Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title Horror Scripts and Ephemera Collection Collection Number SC.2019.04 Extent
4.17 Linear Feet
(3 records center boxes and 4 document cases)
Date 1920-Ongoing Abstract This collection
consists of film, television, theatre, and prose manuscript drafts as well as ephemera and
realia such as posters, promotional items, and memorabilia pertaining to the horror
genre. Language The material in this collection is
in English. Author Ben Rubin Publisher ULS Archives & Special Collections Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System
Archives & Special Collections
Website: library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections
Business Number: 412-648-3232 (Thomas) | 412-648-8190 (Hillman)
Contact Us: www.library.pitt.edu/ask-archivist
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Access Restrictions
Materials in Box 11 are restricted due to fragility and condition issues. A
preservation/access copy is available for any restricted items and is noted at the folder
level.
Accruals
Additions to this collection will be made on an ongoing basis are expected for this
collection through a combination of purchases as well as donations. Donor information will
be noted in the scope and content for individual items.
Acquisition Information
This is a growing collection that consists of materials purchased from rare book and
manuscript dealers as well as through gifts. Specific donation information is noted in the
scope and content notes of the individual items.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in the following series and sub-series:
I. Scripts
II. Promotional Materials
1. Photographs
2. Posters
3. Press Packets
4. Realia
Copyright
The University of Pittsburgh holds the property rights to the material in this collection,
but the copyright may still be held by the original creator/author. Researchers are
therefore advised to follow the regulations set forth in the U.S. Copyright Code when
publishing, quoting, or reproducing material from this collection without the consent of the
creator/author or that go beyond what is allowed by fair use.
Preferred Citation
Horror Scripts and Ephemera Collection, 1920-Ongoing, SC.2019.04, Archives & Special
Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Ben Rubin in January 2021.
Related Materials
George A. Romero Archival Collection, 1962-2017, SC.2019.03, Archives & Special
Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Scope and Contents This collection consists of scripts and ephemera related to literature, film, television,
and theatre productions. Included are various drafts of scripts as well as ephemera and
realia such as posters, promotional items, and memorabilia pertaining to the horror
genre.
Subjects Genres Screenplays Promotional Materials Posters Manuscripts (Documents)
Container List Series I. Scripts , 1920-ongoing
Scope and Contents This series consists of film, television, theatre, and prose draft manuscripts. The
materials are arranged alphabetically by project. The final release title of each item
is used with working or alternate titles listed in [brackets]. Production documents and
material may also be included and are filed with the films to which they pertain.
Alien by Walter Hill and David
Giler , February
1978
Containers box 1 , folder 1
Scope and Contents Revised draft script for the 1979 film directed by Ridley Scott and based on a
screenplay by Dan O'Bannon and a story by O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett.
Alien by Walter Hill and David
Giler , June,
1978
Containers box 1 , folder 2
Scope and Contents Revised final screenplay for the 1979 film directed by Ridley Scott and based on a
screenplay by Dan O'Bannon and a story by O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett. Cover includes
name 'Doug' written in ink.
Aliens by James Cameron , February 26, 1985
Containers box 1 , folder 3
Scope and Contents First draft of screeplay of 1986 film written and directed by James Cameron. Copy
appears to have belonged to special effects designer Colin Cantwell and has his name
written in marker on front wrapper and title page.
The Amityville Horror by Sandor Stern and
Alison Cross , September
29, 1978
Containers box 1 , folder 4
Scope and Contents Revised draft for the 1979 film directed by Stuart Rosenberg and based on the 1977
book by Jay Anson. Screenplay by Sandor Stern, with revisions by Alison Cross.
Contains blue, pink, yellow, and green revision pages throughout dated variously from
September 1 to October 20, 1978.
The Amityville Horror by Sandor Stern and
Alison Cross , September
29, 1978
Containers box 4 , folder 4
Scope and Contents Final copy script for the 1979 film directed by Stuart Rosenberg belonging to script
supervisor Mary Ann Newfield. Contains heavy annotations throughout with shot
breakdowns and direction on verso pages with accompanying script on rectos.
Army of Darkness by Sam Raimi and Ivan
Raimi , February
26, 1991
Containers box 1 , folder 5
Scope and Contents Shooting script for the 1992 film directed by Sam Raimi and third installment in the
Evil Dead franchise. Contains annotations and highlighting throughout
and has name 'Neil' written on cover page.
Attack of the Crab Monsters by Charles B.
Griffith , circa 1957
Containers box 1 , folder 6
Scope and Contents Undated draft script for the 1957 film directed by Roger Corman.
Beetlejuice by Warren Skaaren , August 4,
1986
Containers box 4 , folder 5
Scope and Contents Second draft revised screenplay for the 1988 film directed by Tim Burton. Based on an
original screenplay by Michael McDowell and on a story by McDowell and Larry
Wilson.
Beetlejuice production materials , March -
April 1987
Containers box 4 , folder 6
Scope and Contents Crew contact sheets and cast list for the 1988 film.
Bloody Birthday [Happy Birthday] by Edward Hunt
and Barry Pearson , December
19, 1979
Containers box 4 , folder 7
Scope and Contents Outline and scene rough draft for the 1981 film directed by Edward Hunt and based on
a concept by Max Rosenberg and Dan Blatt. Includes rough draft screenplay for opening
sequence as well as a story outlines for the rest of the film, with brief annotations
and notes. Appears here under the working title "Happy Birthday".
Bolts by David Chaskin , 1987
Containers box 1 , folder 7
Scope and Contents First draft screenplay for an unproduced project. According to Michael Gornick, the
project orginated as a treatment co-authored by George Romero and himself under the
working title 'Lightning'. The project was sold to Laurel Entertainment who contracted
Chaskin to write the full screenplay. Screenplay donated courtesy of Michael
Gornick.
Bram Stoker's Dracula by James V.
Hart , August 22,
1991
Containers box 4 , folder 8
Scope and Contents Draft script for the 1992 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola and adapted from the
1897 novel by Bram Stoker. Script contains a full set of storyboads printed on each
verso page and corresponding script content on recto pages.
Bram Stoker's Dracula revision pages and
production materials , 1991-1992
Containers box 4 , folder 9
Scope and Contents A set of documents that have the name of art department greensman Dan Ondrejko
inscribed on them. Included are revision pages for scenes 103 and 105 dated November
4, 1991; revision pages for scenes 152-154 dated November 18, 1991 which also include
accompanying storyboards printed on verso pages; and a condensed version of the
screenplay titled 'Scenes Remaining to be Shot' dated January 7, 1992. Also includes a
duplicate copy of the November 4 revision pages with the name of art department greens
foreman Kevin Mandan inscribed on it.
The Burning [The Cropsy Maniac] by Peter
Lawrence, Tony Maylam, and Harvey Weinstein , 1980
Containers box 1 , folder 8
Scope and Contents Draft script for the 1981 film directed by Tony Maylam under working title The Cropsy Maniac . A cult classic slasher film loosely based
on an urban legend popularized in summer camps along the Hudson River valley.
Candyman by Bernard Rose , October
15, 1991
Containers box 1 , folder 9
Scope and Contents Revised draft screenplay for the 1992 film directed by Bernard Rose and based on the
1985 short story "The Forbidden" by Clive Barker. Contains pink revision pages and
annotations throughout.
Carrie by D. Lawrence Cohen , circa
1975-1976
Containers box 1 , folder 10
Scope and Contents Undated revised first draft script for the 1976 film directed by Brian de Palma and
based on the 1974 Stephen King novel of the same name.
Carrie by D. Lawrence Cohen , circa
1975-1976
Containers box 1 , folder 11
Scope and Contents Undated revised first draft script for the 1976 film directed by Brian de Palma and
based on the 1974 novel of the same name by Stephen King. Name of casting director
Harriet Helberg on cover.
Carrie by D. Lawrence Cohen , January
20, 1976
Containers box 1 , folder 12
Scope and Contents Second draft script for the 1976 film directed by Brian de Palma and based on the
1974 novel of the same name by Stephen King.
Carrie production materials related to
casting , 1975-1976
Containers box 10 , folder 1
Scope and Contents Materials from casting director Harriet Helberg. Includes headshots, audition notes,
contracts, and correspondence related to the casting of the 1976 film. Most
correspondence and memos are between Helberg and producer Paul Monash. Also includes
list of characters from an unknown film.
Children of the Corn by Stephen
King , circa 1980
Containers box 1 , folder 13
Scope and Contents Second draft of screenplay written by Stephen King and edited by Dennis Etchison.
Script signed by Etchison on cover and contains his pencil and pen edits throughout.
Etchison notes revisions to be uncredited. This screenplay by King, adapted from his
1977 short story of the same name, was not used for the eventual 1984 film directed by
Fritz Kiersch and written by George Goldsmith.
Children of the Corn by Stephen
King , circa 1980
Containers box 1 , folder 14
Scope and Contents Second draft, Revised written by Stephen King. Contains typed revisions by Dennis
Etchison based on his hand-written notes of the second draft. Signed by Etchison on
the cover page. This screenplay by King, adapted from his 1977 short story of the same
name, was not used for the eventual 1984 film directed by Fritz Kiersch and written by
George Goldsmith.
Children of the Corn memoranda and related
materials , 1980-1993
Containers box 1 , folder 15
Scope and Contents Memoranda and other related materials regarding the development of the unused
screenplay Children of the Corn by Stephen King, which
adapted his 1977 short story of the same name. Contains: letter of provenance and
overview of project by Dennis Etchison, dated September 3, 1993; memo from meeting and
script notes sent from Harry Wiland to Dennis Etchison, dated May 30, 1980; memo from
meeting and script notes from Reed Sweeny Reed meeting, dated April 30, 1980;
transcript of interview by Paul R. Gagne titled 'Children of the Corn: production
background interview/article' with Harry Wiland, Joe Masefield, and Stephen King for
April 1980 issue of Cinefantastique .
Chopping Mall [R.O.B.O.T] by Jim Wynorski and
Steve Mitchell , October
15, 1985
Containers box 1 , folder 16
Scope and Contents Final draft script for the 1985 film directed by Jim Wynorski here under the working
title 'R.O.B.O.T'. Copy belonged to actor Dick Morris who played Walter Paisley in the
film; includes Morris' annotations throughout. Colored revision pages throughout dated
October 9, 1985. Pages 92-93 missing from script.
The Crazies [Mad People] by George A.
Romero , October
1971
Containers box 1 , folder 17
Scope and Contents Reconstructed draft script for the 1973 film directed by George A. Romero here under
the working title 'Mad People'. Based on an original script by Paul McCollough.
Screenplay donated courtesy of George Demick.
Creepshow by Stephen King , 1979
Containers box 1 , folder 18
Scope and Contents First draft script for the 1982 anthology film directed by George A. Romero.
Creepshow by Stephen King , 1979
Containers box 1 , folder 19
Scope and Contents First draft script for the 1982 anthology film directed by George A. Romero.
Inscribed by King to "Richard" presumably Richard Rubinstein, producer for the
film.
Creepshow by Stephen King , 1979 [1982]
Containers box 1 , folder 20
Scope and Contents First draft script for the 1982 anthology film directed by George A. Romero. Cover
wrapper notes 'A George A. Romero Film' and attribues copyright to 1982 Laurel Show,
Inc. indicating that this script copy was produced after director George A. Romero and
producer Richard Rubinstein signed onto the film project.
Darkman by Daniel Goldin, Joshua Goldin, Chuck
Pfarrer, Ivan Raimi, and Sam Raimi , March 2,
1989
Containers box 1 , folder 21
Scope and Contents Ninth draft script for the 1990 film directed by Sam Raimi.
Dead of Night by John Baines, Angus MacPhail,
and T.E.B. Clarke , December
8, 1944
Containers box 10 , folder 2
Scope and Contents Draft script for the 1945 anthololgy film directed by Alberto Cavalcanti, Charles
Crichton, Basil Dearden, and Robert Hamer. The film is notable for being produced and
released in the UK during WWII despite a ban on horror film production during the time
in the UK.
The Devil Rides Out by Richard
Matheson , July
1967
Containers box 4 , folder 10
Scope and Contents Final draft script for the 1968 film directed by Terence Fisher and based on the 1934
novel by Dennis Wheatley. Contains heavy annotations throughout and colored revision
pages dated variously from Aug 1 to Sept 5, 1967 concentrated in the middle section of
the script.
Dracula by Garret Ford , circa 1930
Containers box 10 , folder 3
Scope and Contents Draft screenplay for the 1931 film directed by Tod Browning, inspired by the 1897
novel by Bram Stoker and adapted from the 1927 Broadway play written by Hamilton Dean
and John L. Balderston. Also included is an envelope addressed to Tod Browning with
his Malibu address.
Dracula: Prince of Darkness by Jimmy Sangster
[John Samson] , March 4,
1965
Containers box 4 , folder 11
Scope and Contents Shooting script for the 1966 film directed by Terence Fisher. Authorship credited to
John Samson, a pen name of screenwriter Jimmy Sangster. Contains colored revision
pages throughout. Copy belonged to producer Anthony Nelson Key and contains heavy
annotations throughout frequently pertaining to shooting dates and cut scenes.
Edward Scissorhands by Caroline
Thompson , October
21, 1987
Containers box 4 , folder 12
Scope and Contents First draft script for the 1990 film directed by Tim Burton and based on a story
written by Thompson and Burton.
Edward Scissorhands by Caroline Thompson , December
15, 1989
Containers box 4 , folder 13
Scope and Contents Revised draft script for the 1990 film directed by Tim Burton and based on a story
written by Thompson and Burton. Formerly housed in a binder from an unknown crew
member along with the materials in Box 4 Folders 14 and 15.
Edward Scissorhands by Caroline
Thompson , February
22, 1990
Containers box 4 , folder 14
Scope and Contents Revised draft script for the 1990 film directed by Tim Burton and based on a story
written by Thompson and Burton. Printed on blue, green, and pink revision pages with
the blue revision credited to Feb 22. Formerly housed in a binder from an unknown crew
member along with the materials in Box 4 Folders 13 and 15.
Edward Scissorchands production
materials , February -
March, June 1990
Containers box 4 , folder 15
Scope and Contents Various production materials variously dated from February, March, and June 1990.
Includes staff and crew lists; beeper list; memo on script changes; memo with a
missing page 116 from a draft script; preliminary stunt breakdowns; information packet
for Universal Studios; shooting schedule; location list; scene and set breakdowns;
site map; and notepad with scene/site notes. Formerly housed in a binder from an
unknown crew member along with the materials in Box 4 Folders 13 and 14.
The Entity by Frank DeFelitta , September
25, 1978
Containers box 1 , folder 22
Scope and Contents First draft script for the 1982 film directed by Sidney Furie and based on the 1978
novel written by Frank DeFelitta, which was in turn inspired by the alleged 1974
paranormal case of Doris Bither. 132 pages with pages 50, 58, 59, 125, and 126
missing. Includes three loose leaf drafts of epilogue text to appear before or after
credits noting film was inspired by true events. Contains unique opening scene at
amusement park before transitioning to drive-in.
The Entity [Carlotta: A Haunted Lady] by Frank
DeFelitta , circa
1978-80
Containers box 1 , folder 23
Scope and Contents Unenumerated draft script for the 1982 film directed by Sidney Furie and based on the
1978 novel written by Frank DeFelitta, which was in turn inspired by the alleged 1974
paranormal case of Doris Bither. Appears here under the alternate title "Carlotta: A
Haunted Lady". Lists Joe Wizan and Joyce Lukon as producers on title page, neither of
whom would produce final film. Omits opening sequence at amusement park from first
draft and opens at drive-in. 145 pages.
The Entity by Frank DeFelitta , circa
1978-80
Containers box 1 , folder 24
Scope and Contents Unemumerated draft script for the 1982 film directed by Sidney Furie and based on the
1978 novel written by Frank DeFelitta, which was in turn inspired by the alleged 1974
paranormal case of Doris Bither. Lists Joe Wizan and Joyce Lukon as producers on title
page, neither of whom would produce final film. Omits opening sequence at amusement
park from first draft and opens at drive-in. 127 pages.
The Entity by Frank DeFelitta , circa
1978-80
Containers box 1 , folder 25
Scope and Contents Unemumerated draft script for the 1982 film directed by Sidney Furie and based on the
1978 novel written by Frank DeFelitta, which was in turn inspired by the alleged 1974
paranormal case of Doris Bither. Omits opening sequence at amusement park from first
draft and opens at drive-in. 127 pages.
The Entity by Frank DeFelitta , March
1980
Containers box 2 , folder 1
Scope and Contents Third draft script for the 1982 film directed by Sidney Furie and based on the 1978
novel written by Frank DeFelitta, which was in turn inspired by the alleged 1974
paranormal case of Doris Bither. Contains opening scene at a secretarial school. 143
pages plus unpaginated epilogue text.
The Entity by Frank DeFelitta , circa 1980
Containers box 2 , folder 2
Scope and Contents Unenumerated draft script for the 1982 film directed by Sidney Furie and based on the
1978 novel written by Frank DeFelitta, which was in turn inspired by the alleged 1974
paranormal case of Doris Bither. Contains same opening scene at secretarial school as
third draft. 142 pages.
The Entity by Frank DeFelitta , circa
1978-81
Containers box 2 , folder 3
Scope and Contents Unemumerated draft script for the 1982 film directed by Sidney Furie and based on the
1978 novel written by Frank DeFelitta, which was in turn inspired by the alleged 1974
paranormal case of Doris Bither. Opening scene starts off directly at Moran household.
139 pages.
The Exorcist , April 24,
1972
Containers box 4 , folder 16
Scope and Contents Final draft script for the 1973 film directed by William Friedkin. Adapted from the
1971 novel of the same name by William Peter Blatty. Contains annotations and revision
pages dated variously from August 8-15 throughout. Script stamped with name May Callas
who worked in the art department on various films, but appears to have either went
uncredited or ultimately did not work on The Exorcist.
The Fog by John Carpenter and Debra
Hill , February
26, 1979
Containers box 2 , folder 4
Scope and Contents Shooting script for the 1980 film directed by John Carpenter. Copy belonged to actor
James Cannning who played the character Baxter in the film.
Frankenstein by Victor Gialanella , 1979
Containers box 2 , folder 5
Scope and Contents Draft playscript for the Broadway theatre production directed by Thom Moore and based
on the 1818 novel of the same name by Mary Shelley. The play closed after just one
showing at the Palace Theatre on January 4, 1981.
Frankenstein production document , circa
1979-1981
Containers box 2 , folder 6
Scope and Contents Production document accompanying the playscript for Frankenstein
entitled, "Facts and Myths Surrounding Frankenstein." Provides brief overview of the
history of the writing of the novel, it's publication and impact, a history of some
early 19th Century stage adaptations, and the first film adaptations. Also includes a
listing of film adaptations from 1910-1974.
The Funhouse by Larry Block , circa 1980
Containers box 4 , folder 17
Scope and Contents Draft script for the 1981 film directed by Tobe Hooper.
Ghost Story by Larry Cohen , December
3, 1980
Containers box 2 , folder 7
Scope and Contents First draft script for 1981 film directed by John Irvin and based on the 1979 novel
by Peter Straub. Name Clair Mulkey written across front wrapper.
Ghost Warrior [Swordkill] by Tim
Curnen , 1983-1984
Containers box 4 , folder 18
Scope and Contents Draft script for the 1984 film directed by J. Larry Carroll here under an alternate
title "Swordkill". Housed in a black card folder also containing various production
materials including full shooting schedule, storyboards and notes for four scenes, and
shot lists.
Ginger Snaps by Karen Walton , October 1,
1998
Containers box 2 , folder 8
Scope and Contents Fifth draft of 2000 film directed by John Fawcett written by Karen Walton from a
story written by Walton and Fawcett. Includes synopsis and memo from producer Steve
Hoban to Gordon Smith regarding special effects for the film dated April 20 1999.
Gremlins by Chris Columbus , March 29,
1983
Containers box 2 , folder 9
Scope and Contents Revised seventh draft script for the 1984 film directed by Joe Dante. Includes blue
and pink revision pages throughout dated variously from March 16-29 1983.
Gremlins by Chris Columbus , April 11,
1983
Containers box 2 , folder 10
Scope and Contents Eigth draft script for the 1984 film directed by Joe Dante. Incomplete draft missing
last few pages containing final scenes of the film. Copy belonging to cinematographer
John Hora. Also contains set of green revision pages dated 4/20/83 with Hora written
on top of first page and 'GREM00-044) stamped on all pages. Also contains piece of
fabric tape with 'J. Hora' written on it.
Gremlins 2: the New Batch [Monolith] by
Charles S. Haas , February
16, 1989
Containers box 4 , folder 19
Scope and Contents Third draft script for the 1990 film directed by Joe Dante here under the working
title "Monolith". Rainbow revision pages throughout dated variously from March 6 - May
16, 1989.
Halloween by John Carpenter and Debra
Hill , circa 1978
Containers box 2 , folder 11
Scope and Contents Draft script for 1978 film directed by John Carpenter.
Hellraiser by Clive Barker , July 28,
1986
Containers box 4 , folder 20
Scope and Contents Draft script for the 1987 film directed by Clive Barker and based on his 1986 novella
"The Hellbound Heart". Script belonged to actess Ashley Laurence who played Christy in
the film and contains her annotations throughout. Includes pink and blue revision
pages dated Sept 22 and Nov 3, 1986 respectively. Also includes memorandum with script
changes and letter from producer Christopher Figg to Laurence introducing her to
script with note to read for Kristy and arranging a phone call to set up a meeting
with the executive producer.
The Hills Have Eyes [Blood Relations] by Wes
Craven and Peter Locke , 1976
Containers box 2 , folder 12
Scope and Contents Fourth draft script for the 1977 film directed by Wes Craven here under working title
"Blood Relations". Includes credit to Peter Locke who would produce film and play the
character Mercury in the film. Screenplay donated courtesy of Joseph Maddrey.
The Hills Have Eyes Part II [The Night of
Jupiter] by Wes Craven , April 11,
1983
Containers box 2 , folder 13
Scope and Contents First draft script for the 1985 film directed by Wes Craven here with the working
subtitle "The Night of Jupiter". Screenplay donated courtesy of Joseph Maddrey.
The Hills Have Eyes Part II [The Revenge of
Jupiter] by Wes Craven , July 29,
1983
Containers box 2 , folder 14
Scope and Contents Second draft script for the 1985 film directed by Wes Craven here with the working
title "The Revenge of Jupiter". Screenplay donated courtesy of Joseph Maddrey.
The Hills Have Eyes Part II [The Reaper] by
Wes Craven , August 31,
1983
Containers box 2 , folder 15
Scope and Contents Third draft script for the 1985 film directed by Wes Craven here under the working
title "The Reaper". Screenplay donated courtesy of Joseph Maddrey.
Horrors of the Black Museum by Herman Cohen, and
Abel Kandel , September
20, 1958
Containers box 10 , folder 4
Scope and Contents Draft script for the 1959 film directed by Arthur Crabtree. Contains annotations
pertaining to shots and edits.
The Howling by John Sayles , March 4,
1980
Containers box 2 , folder 16
Scope and Contents Final draft script for the 1981 film directed by Joe Dante and based on the 1977
novel by Gary Bradner.
The House on Skull Mountain by Mildred
Pares , April 23,
1973
Containers box 2 , folder 17
Scope and Contents Final draft script for the 1974 film directed by Ron Honthaner. Contains annotations
throughout.
I Was a Teenage Bombshell by Wes
Craven , 1983
Containers box 5 , folder 1
Scope and Contents First draft script for an unproduced film. Based on a story by Randy Rovins and Chuck
Minskoff.
The Ill by George A. Romero and Philip Haydn
Arnold , 2001
Containers box 2 , folder 18
Scope and Contents Draft script for an unproduced project to be directed by George A. Romero. Includes
cover letter dated November 2, 2001 to Orin Woinsky of Artisan Entertainment from
Thierry Cagianut from P-Kino Films following up on a meeting and expressing enthusiasm
for the project and providing casting suggestions for the proposed film.
The Innocents by Truman Capote , February
1961
Containers box 5 , folder 2
Scope and Contents Draft script for the 1961 film directed by Jack Clayton. Based on the 1950 stage
adaptation by William Archibald of the 1898 novella The Turn of
the Screw by Henry James. Includes undated blue colored revision pages
throughout.
It Conquered the World by Charles B. Griffith
and Lou Rusoff , Circa 1956
Containers box 5 , folder 3
Scope and Contents Undated draft script for the 1956 film directed by Roger Corman. Copy belonged to
actor Dick Morris who played Sgt. Neil in the film; contains Morris' annotations
throughout.
Jason X [Evil Gets an Upgrade] by Todd
Farmer , December
23, 1999
Containers box 2 , folder 19
Scope and Contents Draft script for the 2001 film directed by James Isaac. Appears here with the
subtitle "Evil Gets and Upgrade" which was later used as the tagline for the film.
Jaws by Peter Benchley , November
30, 1973
Containers box 2 , folder 20
Scope and Contents Revised second draft screenplay for the 1975 film directed by Steven Spielberg and
based on the 1974 novel by Peter Benchley. The draft here soley credits Benchley as
screenwriter; the eventual film also credits Carl Gottlieb.
Lady Brimstone by William Edwards and Laurence
Schwab , 1970
Containers box 2 , folder 21
Scope and Contents Draft script for the 1970 film directed by Al Wilson. An obscure, potentially lost,
British film.
The Last House on the Left [Sex Crime of the
Century] by Wes Craven [CONSULTATION COPY] , 1971
Containers box 2 , folder 22
Scope and Contents First draft script of the 1972 film directed by Wes Craven here under the working
title 'Sex Crime of the Century'. Annotations throughout.
The Last House on the Left [Sex Crime of the
Century] by Wes Craven [RESTRICTED ARCHIVAL COPY] , 1971
Containers box 11 , folder 1
Scope and Contents First draft script of the 1972 film directed by Wes Craven here under the working
title 'Sex Crime of the Century'. Annotations throughout.
Access Restrictions
Access to Box 11 Folder 1 The Last House on the Left [Sex
Crime of the Century] by Wes Craven, 1971 is restricted. A consultation copy
has been made available in Box 2 Folder 22.
The Last House on the Left [Sex Crime of the
Century] , 1971
The Last House on the Left [Night of
Vengeance] by Wes Craven [CONSULTATION COPY] , 1971
Containers box 2 , folder 23
Scope and Contents Draft script for the 1972 film directed by Wes Craven here under the working title
Night of Vengeance . Used as a shooting script by
Craven and contains heavy annotations throughout. Also includes letter of provenance
from Roy Frumkes.
The Last House on the Left [Night of
Vengeance] by Wes Craven [RESTRICTED ARCHIVAL COPY] , 1971
Containers box 11 , folder 2
Scope and Contents Draft script for the 1972 film directed by Wes Craven here under the working title
Night of Vengeance . Used as a shooting script by
Craven and contains heavy annotations throughout. Also includes letter of provenance
from Roy Frumkes.
Conditions Governing Access
Access to Box 11 Folder 2 The Last House on the Left [Night of
Vengeance] by Wes Craven, 1971 is restricted. A consultation copy has been
made available in Box 2 Folder 23.
Laurel Canyon by Ellen Herman , February
17, 1993
Containers box 5 , folder 5
Scope and Contents Script for the television pilot directed by Wes Craven and based on a story by Craven
and Herman. While the pilot was filmed, the series saw no further development. Script
donated courtesy of Joseph Maddrey.
The Lost Boys by Jeffrey Boam, Jan Fischer,
and James Jeremias , 1986
Containers box 2 , folder 24
Scope and Contents Revised draft script for the 1987 film directed by Joel Schumacher. Draft dated May
19, 1986 with colored revision pages throughout variously dated from May 27-June 16,
1986.
Motel Hell by Robert Jaffe and Steven-Charles
Jaffe , March 1,
1980
Containers box 2 , folder 25
Scope and Contents Revised draft script for the 1980 film directed by Kevin Connor. Draft dated March 1,
1980 with blue and pink revision pages throughout dated variously from March 9-March
30, 1980.
Needful Things by W.D. Richter , September
6, 1992
Containers box 3 , folder 1
Scope and Contents Shooting script for for the 1993 film directed by Fraser C. Heston and based on the
1991 novel by Stephen King. Contains pink, salmon, goldenrod, yellow, green, and blue
revision pages throughout.
Night of the Creeps [Creeps] by Fred
Dekker , July 10,
1985
Containers box 3 , folder 2
Scope and Contents First draft, second revision for 1986 film directed by Fred Dekker under working
title The Creeps .
Nightbreed by Clive Barker , December
1988
Containers box 3 , folder 3
Scope and Contents Second draft script for the 1990 film directed by Clive Barker and based on his 1988
novella "Cabal".
A Nightmare on Elm Street by Wes
Craven , April 10,
1984
Containers box 3 , folder 4
Scope and Contents Draft script for 1984 film directed by Wes Craven. Contains colored revision pages
throughout dated variously from April 30 to May 8, 1984. Contains letter of provenance
from Roy Frumkes.
A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge [A
Nightmare on Elm Street II] by David Chaskin , April 29,
1985
Containers box 3 , folder 5
Scope and Contents Shooting script for the 1985 film direced by Jack Sholder. Presented without
sub-title used in released film and contains rainbow revision pages throughout
variously dated from May 6-July 14, 1985.
Piranha by John Sayles , February
14, 1978
Containers box 3 , folder 6
Scope and Contents Revised shooting script for the 1978 film directed by Joe Dante. Copy stamped with
'From the Library of Bradford Dillman', who played the lead role of character Paul
Grogan. Contains extensive annotations throughout.
Poltergeist by Steven Spielberg, Mark Victor,
and Michael Graise , February
1981
Containers box 3 , folder 7
Scope and Contents First draft of screenplay for 1982 film directed by Tobe Hooper. Credits Steven
Spielberg, Mark Victor, and Michael Graise as screenwriters. Includes green, pink,
yellow, and blue revision pages througout.
Predator [Hunter] by Jim Thomas and John
Thomas , May 27,
1985
Containers box 5 , folder 5
Psycho by Joseph Stefano , November
10, 1959
Containers box 3 , folder 8
Scope and Contents Revised screenplay for the 1960 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and based on the
1959 novel by Robert Bloch. Includes blue, yellow, and pink revision pages dated
November 20, November 23, and December 1 respectively. Contains annotations througout.
Also includes shooting schedule, revisted shooting schedule, and letter of provenance
from Dominic Stefano, son of screenwriter Joseph.
Psycho II by Robert Bloch , circa
1981-82
Containers box 3 , folder 9-10
Scope and Contents Draft manuscript for the 1982 novel Psycho II by
Robert Bloch. A sequel to his 1959 novel Psycho which
was adapted for the screen by Alfred Hitchcock (1960). The sequel novel reflects
Bloch's distaste with the film and the reactions to the character Norman Bates. His
novel was notably not used as the basis for the film sequels. Cover page inscribed by
author. Includes envelope with inscription.
Rawhead Rex by Clive Barker , circa 1985
Containers box 5 , folder 6
Scope and Contents Draft screenplay for the 1986 film directed by George Pavlou and based on the 1985
short story "Rawhead Rex" by Clive Barker.
The Return of the Living Dead by Dan
O'Bannon , June
1983
Containers box 3 , folder 11
Scope and Contents Draft script for the 1985 film directed by Dan O'Bannon. Based on a story by and
screenplay by John Russo, Rudy Ricci, and Russ Streiner.
The Return of the Living Dead by Dan
O'Bannon , October
24, 1983
Containers box 3 , folder 12
Scope and Contents Final shooting script for the 1985 film directed by Dan O'Bannon. Based on a story
and screenplay by John Russo, Rudy Ricci, and Russ Streiner. Title page dates script
to October 24 1983, however, it also includes hand annotation dating of "11/8/83".
Rosemary's Baby by Roman Polanski , July 24,
1967
Containers box 5 , folder 7
Scope and Contents Final draft script for the 1968 film directed by Polanski and adapted from the 1967
novel by Ira Levin. Noted as final draft of the script, but contains scenes cut from
final film.
The Running Man by Steven E. de
Souza , September
29, 1986
Containers box 5 , folder 8
Scope and Contents Revised final draft script for the 1987 film directed by Paul Michael Glaser and
adapted from the 1982 novel by Richard Bachman (Stephen King). Also includes cover
memo from Gary Daigler dated October 3, 1986 noting script noting the scene numbers
where non-dialogue changes were made.
The Sentinel by Michael Winner , April 23,
1976
Containers box 3 , folder 13
Scope and Contents Screenplay for 1977 fim directed by Michael Winner. Screenwriting credited to Michael
Winner and Jeffrey Konvitz, author of the novel from which the film is adapted.
Contains revision pages throughout variously dated between March 8 and April 14,
1976.
Simon: King of the Witches [Simon] by Robert
Phippeny , circa
1970-1971
Containers box 3 , folder 14
Scope and Contents Draft script for the 1971 film directed by Bruce Kessler. Here under working title
'Simon'. Title page is torn with top half missing.
Simon: King of the Witches [Simon] by Robert
Phippeny , circa
1970-1971
Containers box 3 , folder 15
Scope and Contents Draft script for the 1971 film directed by Bruce Kessler. Here under working title
'Simon'. Has name Joe Marquette inscribed at top of cover page with name Serge
Haiguere crossed out.
Someone's Watching Me [High-Rise] by John
Carpenter , February
13, 1978
Containers box 3 , folder 16
Scope and Contents Final shooting script for the 1978 made for TV film directed by John Carpenter here
under the working title 'High-Rise'. Contains blue revision pages throughout dated
"Feb 23 1978".
Sssssss by Hal Dresner , October 3,
1972
Containers box 5 , folder 9
Scope and Contents Second draft screenplay for the 1973 film directed by Bernard L. Kowalski. Credited
to writer Hal Dresner and story by Dan Striepeke, who would serve as producer on the
film. Contains pink revisions pages throughout dated 10/13/72. Contains ink
annotations on cover listing producer and diretor and referring suggestions to Bob La
Sanka as well as a note "start: around Nov 13".
The Stepford Wives by William
Golding , March 27,
1974
Containers box 5 , folder 10
Scope and Contents Shooting script for the 1975 film directed by Bryan Forbes and adapted from the 1972
novel of the same name by Ira Levin.
Surgikill by Andy Milligan , circa 1980s
Containers box 3 , folder 17
Scope and Contents Draft script for the 1989 film directed by Andy Milligan. Contains heavy annotations
throughout. Includes 1 photograph from set of film.
Tales from the Crypt by Milton
Subotsky , circa 1971
Containers box 3 , folder 18
Scope and Contents Draft script for the 1972 anthology film directed by Freddie Francis and inspired by
the EC Comics of the same name.
Terror Train [Train to Terror] , November
2, 1979
Containers box 3 , folder 19
Scope and Contents Draft script for the 1980 film directed by Roger Spottiswoode here under the working
title Train to Terror .
The Thing by Bill Lancaster , March 4,
1981
Containers box 3 , folder 20
Scope and Contents Second draft screenplay for the 1982 film directed by John Carpenter. Based on the
1938 novella "Who Goes There?" by John W. Campbell, Jr., credited here to his
pseudonym Don A. Stuart under which he originally published the work. Name of
uncredited special effects designer Jack Rush noted on front cover. Contains
highlighting and annotations throughout.
Twice Told Tales [The Corpse Makers] by Robert
E. Kent , September
21, 1962
Containers box 3 , folder 21
Scope and Contents Draft screenplay for the 1963 anthology film directed by Sidney Salkow under the
working title The Corpse Makers . Contains three
segments based on stories by Nathanel Hawthorne:"Dr. Heidegger's Experiement" (1837),
"Rappaccini's Daughter" (1844), and "The House of the Seven Gables" (1851). Only "Dr.
Heidegger's Experiment" appeared in Hawthorne's short story collection also titled
Twice Told Tales (1837).
Twilight Adventure by Veda Nayak and Wes
Craven , August
1984
Containers box 3 , folder 22
Scope and Contents Revised draft script for an unproduced film.
The Undead [The Hypnosis of Diana Lane] by
Charles B. Griffith and Mark Hanna , Circa 1957
Containers box 4 , folder 1
Scope and Contents Undated draft script for the 1957 film directed by Roger Corman here under the
working title 'The Hypnosis of Diana Lane'. Copy belonged to actor Dick Morris who
played The Leper in the film; contains Morris' annotations throughout. Script is
missing pages 81 and 93.
The Vampire Lovers by Tudor Gates , December
15, 1969
Containers box 5 , folder 11
The Wicker Man by Robin Hardy , September
1973
Containers box 10 , folder 5
Scope and Contents Post production script for the 1973 film directed by Robin Hardy.
The Wolf Man by Curt Siodmak [CONSULTATION
COPY] , October 9,
1941
Containers box 4 , folder 2
Scope and Contents Draft script for the 1941 film directed by George Waggner. Copy belonged to director
with "G. Waggner" stamped on front cover.
The Wolf Man by Curt Siodmak [RESTRICTED
ARCHIVAL COPY] , October 9,
1941
Containers box 11 , folder 3
Scope and Contents Draft script for the 1941 film directed by George Waggner. Copy belonged to director
with "G. Waggner" stamped on front cover.
Conditions Governing Access
Access to Box 11 Folder 3 The Wolf Man by Curt Siodmak,
1941 is restricted. A consultation copy has been made available in Box 4
Folder 2.
The Wolf Man by Curt Siodmak , December
5, 1941
Containers box 4 , folder 3
Scope and Contents Film treatment for the 1941 film directed by George Waggner. Includes a tagline "With
Lon Chaney and an All Star Cast"; all pages stamped with 'Contract File Copy'.
Series II. Promotional Materials , 1920-ongoing
Scope and Contents This series consists of various promotional materials including press booklets, poster,
photographs and production stills, and realia. Materials are arranged alphabetically by
project release title.
Subseries 1. Photographs , 1920-ongoing
Bloodthirsty Butchers production
stills , 1969
Containers box 7 , folder 1 Extent 8
Photographic Prints
Scope and Contents Eight production stills from the 1970 film directed by Andy Milligan.
Bram Stoker's Dracula production
still , 1992
Containers box 7 , folder 2 Extent 1
Photographic Prints
Scope and Contents One production still for the 1992 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Donated
courtesy of Colin Corcoran.
Creature from the Black Lagoon production
stills , 1954
Containers box 7 , folder 3 Extent 2
Photographic Prints
Scope and Contents Two production stills for the 1954 film directed by Jack Arnold. One still includes
a later copyright notice date of 1981.
Dawn of the Dead production and behind the
scenes photographic slides , 1977-1978
Containers box 7 , folder 4 Extent 34
Photographic Slides
Scope and Contents Thirty four photographic slides for the 1978 film directed by George A. Romero.
Photographs taken by John Rice in winter 1977-1978. Donated courtesy of Brian
Rose.
Dawn of the Dead behind the scenes
photographs , 1977-1978
Containers box 7 , folder 5 Extent 55
Photographic Prints
Scope and Contents Fifty five behind the scenes photographs for the 1978 film directed by George A.
Romero. Photographs taken by Diane Donati. Donated courtesy of Brian Rose.
Dawn of the Dead production
still , 1978
Containers box 7 , folder 6 Extent 1
Photographic Prints
Scope and Contents One reference photographic still for the UK release of the 1978 film directed by
George A. Romero. Includes mimeo snipe with production information and UK
rating.
Dead Ringers production stills , 1988
Containers box 7 , folder 7 Extent 3
Photographic Prints
Scope and Contents Three production stills from the 1988 film directed by David Cronenberg. Donated
courtesy of Colin Corcoran.
The Entity production stills , 1981
Containers box 7 , folder 8 Extent 8
Photographic Prints
Scope and Contents Eight color production stills from the 1982 film directed by Sidney Furie.
The Evil Dead production still , 1981
Containers box 7 , folder 9 Extent 1
Photographic Prints
Scope and Contents One oversize production still from the 1981 film directed by Sam Raimi.
The Howling production stills , 1980
Containers box 7 , folder 10 Extent 8
Photographic Prints
Scope and Contents Eight production stills from the 1981 film directed by Joe Dante.
Martin production stills , 1976
Containers box 7 , folder 11 Extent 2
Photographic Prints
Scope and Contents Two production stills from the 1976 film directed by George A. Romero.
Night of the Living Dead production
still , 1968
Containers box 7 , folder 12 Extent 1
Photographic Prints
Scope and Contents One production still for the 1968 film directed by George A. Romero.
The Phantom of the Opera production
still , 1925
Containers box 7 , folder 14 Extent 1
Photographic Prints
Scope and Contents One production still for the 1925 film directed by Rupert Julien.
The Wolf Man production still , 1941
Containers box 7 , folder 15 Extent 1
Photographic Prints
Scope and Contents One production still for the 1941 film directed by George Waggner.
Subseries 2. Posters , 1920-ongoing
Blood Diner [Il Ristorante All'Angolo] film
poster, Italian , 1987
Containers map-case 34-4 , folder 1
Scope and Contents Italian version poster for the 1987 film directed by Jackie Kong. Intended as an
unofficial sequel to the 1963 film Blood Feast by Herschell Gordon
Lewis. Poster is inscribed by the director: "To my friend Heidi X Jackie Kong".
Poster donated courtesy of Heidi Honeycutt.
Humanoids from the Deep theatrical
poster , 1980
Containers map-case 34-4 , folder 2
Scope and Contents Film poster for the 1980 film directed by Barbara Peeters and Jimmy T. Murakami
(uncredited). Donated courtesy of Heidi Honeycutt.
Near Dark theatrical poster , 1987
Containers map-case 34-4 , folder 3
Scope and Contents Poster for the film directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Donated courtesy of Heidi
Honeycutt.
Subseries 3. Press Booklets , 1920-ongoing
Army of Darkness , 1992
Containers box 8 , folder 1
Scope and Contents Press packet for the 1992 film directed by Sam Raimi and third installment of his
Evil Dead franchise. UK edition press packet includes mini
promotional poster, 3 black and white photo stills, and booklet containing
production notes. Donated courtesy of Colin Corcoran.
Bats , 1999
Containers box 8 , folder 2
Scope and Contents Production notes from the UK press packet for the 1999 film directed by Louis
Morneau. Donated courtesy of Colin Corcoran.
The Blair Witch Project , 1999
Containers box 8 , folder 3
Scope and Contents Press kit for the 1999 film directed by Eduardo Sanchez and Daniel Myrick. UK issue
press kit includes folder with production notes, 2 black and white photographs, and
2 press clippings (one from Telegraph Magazine and one from Sunday Express
newspaper). Donated courtesy of Colin Corcoran.
Dawn of the Dead [Zombies] , 1978
Containers box 8 , folder 4
Scope and Contents UK issued press packet wtih production notes for the 1978 film directed by George
A. Romero. Donated courtesy of Colin Corcoran.
Day of the Dead (UK) , 1985
Containers box 8 , folder 5
Scope and Contents UK issued press booklet with production notes for the 1985 film directed by George
A. Romero. Donated courtesy of Colin Corcoran.
Day of the Dead (US) , 1985
Containers box 8 , folder 6
Scope and Contents US issued press kit for the 1985 film directed by George A. Romero. Press kit
includes folder, booklet with production notes, and 10 black and white photographs.
Donated courtesy of Marc Walkow. Also includes 2 pages of correspondence to Walkow
from Laurel Entertainment regarding a potential interview.
Land of the Dead , 2005
Containers box 8 , folder 7
Scope and Contents US issued press packet for the 2005 film directed by George A. Romero. Includes
folder, booklet with production notes, and CD with 27 color photographs. Donated
courtesy of Marc Walkow.
Night of the Living Dead , 1990
Containers box 8 , folder 8
Scope and Contents Press packet for the 1990 remake of Night of the Living Dead,
written by George A. Romero and directed by Tom Savini. UK press packet with
prodution notes. Donated courtesy of Colin Corcoran.
Nightbreed , 1990
Containers box 8 , folder 9
Scope and Contents Press kit for the 1990 film Nightbreed written and directed by Clive Barker, based
on his novella Cabal. Press packet contain folder, 2 miniposters with production
information, and 1 black and white photograph. Donated courtesy of Colin
Corcoran.
Return of the Living Dead Part
II , 1988
Containers box 8 , folder 10
Scope and Contents Press kit for the 1988 film Return of the Living Dead Part II written and directed
by Ken Wiederhorn. UK press packet includes folder, booklet with prodcution notes
and annotations, and 1 black and white photograph. Donated courtesy of Colin
Corcoran.
Seven , 1995
Containers box 8 , folder 11
Scope and Contents Press kit for the 1995 film Seven directed by David Fincher. UK press packet that
includes folder, press release, packet of photocopied press clippings from magazines
and newspapers, 5 black and white photographs, VHS box art, and production notes
booklet. Donated courtesy of Colin Corcoran.
Tales from the Darkside: the
Movie , 1991
Containers box 8 , folder 12
Scope and Contents Press kit for 1991 film Tales from the Darkside directed by John Harrision. UK
press packet includes production notes booklet and 4 black and white photographs.
Donated courtesy of Colin Corcoran.
Subseries 4. Realia , 1920-ongoing
Promotional Realia from the Broadway production of Frankenstein , 1981
Containers box 9 , folder 1
Ticket to premiere at the Palace Theatre , January 4, 1981
Containers box 9 , folder 1 box 9 , folder 1 , item 1
Playbills for the show at the Palace Theatre (2 copies) , December
1980
Containers box 9 , folder 1 box 9 , folder 1 , item 2-3
Invitation cards to the opening night after party (3 copies) , January 4, 1981
Containers box 9 , folder 1 box 9 , folder 1 , item 4-6
Souvenir gift bags (2) , 1981
Containers box 9 , folder 1 box 9 , folder 1 , item 7-8
Souvenir mini-flashlights (4) , 1981
Containers box 9 , folder 1 box 9 , folder 1 , item 9-12
Souvenir buttons (7) , 1981
Containers box 9 , folder 1 box 9 , folder 1 , item 13-19
Promotional Realia from the Severin Films DVD Box Set of Andy Milligan
films , circa
2021
Containers box 9 , folder 2
Pin featuring likeness of Andy Milligan , circa
2021
Containers box 9 , folder 2 box 9 , folder 2 , item 1
Magnet depicting facade of the Apollo Theatre with marquee advertising
Milligan films , circa
2021
Containers box 9 , folder 2 box 9 , folder 2 , item 2
Set of stickers depicting film posters for Bloodthirsty Butchers, The Man with 2 Heads, The Rats are Coming! The
Werewolves are Here!, Torture Dungeon , circa
2021
Containers box 9 , folder 2 box 9 , folder 2 , item 3-6
Hellraiser prop bracelet , circa
1987
Scope and Contents Prop bracelet worn by actress Ashley Laurence who played Kristy in the 1987
film.
Hellraiser cenobite peeps , unknown
Scope and Contents Package of bunny shaped peeps candy with four of the candies custom painted to
resemble the cenobite creatures from the film. Origin and artist unknown. Presumably
belonged to actress Ashley Laurence who played the character Kristy at one time as
peeps came with script and prop that belonged to her.