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BLOODSHOT script analysis

BLOODSHOT script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Ray Garrison, a Navy SEAL turned super-soldier called Bloodshot, infiltrates enemy camps and is resurrected by a secret program after his wife’s murder. He struggles with memory loss, uncovers the conspiracy behind his missions, and reunites with his wife’s simulated memory to find the strength to break free and confront those controlling him.

70 Save the Cat fit score 18% analysis confidence / 51 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / 1% target

30%

Introduces Garrison’s lethal skills on a high-stakes rescue mission in the Andes, setting the tone.

Mind pointing that somewhere else? Rather not die by pot-hole.
2

Theme Stated

Scene 5 / 5% target

25%

Garrison and Gina discuss their future, hinting at love as both strength and vulnerability.

3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-5 / 10% target

30%

Shows Garrison’s world, his bond with Gina, and establishes his skill and normal life.

4

Catalyst

Scene 7 / 12% target

40%

Garrison wakes to find Gina missing and is attacked by mercenaries, igniting the central conflict.

5

Debate

Scene 9 / 20% target

35%

Awakening in the lab, Garrison grapples with his resurrection and lost identity.

How are you feeling?
6

Break into Two

Scene 10 / 25% target

40%

He enters the new world of the Shed, starting training as Bloodshot.

Don’t have to see you to kill you.
7

B Story

Scene 14 / 30% target

30%

His bond with KP hints at human connection and memory recovery.

Maybe... maybe something will jog your memory. Just don’t tell anyone I gave this to you.
8

Fun and Games

Scenes 11-15 / 40% target

35%

Training sequences and his hunt for Martin Axe showcase his enhanced abilities.

Martin Axe. Found you.
9

Midpoint

Scene 17 / 50% target

45%

Garrison assaults the freighter to kill his wife’s murderer, raising the stakes.

You murdered my wife.
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 19 / 65% target

40%

An EMP is triggered, cutting off Bloodshot and leaving him vulnerable.

An EMP has been triggered -- you have ten seconds to get clear!
11

All Is Lost

Scene 21 / 75% target

35%

Bloodshot lies dying on a rooftop with systems failing after the EMP.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 24 / 80% target

30%

He wakes in a dream-like state questioning reality and his purpose.

13

Break into Three

Scene 42 / 85% target

45%

Reuniting with Gina, who reveals he died years ago, gives him clarity to fight back.

Ray... You died five years ago.
14

Finale

Scene 51 / 95% target

40%

Bloodshot confronts Kozol, fully embracing his agency to challenge the true puppet-master.

You could’ve fought back a little.
15

Final Image

Scene 47 / 99% target

25%

Garrison and Gina share a moment in simulated memory, bookending the emotional core established at the start.