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‘Dial Tone’
A horror film opening sequence
       Treatment Sheet.

         By Kate Burton.
Contents Page

       Cast List

     Plot overview

 Out line and Reasons

 Technical Information

Characters and Costumes
Cast List –

Stan … Ben Ervine
Murderer/Cleaner … Matthew Appleyard
Megan … Zoe Angus
Tracey Watson … Jordan Harlow
Mark … ConorBennison

Plot Overview –

Stan works in an office and is in charge of the resources department for Atkins, a
pharmaceutical company. Little does he know that the new drugs that are being
tested at the moment hold bigger secrets than the company is letting on. In the
wrong hands they could be used in awful ways, and that’s why they haven’t
finished being tested yet. As he organises files and put in the regular orders, the
cleaner watches him mysteriously from the distance. He, too, is not all that he
appears to be. He knows that he needs to distract Stan away from the computer,
and after that find hostages to test the drug on inn the way that he always
intended … but how?

Outline of the opening horror sequence –

Beginning – Characters and places are established as Stan is seen working in an
office, Megan is seen watching cartoons, and Mark and Tracey are seen locking
up together and speaking of their friend, Stan. A cleaner is also in the background
of the office.
Middle – Megan is soon lured away and Stan leaves his work to look for her. As
this happens Tracey and Mark explain how Megan is Stan’s younger sister who is
dropped off at his office by his parents so he can look after her, as they do this,
they try to get in contact with him. The scene goes back to Stan who doesn’t see
Megan dead as he walks past her, but soon discovers that he is about to fight for
his life.
End – Stan weakens and there is no help for him, his spirits sink further when he
see’s his dead sister. Is phone rang but he couldn’t reach it, and eventually he is
killed. His friends still pursue the idea of inviting him out, settling with the
decision to visit him anyway.

Technical Information –

Location: Red Dreams Unit and the Black Path – Fens.

Sequence length: Approximately 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

Props:
         Fake blood / blood Pellets
         Teddy bear
         Knife
         Mobile Phones
         Landline Phone
Keys
   Fizzy Drink
   Broom

Characters and Costumes –

Stan:        He works for Atkins Pharmaceutical Resources. He is in his early
twenties and has a younger sister, Megan. His friends, Tracey and Mark often
visit his at the end of the day after they have finished their jobs. He dresses
casually smart with a shirt and tie.

Megan: She is ten years old and the younger sister of Stan. Her parents
regularly drop her off at her brother’s office, where she will watch TV in a
separate room and help herself to the free drinks. Stan likes to work late, and
she sometimes likes to explore the building when no one else is around. She
will wear very childish and colourful clothes, and also carries around a teddy
bear.

Mark:       He is Stan’s best friend and the boyfriend of Tracey Watson. He
and Tracey both work in management for a garden centre. The often call in at
Stan’s office on the way home as it is an excuse for their friend to leave early
since he works late so often anyway. He would also wear professional
clothes, though not as serious as Stan, and he also wears a warm coat over
the top as they finish late, when it is already dark and cold.

Tracey: Tracey is the girlfriend of ark and the friend of Stan. She works
with her boyfriend at management of a garden centre. She will usually dress
professional as well, as she has no interest in participating in the dirty work
of the garden centre. She will also wear a coat over the top when walking
home.

Murderer/Cleaner:          He works as a cleaner for Atkins Pharmaceutical
Recourses, although he has his own agenda. He is always keeping a close eye
on a young office worker named Stan, and get’s especially annoyed by the
younger sister who makes a mess in the kitchen and leaves her empty drink
cans around the company. There is something off about him, a dark power
that he will use to get what he wants. But he will keep it a secret from
everyone until it’s already too late for them. He will always wear his cleaner’s
uniform, until it’s time for him to make a move, take what he wants and
eliminate anyone who would get in his way.

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‘Dial tone’ treatment sheet

  • 1. ‘Dial Tone’ A horror film opening sequence Treatment Sheet. By Kate Burton.
  • 2. Contents Page Cast List Plot overview Out line and Reasons Technical Information Characters and Costumes
  • 3. Cast List – Stan … Ben Ervine Murderer/Cleaner … Matthew Appleyard Megan … Zoe Angus Tracey Watson … Jordan Harlow Mark … ConorBennison Plot Overview – Stan works in an office and is in charge of the resources department for Atkins, a pharmaceutical company. Little does he know that the new drugs that are being tested at the moment hold bigger secrets than the company is letting on. In the wrong hands they could be used in awful ways, and that’s why they haven’t finished being tested yet. As he organises files and put in the regular orders, the cleaner watches him mysteriously from the distance. He, too, is not all that he appears to be. He knows that he needs to distract Stan away from the computer, and after that find hostages to test the drug on inn the way that he always intended … but how? Outline of the opening horror sequence – Beginning – Characters and places are established as Stan is seen working in an office, Megan is seen watching cartoons, and Mark and Tracey are seen locking up together and speaking of their friend, Stan. A cleaner is also in the background of the office. Middle – Megan is soon lured away and Stan leaves his work to look for her. As this happens Tracey and Mark explain how Megan is Stan’s younger sister who is dropped off at his office by his parents so he can look after her, as they do this, they try to get in contact with him. The scene goes back to Stan who doesn’t see Megan dead as he walks past her, but soon discovers that he is about to fight for his life. End – Stan weakens and there is no help for him, his spirits sink further when he see’s his dead sister. Is phone rang but he couldn’t reach it, and eventually he is killed. His friends still pursue the idea of inviting him out, settling with the decision to visit him anyway. Technical Information – Location: Red Dreams Unit and the Black Path – Fens. Sequence length: Approximately 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Props: Fake blood / blood Pellets Teddy bear Knife Mobile Phones Landline Phone
  • 4. Keys Fizzy Drink Broom Characters and Costumes – Stan: He works for Atkins Pharmaceutical Resources. He is in his early twenties and has a younger sister, Megan. His friends, Tracey and Mark often visit his at the end of the day after they have finished their jobs. He dresses casually smart with a shirt and tie. Megan: She is ten years old and the younger sister of Stan. Her parents regularly drop her off at her brother’s office, where she will watch TV in a separate room and help herself to the free drinks. Stan likes to work late, and she sometimes likes to explore the building when no one else is around. She will wear very childish and colourful clothes, and also carries around a teddy bear. Mark: He is Stan’s best friend and the boyfriend of Tracey Watson. He and Tracey both work in management for a garden centre. The often call in at Stan’s office on the way home as it is an excuse for their friend to leave early since he works late so often anyway. He would also wear professional clothes, though not as serious as Stan, and he also wears a warm coat over the top as they finish late, when it is already dark and cold. Tracey: Tracey is the girlfriend of ark and the friend of Stan. She works with her boyfriend at management of a garden centre. She will usually dress professional as well, as she has no interest in participating in the dirty work of the garden centre. She will also wear a coat over the top when walking home. Murderer/Cleaner: He works as a cleaner for Atkins Pharmaceutical Recourses, although he has his own agenda. He is always keeping a close eye on a young office worker named Stan, and get’s especially annoyed by the younger sister who makes a mess in the kitchen and leaves her empty drink cans around the company. There is something off about him, a dark power that he will use to get what he wants. But he will keep it a secret from everyone until it’s already too late for them. He will always wear his cleaner’s uniform, until it’s time for him to make a move, take what he wants and eliminate anyone who would get in his way.