Castigation – Behind The Screenplay

In this “Behind the screenplay” post we’re letting you know a little more about the “Castigation” screenplay.

Castigation original screenplay writing playlist:

1. Tom McRae – You Cut Her Hair
2. Other Lives – Dust Bowl III
3. Röyksopp – Shores of Easy (Lost Tapes)
4. Soulwax – Krack
5. MSTRKRFT – Fit N Finish
6. Ólafur Arnalds – momentary – choir version
7. Georgia Anne Muldrow – Queen Knockingstein
8. Throwing Snow – Subtitles
9. Jóhann Jóhannsson – The Few That Prevail
10. Dawes – I Will Run
11. Purity Ring – i like the devil
12. Lo-Fang – Silver Peak
13. James Holden – Solidarity Theme (Release)
14. DJ Koze – Muddy Funster
15. GoGo Penguin – Ocean In A Drop
16. Ivy Lab – Orange
17. Forest Swords – Swarm
18. Flying Lotus – Black Balloons Reprise – Instrumental
19. Anna Meredith – Calion
20. Throwing Snow – Avarice
21. Jóhann Jóhannsson – Flight From The City – Víkingur Ólafsson Rework
22. Henrik Schwarz – CCMYK4
23. Nine Inch Nails – Letting Go While Holding On
24. William Basinski – O, My Daughter, O, My Sorrow

The Castigation screenplay is about Baraka Commos, a man in his mid-30’s born, raised and living in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He works part time at a local independent supermarket, spending his spare time hunting Jackalopes on Cheyenne’s plains. That’s what he tells his clients anyway. It’s easier for them to believe that they’re purchasing rare Jackalope meat for their sandwiches, their niche fusion cuisines or their barbeque standouts.

The truth is he focuses more so on harvesting a different type of meat that’s much easier to obtain and harder to justify than a rare rabbit.

Baraka’s main source of income comes from selling cured meat to small butchers and independent supermarkets. He has never tried the larger chains because he’s trying to stay under the radar and if you’ve got to supply a certain amount, you need that on hand. Doing so would make running things harder. So he just deals with the little guys.

Story inspiration

I was watching a Japanese film, I forget which but if I find it I’ll revise this and add it here. Anyway, there was a scene in which a group of businessmen were eating sushi off of a naked woman’s body. For some reason it took my mind down a path wondering about our trust in what we’re told meats are and where they’re from. We’re used to a specific look, feel and taste and because of being privileged to live in the western world, we’re used to regulation. So we trust things are what we’re told.

But what about meats you’re unfamiliar with? What about game meats? When you try those for the first time you have no distinct notion as to their taste until you become familiar with said taste. What would a Jackalope’s flavour and texture be? You wouldn’t know for certain until you tried it. You’d assume it would resemble rabbit. But if it were bought from somewhere purporting that it is what you assume and that you were told it was cured or pre-marinated, what then? You could easily be conned. And thus, Baraka’s habits had their disguise.

The Castigation screenplay

The Castigation screenplay is a dark and highly unconventional story that delves into themes of religion, morality, and the nature of evil.

The story revolves around a devout Christian man named Baraka, who believes that the world is corrupt and needs to be cleansed. He becomes convinced that the only way to achieve this goal is to consume the flesh of those who have sinned, in order to absorb their sins and purify their souls.

Baraka embarks on a gruesome and bizarre journey in search of sinners to “cleanse”. He sells the flesh of those he has killed to unsuspecting customers, unaware of the true nature of the meat they are eating.

The Castigation screenplay arguably is an exploration of the relationship between religion and morality, and the ways in which people justify their actions in the name of a higher power. It raises questions about the nature of evil, and the limits of human compassion and understanding.

While it may not be for everyone, those who are willing to take the journey will find themselves entertained, horrified, and perhaps even enlightened by this unforgettable tale of faith, cannibalism, and Jackalopes.

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