Just don't make a sound when you do. Yes, awards season has begun and it's not even Halloween yet (except at the movie theaters). To kick things off, we have a treat for you. Thanks to Paramount, the screenplay for A Quiet Place is now available to download for free for your consideration. As if you needed a refresher, here's the trailer. Beyond the great yet simple premise of the necessity of silence for survival, A Quiet Place worked so well as a story because the film explored the breakdown of communication in a family, not just via the apocalypse they are experiencing. Blame, misunderstanding, anger, and ultimately love—all of these common family themes play a crucial role in the film, giving the story emotional depth that makes any potential loss of a character almost unbearable for the audience to watch. From a writing perspective, this screenplay is an excellent example of how limits (e.g. a nearly complete omission of spoken dialogue) forces writers to find new and creative ways to tell their story on the page. Here is the link to the screenplay, courtesy of Paramount Pictures: Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 22 October, 2018