Guitar Hero Screenplay; A romantic comedy with rock
and roll attitude. Fun from start to finish.
If you've never read a screenplay they are easy and fun
to read. You have your description, direction, and
diolague which makes it easy to visualize.
Written by: Steven R. Zellers
Publisher: Wordwizard Publishing (October 13, 2008)
Language: English
ASIN: B0030T1CNC
and roll attitude. Fun from start to finish.
If you've never read a screenplay they are easy and fun
to read. You have your description, direction, and
diolague which makes it easy to visualize.
Written by: Steven R. Zellers
Publisher: Wordwizard Publishing (October 13, 2008)
Language: English
ASIN: B0030T1CNC
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The following screenplay is in my humble opinion one of the best pieces I've ever written. I'm very proud of this
screenplay and since the big wigs in Hollywood won't return a phone call, a letter or even an email, I've decided to
publish the first 10 pages here and let the people decide if it's a good screenplay or not. By all means please let me
know what you think. And if you like this please tell the big wigs in Hollywood. Who knows, maybe someday this movie
will get made.
If you are a Hollywood big wig and you like this screenplay by all means let's make a deal and make this thing happen.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope you enjoy Guitar Hero. The first ten pages are on me....If you
want the rest....it's not free. Wow....I can be so poetic sometimes.
God Bless,
Steven R. Zellers
1.
FADE IN:
INT ELECTRONICS STORE – DAY
ALEX SLATER 29 is stacking boxes of 'Guitar Hero'. Christmas music is playing. 17 yearold store manager HARVEY
LIPWICKY comes over and watches him.
HARVEY
How long are you going to milk that job Alex? I need
you to restock the DVD racks and sweep the parking
lot before the end of your shift. Oh...and I'm docking
your pay. You were late again this morning.
ALEX looks at the kid as if he wants to kill him.
ALEX
Come on Lipwicky. My car wouldn't start. I had to take
the bus to work today.
HARVEY
Didn't you sell your car last month?
ALEX
Oh yeah....I did didn't I?
HARVEY
This is the second time this week that your car wouldn't
start. You need better excuses.
HARVEY air quotes when he says “car” He hands ALEX a broom and exits the picture.
ALEX
(to himself)
I don't need better excuses dushebag. I need a better life.
EXT PARKING LOT – ELECTRONICS STORE. - DAY
There is a sign that reads “Reserved for employee of the month HARVEY LIPWICKY.” Then we see his car with the
broom sticking out of the windshield.
2.
INT SUBURBAN HOUSE – DAY
We hear rock and roll music. Text on screen says “8 weeks later” On the TV “Guitar Hero” is playing a very hard song
and hitting every note perfectly. The room is a mess with pizza boxes and beer bottles everywhere. Then we see ALEX
unshaven and red eyed playing with the guitar on the couch. He hears the door open and his wife KATELAND comes
in. She walks in the room and comes to a stop. Her mouth drops open at what she sees. She shrieks making ALEX
miss a note. (Music stops) She is a well dressed attractive business woman
KATELAND
Oh my God. I married a teenager. Are you freaking
kidding me Alex? Is this all you did while I was gone?
ALEX
Pretty much,....Yeah. But the good news is I made it all
the way through Iron Man on expert level.
KATELAND
Well...that makes it all better. I'm so glad you're
making good use of your time. For a minute I thought
you didn't do anything constructive for the last twelve
days while I was out working my ass off to pay the bills.
ALEX
Wow....Hostility....Not cool. How was the trip? Did you
close that big account you were talking about?
KATELAND shakes her head and leaves the room. A second later she comes back in. Obviously angry.
KATELAND
Yes Alex I closed the deal. Someone has to make enough
money to pay the mortgage and the car insurance.
ALEX
Great baby. Good job. Oh yeah...Just so you know...
We're out of Frosted Flakes. I didn't make it to the
grocery store.
3.
ALEX turns back to the TV and starts playing. KATELAND looks at him disbelief. She walks to the kitchen and sees the
sink is full of dishes. The place is disgusting. She storms up the steps. ALEX keeps playing Guitar Hero oblivious to the
world. KATELAND walks out the door with a suitcase in her hands, Alex doesn't notice.
INT KATELAND'S PARENT'S HOUSE – DAY
The phone rings. KATELAND is in the kitchen with her Mom. Her eyes are red from tears. She looks at her Mom.
KATELAND
If it's Alex tell him it's over. I want a divorce.
KATELAND'S MOM
Don't be so dramatic sweetheart. I don't know what's
gotten into Alex lately but I know you still love him.
KATELAND
Ever since he brought that stupid guitar game home
that's all he wants to do.
KATELAND'S MOM answers the phone. KATLAND continues screaming in the background.
KATELAND'S MOM
Hello. ....Yes she's here. But this isn't the best time
Alex. Kateland is just a little bit upset with you.
KATELAND (O.C.)
He doesn't eat. He doesn't sleep. We never talk. He
doesn't take a shower. He doesn't even have a job!. All he
ever does is play that God Damned guitar game.
KATELAND'S MOM
It's a TV dinner Alex. Just read the instructions. (Pause)
Make sure you take it out of the box before you put it in
the oven OK Sweetie?
INT COURTHOUSE – DAY
A JUDGE is sitting at the head of the court room. She looks at some papers then at ALEX then at KATELAND who are
at different tables with lawyers beside them. KATELAND'S MOM is behind KATELAND.
4.
JUDGE
If I'm reading this right Mrs. Slater it says you want a
divorce on the grounds of alienation of affection. Because
your husband loves video games more than he loves you. Is
that correct?
KATELAND'S LAWYER
Actually Your Honor it's just one video game. Guitar Hero.
The JUDGE pauses and thinks for a moment before she speaks.
JUDGE
I see. My son plays that game. It's very entertaining.
Although I don't know how anyone can move their fingers
that fast. Let me ask you this. Besides the video game, has
there been any infidelity or abuse by either side?
KATELAND'S LAWYER
Your Honor. My client is very distraught. As you can
plainly see. I think we should end this proceeding as
quickly as possible without bringing up too many painful
memories.
JUDGE
You didn't answer the question Counselor. Mrs Slater has
there been any infidelity?
KATELAND'S LAWYER
Your Honor I.....
JUDGE
If you speak again Counselor I'll hold you in contempt. Mrs
Slater have you ever cheated on your husband?
KATELAND
No Ma' am. I would never cheat...but...
JUDGE
Mr. Slater. Did you ever cheat on or abuse your wife?
ALEX
No Your Judgeship. I love her. I would never do anything
to hurt her.
5.
JUDGE
That's what I suspected. Motion for divorce is denied. You
are furthermore ordered by this court to live together in
the same house and sleep in the same bed.
KATELAND'S LAWYER
I object! You can't do that Your Honor.
JUDGE
Sit your ass back down hot shot. I wasn't finished yet and
yes I can do that. Like I was saying. The two of you will
live together as husband and wife for the next ninety days.
(pause) At which time if one, or both of you still wants a
divorce I will grant it. However. In the mean time. There
will be no Guitar Hero Mr. Slater is that clear?
ALEX nods.
JUDGE
I can't hear you Mr. Slater. Is that clear?
ALEX
Umm...Yes Ma'am that's clear. No Guitar Hero for
ninety days.
JUDGE
I'm trying to save your marriage Mr. Slater. I think you
got caught up in that video game and lost sight of
your priorities. I think you need to get it together and
make your wife love you again. I am not playing Mr. Slater.
If either one of you breaks the rules of this court order Mr
and Mrs Slater, I swear to Jesus and Mother Mary herself
that I'll award everything to the one of you who stuck to
the rules....and I do mean everything. Also. He who cheats
will be paying a very very generous alimony for a very long
time. Am I clear with you two?
ALEX and KATELAND answer in unison. “Yes Ma'am.”
KATELAND
(to Kateland's lawyer)
You are so fired.
6.
INT BAR – NIGHT
ALEX and his friend JACKSON are having a drink.
JACKSON
So let me get this right. You have a court order that says
you can't play Guitar Hero?
ALEX
Yep.
JACKSON
That is ten kinds of messed up man. My condolences
my friend.
(to bartender)
Barkeep...The next round for Alex is on me. He really
needs it.
INT ALEX'S HOUSE – BEDROOM -NIGHT
It's bed time. KATELAND is laying in the bed. ALEX gets in beside her. She gives him an evil look then turns out the
light.
KATELAND
Don't even think about it.
ALEX
Don't flatter yourself. I wasn't.
KATELAND hits ALEX hard with a pillow and walks out of the room muttering to herself.
ALEX
(to himself)
Why me God? Why?
EXT – HIGH SCHOOL – PARKING LOT -DAY
A black SUV is in the parking lot. A BMW pulls up along side and rolls down the window. A well dressed man (known
and wanted by the CIA as the WOLF) in the BMW speaks with a Russian accent to a middle eastern teenager CALOS
who speaks with a heavy Iranian accent in the SUV.
WOLF
Ah...Calos. Good to see you again. How do you like
American high school?
7.
CALOS
I hate it here. Americans are so arrogant. Do you have
my money?
WOLF hands CALOS an envelope. CALOS looks inside at a thick stack of hundreds.
CALOS
Don't worry my brother in arms. We will soon have our day
of glory.
WOLF
Keep the faith Calos. And stick to the plan. Keep doing what
you're doing. The time of the capitalist pigs is almost over. I'll
see you soon.
WOLF drives away and CANDY a blond cheer leader comes up to CALOS'S car and kisses him.
CANDY
Hi Ricky. Who was that?
CALOS speaks with a perfect English accent. He is very popular in school and goes by the name RICKY WEST.
CALOS
Oh..Hi Baby. Just some guy who wanted directions to the
interstate.
He kisses her and smiles. They walk into school hand in hand.
INT HIGH SCHOOL – STUDY HALL – DAY
CALOS and CANDY are sitting with a group of the 'cool' kids. MIKE, DILLAN, JEFF, RENA, PENNY, AND SASHA.
CALOS
(to the group)
Don't forget guys. We're having a Guitar Hero party at
my house next Saturday night. Bring beer. And your own
guitar. No one gets to touch Daisy.
MIKE (18) laughs.
8.
MIKE
You named your guitar Daisy?
SASHA
It's not even a real guitar. It's a stupid video game.
JEFF
These silly woman have no clue do they?
CALOS
Let me tell you ladies something. Yes it's just a video game
but it's a very cool game. And no one, and I mean no one in the
whole universe has ever beaten the secret level in expert mode.
But guess what boys and girls. I'm going to do it. I have
something really big planned so bring everybody.
There are cheers from the other kids in the room. CALOS smiles.
INT ALEX'S HOUSE – NIGHT
ALEX is watching TV. KATELAND is cleaning. ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT music plays. The show host speaks.
E HOST
Move over American Idol. Sony has just announced the release
of its new TV show that will find the most talented guitar player
on the planet. But this guitar player won't be playing a real
guitar. He...or she ...will be playing the wildly successful game
Guitar Hero. The winner will receive a whopping one million
dollars and earn bragging rights of being the best in the world.
The new show aptly titled Guitar Hero premiers tomorrow night
at 8:00 pm eastern, In related news Sony also announced record
sales of the fun and fast paced Guitar Hero game.
KATELAND stands in front of the couch and looks down at ALEX.
KATELAND
They're having auditions right here in LA tonight. Too bad
you're not allowed to play. Don't worry Alex honey.
She kisses him on the cheek taunting him.
KATELAND
You're not good enough to win anyway.
9.
ALEX
Why are you being so mean?
KATELAND starts to walk away. Then she turns around. There are tears in her eyes,
KATELAND
Don't you get it Alex? We've been married eight years. We
had something great. I was so much in love you because you
showed so much drive and so much promise. I believed in you.
ALEX
You can still believe in me Kate. I'm the same guy you
fell in love with.
KATELAND
No. You lost focus. You settled and quit trying to be great. You
quit school. I thought you were going to be a great architect. And
for the last few months you gave up on everything and shut me
out. You're a quitter Alex. You're not the man I fell in love with.
ALEX
I had to quit school. I had to sell my car. Then I even lost my job
at the electronics store. I was ashamed Baby and I'm sorry.
KATELAND
Who ever told you it was supposed to be easy? It's not easy. That
doesn't give you the right to give up.There's greatness in you.
Either you find it or you lose me.
She leaves the room. ALEX looks at the Guitar controller standing in the corner then back to the TV.
INT FBI HEADQUARTERS – DAY
AGENT JESSICA NEWSOME is talking with her partner AGENT ADAM HARGROVE and some other agents near a
computer station.
JESSICA
We've got intel that there is something big in the works.
ADAM
Do we have any idea what the target is?
10.
JESSICA
No. This is something new. There's a lot of chatter in the
system but we don't know who it is or what they have planned.
ADAM
What do we know?
JESSICA
We know the threat is credible. The Pentagon is taking it
seriously. NSA, CIA, and the Secret Service are all scrambling
on this one. We've been assigned to the task force and you and
I are leaving for Washington tonight.
She hands him a file and an airplane ticket.
ADAM
So much for date night. I'd better call my wife.
JESSICA
No one ever said saving the world would be easy Adam. I'll
meet you at the airport at 1800. Don't be late.
INT TERRORIST CAVE – AFGHANISTAN – DAY
Inside the cave there is a lot of very high tech computers and scientist working. Men with machine guns are standing
guard. An America scientist DR. JASON PERRY is working on a computer chip. He hands it to a well dressed middle
eastern man. ASAN OBIDI
ASAN
Are you sure this will do what you said it will?
DR. PERRY
When the right series of notes are played over four million
units will be activated. Then when the signal is given...Boom!
ASAN
How does it work?
DR. PERRY
It's not just a memory chip for a video game. It's a transmitter
And my manufacturing company built them to my specs and
sold them to the video game manufacturer. For a nice profit I
might add........
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