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BRIDE OF LEPRECHAUN script analysis

BRIDE OF LEPRECHAUN script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

A vengeful leprechaun resurfaces after a millennium to claim a bride, targeting the innocent Bridget while paranormal tour guide Cody scrambles to save her. Alongside his reluctant sidekick Morty, Cody navigates supernatural horrors and personal doubts, culminating in a daring rescue deep within the leprechaun’s lair. Themes of love, redemption, and facing one’s fears drive the action forward.

80 Save the Cat fit score 42% analysis confidence / 71 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

50%

Introduces the Leprechaun’s dark world and his deadly bride ritual on Irish soil.

Scream as you may, scream as you might, if you try to escape, you'll be dead on this...
2

Theme Stated

Scene 5 / Page 2 / 5% target

37%

Cody’s promise to Bridget hints at risk versus reward and faith in love as a tour guide.

Trust me, this tour is incredible. You won't believe your eyes.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 2-9 / Pages 1-4 / 10% target

45%

We see the leprechaun’s rules, Cody’s daily life running paranormal tours, and his unrequited feelings for Bridget.

4

Catalyst

Scene 11 / Page 4 / 12% target

48%

The Leprechaun returns to the mortal world, setting the hunt in motion.

5

Debate

Scenes 12-13 / Pages 5-6 / 20% target

44%

Cody wrestles with confessing to Bridget and loses her to Ian, doubting his own worth.

Listen, Bridget, I'm really sorry, but I promise I'll make it up to you.
6

Break into Two

Scene 17 / Page 7 / 25% target

42%

The Leprechaun’s magic attack in public escalates to a personal threat, shifting Cody into action.

Spin, spin, me little guide, point the way to me fresh young bride.
7

B Story

Scene 18 / Page 7 / 30% target

41%

Cody confides in Morty about his broken heart, solidifying their bond.

Thirty-one minutes. It's free!
8

Fun and Games

Scenes 19-24 / Pages 8-11 / 40% target

43%

A string of grisly confrontations as the Leprechaun picks off suitors and Cody learns more about the threat.

9

Midpoint

Scene 25 / Page 11 / 50% target

46%

Bridget is kidnapped—stakes go from warning signs to full personal loss for Cody.

A thousand years ago, a man stopped me from taking me bride. I'll not let it happen again.
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scenes 33-35 / Pages 15-16 / 65% target

40%

Detectives suspect Cody, the Leprechaun searches for the coin, and Cody prepares to fight back.

A leprechaun did it.
11

All Is Lost

Scene 54 / Page 22 / 75% target

47%

Morty dies trying to use his wishes—Cody’s last ally is gone.

Morty!! Don't do it! Let me out!
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 55 / Page 23 / 80% target

49%

Cody finds Morty dead, overwhelmed by guilt and despair.

Morty! Come on, man! Why'd you do it? No. Don't die. Morty!! NOOO!
13

Break into Three

Scene 59 / Page 24 / 85% target

45%

With nothing left to lose, Cody steels himself and enters the Leprechaun’s lair to rescue Bridget.

14

Finale

Scenes 60-69 / Pages 24-29 / 95% target

44%

Cody and Bridget evade traps, confront the Leprechaun in a final showdown, and break the looping maze to defeat him.

Bridget! Are you all right?! What has he done to you?!
15

Final Image

Scene 71 / Page 30 / 99% target

48%

Dawn breaks as Cody and Bridget emerge from the ruins, alive and united.