The Incredible Melting Man [The I.M.M.!] (Original screenplay for the 1977 film)

Hollywood: Rosenberg-Gelfman Productions, 1977. Final Shooting script for the 1977 film, here under the working title "The I. M. M.!" Script with copy number "13" in manuscript ink on the title page and annotations in manuscript pencil throughout calling out and detailing the actions of the lead character Steve West, here referred to as "the ghoul."

After a space flight to the rings of Saturn, an astronaut awakens on Earth to find he has mutated into a horribly disfigured, melting man, compelled to absorb the flesh of others. A seminal body horror film and cult classic, with spectacular special make-up effects from Rick Baker.

Shot (truncated) on location in Mount Lee, Los Angeles, and San Fernando, California.

Yellow untitled wrappers. Title page present, noted as Final shooting script, with credits for screenwriter William Sachs. 81 leaves, with last page of text numbered 80. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, with a damp stain to the top right corner, wrapper Very Good plus with some light soiling and splashes, bound with three gold brads.

Arrow 940. Thrower, Nightmare USA. (Inventory #: 155619)