Ex Machina (2014) — Screenplay
A young coder wins a retreat with a reclusive CEO, only to discover he must test the world's first sentient AI, a beautiful robot, in a dangerous game of trust.
- Written by
- Alex Garland
- Genre
- Drama, Science Fiction
- Studio
- A24
- Length
- 115 pages
Screenwriters should study this for its tight, three-character structure that builds tension through dialogue and confined spaces. The film masterfully uses point of view to keep the audience guessing about who is truly in control, creating a slow-burn psychological thriller that feels both intimate and expansive.
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