“Unveiling the Hidden Gem: Could This Underrated Screenplay Redefine 2024’s Cinematic Landscape?”
The reason this deeper knowledge is important is because it establishes the writers are committed to going beyond a surface-level thriller. They’ve done that extra research which will allow them to make this just as much of a mental exercise as a thrilling one. Which is what happens. The girls are forced to defend their religion, which takes us even deeper into the themes of the story, which amount to faith and trust in one’s religion.
Most of the scripts I read don’t do that second part. The writers would not have done extensive research on Mormonism. They wouldn’t be able to write about it specifically. Instead, they’d focus on the fun stuff, like, what’s Mr. Reed going to do next? Don’t get me wrong. That stuff will still work. But when you bring in specificity and detail, it supercharges the dramatic elements of the story.
