The Beguiled (2017) — Screenplay
During the Civil War, a wounded Union soldier hides at a Southern girls' school, where his presence ignites dangerous desires and deadly rivalries among the women.
- Written by
- Irene Kamp, Albert Maltz, Sofia Coppola
- Genre
- Drama, Thriller
- Length
- 112 pages
This tight, atmospheric thriller offers a masterclass in building tension through confined settings and restrained dialogue. Study how Coppola creates a simmering, claustrophobic world where every glance and gesture carries weight, and how the ensemble cast's shifting allegiances drive a slow-burn character arc toward an unsettling climax.
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