SCREENPLAY/NOVELIZATION/ PLOT  DIFFERENCES. 

The Fourth Season SCREENPLAY, plays out the Third Season NOVELIZATION.

SCREENPLAY - There is a total of 16 episodes.

There is full Feature Length special episode called 'Night Of The Mask.' 'Night Of The Mask,' replaces 'The Grim Reaper,' episodes from the Novel.

The Paul Harland character is a Serial Killer, who dresses up as in a suite, wears a Hat and a Full Phantom Of The Opera Mask. He murders his victims with a Knife or rope. 

NOVEL - There were 17 episodes, as 'The Grim Reaper,' episodes were double headers. 'The Grim Reaper,' double headers are replaced by a feature length episode, 'Night Of The Mask.' 

Paul Harlands character is a Serial Killer, who dresses up as the Grim Reaper and murders his Victims with a Scythe or rope. 

Henry Thomas like the Novel, plays Jack Wilson, adopted son to Harry and Tina. 

SCREENPLAY - Harry suspects he is the Biological father of Jack. In both Screenplay and Novel, it is revealed he is Jacks Biological father. 

NOVEL - Harry is completely unaware he is Jacks real father, prior to adopting Jack. It is not revealed that Harry is Jack real father, until halfway through the Eighth and Final Season. 

SCREENPLAY - William marries Gwen Bale. Gwen Bale and Jerry Evans used to be lovers. Gwen Bale is still murdered by Paul Harland. 
The Sandra Hill character does not appear in the series. 
NOVEL - William marries Sandra Hill. Victoria Principal played Sandra Hill. Gwen Bale played a model, who was a companion of William. 

CAST/CHARACTER CHANGES. 

SCREENPLAY - Ryan 'O Neal plays Paul Harland. 
NOVEL - James Caan portrays Paul Harland. 

SCREENPLAY - Kiefer Sutherland plays Kenneth Depp.
NOVEL - Michael Rosenbaum portrays Kenneth Depp. 

SCREENPLAY - Victoria Principal as Sandra Hill does NOT appear in the series. 
Pierce Brosnan play Jerry Evans. 

NOVEL - Larry Hagman plays Jerry Evans. 

SCREENPLAY - Cameron Diaz plays Jo Ann Moore.

NOVEL - Charlene Tilton portrays Jo Ann Moore. 

SCREENPLAY - Carla Morrison briefly appears this season.

NOVEL - Carla Morrison does NOT appear in the Third Season, which is played out by the Fourth Season Screenplay. 

NY NY
(New York New York)
FOURTH SEASON
1997-1998
CAST/CHARACTERS
SCREENPLAY

HARRISON FORD as Harry Wilson
CARRIE FISHER as Tina M Wilson
CLINT EASTWOOD as Jeff Wilson
MARK HAMMIL as Greg Mcquire
NANCY ALLEN as Helen M Wilde
SEAN CONNERY as William (Billy) Mcquire
JOAN COLLINS as Audrey Mcquire
BARBRA STREISAND as Lola Sheldon
SONDRA LOCKE as Sylvia M Wilson
MICHAEL J FOX as Christopher M Wilson
CHRISTOPHER LLOYD as George Parent
RYAN O' NEAL as Paul Harland
KIEFER SUTHERLAND as Kenneth Depp
J.K SIMMONS as Donald Blunt
CATHERINE ZETA JONES as Gwen Bale Mcquire
PIERCE BROSNAN as Jerry Evans
CAMERON DIAZ as Jo Ann Moore
SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR as Chantelle Moore
MILEY CYRUS as Connie Moore
HENRY THOMAS as Jack M Wilson
RICK MORANIS as Joey Parker
MARA WILSON as Elena Parker

SIGOURNEY WEAVER as Jill Flanders

 AND
JENNIFER CONNELLY as Carla Morrison

 

 

 

 

 

2: Trapped.

HOMAGE: The opening scene, is similar to the 1987 film, 'Fatal Attraction. It Starred Michael Douglas, Anne Archer and Glenn Close. It was Directed by Adrian Lyne. 

 

EXT. NIGHT. 
HOMAGE: The opening scene, is similar to the 1987 film 'Fatal Attraction,' which starred Michael Douglas and Anne Archer. It was Directed by Adrian Lyne. 

Calm night. 

EXT. MANHATTAN. 
A vast Skyline of Skyscrapers, lit up over a midnight metropolis. 

THE CAMERA SCOURS AROUND THE EMIPRE STATE BUILDING. 

EXT. WILSON APARTMENT. 
Twelfth floor apartment. Partially seen lit up. 

THE CAMERA PANS IN TOWARDS THE WINDOW. 

INT. WILSON BATHROOM. 
The room is getting filled with severe condensation from the running of a hot bath. The hot bath water rises rapidly to the tip of the tub. Steam filling the room.

INT. TINA WILSON. 
The terrified Thirty Six Year Old, in just a bath robe, is trapped between the Bath Tub and the wall. She is at the mercy of Jill Flanders. 

INT. JILL FLANDERS. 
An unstable Thirty Four Year Old, grasping a Kitchen Knife. Donning a blonde wig and red dress. Also wearing heavy eye make up and red lipstick. The unhinged former mental patient intends to murder Tina in vengeance against Harry turning against her. As Jill slowly paces towards Tina, she removes her blonde wig and chucks it down. She then breathes heavily and gives an evil grin, which can only mean the worst horror for Tina. 

JILL
You just had to win didn't you? He should have been mine. 

Tina backs up against the mirror, steamed up mirror behind her. Frightened and unable to escape. Jill is intimidating. 

JILL
Just because you've got that ring on your finger, doesn't mean he's got to be indebted to you. He's too good for you. I discovered that, from someone that knows him more than you do. 

Even in the moment of terror, Tina finds that comment rather odd. 

TINA
What do you mean? 

JILL
SHUT UP!
(O.S.)

Tina jolts in fear, from Jill's abrupt outburst. Tina looks down. The knife is pointed inches, directly at her stomach. Hers eyes glance to her left. The Bath tub is now overflowing and water gushes onto the bathroom floor. It's starting to get even more serious and Tina must find a way to get away from Jill. She then looks to the door behind her. It's her last chance of escape. 

JILL
But, that doesn't matter now. She gave me an idea. I watched him for a while and I fell in love with him. He was perfect. I knew he was mine from the start....I had to have him. Even, though it was going to hinder your brother's wedding, I had to conjure up something. 

TINA
You drugged them didn't you? 

JILL
I couldn't help it. I loved him. 

Tina frowns. 

TINA
But, why Greg? 

JILL
Millie liked him. 

TINA
And Delaware... why?..

Jill interrupts Tina's desperation. 

JILL
To get him away from you. You are his weakness. You always have been. Daddy's little, the perfect daughter, a wonderful life, a husband that thinks her shit smells of roses. Every body loves Tina. 

Tina tries to be brave, as possibly acknowledging Jill more confidently will help her in not getting killed. 

TINA
A wonderful life? You know so little about me Jill. It's not all been Sunshine and flowers for me. 

Jill takes a moment, as the knife shakes in her hand. The water continues to gush out of the bath tub. Jill has no intension of feeling sorry for her adversary. 

JILL
But, you still have the one thing I adore most. The man I made love to in that Motel in Delaware. You can't have him. 

Tears fall down Jill's face, as does Tina's, who's time is running out and has to think fast. 

TINA
Jill, listen me...You need help. 

JILL
FUCK I NEED HELP!!

The rage is Jill intensifies. Tina jolts again. The water gushes towards Tina and Jill's feel. The bathroom is filled with steam. Tina then has a thought, that may distract her even longer. Tina takes a deep breath. 

TINA
You said 'Someone that knows him more than I do.' Who was that? 

JILL
It doesn't matter now. I have to end this. Not only did Millie betray me, but you're in my way. 

Tina then panics and glances to the bath tub again, as water covers the floor. It's all or nothing for Tina. 

TINA
Jill, I have to turn the faucet off the water will leak into the apartment underneath and they will come up and knock. 

Jill starts to get agitated, as her hand continues to shake with the Knife in hand. Tina goes to reach out for the faucet. Tina glances back and forth at the Knife and the faucet. Jill is getting angry. 

JILL
Leave it. 

TINA
It's fine. I'll just turn it off. 

Again Tina glances at the knife. Jill's hand is trembling. 

JILL
Are you fucking deaf? 

TINA
Jesus, it's getting hot in here. 

Tina starts to play Jill, at her own game. 

JILL
You what?
(confused) 

Jill starts to laugh nervously

TINA
Like a sauna. 

Jill senses Tina is provoking her. 

JILL
Are you mocking me? 

Tina quickly grabs the faucet to turn it off, when Jill in a rage pulls on Tina's arm. Without hesitation, Tina throws her arm backwards and elbows Jill right on the nose. The impact sends Jill backwards off her feet and falling into the wall, hitting her head and falling to the ground. Jill loses her grip of the knife and it hits the floor. Tina sees her chance and dashes to the bathroom door. Tina unlocks the door and runs into the Hallway. 

INT. LIVING ROOM. 
Darkness. 

INT. TINA.
In terror,  she runs into the Living Room in attempt to reach the front door, but she trips up on a stool and falls to ground.  Tina attempts to get up, when a loud scream of rage is heard coming in her direction. 

INT. JILL FLANDERS.
With a bloodied nose and wielding the kitchen knife, launches at brutal attack on Tina. 

Tina with quick reflexes, moves out of the way, as Jill brings the weapon down toward her. Jill continues swing the knife out at her victim, but Tina manages to duck out of the way. Tina grabs the phone and hits it across the Jill's face. Jill loses grip of the knife again, as she stumbles back. Tina attempt to make a run for the front door, when Jill grabs her robe collar and throws her backward. Tina then spots the knife and crawls towards it, but Jill pulls on her leg. Tina trips her up and the two have a scuffle on the floor. They both attempt to get to their feet, as they wrestle with each other. Jill headbutts Tina, who falls into the sofa. Jill picks up the knife again and goes for the kill. Tina picks up a vase and smashes it, across Jill's forehead, which is also bloodied. Tina again attempts to make a run for it, but due to exhaustion she falls to the ground again and sprains her ankle. She tries to conceal herself behind the sofa, but Jill continues after her with the knife. This could potentially be the final nail in Tina's coffin. Unhinged Jill Flanders is now prepared to commit one last murder. 

JILL
Only one us, is true to him Tina. You are everything negative in his life. I will not let you suffocate him anymore. 

Tina awaits her terrifying fate. Jill steps towards her with the knife and is about to bludgeon her. 

SUDDENLY QUICK FOOTSTEPS ARE HEARD. 

INT. HARRY WILSON
Thirty Seven Year Old, Husband of Tina, knocks Jill Flanders unconscious with an umbrella.  

Tina cries out in relief. 

INT. GREG MCQUIRE
Tina's Thirty Six Year Old Twin Brother, appears behind him . Greg immediately is concerned for his sibling. 

GREG
Tina are OK? 

Tina pours her heart out.  Harry lifts Tina up and rubs her shoulders, making sure she is not severly injured.

HARRY
Tina, speak me.

Tina though relieved, is traumatized by the ordeal. 

TINA
Please hold me. 

HARRY
I'll never let you go. 

Tina smiles amongst the trauma and she throws her arms around her husband tightly and they embrace. Gregs sighs with relief. 

GREG
Thank you God. 
(whispers to himself) 

A WHILE LATER

INT. WILSON LIVING ROOM.
A very well lit room. 

INT. TINA.
With a blanket wrapped around her and looking rather tired and exhausted, sitting down on the sofa. 

INT. HELEN MCQUIRE
Tina's Thirty One Year Old, Sister In Law, sat beside her, rubbing her back, keeping her calm. 

INT. HARRY.
Harry stands behind the Sofa, looking agitated. 

INT. GREG MCQUIRE
Stood beside the sofa, near his wife, Helen. 

INT. JEFF WILSON
Harry's eldest brother, and Forty Four Year Old Deputy Police Lieutenent, stands at his brothers side. 

INT. LAW ENFORCER.
Stood by the door, waiting for paramedics to tend to criminally insane, Jill Flanders. 

INT. JILL FLANDERS
Injured and concussed - strapped to an Ambulance stretcher. 

INT. PARAMEDICS. 
Tending to the mentally insane and prepare to wheel her out of the apartment. 

Jill looks up to Harry, drowsily. Harry not make eye contact with her. He feels sickened for what he's done to him and mostly her attack on Tina. 

JILL
I love you. 

Harry ignores her. Jeff too feels nauseas at the sight of the murderous, that's hurt his family. 

JEFF
Get her out of here. 
(to medics)

The paramedics wheel Jill out of the apartment and are escorted by the lone police officer. Harry and Tina now feel there is a massive weight taken off their shoulders. Jeff taps Harry on the shoulder for reassurance, that the Jill Fanders ordeal is over. Harry takes a deep breath.

HARRY
What do you think, will happen to her? 

JEFF
With her history, I gather she will be too unfit to stand trial. However, it's highly Unlikely she will she the light of day again. 
Maximum Security Mental Institute - Indefinitely. 

Harry looks over to Greg with regret. 

HARRY
I'm sorry, you got caught up in this. 

GREG
You don't need to apologize. Her intensions were...creepy. 
I knew Millie didn't..you know. 

HELEN
Thank God, she won't harm anybody else. 

Harry kneels by his wife, takes her hand and kisses it. He looks up prolongingly with love. He feels somewhat responsible for allowing Jill into their lives, even though he's a victim of the circumstances himself. 

HARRY
I love you. 

Tina smiles, by Harry's comforting words. 

TINA
Diddo. 
I know. I love you too. 

Harry smiles, happy by the response and kisses Tina's wedding ring.