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OLD KILLERS LIVING ROOM - LATE EVENING FADE IN The messy decrepit living room is illuminated by a light from the kitchen and occasional lightning flashes from the storm raging outside. The OLD KILLER laboriously walks from the kitchen and slumps on the couch. He looks at the beer in his hand with tired, world weary eyes. After cracking the beer he grabs the remote and turns on the TV. The TV illuminates his face and is reflected in his glasses. He flicks through the channels, a soap opera, a comically violent cartoon, a game show to the news. NEWSCASTER ...investigating a homicide which occurred in downtown Gothem today. The killing is the second case of late which is reminiscent of the Harlem Hacker case in which thirty seven people died in the late eighties. At hearing the name Harlem Hacker the OLD KILLERs brow furrows with anger and confusion. NEWSCASTER Officials are yet to confirm whether they believe this to be work of a copycat or if the Hacker has resurfaced to.... The volume of the TV fades to a murmur as narration begins. (Close on OLD KILLER as he flicks through the channels) OLD KILLER (V.O.) After thirty years I heard my old name for a second time mere days after the first newscast caught my attention. These people are just as they would have been chosen by me, their bodies torn apart as though by my hands. I have no doubt that the pigs are quaking after the resurgence in my glorious work. The only problem is that this time it wasnt me. The OLD KILLER shuts off the TV and rises to look out the apartment window at the pouring rain, his reflection in the window stares back at him.

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OLD KILLER Ten years ago I was unstoppable. A man with a mission, dedicated to my causes, absolute in my principles. I knew what needed to be done and I did it in the only way I knew how. EXT. ALLEYWAY - AFTERNOON Match cut from reflections face to the face of the OLD KILLER as a young man. He stands over a bloodied young woman with duct tape across her mouth. She is bound on the alley ground and is clearly panicked. OLD KILLER (YOUNG) Im sorry it had to come to this but if you continue to sin then your sins will return to haunt you. The young woman makes an attempt to scream through her gag shaking her head and trying to scramble away. OLD KILLER (YOUNG) Goodnight young love, I wish you more success in the next world than you had in this. He kneels down and begins viciously stabbing her, a look of joy across his face. INT. OLD KILLERS LIVING ROOM - LATE EVENING Match cut from young OLD KILLER to OLD KILLERs reflection as at the end of Scene #1 OLD KILLER (V.O) As a result of my work today I am a man alone. Once upon a time I had a purpose. Once I lived with passion and dedication to the work I knew was right but now I am old, weak and tired and another has taken my joy. Another who I am resolved to find. The OLD KILLER walks across the apartment to the wall phone. he dials it maintaining a stern distant look.

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OLD KILLER Hello? Hello my name is Joseph Brighton, I was looking to book a flight to Gothem. He pauses and nods for a moment. OLD KILLER Yes, 2pm tomorrow would be perfect. Fade out as the OLD KILLER continues booking his flight on the phone. FADE OUT THE END