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AMERICAN SATAN

Written by

Ash Avildsen & Matty Beckerman

Production Draft February 16, 2016

Sumerian Films
8045 Mulholland Dr.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
310-880-3808
ash@sumerianfilms.com
1 EXT. SUNSET BLVD - HOLLYWOOD, CA - DAY 1

Neil Young quote is shown ROCK & ROLL IS EVERYBODYS FUCKIN


MUSIC, NOT JUST THE DEVILS MUSIC. ITS WHERE GOD AND THE
DEVIL SHAKE HANDS.

Establishing shots of Hollywood, music history and venues.

2 INT. AKKADIAN RECORDS OFFICE - DAY 2

ELIAS (40s, wearing an Egyptian Ankh) walks around with


certitude, handling biz while the ROLLING STONE INTERVIEWER
follows him with a tape recorder. There are gold and platinum
records are on the walls and a EYES OF BLACK album poster.

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 stops walking, turns to the interviewer and looks him


straight in the eyes.
2.

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.

3 INT. LEOS BEDROOM UK - NIGHT 3

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.

JOHNNY (ON VIDEOCHAT)


Dude that riff is sick!

LEO
Mate its not bad right?!

4 INT. KATS SMALL APARTMENT KITCHEN - DAY 4

Johnny is FaceTiming with Leo on his iPhone as he eats


breakfast. Johnnys mom KAT (early 40s, gorgeous) is washing
a skillet. Its evident they are a low income household.

KAT
Leos really getting great at
melody! Is that a new song?

JOHNNY
It will be next week.

Johnny sets his phone down and pours syrup on a waffle.


3.

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.

Kat smiles at Johnnys answer. A car horn is heard. Johnny


grabs the vinyl and his backpack, hugs Kat, kisses her on the
cheek and runs out the door. As the door shuts, she picks up
Johnnys dirty plate and grabs her left breast in pain.

5 EXT. OHIO UNIVERSITY - DAY 5

Johnny is walking with GRETCHEN (19, very pretty brunette)


showing her the new vinyl. VIC (20, long hair Native American
skater) rides up on his skateboard, kicks it up, takes his
earphones out and starts walking next to them.

VIC
Five days til were living in LA!
Its finally happening!

Gretchen looks at Johnny longingly. Johnny notices.

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.

Johnny shakes his head and gives Vic a smirk.

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 looks at Gretchen with adoration and smiles as he says

JOHNNY
I gotta finish the lyrics first.

TWO FRAT JOCKS approach Johnny and Vic, taunting them.

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.

Johnny is getting angry and balls his hand in to a fist.


Gretchen notices and holds Johnnys hand to calm him down.

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.

Jock 1 and 2 look at each other laughing. Johnnys eyes start


to tear up and then light up with fury. Gretchen pulls Johnny
away. They turn to start walking.
5.

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.

Jock 2 knocks the vinyl record out of Johnnys hand. Johnny


looks enraged but Gretchen shakes her head to him to hold his
composure. He picks the record up off the ground and begins
to walk away. Jock 2 punches the back of Johnnys head.

FRAT JOCK 2
Sluts like your mom are the reason
abortions so popular!

JOHNNY
John Lennon didnt drop out. He got
expelled.

Johnny grabs Vics skateboard and smashes Jock 2 across the


face. He falls to the ground knocked out. Johnny gives Jock 1
a hard stare whats your move? Jock 1 steps back in shock.

6 INT. KATS LIVING ROOM - NIGHT 6

Johnny is rolling a joint. Gretchen is rubbing his back. Kat


sits next to them looking very concerned.

KAT
Youre lucky they arent pressing
charges. What did they say to make
you so upset?

JOHNNY (WHILE LIGHTING THE JOINT)


Its over. Ill never see em again.

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.

JOHNNY (WHILE INHALING THE JOINT)


I promise that when we blow up Im
moving you outta this shit town.

Kat smiles as Johnny exhales and passes the joint to her.


6.

7 INT. LEOS BEDROOM - NIGHT 7

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.

LEO (TALKING VERY FAST) (CONTD)


Which will require me to no longer
attend the university as my
presence is needed in Hollywood
where the powers that be are
awaiting my arrival.

Leos mom shrugs, shakes her head and storms out of the room.

LEO (CONTD)
London, I bid you farewell.

Establishing shots of Downtown London and Camden.

8 EXT. STREETS OF LONDON BY MUSIC VENUE - NIGHT 8

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.

9 INT. SMALL LONDON MUSIC VENUE - NIGHT 9

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.

Dylan goes to walk away.

LEO
Your band sucks though.

Dylan turns back around in anger.

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?

Dylan looks annoyed and confused.

10 INT. MIDWEST DINER - NIGHT 10

VICS DAD, VICS SISTER (13, playing on her phone), Vic,


Johnny and Kat all sit at the table. A waitress is placing
down their plates of food.

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?

A moment of silence as Johnny and Vic look at each other.

VIC AND JOHNNY (TOGETHER)


In the van.

Vics mom is appalled and looks at Kat for her reaction.

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.

11 INT. SMALL LONDON MUSIC VENUE - NIGHT 11

Dylan is listening to music with earbuds on Leos phone as he


finishes a beer. Dylan hands Leo back his phone and ear buds.

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.

Leo and Ricky go to walk out of the bar. Dylan gives a


drunken stare of Shit. Pressure. He turns and sees his
pathetic looking band. His guitarist picks up his unlocked
case. The guitar falls out. Dylan runs after Leo and Ricky.

12 EXT. CIRCUS LIQUOR STORE - NORTH HOLLYWOOD - NIGHT 12

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?

GABRIEL (HOMELESS MAN)


If I get the same budget.

Johnny and Vic hesitantly look at each other then each grab
money out of their pockets and hand it to Gabriel.

GABRIEL (HOMELESS MAN) (CONTD)


Dont leave before the shows over.
11.

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?

GABRIEL (HOMELESS MAN)


I had some shopping to do.

JOHNNY (LAUGHING)
You had that hard of a time picking
out what kinda booze to get?

GABRIEL (HOMELESS MAN)


Boy I dont waste my time with that
poison. Think I collect bottles and
cans all day so I can buy liquor?

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 (HOMELESS MAN)


Kid, perception aint reality. Its
what you feel, not what you see.

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 looks at this Hollyweird nut job with disdain.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


Is it the bible quote that turned
you off or my body odor? Be honest.

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..

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


And here to our right we have a
couple of kids hoping to be the
next big thing!

He slowly drives at their same speed, puts the megaphone away


and quietly says..

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


You boys do know what hope is dont
ya?

The guys keep walking without giving him eye contact.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


Hope is the little old lady in
Vegas with a bucket full of
pennies. Three sevens three sevens.

Spooked, they finally turn to look at him as he speeds off.

13 EXT. SUNSET STRIP HOLLYWOOD - NIGHT 13

Classic shots of the strip lit up at night, tons of people


outside the rainbow and fans lined up outside the Whisky. A
taxi pulls up. Leo, Dylan and Ricky get out of the taxi.

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 gives a serious look to Leo. Leo gives a look back of


guilt. Dylans eyes light up in fury as he turns to Ricky..

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!

Dylan goes to punch Ricky. Leo jumps in between.

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.

Leo points behind them. Dylan goes to the entrance of a nice


looking apartment building and approaches the keypad. Theres
a beat up old white 15 passenger van parked in front of it.

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 takes a moment to look around at the rest of the guys


and changes his demeanor. He throws his bags in the van.

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?

14 INT. SIR REHEARSAL STUDIO - DAY 14

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?

The door flies open. LILY, a stunning young female with


blonde hair and black eyeliner in a rocker outfit, walks in
with her bass guitar case.
16.

LILY
I didnt flake. I was busy.

RICKY
Guys, this is Lily.

The guys all look at each other in awe.

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.

The band looks taken back by her comment.

LILY (CONTD)
Lets jam. See if we have
chemistry.

Johnny gives Lily a look of respect and then signals to the


band to start. They all begin playing Cadence Of My Heart.
The vibe is incredible between them all.

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!

The song ends. Ricky is elated.

VIC
Sounds wicked!

LEO
Lily can ya give us a few minutes?

Lily walks out of the room as if she doesnt give a shit.

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 opens the door.


17.

LILY
You guys know I can hear you right?

The boys all look embarrassed.

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?

Lily looks at the other guys for a reaction.

JOHNNY (CONTD)
Raise your hand if you want Lily in
the band.

They all raise their hand.

LILY
Got any shows booked?

The band all look at Ricky.

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?

15 EXT. WHISKY A GO GO - SUNSET STRIP - DAY 15

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.

16 INT - WHISKY BOOKING OFFICE - DAY 16

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.

The band looks at each other in defeat. Assistant Promoter


hands Whisky Promoter a clipboard and points on it.

WHISKY PROMOTER (CONTD)


Actually we just had a spot open up
8 weeks from today. Here sign this.

Assistant promoter hands Ricky a contract and a thick stack


of tickets. Ricky examines the contract.

DYLAN
So we got the gig yeah?

RICKY
This says we have to pre-sell this
entire load of tickets.

Assistant promoter gives Ricky a look of no shit dude.

RICKY (CONTD)
It also says we have to personally
pay for all the ones we dont sell.

Assistant promoter nonchalantly nods at Ricky.

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?

Ricky looks defeated. Vic looks at Johnny for a reaction.

WHISKY PROMOTER (CONTD)


Its expensive to keep this place
going. We book bands who bring
bodies in to the building. If you
cant draw, then you cant play.

VIC
I thought you liked our demo?

WHISKY PROMOTER
I only gamble on headliners.

JOHNNY
Were in.

17 EXT. OUTSIDE OF WHISKY ON SUNSET STRIP - DAY 17

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.

Lily takes some tickets from Ricky and heads up Sunset.

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.

Ricky hands him a cigarette. Mr. Capricorn pulls out a Zippo


and lights up. He wears a red class ring on his finger. He
takes a drag and suddenly but casually stands up and knocks
all the tickets out of Rickys hand. They scatter all over
the sidewalk. The guys are furious.

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?

Acting as if deeply shocked, hurt and saddened by their


stupidity, their treachery.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


I mean, do you have any idea how
long Ive been stuck HERE, in this
vessel, waiting for you four fuck
wits to show up? Any idea at all? I
mean - God almighty!

Mr. Capricorn looks at their stupid dumbstruck faces. Its as


if they feel ashamed.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


Well, come on guys, lets get on
with it. Lets get the show on the
road.

The guys look totally baffled: who is this fucking loon?

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 takes a bunch of crumpled up $10 and $20 bills


out of his pocket and throws them on the ground. He looks at
Johnny as if unable to comprehend such a stupid command.

MR. CAPRICORN
No. YOU pick em up Johnny boy.

Johnny looks at Mr. Capricorn, equally unable to comprehend


this total fucking lunatic.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


DUH! Thats right dude. YOU, Mr.
Rock N Roll rebel himself. YOU get
down there - on your knees. Now.

The guys look at each other spooked. Ricky scrambles down to


pick up the money and the tickets. Mr. Capricorn looks down..

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


Do the work Ricky. Do the work.

Leo moves forward tentatively trying to smile at the tension.

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 smiles in relief and then, as if congratulating

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?

The guys are intrigued. In spite of their need to walk away


from this loony, they are mysteriously compelled to stay.
22.

VIC
Whats your story man?

MR. CAPRICORN
My story isnt over yet Vic.

Mr. Capricorn looks around to make sure no one is listening.


He gestures to Vic and the others to lean in to him and for
some strange reason they do just that, making a huddle.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


The Gospel according to John 12:31
Now the prince of this world will
be driven out. But I got a big
secret fellas..

Another important signal to lean in closer- and they do.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


Im not leaving town anytime soon!

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.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


Ill be here and Ill be there when
you dick heads decide you want to
live up to your full potential!

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.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


I still want my tickets I paid for!

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.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


Ill have some important people
there Johnny. Very important.
Please put me on the guest list?

Mr. Capricorn lets Johnny go but still holds his hand a


moment longer, making Johnny really uncomfortable and deathly
afraid. He tries to laugh it off. He walks away up the Strip.
23.

When he looks back, Mr. Capricorn has vanished. The whole


Strip is deserted and empty. A separate reality and time.

18 INT. MEXICAN RESTAURANT - DAY 18

Johnny is washing dishes with a group of Mexican co-workers


at a restaurant in the valley. Its hot and sweaty. He gets
an incoming facetime request from Gretchen and answers it.

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?!!

19 INT. MEXICAN RESTAURANT - NIGHT 19

Johnny is sweaty, wearing a very dirty apron and about to eat


a burrito. A homeless looking skinny child and his mother
walk inside. They go to pick up table scraps. The RESTAURANT
BOSS comes out. The mom and kid look scared at the boss.

RESTAURANT BOSS
I told you dont come around here
again! Go now or I call police!

Johnny is about to take the first bite as he looks up to see


the kid walking away with his mom. Johnny gets up and hands
them the burrito. The kid and mom thank him. The boss looks
at Johnny with scorn. Johnny lights a cig and walks out.

20 INT. SMALL LEGION HALL - NIGHT 20

The band is on stage playing their hearts out in a small run


down American Legion hall with only 20 kids in the crowd.
They hand sell some tickets to a few kids. The PROMOTER hands
the band $25 after the show. They each take $5.

21 INT. THE VAN - DAY 21

The band wakes up to the blistering sun drenched in sweat.


Ricky gets out to find a parking ticket and looks at the
times on the convoluted street sign in distress.
24.

22 INT. SMALL PUBLIC BATHROOM - DAY 22

The band is crammed inside taking turns using the sink,


urinal and bathroom stall. They brush their teeth, wash their
faces and apply deodorant while fighting for the mirror.

23 INT. THE VAN - DAY 23

Johnny and Vic plug in a portable stove top to a converter in


the cigarette lighter and boil water. Leo and Dylan take the
lids off ramen noodles cups. Vic pours water in to their cups
and then in to Johnnys. Theres only enough water for one
more bowl. Vic goes to give it to Ricky but Ricky signals for
Vic to take the rest.

24 INT. CHAIN REACTION VENUE - NIGHT 24

The band is on stage playing to 50 kids. Its a small show


but theres great energy. Ricky is at the merch booth
hustling their single t-shirt and selling tickets to kids.

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.

25 INT. LILYS APARTMENT - NIGHT 25

Lilys place is covered in heavy metal posters with pentagram


pillows on her couch. The guys are waiting in line to shower,
laughing and having a good time. Johnny comes out first from
the bathroom without a shirt on. Lily smiles at him.
25.

26 EXT. SUNSET STRIP - NIGHT 26

Johnny and Lily are passing out flyers for the show. People
dont seem interested. Johnny staples a flyer to a pole.

27 INT. RECORD STORE - NIGHT 27

Vic is working the register. One person walks out of the


store as Elias walks in and grabs 20 CDs of the new EYES OF
BLACK album on display and brings them to the counter.

VIC
You must really love these guys.

ELIAS
Depends on the day of the week.

Vic looks at Elias deeply confused.

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.

Vic looks even more confused at Elias.

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 Flashes back to Gabriel saying perception aint 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.

Vic is caught off guard by his comment and looks intimated.


26.

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.

28 EXT. WHISKY A GO GO - NIGHT 28

The marquee reads THE RELENTLESS. There are kids lined up


around the block, mostly wearing black clothes.

29 INT. WHISKY A GO GO - NIGHT 29

Dylan is on stage behind his kit screwing on his cymbals.


Leo, Lily and Vic are loading their guitars and guitar heads
on stage. STAGEHAND 1 and STAGEHAND 2 are loading up the
guitar cabs and micing the drums, looking jaded. Vic notices
how the stagehands look like washed up rockers. Johnny is on
the side of the stage FaceTiming with his mom.

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.

Everyone is getting messages about Metallica playing


surprise show at the Roxy right now!! Before the song is
over, theres only a few people left inside. Dylan stops
playing. Elias walks in. Ricky runs to the stage.

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!

Dylan knocks over his drum kit and cymbals.

VIC
The owner of Akkadian Records is
here to see us!

DYLAN
Yeah right I bet Vic!

Vic points to Elias.

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.

The guys all look at each other in total defeat.


28.

30 EXT. RAINBOW ROOM - NIGHT 30

The Relentless approach the entrance of the Rainbow. Lily


sees DAMIEN (20s, dyed hair, neck tattoo, rocker) drinking at
the outside bar with his band. Lily stops in distress.

LILY
Im not going in. Thats Damien.

Lily looks as if shes about to cry. Johnny looks at her.

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!

Johnny is enraged and goes after Damien. Lily stops him.

LILY
The same family owns all the clubs
on the strip. Theyll ban us if we
cause trouble. Youre not in Ohio
anymore Johnny.

Lily looks defeated and runs off from the guys.

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!

Dylan goes to walk away from the group as a black Bentley


Coup pulls in to the front of the Rainbow stopping him in his
tracks.
29.

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.

Mr. Capricorn has arrived near Dylan and pauses to light a


cigar with his Zippo and without looking at Dylan..

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


That overtakes all rational
thought, all reasonable action,
forcing impulse in to reality isnt
that correct pilgrim?

DYLAN
You got a problem old man?!

Mr. Capricorn looks at Dylan mildly surprised.

MR. CAPRICORN
A problem? No, I dont think so.
But I do have lots of solutions.

He gives Dylan a big warm, friendly smile. Johnny has been


watching this exchange and then realizes its the derelict
weirdo guy from the streets all cleaned up. Johnny signals to
Dylan (from behind Mr. Capricorns back) to keep it cool. Mr.
Capricorn knows but doesnt need to see Johnny.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


No worries, Johnny my boy. Drummers
are usually the first to go off the
deep end. Led Zeppelin, The Who..
Lets grab a drink inside shall we?

Mr. Capricorn begins to move towards the Rainbow Room door.


The others follow.
30.

RICKY
Who the hell are you?!

MR. CAPRICORN
Use your imagination dude. Its not
what you feel, but what you see.

Vic flashes back to Gabriel telling him the opposite. Mr.


Capricorn places his hand on Rickys shoulder. Ricky looks
like he just saw a ghost.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


Its all up to you kiddo.

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..

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


Hey, gang, how about this drink we
are all - a - dying for?

31 INT. RAINBOW ROOM - NIGHT 31

OZZY OSBOURNE, NIKKI SIXX and SLASH are sitting at a table.


They nod their heads at Mr. Capricorn. The band are in awe.
They follow Mr. Capricorn to the back booth. Gabriel is in a
bus boy outfit busing the table. Mr. Capricorn sits down. Leo
and Dylan sit next to him. Gabriel picks up the tray with
dirty plates and as he walks away from the table, he gives a
serious look to Johnny and Vic.
31.

GABRIEL (BUS BOY)


Careful what you let be sold. All
that glitters aint gold.

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 still taking in the wonders of the Rainbow


Room, barely acknowledges Rickys comment.

MR. CAPRICORN
Go fuck yourself.

JOHNNY
You always smoke?

Mr. Capricorn still not paying much attention, waves to A


WAITRESS to come over to the table.

MR. CAPRICORN
Yep, and sometimes, I even burst in
to flames.

The waitress heads towards the table as Mr. Capricorn gives


her a hand gesture requesting drinks. As she walks away, he
changes demeanor and smiles to the guys

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


My favorite booth. Cut so many good
deals here over the years.

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?

Mr. Capricorn feigns complete confusion.

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 reels off the following list, no pause for


breath, as if he is a recording device.

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.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONT'D)


Even Im embarrassed by that.
(beat) I sicken myself with these
puppets. Like too much sugar.

The waitress comes back and sets down the drinks.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


Thanks you sweetie pie.

WAITRESS
Youre welcome Mr. Capricorn.

JOHNNY
Mr. Capricorn?

Mr. Capricorn turns his head side to side with bewilderment.

MR. CAPRICORN
Did you hear an echo?

Johnny looks humbled by Mr. Capricorns joke. Leo looks


annoyed. Dylan is smiling. Vic is confused. Ricky is focused.
The band nervously take their first drink.

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.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONT'D)


Only band alive able to headline
Dodgers Stadium is AC/DC. Know how
many times they say my name during
their set? God Forbid all those
people channeled that energy in to
something else. But Im not Satan.
The devil is just a catchy lyric.

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.

Johnny begins to look uneasy. This guy might be for real.

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

JOHNNY (TOGETHER WITH MR. CAPRICORN)


Right in front of someone.

MR. CAPRICORN
Johnny Be Good!

Mr. Capricorn rapidly knocks his ring four times on the


table. The guys all look at Johnny. Johnny gives a terrified
nod to the guys that hes real. Mr. Capricorn smiles and
takes a sip of his drink.
35.

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.

Mr. Capricorn puts his hand on Johnnys shoulder. Johnny sees


flashes in his head of his mother grabbing her breasts in
pain. Johnny jumps up from the table and calls his mom.

32 INT. KATS BEDROOM - NIGHT 32

Kat is sleeping. She wakes up to answer the phone.

KAT
Johnny is everything alright?

JOHNNY
I dunno you tell me! Are you sick?

KAT
Did Grandma tell you?

33 INT. RAINBOW ROOM - FRONT BAR 33

Johnny walks in to the front bar area near Damien.


36.

JOHNNY
Did she tell me what? Mom tell me!!

Damien does a bump of coke and looks at Johnny.

KAT
They found some cancerous tumors in
my left breast.

Johnny panics and his eyes start to tear up.

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.

Johnny is crying and in shock. Damien does another bump and


is laughing at Johnny.

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)

Johnny gives Damien a look of death. Mr. Capricorn walks up


behind Johnny with the rest of the band and whispers to him..
37.

MR. CAPRICORN
Thats the spirit.

Johnny looks back at him with an expression of acceptance.

34 EXT. RAINBOW BACK PARKING LOT - NIGHT 34

The guys are standing in front of their van. Damien comes


stumbling out and walks towards his Maserati. The guys stare
at him as he drunkenly tries to open his car door.

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.

35 EXT. ABANDONED WAREHOUSE PARKING LOT - NIGHT 35

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.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


Ricky go lock all the doors and
give me the keys.

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.

Johnny walks to the van, lights the zippo and throws it on


the ground. The van begins to go up in flames. Johnny walks
back over. The guys are lined up single file facing the van.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


Revenge is a dish best served..
grilled! (laughing)

Mr. Capricorn goes to hand Dylan the keys. Dylan ignores.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


We bestow upon each of you all the
virtues to conquer the physical
world.

Mr. Capricorn goes to hand Johnny the keys. Johnny ignores.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


You will be loved, feared,
despised, worshipped. The masses
will congregate around your music
like it is the ultimate opiate.

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.

Leo looks at Johnny in shock. Mr. Capricorn goes to hand Leo


the keys. Leo closes his eyes, trying not to break down.

MR. CAPRICORN
All of your desires will be
fulfilled. You will lead!

Mr. Capricorn goes to hand Ricky the keys. Ricky is looking


at Damien and starts crying. Ricky looks to Leo. Leo shakes
his head at Ricky. Ricky runs away in horror. Damien screams
for his life against the glass. The reflection of the fire is
seen in Dylan, Leo, Vic and Johnnys eyes. Damien and Johnny
make eye contact. Hes crying for his life. Johnny feels the
gravity that Damien is about to die because of him. Johnny
flashes back to what his mother told him about violence.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


YOU ARE THE RELENTLESS!!!!!!

Johnny gives Mr. Capricorn a momentous look then runs to the


van.
39.

He smashes the window open and unlocks the door, freeing


Damien. Damien falls in to a puddle then stands up and runs
towards the fence.

DYLAN
The fuck are you doing?!

JOHNNY
We moved out here to play music.

Johnny looks Mr. Capricorn in the face.

JOHNNY (CONTD)
Not God.

MR. CAPRICORN
True colors always fade under the
right light.

Dylan looks at Mr. Capricorn, then runs after Damien. Mr.


Capricorn smiles and gives an expression that he already
knows whats about to happen. Damien climbs the Fleur-de-lis
gated fence that has barbed wire on top if it. The fence
divides the alley from the kill sight. Damien kicks Dylan off
him as he tries to pull him down. As Dylan falls down, he
sees a WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRIC FENCE sign. As Damien
reaches the top, he gets electrocuted as hes tangled in the
barbed wire and falls over to the other side of the fence.
Dylan looks at Damiens lifeless body through the gate.

The van explodes. The band sees what happened and look at
each other in disbelief. Mr. Capricorn slowly claps.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


Electrifying performance gentlemen.

Mr. Capricorn goes to get in to his Bentley.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


When opportunity knocks, make sure
you answer.

He starts to knock four times on the car. His hand knocking


cuts to Johnnys hand knocking on Lilys apartment door.

36 INT. LILYS APARTMENT DOOR - NIGHT 36

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.

37 INT. LILYS APARTMENT - MORNING 37

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 springs up.

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.

Vic wakes everyone up and puts his phone on speaker.

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 guys all look at each other in fear and nervousness.

38 INT. AKKADIAN RECORDS OFFICE - DAY 38

The Relentless walk in to the lobby. There are record plaques


around the walls. The RECEPTIONIST greets them with a smile.
The band looks around anxiously excited.
41.

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.

39 INT. AKKADIAN CONFERENCE ROOM - DAY 39

Elias and the band sit around the table.

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..

Johnny, Vic, Leo and Dylan all look flabbergasted.

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?

The guys all look at each other, then at Johnny.

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.

Elias slides the contract to Johnny.

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?

Johnny starts signing his name in blood. Elias smiles at him.

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.

40 INT. GRETCHENS CAR - DAY 40

Gretchen gets the picture of the band in front of the


Akkadian Records sign from Johnny. She shows her roommates
the pic and celebrates. When Gretchen goes back on her phone,
her roommates look at each other with concern that shes in
over her head dating the singer of a big rock band.

41 INT. LILYS APARTMENT - NIGHT 41

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.

42 INT. UPSTAIRS RAINBOW BAR - NIGHT 42

The guys are all celebrating the signing.

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 walks up to the bar, grabs Vics drink out of


his hand, chugs it then slams the glass down on the bar. We
see Mr. Capricorns ring again. Vic jumps back in fear.

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?

The guys show reactions of not knowing the answer.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


The house where Sharon Tate was
murdered by the Charles Manson
family! 10050 Cielo Drive baby.
45.

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.

43 INT. NRG RECORDING STUDIO - NIGHT 43

ENGINEER is sitting at the control board. Elias is standing


behind him. The band is tracking. Johnny is singing.

JOHNNY (SINGING)
I dont know where this is going,
not sure if I can stop it!

Elias signals to the engineer to stop.

ELIAS
Johnny you gotta sing it with
conviction. I dont believe you.

Johnny looks at Elias very distraught.

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.

Lily smiles at Elias. Johnny flashes back to killing Damien.


He starts writing lyrics on a pad. Vic looks uneasy.

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.

The engineer looks pissed, then stands up and walks out of


the room. Elias sits down at the board and hits the spacebar,
tracking Johnny himself. The music comes back in.

JOHNNY
This congregation of confrontation!
Surroundings dont define you! Upon
the fire, its burning higher! Only
actions can speak the truth!

Elias cuts the music off.

ELIAS
Thats a chorus! Hit the bridge.

Elias puts the music back on.

JOHNNY
I choose my fate. Its never too
late. Looking through the gates.
The devil awaits.

44 LATER 44

Montage of the band tracking more songs, Elias producing. The


vibe of the session is incredible. They can tell theyre
making magic. Time passes, the band and Elias are passing
around a joint.

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.

Elias walks back and forth in front of the mixing board,


takes a hit off the joint and passes it to Johnny.
48.

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 smiles at Dylan and continues..

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?

Vic looks to Johnny with concern. Johnny looks back at Vic


very casually. Vic looks at Dylan, whos staring at Lily.

RICKY
Whats done is done mate.
49.

Vic looks down, rubs his thigh, avoids eye contact with Elias

VIC
Yeah. Im good with it.

45 EXT. SPOOKY CANYON HILLS - NIGHT 45

The band is performing Let Em Burn for a music video.


Theres a massive horizontal flag behind them thats also the
album cover, which is formed like the American flag except
the stripes are red and black and the top left star area is
black with a white Sigil of Baphomet. The FILM AND LIGHTING
CREW are all around them. The energy is incredible. Elias and
Ricky stand behind the cameras watching the monitors.

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 gives Ricky a look of Ive heard that before.

46 INT. ELIASS HOUSE - NIGHT 46

Elias, Ricky and the band are all having a drink.

ELIAS
Let Em Burn 500,000 views in first
6 hours on YouTube. Not fuckin bad!

They all cheers and drink.


50.

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.

47 INT. BAKERSFIELD VENUE - NIGHT 47

The STATIC SUNRISE SINGER AND TOUR MANAGER are setting up


their merch. Johnny, Leo and Ricky are setting up theirs.

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!

The groupies start absolutely freaking out.

YOUNG GROUPIE 1
Oh my God!!! Can we party with you
guys after the show?

Young Groupie 1 starts taking pics, posing with Leo and


Johnny. Leo is loving the attention. He turns to Johnny..

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.

48 INT. BAKERSFIELD VENUE STAGE - NIGHT 48

The Relentless are on stage playing. The reaction is huge.


Kids are stage diving, moshing and already singing along. The
band looks at each other on stage smiling on cloud nine.

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!

Vic agrees with Johnny and gives a look of disapproval to


Ricky. Johnny lights up a cigarette with some stress.

A list of The Relentless tour dates scrolls across the screen


on top a map of the US. It stops in Indiana.

50 EXT. INDIANA HOTEL - NIGHT 50

The van and trailer are parked in front of a hotel.


52.

51 INT. JOHNNYS INDIANA HOTEL ROOM - NIGHT 51

There are two single beds and a couch. Johnny is laying on


one bed FaceTiming with Gretchen. Vic is on the other bed
playing guitar. Ricky is on the couch counting money, doing
excel reports and e-mailing them to Elias.

52 INT. LILYS INDIANA HOTEL ROOM - NIGHT 52

Lily is in bed making out with MICHELLE, a sexy young


brunette. Leo and Dylan are in the other bed both licking the
breasts of INDIANA GROUPIE (hot, black hair, tattoos)

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.

53 INT. JOHNNYS INDIANA HOTEL ROOM - NIGHT 53

JOHNNY (TO GRETCHEN ON FACETIME)


This time tomorrow well be laying
in bed together. I cant wait baby.

GRETCHEN (ON FACETIME)


I know! It feels like forever! Can
we get dinner before the show?

A loud banging is heard on their hotel room door followed by


a woman screaming.

MICHELLES MOTHER
MICHELLE!!!?? OPEN THIS DOOR!!!

GRETCHEN (ON FACETIME)


Who is Michelle?

JOHNNY
I dunno. Hold on.

Johnny signals to Ricky to go get the door.

MICHELLES MOTHER
OPEN IT!! IM CALLING SECURITY!

Ricky opens the door. Michelles Mother storms in.


53.

MICHELLES MOTHER (CONTD)


Where is she?!

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 storms out of the room.

54 INT. INDIANA HOTEL HALLWAY - NIGHT 54

Theres sexual moaning coming from the next room over.


Michelles mother notices and stops in her tracks.

MICHELLES MOTHER
MICHELLE?!

She bangs on the door. Leo and Dylan jump up.

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 is all hot and sweaty and screams in pleasure..

MICHELLE
Im coming! Im cumming!

Michelle has an orgasm and then rolls over in bliss. Lily


comes out from underneath the blanket. The banging on the
door is now out of control.
54.

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.

MICHELLES MOTHER (CONTD)


My daughter is only seventeen! How
dare you! Im having you arrested!!

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.

55 EXT. MICHELLES HOUSE - DAY 55

INDIANA NEWSWOMAN holds a microphone up to Michelles mother.

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 runs up from behind her and grabs the microphone.

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!!!!!!

Michelle flashes the metal horns in to the camera.


55.

56 INT. JOHNNYS LIVING ROOM - DAY 56

Johnny and Gretchen sit on the couch watching it on the news.


Its obvious Gretchen is disturbed by Lily and the groupie.
She looks at Johnny with worried eyes. Johnny puts his hand
on Gretchens neck and kisses her.

JOHNNY
Im not. Swear on my mothers life.

Front door opens. Kat walks in wearing a hospital bracelet.

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.

Johnny springs up in total excitement and hugs his mom. They


both shed tears as they embrace. Gretchen hugs Kat.

GRETCHEN
Thank you God!!!

KAT
Im going to hop in the shower and
get ready for tonight I cant wait!

57 EXT. OHIO MUSIC VENUE - DAY 57

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!!

58 EXT. BEHIND OHIO MUSIC VENUE - DAY 58

SS Singer and SS TM are standing by their RV arguing with


Ricky, Leo and Dylan. Their trailer is open with their racks
of guitars and basses sitting out, along with more gear.
Other bands from the tour are watching.

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!

59 INT. ELIASS OFFICE - DAY 59

Elias is working away at his desk. Record plaques and tour


posters cover the walls. He picks up the phone.

ELIAS
Yo whats good.

SS TOUR MANAGER
Elias we got a bit of an issue.

ELIAS ASSISTANT (22, cute girl next door) rushes in.

ELIAS ASSISTANT
I have five different promoters on
hold wanting to cancel their shows
because The Relentless arent on
the tour anymore.

ELIAS
WHAT?!

BOOKING ASSISTANT (O.C.)


Make that seven. Nashville and New
Orleans just called freaking out.

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.

Elias slams the phone down.

60 EXT. OUTISIDE THE VAN AT THE OHIO VENUE - NIGHT 60

Everyone is in the van except Johnny and Gretchen.

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.

Gretchen has the look of love on her face. Johnny grabs


Gretchen and passionately kisses her. Its fireworks. Leo
shouts out the shotgun window of the van as it rolls up.

LEO
Alright lovers this train is
leaving! Come with us Gretchen!

GRETCHEN
God I wish.

61 INT. AKKADIAN RECORDS OFFICE - DAY 61

The band, Ricky and Elias are sitting together.


59.

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.

Leo nods his head and laughs, agreeing with Elias.

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.

A sold out list of major US cities scrolls across the screen.


It stops in Topeka, KS.

62 INT. TOUR BUS AT KANSAS VENUE - DAY 62

The tour bus pulls up to the venue and is surrounded by


Westboro Baptist Church protesters banging on the bus and
holding signs that say GOD HATES FAGS YOUR MUSIC IS SIN
GAYS BURN IN HELL GOD HATES YOUR IDOLS Fans of the band
are shouting back at the bigots.
60.

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 walks on to the bus.

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.

The band is very upset. The promoter is disheveled.

HAWK
That doesnt fall under an Act of
God. You gotta pay out of pocket.
The full guarantee.

Kansas promoter looks depressed as he starts to count cash


out. Johnny notices he is wearing a Relentless shirt.

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.

63 INT. KANSAS SOUTHERN BAR - NIGHT 63

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.

Hawk runs to the bathroom.

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 looks at Lily.

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.

Redneck 1 spits in Lilys face. Johnny steps in between. Hawk


comes out of the bathroom, sees the trouble and runs over.

JOHNNY
THATS ENOUGH!

VIC
Johnny come on dude lets leave!

REDNECK 2
But before you leave beaner, make
me some guacamole!

The rednecks are all laughing. Hawk gets in their face.

HAWK
Apologize for that racism or Ill
knock your teeth down your throat.
All 5 of you fuckin clowns.

DYLAN
White trash fucking pigs!

Redneck 1 throws his pint glass as hard as he can in to


Dylans face. The glass explodes and goes in to Johnnys
face. Dylan falls back from the impact. Hawk is protecting
Lily as hes wrecking Redneck 4 and 5. Redneck 2 and 3 go
after Leo and Vic. Redneck 1 jumps on top of Johnny and
starts pummeling his face. Johnny is getting bloody.

REDNECK 1 (WHILE PUNCHING)


Ill say you attacked me first and
cut that throat open so you never
sing another word.

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?

The look of terror is on his face. Lily spits on him.

LILY (CONTD)
Die slow bitch.

Lily steps on Redneck 1s crotch with her heels as hes


gushing blood everywhere. Hes seconds away from death. Hawk
has laid out Redneck 2 and 3 on to the ground.
64.

Dozens of people in the bar are filming on their phones and


taking pictures. Lily poses for the cameras. Sirens are
heard.

64 INT. NEWS BROADCAST CENTER - NIGHT 64

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.

NEWS ANCHOR (CONTD)


How do you feel about the release
of American Satan?

ELIAS
I feel terrific. How do you feel?

The male news anchor is startled by Eliass blunt response.

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!

The news anchor looks irritated by Eliass sarcasm.

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.

65 EXT. KANSAS ROCK FESTIVAL - DAY 65

(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.

66 EXT. KANSAS ROCK FESTIVAL BACK LOT - NIGHT 66

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 walks up behind Vic.

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 guys are completely dumbfounded. Mr. Capricorn knocks his


ring on the side of the tour bus which cuts in to a judges
mallet knocking down in a court room.

67 EXT. KANSAS COURTHOUSE - DAY 67

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.

The band is walking behind the reporter. She turns to get a


comment from Johnny. Johnny is in total disbelief. The press
go silent waiting for him to speak. He looks up and sees the
American flag waving by the court house.

JOHNNY
God Bless America.

The Relentless on the cover of Rolling Stone, Revolver,


Kerrang, Alternative Press, and every major music magazine.
Quotes like Natural Born Killers Getting Away with Murder
Rock & Roll will never die are shown on the covers.

68 EXT. KATS NEW HOUSE - HOLLYWOOD HILLS - DAY 68

A moving truck is in front of a beautiful house on a nice


residential street. Johnny gives Kat the keys as she cries.

69 EXT. SUNSET STRIP - NIGHT 69

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.

70 INT. DEN OF INIQUITY - NIGHT 70

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.

There are gorgeous naked women everywhere and a handful of


older, very wealthy looking men dressed in suits being
attended to by the girls.

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 looks at Johnny.

LILY (CONTD)
Unless I want them to.

Johnny is looking around. He sees a big painting of Baphomet,


the Satanic goat deity with breasts and wings.

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.

Ricky is sniffing and wiping his nose.

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.

A HALF-NAKED WAITRESS comes up with a platter of shots. The


band all take one together. Three NAKED BORDELLO GIRLS
wearing necklaces walk up to the guys. They take out tiny
coke spoons from their necklaces and offer bumps to them.
Johnny and Vic pass. Ricky immediately snorts his and then
signals to Leo and Dylan to try it. They both take bumps off
the spoons. The girls start rubbing them.

JOHNNY
Ill get myself in trouble here.
Im gonna go crash at my moms.

LILY
Oh fuck off. Were celebrating!

Lily pulls on Johnnys shirt before he can turn away.

VIC
Can you hook up some psychedelics?

Lily points to GYPSY GIRL (20s, gorgeous, black hair) in the


corner who is wearing a very colorful gown. Vic walks over to
her. She breaks out shrooms. Vic and her eat them together.

71 INT. DEN OF INIQUITY BATHROOM - NIGHT 71

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?!

Ricky snorts another line. Blow Girl 2 starts to rub on him.

BLOW GIRL 2
$1000 a day sounds good to me baby.

BLOW GIRL 1
How about we confirm that offer
right here?
70.

Blow Girl 1 rubs on Ricky too. They are coming on to him.

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.

72 INT. DEN OF INIQUITY BEDROOM - NIGHT 72

BORDELLO GIRL 2 and 3 sit to the side playing with themselves


as they watch Leo and Dylan double team BORDELLO GIRL 1. Leo
is hitting it from the back while she is blowing Dylan.

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!

No biology is shown as Dylan grabs the back of Bordello Girl


1s head as he shoves himself deeper in her mouth. She is
moaning in ecstasy.

DYLAN
Thats it. Take every drop. Just
like that. Just like that! Yeah.

73 INT. DEN OF INIQUITY MASTER BEDROOM - NIGHT 73

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 hesitates. Lily gives him a piercing stare.

JOHNNY
You sure?

LILY
Do I look it?

Johnny presses down and shoots the heroin in to Lily. She


goes in to a state of bliss.

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 sticks the needle in his vein. He pushes it in. He


lays back on to the bed. His eyes close. He feels it. He
loves it. Lily is loving what she is seeing.
72.

JOHNNY
Oh my God...

Lily lays back on Johnnys chest.

JOHNNY (CONTD)
How does it feel so good..

LILY
Were just getting started.

Lily starts rubbing on Johnnys chest.

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 opens his eyes. He is holding back his desire. Lily


rolls on top of him.

JOHNNY
Lily no..

LILY
Say it louder.

JOHNNY
We shouldnt do this.

LILY
But thats what makes it so good.

Lily leans in to Johnny. He takes a deep breath in through


his nose and smells her. He cant resist. Lily goes to kiss
Johnny. He gives in. They start passionately kissing. Its
pure sinful eroticism. They wrap around each other. She
slides his pants off. The lust and the heroin engulf Johnny.
They are sweating. Lily licks Johnnys sweat off the side of
his face. Johnny kisses her chest as her sweat drips down.

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.

Johnnys phone lights up with a FaceTime request from


Gretchen. His eyes are closed and doesnt notice. Lily sees
it and presses answer on the call as she smiles in to the
camera. Johnny and Lily are both climaxing.

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.

74 EXT. GRETCHENS CAR - NIGHT 74

Gretchen is standing outside her car on a street where the


Hollywood sign is seen in the back. Her car is packed full of
all her stuff. Shes crying uncontrollably.

75 INT. HIGH SCHOOL HALLWAY - DAY 75

A BULLY pushes a SCRAWNY KID against a locker and starts


choking him. The scrawny kid pulls out a broken piece of
glass from his pocket and jabs it in to the bullys neck. The
bully goes to the ground as blood gushes like crazy. Other
kids in the hallway look in disbelief.
74.

76 INT. FRATERNITY HOUSE KITCHEN - DAY 76

A group of FRAT JOCKS repeatedly push PLEDGE KIDs head


underwater in the sink, then lift it up and funnel vodka in
his mouth. Hes not getting any air and begging them to stop
but they just laugh at him and continue going even harder.
Pledge Kid has no shirt on and we see he has a Relentless
tattoo on. The two main jocks holding his head are the same
ones that bullied Johnny. His face is turning purple. He
grabs a corkscrew off the counter and jams it in their necks.

77 INT. HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM - DAY 77

A nerdy GOTH GIRL with her hair in a bun is sitting at her


desk reading a book in between two JERSEY SHORE GIRLS. They
taunt her and hit her book out of her hand. Goth girl sticks
here middle fingers in both of their faces. The Jersey Shore
Girls starts rapidly punching goth girl in the face. Goth
girl pulls a sharp wooden pencil out of her hair bun and
stabs Jersey Shore Girl 1 in her throat.

78 INT. DEN OF INIQUITY - DAY 78

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 walks in to the room. Johnny is beyond himself.

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.

Dylan laughs at Mr. Capricorns stand your ground pun then


does a line of coke. He has no remorse.

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 google searches Topeka zip code. It comes up 66604.

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.

Leo and Dylan turn to Johnny in shock.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


Oh your singer didnt share that
little piece of news with you? He
hasnt told Gretchen yet either but
she already found out. She was a
good girl Johnny. You cant keep a
promise to me or to her. You really
need to get your shit together!

Johnny heads for the front door and runs out of the house.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


Oh come on you cant take a joke?
Dont run away like a little emo
boy! Face the music Johnny!
77.

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 runs out of the room in to the bathroom.

79 INT. DEN OF INIQUITY BATHROOM 79

Ricky is laying on the ground with his eyes open, covered in


vomit and foam. He is dead. Leo drops to his knees and tries
to wake him up.

LEO
RICKY!!! WAKE UP!!!!! NOOOO!!!!!!!

Leo is crying hysterically. Dylan walks in to the bathroom


entrance and looks down at the scene. He wipes his nose and
snorts while giving a mixed look of irritation and solemn.

80 EXT. KATS NEW HOUSE - DAY 80

Johnny runs in to the house. His mom sees he looks like a


wreck and comes rushing over with deep concern. The TV is on
with the stand your ground news playing in the background.

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.

Johnny looks like hes about to throw up.


78.

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 goes upstairs in to the guest room.

81 INT. KATS GUEST ROOM - DAY 81

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.

82 INT. SUNSET STRIP HOTEL ROOM - NIGHT 82

Vic and Gypsy Girl are lying in bed.

VIC
Steve Jobs said dropping acid was
one of the most important things he
did in his life.

They each take a tab of acid and place it on each others


tongues, swallow and smile. Vics phone rings.

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.

Vic looks at Gypsy Girl in shock. She looks mischievous back.

83 INT. CNN NEWS STUDIO - NIGHT 83

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 is having a psychedelic experience live on the air.

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.

84 EXT. RICKYS WAKE AT THE OUTDOOR RAINBOW BAR - NIGHT 84

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.

Vic sheds a tear. Leo finishes speaking and people gather


around to console him. Johnny goes to try and call Gretchen.
She ignores his call but then he receives a TEXT that reads
This Satan stuff has gone too far. I dont even know who you
are anymore. Dont ever contact me again. Lily hands Johnny
a drink and grabs Johnnys crotch as she takes a drag of her
cigarette. Johnny texts back Ok as Lily continues.

85 EXT. SUNSET STRIP - NIGHT 85

ELIAS
In honor of Ricky, I think we keep
the train rolling full speed ahead.
Thats what hed have wanted right?

LEO (STILL A MESS)


Yeah mate. I reckon so.

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 (TO JOHNNY)


You ready to embrace it?

JOHNNY (TO LILY)


All of it.

86 INT. AIRPLANE - NIGHT 86

Johnny reads Aleister Crowley books. He sees Do What thou


wilt shall be the whole of the law. and fixates on it.

87 EXT. OUTDOOR EUROPEAN FESTIVALS - DAY AND NIGHT 87

Montage of band performing at different massive rock


festivals with the flags of the different countries waving in
the crazed crowds. The country names come on the screen as
they tour throughout Europe.
81.

Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Russia, Ukraine,


Hungary, Austria, Norway, Poland, Denmark, Sweden. (Footage
shot at Knotfest)

88 INT. EUROPEAN HOTEL ROOM - NIGHT 88

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.

89 INT. DESTROYED HOTEL ROOM - MORNING 89

The band is scattered throughout, passed out. Hawk barges in.

HAWK
Time for Australia. No busses go
through the outback. Gotta fly to
every city. Early morning flights.

The band looks at each other with a terrified reaction.

90 INT. AIRPORT TERMINAL - DAY 90

Hawk pushes a passed out Dylan in a wheelchair through the


terminal while carrying Lily over his shoulder as Johnny and
Leo puke in a waiting area. Vic and Gypsy girl are holding
hands but look like they havent slept in days.

91 INT. TOKYO AIRPORT - NIGHT 91

The band arrives and is swarmed by Japanese fans at the


airport. The response is overwhelming. Hawk and the crew push
their way through warding off the mania.

HAWK
Japanese fans are the most
maniacal. Theyll know where were
staying before we do.

Tour itinerary continues on screen to South America. Crowd


shots of Brazil and Argentina are shown. The final date of
the tour is listed in London at Wembley Arena.

92 INT. PRIVATE JET TO LONDON - NIGHT 92

Everyone is asleep except Leo and Johnny. Leo is a mess.


82.

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 looks at Leo with sorrow and empathy.

JOHNNY
Dont carry that guilt.

Quick Flashes of the band playing Wembley with large pyro


behind them going off. (B-ROLL ALREADY SHOT)

93 INT. KATS NEW HOUSE LIVING ROOM - NIGHT 93

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?

Kat sees track marks on his arms. She looks devastated at


Johnny as her eyes start to tear. Johnny is ashamed.

JOHNNY
Mom I swear Im done with it.

94 INT. BACKSTAGE - FIRST SHOW U.S. TOUR: LAS VEGAS - NIGHT 94

The band all have their instruments on and are anxiously


waiting to head to the stage. Johnny is in the corner, curled
up in a fetal position sweating and dry heaving. Hawk is in
the corner tending to Johnny. The crowd is heard roaring with
tension in the background. LAS VEGAS PROMOTER (40s, wearing a
ball cap and holding a clipboard) runs in to the room.

LAS VEGAS PROMOTER


Hawk they were supposed to be on an
hour ago! Serious tension between
security and the crowd! About to
have a riot on our hands!

HAWK (TO JOHNNY)


We gotta get you on stage brother.
This is dangerous territory.

JOHNNY
I cant use anymore.
83.

Johnny turns more red and dry heaves. Hawk calls Elias.

HAWK (TO ELIAS)


Bad scene. Johnnys going through
heroin withdrawal. Kid can barely
move. No way he can play like this.

LAS VEGAS PROMOTER


Last time a headliner canceled a
sold out crowd here, sixteen people
were hospitalized and two died!!

95 INT. ELIASS HOUSE - NIGHT 95

ELIAS
We cant risk lives in the crowd.

HAWK
What do you want me to do?

Elias closes his eyes, deeply distraught.

ELIAS
Shoot him up and bring him home.

96 INT. LAS VEGAS BACKSTAGE - NIGHT 96

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 gives a very distraught look.

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.

VICS DAD (CONTD)


So is the fame and success
everything that you prayed for?

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 gives his sister a look of protection and concern.

VIC
No.

97 EXT. LAS VEGAS AMPHITHEATER VENUE - NIGHT 97

The band is on stage. They finish a song. The crowd cheers.

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.

98 EXT. TOUR BUS BEHIND VENUE - NIGHT 98

A crowd of diehard fans with memorabilia are waiting behind a


barricade to get autographs from the band. Vic is signing
autographs. Hawk is escorting Johnny to the bus. ROCKER MOM
(white, 40s, attractive) and ROCKER DAUGHTER (18, cute girl
next door) duck under the barricade and go after him.
85.

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.

The rocker mom points to Johnny as hes getting 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.

Rocker daughter hands Hawk her drivers license. Hawk


examines it and then looks at the mom with uncertainty.

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.

99 INT. TOUR BUS FRONT LOUNGE - NIGHT 99

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.

JOHNNY (WHILE PUTTING DRUGS AWAY)


Thats not a good idea darling.

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.

100 INT. TOUR BUS FRONT LOUNGE - NIGHT 100

Rocker mom is on the bus standing up talking to Leo.

ROCKER MOM
Can I fix myself a drink?

Leo nods to the counter. Rocker mom grabs a bottle of jack


and starts pouring herself a drink on the rocks. Lily and
Dylan walk on the bus. Dylan is carrying a huge bag of blow.

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 pours a pile of coke out of the bag on to the counter.

DYLAN (SINGING)
I am just another bloke! Gonna fuck
a cougar and do a little more coke!

Dylan takes a rolled up dollar bill and does a line. Lily


does a line and takes a swig off the bottle of Jack. Rocker
mom does a line. Moaning is heard from the back lounge of
Rocker daughter Oh God.. God. Johnny. Oh Oh, God! Lily
opens the door and walks in.
87.

101 INT. TOUR BUS BACK ROOM 101

Rocker daughter is standing up and leaning back while Johnny


is behind her. She is naked. His boots are still on with his
jeans around his ankles.

LILY
Hi darling. You finding God on the
back of a tour bus?

Lily puts her hands on Rocker daughters cheek and squeezes.

LILY (CONTD)
Its just so fucking good isnt it?

Slow motion of rocker daughters face being in pain then a


drop of blood falling from between her legs on to Johnnys
boot. Johnny sees it then looks at Lily. Lily smiles.

102 EXT. TOUR BUS BEHIND VENUE - NIGHT 102

Vic is still signing autographs. His dad and sister are


watching him. The crowd is much smaller. Hawk is standing
next to him looking tired.

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?

Hawk looks at Vics dad with a signal of you take it from


here. Hawk heads to the bus. Vics sister looks at the bus.

VICS SISTER
Vic can I at least go on the tour
bus tonight? Whats the big deal?

Vic is heartbroken as he looks at his sister knowing theres


no way he could ever allow that.

103 INT. TOUR BUS FRONT LOUNGE - NIGHT 103

Leo is playing his guitar with headphones on in front of his


laptop that has a picture of him and Ricky.
88.

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..

ROCKER DAUGHTER (CONTD)


MOM!!??! WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU
DOING?? IM TELLING DAD!!!

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.

104 INT. RAINBOW ROOM - NIGHT 104

Johnny and Lily walk in to the Rainbow. People notice them


and start freaking out. They smile and pose for fans. Lily
sees Elias sitting in a booth and goes to join him. Before
Johnny makes his way over, Gabriel approaches him.

GABRIEL (BUS BOY)


Youre a star thats only shining
in darkness. Its never too late to
choose the light.

Johnny gives Gabriel a dismissive look.

GABRIEL (BUS BOY) (CONTD)


Its sad you grew up without a
father but now she will too.

Johnny now looks at Gabriel with bewilderment. Gabriel walks


away. Johnny looks back, then sits down with Elias and Lily.

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.

Lily and Johnny look caught off guard.

ELIAS (CONTD)
I canceled the rest of the tour.

LILY
WHAT? THATS BULLSHIT ELIAS!

ELIAS
Did you guys fuck a teenage virgin
yesterday?

Johnny shows a look of deep remorse.

105 INT. ROCKER MOMS HOUSE - NIGHT 105

ROCKER HUSBAND (late 40s, balding, police officer) is sitting


on the living room couch. Tears run down the blank stare on
his face. Rocker mom is in the dining room as rocker daughter
screams at her from across the way.

ROCKER DAUGHTER (CRYING)


MOM HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO
DAD?!?! WHATS WRONG WITH YOU?!?!

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!!!!

Rocker mom and daughter continue screaming. Rocker husband


calmly reaches for his GUN, sticks it in his mouth and pulls
the TRIGGER. They both immediately shut up and look at him.
Rocker daughter and mom screams in horror.

106 INT. RAINBOW BOOTH - NIGHT 106

Johnny looks mortified. He is disgusted with himself.


90.

ELIAS
Do not talk to anyone about last
night. You never met them.

Johnny starts to cry.

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.

Lily stands up and darts away from the table.

JOHNNY
Lily wait!

She doesnt look back and takes off up the stairs.

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.

Elias gives Johnny a hug, stands up and walks away. Johnny


texts Gretchen Im sorry for what I did. Please come to the
rainbow tonight. Youre the love of my life. I need you.

MR. CAPRICORN
You always crawl back like that?

Mr. Capricorn sits down with a drink. Johnny sees his ring.
91.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


We need to discuss our plan for
Hellfest. Time to become a legend.

JOHNNY
What are you talking about?

MR. CAPRICORN
On stage ritual.

Johnnys stomach sinks as his face shows dread.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


Im gonna give you a gun and have a
mentally unstable person attack you
during the first song. Californias
a good old stand your ground state,
so blow his head off and keep
playing like nothing happened.

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.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONT'D)


Sin is nothing more than a matter
of opinion. The ONLY DEADLY SIN is
relying on someone else for your
survival and prosperity! Thats why
you must lead by example.

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.

107 INT. RAINBOW BATHROOM - NIGHT 107

Johnny is in the stall shooting up with the door closed. Two


COLLEGE DRUGGIES come in the bathroom and start doing bumps
of coke by the sink and fix themselves up in the mirror.

COLLEGE DRUGGIE 1
Our Psych professor told us thats
how tolerance gets compromised.
93.

Johnny hears the conversation just as he injects himself.

COLLEGE DRUGGIE 1 (CONTD)


So you can get more fucked up
depending on where you get high?!

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.

The screen goes to Johnnys POV looking up from the floor of


the stall. He sees Gabriel open the bathroom door and lead
Gretchen in as Mr. Capricorn urgently walks between them
wearing a paramedics outfit and carrying a medical case. He
turns to them and as he shuts the door, he politely says.

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 (CONTD)


Oh how apropos. Wouldnt that be so
glamorous and sexy. Early twenties
and dead in a leather jacket, torn
jeans and doc martens with a hit
record at the top of the charts. Oh
how the masses would love to obsess
over your death. What could
possibly be more edgy and cool here
in the US OF A! They adore you!
(MORE)
94.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


Theyd take your picture lying
there on the floor before theyd
call 911! Oh Hollywood.

Mr. Capricorn kneels down and opens his medical case. As hes
preparing an adrenaline needle, he changes his tone and says

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


We have more work to do Johnny..
than to just die tonight so some
clown can walk down the street with
your face on his shirt and only
know the words to a song. Its not
worship hour yet. So start singing.

Mr. Capricorn takes out an adrenaline needle and slams it in


to Johnnys chest. Johnny lunges up. Johnnys POV continues
in and out of consciousness with the vertigo effect as he
looks at Mr. Capricorn standing above him.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


Officially on the roster with Dave
Gahan, Nikki Sixx and Slash.

Mr. Capricorn looks at his watch.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


If you were gone for another 20
seconds, you would have beaten
Slashs record! Bravo dumb ass.

108 INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - NIGHT 108

Johnny is unconscious hooked up to a heart monitor and IV.


Gretchen is sitting next to him. Johnny wakes up disoriented
and squinting, then locks eyes on Gretchen.

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.

Johnnys eyes close then open and widen.


95.

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 is annoyed Johnny is asking about Lily.

GRETCHEN
Shes being questioned by the cops.

Kat runs in to the room.

KAT
Johnny!!

She goes to hug Johnny.

GRETCHEN
Im gonna go. I hope you can find
yourself again. The real you.

Gretchen hugs Kat.

KAT
Gretchen honey you cant stay
around for a bit longer?

Gretchen looks at Johnny longingly then turns to the door.

GRETCHEN
Ill pray for Johnny.

JOHNNY
Im gonna get clean! I love you!

Gretchen holds back tears looking at Johnny, then walks out.

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 walks in.

ELIAS
Johnny look at you dude. This isnt
the kid I signed.

Johnny gives a reaction of defeat.

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.

109 EXT. KUNDALINA YOGA RETREAT HOUSE - DAY 109

Johnny arrives and is greeted by GURUDEV (60s, yogi master)

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.

Montage of Johnny going through a grueling detox of vomiting,


dry heaving, sweating and suffering. Gurudev is with him.

110 EXT. GURUDEVS YARD - NIGHT 110

Johnny and Gurudev sit facing each other cross legged,


meditating while Gurudev teaches the mantra. With each
syllable, he presses a different finger together with his
thumb. Johnny repeats the movements and mantra after Gurudev.

GURUDEV AND JOHNNY


SA TA NA MA.
97.

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.

111 EXT. HELLFEST - NIGHT 111

The outdoor festival is filled with over 50,000 diehard rabid


fans. Shots of all the action around the grounds is shown. It
cuts in to Johnny being swarmed by several press people as
hes walking on to the side of the stage.

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.

The press people look enamored. Johnny walks away.

112 INT. HELLFEST STAGE 112

STAGE TECHS are setting up The Relentless gear. Dylan, Vic


and Leo are standing on the side of the stage with their
guitars on. Dylan has his sticks. Hawk walks up to them.
98.

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

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


Theyre waiting for the show boys.
99.

Mr. Capricorn walks away. The band watches him as he hands


his laminate to a homeless man on the other side of the
security guards on the side of the stage. They let him pass.
The homeless man walks up to Johnny. Its Gabriel.

GABRIEL (HOMELESS MAN)


We both have freewill, yet we both
standing here. A puppet is free as
long as he loves his strings.

Johnny and Vic realize its the homeless man they met when
they first moved to LA. They look at each other in shock.

GABRIEL (HOMELESS MAN) (CONTD)


You aint controlling the storm.
You aint lost in it either. You
are the storm. Whats it all for?

Gabriel walks away and passes by a MYSTERIOUS MAN holding


handcuffs who gives Gabriel a condescending look.

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 runs up with Lily.

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.

Lily heads to the bathroom behind the stage.

ELIAS
Dont let her out of your sight.
Im headed to the soundboard so
they know whats going on.

Elias runs off the stage. Johnny sees Lily go in to the


bathroom and the door closes. Mr. Capricorn walks out of the
bathroom a moment later. Johnny sees him walk out.

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.

Mr. Capricorn hands Johnny a gun.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


Johnny you do remember the easiest
place to hide a secret dont you?

Mr. Capricorn gives Johnny a sinister smile. Johnny sees Mr.


Capricorns face flash morph in to the satanic Goat deity
Baphomet. Johnny flashes back to Mr. Capricorn showing the
dollar bill at their first meeting, then to Mr. Capricorn in
front of the Baphomet painting at the bordello.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


How does it feel to know the person
youve been fucking is the same
person your moms been fucking?

Johnny flashes back to Lily on her bed in her apartment with


the poster of Mr. Capricorn behind her. He flashes back to
the den of iniquity with the painting of Baphomet and seeing
Lily standing in front of it. He flashes back to meditation
and hallucinating wings on her back when he had sex with her.
101.

MR. CAPRICORN (CONTD)


Im a REAL motherfucker, arent I?

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 opens his eyes and sees Gretchen.

MR. CAPRICORN (IN LILYS SEX VOICE)


Shoot it in me.

Johnny points the gun at Mr. Capricorn and shoots him in the
head. His head explodes, covering Gretchen and Hawk in blood.

113 INT. PRISON INTERVIEW AREA - DAY 113

Johnny is in orange inmate clothes. Hes smoking a cigarette


and sitting with the Rolling Stone interviewer.

JOHNNY
He was Baphomet. The androgynous
devil. All along.

ROLLING STONE INTERVIEWER


Johnny this is for Rolling Stone.
Needs to be a literal interview.

Johnny looks upset he isnt being taken seriously about it.

ROLLING STONE INTERVIEWER (CONTD)


What did you want to change most in
the world with your music?

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.

ROLLING STONE INTERVIEWER


Youre pleading not guilty,
claiming temporary insanity.
(MORE)
102.

ROLLING STONE INTERVIEWER (CONT'D)


Dont you fear by saying he was the
devil youll look as if youre
mocking the court to the jury?

JOHNNY
You dont get it man. Hes dark
energy! Einstein proved energy
cant be created or destroyed, only
displaced. Hell keep coming back.

ROLLING STONE INTERVIEWER


Enough with the gimmick. Seriously.

Johnny is frustrated but calmly stands up and leaves.

114 INT. AKKADIAN RECORDS OFFICE - DAY 114

It is the same interview from the opening scene.

ROLLING STONE INTERVIEWER


What advice would you give young
bands trying to make it today?

ELIAS
It starts and ends with the music.

ROLLING STONE INTERVIEWER


But with The Relentless, there was
more to their success than just
their songs. What about all the
disturbing scenarios that
surrounded the band?

ELIAS
Darkness happens.

ROLLING STONE INTERVIEWER


What is that supposed to mean?

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.

ROLLING STONE INTERVIEWER


Johnny Faust is now the most iconic
singer in rock music today. Who was
the man he shot on stage?
103.

ELIAS
No one. It was an act.

ROLLING STONE INTERVIEWER


An act? He is facing life in
prison. Why arent you testifying?

ELIAS
Its show business.

115 INT. JOHNNYS PRISON CELL - DAY 115

Johnny is writing lyrics in a notebook. He hears the PRISON


GUARD approaching his cell and talking.

PRISON GUARD
Writing new songs?

JOHNNY
Yeah. But theyll probably never
see the light of day.

GABRIEL (PRISON GUARD)


A seed has to be covered in total
darkness before it can struggle to
reach the light. Once it grows and
reaches the light, it cant survive
without it.

Johnny recognizes the voice. He looks up and sees that its


Gabriel. Johnny is in awe. Gabriel opens Johnnys cell door.

GABRIEL (PRISON GUARD) (CONTD)


People grow more today from music
than religion. You now have that
power and influence.

Johnny stands up like he just saw God and approaches Gabriel.

GABRIEL (PRISON GUARD) (CONTD)


You also have a visitor.

116 INT. PRISON VISITOR AREA - DAY 116

Gretchen is waiting. Johnnys eyes light up.

GRETCHEN
Vic and Leo told me everything.

JOHNNY
Im sorry I never told you.
104.

GRETCHEN
I also talked to Lily.

Johnny looks mortified.

GRETCHEN (CONTD)
She said blame her and the drugs,
not you. She also said you were
thinking about me the whole time
anyway.

Gretchen smiles at Johnny. Johnny is still in shock.

JOHNNY
Where is she?

GRETCHEN
Doing an interview at that place
you went. Elias set it all up.

117 EXT. GURUDEVS RETREAT - DAY 117

Lily is sitting with an interviewer and lights up a


cigarette. Gurudev walks past her in the background.

GURUDEV
Lily please remember about smoking.

LILY
Yeah sure thing doc. Im on it.

Lily takes a drag and exhales.

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.

118 INT. PRISON VISITOR AREA - DAY 118

GRETCHEN
We can worry about that later.
Listen, Elias hired some crazy
attorney that says he can get you
released on a technicality.

Johnny looks at Gretchen with total bewilderment.

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.

THE ATTORNEY (DAMIENS FATHER)


Hey Johnny. Hell of a first album.
Cant wait to hear the next one.

Johnny sees Damiens fathers face flash morph in to the


goat, then Mr. Capricorns face and then back to normal. No
one else notices. Damiens father puts the file folder on the
table and a pen. Johnny sees that Damiens father is wearing
Mr. Capricorns same red class ring. He opens the folder and
sees a form that reads Johnny Faust PRISONER RELEASE ORDER.
All the sections are filled out and signed except the
SIGNATURE line. Johnnys hands rest on the table of each side
of the contract. The pen is to his right hand. Gretchen is to
his left hand. Damiens father rapidly knocks four times on
the table with his ring then banters with Elias and Kat, not
noticing as Johnny looks at Gretchen with alarm. Gretchen
picks up on the ring knock, looks at Johnny with an
expression of we can beat this guy together interlocks her
fingers with Johnnys left hand as she leans over in to
Johnnys ear and whispers..

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.

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