through his eyes draft script

7/24/2019 Through His Eyes Draft Script

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The Title

Written by

Brogan Lawes

Additional writing by

Peter M. George & Paul Anderton

Ideas by

Dawn Leggett & Samuel Jennings


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INT. LOUNGE - EVENING

DANIEL andSOPHIEsat in the lounge, sprawled on the sofa with cups of tea, both dressed in

comfy clothing. Both are watching the TV and both have their phones by their side. DANIEL

is eating a bag of crisps and SOPHIEis sat staring at her phone.

SOPHIEs phone gets a text, she looks at it.

DANIEL

Will you pleaseswitch that damn phone off?

Just for a little while? Its been going off all

night, its driving me insane. Who is it anyway?

SOPHIE, only half paying attention, glances up at DANIEL for a second.

SOPHIE

Uh, yeah, one sec, I just need to sort this out.

DANIEL

Sort what out? I still dont even know who it is.

SOPHIE

It doesnt matter, hes nobody.

(Mutters)

A sick, twisted, nobody.

DANIEL

This is getting stupid now, you've been getting

loads of texts. Who is this guy?

SOPHIE

My ex. Hes just, bothering me. Dont worry

about it, Ill sort it okay?

DANIEL

How come you havent mentioned himbefore? If hes bothering you, just block

him...

SOPHIEturns her phone off and throws it down next to her on the sofa.

SOPHIE

Because hes not worth my breath. Hes every

shade of wrong. I dont even know him

anymore and if Im honest, Im glad. Can we

please change the subject? I dont want totalk about it any more.


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INT./EXT. HOUSE/RO D D Y

SOPHIE

is at home, grabbing her bag and coat, etc. She gets a text and takes her phone out

as she leaves the house and locks the door. She reads the text and sighs quite heavily. As she

starts walking, she decides to make a phone call.

SOPHIE

Hey Alison, just had another message off that

creep. He won't leave me alone and it's really

starting to get to me. Are you free for lunch?

(Pause.)

Yeah, I'll meet you at (cafe) in about 20

minutes if you can.(Pause.)

Thanks. I just... I need to get my mind off it,

y'know?

(Pause.)

Yeah, maybe we could talk about wedding

plans?

(Pauseandshelaughs.)

Yeah, I always have the folder with me these

days. See you in a few!

SOPHIEhangs up and puts her phone in her bag. Behind her, keeping pace (but not obviously

and out of focus) is M NSON he is texting and she receives the message, taking her phone

out again as he puts his in his pocket. Under her breath, she mutters to just leave her alone

and slams her phone back in, making a frustrated gesture.

INT. C F D Y

SOPHIE

walks in, glances around and seesLISON

isn't there, so takes a seat and sends a textto LISONsaying she's there and sat to whichever side she's on.

She gets a text from Mr. Obsessed saying I l ike what you're wearing today. I recommend

the Caesar salad its great here and will help you fit into that wedding dress.

S R Hreads the text and deletes it, (we see this over her shoulder), pauses and then gets

the wedding file out, starting to flick through. The W ITRESScomes over and SOPHIEasks for

a glass of water explaining she'll order when her friend arrives. It's not long before LISON

comes, they greet each other and she sits.

SOPHIE


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You doing okay?

LISON

Same old, just got a new show come in, so

had to change all the posters at work today.

How about you? You sounded a little

shaken...

SOPHIE

I'm fine, really. Just turns out today's a double

burger and chips kinda day.

They both laugh a little and LISONgrabs a menu, choosing quickly.

LISON

It looks like I'll go for a Caesar salad. I want tofit into my bridesmaid dress after all! Hint

hint.

SOPHIE

(Briefmomentofpanicatthementionof

Caesarsaladagain.)

Alright, alright. Anyone'd think this was your

wedding not mine. I was thinking that we go

with

She's cut off by her phone going off. She looks at it and it's a call from Mr Obsessed. She

hangs it up, turns her phone off and slams it down. LISONlooks at her worriedly, SOPHIE

just looks back (clearly distraught/exasperated).

SOPHIE

I need to add a milkshake and banana split to

my order

INT. OFFICE - DAY

DANIEL, MANSON andCARL are all sat at their desks. CARLis sat quietly, in the background,

working at the computer but glancing around to his co-workers occasionally. MANSONis

talking to DANIEL.

MANSON looks across toCARLto see if he is busy. CARLis unaware, typing. MANSONthen

looks back at DANIEL and sparks up a conversation.

MANSON


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So, Daniel. I heard you and Sarah are

engaged?! Thats

(Pausesforafractionlongerthanheshould)

great news.

DANIEL looks up from his work at MANSON.

DANIEL

Yeah, I proposed a month or so ago. Shes so

excited, I am too of course, but shes enjoying

the shopping involved.

MANSON

(Laughsslightly,thenquietlysays;)

Yeah, that doesnt surprise me in the

slightest Dresses Im guessing?

DANIEL

Women, eh? I love her though. I really do.

Sometimes, I dont think she realises just how

lucky I feel to have her. She's not had much

luck so far and she really deserves something

nice, so I try to spoil her rotten where I can.

MANSON

Not everyone deserves to be happy. Don't getme wrong, some people do, just not

everyone.

(Quietlyandwithgreatpain.)

I was happy with my love, once Loss can

change a person.

DANIEL

Dont worry pal, youll find someone else

someday.

MANSONshifts uncomfortably in his seat, CARLglances up and notices, then observes

MANSONs behaviour.

MANSON

Is Sarah at home now then? You know, whilst

youre here, paying for this wedding.

DANIEL

Whats the time now?

DANIELlooks at his watch and looks back to his screen.


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DANIEL

Yeah, probably. She will have just got back

from the gym.

MANSON

I think Ive seen her around before; KY gym

isnt it?

DANIEL

Yeah, Im going to meet her there today.I

dont usually but shes so excited for me to

see the test shots the photographer took,

shes asked me to meet her there on the way

home.

MANSON

Whos your photographer? Anyone Id know?

DANIEL

You know many wedding photographers?

(Laughsandthenoffersananswer.)

Jim Cardvhall?

MANSONshrugs, unknowing of the name.

INT. OFFICE

DAY

DANIEL, CARLand MANSONare all wearing different clothes, it is the following day in the

office. DANIELand CARLare picking up their belongings and making their way out of the

office.

DANIEL

Thank God its time to clock off. I've got so

much to get on with!

CARL

Let me guess, wedding arrangements?

DANIEL

Yup, time to look at venues!

MANSONlooks up at the two talking in the background as he is getting his things together

more slowly.

DANIEL CONT.)


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Im looking at a couple today that Sophie's

already seen and wants me to check. Y'know,

see what I think of 'em. I'd best get on with it -

wanna keep the missus happy for when she's

the missus by law!

MANSONs eyes widen a little, as DANIELand CARLexit. MANSONlooks at his phone and

scrolls down his contacts, pausing on SOPHIE. There is no photo. He clearly has a thought,

pauses and then puts his belongings back at his desk. He sits and pulls a calendar out of a

drawer (locked if possible)it has Sophie's entire schedule on it. He checks where she will

be at the moment, then grabs his keys and a chewing gum wrapper falls out. He doesn't

notice and leaves.

INT. GYM

DAY

MANSONis stood with a camera in his hand by the entrance of the gym with a dark hoodie

on. He starts to take photos of SOPHIEwhilst she is on a treadmill in the background.

(Camera POV and we see him taking pictures of Sophie). EMPLOYEEapproaches him.

EMPLOYEE

Excuse me, sir, but you're not allowed to take

pictures here.

MANSON (Withauthority,nopanic.)

I really wish places would tell the workers

when I'm coming in. Look, I'm a photographer

and I've been asked to come in and get some

promotional shots.

EMPLOYEE

Could you come with me so I can check with

my manager, please?

MANSON

(Sighsheavilyandpullsoutapass-card.Shotofthecard[underthenameofJim ardvhall])

They've already okayed it. In fact, here, have a

look at some of the shots.

(HeshowssomeofthepicturesofSophietotheemployee.)

She's my model for the shoot, I'll only be

another 5 minutes and then I'll be out of your

hair, okay?

EMPLOYEE(Seemsalittleunsure.)


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Urm... Alright. Well, I should still check with

the manager.

MANSON

Yeah, sure. Thats all good with me.

EMPLOYEEheads off to the office and MANSONtakes a couple more pictures and then

wanders off before the employee returns.

INT. KITCHEN - DAY

SOPHIEgets home with the shopping, dumps the bags on the counter. (She is wearing grey

leggings, a white top and black underwear) She puts her phone and keys next to the bags

and picks up the post she brought in with her. She stands near the kitchen doorway andlooks through the letters. She starts singing to herself.

EXT. DOORSTEP - DAY

MANSON's footsteps approach the front door, big black boots come to a stop at the

doorstep. The door very quietly opens, all we see is the corner of the door and his first

footstep in.

INT. HALLWAY - DAY

Camera is situated behind MANSON. We see his dark shadow, he is dressed in black and

wearing a balaclava. He has a black backpack on. He steps into the house quietly whilst

SOPHIEis singing in the distance of the kitchen. MANSONis holding a rolled up bath mat, we

do not see this yet though, it is being held in front of him.

MANSONquietly steps into the house. We see him step towards the mirror. He looks intothe mirror, just as his reflection is about to come into shot, we have a close up of just his

eyes and heavy breathing. We then cut to his reflection. MANSONis wearing a balaclava

with fake teeth glued around the mouth manically. In the shot, we see the top of the rolled

up bathmat but think nothing much of it.

We then cut to a view down the hallway, and see SOPHIE, still singing and reading a letter.

Fa de to black.


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INT. KITCHEN - DAY

Fades from black.

SOPHIEhears a footstep, she glances straight up to the camera and her face drops in shock.

She throws the letters on the floor and runs for the back door. She slams against it, trying to

open it but it's locked.

Shot from MANSONs POV, hes in the kitchen doorway, advancing menacingly, very slowly

though. We see SOPHIEspin around and knock the shopping off of the table in her haste to

grab her phone, she picks it up and frantically presses the on/off button. She sighs and gives

up. (This is all one, establishing shot from over MANSONs shoulder to give a sense of his

calmness juxtaposed to her frantic panic.)

Shot of MANSON, head to toe in black, the balaclava with the teeth, and a horrifying grinacross his face. He is clutching the bath mat, he unrolls it, staring atSOPHIEwith evil in his

eyes and the grin frozen.

SOPHIEgrabs a knife and charges to try to get past MANSON. MANSON, in one fell swoop,

wraps the knife in the bath mat and pulls it from her grip

Fades to black.

INT. BATHROOM - EVENING

Fades from black.

MANSONis stood over SOPHIE on the floor. MANSONstarts to fill the bath with the taps on

full. SOPHIEis fully clothed, in a pile on the floor, her hands tied behind her with coarse

rope, her ankles tied together and her mouth taped. SOPHIEs eyes dart, looking for a way

out, she squirms and twitches next to MANSONs clumpy black boots.

MANSONgrabs his rucksack. Each item is laid out to one side of the bath. The rope, scissorsand gaffer-tape are already laid there, he adds a tarpaulin to the spread.

SOPHIEis stil l struggling next to MANSONs feet, getting a l ittle breathless now.

Fades to black.

INT. BATHROOM

EVENING

Fades from black.


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SOPHIEis in the bath with her knees up to her chest, fully clothed but with the water level

about halfway. She thrashes about. MANSONchuckles to himself a l ittle and walks out the

door.

Fades to black.

INT. BATHROOM

NIGHT

Fades from black.

SOPHIEis alone in the bathroom, she takes her chance and manages to struggle to her

knees facing away from the door - still in the bath.

MANSONis there behind her. He grabs her ankles and pulls them behind her making her fall

forward, she struggles and twists so that she manages to get onto her back although this

traps her arms. Whilst SOPHIEis struggling, MANSONis unfolding the large blue tarpaulin.

He lays it over the bath. (Shot of MANSONs hand grabbing the tape) MANSONstarts to

strap the tarpaulin down over the bath with the gaffer-tape.

Fast paced cuts of MANSONtaping the tarpaulin down, the teeth, the tarpaulin being

pushed from underneath, MANSONs eyes

MANSONs phone vibrates repeatedly by the sink, an alarm flashing- get out.

Cuts to black.

INT. M NSONS BEDROOM

- MORNING

MANSONjolts upright. He is laid in bed, his alarm going off which merged from the

vibrations of his phone in the dream. He instantly looks at a framed photo next to his bed- a

portrait of SOPHIElooking younger (long hair maybe?). Next to it is a set of prints of her atthe gym. MANSONgrabs a photo, hits the alarm button and jumps out of bed to get ready

for work.

INT. OFFICE

DAY

DANIELand CARLare sat at their desks, MANSONwalks towards the door and stops at CARL

on the way out.

MANSON


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Im off now.

CARL

Oh, okay. Where are you off to?

MANSONpulls his keys out of his pocket and the photo of SOPHIEdrops by CARLs foot, face

down. MANSONdoesnt notice and neither does CARL.

MANSON

Im clocking off early, I have some

(Mansonlooksatthedoorwayandpauses)

things to do.

DANIELis in the background, looking for something on his desk.

CARL Okay then, Ill see you tomorrow.

MANSON

(Pauses)

Yeah, should do.

DANIEL walks over to CARLas MANSONwalks out the office, oblivious to MANSONwho is

blanking him.

DANIEL

Carl, do you have a stapler? I cant seem to

find mine anywhere

CARL

Yeah.

(Startssearchinghisdesk)

Have you noticed how weird Mansons been

lately?

DANIEL

Um, no, not really. What do you mean?

CARL

(Stillsearching)

Well, he left early today, in case you've not

noticed, and dodged an answer when I asked

why. Hes just been acting strange, is all.

CARLspots the photo and picks it up as he is searching. He looks at it, then carries on

searching whilst he holds it out for DANIELto take.


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CARL CONT.

You dropped this, mate.

DANIELtakes the photo and we cut to his eyes. We see the realisation as CARLis still talking.

CARL CONT.

Havent you noticed how interested he is in

everything? He must've brought up the

wedding more than me and you combined!

(Chuckles)

I dont know, he just seems to be...

DANIELinterrupts.

DANIEL

(Sounding panicked)Where did he say hes going?

CARL

He didnt. That'smy point.

DANIEL grabs his keys and leaves everything else as he runs out the office door, saying as he

does:

DANIEL

Ive got to go.

CARL holds up a stapler casually, not even realising how panicked DANIELwas.

EXT. DOORSTEP - DAY

The same shot as before- MANSON's footsteps approach the front door, big black boots

come to a stop at the doorstep. The door very quietly opens, all we see is the corner of the

door and his first footstep in.

EX T. PATH

DAY

DANIELs footsteps.

INT. HALLWAY - DAY


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The same shot as before-Camera is situated behind MANSON. We see his dark shadow, he is

dressed in black and wearing a balaclava. He has a black backpack on. He steps into the

house quietly whilst SOPHIEis singing in the distance of the kitchen. MANSONis holding a

rolled up bath mat, we do not see this yet though, it is being held in front of him.

EX T. PATH

DAY

DANIELs footsteps.

INT. HALLWAY

DAY

The same shot as before-MANSONquietly steps into the house. We see him step towardsthe mirror. He looks into the mirror, just as his reflection is about to come into shot, we

have a close up of just his eyes and heavy breathing. We then cut to his reflection. MANSON

is wearing a balaclava with fake teeth glued around the mouth manical ly. In the shot, we see

the top of the rolled up bathmat but think nothing much of it.

The same shot as before-We then cut to a view down the hallway, and see SOPHIE, still

singing and reading a letter. This time- we continue watching.

DANIELruns in, crashes through the door and hugs SOPHIE. SOPHIEis taken by surprise but

after a second, she knows that its DANIELand hugs him back.

Cut to black.

Credits.

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