Title: The Perfect Heist
Genre: Crime/Thriller
Characters:
FADE IN:
EXT. CITY SKYLINE - NIGHT
The city glimmers under the moonlight. A voiceover from ALEX sets the stage.
ALEX (V.O.)
In a world where nothing is as it seems, the perfect heist is just a plan away. But plans have a way of unraveling...
INT. ABANDONED WAREHOUSE - NIGHT
ALEX, JAMIE, and SAM gather around a table cluttered with blueprints and gadgets.
ALEX
(enthusiastic)
Alright team, this is it. The vault at the Grand Bank is our ticket to freedom.
JAMIE
(nervously)
Are we sure about this? The security system is top-notch.
SAM
(grinning)
That’s why we’re here, right? To break the unbreakable.
ALEX
Exactly. We’ll go in during the gala. Everyone will be distracted.
INT. GRAND BANK - NIGHT - GALA
The gala is in full swing. Guests mingle, laughter fills the air. ALEX, JAMIE, and SAM, dressed elegantly, blend in.
ALEX
(whispering)
Remember, stick to the plan. Jamie, you’re on the tech. Sam, keep an eye on the guards.
JAMIE
(nods)
I’ll disable the cameras in three... two... one...
CUT TO:
INT. SECURITY ROOM - NIGHT
JAMIE hacks into the system. Suddenly, alarms blare.
JAMIE
(panicking)
What the—? I didn’t trigger anything!
INT. GRAND BANK - NIGHT - GALA
The guests scream and scatter. ALEX, JAMIE, and SAM exchange worried glances.
ALEX
(urgent)
We need to move! Now!
SAM
Where’s the exit?
ALEX
(pointing)
Through the back!
INT. BACK HALLWAY - NIGHT
They rush through the hallway, but a GUARD blocks their path.
SAM
(stepping forward)
I’ll handle this.
ALEX
No! We can’t draw attention!
SAM
(whispers)
Trust me.
SAM approaches the GUARD, who suddenly collapses.
JAMIE
(shocked)
What did you do?!
SAM
(defensive)
I just... helped him relax.
INT. VAULT ROOM - NIGHT
They reach the vault. ALEX pulls out a device.
ALEX
This is it. Jamie, can you crack it?
JAMIE
(typing furiously)
I’m on it!
Suddenly, the vault door swings open, revealing stacks of cash and... a hidden camera.
ALEX
(confused)
What the hell?
INT. GRAND BANK - NIGHT - SECURITY ROOM
The SECURITY HEAD watches the footage, smirking.
SECURITY HEAD
(to his team)
Let’s see how they handle this.
INT. VAULT ROOM - NIGHT
The trio stares at the camera.
SAM
We’ve been set up!
ALEX
We need to get out—now!
INT. BACK HALLWAY - NIGHT
They sprint back, but the exits are blocked.
JAMIE
(panting)
What do we do?
ALEX
We improvise.
INT. GRAND BANK - NIGHT - GALA
They blend back into the crowd, trying to act normal.
ALEX
(whispering)
We need a distraction.
SAM
(grinning)
Leave it to me.
SAM suddenly shouts.
SAM
Fire! Everyone out!
Chaos ensues as guests rush for the exits.
EXT. GRAND BANK - NIGHT
In the confusion, they slip out the back.
ALEX
We did it!
JAMIE
But what about the money?
ALEX
We’ll figure that out later.
INT. ABANDONED WAREHOUSE - NIGHT
They regroup, panting and exhilarated.
ALEX
We need to lay low for a while.
Suddenly, JAMIE’s phone buzzes.
JAMIE
(eyes wide)
It’s the police... they’re tracking us!
INT. ABANDONED WAREHOUSE - NIGHT
The tension rises as they realize they’ve been betrayed.
ALEX
Who could have tipped them off?
SAM
(looking at ALEX)
You knew this was a setup, didn’t you?
ALEX
(defensive)
No! I swear!
INT. ABANDONED WAREHOUSE - NIGHT
Suddenly, the door bursts open. The SECURITY HEAD and his team enter.
SECURITY HEAD
(smiling)
Did you really think you could outsmart me?
INT. ABANDONED WAREHOUSE - NIGHT - SHOWDOWN
A standoff ensues. ALEX, JAMIE, and SAM are cornered.
ALEX
(looking at SAM)
You were supposed to have my back!
SAM
(angry)
You lied to us!
JAMIE
(tearfully)
We trusted you!
INT. ABANDONED WAREHOUSE - NIGHT - CLIMAX
ALEX pulls out a hidden gun.
ALEX
I didn’t want it to end this way...
Suddenly, the lights go out.
JAMIE
(panicking)
What’s happening?!
INT. ABANDONED WAREHOUSE - NIGHT - DARKNESS
In the chaos, ALEX shoots, but it’s unclear who is hit.
SECURITY HEAD
(shouting)
Get them!
INT. ABANDONED WAREHOUSE - NIGHT - AFTERMATH
The lights flicker back on. ALEX is gone, leaving SAM and JAMIE behind.
SAM
(looking around)
Where did he go?
JAMIE
(whispers)
He set us up... we need to get out of here.
EXT. ABANDONED WAREHOUSE - NIGHT
As they escape, sirens wail in the distance.
SAM
(looking back)
This isn’t over.
JAMIE
(steely determination)
No, it’s just the beginning.
FADE OUT.
THE END.
