Catfish Killer (2022) Movie Script

[dramatic music]

[music continues]

Hey, sweetie. Don't forget

your lunch is in the fridge.

Mom, how long are you gonna keep

This acceptance letter up?

Oh, until the frame I

ordered for it comes.

You're joking.

What?

I can't be excited

that my daughter

Got accepted into

an ivy league school?

Of course you can, but we

don't even know if I'm going yet.

'They haven't announced

the winner of the scholarship.'

Come on, honey.

You're a shoe in.

And besides there's not

that much competition.

It's just the other students

who got into kenzer.

Six other students

that I know of

That all have similar

gpa and resumes to mine.

That may be true, but they

don't have your character.

You're have to say

that. You're my mom.

(marianne) doesn't

make it any less true.

(Hanna) 'well, if I don't

get it, staying in state'

'and going to palm vista

with Scott wouldn't be so bad.'

'we have done everything

together since we were 5'

'so, why should

college be any different?'

Okay, if by chance

Some grave miscarriage

of justice happens

And you don't get

the full scholarship

I will find a way.

I don't want financial aid, mom.

We talked about this.

It's not gonna come

close to covering it all.

We'll take out a second

mortgage on the house.

Or I'll work extra

shifts till I'm 50.

You are going to your

dream school, okay?

Just have to have faith.

Okay.

[car horn honking]

That's Scott, I gotta go.

Oh, here. Don't forget this.

- Thank you.

- Mm-hmm.

- Love you.

- I love you.

[upbeat music]

God, I love your mom.

How did your study date go?

That good, huh?

[laughs]

- 'So, nice sunglasses.'

- 'what?'

(Hannah) 'looking to work some

magic with the ladies today?'

(Scott) 'I-I mean, yeah.

Maybe. I don't know.'

'shut up.'

You're too picky.

Hey, there's nothing

wrong with having standards.

No, there's not,

but there's not a girl

On this planet that's

gonna meet yours.

Of course, there is.

I'll see ya.

[indistinct chattering]

Hannah, principal Edwards

wants to see you in her office.

[instrumental music]

Sorry to keep you waiting.

- Have a seat.

- Is everything okay?

[sighs] well..

As you know, one of our

school's most prestigious alums

Elaine hemmingsworth,

funds a scholarship each year

Through her foundation, and

awards it to one of our seniors.

This year was the toughest

competition we have ever seen.

There were 11 students

who were eligible

And it was a very,

very close race.

So no one should

feel like they're lost

Because just getting accepted

to kenzer university is a huge win.

Yeah, I-I understand.

That being said, I am

pleased to inform you

That her foundation

has named you

As the scholarship recipient.

What?

- Oh, my gosh! Thank you!

- Congratulations.

Oh, my god. Hannah.

I'm so proud of you.

- That's amazing!

- Thanks.

Honestly, feels like a

huge weight has been lifted.

I didn't think I'd

be able to go.

What are you gossiping about?

Hannah. She got the

hemmingsworth scholarship.

- What? Are you kidding me?

- Mm-hmm.

- That's so awesome.

- Thanks.

I mean, it's not awesome

that you're abandoning me.

Oh, my gosh, I'm

not abandoning you.

We'll keep in touch.

I know. I'm just

messin' with ya.

At least, I'll still

have Jane to torture.

Yeah, thank god my mom died

Just in time for me to be

hannah's replacement for you.

- That's not what I meant.

- I'm kidding, Scott.

It's just a little

dead parent humor.

That's what you get

for thinking I'm gonna be

At your beck and call

for the next four years.

I thought you liked palm vista?

I do, but I'm still waiting

To hear back from

my other choices

Including my

parent's Alma mater.

Okay. Well, what's

your top choice?

I don't wanna say 'cause

I don't wanna jinx it.

And I don't even know if I'm

gonna be able to afford it, so..

Well, when you do get

in, which I know you will

Let us know and

we'll celebrate it!

Deal! Speaking of celebrating.

Let's go out tonight to

celebrate your big news.

- Okay. Sounds good.

- Yeah?

Yeah.

(Hannah) 'mom, mom,

mom, mom, mom!'

- I got the scholarship.

- You did it!

I told you, you'd get it, right.

Oh! Who is that?

- Hi.

- Hi, um..

I'm josh, I'm your new neighbor.

Oh, yeah, hi, I'm marianne Davis

And this is my daughter Hannah.

Good to meet you both, um..

Nice to meet you.

I was told there's a package...

Oh, my gosh, yes.

It's right here, actually.

It came few weeks

ago before I moved in.

- Wonderful.

- Yeah.

It's great, um..

Well, I don't wanna take

up too much of your time.

Uh, it's a pleasure

meeting you both.

Um..

If you ever need anything,

just right there reach out.

- Great. Thanks. Same.

- Yeah. Okay.

- Bye.

- Bye. Bye.

He was nice.

Mm-hmm.

What?

No, nothing.

What is that look?

[upbeat music]

Watch how it's done, ladies.

Wow. Yeah. That was a good

one, you gotta teach me that.

- My hand slipped.

- Right.

Jane, are you buying this?

- Jane? What do you mean what?

- What?

You've been glued to your

phone since we got here.

Sorry, I overheard

some kids at school today

Talking about

this new clique app

So I decided to check it out.

And it's totally addicting.

Clique? What's

that? A dating site?

No. It's so much

better than a dating site.

It's like, it's like a-a

chat room for people

That talk through forums

Or as the app

calls them "cliques."

Where you can talk

about specific interests like

Music, hobbies, sports.

And they have cliques

different colleges too

So you can to people

before you even go there.

Wait, that's a good idea.

Do they have one for kenzer?

Oh, I'm sure they

do, but let me check.

Yeah. See. They do,

you should totally join.

- So cool.

- Hey, I have an idea.

(Scott) 'instead of trying

to find friends online'

How about you both

put down your phones

And attention to the

amazing friend that is standing

Right in front of you,

waiting for you to bowl.

'It's your turn. Come on.'

Here, give me your phone.

I'll download it for you.

Thanks.

Now that, I believe,

is how it's done.

No, please.

Don't stop on my account.

You've got nice moves, Davis.

And that's what

you get for gloating.

- You're up, Jane.

- Here.

I created the username for you.

And I used your

usual profile pic.

You've got to be kidding me.

"All the good names r taken?"

- Seriously, Jane.

- What?

I knew you'd pick

something totally boring

And you gotta grab

people's attention

With something

a little more fun.

Whatever. I'm changing it.

No! It's a conversation

starter, okay.

Just trust me.

Okay, fine, I'll

keep it for now.

[laughs]

Now that is how it's done.

[eerie music]

[Hannah panting]

[Hannah shrieks]

Eli? You scared

the crap out of me.

I thought someone

was chasing me.

Oh, right. You sure you weren't

running because you're a coward

And just didn't want to face me?

What are you talking about?

Don't play coy. You know

what I'm talking about.

The scholarship.

Principal Edwards told

me that I was the runner up

Which we both know isn't fair.

I have a higher gpa than you.

I have a 4.0, just like you.

Yeah, but you don't

take ap calculus like I do.

Other schools weight

the classes different...

That's one class.

The scholarship is based

on more than academics.

- You and I both know that.

- Oh.

Right, so, you think you're

a better person than me too?

You think just because

you're a brown noser

Who sucks up to the teachers,

that makes you more deserving..

Hey, man, mind

your own business.

This is my business, eli.

I think it's time for

you to get outta here.

Eli, just go.

Not a chance, sweetheart.

We both know the

winner isn't set in stone yet

And I've worked

too hard for this.

Are you threatening her?

Yeah, what if I am?

What are you gonna

do about it, huh?

Scott, I can handle it.

That's what I thought.

So whipped.

You'll never be anything

More than her friend, right?

- Scott, no! Let it go.

Are you okay?

What a jerk!

You good?

♪ It's been a minute

since I found someone ♪

♪ who makes me wanna

know a thing about love ♪

♪ but oh my god I'm

seeing stars with you ♪

♪ I tend to keep

myself from diving in ♪

♪ I got fed up with

the sink or swim ♪

♪ but oh my god I'm

falling hard for you ♪

♪ I keep on waiting for

the hurricane to come ♪

♪ and wash the magic

that you brought away ♪

♪ but somehow all the colors

just keep getting brighter ♪

♪ yeah I'm feeling it

more every day I think I'm ♪

♪ hooked on you

baby you're golden ♪

♪ time moves I never notice ♪

♪ just can't get enough ♪

♪ got me wonders truck ♪

♪ I knew the second I met ya ♪

♪ I was doomed

to never forget ya ♪

♪ just one single touch ♪

♪ got me wonders truck ♪

[instrumental music]

♪ Ah now I'm dying

when you call me yours ♪

♪ pour my heart out

on the kitchen floor ♪

♪ 'cause oh my god I'm

seeing stars with you ♪

♪ where did this come from? ♪

♪ Lightning in my lungs ♪

♪ oh my god don't

you ever stop.. ♪♪

Doubling up on the coffee, huh?

[cell phone chimes]

Who's that?

- A new friend I met.

- From last night?

(Hannah) 'kinda.'

Jane showed me this

new app called clique.

And there was a kenzer

clique, so I joined it

And I met this guy named James.

He's starting in the fall and

he's gonna be prelaw too.

Hannah, come on,

you know how I feel

About you talking

to people online.

I mean, your friends

are one thing, but, uh

Total stranger in a chat room...

A kenzer university

chat room, mom.

Still, you know

anything about them...

Relax, I'm not gonna give him

my phone number or my address

Or even my last name.

He doesn't even live here,

so I'm not gonna meet him

Until I'm actually at kenzer.

Which really wouldn't

be any different

Than just meeting him on campus.

Everyone is a stranger until

you get to know them, mom.

[car horn honks]

Oh, I gotta go.

[upbeat music]

(Greg) 'get out of the

car. I'll talk about this..'

(Jane) 'yeah, you never

wanna talk about this.'

(Greg) 'I don't wanna

talk about it, I'm busy!'

- Get outta the car...

- I can't stand you, Greg!

(Greg) fantastic! We're

on the same page.

Have a great day!

- Hey, guys.

- Hey.

How come your

dad drove you today?

Greg is not my dad! He's my

stepfather, and he's an asshole.

Well, he can't be that bad,

he gave you a ride to school.

No, trust me. He is.

The only reason he adopted me

Is because my mom wanted him to

And then when she died

Let's just say we're both

counting down the days

Until I turn 18.

Oh my gosh. I'm so sorry.

No, you're good,

that was my bad.

Um, I'm actually

glad I ran into you.

- You are?

- Yeah.

I wanted to congratulate you.

I heard you won

that scholarship.

- Oh, yeah. Thanks.

- Yeah.

I'm actually going to school

on the east coast too, you know.

- 'Really? Where?'

- 'Hudson university.'

So, we'll basically

be neighbors.

Cool.

I'm so sorry. I, I gotta go.

Oh, it's alright.

I'll see you later.

Hey, what's the big emergency?

Oh.. False alarm. Sorry.

I thought I was

gonna have to borrow

Your history book

for class, but..

I found mine.

I gotta go.

[instrumental music]

(Jane) 'you know why

he told you he's going'

To Hudson university, right?

- He's interested in you.

- 'what?'

- No, he's not!

- Yes, he is.

- He's with Lexi.

- Correction.

Was with Lexi.

I heard they broke

up like, two weeks ago.

Wait, really? Why?

I don't know. Who cares?

But now you can be with him.

- You're crazy.

- No. I'm observant. Thank you.

And I'm sure if mr. Poor

timing over here didn't

Ruined the moment, he probably

would have asked you out.

Hey! My timing is perfect,

thank you very much

'cause Hannah can do

way better than Kevin.

(Scott) 'he isn't

even her type.'

Right. Handsome, charming, rich.

What else could

she possibly want?

I'm not even his type, anyway.

I'm the anti-thesis of Lexi.

Well, that's good, because

he just dumped her.

Which means that's not

what he wants anymore.

And you guys have always

been a little flirty with each other.

And, as he made

a point to tell you

You guys are gonna be

in the same city next year.

I'm just saying.

(marianne) 'you know,

I think Jane is right.'

I think this Kevin boy

has a crush on you.

Maybe.

- You have a picture?

- Yeah.

I know you do. Let me see.

- He's so cute.

- Right.

He is.

Oh, wait.

I know his dad. I work with him.

- Wait, really?

- Yeah.

Oh, his dad is really cute.

- Mom. Okay, okay.

- What? He is.

[dog barks]

[cellphone chimes]

[eerie music]

[knocking on door]

[intense music]

Hey, what are you doing?

Mom, you scared

the crap out of me.

I thought you were

in bed already.

(marianne) 'I was, I was just'

'getting a glass of water.'

Try and get some rest, sweetie.

Okay.

[dramatic music]

[indistinct chattering]

(Hannah) hey, guess what?

Apparently, my

mom knows your dad.

They work at the

hospital together.

Already talking to your

mom about me, huh?

That's a good sign.

Uh, no! I mean..

Yeah, I was, but not like that.

You're cute when you blush.

Never mind.

Hannah, wait.

I'm just messing with you.

I like that you were talking

to your mom about me.

Listen, we got

interrupted last time

So I didn't get a

chance to ask, but..

Would you maybe wanna

go out with me Saturday night?

- Really?

- Yeah.

Why are you

surprised about that?

Um... I don't know.

I-I just didn't think

I was your type.

Smart and beautiful is my type?

So, what do you say?

Um, yeah, okay. I'd like that.

Awesome.

Let me get your

number, and we can

Figure out the

details later this week.

Okay.

[dramatic music]

[metallic clanging]

Hello?

[grunts]

[keys jingle]

[cellphone chimes]

- You need some help with that?

- Ah, no, it's okay.

Oh, my goodness, who is this?

- That's goober.

- Hi, goober.

[indistinct chatter]

- 'Yeah.'

- 'so sweet.'

We'll baby sit anytime.

Okay, I'll take you up on that.

(marianne) 'great.'

(josh) come on, buddy. Come on.

Come on, don't get run over.

Morning, Hannah.

Hey, mr. Myers.

Oh, my gosh, what happened?

Oh, I got knocked unconscious

'by the dumpsters

when I was working late.'

- Someone mugged you?

- No. No, no, no.

Uh, they didn't take

my wallet or anything

And I didn't see anybody.

That's weird. What

did the cops say?

I didn't report it.

I didn't want the school

to think I was a liability

You know, working

late. It's fine.

I got a hard head, anyways.

Come on, girl,

we're gonna be late.

Well, I'm glad you're okay.

Thanks.

[breathing heavily]

I can't believe you

do this to yourself.

Come on, you're doing great.

I-I need a break.

I thought we were

coming out here

For you to get kevin's attention

Not to actually work out.

Hey, Hannah.

- I'll be right back.

- Okay.

[referee whistles]

Hey, eli..

I'm sorry about the scholarship.

Uh-huh.

You're sorry enough to

give me the scholarship?

- What? No.

- Well, then go away.

Because you're the last

person I want any pity from.

It's not pity. I...

I-I know, what you're

trying to do, I do.

But it doesn't change the

fact that if you didn't exist

My entire future wouldn't be

in complete jeopardy right now.

So please..

Just leave me alone.

[instrumental music]

- What was that?

- Nothing.

Come on. I gotta

get my mom the car.

[instrumental music]

[faucet squeaks]

[eerie music]

Hannah, principal Edwards

wants to see you in her office.

Take a seat, Hannah.

Mom, is everything alright?

I'm afraid not.

Ms. Young brought

to my attention

Your recent term paper

on "wuthering heights."

Okay.

Something about it just

didn't feel right to me.

Your voice and vocabulary

sounded different

'so I ran it through one

of my software programs'

'that detects plagiarism

and it immediately matched'

'with this paper

by a grad student'

'that's published online.'

You didn't even

paraphrase from it.

- It's word for word.

- I don't understand.

- This isn't my paper at all.

- Hannah, it's identical.

(Hannah) 'I've never seen

this paper before in my life.'

This is not the

paper I turned in.

Then why is this the only one

I have with your name on it?

I don't know,

but I can prove it.

I have it right

here on my laptop.

Okay, great, so maybe this is

Just all some sort

of misunderstanding.

(marianne) 'I

assure you, it is.'

My daughter would never cheat.

- What?

- What's wrong?

I can't find the file.

I even checked the

trash bin, it's gone.

Well, as you know,

the school has

A zero tolerance policy

when it comes to cheating.

I have no choice but to give

you a zero on the assignment.

But this term paper is

worth a third of my grade.

Not only will that tank my grade

'but it'll put my

scholarship in jeopardy.'

That's the other thing.

I'm obligated to disclose

this incident to the foundation.

I don't think it's

gonna end well for you.

'I am sorry, Hannah.'

I am going to set up a

meeting with the foundation

So you can go in directly

and plead your case.

What's the point?

Without any actual

proof, how is that gonna go

Any better than it did

with principal Edwards?

Are you sure that you didn't

save it to your jump drive?

Or-or what about my desk top?

Sometimes you do your

homework on my computer?

No, I didn't. I..

- Oh my gosh, mom, that's it.

- What?

I wanted to proof

read it during study hall

So I emailed it to myself.

That way I could pull it up

On the computer at the library.

Please tell me you

saved that email.

I deleted it from my inbox

But it should still

be in my sent folder.

Yeah. There it is.

I'm gonna call

principal Edwards.

I'm gonna figure

out who did this.

(Jane) I don't get it,

what does the janitor

Being mugged have

anything to do with your paper?

Well, that's the thing,

he wasn't mugged.

He was just knocked unconscious.

Okay, so..

So, that not a coincidence.

He was knocked out for a reason.

And I'm willing to

bet whoever did it

Is the same person that

switched out my paper.

So I just need to do is

sneak into the security room

Search the security footage

And I'll find out who it was.

Told her it was a bad idea.

It is not! This will work.

We just have to wait until

lunch when the library's empty.

But there's always a

security guard in there.

How are you gonna get him out?

That's where one

of you comes in.

Don't look at me.

I'm a terrible liar!

He such a wuss.

What do you need help with?

[knocking] hey, there's

someone trying to break into

People's cars outside.

(Edwards) what are you doing?

It isn't me, principal

Edwards. I swear.

Yes, it is and I can prove it.

How? You literally

can't make out a face.

If you zoom in you'll

see a sweatshirt

That says "kenzer university."

The same sweatshirt

that eli always wears.

Are you kidding? Tons of

people have the same sweatshirt.

Not that they wear everyday.

- Please, that could be anyone.

- Stop!

Both of you.

Look, Hannah, I appreciate

you bringing this to my attention

But the way you went about it

was completely inappropriate.

You should have come to

me first with your suspicion

Instead of sneaking around.

Now, I'm afraid

that eli is right.

Without a clear face to identify

There is no way we can

know who that is in the picture.

[cackling]

If I were you, I wouldn't

look so smug, eli.

Because if I find any

evidence that that is you

Or you've any

involvement in this

I will call the police.

Am I clear?

Yes, principal Edwards.

Good.

Now get outta here.

Hey! Wait up! I

wanna talk to you!

- Don't ignore me!

- Don't touch me!

If you ever try and get me

in trouble like that again...

We both know that's

you in that footage.

No, it wasn't!

And even if it was

me, it still doesn't prove

Who switched out

your paper, Hannah.

You would need actual footage

from mrs. Young's classroom

And there are no

cameras in the classrooms.

Interesting that you

know that, don't you think?

Not really.

It's no secret that

I'm smarter than you.

The foundation

doesn't seem to think so.

Well..

Like I said, it's not

set in stone, now is it?

And if you keep

doing stuff like..

Breaking into security rooms

And making false accusations

And causing scenes..

Then the only person

you'll have to blame

For losing this

scholarship is yourself.

So please, by all means..

Keep it up.

You're just making

things much easier for me.

[bell rings]

♪ I'm swimming in my head ♪

♪ I've been dreaming

on the edge ♪

♪ gotta follow what I know ♪

♪ visions in the night ♪

♪ captivated by the light ♪

♪ I'm surrounded by the glow ♪

I miss you guys... So much.

God, ever heard of knocking?

Yeah, it's my house.

I don't have to knock.

Look, tiff and I are going

outta town for a while.

I don't know when

I'm gonna be back.

Tomorrow's mom's birthday.

Yeah, then we shouldn't

sit here and dwell on the fact

That she's not here to

celebrate it, now should we?

Right, just shack up with

your new flavor of the month.

Not like you cared

about her anyways.

Hey! If I didn't cared

about your mother

Then I wouldn't be stuck here

Raising an

ungrateful little brat.

You leave me to fend for

myself all the time, Greg!

Yeah? Well, I gave you a life

That your dad

could've only imagined.

[scoffs]

God, I wish it was you

that died in that accident.

In two short months

When you turn 18, you're

no longer my problem

And you and I never have

to see each other ever again.

See, I do remember birthdays.

(Greg) have a great night.

[vase shatters]

[vehicle horn honking]

[upbeat music]

(Hannah) 'I can't believe

eli's going to get away with it!'

I mean, if that wasn't

him in the footage

Then why'd he try and

stop me from finding it

And rat me out like that?

Yeah, that's crazy.

Are you okay?

Yeah. It's just... My stepdad.

Where was he going anyway?

Who cares.

Sorry, I just really don't wanna

talk about him, if that's okay.

Yeah, okay.

Just know that I'm here.

Thank you.

I appreciate it.

Do you want another soda?

- Sure.

- Okay.

Thanks.

[cellphone chimes]

- Here you go.

- Thanks.

Who's that?

James, this guy I met

from that clique app.

We were having a lot of fun

talking about kenzer next year

But he started to get

super jealous and weird

When I told him about

Kevin asking me out.

Why? You guys never even met.

I know.

He apologized, but things

haven't been the same since.

To be honest, he's starting

to make me uncomfortable.

"I guess I'll have to get

your attention another way."

What the hell does that mean?

Well, those are beautiful.

Any secret admirers?

It's possible.

Now, I gotta say, I am

already liking this Kevin kid.

They're not from Kevin.

James?

Hannah, come on, you

promised me that you

Wouldn't give him your

personal information.

I didn't. I swear. I didn't

even give him my last name.

Well then, how did he

know where to find you?

I don't know, he

must have looked it up

Online or something.

What does this mean?

Well, I mean, tracking you

down, sending you these.

I mean, he's clearly

not respecting

The fact that you

just wanna be friends.

Oh, Hannah, look, I, I

don't think that you should

Keep talking to this guy.

You're just encouraging him.

Really, I mean it.

[instrumental music]

[cellphone chimes]

- Hey.

- Hey, cutie.

- How's class?

- It was good.

- How was yours?

- It was okay.

[door creaks]

[phone dialing]

(woman on phone) 'hi, flower

spot. How can I help you?'

Yes, hi.

I-I was just calling to get

Some information on

A flower delivery.

[cellphone vibrates]

Phones away, please.

Thank you.

[cellphone vibrates]

Thanks for the ride.

Hannah, wait up.

Look, I-I really don't

think it's s good idea

For you to be

going out with Kevin.

Why?

I just don't think he's

the right guy for you.

You know, I heard some

rumors and it sounds like

Lexi may have been

the one to dump him

Because of the

way he treated her.

Since when do you

listen to rumors?

Besides, lexi's probably the

one who started this to save face.

Maybe, but..

I mean, they just broke up.

I mean, don't you

think it's kinda fast

For him to move

straight on to you?

I just-I just don't

want you to get hurt.

I appreciate the big brother act

But I'll be fine.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Hey.

(marianne) hey, listen

honey, we need to talk.

I spoke with the

florist this morning.

They have no record of

those flowers being delivered.

What do you mean?

They spoke with

all their drivers

None of them delivered

flowers to this address.

Well, then who delivered them?

Well, uh, the lady said that

Since there's no record

That they were an

in-store purchase

So whoever bought

them, delivered them.

But that's impossible.

James doesn't even

live in California, mom.

- He lives in Ohio.

- Or so he told you.

Well, why would he lie

about something like that?

I don't know, honey,

but if he's lying about this

What else is he lying about?

[gasps]

'What?'

I didn't tell you because

I wasn't totally sure

But I had this

really scary feeling

That someone was in

the house the other night.

- Wait, what?

- It was late.

And I was hearing noises.

And I could've sworn

someone was there

But when I checked, no one was.

Hannah, you should have told me!

It was the middle of

the night and I was tired.

I thought maybe I was making

it up and being paranoid, but..

What if it was James?

[sighing]

- What are you doing?

- I'm calling the police.

(detective Wilson) was

there any sign of forced entry?

(Hannah) no.

Was anything missing?

No.

Did they potentially

leave anything behind?

No.

Did you see anyone

Inside or outside of your home?

No, it was dark

but I've been getting

These aggressive messages

And I swear I heard someone

in the house that night.

(Wilson) 'I'm afraid

without any hard evidence'

'there isn't anything I can do.'

Well, what about the fact

That he showed up at our home?

It's not a crime to

deliver flowers, ms. Davis.

And there is no proof that

he actually entered your home.

Besides, your

daughter said it was late.

I mean, maybe it all

was just a bad dream.

Listen, he-he lied

about where he lived?

You're not even

gonna look into it?

Ms. Davis, if I spent my time

investigating and arresting

Every person who has

ever lied on social media

The majority of the

population would be in jail.

Look unless, he's done something

to physically harm your daughter

Or sent her a direct threat..

Well, I mean, he warned

her that she was making

A big mistake and

that she would regret it.

(Wilson) 'that's not a threat in

the eyes of the law, ms. Davis.'

Nowhere in any of his messages

does he express any intent

To cause any actual

physical harm to your daughter.

Look, my advice would be to

just have her to delete the app.

He'll get the point. Alright?

Just don't speak to him again.

He'll eventually move on.

[dramatic music]

Get those hands up.

You good?

Hey, give me one second.

Hey, can I help you out?

You don't recognize me?

No. I'm sorry. Should I?

What is this?

I was hoping you could tell me.

My name is Eric. Not James.

I can't believe someone

is using my photo like this.

You're telling me this

isn't your clique account?

No. I've never even heard of

the clique app until just now.

I'm really sorry, but whoever

you've been speaking to

It hasn't been me.

You're definitely

getting catfished.

[tense music]

Hey, marianne.

[josh sighs] god,

that's terrible.

I'm so sorry.

Yeah, it's literally every

parent's worst nightmare.

This whole social

media thing, it's, ugh..

The-the police won't help.

So, now I have to

find my own it expert

To trace the account.

Well, I'm..

Certainly no expert, but I

do work in web development.

So, if it's just a

matter of tracing an ip..

Maybe I can help.

- Really?

- Yeah.

- Thank you. That'd be great.

- Sure.

- I won't charge you too much.

- Oh, great.

- Ha-ha. Thanks.

- Ha-ha-ha.

(Scott) 'I mean, he could

have been lying since you'

Basically ambushed him.

No. His social media

basically told me it wasn't him.

I just wanted him to

confirm it in person.

Plus, he doesn't

even talk like James.

Hannah.

Is he seriously beckoning you?

Oh, don't be like

that. I'll be right back.

- Hey.

Coach is wrapping

up practice early

But I just wanted to say goodbye

And that I'll see you

tomorrow at 7:00.

(Kevin) I'm really

looking forward to it.

(Hannah) yeah, me too.

- Cool.

- See ya.

Where did you go?

Water fountain.

Can we finish our workout now

Or is Kevin going

to interrupt us again?

- Nope. I'm all yours.

- Great.

- Ready, set, go. Ha-ha-ha.

- Come on!

- Whoa!

- Whoa! Whoa-whoa!

You okay?

Yeah. Thanks to you.

I could have broke my neck.

(Scott) someone

intentionally tried to hurt you.

'You're cancelling your

date tomorrow, right?'

♪ I need a playboy

super smash game boy ♪

♪ he's on his way boy.. ♪♪

(Hannah) yeah, it was, um..

Really hard on me and my mom.

I had no idea you were

having to deal with that.

- That's crazy.

- Yeah.

I mean, you hear about

those kind of stories

But you never think it's

going to happen to you.

So did you delete the app?

Oh, yeah. Heh.

No more chat rooms

for me for a long time.

[rock music]

Thanks for coming, everyone.

[indistinct chatter]

♪ There's not a single

thing I wouldn't change ♪

♪ about my personality ♪

[intense music]

♪ Or the food I ate ♪

[music continues]

That was really, really fun.

Yeah. Heh.

I kinda don't want it to end.

Doesn't have to.

[music continues]

[tires screech]

[grunts]

[both groaning]

Oh my god, are you okay?

She's fine. I was

going to come get you.

She's got a nasty bruise

and a mild concussion

But nothing's broken.

Well, what happened to Kevin?

I don't know. Uh..

They are having to

rush him to surgery.

Thank you so much.

Is he gonna be okay, mom?

I don't know, honey. I hope so.

Oh, I'm just so happy

that you're okay.

[instrumental music]

[elevator bell dings]

[machine beeping]

Hey. How do you feel?

Like I got hit by a car.

I guess this season

is over for me.

I'm so sorry.

Why? It's not your

fault some psycho hit us.

[tense music]

Hey.

I tried tracing the ip address

"James" sent the messages from

But he's using

a vpn to block it.

What's a vpn?

It's a software program

that encrypts your ip address

And re-routes it all over the

world to keep your personal data

Private and makes

it harder to trace.

- So, it can't be traced?

- No, it can.

It's just harder, and

it will take more time.

So, I gave it to a co-worker who

has more experience with that.

In the meantime, there

were some messages

That didn't go through a vpn.

Maybe it's because he was

communicating with Hannah

On a different device

from a different location

He didn't have control of.

So I was able to

trace the ip address

To those messages.

Well, where did the

messages come from?

Hillside park high school.

[tense music]

(Edwards) 'well, just

hold on one sec, okay?'

Let me just transfer

you to my cell.

Are you there?

Great.

Uh-huh. Well..

Tons of students use

those computers every day.

They're open to

the entire campus.

Yes, but the kids log

in to the computers

With their student id

and passwords, correct?

That is correct, but all the

computers use the same router

So they'll all have

the same ip address.

It's not like we can

just narrow it down

'to identify one specific one.'

If I may interject, each

computer's public ip address

'would be the

same, that is correct.'

'however, each computer has

its own private ip address as well.'

'I can give you that address

and we would just need'

'the log in history of

that one computer.'

Once we have that, my

friend can match the messages

From whoever was logged

into that specific computer

At that specific time.

Well, I'm afraid I

can't legally disclose

The entire log in list

due to privacy reasons.

But what I can do is, if you

give me the private ip address

And the exact time

the messages were sent

I will log in and look.

(Edwards) 'does that work?'

(marianne on phone) 'yes.

Thank you. Thank you so much.'

[suspenseful music]

[sighs]

[music continues]

Give me..

[groans]

[gasping]

(mrs. Young) 'class, uh..'

I'm afraid I have

some tragic news.

Your fellow classmate

Eli Johnson, passed

away yesterday.

'He had a peanut allergy.'

'unfortunately, he was

in the library by himself'

After school when it happened.

The janitor found him, but

just wasn't soon enough.

'The school has brought

in grief counselors'

'on campus today for any

of you that need to talk.'

[tense music]

(Edwards) 'I was able

to gain log in access'

'on the computer that

your mother told me about.'

Although, in light

of recent events

I don't think it's

important anymore.

Why? Who was it?

Um..

It was eli Johnson.

[instrumental music]

[cellphone chimes]

Sorry. Didn't mean to scare you.

Your mom heard

from principal Edwards

And asked me to check on you.

Such an awful way to go.

At least you're safe now.

No, I'm not!

James just sent me a photo

of me sleeping in my room.

- What?

- He was in my house, Scott.

Standing over me, as I slept.

- Let me see it.

- I can't.

It was a chat flash, so it

deleted after I opened it.

You know what this means, right?

Eli wasn't James.

But he had to be. He was the

one logged into that computer.

Or maybe someone

logged in as eli to frame him.

Well, if it's not eli,

then who the hell is it?

(Hannah) 'whoever took that photo

of me didn't break a window or lock'

To do it, Scott. They knew

how to get into my house.

Which means they could

do it again at anytime.

Is your mom working

a late shift tonight?

She was supposed to,

but she's getting it covered.

She said she'd be home at 5:00.

That's still two and

a half hours away.

I don't like the idea of leaving

you at your home by yourself.

Especially if someone

knows how to get inside.

I was thinking about

going to the gym.

You wanna come?

I don't really feel like

working out right now.

Well, they have a pool and

saunas. You could use those.

Just... Try and relax.

Yeah, okay.

[dramatic music]

[music continues]

[thudding on door]

(Hannah) hello?

[beeping]

Hello?

Who's there?

[door handle rattling]

Hello?

Hey!

[grunting]

Help!

[beeping]

[coughing] help!

[coughing]

[music continues]

(Scott) 'hey, Hanna. I'm done.'

'you almost ready?'

Hannah!

Hannah, are you okay?

Are you okay? Hey!

Talk to me. You better?

[tense music]

(Marianna) 'are

you serious? Okay.'

What-what about any witnesses?

Someone must

have seen something.

[sighs]

Okay. Thanks.

Well?

The police can't

find any witnesses

'who can recall anything.'

(Scott) what about

the security cameras?

No, they-they wouldn't

have them in that area.

Are you sure that

you didn't see anyone?

No, when I went to check on her

All I heard was um..

Pounding and-and the

door was wedged shut.

I'm sorry I can't

be more helpful.

No, I.. Sweetie..

It's because of you

that Hannah is alive.

[phone ringing]

It's detective Wilson.

Yes?

[instrumental music]

Anymore hero talk

And you'll impossible

to deal with.

- Me?

- Hmm-hmm.

Never.

How you feelin'?

Just grateful you were there.

My mom's right. If you

didn't come when you did, I..

What can I say?

I have perfect timing.

And I'm not letting you

go anywhere. Okay?

You're gonna have to put up

with me for a long, long time, missy.

Better get used to it.

Sorry I wasn't

there to help you.

It's not your fault.

I'm just glad Scott

checked on me when he did.

He seems to have convenient

timing a lot, doesn't he?

Don't you find it kinda weird

that every time you've had

One of these "episodes," it's

been when you're with him?

That he's always conveniently

been there to help save the day?

No, he hasn't. He wasn't there

when we got hit by that car..

Yeah, but, I was the only

one that was actually hit.

Someone he clearly

sees as a threat.

Scott would never hurt anyone.

I've known him my whole life.

He's like a brother to me.

That's the thing.

I don't think he wants

to be your brother.

- I think he's in love with you.

- What?

No, no. Scott does

not look at me that way.

You're just saying that

because you don't like him.

Maybe.

Look, I didn't

mean to upset you.

You're probably right.

How about we stop

talking about Scott

And we focus on

more important things?

Like us.

Sorry.

[cellphone chimes]

[suspenseful music]

- You okay?

- Yeah.

Isn't your next class on

the other side of campus?

Yeah, but I had to grab

something from my locker

Real quick. Why?

No reason. I was just

surprised to see you.

- Okay.

- Oh, actually..

I'm really glad you're here.

Can I borrow your

phone really quick?

I forgot to charge

mine, so it died

And I wanna see if the neighbor

emailed me about the vpn.

Wouldn't he email your mom?

Uh, he said he would

email both of us.

- Thanks.

- Hey, guys.

Um, are either of

you up for studying

'for the history final tomorrow?

'cause I need to study.'

Yeah, that final is

going to kick my butt.

- Could we do it at your place?

- Yeah, sure.

Hannah, you in?

Huh?

For studying at

jane's after school?

Oh, no, sorry, I can't today.

Uh, you two have fun though.

What're you doing?

Oh, um, checking my email.

[cellphone chiming]

[knocking on door]

[tense music]

[knocking continues]

(Jane) Hannah, it's

me! Hannah! Hannah!

[gasps]

(Hannah) what is going

on? Did you run here?

Yeah, we need to talk.

[panting]

Where did you get this?

Scott was over at my place

and he was acting really weird

So I snooped through

his things and..

It's not all I found.

Oh, my god.

Kevin always thought

it could've been Scott

I just didn't want

to believe him.

Really? What did Kevin say?

That he thought he

was in love with me.

And it wasn't a coincidence

how all these "episodes"

Happened when we were together.

Makes sense. You kept

focusing on eli and the fact that

He was at the bowling alley

the night we set up the clique app

But so was Scott and that

would be the perfect way

For him to tell you how he feels

But then you

started dating Kevin..

Which he kept trying

to talk me out of.

But something about

this doesn't make sense.

If he has feelings for

me it would make sense

Why he wants to hurt Kevin,

but why would he wanna hurt me?

I don't think he

wants to hurt you.

I think he's just trying

to create these scenarios

Where he can be your

knight in shining armor.

But what about

switching out my paper

And almost costing

me this scholarship?

He didn't save me from that.

He didn't even know

I emailed to myself.

If you lose this scholarship,

you'll be going to palm vista..

With Scott.

That's why he said he was sorry.

What?

He texted me like, 20 minutes

ago saying he was sorry

And when I asked what

for, he didn't respond.

What did he say when

you confronted him?

I didn't confront him, I just

came up with an excuse

And then came here immediately.

He's at my house

alone right now, Hannah.

But if he texted you, that

means he knows I have his things.

- Where are you going?

- To confront him.

(Jane) 'Hannah, I don't

know if that's safe.'

Don't you think we

should call the cops first?

Yeah, I will,

after I talk to him.

Oh, my god.

What're you doing?

Well, I'm not going

to let you go alone.

If you're going to do

something crazy like this

I'm gonna be your back up.

- His car's not here.

- No.

He parked in the garage

because greg's not home.

[gate creaking]

[tense music]

Do you hear that?

Scott?

It's me, Jane. I

need to talk to you.

Scott, it's Hannah!

[smoke-alarm beeping]

(Jane) 'Hannah, I have

a bad feeling about this.'

[beeping continues]

[coughing]

[intense music]

Oh, my god! Scott!

- Scott! Wake up!

- I'll call 911.

I need you to wake up for me.

Come on, Scott! Wake up!

[music continues]

[siren wailing]

- That's my daughter. Hannah!

- Ma'am, ma'am...

Oh, my god!

You girls okay?

It was Scott. Scott was

James the entire time.

What?

No, that-that can't be true.

(Wilson) 'I'm afraid

hannah's right.'

We found scott's

phone in his car.

It was, uh, open

to the notes app.

He, um, he'd written

a suicide note on it.

So, this is my fault?

If I hadn't taken his phone...

"the thought of you

moving across the country

"was too much for me to bear.

"I've always been in

love with you, Hannah.

"I just didn't know

how to tell you.

"So I decided to show you.

Try to make you see

me in a different light."

[instrumental music]

'Admits to all he did.'

[crying]

Honey, it's okay.

♪ Nothing will break my heart ♪

♪ only these two ♪

♪ nothing will break my heart ♪

♪ oh and you too ♪

♪ push against me

and your best.. ♪

- How is Hannah doing?

- Not well.

Which breaks my

heart, because I..

There's just really

nothing I can do

Or say to make

her feel any better.

Trust me, she's

going to be okay.

[instrumental music]

♪ Nothing will make us apart ♪

♪ if you let me ♪

♪ nothing will make us apart ♪

♪ if we choose to ♪

♪ stand with the

best at our worst ♪

♪ bruising but hopeful ♪

♪ breaking the curse ♪

♪ I'm crowding my heart ♪

♪ with all of this mess ♪

Hey. Do any of you

know where Kevin is?

- Hannah!

- Scott was right about you.

Scott tried to kill me for

even going out with you.

And he tried to ruin your life

for his own selfish reasons.

'He's not a good

person, Hannah.'

Maybe, but neither are you.

Look, I never said

we were exclusive.

You're right. You didn't.

But you also weren't

completely honest either.

- Hannah...

- Bye, Kevin.

- Hey.

That didn't look good.

- What a jerk.

- Mm.

- You know what we should do?

- Hmm?

Let's have a girl's weekend.

Greg's out of town and

you could come over

And we can take

your mind off of things.

- Yeah.

- Yeah?

(marianne) 'as you can imagine'

'it's been a very

stressful time for Hannah.'

'she's been emotional and..'

'uh, in no way reflects

her usual performance.'

'yes, ye.. Yes.'

'that is more than fair.

Thank you so much.'

'and please thank the other

foundation board members'

'for me as well.'

[sighs]

Was that the

hemmingsworth foundation?

Yeah.

Look, principal

Edwards called earlier..

The foundation's board

is really concerned

With your recent grades.

They're threatening to

take the scholarship away.

- Let 'em.

- What?!

Let 'em. I don't care!

I don't want this

scholarship anymore.

Hannah, you don't mean that.

Yes, I do!

That scholarship almost

cost me my best friend!

'After everything

I've been through'

Do you really think I care

about some dumb scholarship?

I know you that you

feel that way right now.

But that is just the

anger and grief talking.

You-you will feel differently

eventually, trust me.

'I called the board

and they said that'

'you can keep the

scholarship, if you can maintain'

'3.5 grade average, the

first semester of college.'

Wow!

Because a gpa is what matters

most right now. Right, mom?

Hannah.

[crying]

♪ Fill this void ♪

♪ fill this nothing ♪

♪ stand with the

best at our worst ♪

♪ losing but fight for

breaking the curse ♪

♪ I'm proud of this heart ♪

♪ and all of this mess ♪

[school bell ringing]

Boy, did you dodge a bullet.

- You ready to go?

- Hmm-mm.

Jerk.

[Hannah and Jane laugh]

♪ You can't you can't put

your fake smiles away ♪

♪ got you all.. ♪

I know, but maybe on-once

when he was making the real thing.

He always keeps

the mix in the pantry.

- I'm really glad we did this.

- Me too.

- Cheers.

♪ Stay crazy ♪

♪ all is care-free

they know you.. ♪

(Jane) 'oh, my god.'

Do you remember

how cocky Scott was?

- Ha-ha-ha.

- Willy-nilly.

[laughs] so bad.

- I know.

- Ha-ha-hah.

Do you think he's gonna wake up?

I don't know.

I'm just having a hard time

Wrapping my brain

around this whole thing.

It just doesn't

sound like Scott.

Yeah.

He fooled us both.

I wish I could just talk to him.

Get some answers.

But he gave the answers

in the suicide note.

Something about it

just doesn't feel right.

I mean, we now know he

had a reason not to like Kevin.

Maybe he really was just

being the protective best friend..

What if the phone

wasn't even his?

What if he found out who James

was and he took it from them?

Hannah..

I know you don't want to

believe that scott's capable of this

But, people do really

crazy things for love.

[doorbell rings]

Oh.

I think that's the pizza,

I'm gonna go get it.

Okay.

[tense music]

Damn it.

Are you kiddin'? Tons of

people have the same sweatshirt.

[music continues]

(Jane) I'm still waiting to hear

back from my other choices

Including my

parent's Alma mater.

[josh knocking]

marianne, it's me, open up.

[knocking]

It's josh. Please, open up.

Josh, what's wrong?

I just heard back

from my co-worker.

He finally managed to trace

the address and marianne..

It's not Scott.

[intense music]

[exhales]

[Hannah on voicemail] 'hi,

it's Hannah. Leave a message.'

Where're you going?

My mom texted me.

She needs me home.

Looks like your mom

didn't teach you about

Going through people's things.

(Jane) just like Scott.

I didn't want to do it.

But I didn't have a choice.

[intense music]

I need you to go

to the police station

Ask for detective Wilson and

tell them everything you know.

- But...

- Just go.

- Just do it.

- Okay, okay.

(Hannah) 'you were

talking about going'

'to your parent's Alma mater.'

'you were talking about kenzer.'

This is about my

scholarship, isn't it?

No. It's about my scholarship.

What are you talking

about? Eli was the runner up.

Yeah, he was.

But I knew I

couldn't be far behind

So I snuck into

principal edward's office

And it turns out I was

the second runner-up.

Me. He just had to go.

(Hannah) you killed eli?

(Jane) it's not my

fault he has allergies.

What about James?

(Jane) I created James

for you to lose focus.

Create just enough

drama in miss perfect's life.

[line ringing]

Come on, pick up!

[dramatic music]

Hannah, where are you? Pick up!

No scholarship is worth

the things you've done.

No, Hannah. See, that's

where you're wrong.

To you, kenzer's just another

ivy league school, right?

Yeah, but to me, it's

so much more than that.

I grew up with my mom

and dad telling me stories

About how they

fell in love there.

I was gonna go there and

follow in their footsteps.

I was gonna feel close to

them when I went to kenzer.

And you stole that from me.

No, I didn't. You

can still go to ken...

No, I can't, Hannah!

You don't get it!

You don't get it, okay?

[crying]

I don't qualify for

enough financial aid.

Okay? Because my stepdad

makes too much money

But he's not gonna

help me at all because

Once I turn 18, I'm not

his problem anymore.

[instrumental music]

I don't even know if

I'm gonna have a place

[slurred] to live in

the next few months.

[slurred] Hannah?

Hannah?

Good, right?

- You drugged me?

- 'I did.'

That's the whole reason

I brought you here.

[low pitched] it's only a

matter of time, Hannah.

(Jane) 'where're

you going, Hannah?'

'there's nowhere to go!'

'ready or not'

'here I come.'

[intense music]

'You can't hide

from me, Hannah.'

[intense music]

[music continues]

Hannah!

Baby!

(marianne) 'baby, come on.'

[grunting]

Okay. You gotta wake up, baby.

Wake up!

- Wake up, baby.

- Well..

If it isn't super mom coming

to save the day yet again.

Whatever this is

about, we can fix it.

This is your fault, you know?

'If you would have just

let Hannah get away'

With her grades

slipping, and her cheating

None of this would

have happened.

I would have gotten

my scholarship

And your daughter

wouldn't have gotten hurt.

No one would've gotten hurt.

But you just keep getting in

the way, being the perfect mom...

The police are already

on their way. It's over.

We've all made mistakes.

We can walk out there together.

I promise I will

try to protect you...

No, because I won't

be going to kenzer!

No. No, I'm sorry, you won't.

You don't get it.

You don't get it at all.

I'm doing this for

my mom and dad.

I'm doing this to

make them proud.

I need to go to kenzer

to make them proud!

There has to be another way.

There's nothing...

I'm sorry, mama Davis.

I really did like you.

[dramatic music]

[both grunting]

[yells]

[water splashes]

[both gasping]

[intense music]

[groans]

[marianne coughing]

[grunts]

What's going to happen to Jane?

Well, she is going to

be in a world of trouble..

But hopefully

now, she'll get the

The mental help that she needs.

She was right about one thing.

I shouldn't take you

for granted, mom.

- I'm sorry.

- Oh, sweetie.

(marianne) 'what's

gonna happen next, but..'

- 'hey, sweetie. Oh..'

- 'hi.'

Are you ready for

some good news?

Yes, please.

Well aren't you a

sight for sore eyes.

How are you feeling?

I'm good.

Your mom told me everything.

I'm so sorry I wasn't

there to help you.

Scott, I'm so sorry

For ever believing it

could have been you.

That fake note about

you having feelings for me

'should have been

a dead give away.'

- Wait, I'm...

- Don't worry, Hannah.

I don't expect you

to feel the same way.

I need you in my life, Hannah.

Even if it's that's

just as friends.

That's enough for me.

Really.

Well..

What if that's not

enough for me?

[instrumental music]

(female #1) 'it has

been a crazy year.'

'congratulations, everyone!'

[cheering]

(male #1) 'okay.'

[screaming]

[laughing]

- Ah!

- Whoa!

[Hannah laughing]

♪ Oh I do I do ♪

♪ I do I love you ♪

♪ oh I do I do ♪

♪ I do I love you ♪

♪ with all my heart I

love you dear I do ♪

[tense music]

Hey, you guys, come here.

Come gather around the

cake. I wanna get a photo.

- Grab the dog.

- Aww..

[chuckles]

(Hannah) 'martin.'

[laughter]

♪ I love you and you love me ♪

Alright, all you

beautiful graduates

Make a wish for your futures.

Ah-ha!

♪ Our friends and family ♪

♪ line our pathway ♪

♪ with sparks for me and you ♪

♪ oh I do I do I do I love you ♪

♪ and I do I do

I do I love you ♪

♪ I do ♪

♪ I love you ♪♪

Catfish Killer (2022) - full transcript