THE WATCHER SCRIPT
The
Watcher
Written by
Vanessa Ye
Vetted by
Shan
John
Kang Lin
EXT. DARK
ALLEY – NIGHT (FLASHBACK)
GARY and KARL runs through a DARK ALLEY, constantly turning
their heads to check behind them. They split up at a cross junction. Suddenly,
a loud gunshot shocked Gary. CAMERA DOLLYS INTO Gary’s eye and DOLLYS OUT to
the next scene. (TRANSITION)
EXT.
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT – DAY
REVEALS a BUS-STOP near the CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.
LONG SHOT on GARY MOD walking through the bus-stop and TOWARDS
the CAMERA. The billboard FLICKERS and flashes a poster of a wanted man named
LEE COOPER, Gary turns around and looks at the billboard.
CAMERA DOLLYS OUT and UP showing Gary turning and looking around
the surroundings as all the billboards in the city district flash the same posters.
CUT to MEDIUM CLOSE-UP on Gary as he walks away and passes the
CAMERA.
CAMERA ZOOMS INTO billboard as the poster TRANSITS into the
title of the film, “THE WATCHER”.
EXT. STREETS
– DAY
Gary walks OUT and AWAY from the camera.
CUT to OVER-SHOULDER SHOT on Gary as he activates his phone. On
his phone, Gary can be seen scrolling and searching online about Lee. Gary
immediately tracks down Lee’s location. Gary then switches off his device and
walks away from the scene.
CUTS TO:
EXT. DARK
ALLEY – NIGHT
Lee walks inside an alley, TOWARDS the camera. Gary suddenly
appears from a corner and blocks Lee’s way. At the same time, Gary cocks and points
a gun at Lee. Lee runs at the sight of Gary. Gary gives chase.
Lee runs through the alley, constantly looking back. As soon as
he lost sight of Gary, Lee stops to catch his breath. Lee sees a pair of shoes
in front of him. He slowly looks up and sees Gary. Upon seeing Gary, Lee steps
back a few steps.
GARY MOD
I’ve been
searching for you for a long time.
LEE COOPER
Who are
you? I don’t know you.
GARY MOD
Maybe this
will make you remember.
Lee pushes Gary away but Gary swiftly tackled him and pins him
against the wall. Lee struggles to break free.
Without hesitation, Gary knocks Lee unconscious.
CUTS TO:
EXT. DARK
ROOM – NIGHT
A blinding light shines brightly on Lee, Lee regains
consciousness. Lee slowly opens his eyes as a silhouette draws in. Lee sees
Gary standing right in front of him, holding onto a hand gun. Tied up to a
chair, Lee struggles to break free. At that instant, Gary points the gun at
Lee’s head.
LEE COOPER
Who exactly
are you? Why are you doing this to me?
GARY MOD
Don’t you
remember, you killed my best friend five years ago.
CUTS TO:
EXT. DARK
ALLEY – NIGHT (FLASHBACK)
Upon seeing Gary and Karl splitting up, Lee decides to chase
after Karl. Lee raises his gun and shoots Karl in his back. Karl falls onto the
ground.
At the same time, Gary continues to run to the end of the alley,
trying to escape from Lee. A LOUD DEAFENING SOUND can be heard from a distance.
Gary turns around and witness Karl lying motionless on the ground.
Lee catches up with Karl. Smiling sinisterly, Lee raises his GUN
and shoots Karl again.
FADES OUT:
EXT. DARK
ROOM – DAY
Gary looks raged.
GARY MOD
You killed
my best friend. And now it’s time for you to pay for your crimes!
Gary points the gun at Lee’s head. Staring at the gun barrel,
Lee shuts his eyes tight and prepares to be shot. Gary pulls the trigger but
only the clicking sound is heard. Shocked to be alive, Lee slowly opens his
eyes.
At the same moment, distinct siren can be heard from a distance.
GARY MOD
I won’t
become you. I will let the law deal with a monster like you.
Gary runs towards a back door and escapes from the scene. Soon
after, Police arrives.
FADE TO BLACK