18 Scripts Wannabe Screenwriters Should Read Right Now

9. In Bruges (2008)

The Script: "Guilt-stricken after a job gone wrong, hitman Ray and his partner await orders from their ruthless boss in Bruges, Belgium, the last place in the world Ray wants to be." - IMDb What You'llLearn: Playwright Martin McDonagh crafts what is one of the most impressive modern screenplays with In Bruges, a script proves that you don't need a huge budget to craft a tense and thrilling movie. What's great about this script is the characters - in less than 100 pages, McDonagh introduces us to two hitmen who over the course of the story manage to stay cliche-free. We also learn about them in a way that feels natural - by following them as they explore a new, unfamiliar location, and come to terms with their mistakes. It also happens to be hilarious. Read Martin McDonagh's script for In Bruges here.