Page One: ‘Panic Room’ (2002)

Written by David Koepp

I can’t find the opening sequence, but check out this continuous take:

By the way, Panic Room was a spec script which sold for a reported $4M. You read that right. Four. Million. Probably a good idea to read the script, don’t you think?

You may download 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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