The Meg (2018) — Screenplay
A deep-sea rescue pilot must stop a prehistoric 70-foot shark he accidentally unleashed from the Mariana Trench before it reaches crowded beaches.
- Written by
- Dean Georgaris, Jon Hoeber, Erich Hoeber
- Genre
- Horror, Science Fiction, Action
- Length
- 117 pages
This script offers a masterclass in escalating tension, blending horror and action beats to keep readers on edge. Its efficient dialogue and clear protagonist goal—surviving and stopping a primordial threat—show how to maintain momentum across set pieces. Study its pacing and use of confined underwater settings to build dread.
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