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duologue
Thriller
2 Characters

The Unexpected Partner

from Mr. Brooks

Written by Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon

Mr. Brooks

A voyeuristic witness confronts a successful businessman with photographic evidence of a murder. Instead of blackmailing him for money, the witness demands to accompany the killer on his next outing to experience the thrill of the hunt.

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MR. BROOKS: What can I do for you, Mr...?

MR. SMITH: ... Let's say, 'Smith'.

MR. BROOKS: Okay, Mr. Smith. [Motions him to a seat]

MR. SMITH: Before you get the wrong impression, Mr. Brooks, I'm not here to shake you down.

MR. BROOKS: Then these are the only copies of these photos and you have no oth

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CharactersMr. Brooks, Mr. Smith
Duration00:04:00
Age Range40s-50s & 30s
GenderMale & Male
GenreThriller
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceMr. Brooks
ToneTense, unsettling, manipulative, dark humor
Suitable Foragent showcase, self tape, general practice
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