Surrogates (2009) — Screenplay
A reclusive detective must leave his isolated world to hunt a killer targeting robotic surrogates, uncovering a plot that could topple society's reliance on artificial bodies.
- Written by
- Michael Ferris, John Brancato, Robert Venditti, Brett Weldele
- Genre
- Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
- Studio
- Touchstone Pictures
- Length
- 118 pages
This screenplay offers a compelling study in world-building, constructing a future where humanity's retreat into robotic surrogates feels eerily plausible. The protagonist's arc from reclusive isolation to facing the real world provides a strong emotional core, while the investigative structure weaves personal stakes into a larger conspiracy, keeping the pacing tight.
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