This document is a screenplay about a zombie outbreak. It describes scenes of panic as people rush to gather supplies while avoiding infection from an unknown virus. A group of survivors, Stan, Julie, George and Jason, search for food and shelter as zombies pursue them. While trying to escape through a cornfield, the group becomes cornered by zombies with no obvious escape. One survivor is shown limping injured down the street, struggling to move as zombies approach. A news reporter is attacked by a zombie while finishing a broadcast, illustrating the widespread outbreak.

1. NIGHT OF THE DEAD
WRITTEN BY
SIMON LANGLEY AND KIERAN GORE
FADE IN:
EXT. STREET – DAY
News reporter looks into camera, rushing her speech as people
have a sense of urgency about them in the streets.
REPORTER
How long have we got?
Okay.
We are live with you today speaking of recent
events… (Narration) After the recent outbreak of an
unknown virus that has swept across the country,
there are scenes of panic as people hastily stock up
on supplies. The government recommend that people
stay in their homes to avoid any risk of infection.
EXT. STREET – DAY
People run through streets as they attempt to escape the being
that is chasing them.
EXT. STREET – DAY
People lying on the floor as zombies crouch over them.
EXT. STREET – NIGHT
A horde of zombies can be seen over the horizon approaching a
large group of unsuspecting people.
Narration ends
Fade to black:
EXT. ABANDONED BUILDING – NIGHT
(CONT:)

2. CONT:
Stan can be partially seen as he crouches over the embers of
what used to be a fire. His face clothes partially torn and
his face covered in dirt.
STAN
Have we got any more food?
Julie approaches from the shadows.
JULIE
Nah, we all out… George and Jason are still out looking.
Panic in their voices as George and Jason return.
GEORGE
We have to leave now!
Groans of zombies can be heard in the background
FADE TO BLACK:
EXT. STREET – DAY
The group move at a fast pace out of town, heading across
train tracks. Coming to the train tracks they see a large sign
that mentions a restricted place known as the “safe haven”.
FADE TO BLACK:
EXT. CORNFIELD – DAY
The group race through cornfields to fight for their lives as
they are chased by zombies only to be cornered with no obvious
way of escape.
JASON
We need to get out of here now!!!!!!
GEORGE
Look for an easy way out!
FADE TO BLACK:
EXT. STREET – NIGHT
One of the survivors can be seen limping up the street with
discomfort as he/she drags a bundle behind them. Blood can be
seen on his/hers clothes as they struggle to move.

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Survivor falls to the ground from exhaustion and zombies can
be seen approaching slowly.
EXT. STREET – DAY
News Reporter begins to finish the filming
REPORTER
This has been Colleen Sullivan reporting live from the
streets of Fenland, back to you in the…
Just before the reporter finishes her broadcast she is
abruptly interrupted as a zombie attacks her from behind.
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TITLE SCREEN