Original Premise: The Revenant (2015) – The Bear Attack Leonardo DiCaprio’s grueling, nearly realistic mauling by a bear is so brutal and relentless, it’s hard to believe he survived Opening Scene Exterior Wilderness – Daylight A dense, misty forest stretches for miles. Snow-covered trees stand solemnly, undisturbed—except for the massive “Welcome to The Montana Wilderness” sign, which has been clawed to within an inch of its life. Underneath, a wooden plaque reads: “Voted Worst Place to Be Mauled by a Bear – Three Years Running.” Leonard Glassman (mid-40s, rugged, survivor type, though his contractually obligated movie-star face remains perfect) trudges through the snow, breathing heavily. He clutches a rifle, his…

Original Premise: Jaws (1975) – Quint’s USS Indianapolis Monologue Robert Shaw’s grizzled fisherman recounts the horrifying true story of the Indianapolis crew being picked off by sharks, a chilling moment of pure storytelling mastery. Opening Scene A dimly lit cabin aboard the Orca. The wooden interior creaks under the weight of questionable carpentry and even more questionable decision-making. A lantern flickers ominously, casting shadows that seem to exacerbate already exaggerated fish tales. The table is cluttered with empty beer bottles, a half-eaten sandwich, and a glass-encased harpoon labeled “In Case of Shark Attack Break Glass.” Quint leans forward, the lines on his face deeper than an overdue bar tab. Brody…