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Casper script analysis

Casper script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

The story follows three mischievous ghosts of Whipstaff Manor who meet the living Dr. Harvey and his daughter Kat. As Casper befriends Kat, the ghosts face rival treasure hunters and must rally to save their home and their new friends. Ultimately, they overcome danger, restore Dr. Harvey to life, and celebrate together.

80 Save the Cat fit score 21% analysis confidence / 36 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

30%

Twins sneak into the eerie Whipstaff Manor, establishing the spooky world.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 3 / 5% target

25%

Carrigan’s line about treasure hints at greed versus the value of friendship.

Buccaneers and buried gold, Whipstaff doth a treasure hold.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 2-5 / 10% target

30%

The ghosts’ routine haunting is shown, and Dr. Harvey arrives seeking to contact spirits.

4

Catalyst

Scene 3 / 12% target

30%

Carrigan inherits Whipstaff and finds a treasure map, setting external stakes.

To hell with the livestock, what did the old stiff leave me?
5

Debate

Scenes 4-6 / 20% target

30%

The ghosts discover someone lives with them and debate scaring Dr. Harvey.

6

Break into Two

Scene 7 / 25% target

30%

They successfully frighten Dr. Harvey, moving from haunting amateurs to personal engagement.

7

B Story

Scene 11 / 30% target

30%

Casper bonds with Kat over chores and feelings, establishing their friendship subplot.

Dad, can I have a party?
8

Fun and Games

Scenes 15-17 / 40% target

30%

Casper and Kat fly past the moon and share tender moments, deepening their bond.

9

Midpoint

Scene 19 / 50% target

30%

Kat attempts to reshape Casper with the Victrola, a false high as she believes she can change him.

Come on, Casper, shape up.
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scenes 20-22 / 65% target

30%

Carrigan and Dibs fight over the treasure and return as ghosts, tightening the threat.

11

All Is Lost

Scene 26 / 75% target

30%

The final showdown over the Lazarus machine seems unwinnable as enemies converge.

Stay back...don’t come near me.
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 29 / 80% target

30%

Kat wanders the party alone, doubting if Casper will return.

This is your party. Go do your thing. Go hang. Or chill, or kick it, or whatever it...
13

Break into Three

Scene 32 / 85% target

30%

Casper meets Amelia, gaining insight and resolve to face the climax.

...Kat’s mom. ...Are you an angel?
14

Finale

Scenes 33-34 / 95% target

30%

Casper dances with Kat, confronts being a ghost again, and outwits the villains, restoring Dr. Harvey.

15

Final Image

Scene 36 / 99% target

30%

The ghosts celebrate with music, reflecting their joyful new harmony with the living.

They’ll never forget it in this town.