Joseph Stefano – Scripts on Screen

Psycho IV: The Beginning Script

celluloid — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 21:22:21 +0000

Year:1990

Director:Mick Garris

Written by:Robert Bloch (Characters), Joseph Stefano (Writer)

Script Synopsis:Norman Bates is again released from the mental hospital he was placed in at the end of Psycho III after serving another few years and is apparently rehabiliated for the second time. Norman is now married to a young nurse named Connie and is expecting a child. However, Norman fears that the child will inherit his mental illness. Meanwhile, Fran Ambrose is a radio talk show host who is discussing the topic of matricide with guest Dr. Richmond, Norman's former psychologist. The radio station receives a call from Norman, who uses the alias "Ed" to tell his story.

Psycho IV: The Beginning Script Resources:

Psycho IV: The Beginning Script PDF at Script Fly ($)
Psycho IV: The Beginning Transcript at scripts.com

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.

Other Links:

Psycho IV: The Beginning ( tt0102724 ) at IMDb
Psycho IV: The Beginning ( 40377 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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The Kindred Script

celluloid — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 23:05:13 +0000

Year:1987

Director:Stephen Carpenter, Jeffrey Obrow

Written by:Jeffrey Obrow (Writer), Stephen Carpenter (Writer), John Penney (Writer), Earl Ghaffari (Writer), Joseph Stefano (Writer)

Script Synopsis:Amanda's deathbed request to her son, John, was for him to destroy all the lab notes etc. from her last experiment. She also blurts out he had a brother. At the funeral John meets Melissa, who claims to be his mothers biggest fan. Together with some of John's friends they go to Amanda's house, but none are prepared for what they find there.

The Kindred Script Resources:

The Kindred Script PDF - 3/13/86 3RD DRAFT at Script City ($)
The Kindred Script PDF at Script Fly ($)

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.

Other Links:

The Kindred ( tt0091343 ) at IMDb
The Kindred ( 48660 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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Two Bits Script

celluloid — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 15:35:47 +0000

Year:1995

Director:James Foley

Written by:Joseph Stefano (Writer)

Script Synopsis:It's a hot summer day in 1933 in South Philly, where 12-year old Gennaro lives with his widowed mom and his ailing grandpa, who sits outside holding tight to his last quarter, which he's promised to Gennaro and which Gennaro would like to have to buy a ticket to the plush new movie theater. But grandpa's not ready to pass on the quarter or pass on to his final reward: he has some unfinished business with a woman from his past, and he enlists Gennaro to act as his emissary.

Two Bits Script Resources:

Two Bits Script PDF at Script Fly ($)
Two Bits Script PDF - NO DRAFT DATE at Script City ($)
Two Bits Transcript at subslikescript.com

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.

Other Links:

Two Bits ( tt0114753 ) at IMDb
Two Bits ( 40628 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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Psycho

celluloid — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:44:01 +0000

Year:1960

Director:Alfred Hitchcock

Written by:Robert Bloch (Author), Joseph Stefano (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother. The place seems quirky, but fine… until Marion decides to take a shower.

Psycho Script Resources:

Psycho Script PDF at Script Slug
Psycho Script - December 1, 1959 revised draft at The Daily Script
Psycho Script at aellea.com
Psycho Script - Revised December 1, 1959 at Screenplays For You
Psycho Script at The Daily Script
Psycho Script - 1959-12 Draft at IMSDb
Psycho Script at Hitchcock Wiki
Psycho Script PDF - NO DRAFT DATE at Script City ($)
Psycho Script PDF at Script Fly ($)
Psycho Transcript at archive.org

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.

Other Links:

Psycho ( tt0054215 ) at IMDb
Psycho ( 539 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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