2009
College students Parker, Dan, and Lynch bribe a lift operator to take one last run up Mount Holliston, but the lift is shut down with them still on it, leaving them stranded high above the ground as night falls. As temperatures plummet, Dan attempts to jump from the chair to get help but shatters his legs upon landing, attracting a pack of wolves that eventually kill him. The next morning, with frostbite setting in, Lynch successfully climbs to the next chair and then drops to the ground, fighting off wolves as he attempts to ski down the mountain for help. Parker, now alone, eventually drops from the chair herself and crawls down the mountain, discovering Lynch's mauled body before reaching a road where a passing car rescues her.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Three college friends bribe their way onto a ski lift for a final run, only to be stranded overnight when the lift shuts down.
Open full beat sheetParker O'Neil is listed as College student, Dan's girlfriend. College age, red hair, snowboarder. In the parsed data, Parker O'Neil is connected to 62 scenes, 167 dialogue lines, 167 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
62 scenes / 167 dialogue linesJoe Lynch is listed as College student, Dan's friend. College age, fresh stubble, skier. In the parsed data, Joe Lynch is connected to 48 scenes, 198 dialogue lines, 198 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
48 scenes / 198 dialogue linesDan Walker is listed as College student, Parker's boyfriend. College age, shaggy hair, snowboarder. In the parsed data, Dan Walker is connected to 45 scenes, 106 dialogue lines, 106 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
45 scenes / 106 dialogue linesSteve is listed as Snow Cat driver. Mountain maintenance. In the parsed data, Steve is connected to 6 scenes, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 27.
6 scenes / 0 dialogue linesJason is listed as Ski mountain employee. Chair lift operator. In the parsed data, Jason is connected to 4 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
4 scenes / 8 dialogue linesRifkin is listed as Ski mountain employee. Chair lift operator. In the parsed data, Rifkin is connected to 3 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.
3 scenes / 8 dialogue linesShannon is listed as Skier. Cute, brunette, 20's. In the parsed data, Shannon is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 11.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesHeyman is listed as Ski mountain employee. Employee. In the parsed data, Heyman is connected to 1 scene, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesRyan is listed as Shannon's ex-boyfriend. Enormous dude, 20's. In the parsed data, Ryan is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 8.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesEstablishing shot of the mountain.
The chair lift starts operating.
Dan, Lynch, and Parker discuss bribing the lift operator.
Dan Walker, Joe Lynch, Parker O'NeilParker bribes Jason to get on the lift.
Parker O'Neil, JasonDan and Lynch watch Parker and discuss their friendship.
Dan Walker, Joe LynchThe group boards the lift.
Dan Walker, Joe Lynch, Parker O'Neil, JasonThe group rides the lift and experiences a temporary stop.
Dan Walker, Joe Lynch, Parker O'NeilThe group prepares to ski and Lynch interacts with Shannon.
Dan Walker, Joe Lynch, Parker O'Neil, Shannon, RyanThe group skis down the mountain.
Dan Walker, Joe Lynch, Parker O'NeilThe group eats and discusses their day.
Dan Walker, Joe Lynch, Parker O'NeilLynch talks to Shannon again.
Joe Lynch, ShannonThe group convinces Jason to let them go up one last time.
Dan Walker, Joe Lynch, Parker O'Neil, JasonThe group rides the lift up for the final run.
Dan Walker, Joe Lynch, Parker O'NeilJason, a lift operator, is told by Rifkin that he must work next weekend despite his brother's bachelor party. Jason tells Rifkin to wait for three more skiers before shutting down.
Jason, RifkinParker, Dan, and Lynch discuss dinner plans and watch skiers hit a jump.
Dan Walker, Joe Lynch, Parker O'NeilRifkin tries to get Heyman to cover his shift so he can use the restroom, but Heyman ignores him.
Rifkin, HeymanThe group hears thunder and Dan reassures Parker.
Dan Walker, Parker O'NeilRifkin confirms the last skiers have passed and shuts down the lift.
RifkinThe lift stops, leaving the group stranded in the cold.
Dan Walker, Joe Lynch, Parker O'NeilThe mountain is dark with menacing clouds.
The group discusses the worst ways to die while stranded.
Dan Walker, Joe Lynch, Parker O'NeilAll trail lights go out.
The group panics as the lights go out.
Dan Walker, Joe Lynch, Parker O'NeilSleet begins to ice over the mountain.
The mountain is covered in dark clouds.
The group huddles for warmth as a beam of light appears.
Dan Walker, Joe Lynch, Parker O'NeilA Snow Cat moves down the hill.
SteveDan cheers as he sees the Snow Cat.
Dan Walker, Parker O'NeilThe Snow Cat approaches the lift.
SteveDan and Parker wave at the Snow Cat.
Dan Walker, Parker O'NeilThe Snow Cat passes underneath without stopping.
SteveThe group panics as the Snow Cat continues.
Joe Lynch, Parker O'NeilSteve receives a radio call about a problem.
SteveThe Snow Cat stops.
Dan Walker, Joe Lynch, Parker O'NeilSteve is told to take a different route due to ice.
SteveThe group throws items at the Snow Cat as it leaves.
Dan Walker, Joe Lynch, Parker O'NeilSteve drives away, missing the group.
SteveThe Snow Cat leaves and Parker sobs.
Joe Lynch, Parker O'NeilThe moon shines on the icy mountain.
The group shivers and discusses their situation.
Dan Walker, Joe Lynch, Parker O'NeilDan struggles on the ground with shattered legs and begs Parker not to get off the chair.
Dan Walker, Parker O'NeilDan's screams are muffled by the snow.
Dan WalkerParker and Lynch try to stay strong while discussing how to help Dan.
Joe Lynch, Parker O'Neil, Dan WalkerDan confirms he cannot move.
Dan WalkerLynch suggests Dan slide down the hill.
Joe LynchDan reacts angrily to Lynch's suggestion.
Dan Walker, Joe LynchParker and Lynch attempt to throw scarves down to Dan to stop the bleeding.
Joe Lynch, Parker O'Neil, Dan WalkerDan uses the scarf as a tourniquet.
Dan Walker, Joe LynchParker offers her coat to Dan.
Joe Lynch, Parker O'Neil, Dan WalkerDan tries to use his gloves to stop the bleeding on his other leg.
Dan Walker, Joe Lynch, Parker O'NeilLynch considers climbing to the lift cable to reach a pole.
Joe Lynch, Parker O'Neil, Dan WalkerDan encourages Lynch to climb.
Dan WalkerLynch prepares to climb, but they hear a strange noise.
Joe Lynch, Parker O'Neil, Dan WalkerA wolf howls.
Dan WalkerLynch tries to dismiss the wolf howl as a coyote.
Joe Lynch, Parker O'Neil, Dan WalkerDan expresses fear about the wolf.
Dan WalkerLynch tries to keep spirits up; he attempts to climb again.
Joe Lynch, Parker O'Neil, Dan WalkerDan discovers a wolf nearby.
Dan WalkerParker and Lynch see the wolf.
Joe Lynch, Parker O'Neil, Dan WalkerLynch throws his ski and Parker throws her snowboard to scare the wolf.
Dan Walker, Joe Lynch, Parker O'NeilLynch reassures Dan.
Joe Lynch, Parker O'Neil, Dan WalkerDan reports he cannot feel his legs.
Dan WalkerLynch notices Parker has frostbite; he attempts to climb again.
Joe Lynch, Parker O'Neil, Dan WalkerWolves surround Dan.
Dan WalkerLynch tries to prevent Parker from seeing the wolves attack Dan.
Joe Lynch, Parker O'Neil, Dan WalkerParker screams.
Parker O'NeilLynch and Parker sit in silence; Parker questions why Lynch let Dan jump.
Joe Lynch, Parker O'NeilWolves gather below the chair lift, waiting for the characters.
Parker and Lynch engage in mundane banter to cope with their situation.
Parker O'Neil, Joe LynchParker and Lynch wake up to find their frostbite worsening; Parker accidentally tears skin off her hand.
Parker O'Neil, Joe LynchThe mountain base is abandoned and covered in snow.
Parker urinates in the chair and suffers further physical degradation.
Parker O'Neil, Joe LynchLynch checks on Parker, fearing she has died.
Parker O'Neil, Joe LynchLynch attempts to climb to the cable again but fails.
Parker O'Neil, Joe LynchThe cigarettes fall into the snow.
Parker and Lynch discuss Lynch's past relationship and Dan's history.
Parker O'Neil, Joe LynchLynch successfully climbs to the next chair.
Parker O'Neil, Joe LynchLynch is winded and injured after falling from the ladder; he tells Parker he will go get help.
Joe Lynch, Parker O'NeilParker urges Lynch to hurry.
Parker O'NeilLynch fights off wolves while trying to get help.
Joe Lynch, Parker O'NeilDan and I were spending Christmas with my parents this year. We won't be there though. I want to see my Mom and my Dad. I want to open presents in the morning and then wait for my grandmother to show up so we can eat. She's always late. But she brings all of the desserts. And she makes this special hot apple cider thing with cinnamon and nutmeg. It's so good. And after dinner my Dad always passes out on the couch `cause it's his one day off and he's had too much eggnog. And my sister, my Mom, and I watch A Christmas Story until the marathon is over. And that's how you know Christmas is really over. When Ralphie gets his Red Rider carbine-action two-hundred-shot range model air rifle that last time and they go back to their regular programming. It's kind of sad because then you know you have to wait another year for Christmas again. It's the same routine every year. I just want to see my Mom and Dad.
No. I dumped her. We were in the cafeteria, right? And I was sitting facing her, facing the wall...and she was facing everyone in the cafeteria behind me. And I kept seeing her smiling at someone behind me and like, almost laughing. So I was like, "who are you laughing at?" You know? Like "what the hell is going on?" And she's like, "Dean's making fun of you." So I turn around, and I'm like ready to kick the shit out of this guy. And all I see is a sea of fucking random people. Just all of these faces. This guy could see me and was making eyes with my girlfriend...but I couldn't see him.
But if you actually like saw the fin coming for you in the water. That would be worse than actually getting eaten. Knowing that this animal is coming for you but you can't get away. And that it's going to eat you. Like you're gonna get eaten alive? Have you guys ever seen that footage of the great white jumping out of the water to eat that seal?
Pendergraft wants you to stop by the office. Something about next weekend's schedule.
Oh, come on. It's my brother's bachelor party. I put in for it two months ago.
...and I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Lucky Charms pre-purple horseshoes.
I've gotta piss so bad I can taste it. Can you just take over for 2 minutes?
Well you being all psycho about it isn't gonna make it move. Just chill out.
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