Nightcrawler (2014) — Screenplay
A desperate unemployed man in Los Angeles seizes a violent opportunity in crime journalism, becoming a ruthless participant in the stories he films to achieve fame and success.
- Written by
- Dan Gilroy
- Genre
- Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Length
- 100 pages
Dan Gilroy's taut thriller offers a masterclass in building an unsettling protagonist whose relentless drive is both compelling and repellent. Study its sharp, economical dialogue and its precise escalation of tension, which keeps the audience riveted while exploring the murky ethics of ambition and media.
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