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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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