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2006

TIMBER FALLS script

While hiking, Mike and Sheryl encounter a cannibalistic cult led by Ida, her son Deacon, and a park ranger named Clyde, who abducts Sheryl. Mike is captured and taken to Ida's cabin, where he discovers a hidden chapel filled with human fetuses and finds Sheryl in a torture room before they are forced into a marriage ceremony. After enduring torture, including Mike being whipped and branded and Sheryl losing a finger, Sheryl reveals her pregnancy, prompting Ida to protect her. Mike and Sheryl kill Clyde and Ida, but Deacon escapes as emergency services arrive, leaving Sheryl traumatized and Deacon still at large.

Writer
Dan Kay
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0857295
Script date
September 2006
126Scenes
12Characters
70Pages
8Dialogue samples

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TIMBER FALLS Save the Cat analysis

A couple’s romantic hike turns into a nightmare when they encounter a hidden torture cult in the woods.

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Key characters

Mike Warren

Mike Warren is listed as Protagonist. Late 20s, devilish grin, confident. In the parsed data, Mike Warren is connected to 61 scenes, 155 dialogue lines, 155 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.

61 scenes / 155 dialogue lines

Sheryl James

Sheryl James is listed as Protagonist. Late 20s, nurse, toned and sharp-minded. In the parsed data, Sheryl James is connected to 52 scenes, 95 dialogue lines, 95 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.

52 scenes / 95 dialogue lines

Concealed Figure / Deacon

Concealed Figure / Deacon is listed as Antagonist. Large, muscular man with severe scarring and burns on his left side. In the parsed data, Concealed Figure / Deacon is connected to 38 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.

38 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Ida Foster

Ida Foster is listed as Antagonist. 40s, worn and haggard, friendly smile, religious fanatic. In the parsed data, Ida Foster is connected to 28 scenes, 86 dialogue lines, 87 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.

28 scenes / 86 dialogue lines

Clyde

Clyde is listed as Antagonist. Mid-50s, Park Ranger, friendly facade. In the parsed data, Clyde is connected to 23 scenes, 86 dialogue lines, 102 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.

23 scenes / 86 dialogue lines

Brody

Brody is listed as Antagonist. 35, scruffy and unshaven, ringleader. In the parsed data, Brody is connected to 10 scenes, 34 dialogue lines, 42 text mentions, first appearing around scene 26.

10 scenes / 34 dialogue lines

Lonnie

Lonnie is listed as Antagonist. 20s, a slob. In the parsed data, Lonnie is connected to 9 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 50.

9 scenes / 10 dialogue lines

Sarah Travers

Sarah Travers is listed as Victim. Young woman in her 20s, wearing a handmade dress with a small crest. In the parsed data, Sarah Travers is connected to 9 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.

9 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Young Man

Young Man is listed as Victim. Young man in his 20s, bloodied and bruised. In the parsed data, Young Man is connected to 5 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

5 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Evelyn

Evelyn is listed as Ranger. 20s, perky and adorable. In the parsed data, Evelyn is connected to 4 scenes, 19 dialogue lines, 22 text mentions, first appearing around scene 97.

4 scenes / 19 dialogue lines

Sam

Sam is listed as Ranger. 65, round-faced, grumpy disposition, wears a hearing aid. In the parsed data, Sam is connected to 4 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.

4 scenes / 14 dialogue lines

Darryl

Darryl is listed as Antagonist. 30, skinny local with a twisted smile. In the parsed data, Darryl is connected to 4 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 26.

4 scenes / 12 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. INT. TORTURE ROOM #1 - UNKNOWN

    A young woman is held captive, nailed to a table, and witnesses the torture of a young man.

    Sarah Travers, Young Man
  2. 2. INT. TORTURE ROOM #2 - UNKNOWN

    A young man is tortured by a concealed figure using jumper cables.

    Young Man, Concealed Figure / Deacon
  3. 3. INT. TORTURE ROOM #1 - UNKNOWN

    The young woman struggles to free her hands from the spikes.

    Sarah Travers
  4. 4. INT. TORTURE ROOM #2 - UNKNOWN

    The young man is electrocuted again.

    Young Man, Concealed Figure / Deacon
  5. 5. INT. CABIN - TORTURE ROOM #1 - UNKNOWN

    The young woman frees her left hand and escapes the table.

    Sarah Travers
  6. 6. INT. HALLWAY/ TORTURE ROOM #2 - UNKNOWN

    The young woman attempts to escape while the young man sacrifices himself.

    Sarah Travers, Young Man, Concealed Figure / Deacon
  7. 7. INT. TORTURE ROOM #2 - UNKNOWN

    The concealed figure hears a noise.

    Concealed Figure / Deacon
  8. 8. INT. HALLWAY, STAIRS - UNKNOWN

    The young woman hides.

    Sarah Travers
  9. 9. INT. TORTURE ROOM #2 - UNKNOWN

    The concealed figure arms himself.

    Young Man, Concealed Figure / Deacon
  10. 10. INT. HALLWAY, STAIRS - UNKNOWN

    Sarah escapes up the stairs.

    Sarah Travers
  11. 11. INT. TORTURE ROOM #2 - UNKNOWN

    The concealed figure pursues Sarah.

    Concealed Figure / Deacon
  12. 12. EXT. FOREST - SUNSET

    Sarah runs through the forest pursued by the figure.

    Sarah Travers, Concealed Figure / Deacon
  13. 13. EXT. FOREST - CLEARING/CLIFF - SUNSET

    Sarah reaches a cliff and jumps to her death.

    Sarah Travers, Concealed Figure / Deacon
  14. 14. EXT. HIGHWAY - WEST VIRGINIA - DAY

    Mike and Sheryl drive toward the park.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James
  15. 15. I/E. PASSAT - DAY

    Mike and Sheryl argue about music.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James
  16. 16. EXT. NATIONAL PARK ENTRANCE - DAY

    The couple enters the park.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James
  17. 17. EXT. PARKING LOT, RANGER STATION - DAY

    The couple parks at the station.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James
  18. 18. INT. RANGER BASE STATION - DAY

    Mike and Sheryl get hiking advice from Sam.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James, Sam
  19. 19. EXT. RANGER BASE STATION - DAY

    The couple exits the station.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James
  20. 20. EXT. PARKING LOT, RANGER STATION - DAY

    The couple prepares their gear.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James
  21. 21. EXT. BASE TRAIL #1 - DAY

    The couple begins their hike.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James
  22. 22. EXT. BRIDGE ON BASE TRAIL - DAY

    The couple crosses a bridge.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James
  23. 23. EXT. BASE TRAIL #2 - DAY

    The couple meets Ida.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James, Ida Foster
  24. 24. EXT. TIMBER FALLS TRAIL #1 - DAY

    Mike cuts his hand.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James
  25. 25. EXT. OBSCURED POV - THROUGH TREES - DAY

    Someone watches the couple.

    Sheryl James
  26. 26. EXT. TIMBER FALLS, TRAIL #1 - DAY

    Sheryl treats Mike's wound.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James
  27. 27. EXT. JUST OFF THE TRAIL, TIMBER FALLS #1 - DAY

    The couple is confronted by three men.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James, Darryl, Lonnie, Brody
  28. 28. EXT. WATERFALL - TIMBER FALLS TRAIL #2 - DAY

    Mike and Sheryl argue about the gun; Mike disposes of the bullets; Clyde the Park Ranger appears and talks to them.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James, Clyde
  29. 29. EXT. FIVE CORNERS - DAY

    Mike and Sheryl arrive at Five Corners and set up camp.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James
  30. 30. EXT. OBSCURED POV - DAY

    The Concealed Figure watches Sheryl.

    Concealed Figure / Deacon, Sheryl James
  31. 31. EXT. FIVE CORNERS - DAY

    Sheryl returns to Mike; Mike struggles with the tent.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James
  32. 32. EXT. TREES, OUTSKIRTS OF FIVE CORNERS - CONTINUOUS

    The Concealed Figure retreats.

    Concealed Figure / Deacon
  33. 33. EXT. FIVE CORNERS - NIGHT

    Mike and Sheryl cuddle by the fire.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James
  34. 34. INT. TENT - NIGHT

    Mike and Sheryl have sex.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James
  35. 35. EXT. TENT - FIVE CORNERS - NIGHT

    A shadow appears outside the tent.

    Concealed Figure / Deacon
  36. 36. INT. TENT - NIGHT

    Mike and Sheryl reach climax while a shadow passes.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James, Concealed Figure / Deacon
  37. 36. EXT. TENT - NIGHT

    The fire burns out.

  38. 36. INT. TENT - NIGHT

    Mike and Sheryl talk after sex.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James
  39. 37. EXT. TENT - FIVE CORNERS - NIGHT

    Mike puts out the fire and finds a footprint.

    Mike Warren
  40. 38. EXT. FIVE CORNERS - SUNRISE

    Sunrise at the campsite.

  41. 39. INT. TENT - DAY

    Mike wakes up alone.

    Mike Warren
  42. 40. EXT. TENT - FIVE CORNERS - DAY

    Sheryl vomits and heads off.

    Sheryl James
  43. 41. EXT. LAKE - DAY

    Sheryl goes for a swim and is confronted by the Concealed Figure.

    Concealed Figure / Deacon, Sheryl James
  44. 42. INT. TENT - DAY

    Mike wakes up.

    Mike Warren
  45. 43. EXT. TENT - FIVE CORNERS - DAY

    Mike looks for Sheryl.

    Mike Warren
  46. 44. EXT. LAKE - DAY

    Mike finds Sheryl's locket.

    Mike Warren
  47. 45. EXT. WOODS NEAR STREAM - DAY

    Mike runs through the woods.

    Mike Warren
  48. 46. EXT. WOODS NEAR STREAM #2 - DAY

    Mike continues searching.

    Mike Warren
  49. 47. EXT. CLEARING, TIMBER FALLS TRAIL - DAY

    Mike is disoriented.

    Mike Warren
  50. 48. EXT. WOODS #1 - OFF TIMBER FALLS TRAIL - DAY

    Mike injures himself and hears laughter.

    Mike Warren
  51. 49. EXT. WOODS #2, OFF TIMBER FALLS TRAIL - DAY

    Mike spots Darryl and Lonnie.

    Mike Warren, Darryl, Lonnie
  52. 50. EXT. TIMBER FALLS TRAIL #4 - DAY

    Mike attacks Darryl.

    Mike Warren, Darryl, Lonnie
  53. 51. EXT. MOUNTAINS - DAY

    Morning fog clears.

  54. 52. EXT. FIVE CORNERS - DAY

    Mike finds the campsite empty.

    Mike Warren
  55. 54. EXT. WOODS #3, TIMBER FALLS TRAILS - DAY

    Mike steps in a bear trap.

    Mike Warren, Ida Foster
  56. 55. INT. IDA'S CABIN - DAY

    Ida treats Mike's wound; Brody arrives.

    Mike Warren, Ida Foster, Brody
  57. 57. INT. IDA'S CABIN - DAY

    Ida confronts Brody at the door to protect Mike, then returns to Mike to feed him a drugged drink while discussing his name.

    Ida Foster, Brody, Mike Warren
  58. 58. INT. SEWING ROOM, IDA'S CABIN - DAY

    Mike enters the sewing room, finds a trap door under a rug.

    Mike Warren
  59. 59. INT. TRAP DOOR STAIRCASE - DAY

    Mike descends into the basement.

    Mike Warren
  60. 60. INT. CHAPEL - CABIN BASEMENT - DAY

    Mike discovers the chapel and jars of human fetuses.

    Mike Warren
  61. 61. INT. HALLWAY - IDA'S CABIN BASEMENT - DAY

    Mike explores the hallway and hears a scream.

    Mike Warren
  62. 62. INT. TORTURE ROOM #1 - IDA'S CABIN BASEMENT - DAY

    Mike finds Sheryl tied up and attempts to rescue her.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James, Concealed Figure / Deacon
  63. 63. INT. HALLWAY - IDA'S CABIN BASEMENT - DAY

    Sheryl flees through the hallway.

    Sheryl James
  64. 64. INT. TORTURE ROOM #1 - IDA'S CABIN BASEMENT - DAY

    Mike is knocked unconscious by Deacon.

    Mike Warren, Concealed Figure / Deacon
  65. 65. INT. HALLWAY - IDA'S CABIN BASEMENT - DAY

    Sheryl turns on the lights and is confronted by Deacon.

    Sheryl James, Concealed Figure / Deacon
  66. 66. INT. CHAPEL - IDA'S CABIN - DAY

    Sheryl flees through the chapel; Deacon pursues.

    Sheryl James, Concealed Figure / Deacon
  67. 67. EXT. IDA'S CABIN - DAY

    Sheryl exits the cabin and runs into the woods.

    Sheryl James, Concealed Figure / Deacon
  68. 68. EXT. WOODS #4 - TIMBER FALLS TRAIL - DAY

    Sheryl runs through the woods and spots a ranger truck.

    Sheryl James, Concealed Figure / Deacon
  69. 69. I/E. RANGER TRUCK/ GRAVEL MOUNTAIN ROAD - DAY

    Sheryl reaches Clyde, but he reveals himself as an antagonist and knocks her out.

    Sheryl James, Clyde, Concealed Figure / Deacon
  70. 70. INT. TORTURE ROOM #1 - DAY

    Ida prepares Sheryl for a forced marriage.

    Sheryl James, Ida Foster
  71. 71. INT. CHAPEL - DAY

    Clyde forces Mike and Sheryl into a marriage ceremony.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James, Clyde, Concealed Figure / Deacon, Ida Foster
  72. 72. EXT. IDA'S CABIN - NIGHT

    Exterior shot of the cabin at night.

  73. 72. INT. CHAPEL - NIGHT

    Clyde talks to Mike about the Bible.

    Mike Warren, Clyde
  74. 73. INT. TORTURE ROOM #1 - NIGHT

    Deacon watches Sheryl.

    Sheryl James, Concealed Figure / Deacon
  75. 74. INT. CHAPEL - NIGHT

    Clyde continues his lecture to Mike.

    Mike Warren, Clyde
  76. 75. INT. TORTURE ROOM #1 - NIGHT

    Ida feeds Sheryl drugged tea.

    Sheryl James, Ida Foster, Concealed Figure / Deacon
  77. 76. INT. CHAPEL - NIGHT

    Clyde talks about his wife's inability to carry a baby.

    Clyde, Mike Warren
  78. 77. INT. TORTURE ROOM #1 - NIGHT

    Ida tells Sheryl she will have her baby.

    Sheryl James, Ida Foster
  79. 78. INT. HALLWAY - CABIN BASEMENT - NIGHT

    Deacon drags Mike to the torture room.

    Mike Warren, Concealed Figure / Deacon, Clyde
  80. 79. INT. TORTURE ROOM #1 - NIGHT

    Mike is brought to Sheryl; Clyde threatens them.

    Mike Warren, Sheryl James, Ida Foster, Clyde, Concealed Figure / Deacon

Dialogue examples

Lord knows the will of a man gets tested. Cruelly most times. But the righteous persevere. They do what needs to be done, even though they don't want to. It's what makes a man, a man. Let me tell you the story of Judas, he was one of Jesus's apostles. Judas led Roman Soldiers to the capture and eventual death of our Lord Jesus Christ. And now, is supposedly seated next to Satan, his soul burning in hell forever for this sin. But I don't believe that's the case. I have my own theory. The death of Jesus was predicted thousands of years before Judas ever came along. And for the prophecy to be fulfilled, Jesus had to die. If he didn't, the gates of heaven couldn't be opened for mankind. I don't think, for an instant, Judas wanted to be the one, but... someone had to. Judas helped Jesus, so Jesus could die for our sins. Save us all. And I believe at this moment... Judas is in heaven, despite his sin, because it led to the greater good. Relations prior to marriage is a sin. You and Sheryl are sinners in the Lord's eyes. And because of those sins, your souls are damned. But Ida and Me, we're gonna give you a chance to save your souls and do the right thing, but... as previously stated, you will need to persevere and show the strength and will of your character. But you'll do it. Because that's what needs to be done.

Clyde / Scene 74

Might surprise you, but I was quite the student back in the day. Straight A's. Every subject'cept for Science. Infuriated me how they tried to explain away the Lord's creations. Our teacher, Mr. Billings, once said... in the future, humans won't be born with a pinky finger'cause of evolution. Of all the... I shouted, "No! We are created in the Lord's image... not some nonsensical theory by Darwind."

Ida Foster / Scene 88

Way I see it, you need us alive. You need us, period. And now that Park Services and State Police are looking for us, you're starting to panic, knowing your whole plan's crumbling down before your eyes. So you can stop spinning those fucking irons thinking you're scaring me, cause you're not. You're a couple of demented, sick, pathetic freaks.

Mike Warren / Scene 105

You best hope you find her'fore I do. `cause I will enjoy tearing her ass apart. And when I'm done there, I will cut her eyeballs out and skull fuck her. Any luck, Brody's already beat me to it.

Darryl / Scene 50

Gal's mother's called three times this morning. Said she hasn't heard from her daughter since before she left and she didn't show up for work yesterday or today.

Evelyn / Scene 97

I sent Deacon away for a bit. He knows he done wrong. You say right now that you are ready to perform your marital duties, then I'll keep him away.

Ida Foster / Scene 110

I know about your condition, Ida. It's not your fault. There are a lot of women that can't carry a baby full term. I know how much you're hurting.

Sheryl James / Scene 90

We do appreciate your honesty, Michael. And believe me, we understand your extreme situation, but... Punishment's going to have to be handed down.

Clyde / Scene 99

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