Page One: “Twilight” (2008)

Screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg, novel by Stephenie Meyer

The movie version of the opening:

The prospect of a character’s death is a good way to grab a reader’s attention on Page One. Compare to this:

What are some other examples of movies which begin with the prospect of death?

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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