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# PG SLUGLINE
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EXT. DESERT HIGHWAY – DAY A long, empty highway stretches endlessly through the desert. The heat ripples in the distance, distorting the landscape. The sun is relentless, beating down on the cracked asphalt. Not a car in sight.
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EXT. DESERT HIGHWAY – DAY WIDE SHOT of the desert as Elijah's tow truck speeds down the barren highway, a small dot against the endless sands. CUT TO: EXT. DESERT HIGHWAY – DAY
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INT. ELIJAH'S TOW TRUCK – DAY Elijah gets back into his truck, watching the station wagon disappear in the distance. He takes out a small NOTEBOOK from the glove box and writes down the family's license plate number.
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EXT. ROADSIDE ART EXHIBIT – NIGHT The sky has turned dark, only a sliver of moonlight illuminating the bizarre scene at Elijah's headquarters. The Cadillacs jut out of the earth like gravestones under a starless sky.
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EXT. ROADSIDE ART EXHIBIT – NIGHT Leah and Jasmine hear a loud THUD from inside the garage. They glance at each other, panic rising. JASMINE What was that?
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INT. SHERIFF'S OFFICE – MORNING The next morning, inside the small, dimly lit SHERIFF'S OFFICE, Thompson sits behind a cluttered desk, sifting through a pile of MISSING PERSONS REPORTS. Each report bears the same chilling details: cars breaking down on the highway,
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EXT. ELIJAH'S HQ – DAY ESTABLISHING SHOT of Elijah's headquarters behind the eerie Cadillac Ranch. The Cadillacs glint in the sunlight, standing like silent sentinels over the barren landscape. Elijah's tow truck is parked outside, looking as if it hasn't moved since
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INT. ELIJAH'S CELLAR – NIGHT The cellar is small and cramped, lit by a single flickering bulb. Old NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS line the walls—stories of disappearances along the desert highway. In the center of the room stands a small ALTAR, with candles burning low, their
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INT. SHERIFF'S CRUISER – NIGHT Sheriff Thompson and Officer Adams drive down the same stretch of highway. Their radio crackles as a dispatcher's voice comes through. DISPATCH (V.O.)
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EXT. ELIJAH'S HQ – NIGHT Elijah's tow truck pulls up to his headquarters, the sheriff's cruiser in tow behind it. The Cadillacs loom in the background, ghostly figures in the moonlight. The whole scene feels like a trap, but with no other options, Thompson and
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INT. SHERIFF'S CRUISER – NIGHT Back inside the cruiser, Thompson starts the engine, but his mind is racing. Something about this doesn't sit right. He watches Elijah through the rearview mirror as the tow truck driver stands, almost like a statue, watching them leave.
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EXT. BARSTOW OUTSKIRTS – NIGHT The cruiser pulls off the highway and onto a narrow dirt road, barely visible under the dim light of the moon. Up ahead, faint headlights flicker in the distance, and as they draw closer, the outline of a minivan comes into view—broken
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EXT. ROADSIDE ART EXHIBIT – NIGHT Elijah pulls his truck into the familiar Cadillac Ranch, the half-buried cars standing silent and foreboding in the moonlight. He steps out, scanning the area, his face calm but his eyes sharp.
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INT. ELIJAH'S TOW TRUCK – NIGHT Elijah glances into his rearview mirror, seeing the sheriff's cruiser gaining on him. His lips curl into a slight smile. This is exactly how he wanted it. He presses his foot down harder on the gas, the tow truck
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INT. ELIJAH'S TOW TRUCK – NIGHT Elijah keeps one hand on the steering wheel, his eyes flicking between the road ahead and the rearview mirror. He can see the sheriff's cruiser gaining on him, but there's no fear in his expression—just cold, calculated focus.
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EXT. DESERT HIGHWAY – DAY Back on the highway, DEPUTIES and EMERGENCY RESPONDERS surround the wreckage of the sheriff's cruiser. The sunlight glints off the twisted metal as investigators comb the area, picking up the pieces of what happened.
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EXT. DESERT ROADS – DAY Wide shot of a long, empty desert road stretching toward the horizon. A few patrol cars comb the highway, their lights flashing as they search for any sign of Elijah or his truck. 39.
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EXT. ROADSIDE CROSS INSTALLATION – DUSK Detective Martin's car pulls off the highway and onto a narrow dirt road. Up ahead, she can see the faint silhouette of a massive cross, a strange relic from a forgotten time, standing alone in the vast desert. The sun is setting,
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EXT. DESERT HIGHWAY – NIGHT Wide shot of Elijah's tow truck as it glides down the desolate highway, the faint glow of Vegas long behind him. The sky is pitch black, the stars swallowed by the desert's vast emptiness.
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INT. ELIJAH'S TOW TRUCK – NIGHT Elijah drives in silence, his expression serene, almost peaceful. Beside him, the notebook lies open, Locke's name now neatly written at the top of the next page. 47.
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EXT. DESERT HIGHWAY – NIGHT Detective Martin's car approaches the installation, the headlights cutting through the swirling dust. She slows down, immediately sensing that something isn't right. She spots Elijah standing in front of the massive cross, with Locke on
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EXT. CROSS INSTALLATION – NIGHT A massive explosion erupts from behind the cross, sending fire and debris into the air. The force of the blast knocks Martin to the ground, her gun flying from her hand. Locke screams, covering his face as the world around them erupts
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EXT. CROSS INSTALLATION – NIGHT Detective Martin walks over to Detective Martin's car, which has survived the explosion. She pulls out her phone, dialing Sheriff Thompson's number, her hands still shaking slightly from the adrenaline of the confrontation.
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EXT. CROSS INSTALLATION – LATER THAT NIGHT The emergency services begin to clear out as the investigation winds down. Martin watches as Locke is loaded into the back of an ambulance, still in shock. She steps over to Detective Martin, one of the lead investigators on-site,
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EXT. DESERT HIGHWAY – DAY Wide shot of the barren desert highway, the sun blazing overhead as police cars and helicopters scour the area for any trace of Elijah. Every mile of road feels heavier with the possibility that Elijah is out there, planning his next
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EXT. DESERT TOWN – DAY Wide shot of a small, nearly abandoned town in the middle of the desert. The sun hangs high, casting long shadows over the cracked asphalt. Dust kicks up in the wind, and most of the buildings are boarded up, remnants of a place forgotten by
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EXT. DESERT – DAY Wide shot of Martin driving away from the abandoned church, dust kicking up behind her. The boy watches from the doorway as she speeds down the empty road, heading toward the final confrontation.
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EXT. DESERT HIGHWAY – SUNSET Elijah drives silently, his tow truck kicking up dust as the sun sets over the horizon, casting an orange glow across the desert. His eyes are focused, his grip on the steering wheel tight but controlled.
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EXT. DESERT NIGHT – NIGHT Elijah's truck speeds through the desert, heading toward his final destination. The road ahead is clear, and his mind is set. His mission will soon be complete. 68.
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EXT. MEGACHURCH – NIGHT Detective Martin pulls into the parking lot, slipping through the crowd as people file into the massive building. The glow of television cameras and media crews hangs in the air—this service is being broadcast live to millions of viewers around
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EXT. MEGACHURCH – PARKING LOT – NIGHT Outside the church, the parking lot has mostly cleared as the service begins inside. The distant hum of prayers and hymns can be heard faintly through the thick walls. But at the far end of the lot, a pair of headlights slowly flicker on.
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EXT. MEGACHURCH – PARKING LOT – NIGHT Martin emerges into the dark lot, scanning the rows of parked cars for any sign of Elijah. The faint glow of the church's lights illuminates the scene, but everything feels eerily quiet.
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EXT. MEGACHURCH – EXPLOSION – NIGHT A massive explosion rocks the parking lot, sending cars flying and flames roaring into the sky. The shockwave knocks Martin off her feet, throwing her back into the rows of parked vehicles. Fire and debris rain down, lighting up the
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EXT. MEGACHURCH – NIGHT As Elijah is taken to the police cars, the remaining officers work to contain the fire and evacuate the remaining congregation members. The area is a mix of chaos and relief—people sobbing, media crews scrambling to capture the
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INT. PRISON TRANSPORT VAN – DAY The interior of the prison transport van rattles as it speeds down the highway, heading toward the federal penitentiary. The sun blazes outside, casting harsh shadows through the small, barred windows. The van’s interior is cramped and
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INT. DRIVER'S CAB OF THE PRISON VAN – DAY Officer Jenkins (mid-50s, gruff, a no-nonsense type) drives the van, his eyes fixed on the road ahead. Next to him, Officer Ramirez (early 30s, quiet and observant) is scrolling through a report on his tablet.
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INT. DRIVER'S CAB OF THE PRISON VAN – DAY Jenkins and Ramirez exchange confused looks as they hear the commotion through the radio. 86. Jenkins reaches for the brakes, but before he can respond,
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INT. COUNTY JAIL – VISITOR’S ROOM – DAY Elijah sits alone in a small visitation room, shackled and cuffed. The room is stark and empty, a single table and two chairs the only furnishings. The door creaks open, and Officer Grady steps inside, a conflicted look on his face.
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EXT. RED SANDS MOTEL – DAY A run-down, dusty motel stands in the middle of nowhere, its neon sign flickering faintly in the scorching sun. Grady pulls into the parking lot, his gaze scanning the area. The place is nearly deserted—an ideal spot for shady deals and
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INT. PRISON TRANSPORT VAN – BACK TO PRESENT The plan falls into place. Grady’s arrangement with Luther has come through, and the unmarked car was waiting exactly where it needed to be. The moment Grady and Elijah exited the van, the car was there, hidden behind a small ridge.
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EXT. ABANDONED CHURCH – DAY Grady sits in the car, his foot tapping nervously on the floorboard. He glances at the church, watching Elijah’s silhouette through the broken windows. Despite everything, a strange sense of peace emanates from the building, almost as
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EXT. DESERT HIGHWAY – SUNSET The unmarked car speeds away from the abandoned church, leaving it standing alone in the fading light. The desert stretches out endlessly, the wind whispering secrets through the empty expanse.

Tow Truck Driver

A troubled tow truck driver believes he is an instrument of divine judgment, leading him on a deadly path of cleansing sinners from the desert highways.

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The unique selling proposition of 'Tow Truck Driver' lies in its exploration of the psychological complexities of a character who believes he is enacting divine judgment. This moral ambiguity, combined with the tension of a cat-and-mouse chase between Elijah and law enforcement, sets it apart from typical thrillers. The screenplay's ability to evoke sympathy for a deeply flawed character while simultaneously portraying the horror of his actions makes it compelling for audiences interested in psychological thrillers and moral dilemmas.

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Genres: Thriller, Drama, Crime, Mystery, Horror, Action, Faith-based

Setting: Contemporary, Desert highways and a megachurch in a remote area

Themes: Justice vs. Vengeance, Faith and Corruption, The Nature of Good and Evil, Redemption and Forgiveness, Isolation and Alienation, The Power of Belief

Conflict & Stakes: The primary conflict revolves around Elijah's violent mission to cleanse perceived sinners, particularly targeting corrupt individuals like Reverend Locke, while Detective Martin and Sheriff Thompson race against time to stop him and protect innocent lives.

Mood: Tense and foreboding

Standout Features:

  • Unique Hook: The concept of a tow truck driver acting as a vigilante judge, targeting corrupt individuals under the guise of divine judgment.
  • Plot Twist: The revelation that Elijah's actions are tied to a legacy of cleansing from his father's past as a preacher.
  • Distinctive Setting: The desolate desert landscape and the eerie roadside art installations serve as a haunting backdrop for the story.
  • Innovative Ideas: The blend of psychological thriller and horror elements with a religious undertone creates a unique narrative experience.
  • Unique Characters: Elijah's complex character as a misguided savior contrasts sharply with the law enforcement characters, adding depth to the story.

Comparable Scripts: The Hitcher (1986), No Country for Old Men (2007), The Devil's Rejects (2005), The Punisher (2004), The Road (2006), The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), Breaking Bad (TV Series, 2008-2013), The Fall (TV Series, 2013-2016), The Collector (2009)

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