Ghost (1990) — Screenplay
A murdered banker returns as a ghost to warn his lover of betrayal and save her from his killer, aided by a reluctant psychic.
- Written by
- Bruce Joel Rubin
- Genre
- Drama, Romance, Fantasy
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Length
- 124 pages
This script pairs a high-concept supernatural premise with a grounded, emotional core, making it a masterclass in blending genre elements. Study its tight three-act structure and how it uses dialogue to balance humor and pathos, especially in the dynamic between the ghostly hero and the cynical psychic. The world-building is subtle yet effective, creating rules for the afterlife that serve the story.
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