What Dreams May Come (1998) — Screenplay
A man who has died discovers his wife is in hell after her suicide, so he risks eternal damnation to save her soul.
- Written by
- Ronald Bass, Richard Matheson
- Genre
- Drama, Romance, Fantasy
- Length
- 119 pages
Bass and Matheson craft a visually rich afterlife that feels both fantastical and deeply personal, inviting readers to study how world-building can reflect emotional states. The script’s structure—moving from serene discovery to desperate quest—offers a clear model for escalating stakes while keeping the romance at the core.
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