ScriptFrenzY!: The Vampire Apocalypse Articles 3
Yup, I’ve decided to post another excerpt from my script. This time, it’s the President’s press conference.
INT. HALLWAY – NIGHT
This hallway obviously belongs to a large house. It is quite tastefully decorated. Grace is holding the door open as Lewis, carrying a couple of bags and a box walks through. Joss is behind him, carrying more stuff. He stops at the threshold.
GRACE:
If you just dump everything in the living room just now. Well sort everything out later. You guys want anything to drink?
LEWIS:
Wouldnt mind some pop.
GRACE:
Prefer a beer?
LEWIS:
Oh, OK then.
GRACE:
Living rooms right through there.
Lewis heads towards the living room as Grace heads into the kitchen. Joss clears his throat.
JOSS:
Erm, Grace?
GRACE:
Shit sorry. Is there any particular thing you need me to say?
JOSS:
Not particularly.
GRACE:
OK then. Come in.
Joss finally walks in.
GRACE:
You need anything to drink?
JOSS:
Ill fix it myself.
GRACE:
Ahhh. No problem, Ill fix it. By the way, another good reason to relocate to here.
JOSS:
Good point.
Grace walks away as Joss walks into the living room.
INT. LIVING ROOM – NIGHT
The living room is huge. The main feature of the room is an entertainment centre with a huge plasma screen TV. Alice, Simon and Lewis are sat on a sofa watching a news channel on TV. The sound is low but it can be heard. Joss puts the bags down. Simon holds his hand out to Joss.
SIMON:
Im Simon. You must be the infamous Joss.
JOSS:
Indeed I am.
They shake hands. Grace comes in with a bottle of beer and a mug. She hands the mug to Joss and the bottle to Lewis. Joss takes a sip from the cup.
JOSS:
Oooh, strong.
LEWIS:
Yeah, forgot to warn you. Bill said that the blood he gave us today is fresher than youre used to, so you might want to watch.
JOSS:
No problem. Grace, I set up base at that computer over there?
GRACE:
Yeah, its hard wired to the net. The rest of us can use my laptop.
ALICE:
Turn the sound up, it looks like somethings happening.
Grace points a remote control at the TV and the volume increases.
NEWSREADER (V.O.):
And we cross over now to The White House for a press conference by the President.
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INT. WHITE HOUSE PRESS ROOM – NIGHT
This room really should not need any description. The White House PRESS SECRETARY is standing at the podium.
PRESS SECRETARY:
The president will make a statement and, if there is time afterwards, the floor will be opened up for questions. Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States.
The press secretary leaves the podium to be replaced by the PRESIDENT. He is in his early 60s and dressed in a suit, as one might expect.
PRESIDENT:
Ladies and gentlemen of the press, citizens of America. I speak to you today in the middle of one of the biggest crisis to ever affect this country. As you may be aware, the people of this country are disappearing, being attacked and killed in unprecedented numbers. It is no longer safe to walk the streets, during the day or at night. Looting is widespread.
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INT. LIVING ROOM – NIGHT
Joss, Alice, Lewis, Simon and Grace are watching the TV.
PRESIDENT (V.O.)(CONTD):
Our hospitals are being overrun. There is not enough staff to cope with the demand, even if staff members were not simply disappearing. Our morgues are being overrun and bodies are mysteriously disappearing. People are finding themselves teaming with those that they would ordinarily consider enemies.
Alice glances to Joss.
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EXT. STREET – NIGHT
There is a pitched battle going on between two gangs. William is leading one of the gangs, who are fighting with weapons. They appear to be winning.
PRESIDENT (V.O.)(CONTD):
Ordinary people are finding themselves doing extraordinary things just to survive throughout the day.
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INT. BAR – NIGHT
The bar is a typical working mans type bar. All of the patrons of the bar are staring at the TVs on one wall.
PRESIDENT (V.O.)(CONTD):
The citizens are afraid to leave their house, unsure if they will be able to make it home safely.
A gang of vampires enter the bar and start attacking people.
PRESIDENT (V.O.)(CONTD):
Today, I finally got answers, which I will now share with you. It is my belief that the great citizens of this country deserve them. Ladies and gentlemen, this is not just happening in America. It is happening worldwide. And it is not merely a crisis
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INT. HOTEL ROOM – NIGHT
The room is obviously very expensive. Robert, Tracey and Harri are all sat on the bed, watching the TV and drinking Champaign. There is a smile on their faces.
PRESIDENT (V.O.)(CONTD):
it is an apocalypse, centuries in the making. It is unstoppable. And the vampire population of the world is conducting it.
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INT. WHITE HOUSE PRESS ROOM – NIGHT
There are gasps from the reporters.
PRESIDENT (CONTD):
It is for this reason that I am immediately declaring that the United States of America is under marshal law. According to executive order _____ all future elections are to be suspended and I shall remain as President until further notice. However, I shall be changing the hierarchy so that those who are more knowledgeable than me. These changes will be announced in the fullness of time.
The Presidents face then changes, revealing that he is now a vampire. Shrieks can be heard throughout the room.
PRESIDENT (CONTD):
Any questions?
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Hope you enjoyed. Also, I really, really need feedback on the pitch/synopsis for the Fever Pitch competition (go back an entry). I think they’re fine, but I’m not quite sure.
Will
