We’re Alive: Descendants - Chapter 8 - Game Over - Part 3 of 3

There's the part of me that everyone sees.

I'm Howie Mandel the comedian.

Apparently, I know what funny is.

Funny bought me a house, but I also know what isn't funny.

OCD.

I've lived with OCD my entire life and people throw the term around like it's no big deal.

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We're alive,

descendants.

Written and directed by KC Weyland

Chapter Eight

Game Over

Part Three

of Three

I know, I know, I'm tired too.

We just need to find the best place to cross the river, where the current's slow.

I'm thinking it's somewhere right over beyond that hill in the distance.

Dot, dot, dot.

Well, no, I haven't actually been there before, but I know where it's supposed to be.

Well,

mostly.

Dot.

Tot, dot.

Look, I'm sorry.

I'm just doing the best I can, okay?

Dot!

What's up?

You see something?

the hell is that

Thought it was just a mirage from the heat that shit looks like it's moving

You think it's infected

Could be following us

God god dot

whatever it is it's huge we just need to pick a place to swim across

I know I'm going

This isn't gonna be easy!

I don't know if

the water's too fast across here!

Dod!

Keep running!

We'll go until we find a better.

What?

It's a black horse!

That thing is massive.

Why is it coming toward us?

Something must be wrong.

Stay away from it.

Dod, dot.

Maybe it's rabid.

Can a horse be rabid?

They can be, right?

No, just back up.

Stay back, horse.

We need to get away from this psycho horse.

The water's fast here, but can you help me swim?

It might be the best spot we're gonna find.

Today, thanks.

Dod!

What are you doing?

We need to go.

Don't get any closer to it.

Today.

No, stop.

Why would you listen to me?

Do not touch it, alright?

Good.

Just leave it alone.

Something's up with that thing.

Dod.

Dod.

Dot.

Hmm?

That's a wild Mustang.

It's not gonna let you ride it.

Kick you off and you end up breaking your neck.

Not worth it.

Dot, dot.

What is that, like 40 feet to the other side of the river?

Here it goes.

This is moving a lot faster than I thought.

Okay, here, do the rope thing again.

Make a big move.

Hold on.

I'll tie the other ride around me.

You ready?

Die!

Okay, okay.

Hold on tight.

Oh, boy.

Here we go again.

Die!

Just keep swimming.

I got the rope.

Just keep swimming.

Shit, you alright?

Damn it, die.

Oh, no way!

I can't keep up!

I can't!

Whatever.

Come here, horsey!

Come here!

Good, boy!

Good, boy!

Just a little closer!

Closer!

If I could just get this around your neck!

But I missed it!

That didn't just work, did it?

I'm okay.

I'm okay.

Don't worry.

I was able to get the rope around the horse's neck.

He pulled me the rest away.

Jeez, what a smart animal.

Dot, dot.

Look at it.

Covered in scars.

You're an old one, aren't you?

Black beauty.

Dot, dot, dot.

No kidding.

I've only met a few, but

normally horses don't even like me.

This one seems pretty chill.

Diet.

What are you doing?

What do you smell on me?

Diet.

Diet, diet.

How long do horses live?

More than 20 years, right?

There's no way.

It's impossible.

Couldn't still be alive, could you?

There was only one horse who ever liked my dad.

Demon.

Unbelievable!

Is it you?

What?

This is my dad's horse.

Huts?

Yeah, I know.

It's kind of a long story.

Wow.

You must have been through a lot.

Out here on your own all this time.

He might let us get on his back.

Help me up.

Die!

Yeah!

Hey!

It worked!

It's just made our trip a whole lot easier.

I'm sure Demon can carry us both.

You're light enough.

Give me your hand.

Hang on to me.

I got the rope.

Demon.

I hope this works.

Go home.

Go home.

It's working.

Dod!

There must be another way across the river.

You must know.

Dot, Dodd?

Yeah, I'm fine.

For a second there, I didn't think I was gonna be.

Dot, Dot.

The current got away from us.

It's not your fault.

Haha!

Now we'll be there in no time

i know lucky right

what the hell another one

that shadow's moving right i'm not just seeing this

no freaking way he's here go go demon go

ride like the wind

Hold on.

He's got infected with the two other scorpions.

Hang on to me.

Whatever you do, don't let go.

Come on, demon.

Ride, ride, stop.

Move like our lives depend on it.

Infected.

That's a really fucked-up infected.

They call it coal.

Oh, man.

I can't believe it.

It's got others with it now.

How the hell did it get all the way out here?

This is a nice blade.

Where'd you get it?

I found it on a dead soldier.

One of our guardian pilots.

She went toe-to-toe with a few infected.

Died swinging.

Has a weird smell.

Uh-huh.

Even after a heavy cleaning, too.

You mind if I keep it?

Well, you already took it from me, so what does that matter?

Fair enough.

Can you beat those cards?

No.

Go ahead.

Your turn.

Okay.

So getting back to your story.

Sorry, I got sidetracked.

What happened next?

The RPG came into your parapet?

Well, it hit about a foot away from my ass-printed sandbag.

It was that close.

No kidding?

I swear.

So, a tuna sandwich and a horse named Horse saved my life.

The ex-O came out of his bunker, he saw Pit Four, and he looked at me and how I just about shit myself and said,

So I guess you won't be wanting that tuna sandwich, will ya?

And what'd you do?

Well, the only thing that made sense at the time, I hit him right across the face.

Of course you did.

It also took a long time to get promoted after that.

Totally unrelated, I'm sure.

And those are the last of my cards.

I'm out.

Rats.

You know, when you first mentioned this Tian Len game, I didn't think it'd be very fun.

But now, I'm thinking about putting up a table in the casino downstairs.

Well, it goes to show you what you don't know.

Oh, God.

How long have we been up here playing?

All night?

Sun's rising.

Why?

You getting tired?

What else am I gonna do?

So you're up for another game?

And a refill?

Well, why the hell not?

Love to hear it.

You got any more stories?

Been enjoying those.

Not often you meet someone who's lived so long in the old world.

Oh, there aren't that many of us left.

If old age or infected don't do it, we always have people like you to finish the job.

Touche.

Why don't we make this next hand a bit more interesting?

Put something real on the table.

A bet?

Not sure what you have to wager.

How about this?

I win the next hand,

I get golden Shirley back.

You're funny.

And what would I get when I win?

Well, you'd get to keep her.

And I wouldn't come back and kill you later for the gun.

Oh, really?

How do I know that would be a thing?

I told the person who did this to my hand that I'd bury her.

And where do you think she is now?

I see.

All right.

But you're not playing for the bullets.

Not like you can't easily replace those anyway.

Fair enough.

And there's 13.

I got the three of spades, so I go first.

Three to seven.

Hmm.

Gotta knock.

Go.

All right, then.

So, about your finger.

You gotta shoot with your left hand now?

Or a digit down, middle finger fire.

Person who did this, she wanted to know where my friends went.

Wanted revenge for some shit that went down.

And you never said a word, did you?

Nope.

There's that loyalty.

Again.

Uh-huh.

Hmm.

Got a knock.

Can't go?

Okay.

My turn.

I do enjoy your company, Bert.

It's a shame we had to get off on the wrong foot.

Killing my friends is kind of a deal-breaker.

And from what I already know about you, that sentiment will probably never change.

Hmm, that's right.

Three jacks.

Can't beat that?

Damn.

Nope.

This is it.

I got two cards left.

Not looking good for you.

Could always sweeten the pot.

This late in the game?

How do you figure?

I win.

You stay.

I could make you very comfortable.

Bet my animals would benefit from your expertise.

You could even have your Shirley back.

Things aren't looking good over there.

You got what?

Seven cards left?

That's a whole lot to get rid of.

I'm good.

I already got a home.

Suit yourself.

But remember, Bert,

nothing lasts forever.

What's that supposed to mean?

Two of hearts.

Damn.

Should have taken my offer.

You picked this game up fast.

Had a good teacher.

Sorry, Bert.

Damn lucky getting the highest card like that.

But it's not unbeatable.

I'm sure glad I held on to these four queens.

What?

It's a two-killer.

I almost split him up to beat your three of a kind.

And since you can't possibly beat that,

nine, ten, jack.

I'm all out of cards.

Did not see that coming.

Oh,

I know.

Now,

what about my Shirley?

Ugh.

Oh, I thought you were gonna reneg on our deal.

Like you, Bert, I am true to my word.

When I say I'm gonna do something, I do it.

Come in,

ma'am.

Jackal, what is it?

Oh man, I didn't expect that one.

Crazy shit.

What?

What happened?

Haven't you been watching?

I turned off the TVs.

In the arena, did someone...

Oh.

I don't think I want to see this.

Oh, I can't believe it.

What?

I can't believe it.

I just can't believe it.

What?

They're out.

Nick and Vincent have crossed the finish line.

They have made it out of the exit tunnel and are on their way to out-processing now.

All bets are being cashed in.

I did not expect this outcome.

What a game, right?

What a fucking fucking game!

Oh, how much is this gonna cost me?

The last few moments were close.

The ice crawlers gave them a run for their money, but those two were able to slip away unscathed.

Yeah!

Shit.

He did it!

Nick!

I fucking knew you could do it!

I guess you're losing a lot today, huh?

Jackal, escort him out of here.

Put him with the others.

Not part of your plan, was it?

It doesn't matter to me.

Enough bets were made against them getting out.

No matter what happens, I still come out on top.

Until you don't,

I'll just take this with me.

The gun!

Wait, don't you dare!

It's all right, it's empty.

He's earned it.

Really?

That's right.

Missed you, baby.

If you say so,

come on.

Walk.

Do we get to see Nick soon?

Soon enough.

Oh, man.

You got no idea what's coming next.

Don't be so sure of yourself, Bert.

The games aren't over yet.

You're in prim,

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The street is clear.

This way.

Oh,

yuck.

These coyote furs stink so bad.

Maybe that's a good thing.

Why we haven't been bothered by any of the skinwalkers.

I sure hope it's worth the trouble.

The smell is the worst blend of infected stank and animal carcass.

Try not to focus on it.

Soon enough, we'll be taking a nice warm shower once we're out of this mess.

Oh, don't tease me.

Okay,

so the river ends right

there

Seems like the source is coming from underground

Must be some sort of pipe feeding it recirculating the water from downstream, but we're here this is the place

I Don't see any sign of an exit

The way out could be hidden anywhere in this little town.

Just need to keep looking

Careful of the cars.

Plenty of places to hide.

Whoever built all this sure brought in a lot of broken-down stuff.

I think this was all just dirt in the old days.

Everything is new?

Nothing was here before?

The exit could be practically anywhere.

Nakoma said they change it all the time.

Might be multiple exits.

Aren't there two clues left?

We only found one.

That might have been the second, and we missed the first.

I doubt it would be as easy as the first one.

Just written on the wall.

Or it is

the exit.

What?

On the poster there.

That's the title.

That can't be a real movie, is it?

Totally made up.

Look at the credits.

Search around it.

Maybe this is it.

Nothing even close.

Just the poster.

Why would they intentionally make this?

To throw us off?

No idea.

You hear that?

Uh-huh.

Should we go?

We need to keep looking.

We may never get this close again.

Wall's too thin to be an exit.

Maybe it's only one piece of the last clue.

So there would be more to it?

What if we're only seeing part of the clue, you know, from a certain perspective?

What if we stand somewhere else?

Oh, shit.

You may be right.

Look for more words that might connect.

There's a bumper sticker here.

Eagle's nest, but the word nest is all scratched out.

Where would we need to stand for those words to line up?

Um

this way

Hurry.

We need to hurry.

We'd have to look from somewhere around here.

The exit

eagle.

Wait, those pieces of metal are bent weird.

Almost into letters.

You see it?

Come on.

I got it.

I got it.

You have to stand right here.

Look, the words all line up.

The exit is under the eagle.

That's it?

The whole thing?

Yeah.

Nothing else is even close from this angle.

Okay, go.

We need to hide.

Into the building.

There's some stairs, keep climbing.

Get up as far as we can go.

One more flight.

Good.

Good, go.

The higher off the ground, the better.

As long as it's not a cliff.

Right.

Under the eagle.

What does that mean?

No idea.

Something that looks looks like a bird?

Shape of one?

Are we safe here?

Yeah.

Watch the stairs.

I'll keep an eye out from the window.

Might be able to see where we need to go.

How many?

Is it a lot?

Um.

Yeah.

Great.

I think think it's the entire tribe.

The skinwalkers are all over the town.

Looking for us?

I don't know.

But they're preparing for something.

They must have been waiting and come together.

Strength and numbers.

Oh, God.

Even if we find the exit, how could we ever get past all of those?

Just wait.

We don't know if.

Oh shit.

The skinwalkers are scattering.

They're hiding.

They know what's coming.

I would hide too.

You really should be watching the stairs.

Vera, this isn't going to work.

Those skinwalkers, we have a chance against, but those big kinds, we have nothing to stop them.

You might be right.

We may need to retreat somewhere, sneak away, regroup, and- Wait!

I see something.

The mail truck turned on its side!

So?

The old US mail logo.

That's supposed to be an eagle, right?

The exit is under the eagle.

It's inside the van!

That's halfway down the street towards the back of the town.

We can make it if we shh!

No.

No, we can't.

Shit's about to go down

if these tribes do not get along.

Do they understand one another?

Maybe

weird.

Holy shit!

They're killing each other.

Good.

Less for us to deal with.

The stairs!

Good shot, but you're gonna hear that.

If they're not preoccupied.

Right.

Well, if there's any chance to make it to the exit, now might be it.

Uh, you sure?

Would you rather be around when one of them wins?

Nope.

We could run and hide, but we may not get this chance again.

I'm with you, Vera.

Go.

Head out the back.

Away from the street.

Only shoot when you have to.

We don't have many.

Rounds.

Doesn't matter.

We just need to make it there.

Wait.

Wait for them to clear.

And

go

the mail truck was one more block up.

Oh, I hope this is it.

Me too.

Nice job.

Okay, almost there.

Shit.

A smart one.

Oh, little Bill.

He's busy.

Go quiet.

Sure.

More bulls coming up behind us now.

We have to.

Ready to cross the street?

Holy shit!

This is it!

We made it!

I can't believe it.

The exit.

Thank God.

The crate's in the floor, so all we need to do is- It's locked!

What?

It's a big-ass padlock!

It needs a combination!

Did we miss a clue?

Where

can we have- It's right here.

Etched in the top.

Game number.

What?

What is that?

Our game number.

We needed to remember that.

The Walrus guy said it, but I don't remember any numbers.

Damn it.

I was so focused on what was gonna happen next.

I didn't think that we would meet.

Wait.

It was 2000 something.

Two.

Two.

It is.

Oh, thank God.

What's the rest?

Any ideas?

Try them all.

That's that's only a hundred options.

Only

oh no.

He's coming.

Shit!

Get out!

Get out of the truck!

Get inside the building!

He's too big!

Can't get in here, but he sure is trying!

Damn it, we were so close!

Can you remember the rest of the number?

I mean, maybe

it was so fast I wasn't paying full attention.

Can you do it?

I can try, I think.

Maybe.

It's hard to concentrate right now.

The only chance we have is through that grate.

He's not gonna let up now.

I doubt we'll be able to run from here.

Then, how are we going to get back to the truck?

We can't get past Buffalo Bill.

I'll have to distract him.

What?

Dreamy, your gun.

Take the katana.

When I shoot, you go.

I'll run around, aim for his face, buy you sometime.

You can't be serious.

That won't.

Can't we do it?

This is our present situation.

You better go!

Damn it, Vera!

Do it!

Go!

What was it?

Two, two,

then what?

Two, two, four.

One,

four,

two,

three.

There was a four, right?

I did not come this far just to be stopped by some damn numbers.

Oh, what was it?

Think.

Damn it, Lisa.

Think

two two, one,

seven,

three.

Did you get it?

Oh no, get back here, you.

Turn around.

Two, two.

One.

Four.

I got it open.

Here I

get out of there.

Go.

Lisa!

Go!

Get out the exit!

I won't leave you.

Do it!

I'm stuck!

Over here, you big asshole!

Vera!

The grate's open!

Hurry!

Run!

He's not gonna let that happen!

Get out of here!

Go!

Don't look back!

This is it, huh?

If anything was gonna kill me,

might as well be the strongest one.

Anyone that might be watching,

tell my mom I love her

and I'm sorry.

Oh god.

Fuck you, Bill.

I just

run.

I wanted to win

together.

I got you.

Stay with me.

Hold on.

Hang on, Lisa.

We're almost there.

Don't let go.

It hurts so bad.

Don't give up on me.

You can't.

Not when we're this close.

Come on.

They're coming almost there.

I hope that's strong enough.

We made it, Lisa.

We made it.

I can't believe it.

It's over.

We need medics in here now

just just hold on, all right

Lisa

we're out we can go get that hot shower now and if we

Lisa

Lisa

oh no

Fuck no no no no no no

Lisa, Lisa, wake up.

Lisa,

not

this.

You can't do this to me now.

Come on, Lisa.

Lisa.

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Descendants.

Produced by Wayland Productions.

Written and directed by KC Wayland.

Starring Hodgin Cho as Vera.

Austin Austin Trace as Alex.

Bree Tilton as Lisa.

Scott Marvin as Burt.

Briarly Bishop as Dot.

Gigi Guisaba as The Boar.

Josh Padisdole as Walrus.

William Leon as Jackal.

And I'm Michael Swann.

Additional Voices by Casey Whalam.

Film Yeto.

Nasaka Malimba.

Kyle Pottig.

Shannon Zimmerman.

Hero Carlisle.

Produced by Casey Whalam.

Editing and sound design by Victoria Cheng.

Assistant editing by Tim Mulhern.

Infected sound design by Michael Keene and Gino Jang.

Mastered by Victoria Cheng.

Original music by Robert Mai and Danny Berkhoff Hopkins.

Score Assistants by Evan Tamani.

Recording and Engineering by Wayland Productions.

Recording Engineer, Victoria Cheng.

Script Supervisor, Gino Jang.

Production Assistants, Isabella Miller and Holly Megan Scott.

Audio Production Manager, Victoria Chang.

Social media manager and videographer, Gino Jang.

Co-produced by Rusty Quill.

Executive Producer, Alexander J.

Newton.

Chief Marketing Officer, Callum Dougherty.

Marketing Assistant, Hattie Quinlan.

Network Liaison, Tom Park.

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This has been A Theater for the Mind by Wayland Productions.