Dredd (2012) — Screenplay
In a dystopian future, Judge Dredd must battle a ruthless drug lord and her lethal new narcotic to survive a 200-story slum and deliver justice.
- Written by
- Alex Garland
- Genre
- Science Fiction, Action, Crime
- Length
- 111 pages
This script offers a masterclass in tight, efficient world-building, establishing a grim future with minimal exposition. Its relentless pacing and claustrophobic single-location setting create sustained tension, while Dredd's stoic character arc against a memorable villain provides a compelling study in stark, functional dialogue and visual storytelling.
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