Here’s what I’ve got for the first few scenes:
FADE IN:
EXT. GB HQ STOREFRONT - 1987
A well-dressed reporter with an over-the-top hairdo stands in front of a downtown storefront. He speaks into a microphone.
REPORTER
If you believe in ghosts you’re not alone. Behind me is the first paranormal investigation and elimination franchise in Canada. For a fee, these professionals will remove anything that goes bump in the night.
The reporter shifts to the side to show the GB logo.
REPORTER
Whether Toronto’s ghost fever will last or if it’s as transparent as the spirits themselves remains the question.
FADE TO EXT. GB HQ STOREFRONT - 2014
The same storefront is worn down and in disrepair. A large ‘For Rent’ sign sits in the window. WORKER 1 and WORKER 2 walk up enter into the front door.
INT. GB HQ RECEPTION - DAYTIME
The inside of the building is as rundown as the outside littered with garbage, cobwebs and boxes. Worker 1 walks over to the switch and tries to turn on the lights but is annoyed to find not working. He turns to Worker 2.
WORKER 1
Should’ve known this would be a waste of time.
WORKER 2
Something’s pulling from the grid.
They slowly move to the back of the building, turning their flashlights as they get deeper into the darkness. Worker 1 knocks a piece of sensitive looking equipment onto the floor and loud crash resounds through empty the room.
WORKER 2
Be careful!
WORKER 1
Relax.
WORKER 2
It’ll be your funeral.
INT. GB HQ BASEMENT - DAYTIME
The two workers separately search a pitch-black basement with their flashlights but find only lifeless, dusty scientific equipment and furniture. Disinterested in the job after still not finding anything Worker 1 picks up a dusty ghost trap from a storage rack. He inspects it for a moment with annoyance then places it back down on the rack.
WORKER 1
Like I said, a waste of-
WORKER 2
I found it!
Worker 2 is beside the containment unit. A metal enclosure built into the wall with heavy-duty electrical cables connected to it. It’s an intimidating piece of equipment even with stacks of boxes in front of it and covered in dust from disuse. A small flashing red light shows that it’s still active unlike everything else around it.
Worker 2 stands in front of it inspecting it with his flashlight as Worker 1 approaches from behind.
WORKER 2
Something is on.
Worker 1 removes his hardhat to scratch his scalp.
WORKER 1
Where’s the breaker around here?
The two scan their flashlights around for a moment until Worker 1 spots a heavy metal breaker switch over on the far wall, which connects to the containment unit. He walks over without his partner and calmly grabs the handle.
WORKER 1
How about we call it a day now?
He pulls down hard on the heavy metal switch but it groans all the way until a click is heard.
WORKER 2
Sounds good to me. This place gives me the creeps.
The workers turn to leave when an ominous, incoherent whisper alerts them to another presence in the room. They look suspiciously at one another. They scan the area with their flashlights but see no one.
WORKER 2
Is anyone there?
Another incoherent whisper startles the two workers, but when they look around with their flashlights they’re still alone in the basement.
WORKER 2
Let’s get outta here, okay?
A strong wind blows from behind them.
WORKER 1
Yeah, good idea.
They start to walk back to the stairs when a dim blue/white light starts shining behind them from the same direction as the wind. Although they ignore it at first, the light grows brighter until it’s as powerful as their flashlights. The two reluctantly turn around to face the source of the light, but can’t help themselves. Their eyes burst open at the sight and mouths open in terror. They scream.