Please Kill Mr. Know It All

Please Kill Mr. Know It All

Year: 2013

Runtime: 87 mins

Language: English

Directors: Sandra Feldman, Colin Carter

CrimeComedyRomance

An anonymous advice columnist finds herself caught in an unlikely romance with the man who has been hired to kill her alter ego.

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1

Sally's secret life as Mr. Know It All

Sally continues ghost-writing the column under the alias Mr. Know It All, living a life with little romance or excitement. A celebrity endorsement pushes the column into overnight fame, and the newspaper asks for a photo of the author. Sally's friend Kristina maintains the lie that a man writes the column, keeping her anonymity intact for now.

Daytime Sally's apartment
2

Spotting a stranger and sketching the author

Sally spots a handsome stranger in a movie theater and sketches him as the author of the column. She submits the sketch to the paper, hoping to satisfy their request while protecting herself. The real man she sketches, Albert, will soon become the engine of looming trouble.

Evening Movie theater
3

The photo goes public and the truth surfaces

The image goes public, and the man pictured cannot walk the street without drawing attention. Albert is revealed as the contract killer behind the deception, shattering Sally’s careful façade. The public gaze and danger converge on Sally’s now-famous column.

Shortly after photo release City streets
4

Albert contemplates killing Mr. Know It All

To protect his cover, Albert decides to kill Mr. Know It All, the persona behind Sally’s column. His choice pits professional duty against his growing feelings for Sally. The decision escalates the peril surrounding both of them.

Following reveal City underworld / various
5

Hidden-camera interview to satisfy the press

Albert agrees to participate in a hidden-camera interview with Sally to satisfy the press’s appetite for details about the mysterious author. The setup forces them into closer proximity and tests their trust. Their interaction begins to blur lines between deception and genuine connection.

During the interview Sally's office / hidden set
6

Romance blooms amidst danger

As they spend time together, motives blur and a fragile attraction arises. Sally and Albert share moments of vulnerability, complicating their professional ruse with real emotion. The danger surrounding them makes every gesture feel charged with risk.

Over several days Various locations
7

Sally reveals she is Mr. Know It All

Sally finally confesses that she is the author behind Mr. Know It All. Albert is torn between protecting Sally and obeying the mob’s orders. His conflicting loyalties intensify the strain on their fragile bond.

Confrontation night Sally's apartment
8

Mob Boss reacts and plans a hit

The Mob Boss reads an issue of the column and is left heartbroken by the revelations. He hires a hit-man to eliminate Mr. Know It All, setting a deadly plan in motion. The threat now targets the writer as much as the truth.

After column release Mob Boss's office
9

A hit is ordered on Albert as the blade

The mob boss fixes on Albert as the blade to reach Mr. Know It All. Albert faces a choice that could cost him Sally’s life if he refuses. The hit plan tightens the noose around both lovers and forces a dangerous game of deception.

Imminent threat Mob hideout / city streets
10

The one-legged man enters the fray

Dylan Roberts, a one-legged man, enters the fray with hints of revenge. His presence adds a personal and unpredictable layer to the danger facing Sally and Albert. The stakes rise as past and present threats collide.

Late evening City streets
11

Albert at the crossroads

Albert stands at a crossroads: follow orders and risk Sally, or defy the mob and protect their bond. He begins to improvise a plan to outsmart his pursuers. The choice could redefine both their lives if they can survive the mob’s wrath.

Climax tension Safehouse / alley
12

Truth, trust, and the future under threat

As threats close in, the truth about Mr. Know It All and the danger to Sally remains central. Sally wrestles with the weight of trust and fear, wondering if she can truly believe the man she’s fallen for. Albert’s actions in the final moments will determine whether love survives the escalating danger.

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