Good Night Prometheus 2- Castle Frankenstein

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Good Night Prometheus 2: Castle Frankenstein

By

JAMES C. DURKIS and JASON C. DURKIS

JAMES C. DURKIS9601 Regal Ridge Drive, NE

Albuquerque, NM 87111(505) 362-1029


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FADE IN:

EXT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - NIGHT

On the side of a mountain sits FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE. A storm

over the mountains, flashes of lightning. A waterfall poursinto the gorge that separates the mountain from thesurrounding land. Mist variably obscures the castle. Thedrawbridge is raised.

JASON FRANKENSTEIN (O.S.)Aladdin rubbed the lamp and whenthe genie appeared Aladdincommanded him to bring a rocs egg.The genie screamed and scoldedAladdin. The genie told Aladdinthat he was being fooled and thatthe holy woman who convinced the

Princess to ask for the rocs eggwas the evil magician in disguise.The genie warned Aladdin to becareful...

EXT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - COURTYARD - CONTINUOUS

JASON (O.S.)(CONTD)Aladdin returned to his wife andsummoned the holy woman, saying hehad a headache and needed herhealing. As the holy woman

approached, Aladdin seized hisdagger and plunged it into the holywomans heart...

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - CRYPT - CONTINUOUS

JASON (O.S.)(CONTD)The Princess cried out in shock andthen in surprise as the holy womanlaying on the floor transformedinto the evil magician. Aladdinexplained to his wife how they hadboth been deceived.

Jason Frankenstein, seven feet tall, light green skin withbrown and black patches all over his body, stands, reads. Adog (Zarya) nearby.


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JASON (CONTD)(reading)

Afterward, Aladdin and thebeautiful Princess lived in peaceand had many children. Aladdinsucceeded to the throne when the

Sultan died, and ruled wisely, withthe genies lamp always by hisside. And they all lived happilyever after...The End.

CLOSE ON the stone cover to crypt.

" D A D "

The letters are roughly cut, imperfect. The cover stone isunpolished and crudely secured in place.

JASON (O.S.)(CONTD)

Sleep well, Dad...I love you verymuch.

Jason closes book, picks up lantern, exits. In b.g., othernames are seen on stone coverings of other crypts: "DeborahFrankenstein"; "Katherine Frankenstein". Zarya followsJason.

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - COURTYARD - CONTINUOUS

Jason looks up at the storm. Lightning, a distant roll ofthunder. Zarya whines. Jason lowered his head, walks up the

stairs into the castle. Zarya follows.

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - ENTRY HALL - CONTINUOUS

Jason closes the doors, solemnly walks up the main castlestairs, tosses book onto a nearby chair as he passes. Zaryafollows.

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - SECOND FLOOR HALL - CONTINUOUS

Jason passes a mirror in the hall. A flash of lightningilluminates the scene, clearly showing Jason in the mirroras he passes. As Jason passes an after-image remains thatshifts and morphs into the ghostly, misty images of VictorFrankenstein (Jasons dead father), Deborah Frankenstein(Jasons dead mother) and Katherine Frankenstein (Jasonsdead sister). The images turn their heads to follow Jasondown the hall, look sad. The images fade away.


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Jason passes a second mirror further down the hall. Jasonstops, looks into the mirror.

JASON(depressed)

Why, Dad?...Why did you save me?

Now I have no one...Im all alone.

Zarya whines. Jason looks at Zarya. A ghostly image ofVictor Frankenstein appears in the mirror. Zarya looks atJason, looks sad. Jason kneels, pets Zarya.

JASONIm sorry girl. I didnt mean toforget you.

IMAGE OF VICTORThe books...the journals...dontgive up son. Learn from my

mistakes.

Jason stops petting Zarya, tilts his head as if he heardsomething. The image fades. Jason stands, looks at themirror.

JASONDad?

Jason stares back at himself in the mirror. With a sigh,Jason walks away. Lightning, thunder.

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - JASONS BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS

Jason enters, sets lantern down, lays in bed, stares atceiling. Lightning, thunder. Jason sighs.

JASONIts too early for bed. I might aswell try to read something.

Jason gets up, grabs the lantern. Jason and Zarya exit.

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - LIBRARY - CONTINUOUS

Jason enters. Zarya follows. LIBRARY messy. Jason searchesfor a book. Jason takes a book entitled "Swordsmanship".Jason exits, Zarya follows.


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INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - VICTORS LAB - CONTINUOUS

Jason, Zarya enter. Empty cages. Jason sits at desk. Deskcovered with books, journals, medical equipment. A largeglass container, empty, on back edge of desk.

Jason separates out the journals, stacks them to one side.Jason grabs the journal on top, opens to the first page.

JASONAlright, Dad, what can you teachme?

SLOW DISSOLVE TO:

MONTAGE

A) Jason sits on COURTYARD steps, reads book

"Swordsmanship". Jason awkwardly practices with sword.

B) Jason in LAB reading journals. Jason finds plants inGREENHOUSE, prepares a mixture in mortal.

C) Jason in STABLE, selects a large anvil. Lifts it with onehand.

D) Jason in ESCAPE TUNNEL, pushes open boulder, places anvilagainst boulder. Boulder does not move, exit remains open.

E) Jason blows out lantern, sets lantern down,exits POACHERS CAVE. Jason looks up at the moon, a waxing

crescent.

F) Jason returns to POACHERS CAVE, sun rises, large sackfilled with food.

G) Jason waters the plants in GREENHOUSE.

H) Jason practices with sword in COURTYARD.

I) Jason grinds a mixture, pours blue powder into the bluebarrel. In b.g. a large glass container on desk is twentypercent filled with a light green liquid. Jason copper wiresthat run from red and blue barrels, slowly brings ends ofwires together. A sizable electric arc jumps between the twowires. Jason smiles.

L) Jason reads a journal, grows tired, falls asleep at desk.


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END MONTAGE

SLOW DISSOLVE TO:

INT. JAILHOUSE CELL - DAY

A man (Jonathan) sits on floor of a darkened jail cell,knees raised, shackled wrists resting on his knees, headdown. Footsteps approach. Shadow under door. Small window incell door opens. Cowled face of older man (MagistrateAldred).

MAGISTRATE ALDREDWeve delayed this long enough. TheAssessors have been selected. Yourtrial starts tomorrow.

Jonathan raises his head.

JONATHANWhats wrong, Aldred? Your armsfinally wore out from beating me?

MAGISTRATE ALDREDYou got what you deserved for whatyou did to my daughter andgranddaughter. Youll get what youdeserve after the trial as well.

JONATHAN

When will my family be visiting me?

MAGISTRATE ALDREDThey will not be visiting you! Theywill be testifying against you...aswill others.

JONATHAN(sneering)

No one will testify against me.

Magistrate Aldred briefly chuckles.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDYour neither as beloved nor asfeared as you think, Jonathan.

Magistrate Aldred closes cell door window. Jail celldarkens. Footsteps moving away.


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INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - COURTYARD - DAY

Jason practices swordplay on crudely made practice dummy.Jason takes a powerful backhand swing, slices throughshield, branch holding shield, and deep into tree trunk.Jason struggles to free sword.

JASON(frustrated)Not again.

Jason twists, frees sword. The sword is bent. Jason throwssword into corner. Pile of broken shields and swords. Jasonlooks at practice dummy. Carved smiling face.

Jason glows with a green/white inner light, clenches hisfist, punches practice dummy. Sound of splintering wood.Practice dummy uprooted, sent flying, lands in pile ofbroken shields and swords.

JASONWhat are you laughing at?

Jason quickly walks up stairs, into castle, slamming doorshut. Zarya watches Jason, sighs.

INT. TOWN COURTROOM - DAY

Jonathan, wrists shackled, escorted into COURTROOM bypatrolmen (Haylan and Kirby), to a chair to left of tworaised daises. Magistrate Aldred sits at raised circulardais, wears toga picta over hooded, sleeved tunic. Three

elderly men in sleeved tunics, toga praetexta sit at raisedrectangular dais.

Magistrate Aldred lifts a polished, well-worn stone, hits iton table in front of him, twice. Silence.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDJonathan, you stand accused ofmultiple counts of poaching on thelands of the Baron Frankenstein, ofthe murder of the baron, Dr. VictorFrankenstein, of the attemptedmurder of the child, JasonFrankenstein, of the battery andabuse of your wife, Elizabeth, andthe battery and abuse of yourchild, Deirdre. Do you admit yourguilt to these charges?

Jonathan a spiteful look, a sneer.


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JONATHANI do not!

MAGISTRATE ALDREDVery well, Assessors, you mayinterview the witnesses.

ASSESSOR #1We call Elizabeth, wife ofJonathan, to the court.

Elizabeth is escorted into COURTRROOM by patrolman Jerald.

In the back of COURTROOM, a thin man (Mallen) sits intenselywatching the trial, clearly out of place amongst the crowdof villagers. Mallen dressed in elaborate, fancy, ruffledclothing, on his lap a wide brimmed, plumed hat. Mallensmiles, his manners effeminate, his eyes ice cold.

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - VICTORS LAB - DAY

Jason sits at desk, reads journal. Zarya close-by.

VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN (V.O.)I am not sure why or how my sonstill lives. His heart stopped. Hedied. My desperate attempt to usethe life spark machine brought himback to life, but at what cost?

Jason turns a page.

VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN (V.O.)(CONTD)I have made a horrible mistake! Toomuch of the blood replacement hasgotten into Jasons system. Therehas been a terrible reaction, myson fights for his life once again,and this time it is all my fault.If he even lives he will behorribly disfigured. Have I createda monster of my own son? Will heforgive me for what I have done tohim?

SERIES OF SHOTS

A) Elizabeth answers questions from Assessors.

B) Jason prepares a paste, spreads it onto dried mosspatches, places patches aside to dry.


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C) Patrolman Robert answers questions from Assessors.

D) Jason checks journal on desk, mixes water and powderswhich turn light green. Jason pours liquid into the largeglass container on desk. Large glass container is half full.

E) Patrolman William answers questions from Assessors.

F) Jason waters plants in GREENHOUSE; gathers petals, seeds.

G) Beval answers questions from Assessors. Jonathandispleased.

H) Jason, by lantern light, reads journal.

I) Carsen, wrists shackled, escorted into the COURTROOM.

ASSESSOR #1Will you answer questions from this

tribunal?

CARSENI have nothing to say.

END SERIES OF SHOTS


Jonathan stands. Kirby and Haylan behind him.

ASSESSOR #1Jonathan, will you answer questionsfrom this tribunal.

JONATHANI will not.

ASSESSOR #1Do you have anything you wish us toconsider in our deliberations?

JONATHANThe charges against me are lies.The witnesses against me arebewitched. Bewitched by a monster!A demon!

Jonathan faces COURTROOM audience.


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JONATHAN (CONTD)You heard the witnesses. There is ademon out there, in the forest, inthe castle. What I did, I did forthe town.

Crowd murmurs uneasily. Jonathan faces Assessors.

JONATHAN (CONTD)I sought to kill the monster andits maker. I should be thanked, notput on trial.

Jonathan sits down. Assessors exchange uneasy glances.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDThe Assessors will now convene toconsider all the evidencepresented.

Assessors leave COURTROOM.


Jason asleep at desk. Zarya whines, scratches at Jasonsleg. Jason wakes up, turns to Zarya.

JASON(sleepily)

Are you hungry girl?

LAB a mess. Jason exits. In b.g. large glass container isthree-quarters full. Zarya follows Jason.

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS

Jason cuts up vegetables, places them into bowl, places bowlon floor. Zarya runs over to bowl, tail wagging. Zarya looksinto bowl, tail stops wagging. Zarya looks up at Jason,whines, looks dejected.

JASONThats all weve got, girl. Ill goget some more soon. And Ill try tofind some meat for you, okay?

Jason looks away from Zarya.

JASON (CONTD)I just hate having to steal.


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Light from western window silhouettes Jasons head andshoulders.

LAP DISSOLVE:


Light from western COURTROOM window silhouettes Jonathanshead and shoulders. Jonathan stands. Haylan and Kirby behindhim. COURTROOM is quiet. Magistrate Aldred and Assessorsseated. Assessor #1 holds a piece of parchment.

ASSESSOR #1We, the Assessors, havingconsidered all the evidencepresented recommend a finding ofguilty on all charges.

Jonathan explodes with rage.

JONATHANNo! Its not possible!

Haylan and Kirby restrain Jonathan, force him to sit.

JONATHAN (CONTD)(softly)

It cant be.

Magistrate Aldred bangs the polished stone twice on table.Silence.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDJonathan, based on therecommendation of the Assessors, Ifind you guilty on all charges.Based on the severity of the manycharges, I sentence you to death byhanging.

Magistrate Aldred bangs the stone twice on the table.

MAGISTRATE ALDRED (CONTD)May God have mercy on your soul.

Jonathan sits in disbelief, shoulders slumped, head down.Light from COURTROOM window silhouettes Jonathans head andshoulders.

LAP DISSOLVE:


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Light from LAB window silhouettes Jasons head andshoulders. Jason sits, reading journal, shoulders slumped,head down.

VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN (V.O.)The lye and milk solution wasunsuccessful. It caused a burn onJasons skin. The burn healedbefore I could treat it. Jasonsability to heal himself defiesexplanation.

Jason turns page.

VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN (V.O.)(CONTD)I decided to examine Jasons blood.When I went to draw the blood from

his finger, there was a soft glowwherever I touched the needle tohis skin. I have never seenanything like this before. Theblood is a dark green with severalplant-like components. My worstfears are realized. The blood isnot human. My son is not human.

Jason screams, throws journal across room. Jasons bodyglows with an inner green/white light.

JASON

No! Its not possible!

Jason sits. Jasons inner glow ebbs. Jason cries.

JASON (CONTD)It cant be.

CLOSE ON journal laying open on floor.

CLOSE ON words written on the open page."May God have mercy on his soul."

VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN (V.O.)May God have mercy on his soul.

SLOW DISSOLVE TO


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INT. JAILHOUSE CELL - DAY

Jonathan sits in darkened cell, wrists shackled. Footstepsapproaching. Sound of key unlocking cell door. Door opens,Mallen stands in doorway. Kirby stands behind Mallen.

KIRBYYou have a visitor, Jonathan.

Mallen enters cell.

JONATHANWhat are you doing here?

MALLENIve come to see my little brother.

JONATHANIve been sentenced to hang in the

morning.

MALLENI know. I saw your trial. Youvebeen very stupid.

JONATHANI didnt ask you to come.

MALLENYou left me no choice. A lot ofpeople have been hurt because ofyou...A lot of people are going to

be hurt because of you. Fatherwould be disappointed.

Jonathan turns away from Mallen, hangs his head.

JONATHANSo, youve come to see me hang?

MALLENNo, Ill be leaving, tonight.

Mallen exits cell, with an effeminate swish of his wristindicates the cell can be closed. Kirby closes, locks door.

Jonathan smiles.

JONATHAN(softly, to himself)

Tonight then.


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INT. JAILHOUSE CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS

Kirby points down the hallway.

KIRBYAfter you, sir.

MALLENThank you.

Mallen and Kirby walk down CORRIDOR. Mallen comes toCarsens cell.

CARSENMajor?

Mallen stops in front of cell door, never looks at Carsen.

MALLEN

(coldly)Carsen.

CARSENIts good to see you, sir.

MALLENI wish I could say the same.

Mallen walks on. Kirby follows. Carsen disappointed. Mallencomes to Bevals cell, Mallen hesitates. Beval sits againstthe far wall, head hung low. Beval does not look up. Mallenwalks on. Kirby follows.

INT. JAILHOUSE GUARDROOM - DAY - CONTINUOUS

Mallen enters. Kirby follows, hangs keyring on hook. Haylenand Magistrate Aldred in room.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDMallen, I hope your visit wentwell.

MALLEN(casually)

It gave me a chance to see mybrother. Thank you, Aldred.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDYour father and I were very close.It was the least I could do, in hismemory, to honor your request.


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MALLENJonathan has caused a lot oftrouble.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDFor a lot of people, his familyincluded.

MALLEN(flippantly)

And he needs to be punished.

Mallen turns to leave.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDWill you stay until tomorrow?

Mallen stops the exit.

MALLEN

No, I cant do that. I came to seemy brother, not see him die. I hopeyou understand.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDI understand...and Im sorry.

MALLENIm sorry too.

EXT. JAILHOUSE - CONTINUOUS

Mallen leaves JAILHOUSE GUARDROOM, mounts his horse, slowlyrides toward center of town. Haylan and Kirby stand behindMagistrate Aldred, watch Mallen ride away.

HAYLANThats one strange man.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDDont let his appearance ordemeanor fool you. That mans oneof the finest swordsman Ive evermet.

KIRBYReally? Wheres his sword then?

MAGISTRATE ALDREDI dont know, but thats one signof a truly great swordsman.

Haylan and Kirby exchange confused glances.


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MAGISTRATE ALDRED (CONTD)A truly great swordsman knows whenhis sword isnt needed.

Magistrate Aldred turns to Haylan and Kirby.

MAGISTRATE ALDRED (CONTD)We will double the guard. Haylan,both you and Kirby will remain onduty tonight. Bolt the door when Ileave. No one enters the jailtonight. Understood?

KIRBYYes sir!

HAYLANYes sir!

Magistrate Aldred leaves, door is bolted behind him.Magistrate Aldred watches Mallen slowly ride away.

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Jason sits at desk, head down, depressed. Jason turns toZarya.

JASONYou dont think Im a monster, do

you?

Zarya walks over to Jason, puts her front paws on Jasonsthigh, stands up, licks Jasons face. Jason smiles.

JASON (CONTD)Thanks girl...I needed that.

Zarya walks over to journal on floor, picks it, returns toJason, lays it at Jasons feet. Jason looks at Zarya,scratches her head, picks up journal.

JASON (CONTD)Alright, I wont give up.

Jason pages through journal, begins reading.

VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN (V.O.)I have anguished over what hasbecome of my son. But I havereturned to work because I made a


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VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN (V.O.)

promise to my son, and I nowrealize I am not to blame for whathas happened.

Jason turns page.

VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN (V.O.)(CONTD)I realize the blame lays with thepeople who attacked my son. While Ihave no idea why they did so,without their cruel and inhumanactions, my son would be as healways was. But, after a week awayfrom the lab, I noticed the bloodcells from the sample I had drawnwere still alive. I must run moretests.

Jason turns several pages, looks for a certain passage.

VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN (V.O.)(CONTD)The cells from the blood sample arethree weeks old and they are stillalive. Regenerating from heat,cold, acid and physical damage.

Jason turns several pages, looks for a certain passage.

VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN (V.O.)(CONTD)It has been several months and thecells have not died. In fact, ifexposed to sunlight, the cellsactually thrive. This explainsJasons desire for being outside inthe sun. But, if the cells areimmortal, what of my son?

Jason sets journal down. Jason looks at light from thesetting sun streaming in from high windows in lab. Jasonstands, holds hand up into shaft of light. Jason gentlyglows with inner green/white light.

JASON

(softly)Could I be immortal?

Zarya whines.

JASON (CONTD)I promised you some food, didnt I?

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Mallen looks up at the full moon, breathes deeply.

MALLENIts time then. Zador, Gergo, getto the rendezvous point and secureit. Stay out of sight.

Zador and Gergo exit.

MALLEN (CONTD)Gan, Elek, Tas, get the extrahorses. Our distraction should bestarting soon. We dont want to belate.

Gan, Elek and Tas exit. Mallen turns his horse back towardsthe town. Mallen looks up at the full moon.

CLOSE ON the full moon.

LAP DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. FOREST - NIGHT

Jason exits POACHERS CAVE, looks up at full moon. Jasonheads off into darkness of the forest.

INT. MAGISTRATES OFFICE - NIGHT

Magistrate Aldred at desk reading. A commotion, a knock at

the door, door opens. Patrolmen William and Robert enter.

WILLIAM(out of breath)

Sir! We have bandits at Garrettsfarm!

Magistrate Aldred stands.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDWhat? Whats the situation?

WILLIAMBaxter, Garretts son, escaped.Thats all we know.

Baxter, a boy, 14 years old, motioned into office. He istired and scared.


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BAXTER(pleading)

Please help sir. They have myparents.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDWilliam, get the other patrolmen

and get the horses ready.

WILLIAMYes sir!

William exits. Magistrate Aldred grabs a chair.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDHere, son, sit down. Tell me whatshappening at your farm.

Baxter sits.

BAXTERThey surprised us in the fields...

MAGISTRATE ALDREDWho are they? How many?

BAXTERBandits, sir. At least three ofthem. They tied us up in the barn.We heard them looting the house. Iwas able to slip out of the ropesand escape. My father told me torun for help.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDIs anyone hurt?

BAXTERNo sir, not when I left.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDAlright son, everything will befine. Well handle this from here.

BAXTER

I want to go with you. I want tomake sure my Mom and Dad are safe.

Magistrate Aldred smiles, nods.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDYoull ride with patrolman Robert.

Robert offers his hand to the boy, smiles.


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ROBERTLets go.

Magistrate Aldred, Robert and Baxter exit.

EXT. FOREST - NIGHT

Magistrate Aldred rides at the head of six other patrolmen(Robert, William, Irwin, Kalman, Jerald and Shelton). Baxterrides with Robert. Magistrate Aldred pulls his horse to theside and comes to a stop.

MAGISTRATE ALDRED(shouting)

Robert! Shelton!

Robert brings his horse alongside Magistrate Aldred.

ROBERTSir?

MAGISTRATE ALDREDRobert, pass the boy to me.

Baxter transfers to Magistrate Aldreds horse.

MAGISTRATE ALDRED (CONTD)Robert, I dont like this. A banditattack on the night beforeJonathans execution.

ROBERTWhat should we do, sir?

MAGISTRATE ALDREDYou and Shelton ride back to townand make sure everything is fine atthe jailhouse. The other patrolmenand I will handle these bandits.

ROBERTYes sir!

SHELTONRight away sir.

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EXT. APPLE ORCHARD - CONTINUOUS

Jason stands in a apple orchard peering from behind a treeat four patrolman riding along nearby road. A fifth rider(Magistrate Aldred with Baxter) catches-up with the others.Jason picks a few more apples, places them into large sack,

moves off into the shadows.

EXT. TOWN - NIGHT

Mallen and Gan stand in shadows of alley a short distancefrom jailhouse. Elek nearby, holds reins of five horses.Zador rides up, dismounts, walks to Mallen. Gan holds asmoldering tinder tube.

ZADORThe patrolmen left, in a hurry.

MALLENHow many?

ZADORSeven sir.

MALLENSeven? Hmm, one guard in thejail...that leaves one unaccountedfor.

Mallen sighs.

MALLEN (CONTD)No matter. Gan get us inside.

Mallen waves Gan forward. Gan moves to JAILHOUSE door,kneels, lights long wick of clay pot. Gan stands, hammerpunches small wooden window on iron-bounded JAILHOUSE door.Wooden window shatters. Gan shoves clay pot through opening.Gan spins to a kneeling position next to the door. Clay potexplodes in a cloud of billowing smoke.

Haylan and Kirby cough and gag. Door bolt unlatches, Haylanand Kirby stagger out of JAILHOUSE, coughing. Gan sneaksinto JAILHOUSE behind them.

Mallen smiles, turns towards Elek and Zador.

MALLENOh joy! The missing patrolman. Youtwo stay out of sight.

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INT. JAILHOUSE GUARDROOM - CONTINUOUS

Through a cloud of smoke, Gan grabs keyring from hook.

INT. JAILHOUSE CELL - CONTINUOUS

Near darkness. Jonathan coughs. Sound of a key unlockinglock. Door swings open, Gan stands at entrance silhouettedin smoke and low light. Gan motions for Jonathan to follow.

JONATHANTook you long enough.

Jonathan rises to his feet.


Jonathan exits cell. Gan points for Jonathan to leave.Jonathan grabs keys from the cell door lock, releases Carsenfrom his cell. Carsen coughs.

CARSENThank you Jonathan.

Jonathan pats Carsen on the back.

JONATHANYou get out of here old friend,Ive got a score to settle.

Carsen exits. Jonathan walks to Bevals cell, places key inlock. A flash of light. A clang of metal against metal. Thekey is severed in the lock. Gan holds a sword. Jonathandrops keyring, inspects his hand.

JONATHAN(angry)

What did you do that for? I haveunsettled business with thattraitor!

Gan stares at Jonathan, raises the tip of his sword towardJonathan, points for Jonathan to leave. Jonathan waivers,steps backward, exits.


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EXT. JAILHOUSE - CONTINUOUS

Mallen, arms spread wide, saunters up to Haylan and Kirby.Haylan and Kirby struggle to clear their eyes and lungs ofsmoke. Smoke pours from JAILHOUSE door.

MALLEN(sarcastically)Oh no, here I am all alone facingtwo skilled patrolmen. What am I todo?

Haylan and Kirby come to their senses. Haylan draws hissword.

HAYLAN(angry)

Youre Jonathans brother! Youthink this is funny? Well, youre

under arrest funny boy.

Haylan moves towards Mallen. Mallen draws his swords. Kirbydraws his sword.

KIRBYCareful, Haylan. This guyssupposed to be a good swordsman.

MALLEN(sarcastically)

But there are two of you! I amdoomed for sure.

Mallen toys with the patrolmen, easily outmatching them.Mallen casually cuts Haylans face.


Opps. Did I do that? So sorry.

Haylan screams, attacks in anger. Kirby attacks. Mallenfaster and better. Mallen stabs Haylan through the chest.Haylan staggers, falls dead.

MALLEN(casually)

Oh my, Ive killed him...You justcant let me get away with that,can you?

KIRBY(angry)

Why you...


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Kirby takes a step backward as Carsen, Jonathan, Gan exitJAILHOUSE. Behind Mallen, Elek and Zador walk forwardholding the reins of the horses. Kirby takes another stepbackward.

KIRBY (CONTD)But how?

MALLENHow is unimportant. Its your jobto stop...

Kirby runs towards center of town. Mallen looks confused,shakes his head in disgust.

MALLEN (CONTD)Oh bother...Gan handle this.

Mallen turns away. Gan steps forward, throws dagger atKirby. Kirby staggers, collapses. With a flourish, Mallen

sheathes his blades and spreads his arms wide.

MALLENBrother! So good to see you again!

Mallen embraces Jonathan. Jonathan looks uncomfortable,quickly separates himself from Mallen.

JONATHANThanks for the rescue, but I havesome unfinished business back inthere with Beval. Your lap dogsealed the cell and now I...

Mallen holds up a finger, shushes Jonathan. Jonathansurprised.

MALLENI understand, I understand.

Mallen snaps his fingers, opens left palm upward. Elek putsa ceramic bottle with a cloth stuffed in top in Mallenshand.

MALLEN (CONTD)

(melancholy)Poor, Jonathan. You have a dearfriend in the jail. Cold..alone.

Mallen snaps his fingers, holds bottle in front of himself.Gan steps forward, lights the cloth hanging from the bottle.

Mallen walks over to JAILHOUSE doorway, throws bottle intoJAILHOUSE. A crash, a burst of flames. A fire rages.


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MALLEN(smiling)

There...at least he wont be coldanymore.

Elek and Zador snicker. Jonathan smiles.

EXT. GARRETTS FARM - NIGHT

Bars and Lorand stand in shadows behind barn. Ferenc runs upto Bars and Lorand.

FERENC(breathing heavily)

The patrolman are coming. Time toget out of here.

Bars kneels, lights a wick laying on the ground. Wick

disappears as it burns under barn wall.

BARSAlright, lets go.

Bars, Lorand and Ferenc run through fields, away from barn.

EXT. GARRETTS FARM - CONTINUOUS

Magistrate Aldred and the other patrolmen ride up toGARRETTS FARM. Large barn and separate farmhouse.Magistrate Aldred helps Baxter down. The patrolmen dismount.

MAGISTRATE ALDRED(to Baxter)

You stay out of the way. I dontwant you getting hurt.

Baxter backs away.

BAXTERDont let anything happen to my Momand Dad.

MAGISTRATE ALDRED(to the patrolmen)

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MONTAGE

A) A wick burns quickly along the ground

B) In shadows, Garrett (Baxters father) and his wife sittied to a large support post, gagged.

C) Patrolmen, swords drawn, slowly make their ways towardsbarn and house.

D) Wick burns, separates into five wicks, each burns towarda separate, large ceramic pot.

E) Garrett and his wife look anxious.

END MONTAGE

EXT. GARRETTS FARM - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS

Patrolmen carefully approach house and barn, spreading outas they move. Barn explodes. William and Kalman are thrownoff their feet. Horses panic, Magistrate Aldred struggles tocontrol his horse. Baxter screams, runs toward barn.

BAXTERMom! Dad! Nooooo!

Irwin grabs Baxter. Jerald enters house. William and Kalmanget to their feet. Baxter crying. Magistrate Aldreddismounts, rushes to William and Kalman.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDAre you hurt?

WILLIAMNo sir, Ill be okay.

KALMANIll be fine, sir.

BAXTER(crying)

No...no.

Jerald rushes out of house.

JERALD(shouting)

Their safe! Garrett and his wifewere tied up in the house! Theresno one else here!


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Baxter runs to house.

EXT. TOWN - NIGHT

Robert and Shelton into town square. In the distance, anechoing explosion. The riders stop, turn toward the sound.

Kirby staggers from the darkness, falls down. Robertdismounts, runs over to investigate, kneels next to Kirby.

ROBERTKirby! What happened?

KIRBY(struggling to speak)

Jail...Jonathan...Mallen...gethelp.

Shelton quickly rides over to and rings town alarm bell.

EXT. CABBAGE FIELD - NIGHT

Jason kneels in a field of cabbage. Jason picks a head ofcabbage, puts in in bag. Jason reaches for another. Largeexplosion, small fireball rises in distant night sky. Jasonstands up, looks.

At distant edge of field, a farmer and his family exit theirhome to see the explosion. Jason kneels, harvests a cabbage,sneaks back into forest.

An alarm, echoing. Jason stands, in forest shadows.

JASONHmm, I wonder whats going on?

EXT. JAILHOUSE - CONTINOUS

Mallen, Gan, Jonathan, Carsen, Elek and Zodar standoutside JAILHOUSE. Fire burns inside the JAILHOUSE.

BEVAL (O.S.)(muffled, distant)

Dont leave me in here! Please!

Mallen, Gan and Jonathan mount their horses. Jonathan bringshis horse closer to the JAILHOUSE doorway.

JONATHAN(shouting)

Hey, Beval! When you get to hell,tell them...


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Mallens hand slaps Jonathans shoulder. Jonathan issurprised. Mallen shushes Jonathan.

MALLENIve always hated when you saythat.

BEVAL (O.S.)(muffled, distant)Help me! Help!

JONATHAN(confused)

But...but...

A large explosion in distance. Mallen smiles.

MALLENPerfect timing.

Carsen, Elek and Zodar mount their horses. An alarm from thetown square. Mallen spins his horse towards the alarm.

MALLEN (CONTD)Well, thats unexpected. Wevestayed too long. Ride!

Mallen and his companions ride quickly out of town.

BEVAL (O.S.)(muffled, distant)

Someone help me, please!

EXT. GARRETTS FARM - CONTINUOUS

Magistrate Aldred and other patrolmen look at each other inshock, surprise. Baxter hugs his mother and cries. Garretthugs his wife and son.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDGarrett, what happened?

GARRETTI dont know, sir. They found ussoon after Baxter got loose. Theydid not even bother to chase afterhim. They moved us into the house,retied us, then just left. Theydidnt even steal much.

An alarm echoing from town. Magistrate Aldred and the otherpatrolmen turn toward the sound.


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GARRETTYes sir, I guess so. The banditsare gone. Were going to have torebuild the barn before we canharvest...

MAGISTRATE ALDREDGarrett, I think the bandits whodid this to you are the same oneswho caused problems back in town. Ineed to go now and deal with them.Ill make sure they answer for whatthey did to you.

Magistrate Aldred and Jerald run to their horses.

GARRETTThank you, Magistrate!

Magistrate Aldred and Jerald mount their horses.

JERALDBack to town?

MAGISTRATE ALDREDAs fast as we can!

Magistrate Aldred and Jerald ride toward town.

EXT. FOREST ROAD - NIGHT

Mallen, Gan, Jonathan, Carsen, Elek and Zorad ride northalong a darkened forest road. Jonathan spots a light from adistant house, veers his horse off toward the light.

JONATHAN(shouting over his shoulder)

I have to get something of mine,Ill be right back!

The others slow down, confused. Mallen looks at Carsen.

CARSENThats his house.

Mallen shakes his head in disgust, curses under his breath.

MALLENGan, come with me. The rest of youget to the rendezvous point.

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INT. JONATHANS HOUSE - CONTINUOUS

Elizabeth, Deirdre sit at table. Elizabeth knits. Deirdrereads. Sounds of horse approaching fast. Sounds stop. Thedoor is kicked in. Elizabeth, Deirdre scream. Jonathanstands in doorway, smiling, arms wide.

JONATHANDaddys home!

Elizabeth, Deirdre scream, run for the kitchen. Elizabethgrabs a large iron skillet.

ELIZABETHGet out of here! Get out!

JONATHAN(smiling)

Now, is that any way to talk toyour husband?

Jonathan moves toward Elizabeth and Deirdre. Elizabeth stepsin front of Deirdre, skillet raised defensively.

ELIZABETHWhat do you want?

JONATHANI want my daughter. Shes comingwith me.

Deirdre and Elizabeth horrified.

ELIZABETH(in shock)

No.

DEIRDRE(screaming)

No!

Jonathan steps forward. Elizabeth attacks Jonathan withskillet, misses. Jonathan grabs her arm, takes skillet fromher hand, pushes Elizabeth away.

Jonathan raises the skillet to hit Elizabeth. Elizabethcringes. The swoosh of a sword, a flash of steel, the soundof metal against metal. The skillet is severed at thehandle, the head hits the floor with a crash.

Gan stands near Jonathan, sword in hand. Elizabeth a look ofsurprise and horror. Jonathan angry. Jonathan drops theskillet handle, points at Gan.


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JONATHANStop doing that!

Gan stares coldly at Jonathan. Jonathan lowers his hand,steps back from Gan. Jonathan turns, advances on Deirdre.

ELIZABETHLeave her alone!

Gan lunges with his sword, the blade stands betweenElizabeth and Deirdre. Elizabeth steps back in fear.

Jonathan reaches for Deirdre. Deirdre cringes.

DEIRDRELeave me alone! I dont want to gowith you!

JONATHAN

I didnt ask you what you wanted.Lets go!

ELIZABETH(pleading)

Dont do this Jonathan, please.

Jonathan grabs Deirdre, drags her out.

EXT. JONATHANS HOUSE - CONTINUOUS

Jonathan pulls Deirdre outside. Deirdre struggles. Gan

stands in doorway, blocking Elizabeth. Elizabeth crying.

ELIZABETHDont do this! Dont take mydaughter!

JONATHANYou should have thought about thatbefore you testified against me.

Elizabeth sobs uncontrollably. Deirdre pulls away fromJonathan, struggles as Jonathan re-captures her. Gan movesaway from doorway, toward Deirdre. As Deirdre struggles, Ganjabs two fingers behind Deirdres ear. Deirdre collapsesunconscious. Jonathan shocked.

Elizabeth screams, runs forward. Mallen moves his horse toblock Elizabeth. Elizabeth falls to her knees, in tears.Mallen tips his hat to Elizabeth.


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MALLEN(effeminately)

So very sorry for this, my dear.

Elizabeth looks up at Mallen.

ELIZABETHYoure a bastard, Mallen! Youalways were.

MALLEN(nonchalantly)

True, my dear, so true.

Jonathan rides up with Deirdre, unconscious.

JONATHANYou had to testify against me,didnt you? I hope you learn your

lesson from this.

ELIZABETH(desparate, pleading)

Im sorry, Jonathan. Please forgiveme...take anything else youwant...dont hurt her, shes just achild...Im so sorry.

Elizabeth uncontrollable crying, hands covering face.Mallen, Jonathan, Gan ride off.

ELIZABETH (CONTD)

(softly, fading)Someone help me...please.

SLOW DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. JAILHOUSE - NIGHT

Magistrate Aldred and Jerald ride up to JAILHOUSE. Shelton,Spencer (deliveryman) and several villagers finish puttingout fire. Magistrate Aldred and Jerald dismount. MagistrateAldred walks over to Shelton. Shelton stands at attention asMagistrate Aldred approaches.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDWhat happened here?

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SHELTONus Mallen and a group of banditsare responsible.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDI was afraid of that. Wheres

Beval?

SHELTONStill in his cell, sir. We cantget him out. The lock was jammed.We sent someone to get ablacksmith.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDSo, the fire was set to kill Beval?

SHELTONHe would have burned to death had

we not been here.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDDid anyone see which way they fled?

SHELTONYes sir. Several witnesses saw sixriders going north. Robert has goneahead to try to track them.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDRoberts a good tracker but hewont find anything in the

darkness. Besides...

To the west, an alarm. Shortly thereafter a second, then athird alarm.

MAGISTRATE ALDRED (CONTD)...theres no escape for them now.

Magistrate Aldred looks up at the full moon, sighs.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDShelton, I need you to gather whatvolunteers you can and well head

out at first light.

Sounds of a horse approaching.

SHELTON(surprised)

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Robert rides swiftly. Behind him is a hooded, cloakedfigure. Robert stops horse near JAILHOUSE.

ROBERT(serious)

We have another problem, sir.

Robert helps the cloaked figure down. Elizabeth removes herhood, eyes red, tears run down her face. Elizabeth rushes toMagistrate Aldred.

ELIZABETHFather, you have to help!

MAGISTRATE ALDREDWhats wrong, what happened?

Elizabeth hysterical.

ELIZABETHThey took Deirdre.

Elizabeth collapses to her knees. Magistrate Aldred turns toShelton.

MAGISTRATE ALDRED(coldly)

Sound the alarms. We hunt them now.

Elizabeths sobs in b.g., fade as scene fades.

DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. FOREST - NIGHT

Ferenc, Bars, Lorand, Zabor, Gerbo, Tas, Elek and Carsenstand waiting in small clearing. Mallen, Jonathan and Ganride up. Carsen sees Deirdre.

CARSEN(quietly)

Oh, no.

MALLENWonderful! Everyones here. Letsmount up. We leave immediately.

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JONATHANWhere are we headed?

MALLENNorth until we reach the mountains,then west past the outer

villages. Aldred wont have themanpower to come after us untilmorning and by then well be beyondhis reach.

The men begin to mount their horses. An alarm from the west.Concern on the faces of several men.

CARSENA village alarm! But how?

Bars, Ferenc, Elek and Zador exchange glances. A secondalarm, then a third.


Well, this isnt working out asplanned.

From town, several alarms ring out.

GERGOThis is not good.

Agreement from Mallens men. Mallen turns to Jonathan.

MALLENMy brother, Aldred hates you morethan I ever imagined.

CARSENYoure wrong.

Everyone turns to look at Carsen. Gans hand moves to hissword.

CARSEN (CONTD)Aldred may hate Jonathan, but heloves his granddaughter a hundredtimes more...Aldreds not comingfor Jonathan, hes coming for thechild. Bringing her was a mistake.

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JONATHANHow dare you...

Mallen cuts off Jonathan with an effeminate wave of hishand. Gans hand moves away from his sword.

MALLENPoppycock! Bringing the child wasnot a mistake. If Aldred loves thechild as much as you say, shebecomes a perfect hostage shouldthings go wrong.

Mallens men nod their heads, murmur in agreement.

MALLEN (CONTD)(casually)

Jonathan, you know this area betterthan anyone, if we head north will

we be able to find a place to hidein the mountains?

Jonathan thinks.

JONATHANA place to hide?...The cave!Theyll never find us there!

MALLENCave?

JONATHAN

Yes! There is a well-concealed cavein the moutains to the east ofhere, on the other side of thelake. No one will find us!

Deirdre begins to wake-up.

MALLENOh, wonderful! Our little hostageis finally waking up.

Deirdre looks around, nervous. Deirdre struggles. Gan bringshis horse next to Jonathans, Deirdre stops struggling,cringes away from Gan.

MALLENJonathan, will you do me a favor,please.

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MALLEN (CONTD)Kindly let your beautiful daughterride with Gan...this will allow youto lead us to this marvelous caveof yours, unburdened.

Jonathan hands Deirdre to Gan. Deirdre shivers, terrified.

MALLEN (CONTD)(with an effeminate wave)

Lead on my brother. Show us thishidden sanctuary.

EXT. CORN FIELD - NIGHT

Jason crouches, picks ears of corn, places them into bag. Inthe distance, an alarm bell. Jason stands, looks around.Another, alarm rings out, then a third.

Men on horseback ride past road at other end of field. Jasonkneels down, grabs over-filled bag, sneaks back to forest.Four alarms ring out from town. Jason sighs.

JASONSo much for a quiet night ofshopping.

Jason looks at full moon.

JASONLooks like its time to head home.

Jason vanishes into shadows of the forest.

EXT. FOREST - DAY

Jonathan leads the men through the forest, Sun rises. Fog onground. The men approach POACHERS CAVE.

JONATHANWere here.

TAS(quietly)

I dont see no cave.

Elek, Gergo and Bars murmur in agreement.

JONATHANAnd thats why its the perfecthiding place.


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MALLEN(as if bored)

Alright, lets check it out.

INT. POACHERS CAVE - CONTINUOUS

Mallen, Carsen, Gan, Elek and Gergo enter. Carsen findslantern near entrance, examines it.

CARSENI dont remember leaving a lanternin here.

MALLENNo matter...Elek, get a firestarted. Gergo, go help the othersget those horse out of sight.

Gergo and Gan exit. Elek walks past Mallen. In b.g., Carsen

exams lantern, looks puzzled. Mallen smiles.

MALLEN (CONTD)This will do nicely.

EXT. FOREST - CONTINUOUS

Jason walks through forest. Sounds of men, horses. Jasonstops, looks around. Men are moving horses through thebushes that conceal POACHERS CAVE entrance.

Jason steps back, sets down his sacks of food. Jason movesforward, kneels behind a large tree, peeking around.

Jonathan stands next to Deirdre. Deirdres hands are tied infront of her.

JASON(whispering)

Deirdre.

Jonathan grabs Deirdre by the wrists, moves her towardPOACHERS CAVE. Deirdre resists, struggles. Jonathan raiseshis hand as if to strick Deirdre. Deirdre cringes.

Jason glows a soft green/white light.

JASON (CONTD)(whispering, angry)

Dont...you...dare...

Gan steps near Deirdre. Deirdre cringes. Jonathan pullsDeirdre to POACHERS CAVE. Gan stares into forest.


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Jonathan and Deirdre vanish through bushes. Gan sprints intoforest, stops at tree where Jason was. Gan draws both hisswords, looks around. Nothing seen. Gan slowly sheaths hisswords, walks away. Jason concealed in shadowy, highbranches of tree, watches Gan walk away.

JASON(whispering)What do I do now?

SLOW DISSOLVE TO:

INT. POACHERS CAVE - LATER

Carsen, Lorand, Elek, Gergo and Tas sit by small fire,hushed conversation. Mallen lounges nearby. Gan stands nearMallen. Deirdre stands at entrance. Jonathan sits nearDeirdre.

Gan notices smoke headed towards back of cave. Gan makes atorch, investigates back of cave.

GERGOWheres he going?

CARSENNo where. Theres nothing backthere. Maybe he wants a quiet placeto pee.

Gergo, Carsen, Elek, Tas and Lorand burst into laughter.

Deirdre watches Gan.

INT. ESCAPE TUNNEL - CONTINUOUS

Gan approaches ESCAPE TUNNEL. Passage open. Large anvil onfloor. Gan returns to POACHERS CAVE.


Gan walks up to Mallen, kneels, whispers to Mallen.

MALLENJonathan, where does the tunnellead?

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JONATHANWhat tunnel?

MALLENThe tunnel at the back of thiscave.

CARSENSir, we used this cave for years.Explored it thoroughly. Theres notunnel.

Gan stands. Carsen and Jonathan exchange looks of confusion.Mallen stands. Deirdre looks pale.

MALLENWell, then. Lets go see thistunnel that doesnt exist.


Gan, Mallen, Carsen, Jonathan, Deirdre and Elek stand at theentrance to ESCAPE TUNNEL. Deirdre stands behind the men.Gan holds his torch. Carsen holds lantern. Jonathan amazed.Carsen concerned. Gan steps several paces down tunnel.

JONATHANMallen, I swear we never knew thiswas here.

CARSENThis must be how the monster foundour cave. This must lead to thecastle itself.

ELEKThe castle?

CARSENThe old Frankenstein place.

Elek tries to move anvil. Anvil does not move. Elek grabshorn of anvil with both hands, pulls. Anvil scraps alongfloor less than an inch. Elek frustrated. Mallen amused.

In b.g., Deirdre cautiously step backwards away from themen, into the shadows, towards POACHERS CAVE.

MALLENElek, go back and get the men. Iwant four people to stay behind toguard the horses and the cave. Therest will come with me.


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ELEKYes, sir!

CARSENIll stay behind.

MALLENWhys that?

Carsen looks uncomfortable, uncertain.

CARSENIf this tunnel does go to thecastle, then it heads right intothe monsters lair. I want no partof that.

JONATHAN(sneering)

Coward.

Carsen looks away from Jonathan.

CARSENIm not a coward...Im just not afool. Ive felt first hand whatthat thing can do. It has thestrength of ten men, maybe more.Besides, how do you think thatanvil got here?

MALLEN

Fair enough. You can babysit thechild while were gone.

Mallen looks around.

MALLEN (CONTD)Speaking of which, where has ourlovely little girl run off to?

Jonathan, Carsen and Elek look around. Carsen raises thelantern, looks back toward the POACHERS CAVE.

ELEKShes gone.

JONATHAN(yelling)

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Lorand, Gergo and Tas sit by fire. In b.g., Deirdre sneaksalong wall, trying to make it to exit.

JONATHAN (O.S.)

(yelling)Deirdre!

Lorand, Gergo and Tas look up. Deirdre runs for exit. Lorandand Gergo trip over each other as they scramble to chaseDeirdre. Tas jumps over the others, chases Deirdre.

EXT. FOREST OUTSIDE POACHERS CAVE - CONTINUOUS

Deirdre bursts from the cave, spooking nearby horses.

TAS (O.S.)

(yelling)Stop the girl!

Deirdre looks around. Bars nearby with horses.

BARSWhere do you think youre going?

Deirdre flees. Tas exits cave.

TASGet her!

Deirdre jumps through the bushes, right into the arms ofZador and Ferenc on other side. Deirdre struggles briefly,falls to her knees, in tears.

DEIRDREWhy wont you just leave me alone?

FERENCSorry, young lady. The boss saysyoure an important hostage. Wecant let you just go tell everyonewhere were hiding.

Jonathan, Carsen, Elek and Tas push through bushes, standnear Deirdre. Jonathan reaches down, pulls Deirdre to herfeet.

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TASCastle?

FERENCWhat castle?

DEIRDREI dont want to go.

JONATHANOf course you do. Every princesswants her own castle. You can watchDaddy and his friends kill themonster while were there.

FERENCMonster?

DEIRDRE

(dejected, sad)Hes not a monster.

ELEKWe found a tunnel leading into themountain! Carsen, here, thinks itleads to a castle on the other sideof the mountains. Mallen says wecan loot the place. Well be rich!

Tas, Ferenc, Zador and Bars voice approval. Lorand and Gergopush through the bushes, join the conversation.

ELEK (CONTD)Ferenc, Zador, you post guard inthe forest. Carsen and Bars willwatch the horses and the cave. Therest come with me.

The men walk to their asigned posts. Jonathan pulls Deirdreback to cave. Jason hides in the shadows of the branches ofa large tree, overhead.

JASON(whispering, angry)

I dont think so.

INT. ESCAPE TUNNEL - LATER

Mallen, Gan, Jonathan, Deirdre step onto small landing atbottom of well. A waterfall pours into well. Elek, Tas,Lorand, Gergo in b.g. Iron ladder at other side of landing.


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MALLENGan, find out whats up there.

Gan hands torch to Elek, climbs up into the shadows.

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - WELL ROOM - CONTINUOUS

Zarya lays near well. Zaryas ears perk up. Sound of someoneclimbing ladder. Zarya raises, growls. Sounds grow closer.Zarya barks. Gans head appears from well. Zarya yelps,flees to WELL ROOM entrance, turns, growls. Gan climbs outof well, growls back. Zarya yelps, flees WELL ROOM, barking.

Gan reaches up, draws a sword from his back. Gan slowlywalks over to the door peeks into STORAGE ROOM. Distantbarking. Gan returns to the well, taps his sword on wellthree times.


Three taps of metal on stone. Mallen smiles.

MALLENEverythings clear. Lets check outthis castle.

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - ENTRY HALL - CONTINUOUS

Elek and Gan, swords drawn, tactically enter. Zarya, onstaricase, barks, runs up to second floor. Jonathan, sword

drawn, strides boldly in. Mallen enters, no weapons drawn.Zarya barking.

Mallen joins Jonathan in middle of room. Tas, Gergo andLorand - leading and controlling Deirdre - enter. A roll ofdistant thunder. Zarya whines, runs off.

Mallen looks around, to main doors to the castle.

MALLENElek, open those doors. Lets getsome light in here.

Elek opens the doors, looks outside. Storm clouds brew overthe mountains over CASTLE FRANKENSTEIN. Lightning, thunder.

ELEKA storms coming, sir.

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MALLENIts of no consequence. I want thiscastle searched, room by room. Yellif you see anything. Bring anythingof value into this room.

Mallen looks around again.

MALLEN (CONTD)Gan, our young lady looks tired.Get her off her feet, please.

Gan sheathes his sword, walks over to Deirdre. Deirdrecringes. Gan grabs Deirdre by her wrists, walks her over toa high backed chair against a central stone column. Ganpushes Deirdre into the chair, ties her ankles together,ties her wrists to a wall sconce over her head. Mallenlaughs.

MALLEN (CONTD)Very well. Gergo, you stay here andwatch our little princess...Therest of you, search my castle.

DEIRDREIts not your castle, its Jasons.

Mallen looks mockingly at Deirdre.


So, the monster has a name...Well,

I hate to disappoint you, my dear,but I think this is my castle now.

Mallen rests his right hand on the hilt of his rapier, andsmiles at Deirdre.

MALLEN (CONTD)Well ask this Jason if he has anyobjections, once we find him...andkill him.

Mallens men laugh. Deridre looks away. Mallen faces hismen.

MALLEN (CONTD)(commandingly)

Get moving! Go!

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MALLEN (CONTD)Jonathan, Gan, lets see whats onthe upper floors.

Gergo step closes to Deirdre. Lightning, rain, thunder.

INT. JAILHOUSE GUARDROOM - DAY

Magistrate Aldred slams fist onto the partially charreddesk. A dozen men stand nearby, including Patrolmen Robert,Jerald and Shelton. In b.g., several dozen more men standoutside. Magistrate Aldred angry, frustrated.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDThats impossible! They could nothave simply vanished!

Magistrate Aldred looks up at Robert. Robert nervous.

ROBERTIm sorry, sir. We were able toeasily track them north into themountains then lost the trail.

Robert points out the men around him.

ROBERT (CONTD)We have ample volunteers and manypatrols out combing the forest.Well find them sir.

MAGISTRATE ALDRED

Not quickly enough! Every hour theyremain undetected the greater thechance they will slip past us.

Magistrate Aldred looks at the men.

MAGISTRATE ALDRED (CONTD)Shelton, take twenty men andreinforce the patrols to the west.I know thats their only way out.

SHELTONRight away, sir!

Shelton exits.

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JERALDYes, sir!

Jerald gathers men from inside JAILHOUSE GUARDROOM.

MAGISTRATE ALDRED

Robert, I neeed you to...

BEVAL (O.S.)(yelling)

I want to help!

Magistrate Aldred looks around, confused.

BEVAL (O.S.)(CONTD)(yelling)

I want to help, sir!

ROBERT

Its Beval, sir.

Magistrate Aldred sighs, walks toward JAILHOUSE CORRIDOR.


Magistrate Aldred walks to Bevals cell. Robert near by.Beval at cell door.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDWhat do you want, Beval?

BEVALI know where they are, sir.

Magistrate Aldred and Robert exchange glances of surprise.

BEVAL (CONTD)I heard you talking, sir. IfJonathan and the others are hiding,I know where they would go.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDAnd where would that be?

BEVALA cave, sir. Its very well hidden.We discovered it by accident yearsago. Ill show you.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDAnd why would you do that?


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BEVALThey tried to kill me. I tried todo the right thing, be a good man.I testified against Jonathan andthey tried to kill me for it. I owethem nothing. Let me do somethingto set this right.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDAnd what do you want in exchange?

BEVAL(hesitantly)

A pardon...a chance to live as afree man again.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDThats a lot to ask, Beval.

BEVAL

I know. But...whats the life ofyour granddaughter worth, sir?

Awkward silence.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDRobert, release this man.

EXT. FOREST OUTSIDE POACHERS CAVE - DAY

Zador stands against large tree. Distant roll of thunder.Zador looks around tree, up at mountains. A storm gathers.

Zador leans back against the tree. An ear of corn falls ontoZadors head. Zador looks down at the corn at his feet.

ZADORWhat the...

Zador looks up. Jasons right arm shoots down from above,hand covers Zadors face. Muffled gasp of surprise. Zador ispulled up, leaves flutter down. A distant roll of thunder.


Ferenc kneels behind a bush, scans forest. Twig snaps behindhim, Ference looks. A squirrel nibbles on an apple, near alarge tree. Ferenc turns back around.

An apple hits Ferenc. Ferenc turns. The squirrel with applelooks at Ferenc. Ferenc shakes his head, turns around, grabsapple near him.


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FERENCVery funny guys.

Ferenc bites into apple. Another apple hits Ferenc hard.Ferenc spins around, stands. The squirrel stops nibbling onhis apple, looks questioningly at Ferenc.

FERENCThats wasnt funny!

Ferenc runs toward the large tree. The squirrel flees behindtree. Ferenc reaches down, grabs squirrels apple, raisesapple to throw it, rounds tree, runs right into Jason.Ferenc staggers, raises eyes, lowers arm. Jasons shadowcovers Ferenc, fear on Ferencs face. Jasons shadow raisesarm, hand forms fist. Fear prevents Ferenc from calling out.The shadow of Jasons fist descends. Sound of fist hittingflesh. Scene goes black. Sound of a body falling to theground. A roll of distant thunder.


Jason moves through bushes in front of POACHERS CAVE.Horses packed into area in front of cave. Jason reaches out,grabs reins nearest horse. Jason leads horse out. Jasonlooks at the reins, uses both hands, tears the leather reinsaway from the bridle, looks at the two long leather straps,shoos horse away. Horse trots off.


Carsen sits at fire, back to entrance. Bars sits across firefrom Carsen. Sound of excited horses. Carsen and Bars look.Bars stands.

CARSENSomethings up with the horses.

BARSI better go calm them down.

Bars exits, his shadow fills cave. Carsen turns back tofire.

EXT. OUTSIDE POACHERS CAVE - CONTINUOUS

Bars enters. Thunder. Half the horses are missing. Bars seesthe back end of a horse as it walks through the tall bushes.Bars runs after the horse as it passes through the bushes.


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BARSHey! Get back here!

Bars jumps through the bushes.


Bars head, shoulders emerge from the bushes. Jasons handgrabs Bars by the neck, pulls him from the bushes, holdshim off the ground. Bars feet kick wildly. Bars hands grabJasons wrist, his face turns red, he struggles for breath.

JASON(quietly)

Well, look what I caught.

Jason raises his other hand, near Bars face. The hand holdsseveral long leather straps (broken reins). Jason smiles.

JASON (CONTD)(quietly)

I think your going to look verygood in leather.

Bars passes out.


Carsen sits by fire, back to the entrance. A shadow fillsthe cave. Sound of footsteps.

CARSENIt took you long enough. What hadthe horses all excited?

No answer. Footsteps.

CARSEN (CONTD)Bars, I asked a...

Carsen turns. Carsen shocked, face to face with Jason.

CARSEN (CONTD)...simple question...

Jason leans close to Carsen, looks angry.

CARSEN (CONTD)(terrified)

You.


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JASONMe.

Carsen trembles with fear.

CARSEN(softly, in fear)

Oh no.

JASONOh yes.

SCENE FADES TO BLACK

Sound of fist hitting flesh, a body collapsing.

FADE BACK TO SCENE

Jason drags an unconscious Carsen to entrance.

INT. ESCAPE TUNNEL - DAY

Jason walks up to the anvil and wall sconce, carries largebag filled with food and small torch. Jason places torchinto wall sconce, grabs anvil and moves it away fromboulder, grabs torch. Jason walks on. The boulder slidesback into place, sealing the ESCAPE TUNNEL with a click.

JASONNo escape.

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - ENTRY HALL - DAY

Lorand stands next to Deirdre. A pile of valuables lay onthe floor. A large table cloth with Frankenstein crest nearpile. Tas drops an armful of silverware and candlesticksonto pile.

Zarya sits on the landing, a light rain falls. A flash oflightning overhead, with a roll of thunder. Zarya cringes,whines, looks uncomfortable. Hoarse, hesitant bark. Zaryasears pick up, wags her tail, trots into ENTRY HALL.

LORAND lunges at Zarya.

LORANDGet out of here you mutt!

Zarya cringes, runs from Lorand, runs to STORAGE ROOM.Lorand kicks Zarya. Zarya yelps, loses her footingmomentarily, runs limping into STORAGE ROOM. Tas and Lorandlaugh loudly.


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Zarya barks, loudly.

TAS(yelling)

Quiet you stupid mutt!

Lorand covers his ears.

LORANDGo shut that thing up, will you.

Tas, sigh of frustration, walks to STORAGE ROOM. Zarya sitsin doorway to STORAGE ROOM, barking.

TASI said shut up!

Zarya looks at Tas, barks again. Tas steps toward Zarya.Zarya runs into STORAGE ROOM. Tas follows. The door to the

STORAGE ROOM slowly closes behind him, with a muffled click.A short pause. Muffled sound of fist hitting flesh and abody falling to the ground. A short pause. STORAGE ROOM dooropens. Zarya, tail wagging, trots into ENTRY HALL.

Zarya walks up to pile of valuables. Zarya looks at Lorand.

LORANDTas? Where are you?

Zarya grabs silver candlestick from the pile, trots offtoward STORAGE ROOM.

LORAND (CONTD)Oh no you dont!

Lorand chases after Zarya. Zarya sprints away.

LORAND (CONTD)Tas, help me catch this thing!

Lorand leaps at Zarya, misses, falls/slides to the ground,arms extended, face down. Jasons left foot slowly stepsonto Lorands right hand. Lorand lifts his head, mouth insilent scream. Sound of crushed flesh and bone. Thunder.Jasons right foot raises above Lorands face. Jason bringshis foot down swiftly. Sound of foot smashing face.

SCENE GOES BLACK.

JASON (O.S.)Never kick my dog.


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INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - STORAGE ROOM - CONTINUOUS

Jason blocks WELL ROOM door with barrels and boxes. Tas andLorand lay on the ground, bound and gagged. Jason grabsLorands sword. Lightning, thunder.

EXT. FOREST - DAY

Magistrate Aldred, Robert and ten men ride through forest.Behind Magistrate Aldred, Spencer carefully drives his cart.Two men and Beval in cart. Beval shackled.

Magistrate Aldred signals everyone to stop. MagistrateAldred points forward. In clearing, three saddled horsesstand grazing. Robert and two men ride toward the horses.Robert looks around, inspects horses, returns to MagistrateAldred.

ROBERTJust horses, sir. A few morefurther on. Beval must have beenright. But I dont see any men.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDThey could all be hold up in thatcave. We need to move carefully.But why would they leave theirhorses out here for us to see?

A storm rages over the mountains.

ROBERTGood question. I have another. Whyare all the reins torn off thebridles?

MAGISTRATE ALDREDWhat?

ROBERTEvery one, sir. It doesnt makesense.

Magistrate Aldred rides over to Beval.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDOkay, where now?

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BEVALStraight through there, sir. Aboutfive hundred yards. Youll see sometall bushes where the rocks cometogether. Straight through thebushes and youll see the cave.

Magistrate Aldred motions the men to gather round him.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDAlright, everyone on foot fromhere. We move in quietly. Robertyou take half the men and go to theleft, Ill take the other half tothe right. Spencer you and the menin the cart watch Beval and thehorses.

The men nod in understanding.

SPENCERYes, sir.

EXT. FOREST OUTSIDE POACHERS CAVE - DAY - CONTINUOUS

Robert leads his five men quietly toward the POACHERS CAVE.Robert peers around a large tree, his eyes go wide inamazement. Robert steps forward, stares straight ahead andupward. The men with Robert come round the tree, stare inamazement, bewilderment. Zador, Bars, Ferenc and Carsen arebound and hang upside down from the trees, at least five

feet above the ground. Magistrate Aldred and his menapproach.

MAGISTRATE ALDRED(apprehensive)

Whats going on here?

A distance roll of thunder.

SLOW DISSOLVE TO

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - ENTRY HALL - DAY

Jason enters, sword in hand. Zarya runs to Deirdre.

JASONDeirdre!


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DEIRDRE(half whispering)

Shh! Theres more bandits around.

Jason looks chastised, moves forward carefully. Jason usessword to cut Deirdres bindings.

JASON(whispering)

Deirdre, I...

Deirdre jumps up, gives Jason a hug. Jasons cheeks softlyglow.

DEIRDRE(whispering)

The bandits kidnapped me, we haveto get out of here, quickly.

Deirdre separates from Jason. Jasons glow fades.

JASON(whipsering, voice inconflict)

I cant leave. This is my home.

Deirdre looks around, concerned.

DEIRDRE(whispering, pleading)

You dont understand. There are atleast five more men in here. Some

of them are really scary. Please,Jason.

JASON(indecisive)

But...

Footsteps on staircase, approaching.

GERGO (O.S.)Hey, Lorand! I found somethingnice.

Deirdre and Jason exchange glances.

DEIRDRE(whispering)

Hide!


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Dierdre sits down in the chair, crosses her legs at theankles, lifts her hands above her head, grabs the leatherstrap hanging from wall sconce. Jason looks aroundnervously.

Gergo approaches, carries two small vases. Gergo stands next

to pile, looks around, puzzled. Next to the pile is a largemound covered by a large table cloth with Frankensteincrest. Gergo looks at Deirdre.

GERGOHey, wheres Lorand?

DEIRDREHe said he had to use the bathroom.

Gergo sets the vases down on the pile, stares at the moundedcloth.

GERGOWhats that?

DEIRDREMister Mallen brought it down. Hesaid it was a surprise.

Deirdre smiles.

DEIRDRE (CONTD)A surprise for you.

Gergo smiles broadly.

GERGOGergo likes surprises!

DEIRDREOh, youre going to love this onethen.

Gergo reaches down, grabs edge of cloth. Flutter of fabric.Jason springs up, grabs Gergo by the throat, lifts him offthe ground and into the column by Deirdres chair.

JASON(whispering)

Surprise!

Deirdre uncrosses her ankles and drops her arms, turnstoward Jason and Gergo. Sound of heavy fist hitting flesh.Deirdre cringes. Lightning, thunder.


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JASON (O.S.)Now theres only four left.

Deirdre looks anxious, concerned.

EXT. FOREST OUTSIDE POACHERS CAVE - DAY

Carsen sits in Spencers cart, wrists and feet securelytied. Left side of Carsens face is badly bruised, swollen.

CARSENIm telling you Aldred, they wentthrough a tunnel to the old castle.

Magistrate Aldred turns away from Carsen in disgust. Robertapproaches.

MAGISTRATE ALDRED

Have the others changed theirstories?

ROBERTNo, sir. They all say the samething. Mallen and the others wentthrough a tunnel to loot a castleand they took Deirdre with them,then a monster attacked.

Magistrate Aldred shakes his head, sighs.

MAGISTRATE ALDRED

Then where is the tunnel, Robert?

ROBERTI have no idea, sir. We searchedthe cave. Theres nothing.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDRobert, assign half the men toescort the prisoners back to town.I want each put in irons...I wantthe other men to search that caveinch by inch, understand!

ROBERTYes, sir! And Beval, sir? Whatabout him?

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MAGISTRATE ALDREDAnd you know nothing of this tunnelthe others speak of?

Beval shakes his head.

BEVAL(earnestly)No sir! We used that cave for yearsand never found a tunnel oranything of the sort.

Magistrate Aldred stares at Beval, frustrated, angry.

BEVAL(earnestly)

I swear sir! I offered to help anyway I could. I swear I never saw orheard of a tunnel until today!

Magistrate Aldred turns back to Robert.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDInstruct the men that Beval is tobe released when they return totown.

ROBERTYes sir.

Magistrate Aldred turns back to Beval.

BEVAL(softly)

Thank you, sir.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDDo yourself a favor, stay at thejail until I return...for your ownprotection.

BEVAL(softly)

Yes, sir...I will.

Magistrate Aldred looks at storm brewing over the mountains.

MAGISTRATE ALDREDDeirdre, where are you?

SLOW DISSOLVE TO:


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INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - SECOND FLOOR HALL - DAY

Jason and Deirdre walk near the stairway. Sound of glassbreaking upstairs. Jason looks at Deirdre, points upward. Inthe b.g., in a mirror, ghostly image of Deborah is seen.Deborah has a look of caring, concern. Jason climbsstairway. Lightning flash. Image of Deborah vanishes.

Thunder, pouring rain. A storm rages.


Elek stands over the desk, examines items he finds there,puts some items into bag, tosses others to floor. Roll ofthunder. Elek grabs a glass flask, raises his hand to throwit away. Jasons hand closes around Eleks wrist. Sound ofcrushing bone and flesh. Elek in pain, shock.

JASON(sternly)

You shouldnt destroy things justbecause you dont understand them.

Deirdre walks up, takes flask from Elek, places it on desk.Elek starts to cry out. Jason covers Eleks mouth with hand.

JASON (CONTD)Shhh! If you dont scream, I wonthave to hurt you.

Deirdre reaches over, takes bag out of Eleks hand. Deirdrelooks into bag. Roll of thunder. Deirdre looks at Elek.

DEIRDREThese dont belong to you.

Deirdre sets bag next to desk.

DEIRDRE (CONTD)Oh, and he lied by the way.

ELEK(very muffled, panicked)

What?

Deirdre smiles.

DEIRDREHes going to have to hurt you.

Jason half-smiles, shrugs. Eleks eyes go wide. Jason raisesa fist.

PULL BACK from VICTORS LAB.


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VICTORS LAB seen from doorway, wavering shadows. A brief,muffled scream. Sound of a heavy fist hitting flesh.Lightning, thunder.


Jonathan, Gan and Mallen in back corner of room. Mallenreads intently. Gan stands near Mallen holding lantern.Jonathan wanders, bored. A distant, muffled scream.Lightning, thunder. Mallen looks up from his book.


Jonathan, will you go see what theproblem is?

JONATHANOne of your men probably saw amouse.

MALLENWell, go see, will you?

Mallen closes book, returns it to shelf. Jonathan exits.

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - SECOND FLOOR - CONTINUOUS

JONATHAN(yelling)

Who called? What have you found?

Jonathan passes a small sitting area with a small table andtwo chairs. In b.g., in a mirror, ghostly image of Katherinesticks her tongue out, thumbs in her ears, waving fingers.Jonathan turns to the mirror. The image vanishes.

Jonathan leans over the bannister, looks onto first floor.Deirdres chair empty. No one downstairs.

JONATHAN (CONTD)(yelling)

Hey, where did everybody go?Wheres my daughter?

DEIRDRE (O.S.)Im right here, Daddy.

Jonathan turns, anger on face. His face changes to surprise.Deirdre stands halfway up the stairs to the third floor.Next to Deirdre stands Jason. Elek bound, gagged andunconscious, over Jasons shoulder. A sword at Jasons belt.


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JONATHANIts the demon!

Jonathan draws his sword. As the sword comes free, Eleksbody hits Jonathan. Jonathan knocked off his feet, on hisback, Eleks unconscious body on top of him. The sword falls

from Jonathans hand.

Jonathan pushes Elek off, reaches for his sword. Jasonsfoot steps down heavily on the sword. Jonathan looks up.Jason kicks at Jonathan - a glancing blow to Jonathans leftshoulder. Jonathan flies backward, lands awkwardly, rollsfive feet down hallway. Jonathan hurt, struggles to hisfeet.

Jason grabs Jonathans sword, tosses it over bannister.

JASONIm going to enjoy this.

Dierdre steps down the stairs, looks serious.

DEIRDREIts no fun when youre the onebeing hit, is it Daddy?

Jonathan stands up, staggers backwards. Jonathan steps pasta mirror. In the mirror, ghostly image of Victor, smiling.The image fades.

JONATHANThis isnt over.

JASONYes it is.

Jonathan runs for the LIBRARY.

JONATHAN(yelling)

Its the monster! The monstershere!

Jason chases after Jonathan.


Jonathan runs to the doorway.

JONATHANIts the...


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A large chair smashes into Jonathan, slams him against thedoorframe, knocks him unconscious.

Mallen and Gan step around large central bookshelf, pastlarge table. A large shadow steps into doorway.

Gan sets lantern down on table, brings his hand up to hissword. Jason reaches down, grabs Jonathan by collar, raiseshim off the ground. Jason draws his sword. Mallen holds uphis hand. Gan takes his hand away from his sword.

MALLENAre you this Jason Ive beenhearing about?

JASON(sternly)

I am, and I want you out of mycastle.

MALLENIm afraid I cant do that. Yousee, this is my castle now.

Jason glows green/white.

JASON(angry)

This castle belongs to the BaronFrankenstein. I am the lastremaining heir of the Baron. Thecastle is mine!

Mallen thinks.

MALLENIll make you a deal, creature. Ifyou give me my brother, unharmed. Iwont order my men downstairs tokill the young lady we havehostage.

Jason smiles, inner glow fades.

JASONIm afraid I cant do that.

Jason pushes open the other side of the double doors.Deirdre stands in shadowed silhouette. A flash of lightningilluminates Deirdre. Deirdre smiles. A roll of thunder.


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DEIRDREIm sorry Mister Mallen. Jasonrescued me a while ago, when hetook care of the rest of your men.

JASON

Theres only you two left...

Jason lifts Jonathan higher, taps Jonathan with sword.

JASON (CONTD)...and him. Leave now and you canall leave alive.

Mallen steps forward, raises his arms.

MALLENAlright, alright. You win. Let mehave my brother and we will leave

your castle.

Jason pauses.

DEIRDRE(whispering)

We cant trust them.

Jason steps forward, lowers his sword.

JASONYoull leave through the main gate,and take only your men with you.

MALLENOf course...just as you wish. Ipromise.

JASONBack up, then.

Neither Mallen nor Gan move. Jason lifts his sword toJonathans throat. Mallen and Gan step back. Jason setsJonathan in a chair near the table, steps back. Mallen movesforward, shakes Jonathan, slaps him on the face.

MALLENJonathan...Jonathan...wake up.

Jonathan wakes up, in pain, groggy.

JONATHAN(dazed)

What...what hit me?


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Mallen looks at Gan.

MALLEN(coldly)

Kill them.

Gan draws his swords.

JASONYou promised!

Mallen looks at Jason.


I lied.

Gan rushes forward. Jason and Dierdre close LIBRARY doors.

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - SECOND FLOOR OUTSIDE LIBRARY -CONTINUOUS

Jason drops his sword, holds handles of the double doors.Gans swords stab through the doors. Deirdre screams.

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - LIBRARY - CONTINOUS

Gan starts to pull his swords from the doors. Jasons fistsmashes through door, striking Gan. Gan rolls backward,swords scatter across the floor. Mallen dodges Gans rolling

body, surprised.

Gan rolls to a crouch. Lightning. Gan stunned. Thunder.Jasons face appears in the hole his fist created.

JASONTag! Youre it!

Sound of a sword sliding between handles of LIBRARY doors.Footsteps running away.

Gan gets to his feet, gathers his swords, approaches doors.Gan peeks through hole in door, pushes doors, they do notopen.

MALLENGan, kill the monster, but bringthat brat of a girl back herealive. If she resists...you mayhurt her.


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Gan nods, then kicks the doors. The doors fly open. Gandashes out.

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - THIRD FLOOR WEST CORRIDOR -CONTINUOUS

Jason and Deirdre run to the end of the corridor, open thedoor, hurry inside.

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - ROOM THIRD FLOOR SOUTHWEST CORNERCONTINUOUS

Jason and Deirdre enter. Lightning, thunder. Jason turns toDeirdre. Behind Jason a very large, wide, double-doorcabinet stands along the wall near the door.

JASONSo, why are we running?

Deirdre faces Jason, arms crossed in front of her.

DEIRDREMaybe because the people chasing ushave big nasty weapons and someoneleft our only sword jammed in adoor.

Jasons cheeks glow. Jason turns away, opens the door, peeksoutside.

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - THIRD FLOOR WEST CORRIDOR -CONTINUOUS

Gan at far end of cooridor. In a flash, a dagger streakstowards Jasons face. Jason closes the door. A thud of metalinto wood. Jason opens the door, grabs the dagger.

JASONThank you!

Jason quickly closes the door.

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - ROOM THIRD FLOOR SOUTHWEST CORNER- CONTINUOUS

Jason reaches over and effortlessly turns the large, widecabinet into its side, with a heavy crash, blocking thedoor. The cabinet, on its side, covers the entire bottomhalf of the door. Jason turns to Deirdre.


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JASONI got us a dagger!

Deirdre looks incredulously at Jason. The dagger too smallin Jasons hand to use effectively.

DEIRDRE(sarcastically)Were saved.

The door room moves inward slightly, hits the cabinet.

JASONThat should slow him down.

Gans fist punches a hole in the door.

DEIRDREOr not!

A small ceramic container, with a lit fuse falls through thehole onto the floor. Jason and Deirdre run.

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - THIRD FLOOR ROOM ABOVE STABLESTORAGE AREA - CONTINUOUS

Jason and Deirdre run to the stairs at the opposite end ofthe room. A small explosion, waves of gray smoke. Smokefills both rooms. Jason and Dierdre descend the stairs.

EXT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - DAY - CONTINUOUS

Jerald leads twelve men on horseback past FRANKENSTEINCASTLE. Rains pour, lightning flashes. A muffled explosionfrom the castle. The men turn toward the castle, plumes ofgray smoke pour from the windows of the third floorsouthwest corner of the castle.

JERALDThis cant be a coincidence.Mathias, ride to town and bringback as many volunteers as you can.

MATHIASRight away!

Mathias spurs his horse and gallops toward the town.

JERALDWho has the signal horn?


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KRISTIANI have one, Jerald!

JERALDGood, Kristian, head into thewoods, find Magistrate Aldred and

tell him what weve seen.

KRISTIANUnderstood!

Kristian spurs his horse towards the forest. Jerald and theothers turn their eyes to the castle. Lightning, thunder.

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - COURTYARD - CONTINUOUS

Jason and Deirdre enter from the STABLES. Lightning,thunder. Jason and Dierdre cautiously climb steps to castle,

peek into ENTRY HALL. Lantern light, voices. Mallen helpsJonathan down the large inner staircase. Elek, injured,unsteady, follows. Jason, Deirdre retreat. Jason pointsacross COURTYARD to WEAPONS ROOM.

JASON(whispering)

Over there. We can get someweapons.

Jason and Deirdre move across the COURTYARD in the shadowsof the eastern wall of COURTYARD, enter WEAPONS ROOM.

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - WEAPONS ROOM - CONTINUOUS

Jason and Deirdre enter. Racks of dusty, unmaintainedweapons of every shape and size. Jason peeks out door intoCOURTYARD.

JASONNo ones following us. I dontthink they saw us.

DEIRDREHow long are we going to keephiding?

Jason walks over to a weapon rack.

JASONI dont intend to hide. I want themout of my home.


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Jason grabs a dusty bastard sword, and holds it up. Jasonglows.

JASON (CONTD)(with resolve)

I intend to do something about it.

Deirdre looks at Jason, illuminated by the green/white glow.

DEIRDREDo you know how to use that sword?

Jasons glow fades.

JASONIve tried to practice...but Iusually ended up breaking theswords.

Jason hands Deirdre the dagger.

JASON (CONTD)Here, you can have this. Unless youwant one of the weapons in here.Take whatever you want.

Deirdre takes the dagger, looks around.

DEIRDRE(indicating the dagger)

I better take this. I couldnt liftany of the other weapons here.

JASONLets head up...maybe get to myfathers lab.

Deirdre nods. Jason and Deirdre ascend the spiral staircase.


Jason and Deirdre enter from the GREENHOUSE. Zarya, coweringfrom the storm, emerges from under the desk, tail wagging.Jason goes to one knee, scratches Zarya behind her ears.

JASON(whispering)

Thats a good girl.

A flash of lightning, thunder. Zarya turns her head to thedoor. Deirdre gaps. Gan stands silhouetted in the doorway,swords drawn. Jason stands slowly, raises his sword. Zaryagrowls. Deirdre steps back. Gan enters. Jason glows.


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Jason and Gan battle. Jason on offensive. Jasons attackspowerful but clumsy. Gan caught off guard by power ofattacks. Gan parries, dodges. Gan steps near Zarya. Zaryatries to bite him. Gan swings at Zarya, misses. Lightning,thunder.

Gan takes offensive. Jason tries to parry, too slow. Jason

wounded in shoulder. Shoulder glows intensively. Deirdrethrows dagger. Gan knocks dagger aside. Deirdre retreats.

Jason attacks. Gan dodges, steps under attack, woundsJasons thigh. Thigh glows intensively.

Zarya, from behind, bites Gan on calf. Gan stabs, hitsZarya. Yelp of pain. Zarya staggers, falls. Lightning,thunder.

JASON(yelling)

No!

Jason attacks, Gan dodges. Jason glows intensively. Thegreen/white light fills the room. Gan squints. Jasondownward strike. Gan rolls under, plunges both swords intoJasons stomach, out through his back. Deirdre screams.Jason sword falls from his hand. The green/white glow slowlyfades. Intense glow from entry and exit wounds. Gan pullshis swords free, spins out of the way, Jason collapses.Zarya lays bleeding only a few steps away.

Gan looks at Deirdre. Deirdre runs. Gan looks at Jasonlaying on the floor, turns, walks slowly after Deirdre.Lightning, thunder.

Zarya slowly, painfully crawls to Jason, visible trail ofblood. Zarya licks Jasons outstretched hand, leans her headagainst his hand. Zarya takes a deep breath, closes hereyes, collapses into unconsciousness.

INT. FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE - GREENHOUSE SUPPLY ROOM -CONTINUOUS

Deirdre runs past a spiral staircase going up, toward a doorin far corner of room. Deirdre reaches for door, a dagger

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