Coraline (2009) — Screenplay
An adventurous 11-year-old discovers a perfect parallel home, but its loving parents harbor dark secrets that trap her.
- Written by
- Henry Selick, Neil Gaiman
- Genre
- Drama, Fantasy, Thriller, Animation
- Studio
- Focus Features
- Length
- 115 pages
Study Selick and Gaiman's adaptation for its masterful tonal balance, blending whimsical fantasy with creeping dread. The script's precise world-building and vivid character contrasts—between the dreary real world and the seductive other—offer a clear lesson in constructing believable, emotionally resonant alternate realities. Its efficient setup in Act One hooks readers immediately.
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