FADE IN: EXT. COUNTY JAIL -- MORNING CAL, BITCH, FLIPPER and RAT walk slowly out the front door of the jail. Bitch is a really big guy, tall, wide and hairy. He looks strong and menacing. Flipper is tall, thin, black, handsome and too cool for his own good. Rat is short, skinny and spastic. He's totally caffeinated. Cal is a very good looking man of 21, thin but muscled. He's smart and calculating. They are flanked by a GUARD and the WARDEN. The guard wears a guard uniform. Nobody but Cal will meet the Warden's eye as the Warden speaks. WARDEN You boys were sure a lotta trouble when you first got here. There is shuffling of feet and looks at the ground by the quartet. WARDEN (CONT'D) But I'm convinced you can make it out in the world. Stay close to Cal here. He's a good kid, and he's done you all a world of good. Cal looks up, he seems very emotional. Over Cal's shoulder we can see the Guard glaring at him. CAL Thanks Warden. I'm hoping to live up to all I learned in here, from both you and Rasta Jesus. It's been crazy. GUARD Gr... WARDEN Now, now, settle down there Mitch. These boys've served their time. These boys were accused of the worst crimes imaginable.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 2 ANGLE ON FLIPPER WARDEN (O.S.) (CONT'D) Flip "Flipper" Chinga; Assault on a police officer and D W B... FLIPPER And I wasn't even black that night! ANGLE ON RAT WARDEN (O.S.) Rat Carbon; free distribution of "roofies"... Rat fidgets and looks away, tries to smile but can't. ANGLE ON BITCH WARDEN (O.S.) (CONT'D) Bitch Moreno; euthanasia and animal cruelty... Bitch has a tear in his eye. BITCH ...they were in such pain... and them puppies were so mean to them old folks. ANGLE ON CAL WARDEN (O.S.) And Cal Roman. The Warden pauses for dramatic effect. WARDEN (O.S.) (CONT'D) Pure, cold-blooded... ANGLE ON WARDEN WARDEN (O.S.) (CONT'D) Murder. Cal shuffles his feet uncomfortably, but his gaze doesn't waver. WIDER ANGLE A half-sized bus pulls up. This bus should optimally have a wheelchair lift and a cash drop. There are retarded people looking out the windows, waving and knocking. The door of the bus opens.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 3 The Warden hands out one of four bus tokens to each of the four convicts. WARDEN (CONT'D) Here you go, one each, you earned it. Flipper looks at the bus token in his hand with rising uncertainty. FLIPPER I, uh, I had $550.00 dollars when I came in here... WARDEN Which has been set against the cost of feeding and rooming you these last two years. ANGLE ON BITCH WARDEN (O.S.) (CONT'D) You're lucky. Bitch here owes us over $600.00 dollars, ain't that right, Bitch? BITCH I'll try and pay it back, Warden. WARDEN Good boy. NEW ANGLE The four make there way onto the bus. The bus driver all but ignores them as they drop their tokens into the slot. The last one on is Cal. Cal pauses. OVER THE SHOULDER SHOT Standing on the top step of the bus Cal looks out at the jail where he has spent the last five years of his life. His face betrays no emotion. He turns to take his seat. CUT TO: INT. BUS -- CONTINUOUS Cal notices that the bus is full of retarded kids and a monkey. Bitch, Rat and Flipper have taken their seats among the retarded kids. Cal looks as though he's lost in deep thought.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 4 CAL Existential, fundamental, detrimental- fucking mental. One of the retarded kids looks at Cal, points at the monkey. RETARD They gave us a monkey. Cal looks happy for the first time, as he takes his seat. He pats the retarded kid on the shoulder. CAL They gave us all a monkey, brother-man. Every one of us. You, me, even Rasta Jesus. CUT TO: EXT. BUS -- MOVING -- MORNING A series of shots as the bus drives for miles. The bus makes frequent stops as the wheelchair lift picks up and drops off retarded people. Morning turns to day turns to evening. Note that this would be a good place to put the credits. CUT TO: EXT. HIGH SCHOOL -- SUNDOWN The bus pulls up in front of the Violette LeDuc High School. NEW ANGLE The last people left on the bus are Flipper, Bitch, Rat and Cal. The bus door opens and the four exit the bus. The bus driver stares straight ahead. Rat exits first, holding a key board under his arm, followed by Bitch, a drum stick in each hand. Then Flipper exits, carrying a bass guitar, followed by Cal, carrying a guitar. ANGLE ON SCHOOL The four walk towards the school, and for the first time we see the signs around that say "SCHOOL DANCE TONIGHT." We also notice several STUDENTS heading for the doors of the school. CAL Boys... REVERSE ANGLE
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 5 The four walk in slow motion towards us, side by side, looking both cool and menacing. Students run and walk behind and around the four, making them a center of uncertainty in this otherwise tranquil scene. CAL (CONT'D) Let's do some crazy. CUT TO: INT. GYM -- NIGHT The gym is made up for the dance. Crepe paper and home made decorations. A band called the PEP BOYS is setting up on the stage. They are clean cut and rather dull looking. MOVING SHOT Cal leads the others across the floor, towards the stage where the Pep Boys are setting up. They make there way almost to the stage when they are stopped by THE PRINCIPAL. PRINCIPAL Excuse me- Cal? Is it really you? CAL Yeah, it's me, by way of two years in the twilight zone, and a monkey. PRINCIPAL When did you get out? I mean... CAL It's okay. Got my walking papers this morning, and hopped a retard bus from Flatburg, just got here. Me and my boys. Met a man with a primate. It's been a wild ride. PRINCIPAL I'm glad to see you but why are you here? Who are your Boys? CAL You said the band could play when we got out, so here we are; Bitch, Flipper, Rat and me - your favorite all time student, the prodigal son returned, metaphorically speaking. WIDER ANGLE Our guys look like they might be getting antsy.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 6 REVERSE SHOT The Pep Boys watch from the stage. FAVORING CAL CAL (CONT'D) If you think about it, this here's a swank gig. The parole board thought it was tantamount to gainful employment. Especially when I told them I was going to get my G E D. ANGLE ON PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL Well, we already have a band, the Pep Boys... CAL They sound square, but that's cool... WIDER ANGLE Cal turns to the other three guys CAL (CONT'D) Looks like we took the monkey-ride to nowhere, boys. The Principal looks a bit guilty, and after a moments consideration... PRINCIPAL Now hold on Cal. Let's see what we can do. Maybe the Pep Boys won't mind sharing the stage. Let me check. As the Principal leaves to talk to the Pep Boys, Bitch looks at Flipper, Rat and Cal. BITCH What makes him think we want to share the stage with them? RAT Yeah! What makes him think? CAL Be cool guys. What was it that Rasta Jesus used to say in the yard? If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 7 ANGLE ON FLIPPER FLIPPER I never knew what that pontificating stoner was on about. CAL Me neither, Flipper, but I liked the way he sounded. Every boy in the joint should have a Rasta Jesus. Bitch gets a faraway look in his eyes. BITCH He was like real Jesus, but cool. NEW ANGLE The Principal returns with good news. PRINCIPAL Good news boys. The Pep Boys have no problem sharing the stage. They even said they'd let you go first. CUT TO: INT. GYM -- NIGHT In the corner of the gym designated for the bands the Pep Boys and our boys set up. We find out from the drum set that our boys band is called "Mondo Dismo." There is an uncomfortable silence broken only by the sounds of arranging equipment and the tuning of instruments. CUT TO: INT. GYM -- MOMENTS LATER ANGLE ON CAL The band is set up, the lights dim, the mood of the room becomes subdued as anticipation builds. A single light shines down on Cal. CAL Good evening everyone. I'm California "Cal" Roman, and these here are my boys, the Mondo Dismo. I'd like to sing you the first song of the rest of your life. It's something Rasta Jesus used to hum to me at night in the stir, "The People's Poet."
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 8 RAT One, two, Fuck you! CAL (singing) I'm depressed, nothing to do, whole world let me down, so I'm always disappointed. When I get dressed I wonder why I bother, should buy a gun, or a vial of poison? NEW ANGLE The Pep Boys look nervous and weirded out. PEP BOY ONE What the heck is this? Pep boy one just shakes his head in disbelief. ANGLE ON CAL CAL (singing) Parents are divorced, they changed their names, they don't want to see me they moved away. Weird and depressed, I always feel so stressed, they called my art "illustration"! ANGLE ON PEP BOYS PEP BOY TWO I know this music! It's Gangster Rap! PEP BOY ONE No way! TIGHT SHOT OF CAL CAL (singing quietly) All the gifted come to me, hold on a minute and I'll be right with you, you've all come to share my wisdom of jerking off nihilism. ANGLE ON FLIPPER Flipper's into playing his bass, badly. ANGLE ON PEP BOYS
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 9 PEP BOY ONE Look at the black guy. They probably are gangsters! ANGLE ON CAL CAL (singing) Oh, don't you know me I'm the People's poet... WIDER ANGLE BITCH, RAT AND FLIPPER (singing) He sows the seed and we all grow it! The stage erupts with light, as Cal shouts his convictions to the heavens above CAL (singing) Oh, don't you know me I'm the People's poet... BITCH, RAT AND FLIPPER (singing) Tommy can you hear me! ANGLE ON CAL Cal raises his arms, and his eyes roll back, as though he's channeling a spirit. His voice sounds unearthly, deep. CAL Nothing so sacred, no one so cool. ANGLE ON THE CROWD The crowd is going wild. Everybody is blown away, except for the Pep Boys. The Pep Boys seem completely out of their league. Pep Boy Two rallies them. Reluctantly, they move. REVERSE ANGLE Cal and his band begrudgingly give up the stage. The Pep Boys take the stage and grab their instruments. There's a lot of "energy."
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 10 PEP BOY TWO Get ready. We'll blow them off the stage with "Hole in the Middle." PEP BOY ONE One two three! ALL PEP BOYS (singing) How do you spell Ohio? With a high in the middle and an O d O! REVERSE ANGLE The crowd is very unimpressed, and starting to turn ugly. ALL PEP BOYS (CONT'D) (singing) And how do you spell, Hawaii? With a ha ha ha and an O I E! ANGLE ON CAL, BITCH AND FLIPPER. Flipper seems oddly impressed with the Pep Boys. FLIPPER This Nerd-Rock's slick. If this were a battle a the bands, we'd come in douche second. BITCH Yo man! What was it Rasta Jesus said about "coming in second"? CAL He said coming in second, was Greek for first loser. FLIPPER Oh, these guys are fucking dead! Bitch gets up on the stage and the crowd cheers. Pep Boy Two doesn't notice Bitch and takes the crowds reaction as a positive sign. The other band members look nervous, shut up and huddle together. Bitch takes the bass guitar from the Bassist.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 11 PEP BOY TWO (singing) And how do you spell Alaska? I don't know so I'll have to ask ya. A! L! A! S! Bitch raises the prop base guitar over his head and brings it down on Pep Boy Two, who goes down like a sack of wet tomatoes. PEP BOY ONE Ah! Gangsters! Cal, Flipper and Rat take the stage, and begin attacking Pep Boy One. Flipper gets there first, hitting him repeatedly. FLIPPER I'm the last guy you'll ever make a loser out of, nerd! BITCH Testify, baby. Jack that bitch! Cal looks at Pep Boy Two, laying on the stage. CAL Hit him again Bitch, I think he likes it! Bitch hits Pep Boy Two with the bass guitar again. WIDER ANGLE THE STAGE Cal, Rat and Flipper begin to beat on Pep Boy One. PEP BOY TWO Why God, why? Save me Jesus! Bitch grabs Flipper and Rat, pulls them back from attacking Pep Boy Two, who rolls in agony on the stage, grateful for the brief respite. BITCH Did he say Jesus? Maybe this kid's okay? CAL Nah, he's talkin' to loser Jesus. Cal grabs the microphone cord and wraps it around his fists as a garrote. He starts to strangle Pep Boy Two.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 12 CAL (CONT'D) You shut up, fuck-node. Try and scare my boys with "your" Jesus! ANGLE ON PEP BOY TWO Pep Boy Two is croaking out words as best he can. PEP BOY TWO He...Jesus...loves you... CAL Yeah? He must fucking hate you! The crowd goes wild. Cal stands and rolls Pep Boy One off the stage with his foot. The other Pep Boys are also unceremoniously dumped off the stage. Cal stands and grabs the microphone. Rat, Flipper and Bitch grab their instruments and get ready for Cal's cue. CAL (CONT'D) That was a little lesson in love...Tough love. Cal goes into a wild song (sung to the tune of The Battle Hymn of the Republic); the crowd goes even more wild. CAL (CONT'D) Glory Glory hallelujah! Teacher hit me with a ruler! Then they sent me off to hell where I was sitting in six foot cell, and they didn't have to teach me no more. Cal begins jumping around like a madman. CAL (CONT'D) Glory Glory hallelujah, Teacher hit me with a ruler, So I sent her off to heaven With an AK 47, And she ain't gonna teach no more- no more! CUT TO: INT. GYM ANGLE ON REFRESHMENT TABLE -- CONTINUOUS At the back of the gym the teachers and Faculty all crowd around the refreshment table. The Principal looks concerned.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 13 PRINCIPAL Kids are getting rowdy... Then the Principal softens. PRINCIPAL (CONT'D) What the heck, it's their night. The other faculty nod in agreement. CUT TO: INT. GYM -- CONTINUOUS ANGLE ON THE STAGE BITCH, RAT AND FLIPPER (singing) Mine eyes have seen the glory of the burning of the school! We have tortured every teacher; we have broken every rule. We have marched down to the Principal to tell him he's a fool. The school is burning down! SERIES OF QUICK SHOTS We can see the transformation of the crowd from a group of happy teenagers into a group disgruntled, rebellious teens. From time to time the students flash angry or indignant looks at the faculty. ANGLE ON CAL Cal smiles as he sings. A low, calculating smile as he surveys the faces of the crowd. The songs are having exactly the effect he wants. CAL (singing) Hid behind the door with a loaded .44 and teacher don't teach no more! DISSOLVE TO: EXT. BARN -- EVENING Clouds and Darkness. The darkness fades and we see a barn on a hill. There are woods nearby. We hear a LION'S ROAR.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 14 CAL (V.O.) It was in the days of the Zion lion, that the Jah Ras Tafari's house was built at the top of the mountains of Alabama, raised high above the hills; and all the shantites and vagrants would flow through it. Rasta J, built this house with his brother Loadie-Isaiah. DISSOLVE TO: EXT. WOODS -- MORNING Through the thick fog we see a shadowy RASTA JESUS. We never see his face clearly, always it is obscured by shadows, fog and light. He appears as a Rasta wearing long, colorful robes. Rasta Jesus is followed by his brother ISAIAH. Isaiah carries two heavy pieces of luggage. Isaiah is also a Rasta, but is dressed in more typical shirt and pants. CAL (V.O.) No one could fathom why a man of color would want to preach from a house in Alabama- He'd be like Chicken Little shouting "The sky is falling" to the pigs. But build it they did, and the pigs lined up for his slop. DISSOLVE TO: INT. BARN -- EVENING Rasta Jesus is seated in an ornate chair. It's impossible to read him. Isaiah sleeps on a mat on the floor beside the throne. CAL (V.O.) It was in this house of Jah, that Rasta J sat on a throne and spent his days pondering truth, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 15 CAL (V.O.) (MORE) For is it not written: And in mercy the throne had been established? DISSOLVE TO: EXT. HIGH SCHOOL -- MORNING It's a bright sunny day. The Principal has left his car and is walking across the high school grounds when he notices some litter on the ground. He bends to pick it up. PRINCIPAL That's odd. As he starts to rise he notices another piece of litter. He moves to pick it up, then notices a big pile of litter clumped in a pile, and from there he sees litter all over the school grounds. CUT TO: EXT. HIGH SCHOOL -- MOMENTS LATER The Principal has his arms full of rubbish as me makes his way to a trash can. The trash can is overflowing with beer bottles and beer cans. In frustration he drops the trash next to the can. He turns to see REVERSE ANGLE A student is next to a flagpole, about to urinate on its base. The Principal runs over. PRINCIPAL What are you doing son? That's the American Flag! STUDENT Hey man, don't get all big and, like wow, man. ANGLE ON PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL I haven't done this in five years young man but you've got detention. The Principal stops, reconsiders. PRINCIPAL (CONT'D) Two days detention.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 16 The Principal turns to enter the high school and almost staggers backwards when he notices the graffiti. INSERT: Shot of the graffiti, which reads, "Stank Boy" PRINCIPAL (CONT'D) Gak! CUT TO: INT. HIGH SCHOOL HALLS -- MOMENTS LATER The Principal enters the school, and makes his way through the halls. He's already looking a bit frazzled. The Principal spies some girls in very revealing clothing and looks away, embarrassed. ANGLE ON TWO KIDS MAKING OUT The Principal notices another couple making out against some lockers. PRINCIPAL Cut that out, you two! The couple stops kissing and look up at the principal. They are both attractive girls. The Principal stares at them stupidly for a moment, then puts his head down, continuing towards his office. ANGLE ON PRINCIPAL - MOVING Suddenly the Principal raises his head and sniffs the air. The Principal cocks his head left and then right, and starts walking swiftly down the hall. He yells at the students as he goes. PRINCIPAL (CONT'D) Get to class, students, now! You! Detention. Tonight! CUT TO: INT. GYM -- MOMENTS LATER The gym is quiet, and has a smoky haze to it. We hear some sounds, as if people are waking up or sleeping. ANGLE ON PRINCIPAL
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 17 He enters the gym, allowing his eyes to adjust to the darkness. NEW ANGLE: THE PRINCIPALS FEET The Principal stepping through a mass of bodies, sleeping, snoring, all sound asleep. The bodies are Bitch, Rat and Flipper, as well as three Cheerleaders, SPACE-HEATER, PIMPSTICK and FIDGET. All in a state of post coital undress. Space-heater is a pretty, freckled, redhead. Pimpstick is the most Goth of all the girls. She sleeps holding a leash attached to a collar around Rat's neck. Fidget is constantly twitching. She can hardly keep her hands off herself, even in her sleep. PRINCIPLES POV He's heading for a three foot high stack of gym mats. On top is Cal with two Cheerleaders, BOXCUTTER and UGLY. Ugly is easily the prettiest of the five cheerleaders. Boxcutter has the grace, speed, strength and danger of a Lioness. She watches everything with animal eyes. WIDER ANGLE As the Principal approaches, Boxcutter opens one eye, and watches the Principal with predatory interest. Ugly never wakes up. The Principal gingerly pokes Cal, waking him. Boxcutter moves her head to bite the Principal's hand. She misses as- The Principal pulls back suddenly, wriggling his fingers. PRINCIPAL Cal. My office. Now. CAL Oh. Hey. How're you doing? Hope you don't mind we had to crash here last night... PRINCIPAL This is unacceptable. Come with me. Ugly starts to stir. Boxcutter giggles.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 18 Cal rises, naked. Cal pulls on his pants, grabs his shirt and follows the Principal out of the gym, barefoot, still carrying his shirt. CUT TO: INT. HIGH SCHOOL HALLS -- CONTINUOUS As the Principal leads Cal through the halls, Cal puts on his shirt and meets and greets his fans. For every smile from the students there are pockets of students who loath him, including the remnants of the Pep Boys, who can't meet his gaze. Cal is gracious. NEW ANGLE From this part of the hallway we can see into a history classroom. Several students watch as Cal passes, and think he is so cool. One student, JOHNNY, rubs his backpack nervously. He gives a big thumbs up to Cal. Cal doesn't notice the thumbs up, and continues to follow the Principal. FOLLOW JOHNNY Johnny turns slowly and enters the history classroom. CUT TO: INT. HISTORY CLASS -- CONTINUOUS Johnny moves to his seat. A HISTORY TEACHER stands at the front of the class, and begins to talk. HISTORY TEACHER Let's settle down... The school bell RINGS. CUT TO: INT. HIGH SCHOOL HALLS -- CONTINUOUS Cal is following the Principal as the bell rings. Cal does a little spin as he walks, still following the Principal, watching the students empty the halls.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 19 He smiles like he knows something. CUT TO: INT. HISTORY CLASS -- CONTINUOUS Johnny has taken his seat, nervously scraping the desktop with his fingernails. ANGLE ON HISTORY TEACHER TEACHER Last night's homework was preparation for today's surprise quiz, guys. WIDER ANGLE, FAVORING JOHNNY There are groans from the class. Johnny grips his backpack all the tighter. TEACHER (CONT'D) Come on, hand it up. There is a flurry of activity as papers are handed up. ANGLE ON HISTORY TEACHER The History Teacher is frowning, and frowns more as a couple of balled up pieces of paper are merely thrown at him, bouncing off the side of his head. He's aggravated. HISTORY TEACHER Let's settle down. ANGLE ON JOHNNY The History Teacher stops at Johnny's desk, standing over him, slightly menacing. HISTORY TEACHER (CONT'D) Well Johnny? Homework? Johnny squirms, anger and embarrassment vying for control. JOHNNY Didn't do it. There was a dance last night. HISTORY TEACHER I'm aware of the dance. Hence the pop quiz. Keep you kids on your toes.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 20 JOHNNY Who had a chance to study with the dance? FOLLOW HISTORY TEACHER The History Teacher turns to walk to the front of the class. HISTORY TEACHER Studying might have helped you Johnny, but probably not. I'll just put another zero in the book for you. JOHNNY (O.S.) No. You won't. The teacher turns, all confidence drains from his face. HISTORY TEACHER I won't...? OVER THE SHOULDER SHOT, HISTORY TEACHERS POV Johnny is holding a gun, and pointing it at the History Teacher. There are gasps and muffled screams in the room. The History Teacher pulls a ruler from his coat, as if he's going to strike Johnny with it. Johnny takes three quick steps forward. JOHNNY No more zeroes! CUT TO: INT. PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE -- CONTINUOUS The Principal enters the office followed by Cal. Cal drops into the chair located in front of the Principal's desk. The Principal circles his desk and goes back to the office door to close it behind Cal when he realizes Cal simply left the door open. Cal puts his bare feet up on the Principles desk, starts picking his toes. PRINCIPAL What's wrong with you?
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 21 CAL What? You said I could come back, get my G E D. Where was I supposed to sleep? Your house? My sisters? No way man. ANGLE ON PRINCIPAL The Principal tries to be reasonable. PRINCIPAL This school is not a hotel. And those girls- This school is not a brothel. CAL I'm not apologizing man. I've been in jail for five years. Covering your ass! The Principal starts and waves his hand in a "keep it down" gesture. PRINCIPAL Keep your voice down! CAL Look, me and the boys need a place to crash. Way I figure it, I'm owed. PRINCIPAL If the school board found out... Cal points to a padlocked filing cabinet. CAL What are they going to do? FAVORING FILING CABINET PRINCIPAL You think you're so damn smart. Cal leans forward. CAL You got something in those files on everybody I can think of but one. The Principal stares at Cal intently. CAL (CONT'D) Me.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 22 WIDER ANGLE Both Cal and the Principal jump as they HEAR the sound of a muffled gunshot. CUT TO: INT. HISTORY CLASS -- CONTINUOUS ANGLE ON JOHNNY He's holding a smoking gun. Students are running for the door, as he just stands there, confused and uncertain. WIDER ANGLE, FAVORING HISTORY TEACHER The teacher is sitting beneath the chalkboard, a bullet hole in his chest, dead. ANGLE ON JOHNNY He closes his eyes. Begin Flashback Johnny is holding the gun, has taken three steps forward. JOHNNY No more zeroes! The gun fires. ANGLE ON HISTORY TEACHER He falls back as the bullet kills him. End Flashback ANGLE ON JOHNNY Johnny shakes his head, looks at the body. ANGLE ON HISTORY TEACHER PRINCIPAL (O.S.) Oh my God! JOHNNYS POV The Principal has entered the room, followed by the barefoot Cal. ANGLE ON JOHNNY
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 23 Johnny wheels the gun toward the Principal. JOHNNY You're next Motherfucker! PRINCIPAL Johnny? What is the meaning of this? I'm going to call the authorities! You've gone too far Mr. Ashcroft! REVERSE ANGLE Cal steps between Johnny and the Principal. CAL No cops! You know the rules; what happens in school stays in school. No exceptions to the rule. ANGLE ON JOHNNY Johnny is confused, then softens. JOHNNY Whoa. It's you, man. You fuckin' rocked last night. CAL Thanks man. What's with the Rosco? JOHNNY Rosco? CAL Gun. What's with the gun? Johnny looks at the gun as if he'd forgotten it. JOHNNY Huh. Taking back what's mine man. You know? ANGLE ON CAL CAL I know. Believe me. Cal moves in closer to Johnny. He's unconcerned about the gun, very confident. Cal lowers his voice, talks to Johnny so only they can hear.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High School Caligula 24 CAL (CONT'D) I can't let you kill the Principal Man. I got plans for him, dig? JOHNNY I could pop him right now. CAL Believe me, you'd be doing him a favor, and I'm not in a giving mood. Put the gun away. Things are gonna change around here. Watch. After a tense moment of thought, Johnn