Hey all! I need some quick help for a basic direction for a movie I'm making.

Basically, all I have is the beginning. IT starts out with a kid on his computer, gets an IM from someone he doesn't know. He thinks its his friend playing a joke on him, but after the anonymous IMer insists that he killed his friend, the main character hears on the TV behind him that in fact the kid was murdered. (it gets a little complex). The main character dials 9-1-1 on his cell phone, but before he hits send, he gets another IM from the killer, saying to stop. The kid asks who he is, and the killer responds Your Worst Nightmare, but not in an IM. He is standing right behind him and says it outloud, then stabs the main character, who falls to the floor dead.

It might sound confusing, but the script really isn't, I just paraphrased it quickly. But I don't know where to go from there. I've been trying to think for days. Either a police investigation, or one of his friends seeks revenge and traces the killer by tracking the IM's or something like that.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

-2pro

One other thing-
I also can't come up with a good title for the movie, and was hoping for some help on that, as well, although it might be too early to name it before having a complete story.

Thanks

Tell you what – I'm writing a script now and if you'll read it and give me some feedback when it's done, I'll do what I can to help you out with the plot.

First of all, get rid of the 'Your Worst Nightmare" line. It's cliched, and one that's going to net you a particularly large number of eye-rolls. I have a couple questions – if you have answers for them, the plot should come easier: Why does the killer kill the guy's friend? Why does he tell the guy about it? Why does he then kill the guy? Who is the main character, and what is his relation to these events?

First off, welcome to the forums. There is a ton of good info here that you could probably benefit a lot from.

Now about your story...
How long do you want this movie to be?
What are your resources?

I would suggest putting some context around the horror scenes. For example:

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Steven is babysitting his younger brother and talking on IM to Andres. Andres mentions that he downloaded a new verion of the IM that seems to have a lot of impressive new features. Andres says he can send Steven the file for the new instant messenger and as the file transfer is taking place, Steven hears loud crashing noises from downstairs. Steven types to Andres that he thinks his little bro just made a huge mess downstairs. Steven runs downstairs to find his little brother in the middle of a huge mess of cereal and broken glassware. Steven sighs and starts cleaning up the mess with a broom, but then the power flickers and goes out entirely. Steven fumbles around in the dark, and then he hears Andres calling his name from upstairs. He is curious and goes to the voice. He goes to his room to find that his computer is still mysteriously running Instant Messenger even though the power is out.

ANDRES(speaking): Steven? Steven?...are you there?

STEVEN(typing): Yes... this is really weird

ANDRES: This new voice function? Its a lot easier than typing. Did the file I sent you finish downloading...if it did you can install it and use this voice thing to.

STEVEN: No...the power is out in my house...but my computer is still running.

ANDRES: I bet you probably have a backup power supply.

STEVEN: That could be it.

ANDRES: It fills up an battery as an alternative power sourc-- (voice stops and is repalced with a loud masculineSCREAM)

STEVEN: Andres?

SCARY VOICE FROM COMPUTER: Andres is dead.

STEVEN: Stop messing around with the lame voice converter.

A message window pops up saying "andres001 is requesting a video conference" Steven reluctantly accepts the request and a live video of Andres sitting in front of his computer with half of his face gone. Steven is terrified.

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Wow that was pretty long and probably pretty lame but I was just rambling to give an example of how you could put your horror-situation into a better context.

I would reccomend you ditch the idea. I'm pretty sure this idea has been used a bunch of times, and it's always been really lame.

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Originally posted by "Fuc*in Fascist!":
I would reccomend you ditch the idea. I'm pretty sure this idea has been used a bunch of times, and it's always been really lame.

I think everyone should required to make at least one cliche horror movie. And another one where the main character wakes up and the whole plot line was a dream. And then the character wakes up again and realizes that he just dreamt waking up. I dont need to explain this further Im sure you all understand.

I once had a dream (When i was in school) where my mom kept yelling for me to get up, so i got up to go to the shower, but then Id wake up in my bed and then get up and go to the shower and then wake up and go to the shower again, and I finally thought i was awake and showering, but my mom was still yelling to get up, so I started yellin back at her, then I woke up again

Braininabox, I liked that. That is basically how mine goes. Except I realized this movie will not fulfill the school assignment, so I am ditching it for now.

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Originally posted by braininabox:

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Originally posted by "Fuc*in Fascist!":
I would reccomend you ditch the idea. I'm pretty sure this idea has been used a bunch of times, and it's always been really lame.

I think everyone should required to make at least one cliche horror movie. And another one where the main character wakes up and the whole plot line was a dream. And then the character wakes up again and realizes that he just dreamt waking up. I dont need to explain this further Im sure you all understand.

I had an idea for a cliche Christmas-themed horror movie and another idea that involved the character waking up to find out he had been Groundhogs Day'd back in time and had to save his best friend. I didn't complete either- makes me feel like I missed out on this right of passage.