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Death Becomes Her (1992) — Screenplay

A scorned woman returns to steal back her former fiancé, but a magical elixir turns their lethal rivalry into an immortal nightmare.

Written by
David Koepp, Martin Donovan
Genre
Comedy, Romance, Horror, Fantasy
Studio
Universal Pictures
Length
154 pages

This script is a masterclass in balancing campy horror with razor-sharp comedy, making tonal shifts look effortless. Study how Koepp and Donovan use escalating absurdity to keep the rivalry between Madeline and Helen fresh, while Ernest's hapless charm grounds the chaos. The potion's reveal is a lesson in controlled world-building.

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