Anthony Perkins PSYCHO III Original screenplay for the 1986 film 1985 #152203

  

Psycho III (Original screenplay for the 1986 film). Author: Anthony Perkins (director, starring); Charles Edward Pogue (screenwriter); Diana Scarwid, Jeff Fahey, Roberta Maxwell (starring) Title: Psycho III (Original screenplay for the 1986 film) Publication: Universal City: Universal City Studios, 1985. Description: Second Draft script for the 1986 film, belonging to uncredited crew member "K Harmen, " with a manuscript annotation of their name in manuscript ink at the top of front wrapper and annotations in red manuscript pencil on several pages.

An often maligned, yet ambitious and impressive directorial debut from Anthony Perkins, heavily inspired by the Coen Brothers' 1984 film "Blood Simple, " and incorporating just enough of a 1980s "Slasher" influence to maintain a place in this lively franchise. The third sequel to Alfred Hitchcock's 1962 masterpiece "Psycho, " preceded by the 1983 film "Psycho II, " directed by Richard Franklin and starring Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, and Meg Tilly. Gray titled wrappers, noted as SECOND DRAFT on the front wrapper, dated April 25, 1985. Title page present, dated April 25, 1985, noted as Second Draft, with credits for screenwriter Charles Edward Pogue.

150 leaves, with last page of text numbered 149. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, bound with three gold brads. Subject: 1980s Cinema, Film Scripts, Film Series, Horror, Mystery and Crime. Royal Books is located in the midtown area of Baltimore, Maryland. Since 1996, we have specialized in rare books and paper relating to twentieth century literature, genre fiction, the arts, and popular culture, with a particular emphasis on cinema.

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