Eat the Night (2024) Movie Script

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Darknoon has always been there.
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I've been playing nearly 9 years.
My brother got me into it.
I watched him play on his PC.
and we played together.
I know the game by heart.
But something new always dazzles me.
A new plant.
A rock shining in the sun.
A cloud in the sky.
We spend our time fighting.
We've killed countless people.
100 a day, on average.
1,000 on a busy night.
DESTINY ACHIEVED
DEAD
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Darknoon is ours.
It's our island.
My favorite place in the world.
It contains all our pleasures.
All our pain.
Our memories too.
It's where I live.
More home than my hometown.
Darknoon has always been here.
Pablo!
"At midnight on winter solstice
the server will shut down forever.
Changes in technology and the market
led to this decision.
Darknoon made video game history
and will be forever in our hearts."
Fuck.
When's winter solstice?
Around Christmas, I think.
Why would they end it?
Guess they feel it's done its time.
That's dumb.
DARKNOON
D-60
- See you tonight.
- Bye.
Hey.
- You good?
- Yeah.
60, right?
Right.
Hang on...
Why are you here?
- Why are you here?
- Just saying hi.
Don't fuck with me!
You bastard!
I'll fuck you up!
Enough Kylian, let's go!
- Next time you're dead!
- Fuck...
Go away!
Fuck this shit.
You're still bleeding.
- Can I help?
- I'm good!
What's so funny?
You.
Some joke.
Always mad?
I'm Pablo.
Night.
- Night?
- Yeah.
Night!
Gotta get back.
Bye.
Don't move.
They got you good.
- Being a wuss?
- Tickles.
Stop moving.
- Done?
- Yeah.
Wanna play?
Not now.
1/4 tab is enough.
Thanks.
Be fun to use this on them.
Used it before?
No, not yet.
Open your hand.
I need a partner.
Your job seems to suck.
Any interest?
Good money?
Not bad.
- Doing what?
- Everything.
We make 'em, we deliver.
No boss, no set hours.
I teach you, we share 50/50.
It's easier to be two.
No rush to decide.
Think it over and tell me.
Keep it.
Gift.
Hi there.
- How are you?
- Good, you?
How'd it go?
Good, but she's a brat.
Hi honey.
Hi Mom.
How are you? I missed you.
- Were you nice to Uncle?
- No.
You were a brat again?
- I was super nice.
- Liar.
Nice drawing.
- Let's wash your hands.
- No.
Yes, c'mon!
I started with weed,
in middle school.
A friend was growing tons of it.
Good money, so I continued.
Until someone ratted me out.
They fired me, and I got a job.
- What'd you do?
- Mechanic.
But I smoked too much.
Hit the bong 24/7.
I was pale as an ass.
So I quit.
Night...
Here.
Had him long?
About a year.
First it was cool,
I saw 'em in music vids.
- Now I regret it.
- Why?
It's sad to be locked up.
He doesn't get much attention.
Locked up here or at the store...
Same diff.
Guess so.
Let's do it.
You're on.
This is the press.
Have a seat.
Here we have the measurements
for 500,200,
100 and 50 pills.
We'll start with 100.
You take your recipient,
turn it on and reset to zero.
First, the diluents.
A big spoon for a big dose.
Here.
18,300.
Right. 18.3 grams.
Tap slowly to get the right amount.
Perfect.
Empty that into your jar.
Use this...
as a funnel. Hold it like this.
Go on.
You're good!
Ok.
- Do you like it?
- Yeah.
Now for the MDMA.
I get crystals and grind them.
- 16,900.
- Yep.
Go on.
- Where do you get it?
- Dark web.
Now we cut it.
People use meds, keta, caffeine.
I prefer speed.
Packs a punch, economical.
Turn it on.
Reset to zero.
- So...
- There.
- 1.7.
- That's it.
Hard not to spill. Tap gently.
Perfect.
Pour it in.
Use a brush to get it all out.
And now...
choose your color.
Red.
2.5 grams.
This powder is so fine.
Put it in.
Swirl until the white disappears.
Now shake back and forth.
About 20 times is enough.
- Isn't it easier to buy them made?
- Sure.
But less profit.
And I like making them. Relaxes me.
Sift through the sieve
to eliminate lumps.
Take the card...
and work out the lumps. Go on.
Last, you sign.
Pick your shape.
Here.
This one.
Good choice.
A bestseller.
Attach the mold and tighten it.
Pour your mixture
into the little funnel.
Turn the wheel.
Congratulations. Keep cranking.
- Is she always late?
- Yeah, she's a pain.
- We'll give her 2 more minutes.
- Right.
Were you born here?
Yep, it's all I know.
You?
No, I've moved around.
I live with my sister here.
- Got a sister?
- Yeah.
Me too.
- Older or younger?
- Younger.
Mine's older.
Hang on.
- That's her?
- Yeah.
- Five, right?
- Yeah.
Hello.
Where are you?
Is it cold?
When are you back?
Yes, as usual.
Made the last of it tonight.
Yep.
Ok.
Ok.
Yep.
No, no.
Bye, Dad.
Where the hell are you?
I'm too hungry to wait.
Don't wait for me
DARKNOON
D-43
Excuse me.
Got any molly?
- How much for 3?
- 30.
Three.
Thanks.
- Whatcha got?
- Whatcha want?
2 pills.
So?
Fun, right?
- Beer?
- Yeah.
- Who are you?
- What?
Why are you here?
Who do you know?
I'm with a friend.
What's in your jacket? Let me see.
What're you doing? Stop!
Wait, let me see!
Don't touch me!
Get off me!
Damn!
- His face hitting the fridge!
- Sicko! You coulda killed him.
What?
Look, I'll show you.
That's him there.
Bald with a beard.
He refuses to get involved.
- What'd he say?
- Nothing.
We're still stuck at the dock.
- Has he got a wife, kids?
- Nope.
- He wants more money?
- Not even.
It's getting bad.
Send the video.
Ok.
Wanna see him?
Ange is here.
Are you thirsty?
Don't want it?
I'll leave you two.
The boy is scared.
Apo?
Apo!
Damn you! Move.
Chill. Been home long?
- You never call back.
- I went out.
- Hands off.
- Night, meet my sister Apo.
Apo... Night.
Coffee?
- Sure.
- You?
No.
Your drawings?
Yeah.
Wild.
You're good.
Thanks.
That's Darknoon?
Yeah.
What's the aim?
There isn't really one.
You advance your avatar,
try to improve.
You kill enemies
and expand your territory.
Looks cool.
Is that you?
Wow, she's gorgeous.
Show me your brother.
That's him.
Yikes!
Why yikes?
Your avatar. I mean WTF?
I'm the hottest guy in there,
ask my sis.
Nipple rings for armor!
I rock 'em.
You look like a gogo dancer.
I'd fuck that guy so hard!
- I'll pack and we'll go.
- Yeah.
- So?
- Not bad.
Turn around.
Hang on.
Merry Christmas.
What are you doing?
Pablo!
Still playing tough?
Is this your turf?
Not so tough now, bastard!
You dog, you little whore!
Are you nuts? Let's go!
What was that?
What?
I can't hear you!
That was some crazy shit!
I love you too.
Sometimes I dream
your tongue is so long
it touches my heart.
apo76: where are you?
Pablo02: at night's
when r u back?
Pablo02: dunno
apo 76: when r u back?
Pablo02: dunno
apo76: you suck... it's like you
don't care
Pablo02: don't care about what?
apo76: the game, me
Pablo02: you're jealous
apo76: not at all
Pablo02: yes you are: )
Pablo02: find yourself someone
apo76: I don't need that
What's up?
Just hangin'.
- What happened?
- What?
I hear you got smoked.
What?
Taser.
Taser? What taser?
Who said that?
Did you get tased
at the docks or not?
Stop playing gangsta!
- Who said it?
- Nadia's cousin saw you at the mall.
- Is it true?
- It was the guy we beat up!
You get tased
and don't even tell us!
It wasn't...
You fucked with Fofana
from the Mont Gaillard gang!
Seriously?
That's Mont Gaillard!
Hey! What's going on here?
Not Mont Gaillard,
a guy with a green bike!
- What's going on?
- He got tased.
- By a Mont Gaillard guy.
- Fuck you!
- You're a clown!
- Shut up, you.
Get inside.
Keep your traps shut.
Why didn't you tell me?
- I didn't want to bug you.
- Hang on, hang on...
So there's this guy.
From who knows where.
He's selling on my turf.
You beat him up.
Look at me.
You beat him up.
He tases you.
He tases you!
And you don't want to bug me?
No.
You weren't attacked.
Get it?
I was!
I'm the one being attacked!
Made a fool!
I'll handle it.
What'll you do?
Smoke him.
Find him.
Let things happen.
Ok, got it.
Get lost.
D-16
"My favorite book"
White Fang
"Souvenir of Italy"
"Vroom vroom"
"So you have it for the end...
Merry Xmas early!
Pablo who loves you"
New shirt?
It's Night's. Like it?
It's not you.
"It's not you!"
Remember my birthday party in Darknoon?
- Which one?
- When I turned 12.
Or 11, I forget.
You invited tons of players.
You didn't even know them.
One got out of control.
Yeah. I fucked him up.
Yeah. You wasted him.
His friend tried to help him.
You killed him too.
Then I came to help you,
and we killed everyone together.
It was down to just us.
Want a ride home?
No, I'm good.
- Sure?
- Yeah.
See you.
Apo?
What?
I'll be there.
For the end of Darknoon.
I'll be there.
Give me a sec.
Ok.
- Got the pills?
- Got the cash?
- How much, again?
- 50.
- Cut me a deal?
- No, 50 firm.
Ok.
- You know Thomas?
- Yeah.
How'd you meet?
A party.
Ever taken ecstasy?
Wanna call my parents?
Thought I had cash...
What's this?
Police, open up!
Freeze. Get over here!
- I'm clean.
- Empty your pockets.
Freeze, don't move!
Freeze, I said!
Spread your legs!
What's in here?
All yours?
Why are you here?
- How old are you?
- 15.
15 years old.
You're in deep shit.
Think you're funny?
Got some ID?
What's this?
Get moving.
Get moving!
Hello?
- Hello?
- Uncle, come see!
Pablo?
- The La Mare guys framed me.
- What?
- Planted dope and ratted me out.
- Shit!
- Seriously?
- Yeah.
What should I do?
Stop everything and lay low.
Don't come see me.
I'll be out in 3 months max
and we'll leave.
Look after Apo.
Watch over her.
Ok.
I gotta go.
Ciao.
Apo?
Apolline.
What?
Spit it out.
Just wondering how you're doing.
It was better before you.
Bye, Louis!
What's he doing?
Accelerate.
Where is he?
What the fuck are you doing?
That son of a bitch!
Give it.
- Seen him before?
- No.
You're dead, pal.
Dead.
Know who this is?
No
never seen him
Looks familiar
share it around
go on
ok
bike guy's friend?
who?
the guy we framed
green bike?
yeah
it's him
gotta find him
share with your teams
it's important
D-7
Narou: It's fun here!
Clown.
apo76: get lost
Narou: why?
Narou: what's ur prob?
apo76: STOP
FOLLOWING ME!!!!!!
apo76: u big perv
Narou: I'm not a perv
apo76: tourist
apo76: ur so pathetic!!!
so level 1
Narou: I only just got here!
apo76: are you crazy?
it ends in 7 days!!!
apo76: loser
Narou: how do I get
a weapon like yours???
Hey, come here!
- You good?
- Yeah, you?
Spread out. Find him.
We're spreading out.
Everyone's on it.
I want results.
Get your asses in gear.
D-5
This is it.
Now we wait.
If we're lucky, he'll show soon.
Be ready. Happens fast.
What do I do when he comes?
You go.
Get closer.
Follow your heart.
If it's meant to be, you'll know.
If I may,
I advise against using force.
Most people think
force tames the animal,
so it'll do what you want.
But that doesn't last.
Inevitably, it always backfires.
My animal ran away.
The Gladiators
Jah-O Jah-O.mp3
What's that?
Some music I love.
I play it when I'm down
or when I'm happy.
Listen.
The Gladiators Jah-O Jah-O
It's weird.
Just wait.
That's him.
I'm the wolf!
No, I'm that one.
That's me.
- No!
- I'll let you play after.
Jah-O Jah-O.mp3 apo76: what's your name?
Narou: Narou
apo76: No dummy, your real name!
Narou: Djibril, you?
apo76: Apolline.
apo76: how old are you?
Narou: are you a cop?
apo76: lol you must be a perv
Narou: I'm 18 and you?
apo76: we could meet up
unknown caller
Hello?
You sound groggy. Just waking up?
- Pablo?
- Yeah.
I may go quiet. There's a guard.
So great to hear your voice.
You too.
How are you? School vacation?
- Yeah, since yesterday.
- Cool.
Seen Night?
- Yeah.
- How is he?
We didn't talk long.
If you need anything, call him.
- I think he was in my dream.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
- What'd you dream?
I forget.
Hope it wasn't a sex dream!
Don't be dumb.
How's it going with Dad?
Depressing.
Feels like a haunted house.
And Darknoon?
The usual.
- Actually I met a player.
- Yeah?
Yeah.
But he's a loser. A newbie.
Showed up just for the end.
I get it, I wanna be there too.
Take pix and vids to send me.
Ok.
I gotta go, Apo.
I miss you like crazy.
I miss you too.
Why are you doing that?
What?
All that.
The tree, the presents.
Think we'll celebrate Christmas?
Sit around eating salmon
and drinking champagne?
Will you stop pretending?
When do you leave?
You're useless here.
When will you help Pablo?
Get him out of jail.
It was the one Pablo gave me.
What'll you do?
Dunno.
Never go back home.
What?
You look like Pablo when you're mad.
He called me.
Sent me a picture too.
Wanna see?
Where'd you and Pablo sleep?
Coming?
This is Pablo's place?
Yeah.
He's been hangin' here awhile.
Does the computer work?
Yeah.
CONNECTION
apo76: I'm here!
apo76: and where are you?
Darknoon ends tomorrow.
You can sleep here tonight.
I gotta go to work.
I made coffee.
Thanks.
- See you later.
- Bye.
Narou!
What's that armor?
Don't like it?
Sure, I love it.
What?
Nothing.
How do you imagine the end?
A fucking black screen.
I imagine far more catastrophic things.
Like... lava all over the place.
Or water... gradually rising.
Water rising.
I'm glad you're here.
Sorry.
It's ok.
- Stop moving.
- I'm not.
Don't take all night.
I will if you keep moving.
Can I play a tune?
Sure.
What'll you do when Pablo's out?
I hope we'll leave.
We'll rot here otherwise.
Yeah.
I've said that since I was little.
He's obviously in love with you.
D-DAY
Louis...
Enough!
Come on.
Excuse me, are you Pablo?
Yeah.
Got something to show you.
I'm not involved in any way.
You know him?
What's wrong with you?
You ok?
What's going on?
Guards!
Someone's hurt! Guards!
Guards!
EMERGENCY
Is your vision blurry?
No, it's ok.
Follow my finger.
Just the eyes.
How long were you unconscious?
A few minutes.
We'll do a scan anyway.
I'll call for a gurney.
I'll sign your release.
Stay calm. Can we trust you?
Yes, don't worry.
He probably won't wake up.
If he does, he won't be the same.
Sir, what are you doing?
Hey you!
Come back!
Hey, stop!
Call security!
Yes?
I'm ok, and you?
Louis! Call for help!
Hurry, call an ambulance!
I'm calling, I'm calling!
Louis!
Pablo02 is online
Pablo02: I'm nere! wnere are you?
Pablo02: stop messin' it's me I'm here
Pablo!
I'm here!
I'm here!
Apo!
Where are you?
I'm here!
Apo!
Apo!
I'm here!
Pablo!
Pablo!
I'm here, I'm here!
Apo!
I'm here!
Apo!
Outta my way!
Pablo!
I'm here! Where are you?
I'm here!
Pablo?
Apo?
Fuck off!
Pablo!
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