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1 EXT. SUNSET BLVD - HOLLYWOOD, CA - DAY 1
INTERVIEWER
Do you believe in the devil?
ELIAS
I agreed to do this interview to
talk about music, not religion.
INTERVIEWER
Why havent you taken offers from
majors to sell Akkadian Records?
ELIAS
Taking a check for my lifes work?
Be like selling my soul.
INTERVIEWER
Isnt it true youd have more power
working at a major label?
ELIAS
Nothings more powerful than being
able to decide your own fate.
INTERVIEWER
What about those who say the reason
your artists have never won Grammys
is because theyre on an indie?
ELIAS
My bands are defined by the impacts
they make on society, not by award
shows and hand held statues.
INTERVIEWER
So the Grammys dont mean anything?
ELIAS
Led Zeppelin, The Who, Queen, Billy
Idol, The Ramones, Motley Crue,
Jimi Hendrix, Depeche Mode, Pink
Floyd, The Doors, Alice Cooper,
Guns N Roses. Know what they all
have in common?
INTERVIEWER
They all worship Satan?
ELIAS
None of them ever won a Grammy.
INTERVIEWER
(studdering)
I-I did not know that. What advice
would you give young bands trying
to make it today?
ELIAS
It starts and ends with the music.
LEO (21, long blonde hair, British) sits on his bed playing
guitar, concentrating deeply on the riff. His bedroom is
covered in band posters. His laptop is setup in front of him
on a video chat with JOHNNY FAUST (20, black hair, stylish
American punk with eyeliner) We hear the catchy riff.
LEO
Mate its not bad right?!
KAT
Leos really getting great at
melody! Is that a new song?
JOHNNY
It will be next week.
Kat grabs a black paper bag from the top of the fridge and
sets it on the table for Johnny. He looks inside. Its an
Eyes of Black vinyl record, the same artwork from the poster
in Eliass office. Johnny freaks out.
KAT
White vinyl. Limited pressing.
JOHNNY
WHAT!!! Where did you score this?!
KAT
You sure you dont wanna just try
California for the summer and then
move after you finish your degree?
JOHNNY
Steve Jobs and Walt Disney both
dropped out. Im just trying to
keep the rhythm going.
VIC
Five days til were living in LA!
Its finally happening!
JOHNNY
Gretchen were gonna work through
this long distance stuff. I
wouldnt chase my dreams if you
werent gonna be in em forever.
GRETCHEN
I love you.
Johnny kisses Gretchen and puts his arm around her as they
walk alongside Vic, who looks in awe at Johnnys new vinyl.
JOHNNY
My mom got it for me.
4.
VIC
She rules. My parents didnt let me
listen to em til I was eighteen.
JOHNNY
Howd they react when you told them
this is your last semester?
VIC
Gonna surprise em at dinner
tonight. And youre coming.
GRETCHEN
So when you guys make it big and
Rolling Stone asks what you want to
change most in the world with The
Relentless, what are you gonna say?
JOHNNY
I gotta finish the lyrics first.
FRAT JOCK 2
Hey Johnny, nice makeup queer!
FRAT JOCK 1
You fags dress up for each other at
night? I bet Johnnys the bottom!
VIC
Ignore em dude. Theyre not worth
it. Karma will catch up with em.
GRETCHEN
Vics right. Theyve been insecure
and jealous of you since 9th grade.
FRAT JOCK 1
Johnnys broke ass mom is insecure
after his dad left her pregnant and
never acknowledged little Johnny.
FRAT JOCK 2
Aww, the little emo boys cant
handle it. Drop out, Walk away and
dont look back just like your
daddy, right Johnny?!
JOHNNY
Acting like a dick wont make yours
any bigger.
FRAT JOCK 2
Sluts like your mom are the reason
abortions so popular!
JOHNNY
John Lennon didnt drop out. He got
expelled.
KAT
Youre lucky they arent pressing
charges. What did they say to make
you so upset?
KAT
The way parents raise their kids
can be why they act like that.
Never resort to violence in the
heat of the moment. Promise me ok?
Itll come back to haunt you.
Leo is still riffing away. Leos Mom throws the door open.
LEOS MOM
Downstairs!! The world does not
revolve around your guitar!
LEO
I know Im working on that.
Leo takes his guitar off over his head, takes a deep breath
and gives his mom a guilty look.
Leos mom shrugs, shakes her head and storms out of the room.
LEO (CONTD)
London, I bid you farewell.
RICKY (20s, husky and lovable Brit) and Leo are walking down
the street each smoking a cig with big smiles on their faces.
RICKY
Ya know its quite twisted you
waited this long to tell them! What
was their response?!
LEO
That you better make sure we get
this drummer on a plane and not
fuck up my career!
Leo and Ricky approach the front of the venue and show the
DOORMAN their IDs as they step out their cigarette butts.
Leo and Ricky walk in and see a band playing. The drummer
DYLAN (21, British, short stylish hair, good looking) has the
energy of Keith Moon. The rest of the band doesnt compare to
him in image or performance.
7.
Leo and Ricky are completely blown away. They take several
shots for liquid courage as the set ends. Leo and Ricky turn
around as Dylan walks past them.
LEO
Youre a great drummer!
DYLAN
Thats what they tell me.
LEO
Your band sucks though.
DYLAN
Fuck you say?
Ricky jumps in between them and puts his hand out to shake.
RICKY
Im Ricky. This is Leo. Buy you a
drink?
VICS DAD
The new songs sound terrific!
VIC
Thanks dad!
The waitress walks away. Vics mom takes her daughters phone
away and has them all join hands for prayer. Vic looks at
Johnny embarrassed his mom is making them pray in public.
VICS MOM
Dear God, we thank you for bringing-
VICS SISTER
God doesnt exist.
VICS DAD
Alison thats enough.
8.
VICS SISTER
Its insane you think some fairy
tale book from thousands of years
ago is the answer to everything.
VIC
I dont believe in the bible either
but I still believe in God.
VICS SISTER
How does that work?
VIC
God is an energy that cant be
defined by words. Organized
religion, Jesus, Satan, its all
just a marketing scandal to make
people think and act a certain way.
Vics mom shakes her head at Vics comment and has everyone
join hands in prayer again.
VICS MOM
Thank you God for bringing us
together safely, thank you for this
food, thank you for our home..
VIC
(interrupting)
And thanks for telling me to follow
my dreams rather than school. Amen.
VICS MOM
Excuse me?
VIC
Im moving to LA to be a rock star.
VICS DAD
And when did you decide this?
VIC
When I was 7. I was just waiting
for the right time to tell you.
Kat smiles at Vics comment. Vics mom is upset and gives Kat
a look of scorn. Kat corrects her smile and takes a bite of
food. Vics sister smiles and flashes the devil horns to Vic.
VICS MOM
Vic that is completely ridiculous.
9.
VIC
No mom, ridiculous is getting six
figures in debt so I can get a
degree that wont guarantee me
anything other than your approval.
VICS DAD
So you and Johnny are moving to
California to land a record deal?
VIC
Yup. We have enough money saved up
to buy a used van we found online.
VICS MOM
Where are you two going to live?
KAT
At least theyre being resourceful?
VICS MOM
Dear Lord where did I go wrong.
VIC
You didnt! I pray every night.
Just like you taught me.
Vic gives his mom a kiss on the cheek. Vics dad gives a
well there you have it look to Vics mom.
DYLAN
Some great riffs. I like his voice.
Youre just kidding about all that
stuff youve got going on yeah?
LEO
No were not kidding you twat.
DYLAN
I reckon youre full of shit.
10.
LEO
I reckon youre going to be 47 one
day still playing gigs in this pub.
DYLAN
So you mean to tell me you guys
already have a full on record deal,
a booking agent, a manager and a 62
day North American tour lined up?
LEO
Good! Youre paying attention.
DYLAN
Howd you guys land all that?
LEO
Our manager is a major player.
RICKY
We closed all the deals last month.
So what do you say, you in?
DYLAN
Gimme a few days to think about it.
LEO
Were just gonna go with the other
guy. Best of luck Dylan. Cheers.
Johnny and Vic walk up to the front with two roller luggage
bags and a guitar case. A homeless man GABRIEL is picking up
bottles and cans off the ground and in to a shopping cart.
JOHNNY
Hey man could you grab us a bottle
of Jack and a bottle of Don Julio?
Johnny and Vic hesitantly look at each other then each grab
money out of their pockets and hand it to Gabriel.
Gabriel walks in the store. Time lapse. Johnny and Vic are
sitting down out front, looking around and behind them inside
the store. Theyre growing impatient. Gabriel comes out and
hands them two paper bags and is holding a bag of his own.
JOHNNY
What took so long?
JOHNNY (LAUGHING)
You had that hard of a time picking
out what kinda booze to get?
Gabriel pulls out a banana. The rest of the items are apples,
granola, a toothbrush, tooth paste, band aids and water.
VIC
Sorry we didnt mean to judge you.
Gabriel puts his bag in his shopping cart and pushes off in
to the darkness. As the guys watch him walk away, A Hollywood
Tours Van rolls up, driven by MR. CAPRICORN (older, scruffy
derelict man wearing a dirty, ripped up suit) who gets out of
the van and walks towards them.
MR. CAPRICORN
John 7:24- Stop judging by mere
appearances, but instead judge
correctly! Show ya around town?
JOHNNY
I dont believe in the bible you
fuckin weirdo.
MR. CAPRICORN
Have a little faith in me.
12.
Johnny and Vic are freaked out by this weirdo but play it off
and quickly start walking away down the street. Before they
have a moment to comprehend the situation, Mr. Capricorn is
already back in the Tours van driving up alongside them,
shouting through a megaphone with a tour guide voice..
DYLAN
Were fucking here!! When are we
meeting up with the record label?
Lets get our booking agent to line
up local gigs before the big tour!
LEO
Gotta speak to our manager first.
He deals with our label and agent.
DYLAN
Oh right, duh! Well lets meet him
already. He sounds brilliant!
LEO
You already have!
DYLAN
Come again mate?
13.
RICKY
Im the manager. 5 years today!
DYLAN
Ha yeah. Bollocks. For real lets
get on with it. Wheres he at?
DYLAN (CONTD)
THATS FUCKING DAFT MATE!!! YOURE
A ROADIE WHOS NEVER EVEN BEEN ON
THE ROAD BEFORE, NOT A MANAGER!
RICKY
I managed to get you from a little
shit pub in England to the Sunset
Strip. Not a bad start right?
DYLAN
IMA KNOCK YOUR BLOCK OFF YOU
LITTLE FUCKING KNOB!
LEO
Dylan calm down!! Ricky works in
mysterious ways but we have a plan.
DYLAN
MYSTERIOUS?! Pathologically lying
isnt mysterious!!
LEO
Wait til you meet our singer. Ricky
found him online 4 years ago. Weve
been writing songs over the
internet together ever since.
DYLAN
Youve never even played with this
kid in real life?!
Leo gives Dylan a guilty smile. Dylan closes his eyes, tries
to contain his rage and puts his hands through his hair.
RICKY
You want the coolest job in the
world. You gotta work for it!
DYLAN
Right ok fuck both of you. So
whats the plan then?
14.
RICKY
We move in to our new spot and wait
for the other guys to get here.
DYLAN
Lets go. I need sleep. Wheres it?
LEO
Were here.
DYLAN
Whats the code?
LEO
No code. Just hop in!
Leo points to the white van and tosses Dylan the keys.
DYLAN
Were living in a van?
LEO
Yeah. Its rock & roll. Now hop in
and stop being such a whiny cunt.
DYLAN
I get the back row and THAT is non-
negotiable.
Dylan goes to open the van door. Johnny and Vic jump out and
scare the crap out of Dylan.
DYLAN (CONTD)
AAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!
JOHNNY
Woooo!!!!!!!
LEO
Johnny!!!
Leo gives Johnny a huge hug and then Vic one as well. Its
emotional fireworks as theyre finally meeting in person.
VIC
Heard a lot about you Dylan!
DYLAN
Yeah well its probably all lies
like this whole project!
15.
JOHNNY
Nah man. This is destiny! Your
drumming is incredible.
DYLAN
I do love your voice mate.
LEO
See now thats the spirit!
Leo grabs Dylans shoulder and shakes him around. They all
pass around the bottles and take drinks in celebration.
Theyre hugging it out, having their first group bond.
JOHNNY
WE ARE THE RELENTLESS!
DYLAN
So whos the chap playing bass?
The guys are all setting up their gear. Ben and Vic are on
guitar. Johnny is warming up his voice. Ricky walks in.
RICKY
Let the games begin!
Ricky opens the door to the rehearsal space and the bassist
try-outs begin. Its a younger looking rap rock juggalo kid
that definitely doesnt fit the vibe of The Relentless. The
guys all look at Ricky like What the fuck?!? Montage of
different bassists mixed with reaction shots of the guys.
Ricky is pacing trying to get a hold of someone on his cell.
The song plays continuously with the bassists riffing away.
(2) Older bar rocker. (3) Pop-punk kid. (4) Coachella indie
rocker. (5) Nerdy tech kid. (6) 80s rocker trying too hard.
LEO
Bollocks. Is that everyone?
RICKY
Was one more. Guess she flaked out.
VIC
She?
LILY
I didnt flake. I was busy.
RICKY
Guys, this is Lily.
JOHNNY
Lets see you play Cadence.
LILY
Youre fucking unsigned. Im not
playing along to a recording while
you guys sit there and stare at me.
LILY (CONTD)
Lets jam. See if we have
chemistry.
JOHNNY (SINGING)
We all bleed the same shade, never
again, the one afraid. What used to
tear me apart now is The Cadence of
My Heart now!
VIC
Sounds wicked!
LEO
Lily can ya give us a few minutes?
RICKY
Shes perfect! Damn Im good!
LEO
Mate shes just too hot. How we
gonna be in a band with her?
DYLAN
I reckon its going to be tough to
resist our primal urges.
LILY
You guys know I can hear you right?
LILY (CONTD)
How do you even know I like boys?
DYLAN
So youre a lesbian?
LEO
Dylan shut up.
JOHNNY
Lily you wanna join The Relentless?
JOHNNY (CONTD)
Raise your hand if you want Lily in
the band.
LILY
Got any shows booked?
RICKY
Right so yeah.. Ehm we got a few
things in the works. Got some calls
in, some demos out. Yknow its all
looking quite good actually. Think
the gigs will be coming in shortly.
LILY
You trying to convince me or
yourself?
Johnny, Leo, Vic, Dylan, Lily and Ricky walk up to the front.
JOHNNY
Motley Crue, Guns N Roses, Van
Halen all started here!
LEO
Mate The Doors used to be the
fucking house band!!!
18.
RICKY
Just dont get all bummed out if
they wont book us.
LILY
Yeah no worries well just get a
new manager.
The guys all laugh, except Ricky. They walk in the Whisky.
The band walks in. The WHISKY PROMOTER (heavyset guy) sits at
the center desk. The ASSISTANT PROMOTER is on a side desk.
RICKY
Were looking to get a show here.
Sent you our demo. The Relentless.
WHISKY PROMOTER
Oh yeah you guys are good! But
Were booked for the next 6 months.
DYLAN
So we got the gig yeah?
RICKY
This says we have to pre-sell this
entire load of tickets.
RICKY (CONTD)
It also says we have to personally
pay for all the ones we dont sell.
LEO
I just moved here from England. How
am I supposed to sell any tickets?
19.
WHISKY PROMOTER
Youre a local band. Grind it out.
LILY
Well we may live locally but were
not just some shit local band.
WHISKY PROMOTER
You signed? Got an album in stores?
VIC
I thought you liked our demo?
WHISKY PROMOTER
I only gamble on headliners.
JOHNNY
Were in.
The band and Ricky are all walking down the street.
LEO
Ricky, book as many local shows as
you can so we can get the word out.
Any shit hole. Well work for free.
RICKY
Thats for sure.
LILY
I gotta go to work. Ill sell some
tickets there. See ya guys tonight.
DYLAN
I bet you shes a stripper!
VIC
Johnny what do you think?
20.
JOHNNY
I think were The Relentless and in
8 weeks were sellin out The Whisky-
They turn the corner and Ricky bumps in to Mr. Capricorn who
is sitting on the sidewalk. He looks even more cracked out
than before and appears to be homeless.
MR. CAPRICORN
Hey buddy, Gimme a cigarette.
DYLAN
What the fuck you doing junkie?!
MR. CAPRICORN
The names good luck, so what the
fuck! I mean what the fuck ARE you
doing? Youre pre-selling tickets?
Like some stupid garage band?
JOHNNY
Pick up our tickets right now.
MR. CAPRICORN
Whatcha say? Whatcha say to me?
21.
JOHNNY
(nervous and spooked)
I said pick up those tickets.
MR. CAPRICORN
No. YOU pick em up Johnny boy.
LEO
What the hell is your deal Mister?
MR. CAPRICORN
It IS one hell of a deal Leo. Best
one in town-only one worth signing.
JOHNNY
Hes just some religious looney we
met at the liquor store. Lets go.
MR. CAPRICORN
Yeah, right on Johnny. Great. He is
sooo quick to judge! WOW.
Wonderful. Yeah. Because I thought
for a moment there that you guys
were all against that judgement
stuff, all the times people judged
you for how you look, how you
dress, for the music you listen to?
VIC
Whats your story man?
MR. CAPRICORN
My story isnt over yet Vic.
Vic laughs, breaks up the huddle and makes to walk walks away
with the other guys. Mr. Capricorn still smoking, watches
them walk away, and in spite of all the traffic noise and
hubbub he speaks quietly after them.
Although the guys cant possibly hear what he said, they turn
to look back at him as they DID hear him, from deep inside
themselves, they have no will left. Mr. Capricorn smiles
gently at the band as people are rushing by.
Johnny pauses, takes some tickets and walks back towards this
strange man. He hands him the tickets. Mr. Capricorn takes
the tickets, holding on to Johnnys hand - almost seductive
like a woman, then gently pulls Johnny towards him and
whispers close in his ear.
JOHNNY
Hello beautiful. Guess whos got a
show coming up at the Whisky?!
GRETCHEN
Im so proud of you baby!!!! Guess
who just put in an application to
get transferred to UCLA?!!
RESTAURANT BOSS
I told you dont come around here
again! Go now or I call police!
The show is over and the band is on stage breaking down their
gear. Ricky walks up on to the stage.
RICKY
After we turn in the ticket money,
were going to be completely broke.
DYLAN
What labels are coming to see us?
Ricky looks down at the ground and scratches his head. Vic
looks at Johnny for a reaction. Johnny is looking at Lily.
LEO
The show is in two days!!
JOHNNY
Lily you think we could catch a
shower and crash at your place?
LILY
About time you smelly fucks asked.
Johnny and Lily are passing out flyers for the show. People
dont seem interested. Johnny staples a flyer to a pole.
VIC
You must really love these guys.
ELIAS
Depends on the day of the week.
ELIAS (CONTD)
Im their record label.
VIC
Youre Akkadian Records?! Why are
you buying your own CDs then?
ELIAS
Cuz my assistant is sick tonight.
ELIAS (CONTD)
The album just came out today. The
higher we get on The Billboard
Charts, the bigger we look. In this
business, perception is reality.
VIC
Im in a band playing the Whisky
tomorrow. Think you could come?
Elias hands Vic a credit card as Vic hands him a demo. Elias
looks exhausted at the idea as he takes the demo.
ELIAS
Be careful what you ask for.
ELIAS (CONTD)
Know how many bands are in this
town trying to make it? Most cant
handle the truth about their
potential so they stay here, living
in denial, end up in their 40s
working at Guitar Center... Or
loading gear at the same clubs they
failed at when they were your age.
Vics hands are shaking as he gives Elias his bag of cds and
receipt. Elias walks out. Vic looks shook up by the reality.
JOHNNY
Look at this!!!
Johnny takes his phone and shows the place filled with fans.
KAT
You did it honey!! Have a great
show! I Hope Ricky films it for me!
JOHNNY
This never would have happened
without you Mom. Thanks for
believing in me. I love you.
Johnny waves bye and shuts the facetime off. The lights go
down. Johnnys demeanor instantly switches from a sweet son
to bona fide rockstar as he walks out on to the stage.
JOHNNY (CONTD)
YO LOS ANGELES HOW THE FUCK YOU
FEELING?! WE ARE THE RELENTLESS!!
The crowd cheers loud. The song kicks in and the vibe is
great. All of a sudden the crowd starts looking at their
phones and leaving. Ricky notices it and investigates.
27.
DYLAN
Whats happening?!
RICKY
Metallica just announced a surprise
set up the street at The Roxy.
LILY
Im gonna kill him.
RICKY
Who?
LILY
Metallica isnt playing the Roxy.
My ex-boyfriend Damien is playing
there. He did this to sabotage us.
DYLAN
Always some bullshit! Im done!
VIC
The owner of Akkadian Records is
here to see us!
DYLAN
Yeah right I bet Vic!
JOHNNY
Its really him. My favorite label.
Elias sees them having a meltdown, shakes his head and walk
outs of the Whisky. Dylan gives Johnny a look of attrition.
Whisky Promoter storms up on to the stage in fury.
WHISKY PROMOTER
This is the Whisky!! Show some
respect! Pay for those drum mics
and pack your shit up. Rookies.
LILY
Im not going in. Thats Damien.
LILY (CONTD)
He raped me the night I quit his
band.
JOHNNY
Why didnt you press charges?!?!
LILY
His dads the most powerful
attorney in Hollywood and connected
with a lot of scary, evil people.
JOHNNY
Fuck that!
LILY
The same family owns all the clubs
on the strip. Theyll ban us if we
cause trouble. Youre not in Ohio
anymore Johnny.
DYLAN
We should beat his ass right now.
RICKY
We cant. Lets just sleep it off.
DYLAN
Sleep it off? We just had the most
important night of our careers
ruined by some punk ass rich kid
and were not even doing anything
about it like a bunch of wankers!
Im getting a bottle and booking a
flight back to London. FUCK THIS!
Our camera zooms in on the logo with the B and the wings. A
slick, sinister older looking man sharply dressed, freshly
shaven and groomed steps out of the drivers side. Its Mr.
Capricorn looking totally transformed. A valet guy SCOTT runs
up to take Mr. Capricorns car and as he is giving Scott a
$100 tip, he is also speaking to the guys - not directing his
words to them - but in low, pleasant and normal
conversational tones, at the same time dealing pleasantries
with the valet. As he moves forward towards the guys, he
doesnt look at them to acknowledge them.
MR. CAPRICORN
Yes. Escapism. Right. That certain
part of everyone that needs to be
somewhere else to BE someone else,
yeah- (Thank You Scott) - yes,
that ancient need, that old
historic emptiness, that ceaseless
fuck it and fuck em spirit.
DYLAN
You got a problem old man?!
MR. CAPRICORN
A problem? No, I dont think so.
But I do have lots of solutions.
RICKY
Who the hell are you?!
MR. CAPRICORN
Use your imagination dude. Its not
what you feel, but what you see.
RICKY
(whispering)
The devil!
MR. CAPRICORN
Was it the car or my new wardrobe?
Little bit of both?
LEO
Yeah right. That devil worship crap
is all fake. Shock value tongue and
cheek marketing gimmicks.
Mr. Capricorn stops Leo a moment, puts his arm around Leos
shoulder and seems to be deeply concerned for Leo.
MR. CAPRICORN
Ya know Leo, how can I put this? I
dont think Vics bible hugging
mommy would agree with you one
little iota.
Leo and Vic look at him shocked. How did he know about his
mom? The guys all look at each other terrified and intrigued.
Mr. Capricorn suddenly breaks the spell and cheerfully says..
Johnny and Vic realize its the homeless guy from the liquor
store. They look at each other tripped out as they sit down.
JOHNNY
Are we on acid right now?
Mr. Capricorn puffs his cigar and gazes around the room. Hes
enjoying himself as if hes a tourist. Ricky reaches over and
touches him on the sleeve.
RICKY
Hey mate youre not allowed to
smoke in here.
MR. CAPRICORN
Go fuck yourself.
JOHNNY
You always smoke?
MR. CAPRICORN
Yep, and sometimes, I even burst in
to flames.
RICKY
Ok if youre for real, not some
kind of, I dont know. If youre
real then what do you need from us?
MR. CAPRICORN
Its what YOU need from me: Every
dream fulfilled, every desire met.
Although YOU dont get to have as
much fun since youre just the
manager.
32.
LEO
Guys you dont actually believe
this bullshit do you?
JOHNNY
Were just a local band. Why us?
MR. CAPRICORN
Why? Because I believe in you. You
moved here because you know what
youre capable of. So do I. Its
that simple Einstein.
JOHNNY
Yeah but Lucifer is all about
control.
MR. CAPRICORN
Lucifer? Whos Lucifer? Is he a
drummer?
JOHNNY
Come on stop shitting us man. We
cant offer that. Pop stars are who
influence the masses.
MR. CAPRICORN
Pop stars! Theyre so fucking
boring, plus I already have most of
them.
LEO
Yeah right. Gimme one pop example.
MR. CAPRICORN
Jay-Z - Empire State of Mind. The
lyric goes Jesus cant save you.
Life starts where the church ends.
How about his little protege Kanye.
I put him on the cover of Rolling
Stone, wearing a crown of thorns
like hes Jesus himself. Total
blasphemy. A nerdy kid with braces
from the midwest to the one and
only Kanye West. Winner of 21
Grammys. Thats more than The
Beatles, Neil Young and Elvis
combined.
(MORE)
33.
WAITRESS
Youre welcome Mr. Capricorn.
JOHNNY
Mr. Capricorn?
MR. CAPRICORN
Did you hear an echo?
RICKY
But why us?
MR. CAPRICORN
Rock & Roll! Heavy Metal! Because
you numb nuts glorify me with
pride. You wear me on your sleeve
and youre the most fun.
VIC
So whats your goal then?
MR. CAPRICORN
Fans of hard rock are the most
dangerous in the world. They have
the most passion. So as long as
they are fixated on me I can-
LEO
Whatever! Youre a fucking looney!
MR. CAPRICORN
Youre British. Ever seen Iron
Maiden? They fill stadiums of fans
singing along to songs like The
Number Of The Beast and named
their movie Flight 666. Van Halen
- Running With The DEVIL! Rolling
Stones - Sympathy for the DEVIL!
Motley Crue - Shout At The DEVIL!
(MORE)
34.
VIC
If that was all for real theyd
never put it out in the open.
Mr. Capricorn pulls out a one dollar bill and shows the
pyramid and eye on the back. We his red class ring with the
sigil of Baphomet on it.
MR. CAPRICORN
You see this pyramid and eye? Do
you know what that symbolizes?
JOHNNY
Illuminati.
MR. CAPRICORN
How about these words? Annuit
Coeptis.
JOHNNY
He favors our undertakings.
MR. CAPRICORN
Yes I do! And Novus Ordo-
JOHNNY
(interrupting)
New Order of the Ages.
MR. CAPRICORN
The best place to hide a secret is
MR. CAPRICORN
Johnny Be Good!
DYLAN
Im a believer. Now what?
MR. CAPRICORN
We perform a ritual together and
then I make you timeless icons.
JOHNNY
Whats the ritual?
MR. CAPRICORN
Just a simple ceremony really.
(beat) Human sacrifice.
JOHNNY
No fucking way.
MR. CAPRICORN
Oh come on. Well make it fun. It
can be a revenge kill.
LEO
Im not killing anyone.
JOHNNY
This is insane. Lets go.
MR. CAPRICORN
I guess someone else is going to
have to die then. Might want to
call your mother Johnny.
KAT
Johnny is everything alright?
JOHNNY
I dunno you tell me! Are you sick?
KAT
Did Grandma tell you?
JOHNNY
Did she tell me what? Mom tell me!!
KAT
They found some cancerous tumors in
my left breast.
KAT (CONTD)
The operation and treatment are
very expensive. I didnt tell you
cuz I knew itd keep you from-
JOHNNY
MOM!! We have to do something! How
much time do we have?
KAT
Let me go back to sleep. Its
important I get rest. Ill call you
tomorrow. I love you.
DAMIEN
Youre the singer for Lilys band
right? Bummer about tonight man.
Thats what happens when youre in
a band with a whore.
JOHNNY
Shut up.
DAMIEN
Mommy! Mommy! Youre in LA now bro.
Gotta quit crying to your mommy.
You sound like a little bitch.
JOHNNY
Ill break your face right now.
DAMIEN
How about I just fuck your moms
face? If shes half as cute as you,
that will be good enough for me.
Maybe swallowing my load will make
her feel better. (laughs)
MR. CAPRICORN
Thats the spirit.
DAMIEN
What are you faggots looking at?
You give your mom my number yet?
Johnny charges Damien and nails him in the face. The rest of
the band jumps in to grab him. Ricky runs to the drivers
seat and starts the engine. Damien tries to fight his way out
but doesnt stand a chance. They tie his hands up with a mic
cable. The camera zooms in as they connect the ends of the
mic cable together, symbolically plugging it in.
The van is parked alone. The guys are standing next to Mr.
Capricorn. There are two jugs of gasoline on the ground.
MR. CAPRICORN
Who would like to do the honors?
Johnny and Leo look at each other. They grab the jugs and go
pour gasoline all over the van. Vic looks nervous. Dylan has
a twisted grin on his face. Ricky is having a panic attack.
RICKY
I dont think I can do this.
DYLAN
I can.
Dylan takes the keys from Ricky, locks up the van and gives
Mr. Capricorn the keys. Mr. Capricorn hands Johnny a zippo.
MR. CAPRICORN
Gentlemen, you will all have the
chance to save Damiens life.
Johnny, go save your mothers life.
38.
Mr. Capricorn goes to hand Vic the keys. Vics hand trembles
and as he reaches for them, Johnny grabs Vics hand and holds
it down. Vic looks at Johnny in shock. Johnny looks at Vic.
Damien is banging on the windows in terror. Hes screaming
for his life. His hands are tied and cant get out.
JOHNNY
Let him burn.
MR. CAPRICORN
All of your desires will be
fulfilled. You will lead!
DYLAN
The fuck are you doing?!
JOHNNY
We moved out here to play music.
JOHNNY (CONTD)
Not God.
MR. CAPRICORN
True colors always fade under the
right light.
The van explodes. The band sees what happened and look at
each other in disbelief. Mr. Capricorn slowly claps.
Johnny knocks. Johnny, Dylan, Leo and Vic are all covered in
black soot. Lily opens the door and looks half-asleep.
LILY
What the fuck happened to you guys?
40.
The guys are all passed out. Sun beams in through the
windows. Vics phone starts ringing. He wakes up and answers.
VIC
Hello?
ELIAS
Hey dude this is Elias from
Akkadian Records.
VIC
Hey man! Thanks for coming to see
us. Sorry about our set.
ELIAS
That temper tantrum on stage was
amateur hour. But I listened to
your demo late last night.
ELIAS (CONTD)
The songs have been stuck in my
head all morning. They got real
potential. Can you guys come by my
office today at 3pm for a meeting?
VIC
Yeah man absolutely!
ELIAS
Text me everyones full legal names
and date of births before you head
this way.
LEO
Call Ricky, he needs to be there.
Lily we need to take your car.
LILY
Why? Wheres the van?
The band EYES OF BLACK walk out in to the lobby with Elias.
They are all giving him a hug. The Relentless are in awe of
them.
ELIAS
Big week ahead guys. The Gardens
sold out.
ELIAS
You guys hear about Damien Dillon?
LILY
What happened?
ELIAS
Found him dead, deep in the valley.
Fucked up scene.
LILY
What?!
ELIAS
Crazy how karma works out.
JOHNNY
What do you mean?
ELIAS
He was driving wasted last year and
killed 2 people, Vince Neil style.
LEO
I dont follow.
ELIAS
Before you were born, Vince drove
drunk to a liquor store. Crashed in
to another car during the Shout at
the Devil album cycle. The drummer
of Hanoi Rocks was riding shotgun
and died. The two people he hit
both got permanent brain damage.
Vince didnt even get a scratch.
LEO
Then what happened?
42.
ELIAS
He pleaded guilty but because he
was the singer of Motley Crue, he
only got two weeks in jail..
DYLAN
Thats mental.
ELIAS
Damien also got off without real
punishment, thanks to his father.
The boys look at each other with relief about the sacrifice.
ELIAS (CONTD)
Who knows, you may need his dad one
day. (beat) Anyway, lets talk
about this deal. Bands think once
youre on a label that everything
just falls in to place. Once youre
signed, the real struggle begins.
The world is watching and its do
or die. 86% of bands on record
labels still dont end up with a
real career.
JOHNNY
Theres no turning back for us.
ELIAS
Do any of you guys do hard drugs?
JOHNNY
Just drink and smoke a little pot.
ELIAS
Anyone romantically involved with
Lily?
JOHNNY
No.
LILY
Im not a fucking cliche. Christ.
ELIAS
You guys have a manager?
43.
LEO
Yeah, were just not sure where he
is right now.
ELIAS
He picked a hell of a meeting to
miss. The advance is $200,000.
VIC
Shouldnt we get an attorney to
look this over first?
Johnny pulls out a small swiss army knife from his keychain
and starts to cut his index finger.
VIC (CONTD)
The fuck are you doing?
ELIAS
Good to know were on the same
page. Lets go make a record!
Vic looks scared. Dylan, Lily and Leo all sign the contract.
The band takes a pic in front of the Akkadian Records sign.
LEO
We need to go out and celebrate!
LILY
Fuck I wanna rage but I promised my
work Id show up tonight.
DYLAN
Where do you work anyway?
LILY
Wouldnt you like to know.
44.
JOHNNY
So youre just not gonna tell us?
LILY
I think its best that way.
LEO
Where should we record?
DYLAN
Somewhere I can track real drums
with a great room sound! No rubbish
programmed bullshit.
VIC
We could just track the drums at a
studio and then do everything else
on my pro-tools rig to save money.
MR. CAPRICORN
Do not squander any aspect of our
debut album together you fucks.
JOHNNY
What are you talking about?
MR. CAPRICORN
You need to write and record in a
place thats in line with what
were creating here!
JOHNNY
Like what?
MR. CAPRICORN
Like my man Trent Reznor! Do you
know where Nine Inch Nails recorded
The Downward Spiral?
JOHNNY
Thats twisted. I dont need to be
in some morbid environment to
create great songs.
LEO
Agreed. Thats way too dark.
MR. CAPRICORN
Says the guys who essentially just
murdered someone by burning them to
death. Whats Lilys vote in this?
Im sure she isnt as much of a
pussy as the rest of you.
JOHNNY
Doesnt matter. Were a democracy.
DYLAN
I think hes right. Lets go for
the throat.
MR. CAPRICORN
Ah! Dylan knows what time it is.
Looks like the vote is split.
VIC
Im not down. So thats 3 of us,
majority rule.
JOHNNY (SINGING)
I dont know where this is going,
not sure if I can stop it!
ELIAS
Johnny you gotta sing it with
conviction. I dont believe you.
ELIAS (CONTD)
Its not convincing. What was the
darkest moment in your life? Go
back to it and pull it out of your
soul. Make the lyrics come alive so
the listener feels your experience.
46.
JOHNNY
Let him burn! For what he did! Yeah
Let him burn! Hail Mary hes better
off dead!
All the band members are pumped up. The engineer looks
disturbed and stops the track.
ELIAS
What are you doing?
ENGINEER
Hes singing about killing someone.
We cant track this.
ELIAS
I push the limits you push the
fucking space bar.
JOHNNY
This congregation of confrontation!
Surroundings dont define you! Upon
the fire, its burning higher! Only
actions can speak the truth!
ELIAS
Thats a chorus! Hit the bridge.
JOHNNY
I choose my fate. Its never too
late. Looking through the gates.
The devil awaits.
44 LATER 44
ELIAS
Guys got ideas for an album name?
47.
DYLAN
I was thinking Born to Rock.
ELIAS
Dylan thats a terrible idea.
DYLAN
Whys that?
LEO
Cuz its the cheesiest thing ever.
ELIAS
We need something timeless and
iconic that will make everyone
talk. Something controversial.
What would you say the album is
about in an interview?
JOHNNY
Believing in yourself and standing
up for yourself.
LEO
Independence from fear.
LILY
Indulgence instead of abstinence.
VIC
Self-realization.
ELIAS
All good answers. What are your
favorite album titles?
JOHNNY
Appetite for Destruction.
LEO
Let it Bleed.
LILY
Shout At The Devil.
DYLAN
And Justice For All.
VIC
Evil Empire.
JOHNNY
American Satan.
LILY
Thats hot.
ELIAS
Thats a fuckin hit.
The door flies open. Its Ricky. Hes jittery, tweaked out.
RICKY
Reckon we got an album name!
LEO
Ricky!!!!
ELIAS
Who are you?
RICKY
Im their manager.
JOHNNY
Where you been dude?!
RICKY
I had some soul searching to do.
RICKY (CONTD)
You know how it is.
ELIAS
Alright... So is everyone down?
LILY
I fucking love it.
LEO
Me too.
DYLAN
I as well.
ELIAS
Vic?
RICKY
Whats done is done mate.
49.
Vic looks down, rubs his thigh, avoids eye contact with Elias
VIC
Yeah. Im good with it.
ELIAS
Play your cards right and you got a
great career ahead of you.
RICKY
I cant wait to get out on the
road! Its gonna be crazy!
ELIAS
Remember man youre the manager,
not a roadie or the party guy.
RICKY
What are you getting at?
ELIAS
Separation of church and state.
RICKY
I may be a rookie but I was built
for this Elias. Trust me mate.
ELIAS
Let Em Burn 500,000 views in first
6 hours on YouTube. Not fuckin bad!
ELIAS (CONTD)
First tour is opening for Static
Sunrise. Its $100 a night, 30
minute set, playing first.
JOHNNY
Ha! I loved them in seventh grade.
LILY
Are they even still relevant?
ELIAS
Relevant enough for you to get in a
van and drive around the country.
SS TOUR MANAGER
Theres some kids here that bought
VIP tickets to meet you guys.
JOHNNY
Wait they bought your VIP tickets
to meet us? But were the openers?
SS SINGER
Yeah I know. Were the old band,
youre the young guys. Enjoy it
while it lasts. Go talk to them.
Johnny and Leo turn around. They see three young and very
cute girls waiting for them. They walk up to them.
LEO
Hey whats going on guys!
YOUNG GROUPIE 1
Oh my God!!! Can we party with you
guys after the show?
LEO
Its already happening. You ready
to have some fun after the show?
51.
JOHNNY
Nah Im good. Thats all you.
LEO
I respect that mate. You wanna go
warm up? Doors open in 10 minutes.
JOHNNY
Yeah lets do it.
49 LATER 49
The set is over. Johnny, Vic and Lily are taking pictures
with fans by the merch area. The Relentless still have a long
line of kids waiting to buy stuff. The other bands look at
them in jealousy as their lines only have a couple people.
Ricky is counting merch money next to a box of shirts.
JOHNNY
The other bands hate us already.
Envys an easy sin.
RICKY
We out sold every band tonight!
JOHNNY
I want to believe its only because
of our music.
RICKY
Just live the life man! This is it!
Well be able to afford hotel rooms
if these numbers keep up!
MICHELLE
I wanna fuck you.
LILY
Me First.
Lily bites her lip and looks over at Leo and Dylan. They all
make sinister eye contact and smile as she slides down
Michelles body and under the sheets.
MICHELLES MOTHER
MICHELLE!!!?? OPEN THIS DOOR!!!
JOHNNY
I dunno. Hold on.
MICHELLES MOTHER
OPEN IT!! IM CALLING SECURITY!
RICKY
Maam who are you looking for?
MICHELLES MOTHER
My daughter!! I know shes with you
guys! I saw her put a twitter tweet
out about being here!!
RICKY
No ones in here. Just us three.
MICHELLES MOTHER
Dont you take me for stupid!
MICHELLES MOTHER
MICHELLE?!
DYLAN
Oh shit is that your mom?
LEO
Her name is Madison not Michelle!
DYLAN
Oh right.
Leo looks at Dylan and shakes his head, then goes back to
work. Lily and Michelle are in the heat of the moment.
MICHELLES MOTHER
Open this door so help me God!!
MICHELLE
Im coming! Im cumming!
MICHELLES MOTHER
IM CALLING THE POLICE!!
Leo gets out of bed, runs to the door and opens it.
Michelles mother storms in. She sees her daughter in bed
with Lily and gives her the look of death.
Dylan and Leo panic and start grabbing all their stuff to
rush out the room. Lily grabs her clothes as she says..
LILY
You told me you were 20?!
MICHELLE
Mom calm down! God why do you have
to ruin everything cool!
The band frantically grabs all of their stuff from both hotel
rooms and scatters down the hall. Its a wild goose chase.
MICHELLES MOTHER
Were pressing charges for
statutory rape! My daughter was
seduced by a satanic lesbian last
night! Other band members were
having group sex in the bed next to
her! It was unholy and disgusting!
They took advantage of her-
MICHELLE
No one took advantage of me! It was
the best night of my life! The real
problem is my mom and dad dont
have sex anymore. And guess what
mom? The legal age of consent is
sixteen in Indiana!! Lily I fucking
love you!! Johnnys my hero!!!! THE
RELENTLESS FOREVER!!!!!!
JOHNNY
Im not. Swear on my mothers life.
KAT
Scans came back clear. Looks like
the surgery got it all, before it
had time to spread. I'm going to
keep going for check ups every 6
months, but I should be ok.
GRETCHEN
Thank you God!!!
KAT
Im going to hop in the shower and
get ready for tonight I cant wait!
The other bands are looking at the news frenzy. There are
fans, reporters and photographers all around Lily.
NEWS REPORTER
Now knowing that she was a minor,
do you regret your actions?
LILY
I didnt break the law and I
believe in sexual liberation. The
legal age of consent is sixteen
here in Ohio, in Indiana and in fu-
(BEEP) Washington DC! We are too
sexually oppressed as a nation
because of religion and how we pass
judgment on each other. This
country has more rape cases per
year and the highest firearm
homicide rate than anywhere in the
world! We must evolve! Prostitution
should be legalized and taxed!
(MORE)
56.
LILY (CONT'D)
It would make our country safer and
stronger! WE NEED LESS GUNS AND
MORE SEX! LESS WAR AND MORE MUSIC!!
RICKY
At least let us play tonight. This
is Johnny and Vics hometown!
SS TOUR MANAGER
Nah man. Youre off the tour. I
already called all the promoters.
We cant be guilty by association.
LEO
Thats pure shit! This has nothing
to do with that girl and her mom!
SS SINGER
Pack up your stuff, take your
cheesy devil flags and get the fuck
out of here. Youre done.
DYLAN
Have fun playing 500 capacity shit
holes for the rest of your life!
SS SINGER
Fuck you and your poser ass band!
Leo and Dylan go grab all of SSs guitars out of the racks
and start smashing them on the concrete. Kat, Johnny and
Gretchen pull up with them in the old station wagon. Vic,
Vics Mom, Vics Dad and Vics sister pull up behind them in
a minivan. Leo and Dylan take the last two guitars and throw
them in to SSs RVs windshield, completely shattering it.
SS TOUR MANAGER
Im calling Elias! You guys are
finished!
Kat, Gretchen and Vics family are in total shock. Leo and
Ricky walk up to them. Dylan is still taunting the band.
JOHNNY
What the hell is going on?
57.
LEO
Shows cancelled.
RICKY
I reckon this isnt the best first
impression of the band, but its a
pleasure to finally meet you all!
ELIAS
Yo whats good.
SS TOUR MANAGER
Elias we got a bit of an issue.
ELIAS ASSISTANT
I have five different promoters on
hold wanting to cancel their shows
because The Relentless arent on
the tour anymore.
ELIAS
WHAT?!
ELIAS
Tell me you didnt kick them off
the tour.
SS TOUR MANAGER
Thats what my guys wanted. What
was I supposed to do?
ELIAS
Use your fucking brain! I bet your
guys are going to want to get paid
at the rest of the shows but thats
not going to happen when half the
crowd want refunds.
SS TM
They fucked a seventeen year old!
58.
ELIAS
I dont care if they gang-banged
your sister and made you watch!
You dont go kicking bands off my
tours without talking to me first!
SS TOUR MANAGER
Well what should I do now?
ELIAS
Get a real job.
GRETCHEN
You have to drive straight back?
JOHNNY
Our labels having us shoot another
video and do a bunch of press to
setup the album. Wish I could stay.
GRETCHEN
Its gonna take awhile before I get
all the grants and loans for UCLA.
Im ok if you need your personal
freedom.. Ill just-
JOHNNY
Stop.
LEO
Alright lovers this train is
leaving! Come with us Gretchen!
GRETCHEN
God I wish.
ELIAS
Best thing that coulda happened was
you getting us kicked off that
tour. Nice work Lily.
LILY
Really?
ELIAS
No more playing clubs in a van.
Were going straight to theatres in
a bus. The hype is crazy out there.
The guys all look at each other and freak out with
excitement. HAWK (50s, biker looking bad ass) walks in.
ELIAS (CONTD)
I want you guys to meet your new
tour manager, Hawk.
RICKY
Hold on here. Thats my gig.
ELIAS
No, youre the bands manager
Ricky. Your ass should be in an
office behind a desk.
ELIAS (CONTD)
Hawks been doing this 20 years.
Hell run security and make sure
promoters arent ripping us off.
RICKY
Ok fine but Im still going.
HAWK
Lot of heat out there. Got a
feeling were all in for a ride.
LEO
Why would Elias have us booked here
on the day our album comes out?
RICKY
Probably just the way the venue
availabilities worked out.
HAWK
Nah theres always a method to his
madness. Its chess, not checkers.
This shit is the best press you can
get and it dont cost a penny.
KANSAS PROMOTER
They say if no ones hating then
you aint making an impact!
Congrats on yalls album release!
Im loving the record!
JOHNNY
Lets tear the fucking house down.
KANSAS PROMOTER
About that.. Uhm, unfortunately the
county pressured the venue in to
shutting the show down.
HAWK
That doesnt fall under an Act of
God. You gotta pay out of pocket.
The full guarantee.
JOHNNY
Nah its all good. Get us next
time. You dont deserve to lose
your ass tonight. Not your fault.
DYLAN
Well shit! Where can we celebrate
our fucking album release?
KANSAS PROMOTER
Really only got one bar in town
thats worth a shit.
61.
VIC
I think we should keep driving.
LEO
I reckon Vics right.
LILY
No way. Tonight is our night.
JOHNNY
Lets go get some drinks.
The band and Hawk walk in, look around at the very redneck
crowd and go to order drinks. Its obvious they stick out
like a sore thumb. They get a round of shots.
HAWK
I gotta piss. Grab me a club soda
and try not to stare at anyone.
LILY
Well this should be interesting.
LEO
Who cares where we are. All that
matters is that were all together!
JOHNNY
Damn right. I want you guys to know
how grateful I am for all of you.
DYLAN
Same here mate. I know Im a hot
head but thanks for putting up with
me and letting me play with you.
VIC
We would never have the sound we do
without your drumming. For real.
LEO
And wed never have met if it
wasnt for Ricky! To our incredible
journey together!
LILY
To American Satan bitches!!!
62.
They all scream and cheer! They are on top of the world. FIVE
REDNECKS that look like they are from the protesters at the
show come up to the bar. Theyre drinking pint glasses.
REDNECK 2
Well look who it is.
REDNECK 1
The devil loving faggots!
REDNECK 3
And the whore of Babylon!
JOHNNY
Hey man we dont want any trouble.
REDNECK 3
Then you shoulda kept driving boy.
RICKY
Guess were not in LA anymore.
LEO
Were just trying to have a drink
and well be on our way.
REDNECK 1
Youre leaving now. Right now So
help me God!
VIC
Guys lets just get out of here.
LILY
Fuck that. Were going get drunk in
your shitty little bar and theres
nothing you can do about it.
REDNECK 3
Shut your mouth you stupid bitch.
JOHNNY
Thats enough!
REDNECK 1
Listen to me you make-up wearing
faggot. Walk out the front door
before I drag you out.
LILY
Fuck you, redneck piece of shit.
63.
JOHNNY
THATS ENOUGH!
VIC
Johnny come on dude lets leave!
REDNECK 2
But before you leave beaner, make
me some guacamole!
HAWK
Apologize for that racism or Ill
knock your teeth down your throat.
All 5 of you fuckin clowns.
DYLAN
White trash fucking pigs!
Johnny sees Redneck 1 pull out a truck stop knife and flip
open the blade. Johnny grabs a large piece of broken glass
from the ground and jabs it in to Redneck 1s neck. He nails
it right in his jugular. Blood gushes everywhere. Redneck 1
rolls on to his back and grabs his neck to try to stop the
bleeding. Lily stands over top of him and leans down.
LILY
Wheres your God now?
LILY (CONTD)
Die slow bitch.
NEWS ANCHOR
Los Angeles based heavy metal band
The Relentless were involved in a
brutal bar fight that ended with
one man dead and several injured.
Meanwhile, their album American
Satan was released today and is
the #1 trending topic on Twitter
and teenagers around the world are
praising the group. Their record
label just put up 1.5 million
dollars for the singers bail. We
have the Akkadian Records CEO live
on the air with us to comment.
The broadcast goes split screen between Elias and the anchor.
ELIAS
I feel terrific. How do you feel?
NEWS ANCHOR
Arent you concerned with the
message this band is spreading?
ELIAS
Have you listened to the album and
read the lyrics?
NEWS ANCHOR
I have not, but it seems that there
is no shame in the death of-
ELIAS
Their songs didnt cause what
happened at that bar, closed-minded
hateful people are what caused it.
NEWS ANCHOR
But what about the altercation that
lead to a loss of life?
65.
ELIAS
It was self-defense. Unfortunately
it ended with a death but thats
the risk one takes when they
physically assault someone.
NEWS ANCHOR
Well its up to a jury to decide if
it was self-defense or not.
ELIAS
Really? Had no idea. Thanks buddy!
NEWS ANCHOR
Well what is YOUR plan now that
your singer isnt allowed to leave
the state while he awaits trial?
ELIAS
I thought youd never ask! The plan
is to build the biggest hard rock
festival this part of middle
America has ever seen, where
freethinkers gather from all over
this beautiful country and
congregate in Kansas to celebrate
the release of American Satan,
shoving it right up the proverbial
asses of all the bigots until
theyre shitting pentagrams. Then
well donate a portion of the
profits to charity and start
planning for the next town.
(B-ROLL ALREADY SHOT) Diehard rock, punk and metal fans come
in by the thousands. We see Save A Breast and FUCK Cancer
tents at the festival grounds with fans supporting the
charities. The band plays to a massive crowd, huge response.
Johnny, Lily, Leo and Vic finish posing with fans for
pictures. Lily walks on to the bus with a female groupie. As
the bus door closes, the guys look at each other.
LEO
I reckon its time we tell Lily.
66.
JOHNNY
He hasnt even shown himself since
we made the record. Our album and
live show got us here with the help
of the press. Im not a puppet.
LEO
Yeah but you heard Hawk. Us being
in Kansas the day the album came
out cant be a coincidence. You
think Elias is in league with him?
VIC
How do we even start that convo?
Until that fool morphs in to
something Im not buying it. Lily
wears the devil stuff for fashion.
Maybe shes his daughter! Ha!!
MR. CAPRICORN
Or maybe Ive been stuck here in
Kansas rigging a jury to make sure
your best friend doesnt spend the
rest of his life in jail? Not so
funny is it anymore Vic? Maybe
Elias and Lily have known each
other a lot longer than you think?
Maybe I give way too much of a shit
about reviving rock music by any
means necessary? Or maybe you guys
are so desperate to become rock
stars that your ego caused your
brain to hallucinate me? So many
questions, so few clues. You want
to be the future, you gotta pay
your dues. More inspiration to sing
the fucking blues.
The band, Hawk, Kat and Elias walk out of the courthouse.
Fans and press swarm them with cameras and microphones. Its
a media frenzy. A REPORTER is speaking in to the camera.
67.
REPORTER
Verdict is not guilty, citing the
stand your ground law which states
that a person may use deadly force
in self-defense when faced with a
reasonable perceived threat.
JOHNNY
God Bless America.
The band and Ricky are walking down the street high on life.
LEO
Can you lads believe it!
DYLAN
Straight up made legal history!
We are fucking raging tonight!
LILY
Lets go party at my old work. Been
through enough together. Time to
show you. Ricky come with me. Its
at Mulholland and Laurel Canyon.
Lily waves a taxi down. Ricky follows her and looks back at
the guys with a mischievous smile that he cant contain.
Lily opens the door. Ricky is next to her with the look of
lust on his face. The guys walk in. The interior is Gothic
Victorian with a slight circus tinge.
68.
JOHNNY
What the hell is this place?!
LILY
The den of iniquity.
VIC
Is this a brothel?
LILY
We prefer bordello.
DYLAN
Are you one of the girls?!
LILY
Fuck no. Im the madam. Nobody
touches me in this place. (beat)
LILY (CONTD)
Unless I want them to.
JOHNNY
Whats with that painting of
Baphomet?
LILY
Awesome right? This is where the
elite come to play in private. The
occult stuff is a big part of the
theme.
LEO
Ricky are you on coke?
RICKY
Mate its proper fucked. I love it.
LILY
I told the ladies you guys have all
access tonight. Make it count boys.
69.
JOHNNY
Ill get myself in trouble here.
Im gonna go crash at my moms.
LILY
Oh fuck off. Were celebrating!
VIC
Can you hook up some psychedelics?
Ricky cuts up more lines on the black marble sink with BLOW
GIRL 1 & 2 on each side of him.. He is out of his mind. The
girls look at him like a little school boy as he rambles.
RICKY
Im gonna put you two in the next
music video! You should come on
tour and be stage dancers! Shows
are getting bigger! Everything is
bigger! Im steering the ship! Its
all fucking brilliant!
BLOW GIRL 1
Sounds fun. What can you pay us?
RICKY
Ill put you on a weekly salary! Or
you guys want cash?! $1000 a day?!
BLOW GIRL 2
$1000 a day sounds good to me baby.
BLOW GIRL 1
How about we confirm that offer
right here?
70.
RICKY
Its fucking confirmed alright! I
need to introduce you to the man
himself. You two should be the
biggest models in the world!
BLOW GIRL 1
Who are you talking about?
RICKY
Oh come on ladies! His portrait is
on the wall out there!
Ricky does another huge line and rubs powder on his gums.
Hes starting to turn red and looks over the edge.
BORDELLO GIRL 2
Save some for us.
BORDELLO GIRL 3
I want my turn.
LEO
Everyone is getting a proper
fucking ride on this train!
DYLAN
Thats it. Take every drop. Just
like that. Just like that! Yeah.
Candles are lit. The walls are all red. The room screams lust
and sin. Johnny sits down on the large bed with black sheets
Lily grabs a needle and some heroin from the stand next to
the bed and prepares it. She takes her shirt off, only
wearing a bra. Johnny sets his phone down next to him.
LILY
Just a taste ok?
71.
Lily ties a rope around her arm and tests the end of the
needle by spraying a little bit out, then hands it to Johnny.
JOHNNY
What do I do?
LILY
Its ready. Just shoot it in me.
JOHNNY
You sure?
LILY
Do I look it?
LILY (CONTD)
Ahhh. So good. Take your shirt off.
JOHNNY
Cant I just smoke it instead?
LILY
This is the best way. Trust me.
Johnny takes his shirt off. Lily ties a rope around his arm.
JOHNNY
Dont tell the guys I did this.
LILY
(smiling)
Of course not. Youre our leader.
Johnnys arm is ready. Lily runs her finger down his vein,
tests the end of the needle then hands it to Johnny.
JOHNNY
Can you just do it for me?
LILY
Its your first time. You want to
remember it as your own freewill.
Embrace it. Pull the trigger.
JOHNNY
Oh my God...
JOHNNY (CONTD)
How does it feel so good..
LILY
Were just getting started.
JOHNNY
Did I ever tell you how much I love
the way you smell?
LILY
Did I ever tell you how bad Ive
wanted to taste you ever since I
joined your band?
JOHNNY
Lily no..
LILY
Say it louder.
JOHNNY
We shouldnt do this.
LILY
But thats what makes it so good.
LILY (CONTD)
I want you inside me.
Johnny closes his eyes, grabs her back and thrusts. He enters
Lily. She throws her head back, looks to the ceiling and
smiles. We see a shot from above looking down at her face.
LILY (CONTD)
Fuck me.
73.
JOHNNY
It feels too good. Whats
happening.
LILY
(moaning)
Magic.
JOHNNY
Im gonna cum.
LILY
I know baby.
JOHNNY
I cant do this.
LILY
I want it inside me. All of it.
JOHNNY
Lily...
LILY
Shoot it in me...
They both have an orgasm. Its explosive but the vibe screams
of darkness. The candles all around the room are flickering
and giving off black smoke. Gretchen drops the call.
Leo, Dylan and Johnny are all in the living room watching the
news on the TV in shock referencing the killings.
TV REPORTER
This stand your ground epidemic has
spread nationwide and is being
directly linked to The Relentless
and their album entitled American
Satan. Hundreds of cases in 27
different states have already been
reported as of this morning.
MR. CAPRICORN
How does it feel boys?
JOHNNY
I wont endorse the violence.
MR. CAPRICORN
Yes you will, because thats how
this works. Your mom is cancer free
living in a nice new house that an
album called American Satan paid
for. So Im afraid I have to stand
my ground on this one.
75.
JOHNNY
We have to stop the killing.
MR. CAPRICORN
Theres no turning back. Were
changing the world and youre our
mascot. Its cathartic. Try to
enjoy it. Youre going to be on CNN
tonight. Elias will call you in the
next hour with the details.
LEO
How come no other bands ever had to
do something so insane?
MR. CAPRICORN
Dont blame me for the zeitgeist.
JOHNNY
What?
MR. CAPRICORN
Sanity is relative to the times.
Today, this is what it takes to cut
through the noise, become iconic,
influence and change society! In
1969 we put Aleister Crowley on the
cover of Sgt. Peppers and wrote on
it Welcome The Rolling Stones!
ALEISTER CROWLEY! Back then that
was beyond insane! Six months later
The Stones released an album called
Their Satanic Majestic Request with
The Beatles faces hidden in the
cover! But people didnt even catch
on. A shame really.
JOHNNY
Why us?
MR. CAPRICORN
Youre the first Ive done a deal
with this century! All these shit
indie rock bands that look like
math tutors. Hasnt been one damn
group I could do something big with
since smart phones came out. If I
told Zeppelin in the late 60s what
Apple would end up doing to the
world theyd have thought I was
just some looney.
76.
JOHNNY
How do we even know youre fucking
real? And what does Apple have to
do with anything?
MR. CAPRICORN
Oh so now we have a skeptic among
us? How much did Apple put as the
official price of their very first
computer? Look it up for us Leo.
Leo takes out his phone and looks it up. We see the Apple 1
Newspaper Ad from 1976. The price is $666.66
LEO
It was $666.
MR. CAPRICORN
The forbidden fruit with a bite
taken out of it. Great logo eh? How
about the first three numbers of
the zipcode in Topeka Kansas where
I made you guys icons?
LEO
666. Holy shit.
MR. CAPRICORN
I prefer unholy shit. Johnny maybe
its time to tell Lily whats
really going on with this band..
(beat) after you fuck her again.
Johnny heads for the front door and runs out of the house.
LEO
How you know he had sex with Lily?
MR. CAPRICORN
The same way I know Ricky is laying
on the bathroom floor. The cardinal
sin in my book is stupidity. Now
hes officially a deadbeat manager.
LEO
RICKY!!! WAKE UP!!!!! NOOOO!!!!!!!
KAT
Are you ok?! Whats going on?
JOHNNY
I need you to call Gretchen. She
wont answer my calls or texts.
KAT
She was here this morning. Did you
really cheat on her?
JOHNNY
Here?! In the house?!
KAT
She wanted to surprise you. She
moved here and transferred to UCLA.
KAT (CONTD)
Johnny why would you do that?
Gretchen is such a special girl. I
would do anything to have someone
like that in my life. Being lonely
is the worst thing in the world.
Johnny looks at his call log and sees Gretchens name was on
an answered call. He looks at his phone wallpaper, its a
picture of him and Gretchen. He stares at it in deep regret.
The picture goes away as an incoming call from Elias appears.
He sets the phone down on the dresser, takes out his heroin
kit, locks the door and shoots up. His eyes become heavy.
Elias calls again. The phone is vibrating. He nods out.
VIC
Steve Jobs said dropping acid was
one of the most important things he
did in his life.
ELIAS (O.C.)
Vic you gotta go on CNN in a few
hours. You and Lily are the only
ones I can find. Dont be late.
Lily and Vic sit in interview chairs with LARRY KING. Vic is
tripping. Lily has had a few drinks.
LARRY KING
Two members of heavy metal group
The Relentless are here to comment
on the current stand your ground
epidemic happening around the US.
The copy cat killers appear to be
diehard fans of the band. Are you
for or against whats happening?
79.
LILY
Our album name embodies it. Satan
represents vengeance instead of
turning the other cheek and so does
this country. We didnt respond to
9/11 with peace and prayer. We
responded by doing everything we
could to make sure those people
never hurt us again. Thats what
our fans are doing to their
predators, in self-defense.
LARRY KING
So a kid being thrown up against a
locker in school and choked by a
bully warrants death?
LILY
Its a threat to life. In God we
trust doesnt seem to be working.
American Satan represents vital
existence, not spiritual pipe
dreams.
LARRY KING
Vic what are your thoughts on the
violence? Do you agree with your
band mate and whats happening?
VIC
What is happening is a reflection
of our culture and where we are as
a society. Its both fascinating
and scary. Power of music.
LARRY KING
So do you agree or disagree?
VIC
There are more dimensions to our
consciousness that need to be
healed and explored. I believe not
everything is a yes or no, right or
wrong answer. Thank you. Im gonna
go lie down now.
The band, Hawk and Elias are all dressed very respectably.
There are candles, flowers and pictures of Ricky and a small
group of people there. Leo is giving a speech in tears.
80.
LEO (CRYING)
Ricky was the best friend you could
ever ask for. Without him by my
side, I wouldve never had the
confidence in myself to follow my
dreams. Every time I touch my
guitar.. Every time our music is
played. He will live on forever.
ELIAS
In honor of Ricky, I think we keep
the train rolling full speed ahead.
Thats what hed have wanted right?
ELIAS
Its time for the world tour.
Youre icons now. The controversy,
sex, power, fame, is all part of
the ride. Dont get lost in it. And
lay off the fuckin drugs.
Lily watches Johnny with other girls and enjoys it. Johnny
watches Lily with other girls. They swim in lust and excess.
Leo looks distraught as Dylan is pounding bottles of booze,
doing lines and getting wild with groupies. Leo is trying to
mask his sorrow with partying but its not working.
HAWK
Time for Australia. No busses go
through the outback. Gotta fly to
every city. Early morning flights.
HAWK
Japanese fans are the most
maniacal. Theyll know where were
staying before we do.
LEO
Ricky promised me when we were 13
wed sell out Wembley together. I
shouldnt have let him out of my
sight that night. Mate This isnt
how it was supposed to end up!
JOHNNY
Dont carry that guilt.
Johnny walks in the front door with his luggage looking like
an absolute train wreck. Kat is on the couch, looks at him in
terror and goes to help him with his bags.
KAT
Theyre only giving you four days
off before the US tour?
JOHNNY
Mom I swear Im done with it.
JOHNNY
I cant use anymore.
83.
Johnny turns more red and dry heaves. Hawk calls Elias.
ELIAS
We cant risk lives in the crowd.
HAWK
What do you want me to do?
ELIAS
Shoot him up and bring him home.
Vics on his way to the stage as his dad and sister walk up.
She runs and jumps to hug him.
VIC
Dad!
VICS DAD
We wanted to come surprise you. Im
sorry about Ricky. How deep are you
in to drugs? Be honest with me.
VIC
Wheres mom?
VICS DAD
She refused to come. Says youre
doing the devils work and she
wont condone it.
VIC
Dad what if I told you the devil
was real?
84.
VICS DAD
Son come on. I know its part of
your image but cut it out.
Vic looks at his dad like he wants to tell him the truth but
he knows he wont take it seriously.
VIC
Sometimes I think I was happier
before we ever got signed. It was
innocent and fun then... Now its..
I dont know what it is anymore..
VICS DAD
Its a business.
VICS SISTER
Leo! Can I come backstage tonight?
VIC
No.
JOHNNY
This is gonna be our last song so
lets make it count. I want that
pit looking like an act of God. All
you in the front, I want to see
bodies flying off this stage. Get
up here! Lets go!
The band starts playing Let Him Burn. Its absolute chaos.
Huge mosh pits break out, crowd surfing and stage dives.
HAWK
Maam you cant be back here.
ROCKER MOM
I bought VIP tickets for my
daughter to meet the band.
HAWK
Sorry, the meet and greet ended
hours ago. Need you to step back.
ROCKER MOM
Im not talking about that one. I
want her to go on the bus.
ROCKER DAUGHTER
JOHNNY!! WAIT!!
HAWK
I dont think thats the best idea.
ROCKER MOM
Look. I know what time it is.
Tonight is a bonding experience
with my daughter. Her dream is to
lose her virginity to Johnny.
ROCKER DAUGHTER
Im 18 and Im ready.
HAWK
No cameras or phones.
Rocker daughter hands Hawk her phone and sprints for the bus.
Rocker mom hands Hawk her phone. Hawk looks at her confused.
ROCKER MOM
How bout we slam some shots and
have some fun ourselves?
HAWK
Ive been sober longer than your
daughters been alive.
86.
Leo is taking xanax and washing it down with red wine. Rocker
Daughter is in awe of being on the bus and heads to the back
lounge where she sees Johnny setting up his drugs. Johnnys
caught off guard, leaps and scrambles to put the dope away.
ROCKER DAUGHTER
I want you to take my virginity.
ROCKER DAUGHTER
When I play with myself, the only
thing that gets me off is you.
She goes to grab his crotch. Johnny moves her hand away and
tries to resist. She drops to her knees and unzips his jeans.
As Johnny leans his head back, he closes his eyes and says..
JOHNNY
Do what thou wilt.
ROCKER MOM
Can I fix myself a drink?
DYLAN (SINGING)
I am the krelley man, doing all the
the krell that I can, I can!
ROCKER MOM
I hope youre ready to share!
DYLAN (SINGING)
I am just another bloke! Gonna fuck
a cougar and do a little more coke!
LILY
Hi darling. You finding God on the
back of a tour bus?
LILY (CONTD)
Its just so fucking good isnt it?
HAWK
Vic gotta wrap it up man. Its a
long drive tonight. Lets go.
VIC
Its just a name in ink. Every fan
deserves this. Without them, there
is no long drive tonight. Why do
they care so much for my signature
anyway? Do you care Hawk?
VICS SISTER
Vic can I at least go on the tour
bus tonight? Whats the big deal?
Lily and Johnny walk out from the back as theyre both
putting on their clothes. Rocker daughter walks out behind
them and has a look of terror on her face as she hears her
mom moaning.
ROCKER DAUGHTER
Mom??
She goes to the middle bunk and slides open the curtain.
Dylan is fucking her mother. Hawk and Vic step on to the bus
as rocker daughter screams..
HAWK
You both gotta go. Now! Bus is
leaving. Take the drama outside.
Rocker mom rolls out of the bunk. Hawk hurries over and gives
them their phones.
DYLAN
Fucking ell! I was almost there.
ELIAS
I confirmed an offer for us to
headline Hellfest California.
LILY
Fuck yes!!!
89.
JOHNNY
Thats incredible!! Where are the
rest of the guys?
ELIAS
Theyre all very upset right now.
ELIAS (CONTD)
I canceled the rest of the tour.
LILY
WHAT? THATS BULLSHIT ELIAS!
ELIAS
Did you guys fuck a teenage virgin
yesterday?
ROCKER MOM
HE RATHER WATCH THE GAME THAN TRY
TO GET ME OFF!!! WHY DONT YOU TELL
HIM SOME DETAILS ABOUT HOW GOOD
JOHNNY FELT INSIDE OF YOU?!!?!
ROCKER DAUGHTER
FUCK YOU!! I HATE YOU!!!!
ELIAS
Do not talk to anyone about last
night. You never met them.
JOHNNY
Its my fault. I was doped up and
took his daughters innocence just
cuz I could. Just another stupid
night on tour. She doesnt have a
father anymore because of me!
LILY
Why is the tour canceled?!
ELIAS
Youre both completely strung out
on smack. Im not risking losing
you guys. I want you go to a
kundalini healer in Malibu where
you can detox.
LILY
Fuck that! I dont have a problem
getting on stage! And Im not going
to some dumb ass hippie retreat.
JOHNNY
Lily wait!
ELIAS
I promised your mom Id make this
happen. Youre lucky to have her.
JOHNNY
Ill stop right now. I promise.
Ill go to the rehab place too.
ELIAS
Keep an eye on Lily tonight.
MR. CAPRICORN
You always crawl back like that?
Mr. Capricorn sits down with a drink. Johnny sees his ring.
91.
JOHNNY
What are you talking about?
MR. CAPRICORN
On stage ritual.
JOHNNY
I wont do it.
MR. CAPRICORN
Rest of the band already said yes.
Its a democracy remember? Do your
part, then take a year off, spend
time with that lovely mother of
yours and work on a new album.
Bullying rates are dropping all
over the earth. Were changing the
world here. You should be proud.
JOHNNY
I didnt start this band to promote
killing people and ruining the
lives of others. Im done with it.
MR. CAPRICORN
Religion separates humanity. Music
brings people together. You are an
icon now. In God we trust? Where
did that get us? More lives have
been lost because of religious
conflict than any other reason. We
are all our own Gods. If we want
answers, we must look inward, not
to the sky! We can fuck whoever
gives the mating call. We can
destroy whoever tries to hurt us.
We can do as we wish to our own
bodies. Our carnal desires are not
to be suppressed. They are to be
liberated!
(MORE)
92.
JOHNNY
I wont have the karma or the blood
on my hands. You dont own me. I
have my freewill.
MR. CAPRICORN
Yes you do. Maybe you should use it
to stop being a junkie and tell
Lily the truth about me and you.
Tell Gretchen too. Be a man.
Mr. Capricorn knocks his ring four times on the table, then
stands up and walks away. Johnny looks at his phone and sees
all his texts have been read by Gretchen but no replies. He
sends another text Im begging you. Please come here.
Johnny sees the three dots that shes typing. Lily is the
love of your life. Goodbye. Johnny stands up, heads to the
front and walks up the stairs. People are staring at him. He
hears Vic and Leo talking. He turns the corner to listen.
VIC
It was selfish to jeopardize us
over Lily and the needle. Ive
always looked up to him since we
were little kids. I cant believe
what hes become.
LEO
Either can I mate. I moved here
because of his talent but also his
character. Now look at him..
Johnny turns around so that they dont see him and goes up
stairs. He starts to have a panic attack. He sees Lily and
Dylan making out in the other direction. His stomach drops.
He feels total betrayal and rejection. He runs in to the
bathroom and locks himself in the stall.
COLLEGE DRUGGIE 1
Our Psych professor told us thats
how tolerance gets compromised.
93.
COLLEGE DRUGGIE 2
You can literally overdose. They
tested morphine on rats in a
specific setting, then when they
changed location to a place that
was less comfortable, they died.
They take their bumps and walk out of the bathroom. Johnny
knows what he heard is not a coincidence. We hear his heart
beat loud and fast. He looks around the bathroom stall and
focuses on how morbid and disgusting it is. He tries to stand
up but falls.. His pupils become extremely small. We hear his
heart beat slowing down throughout the actions. He takes out
his phone and dials 911 but it falls in to the toilet. He is
flat on his back. His eyes close. We hear his heart beat stop
as its replaced by music being played overhead and
background chatter of people laughing and partying. We see a
POV from floating above Johnnys body. Everything becomes
bright white and then pitch black.
The black screen begins to fill with news articles and images
of Johnny with headlines like Johnny Faust found dead of an
overdose. Another incredible talent wasted to drugs. The
voice of The Relentless silenced by Mr. Brownstone. When
The Musics Over. Heroin wins again.
MR. CAPRICORN
Pardon me please.
The door shuts behind him. He looks down at Johnny and begins
to speak as if mocking a sermon.
Mr. Capricorn kneels down and opens his medical case. As hes
preparing an adrenaline needle, he changes his tone and says
GRETCHEN
Welcome back from the dead. Youre
officially a living cliche now.
Tell us how it feels Johnny Faust?
JOHNNY
Gretchen?! What is this?! Whats
happening? Why are you here?!
GRETCHEN
Because apparently I still care
about a cheating, devil-
worshipping, heroin addict
ex-boyfriend. You overdosed.
JOHNNY
Jesus..
GRETCHEN
Lily and I found you in the
bathroom. Some old guy told us you
were in there.
JOHNNY
Wait what? Where is she?
GRETCHEN
Shes being questioned by the cops.
KAT
Johnny!!
GRETCHEN
Im gonna go. I hope you can find
yourself again. The real you.
KAT
Gretchen honey you cant stay
around for a bit longer?
GRETCHEN
Ill pray for Johnny.
JOHNNY
Im gonna get clean! I love you!
JOHNNY (CONTD)
I gotta get her back.
KAT
You will. Lets get you in rehab.
JOHNNY
How are you doing?
96.
KAT
I finally met someone. We rescued a
little dog from the animal shelter
together. Lets all do dinner when
youre back on your feet?
ELIAS
Johnny look at you dude. This isnt
the kid I signed.
ELIAS (CONTD)
Being a rock star is the
intersection of who you are and who
you want to be. Youre holding the
key to your own destiny. Its time
you start looking for the lock.
GURUDEV
Welcome. I am thankful you have
chosen to heal with me.
JOHNNY
Thank you for having me.
GURUDEV
This is going to be a very
difficult process. You must
surrender yourself and trust in
Kundalini. Theres great darkness
surrounding your physical, mental
and spiritual planes of existence.
JOHNNY
What do the sanskrit sounds mean?
GURUDEV
Birth. Life. Death. Rebirth. Deep
in to this meditation, youll start
to open your ajna chakra, where
intuition and imagination come
from. It is your third eye. You
will gain clairvoyance.
JOHNNY
Can your third eye allow you to see
like... beyond your regular vision?
GURUDEV
It allows you to experience
different spiritual dimensions
without leaving your body. Your
eyesight only lets you see the
world through limiting beliefs, so
your reality is just a fraction of
what is really there. Your third
eye does not have such limitations.
PRESS INTERVIEWER
Johnny youve remained silent about
all the controversy thats helped
lead to your success. Can you tell
us something?
JOHNNY
Its sad the only two things that
touch people as hard as music and
love.. are sex and violence.
HAWK
Were on in three minutes. Lily
still isnt here.
JOHNNY
Can we push our start time back?
HAWK
Theres no way. County has a hard
curfew. Theyll shut us down. Turn
in to Woodstock 99 chaos.
Mr. Capricorn walks up With Kat around his arm. They smile
and kiss, both wearing all access laminates on their necks.
KAT
Johnny! This is who I was telling
you about. Samael meet my son.
Johnny sees Mr. Capricorns arm around his mom and his ring
right below her breast. Vic, Leo and Dylan look in shock to
Johnny. Mr. Capricorn puts his hand out to shake Johnnys.
MR. CAPRICORN
Hey Johnny! Congratulations on all
your success! Great festival!
Johnny fills with fury, contains his rage and firmly says..
JOHNNY
Hawk escort my mom to the
soundboard.
KAT
I want to watch from the stage!
JOHNNY
Mom go now!
Hawk takes his mom off the stage. Johnny watches her leave.
JOHNNY (CONTD)
How fucking dare you!
MR. CAPRICORN
I.. fucking dare you! To hold up
your end of the deal. Kill on stage
tonight. Then Ill leave her alone.
The American Satan banner drops down. The crowd goes crazy.
The lights go down. The crowd is chanting RE-LENT-LESS
Johnny and Vic realize its the homeless man they met when
they first moved to LA. They look at each other in shock.
DYLAN
Were The Relentless. Do it.
JOHNNY
What the fuck does it have to do
with our music Dylan? Id rather
quit. Ill walk away for good.
LEO
I dont know if honesty is a
strength or some kind of weakness.
I just want to play guitar.
VIC
Were outta time. Johnny make the
call. Follow your heart.
ELIAS
Found her. Vic, Leo and Dylan take
the stage. Loop the intro til Lily
comes out. Johnny you go last.
BASS TECH runs up with Lilys bass. Leo, Dylan and Vic walk
out on to the stage. The crowd goes absolutely crazy. They
begin playing the intro as the pyro goes off.
JOHNNY
Where were you?!
100.
LILY
I had to get a fix. I thought I
could last til after the set.
I gotta go piss real quick.
ELIAS
Dont let her out of your sight.
Im headed to the soundboard so
they know whats going on.
JOHNNY
Where is she?!
MR. CAPRICORN
Who?
JOHNNY
Lily!
MR. CAPRICORN
Oh, Lilith! Know where the name
comes from? The biblical origin is
quite fascinating.
Johnny grabs the gun out of Mr. Capricorns hand and stumbles
back on to the stage as they struggle for it in front of the
crowd who go wild and start chanting JOHNNY! JOHNNY! JOHNNY!
Mr. Capricorn lets go of the gun. Johnny takes it, closes
his eyes and holds it up to his own head. Leo and Vic see
Johnny about to commit suicide, drop their guitars and run
after him. Hawk and Gretchen run up to the side of the stage.
GRETCHEN
JOHNNY!!!!! NO!!!!!!
Johnny points the gun at Mr. Capricorn and shoots him in the
head. His head explodes, covering Gretchen and Hawk in blood.
JOHNNY
He was Baphomet. The androgynous
devil. All along.
JOHNNY
Humanitys obsession with religion.
It divides us. Whether its Jesus
or Buddha, Mohammed or Elohim,
were all brothers and sisters. We
all bleed the same shade.
JOHNNY
You dont get it man. Hes dark
energy! Einstein proved energy
cant be created or destroyed, only
displaced. Hell keep coming back.
ELIAS
It starts and ends with the music.
ELIAS
Darkness happens.
ELIAS
Its the duality of rock & roll.
The copy cat killings were tragic,
but bullying at schools and teenage
suicide rates had a massive drop.
The incredible talent, the timeless
music, positive changes in our
culture, thats the light.. The
rest... is the darkness.
ELIAS
No one. It was an act.
ELIAS
Its show business.
PRISON GUARD
Writing new songs?
JOHNNY
Yeah. But theyll probably never
see the light of day.
GRETCHEN
Vic and Leo told me everything.
JOHNNY
Im sorry I never told you.
104.
GRETCHEN
I also talked to Lily.
GRETCHEN (CONTD)
She said blame her and the drugs,
not you. She also said you were
thinking about me the whole time
anyway.
JOHNNY
Where is she?
GRETCHEN
Doing an interview at that place
you went. Elias set it all up.
GURUDEV
Lily please remember about smoking.
LILY
Yeah sure thing doc. Im on it.
INTERVIEWER
So youre two months sober. How
long has it been since youve been
clean like this?
LILY
Long enough.
INTERVIEWER
Why didnt you come out on stage at
Hellfest before the incident?
LILY
Cuz the psychotic dad of my ex-
boyfriend handcuffed me in the
bathroom to sabotage our set. You
cant make this shit up.
105.
GRETCHEN
We can worry about that later.
Listen, Elias hired some crazy
attorney that says he can get you
released on a technicality.
GRETCHEN (CONTD)
They never found the body and the
blood samples they took from the
stage for evidence didnt show up
as human DNA. Elias went under oath
saying it was part of the theatrics
that the record label had you do.
Elias walks in with Kat and THE ATTORNEY (50s) who is dressed
in a black suit with a blood red tie and slicked back hair.
It is the mysterious man from Hellfest. The Attorney is
holding a file folder. Gretchen hugs Elias and Kat. Kat hugs
Johnny with tears of joy in her eyes.
ELIAS
Remember I said you might need him
one day? This is Damiens father.
GRETCHEN
Two against one. Better odds.
106.
Johnny breaks the fourth wall and looks at the camera with a
smile for a split second before the screen goes black and the
chorus of AC/DCs Hells Bells kicks in.
THE END.