Locke (2013) — Screenplay
A dedicated construction manager must confront the shattering consequences of one impulsive act as he drives through the night, risking his family, career, and identity.
- Written by
- Steven Knight
- Genre
- Drama
- Studio
- A24
- Length
- 81 pages
Locke is a masterclass in sustained tension, unfolding almost entirely within a single car ride. Study its real-time structure, which transforms a simple commute into a gripping psychological thriller, and its dialogue-driven narrative that reveals character through every strained phone call. The script is a lesson in economical storytelling and emotional escalation.
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