Howard the Duck (1986) — Screenplay
A sarcastic humanoid duck is yanked to Earth and must team up with a scientist and a rock singer to halt an alien invasion.
- Written by
- Steve Gerber, Willard Huyck, Gloria Katz, Val Mayerik
- Genre
- Comedy, Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Superhero
- Studio
- Universal Pictures, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Disney
- Length
- 109 pages
This script offers a masterclass in balancing absurdist comedy with high-stakes sci-fi action, a tonal tightrope act that is surprisingly hard to pull off. Study how the dialogue defines each character through sharp, witty banter, and how the world-building drops you into a bizarre premise while keeping the emotional stakes grounded. A fun case study in genre-blending and ensemble dynamics.
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