War of the Worlds (2005) — Screenplay
A divorced dockworker must protect his estranged children from an alien invasion that erupts during their weekend visit.
- Written by
- David Koepp, Josh Friedman
- Genre
- Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks
- Length
- 132 pages
Koepp and Friedman's adaptation turns a family drama into a survival thriller, using the fractured Ferrier clan to heighten the terror of an alien apocalypse. Study how the script sustains tension through intimate POV and relentless pacing, making the extraordinary feel grounded and immediate.
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