Strange Days (1995) — Screenplay
In 1999 Los Angeles, ex-cop Lenny Nero peddles illegal memory discs, but when he receives one containing a brutal murder, he must unravel the crime while evading the killer.
- Written by
- James Cameron, Jay Cocks
- Genre
- Drama, Action, Crime
- Length
- 141 pages
This screenplay offers a masterclass in building a dense, tactile world through sensory detail and gritty dialogue. The structure cleverly weaves a detective narrative with speculative technology, making the moral dilemmas feel urgent. Study how Cameron and Cocks use POV shifts to amplify tension and moral complexity.
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