Page One: ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ (2006)

Written by Guillermo del Toro

The movie version of the scene:

Beat for beat exactly as scripted. Such a wonderful movie. Suggestion: Read the script while watching the movie.

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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