John Dies At The End – April 20, 2010 unspecified draft script by Don Coscarelli (based on the novel by David Wong) – hosted by: Horror Lair – in pdf format

A new street drug that sends its users across time and dimensions has one drawback: some people return as no longer human. Can two college dropouts save humankind from this silent, otherworldly invasion?

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Cheater

Two high school students confront each other – and their respective issues – during a history exam.

Sometimes – after reading a number of scripts – one wonders just how many of us writers were “losers” in school.  No matter the generation, you’ll find cinematic or television stories about kids that just don’t fit in.  Breakfast Club, Glee and everything in between – the concept is basically timeless.  And for most of us, it hits a chord… because we know what it’s like to be in those character’s shoes, and would like to see our team come out victorious, at least in some small way.

The protagonists in Cheater are exactly those kinds of kids.  Martha – the smart nerd that gets teased as ugly by the “cool girls.”  And Tyrone – the awkward slacker failing class who’s an artistic whiz in his spare time (and when he’s supposed to be studying.) The two aren’t friends… but they take a history class together. And today’s the day for the big test.  Needless to say, Tyrone’s unprepared.  And Martha?  Well, let’s just say she is, too – for what she’s about to find out.

With scripts like this, the audience bonds immediately with the characters – so you almost can’t go wrong making it.  Add the fact that it’s limited location and six minutes long… looks like you do have a winner on your hands.

About the writer: Pete Barry is an award-winning screenwriter, playwright, actor, director and musician. His short plays have been published in numerous collections. He’s also a cofounder of the Porch Room, a film and theater production company, website available at http://www.porchroom.com/.  Please feel free to reach out to him with script requests at petebarry27 “AT” Hotmail.

Pages: 6

Budget: Very low.  You’ll need access to a school hallway and room, and two bedrooms for the kids.  No FX worries here; just make sure your actors can do the script justice.

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The Zero Theorem – undated, unpecified draft script by Pat Rushin – hosted by: The Daily Script – in pdf format

A hugely talented but socially isolated computer operator is tasked by Management to prove the Zero Theorem: that the universe ends as nothing, rendering life meaningless. But meaning is what he already craves.

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Jade – May 1, 1994 draft script by Joe Eszterhas – hosted by: The Daily Script – in pdf format

Someone does a nasty hatchet job on a San Fransisco big noise and the Assistant D.A. takes charge of the investigation. Through a web of blackmail and prostitution involving the Governor, an old lover of the law man emerges as a prime suspect and he has to deal with his personal feelings as well as the case.

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Déjà vu – May 17, 2004 first draft script by Bill Marsilii & Terry Rossio – hosted by: WordPlayer – in zip/pdf format

A ferry filled with crewmen from the USS Nimitz and their families was blown up in New Orleans on Mardi Gras. BATF Doug Carlin is brought in to assist in the massive investigation, and gets attached to an experimental FBI surveillance unit, one that uses spacefolding technology to directly look back a little over four days into the past. While tracking down the bomber, Carlin gets an idea in his head: could they use the device to actually travel back in time and not only prevent the bombing but also the murder of a local woman whose truck was used in the bombing?

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Another script for 2015-2016 award consideration. This time from A24. Also, Sony Classics has weighed in. Check this out and more on the Screenplays Posted by Studios for Oscar and Other Award Consideration page.

Room – Undated, Unspecified draft script by Emma Donoghue (based on the novel by Emma Donoghue) – hosted by: A24 – in pdf format

ROOM tells the extraordinary story of Jack, a spirited 5-year-old who is looked after by his loving and devoted mother. Like any good mother, Ma dedicates herself to keeping Jack happy and safe, nurturing him with warmth and love and doing typical things like playing games and telling stories. Their life, however, is anything but typical–they are trapped–confined to a windowless, 10-by-10-foot space that Ma has euphemistically named Room. Ma has created a whole universe for Jack within Room, and she will stop at nothing to ensure that, even in this treacherous environment, Jack is able to live a complete and fulfilling life. But as Jack’s curiosity about their situation grows, and Ma’s resilience reaches its breaking point, they enact a risky plan to escape, ultimately bringing them face-to-face with what may turn out to be the scariest thing yet: the real world.

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Fury – October 30, 2013 Pink Revised draft script by David Ayer – hosted by: Sony Picture – in pdf format

April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and his five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Out-numbered, out-gunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.

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Stoker – 40196 script by Wentworth Miller (writing as Ted Foulke) – hosted by: Horror Lair – in pdf format

After India’s father dies, her Uncle Charlie, who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her unstable mother. She comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives and becomes increasingly infatuated with him.

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The 7th Voyage of Sinbad – June 28, 1957 final shooting draft script by Kenneth Kolb – hosted by: Horror Lair – in pdf format

While sailing with Princess Parisa to Baghdad to their wedding, Sinbad finds the Colossa Island and anchors his vessel to get supplies for the starving crew. Sinbad and his men help the magician Sokurah to escape from a Cyclops that attacks them, and Sokurah uses a magic lamp with a boy jinni to help them; however, their boat sinks and he loses the lamp. Sokurah offers a small fortune to Sinbad to return to Colossa, but he does not accept and heads to Baghdad. The citizens and the Caliph of Baghdad are celebrating the peace with Chandra, and they offer a feast to the Sultan of Chandra. Sakurah requests a ship and crew to return to Colossa but the Caliph refuses to jeopardize his countrymen. However, the treacherous magician shrinks the princess and when the desperate Sinbad seeks him out, he tells that he needs to return to Colossa to get the ingredient necessary for the magic potion. But Sinbad has only his friend Harufa to travel with him, and he decides to enlist a doubtful crew in…

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