Page One: “American Psycho” (2000)

Screenplay by Mary Harron, Guinevere Turner, novel by Bret Easton Ellis

The movie version of the opening:

The title sequence does a great job with drips of red liquid — which turns out to be a part of meal preparation — setting the thematic tone for the bloodfest which is to come.

You may read the screenplay here.

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Page One is a daily Go Into The Story series featuring the first page of notable movie scripts from the classic era to contemporary times. Comparing them is an excellent way to study a variety of writing styles and see how professional writers start a story.

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