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FADE IN
EXT. FOREST - MAIN TREE - DAY
We open wide on a HIKER (30s). He sits slumped against the
base of a tree, eyes closed and head hanging slightly. His
face is dirty, his beard a wiry mess.
Birds chirp softly as we slowly push in until we're right on
his face. Suddenly-His eyes SHOOT OPEN. He takes several deep breaths and
coughs.
Everything is blurry.
He slowly gets up, dusting himself off and taking in his
surroundings.
NARRATOR 1
You wake to find yourself alone in
the woods.
The Hiker pauses, his eyes looking up and around for the
source of the voice.
THE HIKER
Who said that?
Silence.
A twig SNAPS. The Hiker spins around but is met with
nothing.
He closes his eyes and takes a deep breath. He smacks his
lips, as if to indicate he's very thirsty.
NARRATOR 1
You're dehydrated.
THE HIKER
What the fuck?
The Hiker looks around again, unsure of what to do and panic
starting to set in.
He takes a step forward, but trips and falls to the ground.
NARRATOR 1
Your shoe is untied.
The Hiker sits up and notices his shoes is untied. He ties
it quickly and with a sense of panic.
2.
THE HIKER
(as he stands up)
Seriously, who is saying that!?
NARRATOR 1
You're out of food.
THE HIKER
(now very confused)
How do you-He stops, realizing the disembodied voice raises a good
point. He looks to the ground and sees his backpack. He
grabs it and upends it. No food.
NARRATOR 1
You're miles away from civilization.
THE HIKER
(into the air)
It was just a day hike!
NARRATOR 1
You know the sun will be setting
soon...
The Hiker looks up at the sky. Hopefully it's cloudy.
NARRATOR 1 (cont'd)
The already dense and dark forest
will become more dangerous at night.
THE HIKER
Shit.
NARRATOR 1
There are bears.
THE HIKER
Really?
NARRATOR 1
And moose.
THE HIKER
I've never seen a moose.
NARRATOR 1
And mountains lions.
THE HIKER
Fuck.
3.
NARRATOR 1
And a serial killer.
The Hiker suddenly snaps to, very concerned.
THE HIKER
Hmm?