Blood, No More (highlighted edition)

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For those who wish to have further clarification on who minor characters are I've highlighted in 'Green' . The 'Yellow' highlights are on crucial dialogue to the plot or understanding of the story.)

(Click here for Paramount's trailer :"There Will Be Blood" ) -[Watch tis only takes 60 seconds or so to give you the background to script)

BLOOD, NO MORE (working title)

[A Sequel to Film There Will Be Blood]

MEXICAN DRILLING RIG and BASECAMP, 1926- DAWN

WORKING TITLE: BLOOD, NO MORE

Main Characters: H.W. Plainview ( Daniel's Son)

Mary Plainview (H.W.'s Wife)

Minor Characters: Daniel Plainview( H.W's Father)

(Other Minor Characters and their roles are explained in the script

*H.W. AND MARY’S MEXICAN HOUSE FRONT DOOR - DAWN

Near the Oil Rig basecamp are tents and a makeshift house. No one has yet woken. A horse arrives at the makeshift house. The rider of the horse gets off the horse and knocks on the door of the makeshift house. There is no answer so he slips the telegram under the door.

Inside H.W. is stirred by the knock at the door and he slowly awakens. Mary continues to sleep soundly beside him. He gets up and walks to the front door. He picks up the Telegram off the dusty floor. It reads: “Telegram: To H.W. And Mary Plainview”. As H.W. begins to read it the voice of his father’s right hand man, Fletcher Hamilton, is heard.

[Going to use ‘V.O’ (voice over)]

FLETCHER (V.O.)

H.W. Your father has been arrested and charged with the murder of your wife Mary’s brother Eli. I know you and Mary have only just arrived in Mexico, but please, your father needs you, return to Little Boston. Yours, Fletcher.

Mary appears at the curtained doorway. She doesn’t need to ask him, she knows something is wrong.

** ROAD LEADING TO MEXICAN DRILLING RIG - DUSK

H.W. is away walking from his house down the long dusty, narrowing road deep in thought. Mary is in the house, she opens the front door as if to follow her husband but then realises that he needs to be alone. In his mind H.W. runs through the last conversation he had with his father.

(N.B.George is H.W.’s sign language translator and voice. The young man H.W. has been deaf since he was about 10 years old. )

[These dialogues are crucial to understanding of his inner conflicts and taken from Paul Anderson’s original script. Reference excepts pages 118 -121)

H.W./GEORGE (V.O.): This is very hard for me to say, but I will tell you first that I love you very much. I have learnt to love what I do because of you. I am leaving here. I’m going to Mexico. I miss working outside. I miss the fields.

DANIEL (V.O.)This makes you my competitor.

H.W./GEORGE (V.O.)No, no it’s not like that.

DANIEL (V.O.)It IS like that, boy. You’re killing us with what you’re doing.

You’re not my son. It’s the truth - you’ve never been. You’re an orphan... someone else’s... and I took you for no other reason than I needed a sweet face to buy land. You’re lower than a bastard.”

As Daniel’s voice reaches a crescendo H.W. suddenly curls over foetal on the ground. Mary runs out to him.

***H.W. AND MARY’S MEXICAN HOUSE FRONT DOOR - DAY

Mary is home alone doing various chores, the drilling rig beyond the house going full throttle. A messenger arrives at her door, he has a telegram. It reads: Telegram to Mrs. H.W. Plainview. opens it and as she begins to read it the voice of her father, Abel Sunday, is heard.

ABEL (V.O.)

My beloved Mary, You will have heard by now the dreadful news about your brother Eli. Your mother and I understand the anguish you must be feeling. How torn you must be feeling. Being married to the son of a murderous backslider. If you leave him and come home to us, there will always be a bed for you our beloved youngest daughter. May Christ be with you. Your father, Abel Sunday.

**** BY THE OIL RIG - LATE AFTERNOON

FLASHBACK

LITTLE BOSTON, 1908

This is flashback to the “spudding in” ceremony at Daniel Plainview’s Little Boston well some twelve years earlier. All the town have gathered. An 11year old H.W. walks proudly near his father. Mary stands beside them. Daniel steps up to make a speech.

[Flashbacks from Scene from movie “There Will Be Blood” Reference: Scenes 6 and 7]

DANIEL

It’s such a pleasurable evening to be here and begin this. One man doesn’t prospect from the ground - it takes a community of people. And this is the best way - we stay together, we pray together. Now before we spud in, “Mary’s Well Number One,” named for the lovely Ms. Mary Sunday who is with us today -

Mary smiles.

DANIEL

I’d like to say”

“God Bless Us All.”

Daniel looks to H.W.

DANIEL

Now go ahead son.

H.W. Runs up the stairs to the platform and pulls a lever to churn the wheels for the “spudding in”. The well has begun.

***** The Party “Spudding In” celebrations thrown by Daniel -

FLASHBACK CONTINUED.

This is later that night. A small celebration and dinner has happened. The work community,eating and drinking with various Little Boston residents. Little H.W. is running around with Mary. Daniel has had a little too much to drink.

Mary comes over and Daniel speaks to her, right in front of her father Abel.

DANIEL:I like your new dress Mary.

YOUNG MARY:Thank you.

DANIEL:You’re welcome. I knew you would like it. Are you happy that I came here?

YOUNG MARY:Yes.

DANIEL:Daddy doesn’t hit you anymore does he? Does he now? He better not, right? I’ll take care of you. [He leans in and holds her shoulder kindly.]No more hitting right? No more hitting. No go. Go play some more with H.W.

[She runs off. Daniel holds a look on Abel, who looks away. Daniel gets up, walks off....]

******H.W. AND MARY’S MEXICAN HOUSE LIVING/KITCHEN AREA - DAY

Return to the present day. Mary, still holding the telegram from her father, screws it up and throws it into the stove-top fire. She watches it burn.

*******MEXICAN WATERING HOLE - NIGHT TIME

H.W Is sprawled across the table top in a seedy-looking, smoky bar. The table is littered with empty bottles. Mary enters, sees him across the far side of the room. She walks past a loud, intoxicated group of men, they all become quiet and respectful. She gently wakes H.W. And slowly leads him out of the bar, home.

[Mary's feelings towards Daniel, her father- in- law is quite clear from the scene where she screws up the telegram from her father and throws it in the fire but H.W's towards his father?? He has been drowning his conflict and confusion with drink . But he will have to resolve his conflict sooner or later and for H.W. will it be with "More Blood? or "Blood, No More" ?- TO BE CONTINUED]

Final Scene to follow

the first draft of my stroy

Hi, group:

This is the first draft for my story so far. This is just my interim report because I had missed to report my formative progression of this assignment to lecturers within the deadline. But I intend to re-form this draft with more sharp expressions and correct grammar, and I assure that your comments can help me the progress of my work. Please leave your comments.


The story
In the middle of the battle of the final scene in ‘Planet of the Apes (2001 film)’, the ship of ‘Kink Kong’ party appeared instead of the pod piloted by Pericles (the chimpanzee trained for dangerous space mission in ‘Planet of the Apes). Because the crews of Oberon (the space station in ‘Planet of the Apes’) tried to escape their situation of tumbles through a vortex by warping. This caused to the distortion of time and space, and then, this distortion drew into the ‘King Kong’ party that was on the way to NY in the 2005 film.

When the ‘King Kong’ party landed, the apes interpreted King Kong’s landing as the arrival of their God Semos. They bowed, and hostilities between humans and apes immediately ceased at least the moment. However, General Thade (the leader of apes in ‘Planet of the Apes’) chased Leo (the main male human character of ‘Planet of the Apes’) into the holy temple of apes that was the former space station, and trapped in a portion of the ship as the original version.

Although Leo defeated General Thade, he had no way to leave Planet of the Apes. Then, he began lived with Daena (the female human accompanied Leo’s escape in ‘Planet of the Apes’). The ‘King Kong’ party began lived in the Oberon. ‘King Kong’ was attached to Ann (the actress in ‘King Kong’), so that they could live together peacefully. Additionally, there was a lot of tribute to ‘King Kong’ from apes, so that their lives were assured. Although Ann was satisfied the life because she did not need to work and was with Jack (the screenwriter in ‘King Kong), the other members were not.

Leo had been set up as the chairman of humans without his clear awareness, although he just wanted to find his space station and went back to. Now, he was wearying of his position and the life that was far from the civilization society in which he had lived. Then he often visited the ‘King Kong’ party who were at least more civilized than the humans of planet.

Carl (the filmmaker in ‘King Kong’) heard from Leo that the first version of ‘King Kong’ movie was made in 1933, there are a lot of versions, and they are still popular in Leo’s year 2029. Carl assured that they could go back to their world because the director of the first version must be he. However, Leo said that the directors of the movie are Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, not Carl.
‘Merian and Ernest? It’s plagiarism from my idea!’ Carl shouted.
According to Carl’s explanation, he had had not only the map but also some information about the living creatures on Skull Island. He told it to his friends Merian and Ernest.
‘Because they are so-so famous filmmakers, so I thought if I can get their supports for my idea, it would helps me to get the sponsor of my movie. But they didn’t, even showed scornful attitudes. Then I had struggled alone,’ Carl said viciously.
‘If it was true, why they could know that ‘King Kong’ became attached to Ann,’ Leo asked.
‘Why do you ask the question for me? We are here! Who can imagine this fact? Such small strange coincidence could occur. They are filmmakers though not great, and may have a little imagination,’ Carl spat out.
After that, Carl was just grieving over if the ‘King Kong’ party could go back to NY, he would get the fame instead of Merian and Ernest. Jack also had a lingering attachment for his writing.

On the other hand, Attar (the former Thade’s right-hand-man in ‘Planet of the Apes’) became the leader of apes. Although apes acknowledged ‘King Kong’ as their God, human was still an inferior animal for them. Apes were complaint that the humans of ‘King Kong’ party were living in the holy temple of them. It was felt the blasphemy against the holy site. Although Attar had noticed this trend, he thought that it was inexpedient to battle with humans that are leaded by Leo. Attar realized Leo’s power in the previous battle, and did not know that Leo had already used up the energy of Oberon. Apes’ complain was getting intense day by day and the suspicion of Attar’s talent as their leader became rose.

When Ari (the female ape accompanied the escape of Leo and Daena in ‘Planet of the Apes’) visited the holy site, she met Leo who was calling in there. She found the courage to speak the current situation among apes and asks the ‘King Kong’ party to leave the site.
‘Why can you claim the right for station?’ Leo said in the heat of the motion.
‘This is my station, originally… If you force us to do it, I’ll crush you by a battle!’
‘You had already used up the energy of station. How do you intend to battle against apes?’ Jack asked calmly.
‘We have ‘King Kong’. He is attached to Ann. So, if we use Ann as a decoy, he will be our strongest weapon!’
‘ I think there is no solution... I mean… We have no way to go back to our world anymore. We have to realize… We have to live on this planet together with apes forever, ’ the voice of Jack sounded mournfully.

They had taken a vacant glance at Ann and ‘King Kong’ who relaxed at the outside of station. After a long silent, Jack looked back at Leo and Ari, and suggested if they encouraged to set up the ‘King Kong’ party to be apostles of God. Jack explained his idea enthusitastically. Leo would negotiate with Attar about their policies, Jack would make the scenario, Carl would direct Ann’s performance and Ann would perform as the translator of messages of ‘King Kong’ as God’s son. Jack would also write down the events as their bible. At first, Ari protected the plan because she thought that it would blaspheme against the Holy God Semos.
‘We also have our Holy God… But we are here. This is a fact. Don’t you think that this is also His intention? ‘ Jack convinced her.
‘You should consider it and convince Attar, because we can do it at least partly without your partnership, because we have ‘King Kong’, because he is only attached to Ann, not you, as you showed.’

After that, Ari hesitantly informed Attar about Jack’s suggestion. There was a long silent between them, but finally Attar said,
‘Fortunately, I had been taught by General Thade that God is one of means to govern the will of public... It may be the best solution that we can select. ’

During the repeated meeting with Attar, Leo becomes admired Attar’s profound thinking as the leader of apes, and felt that something like responsibility for his position as the leader of humans was springing up in his mind.

When Leo relaxed in his home with Daena, Pericles popped into his mind. Leo vaguely thought where and what period of this planet Pericles landed on. Leo looked up the sky and prayed his safely landing. Daena was looking at Leo, and asked
‘What do you think?’
Leo looked back at Daena and answered with satisfied smile
‘Nothing special.’

(1,126 words excluded the explanation of people’s name, etc in parentheses)

Lost update April 22

As for the viewers if you haven’t watched lost there are many characters but I’m only going to tell you some of them because in this series ‘I’m only going to use some of them.
Jack is a Doctor from America and a good leader.
Lee is a business man from Korea and provides food for the others-he’s a good fisherman
Charlie he’s a song writer and he always likes to tag along.
Hugo is a millionaire and is a caring character.
Kate had been involved in robbing a bank- she’s a good organizer.
John was working in a warehouse but had an accident- his father pushed him out a window and was crippled. Since being on the island he has been able to walk again.-He’s a good hunter.
James is a con artist and a loud mouth and doesn’t take shit from anyone.

All these people were on the same plane which crashed on the island. They are all now lost. Also on the island are the believers. These are the bad guys who control the island and everyone who’s stranded.

Jack, Hugo and Kate go looking for water.
“We’ve got to find some water soon if we want to survive. The jungle is so thick and it’s hard to see anything ahead.”
“Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.” Hugo doesn’t see the booby trap. He falls down a black hole.
“Ill stay with Hugo” yells Kate, “you go get help.”

It is a long hour. Finally Jack arrives back with James and Charlie. With their help they manage to pull Hugo out.
“Should we keep going?” asked Kate.
“We’ve got no choice. I’m ok” answers Hugo
The five of them continue on to find water. Suddenly James hears a crowd of people coming. Jack screams “It’s the believers! Run!” They sprint towards the beach.
Hugo trips and falls.

Jack and the others don’t realize Hugo has tripped. They sprint back towards the beach.
“Don’t move. I have a gun pointed at your head. One move and it’s all over!” the believers bellow at Hugo who lies face down in the mud.

Jack and the team arrive back at the beach. They realize that Hugo isn’t with them. Lee in broken English stammers “Friend.. Hugo.. no here. We find. He need help.” These are the first words any of the survivors have heard Lee ever speak. They are amazed. Charlie opens his mouth and laughingly says “Wow Lee, you’re one of us now!” The others can’t help but laugh also.
“This is no laughing matter” yells John. “Hugo is not here, we have to go back.”
“It’s too risky. We have to go 2morrow when it’s light” replies Jack.
John doesn’t listen to Jack and decides to go back and look for Hugo.

After walking awhile John notices a metal door. He opens the door and sees that it’s a hatch. He is puzzled. “What the hell is this?” He dares himself to go down and have a look. Quietly he pulls back the hatch and climbs in. “Computers. What the hell?”

The next morning around 7am Jack wakes the others and notices that John is not in his hut.
“ I had a feeling we should have kept an eye on him. He’s trouble.”
“He’s just trying to help” Kate chips in.
“Nonsense! Now we have to look out for both of them” Jack grumbles. “Let’s split up. Me, Lee and Kate will go this way. James and Charlie, you guys go that way. We will meet back at the beach in 5 hours.”

5 hours sweep by fast. They all manage to get back to the beach in one piece. But there is still no sign of John and Hugo.
Everyone is nervous.

“I will make tracks again in 2 hours. Everyone get some rest” says Jack.

2 hours pass. They pack their bags gathering the last of the water and food.
VVVVVVVVVrmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. A car speeds from out of nowhere and screams to a hault beside Lee.
“Awhhhhhhhhhhhhha qi gim friend ……….. Hugo.”

Hugo jumps out of the car. “I escaped from the believers. I noticed this car. I roll-started it and drove away. Can you believe a car in the middle of the jungle? As I escaped I noticed the believers had caught someone else. There was a bag over his head, but by the clothes he was wearing I’m sure it was John.”

“Was he ok?” Kate says worriedly.
“I’m not sure but I know where they are keeping him.”
“Ok let’s go rescue him” says Charlie.
“Gather up all the guns you can find. In 20 minutes we will depart” shouts Jack.

Just as they are ready to leave the beach, out in the distance they see a boat. James and Charley swim out to it. “There’s no one on board.”
“This might be a trap.”
“No it’s not. Let’s use the boat. Come on Hugo, Jack, Lee, Kate…. come on, hurry up!” They all jump into the boat. For three hours they sail in silence. Finally they see the believer’s island. They decide to stay the night in the boat.

The next morning they quietly make their way to find John. It doesn’t take them long.
“Top of hill. John, tied, tree” yells Lee.
“Shut up! They might hear you. We have to check out the area before rescuing John. Jack, Kate and James go up the hill. Lee and Charlie stay behind guarding the position.”

LOST will continue……………………………………………….