Cold Blood (Writers’ Choice short, horror – pdf format) by Paul Knauer (PKCardinal) writing as Anonymous

A young woman is haunted by the history of her new home.

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Thanks to Mark for pointing out the obvious. Simply type into your favorite search engine, “JOKER an origin written by Todd Phillips & Scott Silver” pdf and viola! A Googlewhack of a sort.

Joker – April 13, 2018 ‘leaked draft’ script by Todd Phillips & Scott Silver – hosted by: Google Search – in pdf format

In Gotham City, mentally-troubled comedian Arthur Fleck is disregarded and mistreated by society. He then embarks on a downward spiral of revolution and bloody crime. This path brings him face-to-face with his alter-ego: “The Joker”.

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Thanks, Jake, for the heads up on this blast from the past!

The Hindenberg – April 22, 1974 2nd draft script by Nelson Gidding (based on the book by Michael M. Mooney – hosted by: 0 – in pdf format

The Hindenburg is the pride of Nazi Germany, a dirigible with regular flights from Frankfurt to Lakehurst, New Jersey. When the Germans receive a warning that the Hindenburg will be destroyed by a bomb as it flies over New York City, they assign Luftwaffe Colonel Ritter to travel on the airship as its security officer. There are many passengers on board – a German countess, a circus clown, two card sharks and many others – and Ritter is kept busy keeping an eye on them as well as the crew. When they learn that the person who reported the threat is actually a self-styled psychic, there is some question as to whether they may be chasing shadows. Ritter soon learns otherwise.

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It’s close to midnight in a seemingly ordinary suburban home, and the annual Halloween party is over. But for this particular couple, the clean-up is only the beginning of their misfortune. For after the floors are swept and the last dish is washed, a new nightmare awaits.

A Scream is heard. It could be loud. It could be barely audible. But one thing is certain – it came from inside the house. Oh, another thing is certain, too…

Only one of them heard it.

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Bury The Truth (4 pages (Short, Thriller) pdf format) by Zack Akers

Two friends bury a body deep in the woods. But can they bury the truth?

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The Divorce Kit by James Williams

A husband who suspects his wife of adultery brings home a package. Opening it will change the course of their lives.

This was part of a head to head challenge. James re-wrote the script and directed it.

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Over on the Unproduced, Original Scripts page are eleven original scripts for your reading pleasure.

Note: Script submissions are closed for the week while the One Week Challenge is underway.

– Don

It’s close to midnight in a seemingly ordinary suburban home, and the annual Halloween party is over. But for this particular couple, the clean-up is only the beginning of their misfortune. For after the floors are swept and the last dish is washed, a new nightmare awaits.

A Scream is heard. It could be loud. It could be barely audible. But one thing is certain – it came from inside the house. Oh, another thing is certain, too…

Only one of them heard it.

Your October 2019 One Week Challenge Theme and Genre are:

Theme: The Halloween After-Party
Genre: Horror *

You have one week to write a screenplay between 8 and 12 pages. Your screenplay must be properly formatted (12 pt courier font) and submitted as a PDF. Scripts are due Friday, October 11 at 11:59 EST and must be submitted to: https://simplyscripts.com/owc

There will be a Writer’s Choice wherein only the participants will be asked to vote for their favorite scripts. Writer’s are encouraged to read as many scripts as they can before voting. Your favorite script might just be one you did not read.

*All horror sub-genres are welcome (psychological, slasher, creature, etc.)

Writer’s Choice and writers will be revealed October 18, 2019

So…

• 8 to 12 pages
• Properly formatted, saved as PDF
• Free to submit
• One entry per person
• You can revise your script as much as you like prior to submitting
• Please read as many scripts as you can
• Do not put you real name on your script. This is an anonymous challenge. Only use your real name when submitting
• Please put © Copyright 2019 on your title page

And Good Luck!!