Surprised)
I didn’t think that you’d be interested Roman?

roman
i’m not!  I just happen to like creepy stories and urban legends, that’s all!
cut to:
Int. house – night
Professor Effen
Roman!
He runs into his bedroom and gets dressed quickly.

Ext. house – night
Professor Effen’s car engine ROARS.  Tires SQUEAL as he backs out of his car port and speeds down the road.
EXT. ROANOKE CITY STREET – LATE NIGHT

Angle on a car MOVING very fast and SWERVING through the streets.  It does not yield at any stop signs or traffic signals.

INT. CAR – FAVORING RICHARD

Richard drives very upset and constantly trying to dial a phone number on his cell phone, but the connection keeps breaking up.

CLOSE SHOT OF RICHARD’S CELL PHONE

RICHARD
Hello! Roman?
ROMAN’S VOICE (O.S)         
I’m not here right now! Please leave a message after the beep. 
A SOUND OF A MESSAGE BEEP IS HEARD.

RICHARD
Roman, please call me as soon as you get this message! Where the hell are you?

Richard hangs up the cell phone very distraught. He looks down at the glove compartment trying to find something and constantly takes his eyes off the road. 

RICHARD
(To himself)
Shit head!

Cut to:
ext. dark road – night
angle on car headlights moving quickly down the road and then flickering.
INT. CAR - NIGHT
MOVING
The eavesdropping couple from the bar travels down the road and pulls over onto a path through the woods.  They reach a clearing as the car engine FLUTTERS and then stops.
The MAN is in his mid-twenties and rather simple in appearance, he turns the key but the car is unresponsive. The WOMAN is also in her mid-twenties and has a very athletic build.  They notice an empty vehicle and camping equipment set up in the clearing.
EXT. CAR – NIGHT
The man and woman get out of the car.  The man reaches inside and retrieves two flashlights and they walk to the empty vehicle.  The man touches the hood of the car.
Man
It’s still warm; they must have just gotten here.
He hands the woman a flashlight.
Woman
Michael, remind me again why we’re here?
Michael
Five hundred thousand dollars!  Michelle, we’re going to get to that church and find that artifact!

Michelle
I think that dumb ass jock was lying to his friends.  If there was an artifact they would have found that years ago.  And besides, you don’t even have a map!

Michael
All we have to do is find that church.
Ext. Roanoke village ruins - night

MICHAEL’S POV
A beam of light rolls off of various trees and rocks.  Something is moving.
The sound of quick FOOTSTEPS.
EVIL ENTITY POV
Michael helps Michelle over a fence and scans the area quickly before lowering himself on the other side.
The SOUND of LOUD FOOTSTEPS circle the couple as they quicken their pace.
MICHAEL’S POV
His light rolls by the roof of a thatch hut and rolls back as he notices a cross fashioned out of two logs between the roof and a large wooden door.
Ext. old church - night
Michael
That must be it!  Damn it must be over a million years old!
CRACKING and RUNNING footsteps.

michelle
Tell me that was you!
Michael 
What are you talking about?

Michelle’s POV
Flashlight picks up blurry shapes and a black fog billows towards them.  Michelle starts to back away, terrified.  Michael turns and notices a dark form growing slowly from the ground.
A cold BREEZE funnels towards the couple.

Michael
Michelle, Run!
The couple runs towards the church as the dark fog RIPS TREES out of the ground and a LOUD SCREAM ECHOES throughout the woods.  Michael pulls on the large church doors and they do not budge. Large chunks of hail fall from the sky and PELT the couple relentlessly on their heads and bodies.  
He steps back a few feet and KICKS at the door repeatedly until it gives.  He SLAMS his shoulder into the door and it opens.  He grabs Michelle as she is being pulled towards the fog.
He pushes her inside the doors and she tries to pull him into the church.  The powerful wind pulls at Michael’s body and his feet lift off of the ground.  The woman SCREAMS and continues to pull Michael inside.
Int. old church - night
Michael
Oh no, no, Noooo!
Michelle tugs and Michael is inside the church.  They both lay on the floor for a moment.
WOMAN’S POV
Michelle shines the flashlight at Michael’s eyes.  He is silent.
She shines the light on his chest and waist. She SCREAMS and DROPS the flashlight.  The light is still on Michael revealing that his lower body has been shredded and mutilated.
The wind subsides and Michelle exits the church and runs into the woods.
Branches tear at her body and clothing and she ignores the bleeding lacerations and runs through the woods SCREAMING hysterically.
			CUT TO:

Ext. Roanoke village ruins - night
CLOSE ON HEADLIGHTS – MOVING
Val’s Honda Accord moves INTO FRAME. PULL BACK to reveal other cars behind BEEPING their HORNS.
ANOTHER ANGLE
As the cars approach the path leading to the church their cars start to die one by one. Roman’s car stops and gets hit by the Paul’s Volkswagen Beetle.
INT. 4RUNNER – NIGHT
ANGLE ON ROMAN coming out furious and YELLING. A TWO SHOT of Steve and Celine smiling at each other inside of the car.	
EXT. ROANOKE VILLAGE RUINS - NIGHT	
ROMAN
		(Angry)
What the fuck are you smoking?
ANGLE ON THE SMALL VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE smashed right behind the 4Runner. Paul comes out of his car nodding his head in disbelief.

PAUL
I’m sorry Roman! I’m sorry!  You stopped right in front of me…I didn’t have time to…
Roman grabs him by his neck, as Nan and Val try to restrain him.
NAN
Leave him alone!
VAL
You should be worried about your girlfriend and Steve!
ROMAN’S POV He sees Celine and Steve making out in his car. HE RUNS to the car.
ANOTHER ANGLE
Val and Nan looking at Paul with a smirk.
VAL
Are you following us?
PAUL
I was worried about you two!
NAN
I think he wants to have a threesome, Don’t you?
PAUL’S POV He watches them trying to refrain from laughing as he observes Steve and Roman standing toe to toe with Celine watching and GIGGLING.
PAUL
We’d better get out in here!
ANGLE ON THEM walking away from the area towards to the OLD CHURCH.
PAUL (cont’d)
Oh and Nan, about that threesome…
Nan
In your dreams jackass!
paul
How did you know?
				CUT TO:

EXT. ROANOKE VILLAGE WOODS – NIGHT

Michelle runs through the woods.  She is frightened and she cringes at every sound.  Her clothes are almost torn completely from her body.

She exits the woods and is on a long dark road.

EXT. DARK ROAD – NIGHT

MICHELLE’S POV
The headlights of a vehicle approach rapidly.

Michelle is petrified and stands in the road with her eyes opened wide and hands outstretched.  She is unable to move.

INT. CAR - NIGHT

PROFESSOR EFFEN’S POV

A woman has stepped out into the road and does not move.

Professor Effen BEEPS his horn and his brakes SCREECH as he tries to stop. The car stops a few feet away from the distraught woman.

He exits the vehicle and confronts the CRYING woman. She is bleeding in several places and her face and hands are smeared with dirt.

Professor Effen
Are you alright?

Michelle
He was…

Professor Effen

What happened to you?

Michelle
 Michael was … torn in half. He’s dead. That noise…

Professor Effen opens the door and leads the shocked woman inside.  As he closes the door he scans the wooded area and he can HEAR the BUSHES RUSTLING and sees shadows moving through the trees.

Professor Effen
 
We’ll go get help, but I need to find someone first.  You’ll be…

Michelle passes out and Professor Effen STARTS his ENGINE and moves closer to the entrance of the village ruins.

The SOUND of POLICE SIRENS.

Professor Effen looks in his rearview mirror and police flashers move towards him.

Professor Effen
(Relieved)
Finally!

Professor Effen pulls over and a State Trooper arrives on the scene.

Cut to:
EXT. ROANOKE VILLAGE RUINS - NIGHT	
Roman and Steve continue to ARGUE and shove one another.
Roman
(Shouting)
You were like a brother to me Steve

Steve
Don’t let a piece of ass come between us.  I haven’t been with a woman in months…she was just…convenient.

Roman
(Looking at Celine)
So what’s your excuse?  How could you cheat on me?

Celine
I don’t know…it just happened.

Steve
Roman chill out…it won’t happen again!
Roman
You know what…you two deserve each other.  I have more important things to do.  I hope that you find your way back to town because you are not riding with me!  You both can fucking drop dead for all I care!
Roman reaches into his car and pulls out a flashlight.  He shakes his head in disgust as he looks at Steve and Celine.  He heads into the village to search for the church.  Steve and Celine follow sheepishly behind.
Cut to:
EXT. ROANOKE VILLAGE RUINS – NIGHT
ANGLE ON large clearing.
Val, Paul and Nan inspect the camping equipment that has been set up and the two empty vehicles.  Nan finds two flashlights in one of the cars.  Paul inspects the tent and the ice chest full of cans of cold beer and bottles of wine.

Nan
It looks like someone beat us here!  I hope that they don’t miss a few items!

Roman
You guys ready?

Paul
We’re ready, but first…
Paul tosses a cold can of beer to Roman and he catches it in his hand.
Paul (cont’d)
A peace offering!

Roman 
Thanks for the beer but you’re still paying for the damage to my car!
Paul
Understood!
Roman moves to the center of the campsite as Val lights a fire using several unlit logs assembled prior to their arrival. Roman’s beer can POPS and HISSES open and he downs the contents quickly and BELCHES loudly.

Roman
Alright, there’s supposed to be a church nearby a few miles away from the water.  This campfire should help us find our way back should we get separated.
Val
Look at Mountain Man Roman!  Way to take charge!

Roman
(Serious)
Guys, we’re talking about a half million dollars.  This could pay our tuition for the next few years.  I have a football scholarship but I could still use some extra cash!
ROMAN’S POV
Steve and Celine move towards the tent that was set up.  
Roman turns around and scans the area.
Roman
We should stick together but we’ll cover more ground separately. Do you have your maps?
ANGLE ON the group nodding their heads in unison.
ROMAN (cont’d)
Good!  Then let’s go!
Roman, Paul, Val and Nan trudge through the woods and are out of frame.
Steve looks at the tent and then to Celine.

Steve
It looks like we’re going to be here for a while.
Celine
What should we do? We could talk about that piece of ass you mentioned to Roman.
Steve holds the tent flap open and motions for Celine to enter.

STEVE’S POV
He stares at Celine as the passes by and enters the tent.  She sits on the floor and reclines on her elbows.
Celine
Aren’t you coming?
Steve
Maybe in a minute.
Steve enters the tent and closes the flap behind him.

EXT. DARK ROAD – NIGHT
The state trooper leans into Professor Effen’s car and looks at the sleeping woman underneath the Professor’s leather jacket and then at the Professor.
Trooper
Good evening.  May I have your License and registration please?

Professor Effen
I’m glad that you’re here.  Listen, a group of kids have…

Trooper
I said license and registration please!
Professor Effen removes his wallet from his pocket, opens it and looks for his license.
TROOPER’S POV
Michelle starts to stir and then she awakens.  She looks at the woods and SCREAMS loudly. The trooper UNBUTTONS the strap that holds his revolver. She pushes the jacket off of her and her face is highlighted by the flashing police strobes.  The trooper notices her bloodied face and arms.
Trooper
Step out of the car please and place your hands behind your head!
Professor Effen
Officer, we’re wasting valuable time!

Trooper
I said step out of the car!
The trooper THROWS OPEN the door and with his left hand on his sidearm he pulls the Professor out with his right hand and THROWS HIM to the ground.

Professor Effen
You’re making a mistake!
The trooper rolls the professor onto his stomach and forces his right arm behind his back, ATTACHES one cuff and forces his left hand back and CLICKS the other cuff into place.
The professor is face down on the road and the trooper reaches inside the car to retrieve his license that is sitting on the seat.
Trooper
You’re okay now Ma’am!

Michelle
(Hysterical)
The blood…torn in half…he’s dead!!
The trooper walks over to his cruiser and reaches in to grab the radio.
Trooper
This is unit twenty six; we have a possible assault…
The skies darken and wind HOWLS as a large black mass approaches RIPPING the ASPHALT from the road AND SHREDDING trees.  A LOUD SCREAM is heard and RAIN AND HAIL falls from the sky.  A strong BREEZE picks the police cruiser off of the ground and HURLS IT against a tree. The windshield is ripped out in one piece and swirls in the whirlwind. The entity changes course and gravitates back towards the woods.  
The trooper is caught in the whirlwind as the windshield spirals towards him and SHEARS his body in half.  His bottom portion SLIDES towards the professor.  Michelle exits the car and tries to pull the professor out of harm’s way.
The entity spirals into the forest and there is an eerie silence.
Professor Effen
Listen, you have to open these handcuffs!
Michelle
Noooo! I can’t touch that…
Professor Effen
I’ll take care of you, just get the key from his belt and open these cuffs!
Michelle squints her eyes and grabs the key as the professor SLIDES towards the car, places his back against the vehicle and SLIDES to his feet.  He enters the car back first as Michelle enters from the passenger side FUMBLING with keys.

INT CAR – NIGHT
The wind velocity increases again as the professor turns his back to Michelle and raises his bound wrists.  The WIND shakes the vehicle and HAIL PELTS and DINGS the exterior.  Michelle struggles to open the cuffs and does so just as the WIND envelopes the vehicle and it begins to SHAKE.

EXT DARK ROAD – NIGHT
Professor Effen STARTS the car and speeds away from the entity.  He drives into the woods as the entity passes and then doubles back.  He SLAMS his car into gear and pushes the gas petal to the floor.  The vehicle FISHTAILS on the wet road, picks up TRACTION and charges towards the campsite.

CUT TO:
INT. TENT – NIGHT
Steve and Celine kiss passionately and Steve pulls her panties out from her skirt.  Celine kisses Steve forcefully and undoes his belt and pulls down his pants.
EXT TENT – NIGHT
Shadows cast by the light from the flame show the silhouettes of Steve and Celine making love in the tent.  A wispy fog drifts from the water and moves towards the campsite.  The wind starts to pick up slightly as branches and particles of dirt PELT the sides of the tent.
INT. TENT – NIGHT
Steve and Celine continue their passionate transaction until the tent VIBRATES as if someone has tripped over the rope securing the tent to the ground. Steve is in between Celine’s legs and her ankles rest on his shoulders.
Tent VIBRATES.
Celine
What was that?

Steve
I really don’t care right now…
Steve continues to THRUST as Celine notices a shadow circling the tent.
Celine
Really Steve, something is out there!
Steve
You’re just imagining…there’s no one here but us.  The others are busy searching for a lost treasure.
Celine
I think that we should check it out.
Steve
(Agitated)
Dammit!  It’s fucking deserted out here…
Celine
Steve?
Steve
(Angry)
What?
Celine
If you go check I’ll give you something…
Steve
(Softening tone)
Like what?
Celine
Something very, very hot, wet and nasty…
Steve
(Stands and puts on pants)
I’ll be back!

EXT. TENT – NIGHT
Steve opens the tent, wraps his arms around his naked chest and exits. He closes the flaps to the tent and Celine ZIPS the tent SHUT.
The fire flickers and is extinguished.
It’s completely dark as Steve stumbles around the campsite and a powerful breeze pushes against him.  He hears WHISPERS and feels cold drops of water HITTING his skin.  The water HARDENS and turns to HAIL.  He SWATS at the air as some invisible force eludes him.
A VOICE WHISPERS in his head an unknown language.
The wind pushes at him forcefully and PROPELS him into the air.  
INT. 4RUNNER – NIGHT
Steve lands on the windshield with a SICKENING THUD. The windshield CRACKS as the weight of his body presses down.
Cut to:
EXT. CHURCH PATH – NIGHT
ANGLE ON Paul walking cautiously scanning the area with his flashlight.
ANGLE ON Nan and Val walking close together sharing one flashlight
ANGLE ON Roman walking.  He constantly shines his light on his map and then the surrounding area.
WIND HOWLING and trees SHAKING violently
SCREAMING that passes by the group
HAIL and RAIN intermix and the WIND gets more powerful.
EXPLOSION as the ruins of a cottage BURSTS LOUDLY into flames.
The SOUND of a TREE TRUNK PULLING from the earth.
HURRICANE FORCE WINDS pass by as the group begins to run.  A whole village appears to be illuminated by the flames.  Sixteenth century cottages seem to grow from the ground.

Roman
(Shouting)
Over here!
The group follows Roman as he heads towards a cottage looking for shelter.  He touches the door and the POWERFUL WIND increases. The door CRACKS slightly and vibrates.
Roman
(Terrified)
Run!
Roman runs to the group and TACKLES all of the others and shields their body with his as splintered BOARDS FLY in their direction followed by a plume of smoke.
The group stands and a large tree trunk CRASHES DOWN in the middle of the group.  They scatter and run as the fog moves in DEMOLISHING the ancient structures as it approaches. HAIL and RAIN spiral in the sky and a LOUD SHRIEKING SOUND is heard.
Cut to:
int. tent – night
Celine waits for Steve to return.  She is oblivious to the disturbance brewing outside the tent. The guideline on the tent TWANGS as something trips over it and the tent vibrates.
Celine gets on her hands and knees and lowers her body to the floor of the tent as she watches a shadow pass by.

Celine
Steven, I’m waiting…your going to fucking die when…
The tent opening UNZIPS ABRUPTLY but no one is standing there.  SOMETHING FALLS on top of the tent and it COLLAPSES.  Celine STRUGGLES to escape from the crumpled nylon tent and she exits.
CELINE’S POV
Scanning the perimeter of the camp.  She is startled as the campfire is re-ignited suddenly.  She turns to the tent and Steve is laying there before fog envelopes him and his body is slowly reduced to a white powder that swirls into the fog.
Celine SCREAMS and runs towards the water.  She unhooks a rowboat that is secured nearby and PUSHES it into the water. She SPLASHES into the water and dives into the boat.
EXT. OCEAN - NIGHT
CELINES POV
She watches the distance accumulate between the campfire and the boat as the dark fog snuffs out the fire.  She can see a dark lighthouse in the distance and she picks up the oars and tries to row quickly away from the campsite.
She is MUTTERING INCOHERENTLY as she frantically rows.  The boat HITS something and stops.  She releases the oars and they FALL into the water.  She tries to reach for the oars by stretching her arms out towards the water.
EVIL ENTITY’S POV
She continues to reach and she looks up suddenly with her mouth open.  She takes a DEEP BREATH.
EXT. CAMPSITE – NIGHT
A LOUD SCREAM is projected from the ocean and then silence.
Cut to:

int. car – night
Professor Effen and Michelle speed down the road until the ENGINE SHUTS OFF.  The car rolls into the path STRIKING the back of Paul’s car.  
EXT. ROANOKE VILLAGE RUINS – NIGHT
Professor Effen grabs a flashlight from the backseat, exits the car and runs around to the passenger door. He opens the door but Michelle does not want to exit.

Professor Effen
Listen, you have to come with me.  We’re safer if we’re together!
Michelle complies and they run into the campsite and he notices his brother Graham’s SUV.  There is a campfire in front of the tent. Professor Effen looks into the tent and it is vacant and it appears to be unused.
Professor Effen
(Shouting)
Graham? Roman? Anybody?

Professor Effen looks several meters into the woods and notices a huge, glowing plume of smoke billowing into the sky.  The area is illuminated as if it is daytime.
Professor Effen and Michelle run towards the light.  Michelle is afraid but she bravely follows the professor in spite of her fears.
Cut to:

EXT. CHURCH PATH – NIGHT
Roman grabs Val’s hand and is running.
Paul is behind Nan helping her along.
A powerful column of spiralling wind seems to be pursuing them.
Every hut they run towards is quickly destroyed.
The sky is glowing and various fires illuminate the area.
As Val runs by a large tree she notices that an image is girdled into the bark of the tree.

ROMAN’S POV
A large cottage stands in the middle of burning cottages. There is a cross attached to the side of the cottage – it is the church.
Roman
(Shouting)
This way!
The group makes a dash for the church as the evil entity continues to chase them.  The trees and earth are PLOWED up and debris flies through the air.
MOVING
Val’s POV
  Nan twists her ankle in a deep ditch and FALLS.  Paul struggles to help her to her feet as a force similar to a farmer’s combine CUTS through the earth and heads in their direction.
Nan
(Sobbing)
Paul, no!  Go!
Paul
(Quietly)
Like you said…I never give up!
Paul pulls Nan out of the path of the destructive force and runs towards Roman and Val.  Val SCREAMS in horror as Roman pulls her towards the church and the evil entity is at their feet.  Without stopping Roman leaps towards the large wooden door.
INT. CHURCH – NIGHT
Roman BURSTS through the door BREAKING through the WOODEN BOLT with Val close by. Paul pushes Nan inside and ducks into the door covering his head with his interlocked forearms.
The entity heads towards the door and veers off at the last minute as the door is CLOSED and SECURED.  Flames from the nearby fires illuminate the space and Roman and Val walk several feet away from the door.
Val
What about Celine and Steve?
Roman
There’s nothing that we can do about them.  We need to find a way out of this place!
Cut to:
Ext. town – night
Several miles from the Roanoke Island a small town is BUSTLING with night-time activity.  Groups of teens sit on the hoods of their cars drinking and smoking. Couples WALK up and down the sidewalks.  People enter and exit various stores.
ANGLE ON a beautiful YOUNG LADY walking down the sidewalk. She is Native American in appearance and has long black hair pinned neatly at the back of her head.  She is carrying a grocery bag.  She WALKS up the steps to the door of a large duplex, INSERTS her KEY into the keyhole and OPENS the door.
A playful reddish dog RUNS down the stairs to greet her. She PATS and strokes his head lovingly and places her bag on the floor.
INT. DUPLEX-NIGHT
She enters,CLOSES the DOOR behind her and LOCKS the DEADBOLT. She picks up her bag and walks towards the kitchen and places her package on the counter.
She walks to the sliding back door and lets the eager dog out into the back yard.
The phone RINGS
Young lady
(Picks up phone)
Hello?
The phone is silent and then the sound of STATIC increases from a MURMUR to a DISEMBODIED VOICE.
Young lady
Hello?  Who is this?
Phone
(Static)
Run…for…your…life!
The phone line goes dead.
The streets go dark and the wind VIBRATES the window panes.
EXT. BACKYARD – NIGHT

The dog BARKS excitedly outside the small house. The young lady enters the frame; she opens the door and walks to get her dog. She can’t see him through the dense fog that quickly surrounds her house.

Young lady
(Disoriented)
Red! Red?
The dog continues to BARK, she follows the BARKING until she hears a HORRIBLE SOUND of the animal YELPING and then silence. She approaches her dog, but he seems to be paralyzed.

YOUNG LADY
Are you okay Red?
CLOSE SHOT OF THE DOG as he falls flat to his skull. She picks up the cold carcass and she cannot feel the dog’s skeleton.  It has been removed leaving only a pelt.  She drops the body to the ground, SCREAMS and runs in total panic.
The fog drifts overhead.
WOMAN’S POV
Something in the fog starts to move towards her. It has huge claws and is dark.
FOG’S POV
The woman is stumbling up the steps.
INT. DUPLEX – NIGHT
She OPENS the slider and continues to run upstairs. She runs into her bedroom and CLOSES the door.
INT. BEDROOM - NIGHT
CLOSE SHOT of the woman sitting on the floor next to her bed trembling uncontrollably and holding her head in her hands.
We hear the NOISE of something SMACKING against her bedroom door.
CLOSE SHOT OF THE WINDOW.
A car is being tossed around by the winds generated by the fog.  The woman SLAMS her room door open and runs to the stairs.
INT. DUPLEX – NIGHT
The woman STUMBLES down the stairs and stands at the front door. She turns her head slowly to the bay window.
YOUNG LADY’S POV
A car FLIPS towards the window entangled in a power line.
The woman SCREAMS and runs towards the sliding door and SLIDES IT OPEN.
EXT. DUPLEX-NIGHT
She hears GLASS BREAKING and ELECTRICITY CRACKLING.
She runs down the stairs and LEAPS to the ground and ROLLS down a hill in the backyard.
The car and the powerlines CRASH out of the back of the house
YOUNG LADY’S POV
The underside of the car can be seen. It passes over her head and continues until it lands in the woods.
The woman runs up the hill and to the front of the house.
The entity has split into several paths and continues to lay waste to people, homes, businesses and cars.
ANGLE ON a scene of the street from an aerial vantage point.
CAMERA SCROLLS across the street FAVORING the young lady.
EXT. CHURCH – NIGHT
The SOUND of a chorus being SUNG by parishioners can be heard accompanied by a LOUD ORGAN.
INT. CHURCH – NIGHT
The CHOIR SINGS and PASTOR GREY sits at the front of the church in quiet contemplation. He is a frail seventy year old man with white hair and wire rimmed glasses.
The doors are PUSHED OPEN and the young lady enters SCREAMING.

Young lady
Help!  Something’s happening out there.  Everyone is gone…

Pastor grey
Everyone, come away from the doors!
ANGLE ON the pastor charging towards the doors accompanied by two younger pastors.  The younger pastors struggle to CLOSE the door but they are THROWN down the aisle.  The frail pastor pushes the door and with great effort it is CLOSED.  He stands with his back to the door and the evil entity BANGS and SCRAPES the door.  In all of its great power it cannot open the door held shut by this frail man.

Pastor grey
Keep singing!
Choir and parishioners
(Singing)
Jesus loves me!  This I know, 
For the Bible tells me so.  
Little ones to him belong; 
They are weak, but he is strong. 
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! 
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
The force TAPERS OFF and SUBSIDES.  The pastor SLIDES down the door and is clutching his heart.  Several parishioners attend to him offering him water.  He waves them off, stands and walks back to the pulpit.

Pastor grey
My children, the time is at hand.  We must be faithful and we must be strong.  We must go to the people and bring them to safety.  The evil has subsided but it will return.
He turns and picks up his crucifix in one hand and grabs the bible with the other.
Pastor grey (cont’d)
Who will go with me?
There is silence.
The pastor descends from the pulpit and limps down the aisle as scores of parishioners fall in behind him. One man lights candles in the vestibule and passes them to the parishioners as they pass by.

EXT. CHURCH – NIGHT
ANGLE ON the church doors as they fly open defiantly. The surrounding area has a large path of destruction carved through it and debris is strewn everywhere.  The choir continues to SING in their LOUDEST VOICES.  Hands extend through the rubble and people are pulled to safety and escorted back to the church for first aid.
ANGLE ON the frail pastor walking in the front
CLOSE ON the large crucifix that he holds in front of himself.
Cut to:
angle on a cross fashioned out of two logs.
EXT. ROANOKE VILLAGE CHURCH.
Sound of BRANCHES BREAKING and HEAVY FOOTSTEPS.

INT. CHURCH – NIGHT

Val
(Confused and upset)
What’s going on with this fucking place? I said that this wasn’t a good idea, but you didn’t want to hear it; why did I listen to you?
NAN
(Crying)
I’m scared!

ROMAN
Fighting is not going to solve our problems; we have to take a look at this place and figure a way out.

VAL
There is nowhere to go!
PAUL
(Panicking)
We can’t die like this, that thing is out there waiting to kill us! Can I see the map?

Roman hands the map to Paul and he opens it and starts to read it against the light emitted from the flaming village ruins. Val looks on over Paul’s shoulder.

CLOSE SHOT OF THE MAP, it shows strange underground connections between the houses.
VAL
Are those tunnels?
PAUL
There are tunnels underneath the houses! We have to find them quickly!

They all start to search for a hidden tunnel frantically. We hear a HIGH PITCHED NOISE as the church starts to SHAKE. Roman and Paul jump to prevent the door from opening. Val looks at the map while her flashlight starts to blink like it is dying. 
LOUD BANGING on the door.
Roman walks cautiously to the door. He peers through a slight opening in the door and notices a shadowy figure.
The BANGING is louder and more urgent and the door SHAKES violently.
VOICE (o.s.)
Let us in!

Val is CRYING and SCREAMING
Roman reluctantly SLIDES off the wooden bolt.
The door FLYS OPEN.
Professor Effen and Michelle run inside the church.
Roman SLAMS the door shut and RE-BOLTS the door.
roman
Dick, you scared the hell out of us!

Professor effen
Roman, who’s with you?

roman 
We’re all accounted for with the exception of Celine and Steve…

professor effen
Where are they?

roman
I left them back at the campsite.  Something attacked us and we ended up in here.

professor effen
You should have never come here Roman!  What about the SUV – was there anyone else?

roman
That was here already…there was also another car…
Professor Effen
(Quietly)
Oh my God…Graham.

Michelle comes out from the shadows and looks at Roman.
ROMAN (cont’d)
…Michelle, is that you?

michelle
Now you recognize me?

roman
When did you get here?  Why did you come here?
cut to:

flashback
int. sundance club – night
michelle (o.s.)
Michael and I saw you parked outside of the club after you cut us off down the road. Michael wanted to get even with you.  He sat across from your table planning some type of revenge.  He heard you talking about a treasure and five hundred thousand dollars for the artifact…we just wanted to get here first and claim the prize.  We were attacked by that…thing…it chased us.
Cut to:
INT. CHURCH-NIGHT
Michelle starts to SOB.
Michelle (cont’d)
I tried, I really tried to pull Mike inside but when I did, all that was left was half of his body!
professor effen
What!  If you guys were in here earlier…where’s the body?

roman
When we got in here everything looked normal.  The door was locked and I broke in…

michelle
But Michael kicked down that door hours ago, who or what could have locked it again?
The wind begins to gain volume and strength and the fires that were burning are snuffed out. A THUMPING SOUND VIBRATES the door. Val feels around with the flat of her palm until she finds a crevice in the floor.
Val
Guys!  I think I’ve found something!
Roman and the Professor run over to Val.  Professor Effen struggles to pull up the floor board.  He looks at Roman and he steps forward, wedges his fingers in the crevice and RIPS the hatch open. A damp set of steps fashioned out of chiseled rock is revealed. Roman returns to the door as Paul stands with his back pressed against it.

Professor Effen
Let’s go guys!

Val climbs down the rocky stairway followed by a very shaky Nan. The place is damp and cold as they walk inside. DRIPS of water can be heard striking the floor.

INT. UNDERGROUND TUNNEL – NIGHT
NAN
Where is Roman?
VAL
We have to keep on moving!
Val points the weak flashlight to the wall and large roach like creatures scurry out of the light.  She shines the light on the damp walls.  Something catches her eye and she touches the wall with her hand.
She SCREAMS after realizing that hundreds of crushed skeletons are adhered to the walls of the tunnel. 
Nan SCREAMS.

									CUT TO:
INT. OLD CHURCH – NIGHT

Roman and Paul hold the door as the SLAMS against the door get stronger and stronger. Professor Effen helps Michelle down the stairs by holding her forearm with a vice-like grip.

ROMAN’S POV

He sees the open passage way from a distance. The door begins to pull away from the hinges and the THUMPING is at a deafening volume.

Professor Effen
(Shouting)
Roman and Paul, let’s go!
The professor follows Michelle down the steps. The force pulling the door increases.  The wooden door begins to CREAK and SPLINTER.
ROMAN
We’re going to have to run at my count, whatever you do don’t you fucking look back!
PAUL
We won’t make it! We won’t make it!
ROMAN
Fuck a count! Now! Now!

They both start to run and as the door BURSTS open just behind them.

Entity’s POV

Both guys run towards the hatch.

Paul’s POV

He sees something dark with huge claws. He runs horrified.

They both jump into the passage-way and Roman CLOSES the door behind them.

INT. UNDERGROUND TUNNEL – NIGHT.

ROMAN
Did you see that? What was that? 
PAUL
I don’t fucking know! It had these huge claws!
Paul and Roman jog to catch up with the Professor and Michelle.  They continue to move inside the tunnel CALLING Val and Nan. They find them sitting next to a hole in the floor.
VAL
I know what happened to the villagers! They are all dead and buried inside these walls.
ROMAN
What are you saying?

Val points the flashlight at the wall and they all see the horrible display of mummified bones.
ROMAN
Shit! Shit!
Val’s POV

She looks into the hole and notices that there is a four foot drop onto a ledge next to a pool of dark water. 
VAL
We have to swim underneath this place!
Roman drops down into the hole.

ROMAN’S POV

He touches the dark cold water with his hands. He can see the muddy bottom of the water. It seems to be shallow.
ROMAN
It might not be that deep, just follow me!

Roman jumps into the water and waits as the girls are lowered into the hole and Paul and the Professor follow. They step into the water and it almost covers their shoulders several feet out.  They continue to walk cautiously slow and trying to feel their way out.

They come to a ledge and emerge from the water.

THEIR POV

They notice another set of steps leading to another hatch.  Professor Effen pushes it gently and then firmly and the hatch POPS open.  Particles of DEBRIS FALL out of the opening as he climbs out.

INT. LIGHTHOUSE – NIGHT

The group exits from the hatch.

THEIR POV

They look up and notice a set of stairs leading into the sky.

Paul walks over to a fuse panel and TRIPS a large lever
 
A bright light is emitted from the sky and floods the structure.

Professor Effen
The lighthouse!

The professor runs up the stairs and the rest of the group follows behind him. The fog TEARS off into the woods and heads towards town.

EXT. LIGHTHOUSE – NIGHT

They stand on an observation deck and survey the surrounding body of water.

professor effen
Guys, I’m afraid that I’m going to have to continue yesterday’s lecture.  There’s a lot more to Roanoke than you think.
close on Professor Effen.
professor EFFEN (cont’d)
i’m sure that this thing will come back.  We may not have much time but I will tell you what really happened to Roanoke…over four hundred years ago…
cut to:
ext. town – night
Pastor Grey and his followers continue to trudge through the remains of the town.  They are amazed as several dilapidated structures SHIFT and reassemble themselves as if time was reversed.
The church is filled to capacity as parishioners and non-parishioners crowd the church filling the Parrish hall, parish house and choir stands.
Pastor Grey suddenly stops and clutches his chest. He looks to the sky as a HORRIBLE BUZZING and SCREAMING could be heard and a powerful gust of wind encircles the town.
Pastor grey
(Shouting)
Get back into the church!
The crowd runs back to the church.  The frightened young lady runs towards Pastor Grey.

Young lady
Grandfather, what about you?

Pastor grey
Go now Aiyanna!  Old Grey Eyes is more than capable of handling this situation.  I must complete a task that has been given to our family more than four hundred years ago.  This demon must be stopped.

Aiyanna
I received a call moments ago…it warned me…

Pastor grey
(Interrupting)
If I fail you must succeed. That was a call from the spirits, they are always with you. You must go now my child!
The fog narrows its force and spirals overhead like a swarm of angry bees.  Aiyanna runs to the church and the door is CLOSED behind her.  The fog charges towards Pastor Grey and he clutches his heart underneath his shirt tightly.  The fog is inches away from him.
Pastor Grey (cont’d)
(Shouting)
You will not have me you foul beast.  In the name of God, go back to the place from which you came!
Pastor Grey pulls a gold medallion from his neck, BREAKING the chain in the process.  He quickly ATTACHES the symbol to his crucifix.  It is a glowing Maltese cross.  He holds it up before him as the force of the fog focuses on the cross.  Pastor Grey’s arms shake at first and become steady.
Int. church – night
Aiyanna’s p.o.v
The force of the fog gathers against her Grandfather’s crucifix and then weakens.  In one circular motion the fog is BATTED off into the sky.  It charges into the sky SCREAMING through the darkness.  Pastor Grey smiles, gives a thumbs up signal and walks back to the church.
The door is UNBOLTED and the weary Pastor walks in and heads to the pulpit.
Pastor grey
More than four hundred years ago a powerful evil was unleashed.  I am about to tell you a story.  This story is the key to a mystery about a people who lived several miles away from here.  They lived in a colony that would be named…Roanoke. Hundreds of colonists including women and…
Cut to:
Professor Effen
…children came under attack one day.  An unseen entity much like the one we face today destroyed the village.   When the storm set in, a large group of villagers trudged through that underground tunnel and were taken in by the peaceful Croatoan Tribe.  One family stayed behind.  They were my ancestors.  They stayed behind and all but one of them perished.  My ancestor, my great-great-great…you get the idea, my ancestor was a small boy at the time.  He made it to the church and was given an artifact by the priest.
Flashback:
int. church 1588 - day
The boy clutches the object as the fog moves over him.  He opens it as it glows.  Time stands still and the boy runs to the escape hatch and drops down the steps.
INT. UNDERGROUND TUNNEL – DAY
Several men motion for him to run.
He runs down the corridor and runs past the men and drops into the hole in the ground and lands next to the pool of water.
The church EXPLODES and a fiery BLAST funnels down the tunnel welding the men to the wall.
The boy TRUDGES across the narrow channel of water and is helped out to the surface by a group of Native Americans and colonists.
EXT. FOREST - DAY
CAMERA ZOOMS into the boy’s scared grey eyes flooded with tears.
Cut to:
int. church present day – night
CAMERA ZOOMS out from the grey eyes and reveals the face of Pastor Grey.
Pastor grey
The peaceful Croatoans took in the refugees from the Roanoke colony.  My ancestors were of European and Native ancestry and I have been raised as both.   The evil demon was not pleased and it carved the name CROATOAN into a large tree.  It was not only a clue as to where the colonists relocated to…
Cut to:
EXT. LIGHTHOUSE – NIGHT
Professor Effen
…it is also a curse.  The entity scrambled time and history and left the colonists to become a mystery to all of us.  Only a few people know of this tale and we were told to keep this a secret until it was necessary to divulge the events that occurred. There are only three other living people given this knowledge.  My father, my uncle the Pastor Grey Eyes at the Roanoke Church and my brother Graham…
cut to:
int. church – night
 pastor grey
…the other is Professor Richard Effen. Please stay at the church, you will be safe here.  I must go to the ruins of the Roanoke village.  This must end tonight.  If this evil continues to grow it will overtake the entire planet.  Pray for me and pray for each other!
Pastor Grey Eyes approaches the Altar and is given a small backpack.  He walks into his office and emerges wearing jeans, hiking boots and his black shirt with a clean white collar.
Ext. church - night
He walks to the back of the church and unhitches a boat.  He climbs inside as his grand daughter stands near by.
Aiyanna
Grandfather, are you sure that you cannot go in the morning?

Pastor grey eyes
Aiyanna, by then it will be too late.  This must be done, tonight. I love you my child.

Aiyanna
And I love you Grandfather.  If you need me, I’ll be there.
The MOTOR POWERS ON and the propellers CUT through the water as the boat pulls away from the shore.
Int. lighthouse – night
The exhausted group sits in a small signal room as Paul tries to access the lighthouse’s computer.  

Paul
Voila!
Nan
What are you doing?
Paul
I’m sending a distress signal.  The lighthouse is tied into this PC.  You can program in any message and it is relayed via Morse code.  It should have a fourteen mile radius.  Any ships traveling nearby should come to our rescue.
Roman
Paul, I know that I don’t say this often but you are a genius!

Paul smiles and continues TYPING on the keyboard.

Professor Effen
Alright guys, we need to find that relic.  It is the only thing that can stop that fog.  My uncle has one part and the other part was relocated during Hurricane Andrew.  I have a feeling that it is nearby and it is the only reason why that thing hasn’t killed us.
The lighthouse flashes an S.O.S.
The group explores the lighthouse looking for provisions.
Roman and Nan go to the basement level of the light house searching for supplies.
Nan walks over and embraces Roman.
Nan
You know Roman…if we weren’t trying to survive…I’d let you fuck me, right here and right now…
Roman
I’m so scared right now I probably couldn’t get it up anyway!
Nan
(Laughing)
I only wish that we had more time together.  You’re not as bad as people think.
Roman
(Placing hand over Nan’s lips)
Don’t talk like that.  We are going to make it Nan and when we do, I’m going to change.

Int. signal room
Roman (v.o.)
Oh yes!  Yes!  Yes!

Val
I can’t believe that those two are having sex at a time like this!
Roman runs into the room carrying a large box.
Roman
Jackpot!
He THROWS the box to the floor, TEARS OFF the cover and DUMPS OUT a boxful of rectangular olive green packages.
Professor Effen
MRE’s!  
Paul
MRE’s?
Val
Its food Paul! Meals Ready to Eat…military rations…
Val notices Paul’s confused look and gives up.
Roman TEARS OPEN a package and empties the contents.
Roman
I’ve got chicken a-la-king, fruit cocktail, hot cocoa, matches, chocolate, chewing gum…toilet paper…everything a growing boy needs!

Nan
How old are those things?
Val 
I’m sure that they weren’t packaged by the Roanoke colonists!
The group LAUGHS loudly.  They continue to eat and CONVERSE for several minutes.  The sound of a FOG HORN is heard.  Roman runs up to the observation deck and looks through a telescope.
Michelle
I cannot believe that I ate so much…I was famished!

ROMAN (v.o.)
Guys, a ship!  A ship’s coming!

The pitch black ocean starts to get very foggy.

EXT. LIGHTHOUSE OBSERVATION DECK – NIGHT

Roman’s POV

He sees something MOVING in the water. He scans the water with the telescope. He hears the SOUND of OARS RHYTHMICALLY CUTTING through the water until it reaches the shore. He can hear the bottom of the boat SCRAPE the ground.  He hears a heavy object DROPPING into the water.
 
An older man runs towards the lighthouse.

ROMAN (v.o)
Someone’s at the door!

INT. LIGHTHOUSE – NIGHT

There is an URGENT POUNDING on the door.  Professor Effen runs to the door and peers out the peephole and sees the old man looking in.

Professor Effen
I cannot believe this!

Professor Effen opens the door and Pastor Grey enters quickly.

Professor Effen (cont’d)

Uncle Grey, what are you doing here?

Pastor Grey and Professor Effen embrace and pat each other loudly on each other’s backs.

Pastor grey
Ritchie, it’s nice to see you again.  Is your brother Graham here?

Professor Effen
(Sadly)
I think that it’s too late for him… His car is here but I haven’t seen him anywhere.  

Professor Effen turns and introduces the group.

Professor EFFEN (cont’d)

This is Roman, Val, Nan, Michelle and Paul. Guys, this is my uncle Pastor Grey Eyes. 

The group greets the newcomer and they return to the control room and sit on the floor.

INT. LIGHTHOUSE CONTROL ROOM – NIGHT

Roman
Help is on the way, I spotted a Coast Guard cutter a few miles out.  They should be here soon!

Pastor grey
We cannot leave until the relic has been located and positioned.

Paul
I hate to sound disrespectful, but, are you crazy! We need to get out of here now!

Pastor grey
I know that you are afraid my son, but if we do not quell this demon, it will only grow and terrorize the entire planet. You may escape from it this day but it will find you again.

Paul
What is that thing anyway?

Pastor grey
That thing is evil, pure evil.  It is Satan’s hands designed to deceive and kill.  It was released inadvertently over four hundred years ago.  The evil was defeated by the placement of two sacred artifacts.  I have searched for these artifacts for many years.  I’ve found one but the second has not been found.

Pastor Grey shows the group the gold medallion.

The fog can be heard EMITTING a SOUND similar to that of a MOAN as the winds increase.

Michelle
What was that? It sounded like someone moaning.

Pastor grey

This medallion is the one thing that is stronger than the fog.  With this and the other half of the artifact, it will be defeated. The fog is a living thing and is well aware of the power of the sacred symbol

Roman
How are we going to find it?

Professor Effen
I have some ideas, but…What if the second half of the Medallion simply fell to the ground nearby when the colonists were rescued?

Pastor grey
This area was thoroughly checked when the ship returned to the colony.  I’m certain that it would have been found by now.

Professor Effen
Just think about it.  I am sure that this fog is aware of the fact that we’re trapped in here…so, why are we still alive?

Pastor grey
It is because of the Maltese cross that I hold.

Professor Effen
Uncle Grey…we’ve been in this lighthouse for at least an hour before you arrived and we’ve yet to be attacked.  Something is keeping that thing away from us!

Roman
Why has it taken this long to attack? Four hundred years have passed since Roanoke was attacked, why is it back now?  

Pastor grey
You have a valid point; however, it takes this entity several years to gather enough strength to attack.
Roman
So why is it so strong now?

Pastor grey
Have you noticed the weather lately?  Volcanoes have erupted, earthquakes, hurricanes and tsunamis are occurring at the same time.  Something jarred the relic from the appropriate place.  I believe that between hurricane Andrew and now, the relic has been moved.  As our fears mount and our faith falters – it will only get stronger. One part of the relic will keep it at bay.  Combined with the second half – it will be destroyed.

Professor Effen
We have to find that relic and I have a theory that it’s in here – somewhere!

EXT. LIGHTHOUSE – LATE NIGHT

The water starts to become unsettled.
Large waves STRIKE the lighthouse and strong storms approach the area bringing HURRICANE STRENGTH WINDS. 

The THUNDER rolls in.

Within seconds we can see lightening striking the surrounding area.

INT. LIGHTHOUSE CONTROL ROOM – NIGHT

The pastor silently prays, while Val and Roman explore the lighthouse in search of the artifact.

Professor Effen reads the map, while Paul and Michele sit in a corner.  Nan walks over to the pastor and sits down next to him.  The Pastor PRAYS in a NATIVE AMERICAN DIALECT that Nan is not familiar with.

Something SLAMS against the metal door.

MICHELE
What was that? 

PAUL
It’s probably the wind!

ANGLE ON Professor Effen as he slowly stands and walks towards the spiral staircase and walks down to the lower level. 

INT. LIGHTHOUSE – NIGHT

The building becomes dark as a fog starts to enter the lighthouse through a small open window. 

The Professor runs and locks the window.

CLOSE SHOT of the door as it struggles to deflect the powerful elements outside.

A small screw POPS out missing the Professor by inches as a narrow stream of water SPILLS to the floor. 

Another screw flies out followed by a second stream on water.

ANGLE ON the Professor quickly running towards the spiral staircase as the door BURSTS open and gallons of gray water and fog spill in.

PROFESSOR effen
(Screaming)
It’s coming!

The Professor runs up the stairs several steps at a time and dives into the room. 

INT. LIGHTHOUSE CONTROL ROOM – NIGHT

Professor EFFEN (cont’d)
Close the door!

Roman SLAMS the door SHUT. Gallons of water begin to SPILL under the door.
Roman
We should probably get up to the observation deck!
Roman UNLATCHES an overhead hatch and HAMMERS it open with his fist.  Paul runs to the opening and gets to the deck.  He reaches back in and pulls Michelle, Val and Nan to safety.
EXT. LIGHTHOUSE OBSERVATION DECK – NIGHT
Paul KICKS open a padlocked wooden box and removes several life jackets and THROWS them to the ground. Michelle, Nan and Val STRAP on their jackets.
Pastor Grey, Roman and Professor Effen emerge as the water SPILLS through the opening. The girls help them into life jackets.
The Coast Guard cutter heads slowly in their direction.
Roman
(Pointing)
There it is!  We’re going to have to jump!
The group jumps over the side as the platform is overtaken by water.
They swim several meters to the Coast Guard cutter and climb onboard
A METALLIC CREAKING
The lighthouse SPLASHES off of its foundation and lands several feet away from the cutter and sinks.
The force pushes the Cutter away, riding a large wave.
Several pieces of debris float nearby.
EXT. COAST GUARD CUTTER – NIGHT
Roman
(Shouting)
Hello!  Anyone on board?

They inspect the boat quickly and see piles of bone and flesh adhered to the deck of the boat.
The fog moves in and blankets them.
Val inadvertently inhales the fog and falls to the deck THRASHING uncontrollably. Her clothes start to SHRED as her eyes roll up into her head.  Richard covers her body with his and several lacerations separate his flesh.
Paul and Michelle run away from the scene but fall to the ground in convulsions and begin to VOMIT a vile, thick grayish fluid.
Nan is caught in a similar seizure-like state and THRASHES about the deck as Roman struggles to hold her while fighting off the evil.  She pushes him away and he flies across the deck and STRIKES the wall of the cabin.
Pastor Grey raises the medallion to the sky and the fog dissipates slightly, narrows and focuses on him.
Nan is released from this state and DIVES into the water.
Roman
(Shouting)
Nan!  No!

Nan swims out to the debris, reaches into the water and swims back to the boat. Roman helps her back onto the boat as the FOG SCREECHES and SCREAMS. The invisible attacks cease.
She lies on the deck exhausted and holding her chest.
Pastor Grey’s hand is pulled in her direction as if attracted by a powerful magnet.
The medallion pulls him towards Nan and his feet DRAG across the deck.
The medallion RIPS from his hand and hovers over Nan.
Nan opens her hand to reveal the second half of the medallion.
The two pieces CLANK together and ROTATE.  The fog begins to dissipate.
Pastor grey
You’ve found the artifact!  How did you know?
Nan
(Coughing)
When the tower toppled…I saw it floating towards us and glowing.  I knew that this had to be it.
Pastor grey
God bless you child!  Now, we must place the artifact!
Roman
Where?
A beacon projects across the water like a laser, disappearing into the woods.  A tall tree begins to glow.  Professor Effen’s eyes open wide.
Professor Effen
At the tree…the Croatoan tree…

Val
I saw it…I saw the tree!
Pastor grey
Where?
Val
About fifty yards from the church
Paul
We have to go back there?
Pastor grey
Yes, we must go back if we want to live!
The skies darken and the THUNDER RUMBLES. The seats bolted to the deck of the cutter VIBRATE until a bench BREAKS free of its bolts and flies towards the pastor, STRIKING him in his back and knocking him to the ground.
Roman
(Shouting)
Pastor Grey!
The group runs over to his side and he lies motionless on the deck.
Roman
What do we do now?
Professor Effen
Uncle Grey Eyes?
The resilient pastor comes to and sits up slowly.
Pastor grey
Now, that hurt! Ritchie, you’re going to have to get off of this boat.
Professor Effen
And what about you?
Pastor grey
That beast will attack anyone who holds this artifact.  If we place this object, it will cease to exist!  It can only cause those things around you to harm you.  The water and the forest will be your biggest foes.  Get to the tree…it must end!

Professor Effen
Can you make it?

Pastor grey
Don’t worry, I’ll catch up.  God is with me!  God is with all of us!  Have courage and you will not fail.

A loud burst of THUNDER.  Pastor Grey hands the professor the completed artifact.

Pastor GREY (cont’d)
Go!
Professor Effen
I won’t leave you Uncle Grey…Roman, its time for you to put your football skills to use!  This is the big game and it’s up to you!
Roman
I won’t fail!  Let’s go team!
Roman removes his life jacket and TEARS off a long strip of the florescent material.  He reaches to the professor and he hands him the artifact.  He laces the material through the artifact and ties off the free ends.
The WIND HOWLS and the fog approaches.
Roman
Alright guys, time for water polo! We have to get to the shore.  I swim faster without the life jacket so you guys have to pass off the artifact between each other as I get to the shore as quickly as I can.  When my feet hit the shore, lob that thing at me as hard as you can.  Don’t worry, that is one pass that I will not miss!

The group nods their heads in understanding and Pastor Grey closes his eyes and offers a prayer for the group.
Roman
Let’s go!

EXT. OCEAN – NIGHT

Roman, Paul, Val, Michelle and Nan splash into the water.
The water CHURNS as Roman tosses the artifact to Paul and slips under the water.
The water crests and lifts Paul into the air and SPLASHES him down.  He does not relinquish his grip and he is SLAMMED down again.  He is lifted into the air again and he tosses the artifact to Val.
Val swims several feet until the water separates, revealing the ocean floor.  She slides down to the soft bottom as the water funnels to the sky.
VAL’S POV
She stands and looks around; amazed at the shape the water has taken.  Several fish swirl in the vortex.
The water CRASHES down and she pops up to the top.
She lobs the artifact at Nan.
Nan catches it as columns of dirt exit the water and try to spear her.  She is carried on a large wave and SLAMMED down to the water’s surface.
She disappears beneath the surface of the water for what seems like an eternity.
She EMERGES from the water and GASPS for air as the water surrounds her.
She throws the artifact towards Michelle.
Michelle SWIMS towards the shore as the water covers her and FREEZES around her. She cannot move but her eyes continue to scan the area.
FLASHBACK
INT. OLD CHURCH - NIGHT
MICHELLE’S POV
Michelle shines the flashlight at Michael’s eyes.  He is silent.
She shines the light on his chest and waist. She SCREAMS and DROPS the flashlight.  The light is still on Michael revealing that his lower body has been shredded and mutilated.
EXT. OCEAN – NIGHT
Michelle BREAKS through the ice and swims defiantly.
ROMAN (v.o.)
Over here!
Michelle sees Roman on the shore.
She gathers up her strength and hurls the artifact.  Roman dives and catches it, rolls out and pushes to his feet using his fingers.  He tucks the artifact under his arm.
EXT. ROANOKE VILLAGE RUINS - NIGHT
He runs towards the church, dodging branches that FALL and places the artifact around his neck.
A column on dirt PUSHES from the ground, Roman rotates his body and places his back on the column and rolls over it.
The ground CAVES IN as he jumps over the clearing.
A branch SWINGS at his head and he ducks down.
An upward swinging branch STRIKES him in his chest and he falls back.
He HITS the ground and rolls out of the way of several BOULDERS that FALL towards his head.
He notices the tree and the ground CRUMBLES under his feet as he is running.
Using all of his strength he dives and lands on the edge of a crumbling pit.
A hand reaches out and pulls him up quickly.
He stumbles.
The artifact is launched from his hand.
It adheres to an image on the tree.
The fog SHRIEKS and a bright light envelopes the forest.  Images of those taken by the fog stand around Roman for a moment and then ascend to the heavens. The fog SWIRLS until it spirals several miles towards the ocean.  The water parts and swirls and the fog funnels into the water.  The water closes around the fog and the village ruins and surrounding forest are all quiet.
An orange glow permeates the heavens.
Roman stands slowly.
Roman’s POV
Roman scans a 360 degree perimeter of the area and the entire area has been repaired and there is no evidence of the struggles that took place during the last horrific hours. The lighthouse emerges from the blue water and stands upright.
The others stand on the beach and look around in amazement.  Professor Effen and Pastor Grey row the pastor’s boat towards the shore.
Roman runs down towards the group as the Professor anchors the boat and he and the Pastor step out.
ANGLE ON the tree as the artifact embeds into the bark.
EXT. ROANOKE BEACH – EARLY DAWN
Pastor grey
You guys are amazing.  I had just about given up on today’s youth but you’ve proven to me that with the proper amount of motivation – anything is impossible.
The group huddles together and they exchange hugs.
Paul
Okay guys, this is nice but I’d really like to go now!

Professor Effen
I could not agree more!
The group walks towards their cars and silently decides that they will walk home instead.  They walk down the road towards town witnessing a beautiful sunrise.
Fade out
CAPTION: “TEN YEARS LATER.”
EXT. ROANOKE VILLAGE – DAY
A car pulls up to the campsite.  A MAN and a WOMAN, both about eighteen years of age, jump out of the car and SLAM the doors shut.
Woman
You can’t catch me!
Man
That’s what you think!
The woman runs towards the beach and the man chases her.  She stops at a tree and puts her back against it.  The man leans in and kisses her.
She GIGGLES and circles around the tree slowly.
Woman
You know, if you really love me, you’d carve it in this tree for everyone to know!
Man
(Pulling out pocket knife)
You know that I love you!  But, to make you happy, I’ll carve our initials here.
ANGLE ON TREE
He sticks his knife into the tree and it CLANKS against something METALLIC.
Man
What’s this? 
He sticks the knife in deeper and tries to pry out the object.  
ANGLE ON WATER
MAN (v.o.)
I got it!
The water RUMBLES slightly and CHURNS slowly.
FADE TO BLACK