Get Out

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, topresent your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptableto God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformedto this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind,

that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, whatis good and acceptable and perfect. -Romans 12:1-2

EXT. THE SHAW’S HOUSE - FRONT LAWN - NIGHT

A perfect suburban house with bay windows and a front lawn.

The SHAW family. Caucasian and warm - RICHARD, 34; NANCY, 30;

JOSHUA, 6; and MAY, 4 - eat dinner inside. Richard reads

something on his tablet illuminating his face.

JOSHUA:

Which one are we going to?

RICHARD:

The one in Orlando.

NANCY:

Disney World.

JOSHUA:

Tony said that Mickey is notreally Mickey; it’s someone elsein there.

RICHARD:

Mickey’s Mickey.

EXT. SUBURBAN STREET - NIGHT

ANDRE, 29, an African-American man runs down the sidewalk in

sweats. He listens to jazz on his phone. The music stops. Hestops running and checks his phone.

ANDRE:

Damn.

He’s right in front of the Shaw’s house. He glances inside.

The Shaw’s seem normal and content. Andre smiles.

A motion detecting security light floods the lawn.

INT. THE SHAW’S HOUSE - DINING ROOM - CONTINUOUS

Richard looks up from his table to see Andre standing there.

The rest of the family doesn’t notice. Nancy tends to May, whoSQUIRMS in her chair. Richard watches Andre protectively.

2.

JOSHUA:

Also, Tony said he saw a chefMickey and a normal Mickey.

NANCY:

He must have changed his clothesfor work.

EXT. SUBURBAN STREET - CONTINUOUS

Andre walks on. It’s getting dark. He is suddenly very alone.

A vintage creme-colored Porsche Boxter with tinted windows anda roof CREEPS up on the street behind Andre. It’s followinghim.

INT. SPORTS CAR - CONTINUOUS

Driver’s POV watching Andre. His BREATH ECHOES deep and tinnyas if it were into a coffee can. Through the car’s system wehear an English to French language tutorial recording.

TUTORIAL:

Pardon me. Where is the nearest

restaurant? Pardonnez-moi. Ou est

le restaurant le plus proche?

The driver doesn’t repeat.

EXT. SUBURBAN STREET - CONTINUOUS

Andre, feeling followed, stops to tie his shoe. The car alsostops. Andre waves at the unseen DRIVER. There is no response.

The ENGINE PURRS.

Andre begins walking again. The car begins slowly too. Andrestops again. The car does too. Andre peers through thewindshield but can’t see through the tint.

ANDRE:

Can I help you...?

No response.

ANDRE (CONT’D)

I’m new to the area. I just movedhere... Down on Evergreen...

Nothing. Did I do something wrong? ’Cause-

3.

INT. SPORTS CAR - CONTINUOUS

Driver’s POV. Andre continues to talk, but isn’t heard.

TUTORIAL:

Can you show me the nearestbathroom? Pouvez-vous me montrer

la salle de bain la plus prouche?

EXT. SUBURBAN STREET - CONTINUOUS

Andre hears nothing from inside.

ANDRE:

(under his breath)

This is some sh*t right here.

Andre begins walking. The car creeps alongside him. After afew steps, Andre stops again. The car stops. Andre laughs.

ANDRE (CONT’D)

Wait a minute. I know you? Youmessing with me right?..Come on.

No response. He realizes it’s not a friend.

ANDRE (CONT’D)

You know this could be considered

stalking and harassment. Plus,

you’re sitting in a deadly weaponso that’s some felony-type shitright there.

No response.

ANDRE (CONT’D)

What?!? Say something then.

No response. Andre can’t hide his anger anymore. He startswalking the other direction. The car backs up, following Andrein reverse.

ANDRE (CONT’D)

(to himself)

Calm down, Andre. Don’t do it.

Don’t let him get to you.

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