Shot list

 

Scene 1: INT. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

• Wide Shot: Establishing shot of the living room. Tom sits on the couch, flipping through TV channels. The room is dimly lit, with the clock ticking in the background.

• Close-up: Tom’s face, disinterested and tired, as he lazily flips through channels. His eyes occasionally glance toward the window.

• Medium Shot: Tom’s POV through the window. A shadowy figure stands across the street. The figure is far away but stands out ominously in the dark.

• Close-up: Tom rubs his eyes, unsure if he’s imagining things. He squints, trying to focus on the figure outside, feeling uneasy.

• Wide Shot: Tom looks back at the TV, shaking his head, attempting to dismiss the feeling. The clock’s ticking grows louder.

Scene 2: INT. LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS

• Medium Shot: Tom walks toward the window, moving closer to investigate. The figure is no longer visible outside. He relaxes for a moment, exhaling in relief.

• Over-the-Shoulder Shot: As Tom turns to head back to the couch, the camera follows his movement. The figure now stands motionless in the doorway. The figure is still and tall, almost blending with the shadows.

• Close-up: Tom’s face, eyes widening in confusion and disbelief. He freezes, staring at the figure.

• Two-Shot: Tom and the figure in the same frame. The figure doesn’t move, just watches silently.

Scene 3: INT. LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS

• Medium Shot: Tom begins walking cautiously toward the phone on the coffee table, trying to ignore the figure in the doorway. His body language is tense.

• Close-up: Tom’s hand shakily reaches for the phone. Just as his hand touches it, a slow creak sounds behind him.

• Wide Shot: The figure is now closer, standing just inside the living room, blocking the doorway. Tom spins around quickly to face it.

• Close-up: Tom’s face again, wide-eyed, panic starting to rise. His breath quickens.

• Over-the-Shoulder Shot: Tom backs away slowly as the figure matches every step he takes, coming closer.

• Wide Shot: Tom reaches the front door, trembling as he tries to unlock it. The figure’s shadow stretches toward him.

Scene 4: INT. HALLWAY - CONTINUOUS

• Medium Shot: Tom retreats down the hallway toward the back door. He glances behind him, realizing the figure is gone.

• Over-the-Shoulder Shot: Tom’s POV. The hallway is empty, but he’s still paranoid. He turns his head slightly.

• Wide Shot: Suddenly, the figure appears at the end of the hallway, standing motionless. Tom freezes, startled.

• Close-up: Tom’s face, eyes flicking back and forth, trying to figure out where the figure went. He looks around but cannot escape.

• Medium Shot: Tom steps back and bumps into the wall. His panic is evident as he realizes he’s trapped.

Scene 5: INT. LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS

• Wide Shot: Tom turns sharply and dashes back to the living room, heading toward the back door. He fumbles with the door handle.

• Close-up: Tom’s hand trembles as he struggles to unlock the door.

• Medium Shot: A shadow looms behind Tom, growing longer. Tom doesn’t notice at first.

• Over-the-Shoulder Shot: Tom slowly turns around, his eyes widening. The figure stands inches away from him, looming silently.

Scene 6: INT. LIVING ROOM - CLOSE-UP

Timing: 02:40 - 03:00

• Extreme Close-up: Tom’s face, sweat beading on his forehead. His breathing becomes shallow and rapid. The fear is palpable.

• Wide Shot: The figure remains motionless behind him, looming. Tom’s fear intensifies.

• Medium Shot: Tom’s eyes flick back and forth, desperately searching for an escape.

Scene 7: INT. LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS

• Close-up: Tom’s hand shakily reaches into his pocket, pulling out his phone. His fingers are trembling as he unlocks it.

• Close-up: His phone screen lights up, showing a message:
  UNKNOWN NUMBER
  "I’m right behind you."

• Medium Shot: Tom’s face contorts in horror as he drops the phone to the floor, unable to believe what he’s reading.

• Over-the-Shoulder Shot: As he looks up, the figure is now directly behind him. Its shadow envelops him completely.

Scene 8: INT. LIVING ROOM - CLOSE-UP

• Close-up: Tom’s eyes, filled with terror. He opens his mouth to scream, but no sound escapes.

• Wide Shot: The figure’s shadow stretches across the floor, slowly moving over Tom. The space feels constricting as the camera pulls back, showing the figure overtaking the room.

Scene 9: CUT TO BLACK