You're Next (2011) — Screenplay
During a family reunion, masked intruders attack, but one guest's lethal survival skills turn the tables on the killers.
- Written by
- Simon Barrett
- Genre
- Comedy, Horror, Action
- Length
- 97 pages
This script is a masterclass in subverting home-invasion tropes, balancing brutal action with dark comedic beats. Study its efficient setup of a sprawling family dynamic before the violence erupts, and how it escalates tension while planting early clues about the protagonist's hidden past. The dialogue crackles with wit, making the horror feel both visceral and fun.
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