Total Recall (1990) — Screenplay
A construction worker with implanted memories races to Mars to uncover his true identity and stop a conspiracy that threatens the entire planet.
- Written by
- Ronald Shusett, Dan O'Bannon, Gary Goldman, Philip K. Dick
- Genre
- Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
- Length
- 135 pages
This script is a masterclass in building a paranoid, twist-driven narrative from a single, high-concept premise. The structure expertly layers false realities and reveals, keeping the reader disoriented and engaged. Its world-building and pacing set a benchmark for blockbuster sci-fi, and the dialogue crackles with a distinct Philip K. Dick-inspired unease.
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