Friday the 13th

Marcie finds a sore spot on Jack's back.

JACK

Ow!

NED

I was just wondering if you thought there'd by any other gorgeous women at Camp Crystal Lake. Besides yourself.

MARCIE

You are a true pierce of work, Ned.

Marcie hits Ned on the arms, playfully.

MARCIE

(continuing)

How about our last jay?

JACK

Good call.

Jack reaches into the glove compartment and comes out with a joint.

NED

What about the dope paragraph in Mr. Christy's letter?

JACK

Quote: Controlled substances are expressly forbidden. Possession or use of marijuana or alcohol on campgrounds will means instant dismissal. Unquote.

MARCIE

We got two weeks before the kids even arrive. Then I'll act responsibly. Until then, hit me.

She takes the lighted joint and tokes.

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EXT. CAMP CRYSTAL LAKE ENTRANCE – DAY

The van turns past the sign that reads:

"CAMP CRYSTAL LAKE – Established 1935"

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INT. VAN – DAY

Marcie is wide-eyed, looking at the lush surroundings.

MARCIE

It's beautiful...

NED

Yeah, and it also look like it hasn't seen a coat of paint in six years.

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EXT. CAMP DRIVE – DAY

The CAMERA SEES what Ned saw. The buildings are run down at the heels. It is the same camp we saw in the early scenes, but time has torn the place badly.

The van passes the CAMERA and we see the three new ARRIVALS looking out the window.

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EXT. MAIN CAMP AREA – DAY

This is the main building. It is the building where Barry and Claudette met. Outside is a flagpole, a small parking area, a large overhanging tree.

In the B.G. we can see part of the lake.

In the F.G. there is a Jeep.

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EXT. CAMP MAIN AREA – DAY

An axe flashes through the FRAME and hacks apart the halves of a huge tree stump.

The CAMERA PULLS BACK to reveal a middle-aged man in cut-offs, a bare chest, hiking boots and beat-up cowboy hat. This is STEVE CHRISTY. He is strong, charming, and engaging. He is animated, always in motion, impatient with how long it takes to do things.

In the B.G. the van comes to a stop. No sooner has Jack hopped down, than Steve is beckoning him over.

STEVE

Wanta give me a hand here?

Jack smiles and comes quickly.

STEVE

(continuing)

Alice?

Ned steps down from the van and now we can see that he has had polio when he was a kid. His upper body is strong, but his legs are slightly deformed. He and Marcie hustle over to the big stump.

STEVE

(continuing)

Wanta roll this sucker out of the way. Alice?

ALICE comes into the MS. She is carrying a shovel and a bucket and has obviously been working for a couple of hours.

ALICE

Cabin B is ready.

STEVE

Push on this side. Alice, this is Jack, Marcie and Ned. Push.

They exchange "hellos" as they bend to the work.

STEVE

(continuing)

That's got her. Thanks. I'm Steve Christy. Welcome to Camp Crystal Lake. You got some grubby clothes? Climb into 'em. Alice, see if Bill has cleaned out the boathouse. I want him to start with the canoes. What happened to Brenda?

ALICE

You told her to sweep the courts.

Steve sets off.

STEVE

I'd rather she painted. Let's go, folks.

As soon as he's gone, Ned turns to Alice.

NED

I thought we had two weeks...

Alice shrugs.

ALICE

You can changed in three.

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EXT. EDGE OF LAKE – DAY

The CAMERA looks down a long line of canoes, each with its hull up. A brush slaps into view. BILL is sweating while finishing a coat of paint on the last canoe.

Bill is a thin, ascetic-looking college sophomore. He rubs his long thin rose with the back of his wrist as he hears someone call his name O.S. He turns to see Alice at the bottom of the trail.

ALICE

Steve said for you to start on the boats.

BILL

I finished the boats.

Alice nods slowly.

ALICE

I'll tell him.

She turns away.

BILL

Alice? The others show up?

ALICE

Everybody except the girl who's supposed to handle the kitchen. Annie.

Bill puts his brush in a coffee can of turps.

Alice look at him, then turns again.

BILL

You think you're gonna last all summer?

ALICE

I'm not sure I'll last all week.

(pauses)

I'll tell Steve.

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EXT. GIRL'S CABIN – DAY

Steve and Ned are rehanging a door. Next to them is BRENDA, a dark Eurasian girl who is trying to do a good job of painting the wall. On the other side Marcie is scraping some flaking paint.

STEVE

Shim it up just a scooch.

Ned levers the door higher at the top.

STEVE

(continuing)

Perfection. Hold it.

Steve uses a long ratchet screwdriver.

STEVE

(continuing)

To answer your question, my parents once owned this camp. There were some tragic accidents and they went bankrupt. I promised them I'd reopen if I could. See if it closes right now.

Ned swings the door on its hinges.

NED

Looks good.

STEVE

Perfection. Did you meet Brenda?