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EXT. MONTANA RIVER - NIGHT SUPER: SEPTEMBER 2005 Music: 'Run to the Hills' by Iron Maiden. A Zodiac inflatable comes to rest on a riverbank near a stand of slim, white-barked trees. The pale trunks sway
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EXT. ASPEN GROVE - MOMENTS LATER The armed men silently approach the edge of the aspen forest when Bill trips over something in the fallen leaves. BILL Ow. Dammit. Wait, what is that?
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EXT. MONTANA WILDERNESS - TWILIGHT SUPER: SEPTEMBER 1845 Fur trapper GEOFF (35, bearded, dirty) moves through the snowy, mountainous forest. A MUTT keeps pace at a distance. Desperate and exhausted, he takes cover behind a tree and
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EXT. CROW ENCAMPMENT - THE NEXT DAY Colorful teepees line the bank of a flowing river. Canoes rest on shore, horses graze in a nearby meadow. A young woman scrapes deer hides as children play fight with sticks. A teenaged Crow girl carries a basket of black currants. She
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EXT. CROW ENCAMPMENT - MOMENTS LATER Spotted Wolf emerges from the underbrush carrying the trapper's rifle and satchel. He is followed by his twin sons, who are guiding a stumbling, blindfolded Geoff. Three Crow children (two boys and a girl) exit the forest
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EXT. CROW ENCAMPMENT - CONTINUOUS As the stranger awkwardly washes, Red Wolf waits by the shoreline, inspecting him. His twin grandsons stand guard as he scans Geoff for any signs of disease or injury. RED WOLF
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EXT. CROW ENCAMPMENT - EVENING Food is prepared and the tribe eats. Red Wolf has Geoff's restraints removed, deeming him harmless while in custody. During the meal, the youngest stare at the white man, who smiles politely but remains silent.
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EXT. OUTSKIRTS OF CROW ENCAMPMENT - MOMENTS LATER Finding a spot behind a tree, the trapper watches the camp from the darkness as he urinates, hidden from view. His gaze lingers on the 10 year old girl helping her teenage sibling. 18.
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EXT. OUTSKIRTS OF CROW ENCAMPMENT - MOMENTS LATER Geoff comes to his senses lying hogtied in the dirt. He coughs and spits as Red Wolf crouches down to address him. RED WOLF Quite the spot you've found
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EXT. MONTANA WILDERNESS - DAWN Six emaciated figures are camped against a rocky outcropping. They wear the tattered remnants of clergy. RED WOLF (V.O.) Some years ago, A group of white
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EXT. OUTSKIRTS OF CROW ENCAMPMENT - CONTINUOUS RED WOLF Perhaps Mother was naïve, and to be sure, our people had not met many outsiders. The ones we had met
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EXT. OUTSKIRTS OF CROW ENCAMPMENT - CONTINUOUS Geoff sits listening attentively as the old man continues. RED WOLF A few weeks after they arrived, our people started getting sick. It was
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EXT. CROW ENCAMPMENT - MORNING FLASHBACK Two canoes rest on the river bank, both stocked with supplies. The three priests are shoved along at spearpoint by a group of Crow, including a younger Red Wolf.
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EXT. OUTSKIRTS OF CROW ENCAMPMENT - CONTINUOUS The helpless Geoff senses a possible avenue of escape. GEOFF Yes please, send me down the river! RED WOLF
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INT. CROW EMCAMPMENT - EVENING FLASHBACK Kansas Man stands inside the teepee of the Crow matron, who coughs and writhes under a pile of skins. A worried young Red Wolf enters, his face full of grief and anguish.
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EXT. OUTSKIRTS OF CROW ENCAMPMENT - CONTINUOUS Red Wolf's demeanor gives away the slightest hint of anger. RED WOLF I know he meant well. But for all his words, his tears, his devotion,
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INT. CROW CHIEFTAN'S TEEPEE - DAWN A blindfolded Geoff snaps awake on a dirt floor lying face down, gagged, and hogtied in the center of a teepee. 26. Strewn around the tent's perimeter is an assortment of gear:
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EXT. MONTANA WILDERNESS - AFTERNOON FLASHBACK Geoff and his partner Hervé (40's paunchy, bald) ride horses along a pastoral stretch of grassland, looking up to see the high mountains in the distance. A loaded pack mule is
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INT. CROW CHIEFTAN'S TEEPEE - CONTINUOUS Red Wolf nods as the trapper continues. GEOFF Five nights ago, as we slept, we were ambushed by a Blackfoot
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EXT. TRAPPER'S CAMP - NIGHT FLASHBACK The two white men lie wrapped in blankets on the ground near their fire. A pair of horses and a mule are tied to adjacent trees. Shifting uncomfortably, Geoff rises in exasperation
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INT. CROW CHIEFTAN'S TEEPEE - CONTINUOUS GEOFF His screams are still fresh in my ears. The bastards slit his throat. Left him to die.
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EXT. TRAPPER'S CAMP - NIGHT FLASHBACK At the now empty campsite, Geoff stands covered in blood. Faint gurgling sounds emanate from Hervé's slashed throat, blood trickling down his now bare skull. Listening intently,
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INT. CROW CHIEFTAN'S TEEPEE - CONTINUOUS GEOFF For some reason, whether out of spite or just to see me dead, that furry little prick decided to bark.
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INT. CROW CHIEFTAN'S TEEPEE - CONTINUOUS GEOFF Bashed that Blackfoot with my rock till he stopped moving. It was then and there I resolved to skin and
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INT. CROW CHIEFTAN'S TEEPEE - CONTINUOUS GEOFF I am convinced that, if it was not for my profound and abiding faith in the Good Lord above, I would not
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EXT. CROW ENCAMPMENT - LATER Kicking Bird and his brother are handing rifles, various trapping equipment, and assorted camping gear to Geoff, who is seated in the small, lightweight canoe as it rests at the water's edge.
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EXT. MONTANA RIVER - CONTINUOUS Moving swiftly in the flowing water, Geoff lifts a hand and waves to the Crow onlookers while mumbling to himself. GEOFF Oh yes, I will most definitely be
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EXT. CROW ENCAMPMENT - MOMENTS LATER The Crow Family watches the canoe plow through the water, squinting as it rounds a bend and disappears from view. Little Owl turns to her husband and son. LITTLE OWL
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EXT. MONTANA RIVER - NEXT DAY - AFTERNOON Exhausted from hours of nonstop paddling, Geoff dozes off while sitting upright. The canoe travels on for untold miles, seemingly on autopilot. Dumping precious cargo with every bump, the boat
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EXT. ASPEN GROVE - SUNSET The trapper quickly establishes a makeshift campsite and sparks a modest fire. He busies himself by organizing his inventory, seeking to repair the damaged boat. Shivering in sopping wet clothing, Geoff checks the contents
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EXT. ASPEN GROVE - CONTINUOUS By the light of the rising moon, Geoff observes a herd of mule deer browsing. A beaver splashes into the river, pulling a branch. Everywhere he looks, wildlife frolics and feeds, unperturbed by his presence.
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EXT. TRAPPER'S CAMP - CONTINUOUS Emerging from the trees and entering the campsite at top speed, Geoff gathers himself to dive for the rifle. As he plants his foot to leap, Geoff's heel makes contact with the metal trigger plate of the bear trap. The toothed
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EXT. ASPEN GROVE - MORNING Geoff bolts upright, the leather satchel still stuck to his face with dried saliva. Drenched in sweat, he frantically throws off the horse blanket, waking in a confused panic to the chirping of songbirds in the early morning sun.
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EXT. ASPEN GROVE - EVENING A veil of darkness envelops Aspen Grove, but on this moonless night, Eden is strangely silent. Filling the void are the whispering voices of the swaying trees, leaves and branches brushing together like a cicada's wings.
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EXT. ASPEN GROVE - HOURS LATER As the trapper fitfully sleeps, he is awakened by the distinct rustling of footsteps. Geoff reaches for his long gun, scanning the perimeter. GEOFF
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EXT. ASPEN GROVE - NIGHT SUPER: 3:33 AM Geoff is jolted awake from his nightmare. Gasping and praising God, he laughs and wipes sweat from his forehead. GEOFF
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EXT. MONTANA WILDERNESS - MORNING FLASHBACK Mutt scampers along a stream bank. Nearby, Geoff stands hidden behind a tree, spying on a young Blackfoot girl as she picks blackberries.
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EXT. TRAPPER'S CAMP - MOMENTS LATER At his camp, Geoff and his partner Hervé tie the young woman to a tree, preparing to assault her. Mutt barks and the men's heads swivel around. A young Blackfoot boy has wandered into camp looking for his sister.
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EXT. ASPEN GROVE - NIGHT A stream of urine runs down the trapper’s buckskin leggings, hissing as it reaches the embers of the campfire. The sound breaks the creature's spell, releasing Geoff from his hypnotic trance. His body drops to the dirt. Gasping, he
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EXT. ASPEN GROVE - MOMENTS LATER At the empty campsite, the dwindling fire casts ghostly shadows on the surrounding forest. Falling leaves land on the trapper's deer rifle and cover it completely. A drop of blood trickles down the ivory trunk of an aspen
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INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - LATER A clock radio reads 3:33am. Bill's heart rate quickens, speeding up rapidly and triggering a flashing alarm. The motionless man's feet twitch beneath the blanket. He opens the clenched fist of his bandaged hand to reveal the
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POST CREDITS SCENE - EXT. ASPEN GROVE - AFTERNOON A pair of canoes come to a halt on the river's shore. Spotted Wolf leaps out and pulls the boats onto the gravelly beach. Little Owl instructs the two young Crow girls to jump out and they do, fearlessly.

ASPEN GROVE

A greedy fur trapper's encounter with a Native American tribe leads to a terrifying confrontation with a legendary creature in the Montana wilderness.

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Discover a captivating and immersive script that masterfully weaves together elements of historical fiction, cultural exploration, and survival storytelling. With its unique blend of Native American traditions, white settler perspectives, and supernatural horror, this story offers a fresh and thought-provoking examination of the human condition. The sharp dialogue, vivid descriptions, and complex moral dilemmas will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning the true nature of morality, justice, and the consequences of our actions. Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of Montana's wilderness and experience the emotional depth of characters grappling with their own beliefs, values, and survival. This script is a must-read for fans of historical and cultural storytelling, as well as those seeking a fresh and original take on the survival genre.

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Genres:
Horror 35% Western 40% Drama 30% Thriller 25%

Setting: 1845 and 2005, Montana wilderness

Themes: Survival, Cultural Conflict, Faith and Belief, Justice and Revenge, Nature and the Human Experience

Conflict & Stakes: Geoff's survival and acceptance by the Crow tribe, with the stakes being his life and the tribe's trust. Bill and Ted's conflict lies in their illegal hunting trip and their encounter with dangerous wildlife.

Mood: Tense and suspenseful, with moments of cultural exploration and personal growth.

Standout Features:

  • Unique Setting: The Montana wilderness in two different time periods, providing a distinctive backdrop for the story.
  • Character Development: Geoff's transformation from a trapper to a captive in a foreign culture offers a rich exploration of character growth.
  • Cultural Exploration: The film delves into the Crow tribe's culture and traditions, providing a unique perspective on Native American history.

Comparable Scripts: The Revenant (2015), Jeremiah Johnson (1972), Dances with Wolves (1990), The Edge (1997), The New World (2005), The Last of the Mohicans (1992), The Searchers (1956), Lord of the Flies (1963 and 1990), The Road (2009), The Call of the Wild (1935, 1972, 1997, 2020)

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