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Okay I get ya, Mark. I guess I've a few options with this, add to the characters which would add to my page length or cut a few adrift. More to think about when I tackle this script again lol.
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I'm not sure which draft you actually read, Jeff but in the latest one the coach is detoured by the local police, who are in on the villagers killing spree. The tour guide is also in on the action. The guys wanted to go abroad but had no money and so the coach trip is all they could muster. How does this sound? Is it too convenient?
That's all fine and dandy. Not sure if this was in the draft I read or not, but I'll ask you this...
Is the reason for their trip made clear before the start of the bus trip? It should be, and it should make sense that both the group of lads would want to go as well as the old folks.
How long and out of the way is the detour supposed to be and why do they never leave the town then? I mean, I assume everyone is paying good money for this trip, and I also have to assume that since it includes overnight stays somewhere that there are reservations at their supposed destination. There needs to be a reason why they never leave the town and since there's nothing in this town to do or see, the travelers need to have some reaction to this change in plans.
Know what I'm saying?
It kind of all goes back to the classic setup/plot hole in which a bunch of 20 somethings (who have nothing in common and don't even get along) decide to take a weekend trip together to a cabin/house/camping trip/whatever and have absolutely no reason to be there, other than because that's where they're all going to be killed.
It's a poor setup and anyone who thinks about it for more than a few seconds will ask the question, why are these people doing this in the first place?
To take this 1 step further, which I honestly think you should do, you have to understand that comedy or not, there has to be a semblance of believability here. One has to assume that this coach trip gag happens on a regular basis, meaning, all sorts of different peeps are getting taken to this town and they're all getting killed and disappearing off the face of the Earth. It wouldn't be long before someone catches on and the gig is up. The closer this is to a big city, the more impossible it becomes.
This is my current set-up and this all explained during the story; The guys have imminent exams at their catering college and want a brief break to relax but can't afford to go abroad so Gav books them on a rural trip to the Moors, to the annoyance of Mozza.
The coach is stop by the police and diverted to a different village but they aren't aware of this. The tour guide is in on the episode. The driver is new and unaware of his surroundings. Later, Fraiser, the policeman lets on that they cover for the disappearances of previous victims.
In England, old peoples residents run outings all the time, so their presence is pretty believable.
The Protags do try and escape but are thwarted by crashing the coach.
I know it's not the best set-up but it rivals say, 'Wrong Turn', oops we got lost and broke down. I think you could look at something like 'An American Werewolf in London' and say it too has a dodgy set-up. Two American's hiking across the Moors and stumble upon a Werewolf. Actually when I think about it, don't most horror's have pretty lame set-ups lol.
I've more to think about now....
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You could have a coach load of elderly ladies getting lost on their way to bingo and have them arrive separately later in the script maybe running over a zombie/ crazy villager or 2, you just don't have to name everybody.
I think it belongs in the comedy section. Granted you can turn it into horror (like Texas Chainsaw Massacre), but I think comedy is best.
Sadly, I was able to predict the ending. . Didn't want to but it just came to me. Don't know if it was a good thing or bad thing.
I did like the comedy. Some suggestions:
The blindfold scene with Laura and Moz. Laura has a busted lip accidentally inflicted by Moz. Why not have Laura go crazy on him? He did headbutt her and ruin her face.
Close to the ending, wouldn't Russ feel angry that Gav left him for Kelly?
Something that came to me. The rock scene btw Colin and Jason. How about having Jason accidentally kill himself? He does have the knife. He can disfigure himself.
I'll think of some more stuff. But overall, you did make me laugh.
Gabe
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Gabe, thanks for the suggestions and keep 'em coming if you've got any more.
Sorry you saw the end coming, hope it didn't ruin it lol. I'm glad I made you laugh though, and perhaps it proves that this should stay in the comedy section?
Cheers, Gabe.
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bfeore I start reading alffy, is the original post in the thread the latest version, or if not do you have a link to the latest v, or if something else wants reading before this could you point me where to go (and on that last one - be nice!)
Maz, this is the current version. Last version? Thanks in advance for checking this out. The word was it was a little slow at beginning but now I've switched it to comedy it may help.
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