The Eden Theory (2021) Movie Script
1
(deep rumbling
tones) (birds tweet)
(bird squawks)
(brooding orchestral music)
(glass shatters)
(glass scrapes)
(Tom grunts)
(Tom grunts)
(Tom pants)
(Tom grunts)
(Tom groans)
(Tom pants)
(Tom groans)
(Tom pants)
(ominous tones)
(lighter flicks)
(door creaks)
(tense orchestral music)
(door closes) (switch clicks)
(door creaks)
(saw blade scrapes)
(wood snaps)
(door opens)
(door opens)
(door opens)
(thud)
(door opens)
(door squeaks and closes)
(bucket clatters)
- Shit.
(machines hum) (water drips)
(door creaks)
(door closes)
(sniffs)
(knife clacks)
(tap squeaks)
Come on.
Please, let's go. Come on,
come on, come on, come on.
(water splashes)
(dark orchestral music)
(hammer thuds)
(hammer thuds)
(distant cans clatter)
(ominous orchestral music)
(muffled buzzing)
(muffled buzzing)
(light thud)
(thud)
(tense orchestral music)
(pants)
(groans)
(pants)
(door opens)
(door creaks)
(brooding orchestral music)
(bells clink)
(bells ring)
(bells ring)
(breathes deeply)
(sighs)
(tense orchestral music)
(sighs)
(distant phone rings)
(suspenseful orchestral music)
(phone rings)
(door creaks)
(phone rings)
(box thuds)
(phone rings)
(phone rings)
(feedback hums and screeches)
Hello?
(feedback crackles)
(phone clacks)
(water splashes)
(fan hums)
Wah.
Wah, wah, wah, wah.
Wah.
(distant air horn
blares) (tense piano music)
(switch clicks)
(tense orchestral music)
(switch clicks)
(metal clangs)
(rapid gentle
footsteps approach)
(can rattles)
(sighs)
(distant dog barks)
(distant dog barks)
(distant dog barks)
(ring clinks)
(sighs) (dark orchestral music)
(breathes deeply)
(ominous tones)
(grunts)
(distant muffled chatter)
(muffled chatter)
(door opens)
(brooding orchestral music)
(sighs)
(chalk scrapes)
(chalk scrapes)
(chalk scrapes)
(dark swelling tones)
(gasps)
I don't think
We'll get out of this hell
(can sprays)
But the time here
with you's been nice
A cold love bloody
knuckle trigger finger
Riding on the
edge of my mind
A salute to the
end of the world
Now there's a cold
bloody knuckle trigger finger
Riding on the
edge of your mind
What a beautiful
end for you, girl
- Here, boy.
(whistles)
(whistles) Come on, boy.
Better not be taking my food.
(fists knock)
(fists knock)
(fists knock rhythmically)
(chuckles)
(fists knock rhythmically)
(feedback hums)
(lively piano music)
(ball thuds)
(muffled piano
music) (muffled thuds)
(ominous tones)
(lively piano
music) (ball thuds)
(ball thuds)
(muffled piano music)
(glass smashes) (wood clatters)
(ball thuds)
(glass clinks) (man groans)
(ball thuds)
(glass clinks) (man pants)
(ball thuds)
(ball thuds)
(ball thuds)
(static crackles)
(jazzy piano music)
You have been
So good to me
So fine and so gentle
I came around
And then I see
(distant dog barks)
Your face
So sentimentally
(muffled jazzy piano music)
It seemed just
a passing phase
(Tom pants)
And then one day
After the angels called
Your name, they came to me
(muffled jazzy piano music)
(deep rumbling
tones) (hushed chatter)
- [Woman] It's like it
never even happened.
Something wrong?
(overlapping chatter)
- He's right here. - Edwards.
(overlapping chatter)
- Where you
goin'? - I'll be back.
(hushed chatter)
- [Woman] Stay strong, sweetie.
(Tom screams)
You can't fight this forever.
- I wonder what happened. -
Him and his best friend...
(somber orchestral
music) (Tom pants)
(door opens)
(footsteps approach)
(door closes)
(footsteps approach)
- Your mother's been
worried about you.
It's time to go home.
(dark orchestral music)
- [Mother] I mean, my son has
never been in trouble before.
- [Detective] I understand.
- [Mother] I mean, he
didn't do anything wrong.
(knocks) (lighter clicks)
- Your mom's a sweet lady.
You mind if I come in?
Mr. Edwards, I know you've
been going through a rough time
and I'm not here to add to that.
I just need to, uh,
find out what
happened so we can find him.
Okay?
(sighs)
How long have you
known Mr. McDonald?
- Long time.
- Long...
Time.
So good pals, huh?
- Mack's my best friend. - Ah.
Best friends.
Wow.
Well I guess if anyone knows
where he's at, it would be you.
You wouldn't have any idea
where he might be, do you?
Did Mr. McDonald ever say
anything about running away
or anything like
that? - No, he...
I mean, actually, yeah,
he said stuff like that.
He...
He just doesn't wanna get stuck
in this town his whole life.
- Hm.
(clears throat)
When was the, uh, last
time you saw Mr. McDonald?
- I don't know, exactly.
- Any communication,
text messages, phone call?
- Not recently.
- He say anything about
what he was gonna be doing?
Where he might be
going? Anything?
- No.
- Where were you the
night he went missing?
- I was with my girlfriend.
I was at her place.
- With...
Girlfriend.
What's her name?
- What difference
does that make?
- It's just a simple
question I'm asking you.
- [Tom] An irrelevant one.
- Look, I'm just trying to
gather all the information I can
regarding the case.
That's my job.
Uncovering the truth.
That's why I'm
asking the questions.
- Yeah well these don't sound
like questions about the case.
They sound like
questions about me.
This is supposed
to be about Mack.
(sighs)
I'm sorry, but I
already told you.
I don't know anything
about where he went.
You should stop
wasting your time here
and start looking for him.
(detective clears his throat)
- I don't remember it, uh,
raining recently, Mr. Edwards.
(ominous tones)
(leaves rustle)
(car door slams)
(car engine roars)
(birds tweet)
(distant guitar music)
(background chatter)
- Are you listening?
I feel like I was just
saying how happy I am to have
you back and I feel like you
haven't even returned yet.
- I don't think I have, either.
Sorry.
- I'm worried about him too.
But Mack's smart, he's
not gonna get himself
into anything he
can't get himself out of.
- [Tom] Right.
- I just don't understand
why he didn't tell us.
I mean, he could've
got hurt out there.
- I'm sure he has his reasons.
- [Jamie] They better be good.
- Can I get you anything?
- I'm fine, thank you. - Fine.
- When did you get your truck?
- I grabbed it this morning.
(sighs)
- [Jamie] Were you out
there the entire time
looking for him?
(ominous tones)
- Yeah. I mean, as
long as I could.
Before I got lost.
- I'm sorry, baby. That's
a long time to be alone.
- Oh, by the way, the detective?
He thinks I was with you
the night he went missing.
- [Jamie] Why?
- That's what I told him.
- So you lied to him?
- Yeah. I don't like him and I
can tell he doesn't like me.
If he knows that I was the
last person to see Mack,
he'd somehow use it against me.
I feel like that's
what he's trying to do.
It's hard to explain.
- That's stupid, I mean,
what if he talked to me first
and I'd given him
a different story?
- Did he? - Well,
no, but he could've.
You know what?
It's gonna be fine and
Mack's gonna come back.
This has all just been
blown way out of proportion.
- Yeah.
- Hey, you should
get back to the farm,
before old Joe detassels you.
(Tom chuckles)
(cup clinks)
(birds tweet)
(pencil tip snaps)
- Son of a bitch!
(car approaches)
(car door slams)
Look who's back from vacation.
- Sorry, boss.
- [Joe] You're one day away
from being replaced, Edwards.
- Looks like
you're short-handed.
- What?
No, no. See,
quality, not quantity.
Those kids can teach
you a couple of things.
Hey, Maxwell, what
the hell are you doin'?
Don't! Just drop it, okay?
Put it down.
Just don't do it!
You gotta be kiddin' me.
All right, just take the
row next to Ellison and Grant
and make up for lost time.
- [Tom] Right. You got it.
- Hey! Hey, Edwards!
You seen McDonald?
(hushed chatter)
- [Woman] Him and his
best friend disappeared
and they can't find his friend.
I wonder what happened to him.
(water sprays)
- [Jamie] Summer's so long.
I don't even
remember being in school.
It's like it
never even happened.
I want this to last
forever and ever.
- Enjoying yourselves?
- [Tom] As a
matter of fact, I am.
See, this is what summer
break looks like, Mack.
- Oh, right. Your reward for
being a good little student.
- Yeah, absolute freedom.
- Well, until next year.
It's like a false
sense of freedom.
Just enough to
keep you obedient.
- Well, apparently it
didn't work with you.
- That's right. The
system can't control Mack.
- Except from 8 to 12,
Monday through Friday.
- Yeah. Yeah, I guess,
but only for one more week.
Then I'm outta here. - Yay.
- All right, well,
promise me you actually show up
for that last
week, pass the exam,
and then maybe next
weekend we go up to the lake.
Do a little celebrating?
- Uh, yeah, I'm not sure
about all that obedience shit,
but definitely down
for the celebrating.
- All right. - Am I invited?
- Sorry, James, guys trip.
- [Mack] Come on, you
hate camping anyway.
You'd be miserable.
- [Tom] And then maybe next
weekend we go up to the lake.
Do a little celebrating?
- Here you go, love.
- Thanks, Mom.
- [Mother] Have you
heard from Mack at all?
- [Tom] No, Mom.
- I'm just so worried about him.
I mean, I know he's
been in trouble before.
This isn't the first
time. We know Mack.
But it's not like him to just
run off and not tell anybody.
And for him to not even
say anything to you, I just
think it's the strangest thing.
I can't believe that he
hasn't called or messaged you.
No, I just hope
that all is well.
And he'll be back soon
and that'll be that.
All will be well.
I'm just glad you're home
safe and sound, Thomas.
I can't imagine if
anything were to happen, I just,
not even gonna
entertain that thought.
Anyway, you just give me 15
minutes on these cookies,
and then I'll pour you
a nice glass of milk
to wash it down with.
(Tom sighs)
(floor creaks)
(suspenseful
music) (floor creaks)
(floor creaks)
(floor creaks)
- [Reporter] Continuing tonight,
the investigation of the
missing teen from Eden
and the mystery
surrounding his disappearance.
Law enforcement
officials say they have found
no trace of the boy and his
whereabouts remain uncertain
as the search continues.
If you have any information,
please contact the Eden
County Police Department.
(dog pants)
The police are advising
residents within a 20-mile
radius
to stay in their homes,
board up their windows...
(projector whirs)
(brooding piano music)
- Wow. That bad, huh?
- What? No, I...
I'm just...
- You're distracted. (chuckles)
- Yeah, I'm distracted.
- Babe, I wanted to see a movie
so it could take
your mind off things.
You know how you always
say that you watch movies
to escape reality?
To get lost in a fantasy?
- Yeah. No, you're right.
This was a good idea.
- (chuckles) Liar.
- What? No, it
definitely helped me.
- Whatever.
- Come on.
You ready to go home?
- What? Take me home already?
- It's 12:30.
- Yeah, but...
I mean, you could, uh,
give me another
chance to distract you.
(sullen music) (crickets chirp)
There's something about it
A fix that you
can't be without it
Stretch itself out
like possible galaxies
(door motor hums)
- Afternoon.
Hope, uh, my stopping
by isn't a problem.
I was in the area and I
thought, uh, now might be
a good time to come back
to some of those questions.
Is that all right?
(bags rustle)
Great.
Can you tell me the last
time you saw your friend?
- No.
I don't remember.
- Did he tell you, uh,
what he was gonna be doing
that night he went missing,
where he might be going?
- No.
- What were,
uh... (clears throat)
What were you doing that night?
- You've already asked
me all these questions.
- Yeah, you said you
were with your girlfriend?
- [Tom] Yeah.
- "Jamie."
I found out.
You said you were
hanging out at her place.
Yeah, I talked with Jamie.
She said...
Oh, what was it? She said that
she was with you that night.
(chuckles)
At her place.
I asked her what you
guys did that night.
Now, (clears throat) I'm
gonna ask you the same thing.
- I don't know, we ate food.
Watched a movie.
I don't know, we just hung out.
- What movie?
- Close Encounters.
- Yeah, she, uh...
She couldn't remember,
so, uh, I was just curious.
That's, uh, that's
a classic though.
- Yeah.
My mom has dinner, so...
(tense music)
- Okay.
(door motor hums)
Talk to you soon, Mr. Edwards.
(door slams)
- He just shouldn't
be bothering you.
I think it's
incredibly insensitive.
And for him to just show up
at the house, unscheduled?
I mean, I understand the
first time it's protocol.
That's fine.
But really, it's rude to
just keep showing up uninvited.
If he wants to talk to you,
he should at least
call in advance.
That would be the proper
thing to do, but, I mean,
honestly, I think he's
wasting his time talking to you
when he should be
out looking for Mack.
Oh, his poor mother
must be heartbroken.
Maybe you should call her.
I bet she'd really
appreciate that.
(dark tones)
On second thought, maybe not.
Maybe give her some space.
Anything out of the ordinary
just might make her anxious.
(somber music)
(skateboard clacks)
(skateboard clacks)
(skateboard clinks)
(Tom groans)
(Tom pants)
(swing squeaks)
(gate clangs)
(bell rings)
(crickets chirp)
(Tom sighs)
(milk splashes)
(Tom sighs)
(Tom sighs)
(Tom sighs)
(ominous tones)
(glass clinks) (milk splashes)
(Tom pants)
(ominous tones swell)
(Tom breathes sharply)
(tense orchestral music)
(distant dog barks)
(sprinkler hisses)
(water splashes) (Tom pants)
(heavy metal music) (Tom grunts)
- [Mother] Tom?
- [Tom] Yeah?
- [Mother] We're out of milk.
(footsteps approach)
- I already told you everything
I know. Just leave me alone.
- What? You don't want me
to help you find this kid?
- You mean Mack? Yeah, well
he's not here, so go find him.
- You know what? You seem
like a very troubled young man.
A lot of built up anger.
It's not uncommon
for a kid your age,
lettin' the emotions get
the best of you, lashing out.
Maybe doing
something you might regret.
When was the last
time you and Mack
got into a serious argument?
(car door slams)
(car starts)
So be it.
I'll swing by Jamie's place.
Maybe she'll be more helpful.
- No, you won't.
Don't talk to her.
- Oh, no?
Okay.
Fine.
She's probably dealing
with a lot right now anyways.
(tense music)
- What do you mean?
- Well, you of all
people should already know.
- Know what?
(detective chuckles)
- The pregnancy.
- I swear to god.
You better watch what
comes out of your mouth.
- Hey, you shouldn't
talk to me like that.
(car door slams)
Oh, one other thing.
- Hey, no, I'm done with all
your stupid riddles, all right?
That's it. (car revs)
Stay away from Jamie.
(distant cheerful muzak)
(baby cries)
(baby cries)
(ominous orchestral music)
(groans) (swelling dark tones)
(vomit splashes)
(coughs)
(muffled punk rock music)
- Wanna know something funny?
- What?
- You know I hate
fish, like won't eat it,
unless it's like a really
good salmon or something?
- Right.
- Well, lipstick has fish
scales in it, so it's kinda
like I'm rubbing a dead fish
all over my mouth. (chuckles)
My hair still needs work.
You're awfully quiet.
- I know. I'm just tired.
I haven't been
sleeping much lately.
- That's okay, um...
I've been having a
hard time sleeping, too.
(suspenseful music)
- Why?
- Mack.
- Yeah.
- He's gonna be okay,
though. Don't you think?
- Has that detective
still been questioning you?
- Um, occasionally.
Just basic stuff.
If I've heard from Mack,
if I know where he's at.
Just stuff like that.
Obviously I have
nothing new to tell him.
- Does he bother you a lot?
- (chuckles) Not as
much as he bothers you.
- So you haven't
told him anything?
- No, there's nothing to tell.
- Does he talk to
you about other stuff?
Like stuff about you?
- Um...
Yeah, but just as
it pertains to Mack.
Are you gonna be ready
by the time I'm finished?
(suspenseful music)
- Does he ask you
questions about us?
- What?
- Like do you talk
about our relationship?
Things about you and me?
- [Jamie] What? No.
No. Tom, what're you getting at?
- (sighs) I'm just wondering
what you talk to him about.
- I already told
you what I told him.
- You didn't tell
me the specifics.
- Specifics? So what, now I'm
being interrogated by you too?
- Just tell me what
you talked about!
- I did.
- You didn't tell me everything!
- We didn't talk about
anything. Why are you...
Why are you freaking out?
- I'm not freaking out!
- [Jamie] Really?
Look at yourself.
- I just think I deserve
to know what you told him.
That's all.
- I told you everything!
What? What, did he
say something to you?
- I don't know.
What do you think?
What do you think
he might've told me?
Huh?
- Tom, stop. I don't understand
why you're doing this.
You're starting to scare
me. I would never lie to you.
I'm not hiding anything from
you. I don't understand why-
- Are you pregnant?
What the hell, Jamie?
- Tom.
- How long have you known?
(Jamie sobs)
- I, I just found out.
I was gonna tell you.
- Oh, you were
gonna tell me? When?
After you tell everyone else?
- I didn't tell
anyone else. - Don't lie!
Don't fucking lie!
What? You didn't think he'd
share your little secret?
- I didn't tell him. - Bullshit!
- I didn't. (sobs)
Tom, please don't
leave. Don't go.
Please. Let's talk about it.
- It's too late for that.
(door slams) (Jamie sobs)
(receding footsteps
thud) (Jamie sobs)
(door slams) (Jamie sobs)
(leaves rustle)
(coins clink)
(coins clink)
(suspenseful music)
(snaps fingers)
(water splashes)
(car approaches)
(brakes screech)
(car door closes)
(leaves rustle)
(tense orchestral music)
(dog barks) (Tom gasps)
(car door slams)
- Come on!
(car engine stalls)
Come on!
(grunts) Come on!
God damn it.
(pants)
(dog pants)
(leaves rustle)
(tense orchestral music)
(water splashes)
(tense piano music)
(door creaks)
(pants)
- [Mack] Hey, man,
let's go. Light me up.
- [Tom] You're gonna
have to come over here,
unless you wanna
lose this lighter.
- Come on, come on.
No, don't throw
it. Don't throw it.
Thank you.
Every day has its ups and
Downs
- Damn it.
- What?
- [Tom] I'm out of beer.
- Preparation, my friend.
(water splashes)
Yo, where you goin'? -
(chuckles) To get more beer.
- You're gonna go
all the way back
to the shore for that shit?
- Are you gonna share?
- Hell no.
- (chuckles) I didn't think so.
I'll be back.
- Bring me that tequila, then.
(water splashes)
(sighs)
(lively rock music)
(can hisses)
(flames roar)
(fire crackles)
(distant rock
music) (crickets chirp)
(chair hisses)
(suspenseful orchestral music)
(water splashes)
Tom!
Tom!
Fucking Tom, come back!
(water rumbles)
(water splashes) (gasps)
Tom!
(water rumbles and splashes)
(lively rock music)
(tense orchestral music)
Tom!
(water splashes and rumbles)
No! (pants)
(muffled screams and gasps)
(water rumbles and splashes)
Tom!
(water rumbles)
(crickets chirp)
(dark orchestral music)
(water splashes)
- Mack!
Mack!
Come on, man.
Don't joke like this.
(water splashes)
Mack!
Mack!
(rumbling)
Mack!
(water splashes)
(water rumbles)
(water splashes)
(water rumbles)
(water splashes)
Mack!
(water rumbles)
(water splashes)
(pants)
(water splashes and rumbles)
Mack!
(pants)
(water splashes and rumbles)
(gasps)
(water splashes and rumbles)
(gasps)
(water splashes)
(water rumbles)
(water splashes) (pants)
Mack!
(pants)
(dark tones) (knife clacks)
- Oh, honey, do you
want something to drink?
There's milk in the fridge.
(knife clacks)
- The milk's sour.
(button clicks)
- [TV Narrator]
Greetings, my friends.
We are all interested in
the future, for that is where
you and I are going to
spend the rest of our lives.
And remember, my friends,
future events such as these
will affect you in the future.
You are
interested in the unknown,
the mysterious,
the unexplainable.
That is why you are here,
and now for the first time,
we are bringing to you the
full story of what happened
on that fateful day.
We are giving you
all the evidence,
based only on the
secret testimony
of the miserable souls who
survived this terrifying ordeal.
The incidents, the places...
(muffled TV chatter)
(tense dark tones)
(door knocks)
My friends, can your heart
stand the shocking facts
about grave robbers
from outer space?
(explosion on TV)
(eerie music from TV)
(crickets chirp)
(door creaks)
(Tom sighs)
- Hey.
- Hey.
- Look, Jamie.
(sighs)
I'm so sorry.
You wanna come in?
(sighs)
(door creaks)
(door closes)
(lock clicks)
(chair creaks)
(sighs)
I'm an asshole.
You didn't deserve any of that.
It's just this detective...
- Tom, I didn't say
anything. I promise.
- No, I know.
I believe you.
It's just in the moment and...
I don't know how he knew.
(sighs)
- I forgive you.
It's okay.
(Tom sighs)
- I love you.
I need you.
I really need you.
(sighs)
And this, I mean...
It's unexpected.
But...
I'm okay with it.
I think I might even
be happy about it.
(Jamie chuckles)
(Jamie sighs)
- I'll trade you.
A baby for a ring. (chuckles)
- Oh, ah... I might have to
get back to you on that one.
- You may have to
give up corn detasseling
and get a real
job. (Tom chuckles)
- Yeah. Boy or girl?
- How am I supposed to know?
- [Tom] It's like, uh, like
intuition or something, right?
- No, it's way too
early for that anyway.
- (chuckles) Come on.
- Maybe we can ask your
detective friend if he knows.
He apparently seems to
know about everything else.
Except for where
Mack is, obviously.
(somber music)
What's wrong?
Is everything okay?
(somber music)
- [Man] Come in, Tar Two.
Come in, Tar Two.
We've lost contact, sir.
Baker Two, sir.
All control plants in
test area. This is a mayday.
Repeat, this is a mayday.
Proceed to
statement baker one-seven.
Search for Tar Two.
- [Man] Control from Tar Seven.
Wreckage site at
southwest corner, Solidat Flats.
The ship appears
completely demolished.
No sign of survivors. Over.
- [Man] Roger, Tar Seven.
Circle wreckage at
one-zero-zero-zero-three
until arrival of
helicopter rescue unit.
(Tom sighs)
(dog pants)
(eerie orchestral music)
(crickets chirp)
(leaves rustle)
(ominous tones)
(ominous music)
(leaves rustle)
(body clunks)
- Hey, are you okay, man?
- [Worker] Yeah, I'm
fine. Just a broken ankle.
(ominous tones)
- Hey, love birds! The
tassels are on the top.
Let's get back to
work, gentlemen.
(water sprays)
- [Detective] Never
seen it so clean.
- How'd you know
Jamie is pregnant?
- I'm a detective?
I'm intuitive. I
put things together.
- She didn't tell you shit.
- Yeah, she didn't have to.
Have you told your mom yet?
I'm sure she's gonna
be really excited.
(Tom scoffs)
(water sprays)
You think you're
ready to be a father?
That's a big
commitment. (tense music)
- What the hell is your problem?
Seriously! Just
get out of my life!
- I don't think we're
on the same page here.
- No, we're not!
(water sprays)
- I'm on your
side. Can't you see?
I mean, sure, maybe I probe
you with one too many questions
at times, but I want
the truth, Mr. Edwards.
Like anybody else.
And I wanna help
you too, you know?
Especially now that
you're gonna be a father.
And Jamie, I mean...
(sighs) You know, depending on
how this whole case turns out
it's possible she could be
raising the child all by
herself.
You know, so I just
wanna make sure that...
(water sprays)
- Fuck you!
(detective chuckles)
- All right.
(Tom sighs)
- Thomas?
I brought you a little snack.
- Thanks.
- [Mother] Somethin' wrong?
- What?
- [Mother] You
look stressed out.
I didn't know if
something was bothering you.
Anything you wanna
talk about? - No.
- Am I a good mother?
- Yeah?
- I just, I hate
seeing you this way.
It makes me feel like
I'm doing something wrong.
I don't if I'm asking
the right questions,
or if I'm asking
too many questions.
Just makes me feel like
I'm failing as a mom.
Your mother's supposed
to be able to comfort you
and fix your problems, you
know, that's what moms do.
But I realize I can't.
I can't make
everything okay anymore.
I can't make it all right.
You've outgrown me, Thomas.
Your issues are too big
for me to solve, you know?
You have issues
only you can solve.
(chuckles)
Stay strong, sweetie.
(toothbrush scrapes)
(radio interference
crackles and screeches)
(toothbrush scrapes)
(radio interference
crackles and screeches)
(toothbrush scrapes)
(radio interference
crackles and screeches)
(garbled chatter) (radio
interference screeches)
(garbled chatter) (radio
interference screeches)
(glass smashes)
(suspenseful music)
(glass smashes) (ominous music)
(balls thud)
- The man soaked in red
is still bothering you.
- Excuse me?
- Your uninvited guest?
- How do you know about that?
(Marrow chuckles)
- This isn't as big
as you think it is.
You got a good girl
there. You hang onto her.
You'd be hard-pressed to find
another woman that loves you,
as much as she does.
The only other
woman that loves you
that much is your mother.
That woman is a saint.
I do worry about
your friend, though.
You know he'd have
your back no matter what.
You gotta do somethin', Tom.
You have what most people
would consider the perfect life,
but this intruder, he's
getting into your mind.
You want to stay in this
town, you gotta ignore him.
You gotta forget about him.
Don't let him
invade your thoughts.
He's got no power over you,
unless you give it to him.
That's about all the
advice you're gonna get
from this old set of bones.
Uh, one more thing.
Remember, nothing
good lasts forever.
Sometimes in life, there's
things you can't cover up,
or ignore.
Sometimes you
gotta face reality.
- Everything was perfect.
- Chaos knocks on the
door of perfection.
It always gets in.
I thought I told you to
keep an eye on that girl?
Come on, kid,
she's getting away.
(strong wind blows)
- Hey, do the teachers
usually hang out at the courts?
- I've never
really noticed. Why?
- 'Cause I swear one
of them was sitting
next to me in the bleachers.
At least, I know I've
been in his class before.
And he knew everything
about me. Like, everything.
- What do you
mean, "everything?"
- About my mom and you.
And the detective.
And he said if I
wanna stay here,
I need to avoid
him at all costs.
Like he was warning me.
- What?
No, you're not going
anywhere. You did nothing wrong.
You're not going to jail.
- I don't think
that's what he meant.
(racquet pings)
(stone clacks)
(ominous orchestral
music) (water drips)
(dog barks) (Jamie gasps)
- Mack.
(eerie orchestral music)
(ominous chords)
(wood creaks)
(door creaks)
(door closes)
(suspenseful piano music)
Where are we?
(distant dog barks)
- This way.
(ominous swelling strings)
(whooshing)
(fence clinks) (tense music)
(lighter flicks)
(fire crackles)
- What? What's the matter?
(Tom mumbles)
- Oh, my god.
- It's okay.
(distant glass smashes)
(suspenseful music)
(Jamie gasps)
(water splashes)
(Tom gasps)
(water splashes)
- (gasps) Mack!
(pants)
(leaves rustle)
(suspenseful tones)
(tense percussive music)
(creature shrieks)
(thuds) (creature snarls)
(creature shrieks)
Okay, go!
Go, go, go!
(creature shrieks)
(sinister orchestral music)
(flames crackle)
(creature shrieks)
(rapid thuds)
(creature shrieks)
(creature snarls)
(heavy thud)
(creature roars)
(heavy rhythmic clunks)
(flames crackle)
(can hisses)
(explosion roars)
(creature shrieks)
(heavy clunk)
(rapid footsteps recede)
Three.
Two.
One.
(shovel scrapes)
(shovel scrapes)
(shovel scrapes)
(shovel scrapes)
(shovel scrapes)
(somber music)
(leaves rustle)
(crickets chirp)
(water drips)
(door opens)
(footsteps approach)
(door closes)
(footsteps approach)
(dark tones)
(footsteps approach)
(wrench clangs)
- [Joe] Where the hell have
you been for the last five days?
- I had some things come up.
- Yeah, well, tassels are
all down. Season's over.
- Already?
- What part of
"seasonal" don't you understand?
Time to find
another job. Sorry, kid.
Time doesn't stand
still for anybody.
World keeps spinning.
Hey, kid!
(somber orchestral music)
(chuckles)
Fuck.
(wrench clangs)
(phone rings)
(phone rings)
(phone rings)
(phone rings)
(phone rings)
(door slams)
(phone rings)
(phone rings)
(feedback whines)
(feedback crackles)
(crickets chirp)
- [Detective] Mr. Edwards!
Pleasant night, isn't it?
(sullen acoustic music)
When I find out
(darts thud)
That you did something
(darts thud)
Bad
It makes me
Think of all the times
I died to
something like that
(dominoes clack)
(car engine roars)
(tires screech)
(distant yelling)
(tense abrasive music)
(garbled screams)
(rumbling and chaotic music)
(Tom gasps and pants)
(dark swelling music)
(somber piano music)
- How is it?
- It's good.
Yours?
- Pretty good.
How are you?
Tom, what's happening?
- I don't know anymore.
- We're gonna get through this.
- Nothing good lasts forever.
- Nothing lasts forever.
(suspenseful music)
- Well, you guys
look cute together.
(slurps)
Tom, I wanna talk with you.
One more thing!
Tom!
I know you were
there that night.
I know you were at the lake.
It all adds up, Mr. Edwards.
I know he's dead.
(clears throat) Why'd
you lie to me, Tom?
- [Marrow] You wanna
stay in this town,
you gotta ignore him.
- I just want to know,
why did you kill him?
Huh?
(eerie tones)
I just need a motive.
Hm.
Jamie?
What about you?
You're pretty close to Mack.
Did he do anything
to you that, uh,
might've pushed Tom
here over the edge?
(slurps)
And by the way, how
far along are you?
It's not possible
that maybe Mack...
- He's lying, he's
lying. (detective laughs)
He's lying, he's
lying. (detective laughs)
- And now you don't even know
if it's yours or if it's his.
Man, my, (slurps) my money's
on Mack. Sorry to say it.
But that's the truth, isn't it?
That's why you killed him.
- [Marrow] And don't let
him invade your thoughts.
- I finally figured it out!
You killed Mack
because he screwed Jamie,
and now your whole
world is completely...
(Tom screams)
(thuds) (Tom grunts)
- Tom! (thuds and grunts)
Tom! (thuds and grunts)
Stop!
(thuds) (Tom grunts)
Tom, stop! (thuds and grunts)
Stop! Stop! (thuds and grunts)
(thuds) (Tom grunts)
(thuds)
(thuds) (Tom grunts)
(Tom pants)
(thud)
(Tom pants)
(dark orchestral music)
- [Marrow] The man soaked in
red is still bothering you.
Your uninvited guest?
Sometimes in life, there's
things you can't cover up.
(Tom pants)
- [Jamie] Tom,
you're freaking me out.
(tense orchestral music)
- [Tom] Everything was perfect.
- Chaos knocks on the
door of perfection.
It always gets in.
(glass smashes)
This town isn't as
big as you think it is.
Sometimes you
gotta face reality.
- [Joe] Time doesn't
stand still for anybody.
World keeps spinning.
- [Jamie] You watch
movies to escape reality.
Get lost in a fantasy.
- [Mother] I can't make
everything okay anymore.
Stay strong, sweetie.
(Tom screams)
(somber orchestral music)
- I'll trade you.
A baby for a ring.
(Tom sobs)
(fire crackles)
(sinister orchestral music)
(flames roar and crackle)
(somber orchestral music)
- [Mother] Tom? Is
everything okay?
- Everything's fine.
(muffled rhythmic thuds)
(rhythmic thuds)
(creature snarls)
(tense orchestral music)
(somber orchestral music)
(brooding orchestral music)
(somber music)
(birds tweet)
(bird squawks)
(deep rumbling
tones) (birds tweet)
(bird squawks)
(brooding orchestral music)
(glass shatters)
(glass scrapes)
(Tom grunts)
(Tom grunts)
(Tom pants)
(Tom grunts)
(Tom groans)
(Tom pants)
(Tom groans)
(Tom pants)
(ominous tones)
(lighter flicks)
(door creaks)
(tense orchestral music)
(door closes) (switch clicks)
(door creaks)
(saw blade scrapes)
(wood snaps)
(door opens)
(door opens)
(door opens)
(thud)
(door opens)
(door squeaks and closes)
(bucket clatters)
- Shit.
(machines hum) (water drips)
(door creaks)
(door closes)
(sniffs)
(knife clacks)
(tap squeaks)
Come on.
Please, let's go. Come on,
come on, come on, come on.
(water splashes)
(dark orchestral music)
(hammer thuds)
(hammer thuds)
(distant cans clatter)
(ominous orchestral music)
(muffled buzzing)
(muffled buzzing)
(light thud)
(thud)
(tense orchestral music)
(pants)
(groans)
(pants)
(door opens)
(door creaks)
(brooding orchestral music)
(bells clink)
(bells ring)
(bells ring)
(breathes deeply)
(sighs)
(tense orchestral music)
(sighs)
(distant phone rings)
(suspenseful orchestral music)
(phone rings)
(door creaks)
(phone rings)
(box thuds)
(phone rings)
(phone rings)
(feedback hums and screeches)
Hello?
(feedback crackles)
(phone clacks)
(water splashes)
(fan hums)
Wah.
Wah, wah, wah, wah.
Wah.
(distant air horn
blares) (tense piano music)
(switch clicks)
(tense orchestral music)
(switch clicks)
(metal clangs)
(rapid gentle
footsteps approach)
(can rattles)
(sighs)
(distant dog barks)
(distant dog barks)
(distant dog barks)
(ring clinks)
(sighs) (dark orchestral music)
(breathes deeply)
(ominous tones)
(grunts)
(distant muffled chatter)
(muffled chatter)
(door opens)
(brooding orchestral music)
(sighs)
(chalk scrapes)
(chalk scrapes)
(chalk scrapes)
(dark swelling tones)
(gasps)
I don't think
We'll get out of this hell
(can sprays)
But the time here
with you's been nice
A cold love bloody
knuckle trigger finger
Riding on the
edge of my mind
A salute to the
end of the world
Now there's a cold
bloody knuckle trigger finger
Riding on the
edge of your mind
What a beautiful
end for you, girl
- Here, boy.
(whistles)
(whistles) Come on, boy.
Better not be taking my food.
(fists knock)
(fists knock)
(fists knock rhythmically)
(chuckles)
(fists knock rhythmically)
(feedback hums)
(lively piano music)
(ball thuds)
(muffled piano
music) (muffled thuds)
(ominous tones)
(lively piano
music) (ball thuds)
(ball thuds)
(muffled piano music)
(glass smashes) (wood clatters)
(ball thuds)
(glass clinks) (man groans)
(ball thuds)
(glass clinks) (man pants)
(ball thuds)
(ball thuds)
(ball thuds)
(static crackles)
(jazzy piano music)
You have been
So good to me
So fine and so gentle
I came around
And then I see
(distant dog barks)
Your face
So sentimentally
(muffled jazzy piano music)
It seemed just
a passing phase
(Tom pants)
And then one day
After the angels called
Your name, they came to me
(muffled jazzy piano music)
(deep rumbling
tones) (hushed chatter)
- [Woman] It's like it
never even happened.
Something wrong?
(overlapping chatter)
- He's right here. - Edwards.
(overlapping chatter)
- Where you
goin'? - I'll be back.
(hushed chatter)
- [Woman] Stay strong, sweetie.
(Tom screams)
You can't fight this forever.
- I wonder what happened. -
Him and his best friend...
(somber orchestral
music) (Tom pants)
(door opens)
(footsteps approach)
(door closes)
(footsteps approach)
- Your mother's been
worried about you.
It's time to go home.
(dark orchestral music)
- [Mother] I mean, my son has
never been in trouble before.
- [Detective] I understand.
- [Mother] I mean, he
didn't do anything wrong.
(knocks) (lighter clicks)
- Your mom's a sweet lady.
You mind if I come in?
Mr. Edwards, I know you've
been going through a rough time
and I'm not here to add to that.
I just need to, uh,
find out what
happened so we can find him.
Okay?
(sighs)
How long have you
known Mr. McDonald?
- Long time.
- Long...
Time.
So good pals, huh?
- Mack's my best friend. - Ah.
Best friends.
Wow.
Well I guess if anyone knows
where he's at, it would be you.
You wouldn't have any idea
where he might be, do you?
Did Mr. McDonald ever say
anything about running away
or anything like
that? - No, he...
I mean, actually, yeah,
he said stuff like that.
He...
He just doesn't wanna get stuck
in this town his whole life.
- Hm.
(clears throat)
When was the, uh, last
time you saw Mr. McDonald?
- I don't know, exactly.
- Any communication,
text messages, phone call?
- Not recently.
- He say anything about
what he was gonna be doing?
Where he might be
going? Anything?
- No.
- Where were you the
night he went missing?
- I was with my girlfriend.
I was at her place.
- With...
Girlfriend.
What's her name?
- What difference
does that make?
- It's just a simple
question I'm asking you.
- [Tom] An irrelevant one.
- Look, I'm just trying to
gather all the information I can
regarding the case.
That's my job.
Uncovering the truth.
That's why I'm
asking the questions.
- Yeah well these don't sound
like questions about the case.
They sound like
questions about me.
This is supposed
to be about Mack.
(sighs)
I'm sorry, but I
already told you.
I don't know anything
about where he went.
You should stop
wasting your time here
and start looking for him.
(detective clears his throat)
- I don't remember it, uh,
raining recently, Mr. Edwards.
(ominous tones)
(leaves rustle)
(car door slams)
(car engine roars)
(birds tweet)
(distant guitar music)
(background chatter)
- Are you listening?
I feel like I was just
saying how happy I am to have
you back and I feel like you
haven't even returned yet.
- I don't think I have, either.
Sorry.
- I'm worried about him too.
But Mack's smart, he's
not gonna get himself
into anything he
can't get himself out of.
- [Tom] Right.
- I just don't understand
why he didn't tell us.
I mean, he could've
got hurt out there.
- I'm sure he has his reasons.
- [Jamie] They better be good.
- Can I get you anything?
- I'm fine, thank you. - Fine.
- When did you get your truck?
- I grabbed it this morning.
(sighs)
- [Jamie] Were you out
there the entire time
looking for him?
(ominous tones)
- Yeah. I mean, as
long as I could.
Before I got lost.
- I'm sorry, baby. That's
a long time to be alone.
- Oh, by the way, the detective?
He thinks I was with you
the night he went missing.
- [Jamie] Why?
- That's what I told him.
- So you lied to him?
- Yeah. I don't like him and I
can tell he doesn't like me.
If he knows that I was the
last person to see Mack,
he'd somehow use it against me.
I feel like that's
what he's trying to do.
It's hard to explain.
- That's stupid, I mean,
what if he talked to me first
and I'd given him
a different story?
- Did he? - Well,
no, but he could've.
You know what?
It's gonna be fine and
Mack's gonna come back.
This has all just been
blown way out of proportion.
- Yeah.
- Hey, you should
get back to the farm,
before old Joe detassels you.
(Tom chuckles)
(cup clinks)
(birds tweet)
(pencil tip snaps)
- Son of a bitch!
(car approaches)
(car door slams)
Look who's back from vacation.
- Sorry, boss.
- [Joe] You're one day away
from being replaced, Edwards.
- Looks like
you're short-handed.
- What?
No, no. See,
quality, not quantity.
Those kids can teach
you a couple of things.
Hey, Maxwell, what
the hell are you doin'?
Don't! Just drop it, okay?
Put it down.
Just don't do it!
You gotta be kiddin' me.
All right, just take the
row next to Ellison and Grant
and make up for lost time.
- [Tom] Right. You got it.
- Hey! Hey, Edwards!
You seen McDonald?
(hushed chatter)
- [Woman] Him and his
best friend disappeared
and they can't find his friend.
I wonder what happened to him.
(water sprays)
- [Jamie] Summer's so long.
I don't even
remember being in school.
It's like it
never even happened.
I want this to last
forever and ever.
- Enjoying yourselves?
- [Tom] As a
matter of fact, I am.
See, this is what summer
break looks like, Mack.
- Oh, right. Your reward for
being a good little student.
- Yeah, absolute freedom.
- Well, until next year.
It's like a false
sense of freedom.
Just enough to
keep you obedient.
- Well, apparently it
didn't work with you.
- That's right. The
system can't control Mack.
- Except from 8 to 12,
Monday through Friday.
- Yeah. Yeah, I guess,
but only for one more week.
Then I'm outta here. - Yay.
- All right, well,
promise me you actually show up
for that last
week, pass the exam,
and then maybe next
weekend we go up to the lake.
Do a little celebrating?
- Uh, yeah, I'm not sure
about all that obedience shit,
but definitely down
for the celebrating.
- All right. - Am I invited?
- Sorry, James, guys trip.
- [Mack] Come on, you
hate camping anyway.
You'd be miserable.
- [Tom] And then maybe next
weekend we go up to the lake.
Do a little celebrating?
- Here you go, love.
- Thanks, Mom.
- [Mother] Have you
heard from Mack at all?
- [Tom] No, Mom.
- I'm just so worried about him.
I mean, I know he's
been in trouble before.
This isn't the first
time. We know Mack.
But it's not like him to just
run off and not tell anybody.
And for him to not even
say anything to you, I just
think it's the strangest thing.
I can't believe that he
hasn't called or messaged you.
No, I just hope
that all is well.
And he'll be back soon
and that'll be that.
All will be well.
I'm just glad you're home
safe and sound, Thomas.
I can't imagine if
anything were to happen, I just,
not even gonna
entertain that thought.
Anyway, you just give me 15
minutes on these cookies,
and then I'll pour you
a nice glass of milk
to wash it down with.
(Tom sighs)
(floor creaks)
(suspenseful
music) (floor creaks)
(floor creaks)
(floor creaks)
- [Reporter] Continuing tonight,
the investigation of the
missing teen from Eden
and the mystery
surrounding his disappearance.
Law enforcement
officials say they have found
no trace of the boy and his
whereabouts remain uncertain
as the search continues.
If you have any information,
please contact the Eden
County Police Department.
(dog pants)
The police are advising
residents within a 20-mile
radius
to stay in their homes,
board up their windows...
(projector whirs)
(brooding piano music)
- Wow. That bad, huh?
- What? No, I...
I'm just...
- You're distracted. (chuckles)
- Yeah, I'm distracted.
- Babe, I wanted to see a movie
so it could take
your mind off things.
You know how you always
say that you watch movies
to escape reality?
To get lost in a fantasy?
- Yeah. No, you're right.
This was a good idea.
- (chuckles) Liar.
- What? No, it
definitely helped me.
- Whatever.
- Come on.
You ready to go home?
- What? Take me home already?
- It's 12:30.
- Yeah, but...
I mean, you could, uh,
give me another
chance to distract you.
(sullen music) (crickets chirp)
There's something about it
A fix that you
can't be without it
Stretch itself out
like possible galaxies
(door motor hums)
- Afternoon.
Hope, uh, my stopping
by isn't a problem.
I was in the area and I
thought, uh, now might be
a good time to come back
to some of those questions.
Is that all right?
(bags rustle)
Great.
Can you tell me the last
time you saw your friend?
- No.
I don't remember.
- Did he tell you, uh,
what he was gonna be doing
that night he went missing,
where he might be going?
- No.
- What were,
uh... (clears throat)
What were you doing that night?
- You've already asked
me all these questions.
- Yeah, you said you
were with your girlfriend?
- [Tom] Yeah.
- "Jamie."
I found out.
You said you were
hanging out at her place.
Yeah, I talked with Jamie.
She said...
Oh, what was it? She said that
she was with you that night.
(chuckles)
At her place.
I asked her what you
guys did that night.
Now, (clears throat) I'm
gonna ask you the same thing.
- I don't know, we ate food.
Watched a movie.
I don't know, we just hung out.
- What movie?
- Close Encounters.
- Yeah, she, uh...
She couldn't remember,
so, uh, I was just curious.
That's, uh, that's
a classic though.
- Yeah.
My mom has dinner, so...
(tense music)
- Okay.
(door motor hums)
Talk to you soon, Mr. Edwards.
(door slams)
- He just shouldn't
be bothering you.
I think it's
incredibly insensitive.
And for him to just show up
at the house, unscheduled?
I mean, I understand the
first time it's protocol.
That's fine.
But really, it's rude to
just keep showing up uninvited.
If he wants to talk to you,
he should at least
call in advance.
That would be the proper
thing to do, but, I mean,
honestly, I think he's
wasting his time talking to you
when he should be
out looking for Mack.
Oh, his poor mother
must be heartbroken.
Maybe you should call her.
I bet she'd really
appreciate that.
(dark tones)
On second thought, maybe not.
Maybe give her some space.
Anything out of the ordinary
just might make her anxious.
(somber music)
(skateboard clacks)
(skateboard clacks)
(skateboard clinks)
(Tom groans)
(Tom pants)
(swing squeaks)
(gate clangs)
(bell rings)
(crickets chirp)
(Tom sighs)
(milk splashes)
(Tom sighs)
(Tom sighs)
(Tom sighs)
(ominous tones)
(glass clinks) (milk splashes)
(Tom pants)
(ominous tones swell)
(Tom breathes sharply)
(tense orchestral music)
(distant dog barks)
(sprinkler hisses)
(water splashes) (Tom pants)
(heavy metal music) (Tom grunts)
- [Mother] Tom?
- [Tom] Yeah?
- [Mother] We're out of milk.
(footsteps approach)
- I already told you everything
I know. Just leave me alone.
- What? You don't want me
to help you find this kid?
- You mean Mack? Yeah, well
he's not here, so go find him.
- You know what? You seem
like a very troubled young man.
A lot of built up anger.
It's not uncommon
for a kid your age,
lettin' the emotions get
the best of you, lashing out.
Maybe doing
something you might regret.
When was the last
time you and Mack
got into a serious argument?
(car door slams)
(car starts)
So be it.
I'll swing by Jamie's place.
Maybe she'll be more helpful.
- No, you won't.
Don't talk to her.
- Oh, no?
Okay.
Fine.
She's probably dealing
with a lot right now anyways.
(tense music)
- What do you mean?
- Well, you of all
people should already know.
- Know what?
(detective chuckles)
- The pregnancy.
- I swear to god.
You better watch what
comes out of your mouth.
- Hey, you shouldn't
talk to me like that.
(car door slams)
Oh, one other thing.
- Hey, no, I'm done with all
your stupid riddles, all right?
That's it. (car revs)
Stay away from Jamie.
(distant cheerful muzak)
(baby cries)
(baby cries)
(ominous orchestral music)
(groans) (swelling dark tones)
(vomit splashes)
(coughs)
(muffled punk rock music)
- Wanna know something funny?
- What?
- You know I hate
fish, like won't eat it,
unless it's like a really
good salmon or something?
- Right.
- Well, lipstick has fish
scales in it, so it's kinda
like I'm rubbing a dead fish
all over my mouth. (chuckles)
My hair still needs work.
You're awfully quiet.
- I know. I'm just tired.
I haven't been
sleeping much lately.
- That's okay, um...
I've been having a
hard time sleeping, too.
(suspenseful music)
- Why?
- Mack.
- Yeah.
- He's gonna be okay,
though. Don't you think?
- Has that detective
still been questioning you?
- Um, occasionally.
Just basic stuff.
If I've heard from Mack,
if I know where he's at.
Just stuff like that.
Obviously I have
nothing new to tell him.
- Does he bother you a lot?
- (chuckles) Not as
much as he bothers you.
- So you haven't
told him anything?
- No, there's nothing to tell.
- Does he talk to
you about other stuff?
Like stuff about you?
- Um...
Yeah, but just as
it pertains to Mack.
Are you gonna be ready
by the time I'm finished?
(suspenseful music)
- Does he ask you
questions about us?
- What?
- Like do you talk
about our relationship?
Things about you and me?
- [Jamie] What? No.
No. Tom, what're you getting at?
- (sighs) I'm just wondering
what you talk to him about.
- I already told
you what I told him.
- You didn't tell
me the specifics.
- Specifics? So what, now I'm
being interrogated by you too?
- Just tell me what
you talked about!
- I did.
- You didn't tell me everything!
- We didn't talk about
anything. Why are you...
Why are you freaking out?
- I'm not freaking out!
- [Jamie] Really?
Look at yourself.
- I just think I deserve
to know what you told him.
That's all.
- I told you everything!
What? What, did he
say something to you?
- I don't know.
What do you think?
What do you think
he might've told me?
Huh?
- Tom, stop. I don't understand
why you're doing this.
You're starting to scare
me. I would never lie to you.
I'm not hiding anything from
you. I don't understand why-
- Are you pregnant?
What the hell, Jamie?
- Tom.
- How long have you known?
(Jamie sobs)
- I, I just found out.
I was gonna tell you.
- Oh, you were
gonna tell me? When?
After you tell everyone else?
- I didn't tell
anyone else. - Don't lie!
Don't fucking lie!
What? You didn't think he'd
share your little secret?
- I didn't tell him. - Bullshit!
- I didn't. (sobs)
Tom, please don't
leave. Don't go.
Please. Let's talk about it.
- It's too late for that.
(door slams) (Jamie sobs)
(receding footsteps
thud) (Jamie sobs)
(door slams) (Jamie sobs)
(leaves rustle)
(coins clink)
(coins clink)
(suspenseful music)
(snaps fingers)
(water splashes)
(car approaches)
(brakes screech)
(car door closes)
(leaves rustle)
(tense orchestral music)
(dog barks) (Tom gasps)
(car door slams)
- Come on!
(car engine stalls)
Come on!
(grunts) Come on!
God damn it.
(pants)
(dog pants)
(leaves rustle)
(tense orchestral music)
(water splashes)
(tense piano music)
(door creaks)
(pants)
- [Mack] Hey, man,
let's go. Light me up.
- [Tom] You're gonna
have to come over here,
unless you wanna
lose this lighter.
- Come on, come on.
No, don't throw
it. Don't throw it.
Thank you.
Every day has its ups and
Downs
- Damn it.
- What?
- [Tom] I'm out of beer.
- Preparation, my friend.
(water splashes)
Yo, where you goin'? -
(chuckles) To get more beer.
- You're gonna go
all the way back
to the shore for that shit?
- Are you gonna share?
- Hell no.
- (chuckles) I didn't think so.
I'll be back.
- Bring me that tequila, then.
(water splashes)
(sighs)
(lively rock music)
(can hisses)
(flames roar)
(fire crackles)
(distant rock
music) (crickets chirp)
(chair hisses)
(suspenseful orchestral music)
(water splashes)
Tom!
Tom!
Fucking Tom, come back!
(water rumbles)
(water splashes) (gasps)
Tom!
(water rumbles and splashes)
(lively rock music)
(tense orchestral music)
Tom!
(water splashes and rumbles)
No! (pants)
(muffled screams and gasps)
(water rumbles and splashes)
Tom!
(water rumbles)
(crickets chirp)
(dark orchestral music)
(water splashes)
- Mack!
Mack!
Come on, man.
Don't joke like this.
(water splashes)
Mack!
Mack!
(rumbling)
Mack!
(water splashes)
(water rumbles)
(water splashes)
(water rumbles)
(water splashes)
Mack!
(water rumbles)
(water splashes)
(pants)
(water splashes and rumbles)
Mack!
(pants)
(water splashes and rumbles)
(gasps)
(water splashes and rumbles)
(gasps)
(water splashes)
(water rumbles)
(water splashes) (pants)
Mack!
(pants)
(dark tones) (knife clacks)
- Oh, honey, do you
want something to drink?
There's milk in the fridge.
(knife clacks)
- The milk's sour.
(button clicks)
- [TV Narrator]
Greetings, my friends.
We are all interested in
the future, for that is where
you and I are going to
spend the rest of our lives.
And remember, my friends,
future events such as these
will affect you in the future.
You are
interested in the unknown,
the mysterious,
the unexplainable.
That is why you are here,
and now for the first time,
we are bringing to you the
full story of what happened
on that fateful day.
We are giving you
all the evidence,
based only on the
secret testimony
of the miserable souls who
survived this terrifying ordeal.
The incidents, the places...
(muffled TV chatter)
(tense dark tones)
(door knocks)
My friends, can your heart
stand the shocking facts
about grave robbers
from outer space?
(explosion on TV)
(eerie music from TV)
(crickets chirp)
(door creaks)
(Tom sighs)
- Hey.
- Hey.
- Look, Jamie.
(sighs)
I'm so sorry.
You wanna come in?
(sighs)
(door creaks)
(door closes)
(lock clicks)
(chair creaks)
(sighs)
I'm an asshole.
You didn't deserve any of that.
It's just this detective...
- Tom, I didn't say
anything. I promise.
- No, I know.
I believe you.
It's just in the moment and...
I don't know how he knew.
(sighs)
- I forgive you.
It's okay.
(Tom sighs)
- I love you.
I need you.
I really need you.
(sighs)
And this, I mean...
It's unexpected.
But...
I'm okay with it.
I think I might even
be happy about it.
(Jamie chuckles)
(Jamie sighs)
- I'll trade you.
A baby for a ring. (chuckles)
- Oh, ah... I might have to
get back to you on that one.
- You may have to
give up corn detasseling
and get a real
job. (Tom chuckles)
- Yeah. Boy or girl?
- How am I supposed to know?
- [Tom] It's like, uh, like
intuition or something, right?
- No, it's way too
early for that anyway.
- (chuckles) Come on.
- Maybe we can ask your
detective friend if he knows.
He apparently seems to
know about everything else.
Except for where
Mack is, obviously.
(somber music)
What's wrong?
Is everything okay?
(somber music)
- [Man] Come in, Tar Two.
Come in, Tar Two.
We've lost contact, sir.
Baker Two, sir.
All control plants in
test area. This is a mayday.
Repeat, this is a mayday.
Proceed to
statement baker one-seven.
Search for Tar Two.
- [Man] Control from Tar Seven.
Wreckage site at
southwest corner, Solidat Flats.
The ship appears
completely demolished.
No sign of survivors. Over.
- [Man] Roger, Tar Seven.
Circle wreckage at
one-zero-zero-zero-three
until arrival of
helicopter rescue unit.
(Tom sighs)
(dog pants)
(eerie orchestral music)
(crickets chirp)
(leaves rustle)
(ominous tones)
(ominous music)
(leaves rustle)
(body clunks)
- Hey, are you okay, man?
- [Worker] Yeah, I'm
fine. Just a broken ankle.
(ominous tones)
- Hey, love birds! The
tassels are on the top.
Let's get back to
work, gentlemen.
(water sprays)
- [Detective] Never
seen it so clean.
- How'd you know
Jamie is pregnant?
- I'm a detective?
I'm intuitive. I
put things together.
- She didn't tell you shit.
- Yeah, she didn't have to.
Have you told your mom yet?
I'm sure she's gonna
be really excited.
(Tom scoffs)
(water sprays)
You think you're
ready to be a father?
That's a big
commitment. (tense music)
- What the hell is your problem?
Seriously! Just
get out of my life!
- I don't think we're
on the same page here.
- No, we're not!
(water sprays)
- I'm on your
side. Can't you see?
I mean, sure, maybe I probe
you with one too many questions
at times, but I want
the truth, Mr. Edwards.
Like anybody else.
And I wanna help
you too, you know?
Especially now that
you're gonna be a father.
And Jamie, I mean...
(sighs) You know, depending on
how this whole case turns out
it's possible she could be
raising the child all by
herself.
You know, so I just
wanna make sure that...
(water sprays)
- Fuck you!
(detective chuckles)
- All right.
(Tom sighs)
- Thomas?
I brought you a little snack.
- Thanks.
- [Mother] Somethin' wrong?
- What?
- [Mother] You
look stressed out.
I didn't know if
something was bothering you.
Anything you wanna
talk about? - No.
- Am I a good mother?
- Yeah?
- I just, I hate
seeing you this way.
It makes me feel like
I'm doing something wrong.
I don't if I'm asking
the right questions,
or if I'm asking
too many questions.
Just makes me feel like
I'm failing as a mom.
Your mother's supposed
to be able to comfort you
and fix your problems, you
know, that's what moms do.
But I realize I can't.
I can't make
everything okay anymore.
I can't make it all right.
You've outgrown me, Thomas.
Your issues are too big
for me to solve, you know?
You have issues
only you can solve.
(chuckles)
Stay strong, sweetie.
(toothbrush scrapes)
(radio interference
crackles and screeches)
(toothbrush scrapes)
(radio interference
crackles and screeches)
(toothbrush scrapes)
(radio interference
crackles and screeches)
(garbled chatter) (radio
interference screeches)
(garbled chatter) (radio
interference screeches)
(glass smashes)
(suspenseful music)
(glass smashes) (ominous music)
(balls thud)
- The man soaked in red
is still bothering you.
- Excuse me?
- Your uninvited guest?
- How do you know about that?
(Marrow chuckles)
- This isn't as big
as you think it is.
You got a good girl
there. You hang onto her.
You'd be hard-pressed to find
another woman that loves you,
as much as she does.
The only other
woman that loves you
that much is your mother.
That woman is a saint.
I do worry about
your friend, though.
You know he'd have
your back no matter what.
You gotta do somethin', Tom.
You have what most people
would consider the perfect life,
but this intruder, he's
getting into your mind.
You want to stay in this
town, you gotta ignore him.
You gotta forget about him.
Don't let him
invade your thoughts.
He's got no power over you,
unless you give it to him.
That's about all the
advice you're gonna get
from this old set of bones.
Uh, one more thing.
Remember, nothing
good lasts forever.
Sometimes in life, there's
things you can't cover up,
or ignore.
Sometimes you
gotta face reality.
- Everything was perfect.
- Chaos knocks on the
door of perfection.
It always gets in.
I thought I told you to
keep an eye on that girl?
Come on, kid,
she's getting away.
(strong wind blows)
- Hey, do the teachers
usually hang out at the courts?
- I've never
really noticed. Why?
- 'Cause I swear one
of them was sitting
next to me in the bleachers.
At least, I know I've
been in his class before.
And he knew everything
about me. Like, everything.
- What do you
mean, "everything?"
- About my mom and you.
And the detective.
And he said if I
wanna stay here,
I need to avoid
him at all costs.
Like he was warning me.
- What?
No, you're not going
anywhere. You did nothing wrong.
You're not going to jail.
- I don't think
that's what he meant.
(racquet pings)
(stone clacks)
(ominous orchestral
music) (water drips)
(dog barks) (Jamie gasps)
- Mack.
(eerie orchestral music)
(ominous chords)
(wood creaks)
(door creaks)
(door closes)
(suspenseful piano music)
Where are we?
(distant dog barks)
- This way.
(ominous swelling strings)
(whooshing)
(fence clinks) (tense music)
(lighter flicks)
(fire crackles)
- What? What's the matter?
(Tom mumbles)
- Oh, my god.
- It's okay.
(distant glass smashes)
(suspenseful music)
(Jamie gasps)
(water splashes)
(Tom gasps)
(water splashes)
- (gasps) Mack!
(pants)
(leaves rustle)
(suspenseful tones)
(tense percussive music)
(creature shrieks)
(thuds) (creature snarls)
(creature shrieks)
Okay, go!
Go, go, go!
(creature shrieks)
(sinister orchestral music)
(flames crackle)
(creature shrieks)
(rapid thuds)
(creature shrieks)
(creature snarls)
(heavy thud)
(creature roars)
(heavy rhythmic clunks)
(flames crackle)
(can hisses)
(explosion roars)
(creature shrieks)
(heavy clunk)
(rapid footsteps recede)
Three.
Two.
One.
(shovel scrapes)
(shovel scrapes)
(shovel scrapes)
(shovel scrapes)
(shovel scrapes)
(somber music)
(leaves rustle)
(crickets chirp)
(water drips)
(door opens)
(footsteps approach)
(door closes)
(footsteps approach)
(dark tones)
(footsteps approach)
(wrench clangs)
- [Joe] Where the hell have
you been for the last five days?
- I had some things come up.
- Yeah, well, tassels are
all down. Season's over.
- Already?
- What part of
"seasonal" don't you understand?
Time to find
another job. Sorry, kid.
Time doesn't stand
still for anybody.
World keeps spinning.
Hey, kid!
(somber orchestral music)
(chuckles)
Fuck.
(wrench clangs)
(phone rings)
(phone rings)
(phone rings)
(phone rings)
(phone rings)
(door slams)
(phone rings)
(phone rings)
(feedback whines)
(feedback crackles)
(crickets chirp)
- [Detective] Mr. Edwards!
Pleasant night, isn't it?
(sullen acoustic music)
When I find out
(darts thud)
That you did something
(darts thud)
Bad
It makes me
Think of all the times
I died to
something like that
(dominoes clack)
(car engine roars)
(tires screech)
(distant yelling)
(tense abrasive music)
(garbled screams)
(rumbling and chaotic music)
(Tom gasps and pants)
(dark swelling music)
(somber piano music)
- How is it?
- It's good.
Yours?
- Pretty good.
How are you?
Tom, what's happening?
- I don't know anymore.
- We're gonna get through this.
- Nothing good lasts forever.
- Nothing lasts forever.
(suspenseful music)
- Well, you guys
look cute together.
(slurps)
Tom, I wanna talk with you.
One more thing!
Tom!
I know you were
there that night.
I know you were at the lake.
It all adds up, Mr. Edwards.
I know he's dead.
(clears throat) Why'd
you lie to me, Tom?
- [Marrow] You wanna
stay in this town,
you gotta ignore him.
- I just want to know,
why did you kill him?
Huh?
(eerie tones)
I just need a motive.
Hm.
Jamie?
What about you?
You're pretty close to Mack.
Did he do anything
to you that, uh,
might've pushed Tom
here over the edge?
(slurps)
And by the way, how
far along are you?
It's not possible
that maybe Mack...
- He's lying, he's
lying. (detective laughs)
He's lying, he's
lying. (detective laughs)
- And now you don't even know
if it's yours or if it's his.
Man, my, (slurps) my money's
on Mack. Sorry to say it.
But that's the truth, isn't it?
That's why you killed him.
- [Marrow] And don't let
him invade your thoughts.
- I finally figured it out!
You killed Mack
because he screwed Jamie,
and now your whole
world is completely...
(Tom screams)
(thuds) (Tom grunts)
- Tom! (thuds and grunts)
Tom! (thuds and grunts)
Stop!
(thuds) (Tom grunts)
Tom, stop! (thuds and grunts)
Stop! Stop! (thuds and grunts)
(thuds) (Tom grunts)
(thuds)
(thuds) (Tom grunts)
(Tom pants)
(thud)
(Tom pants)
(dark orchestral music)
- [Marrow] The man soaked in
red is still bothering you.
Your uninvited guest?
Sometimes in life, there's
things you can't cover up.
(Tom pants)
- [Jamie] Tom,
you're freaking me out.
(tense orchestral music)
- [Tom] Everything was perfect.
- Chaos knocks on the
door of perfection.
It always gets in.
(glass smashes)
This town isn't as
big as you think it is.
Sometimes you
gotta face reality.
- [Joe] Time doesn't
stand still for anybody.
World keeps spinning.
- [Jamie] You watch
movies to escape reality.
Get lost in a fantasy.
- [Mother] I can't make
everything okay anymore.
Stay strong, sweetie.
(Tom screams)
(somber orchestral music)
- I'll trade you.
A baby for a ring.
(Tom sobs)
(fire crackles)
(sinister orchestral music)
(flames roar and crackle)
(somber orchestral music)
- [Mother] Tom? Is
everything okay?
- Everything's fine.
(muffled rhythmic thuds)
(rhythmic thuds)
(creature snarls)
(tense orchestral music)
(somber orchestral music)
(brooding orchestral music)
(somber music)
(birds tweet)
(bird squawks)