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FRIDAY THE 13th script analysis

FRIDAY THE 13th script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

A group of new camp counselors arrives at the infamous Camp Crystal Lake, unaware of its deadly history. As one by one they fall victim to a mysterious prowler, Alice must confront the past horror that haunts the lake. Ultimately, she faces Mrs. Voorhees in a final fight for survival.

60 Save the Cat fit score 23% analysis confidence / 87 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

35%

Establishes the iconic, peaceful Camp Crystal Lake sign with children's voices, setting the backdrop.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 12 / 5% target

42%

Steve warns that counselors were killed here, stating the camp’s deadly legacy.

Some campers drowned. Then some counsellors got killed.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-8 / Page 1 / 10% target

40%

Introduces the camp, its staff and Annie’s arrival, establishing normalcy and key relationships.

4

Catalyst

Scene 9 / 12% target

45%

Annie gets murdered on the rural highway, shattering the safety of the camp’s approach.

5

Debate

Scenes 10-13 / 20% target

38%

The new counselors arrive (10–11) and experience close calls (13), debating whether camp is safe.

6

Break into Two

Scene 11 / 25% target

30%

Counselors commit to their roles at Camp Crystal Lake when they meet Steve and agree to stay.

7

B Story

Scene 14 / 30% target

33%

Alice’s relationship with Bill is introduced as a subplot amid camp chores.

Steve said you were thinking of leaving. True?
8

Fun and Games

Scenes 15-23 / 40% target

29%

The counselors enjoy camp activities (swimming, snake prank) while the Prowler stalks them.

9

Midpoint

Scene 31 / 50% target

46%

Marcie is killed in the bathroom, marking a point of no return and raising stakes.

"Forty yards to the outhouse by Willie Makit." "The Yellow Stream by I.P. Daley." Not the most original...
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scenes 32-46 / 65% target

40%

Multiple kills and escalating tension plague the group as they search for Brenda and face stormy weather.

11

All Is Lost

Scene 52 / 75% target

44%

Alice and Bill discover the bloody hatchet; they realize help is unreachable.

What the fuck is going on here?
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scenes 53-57 / 80% target

37%

Stranded, phone lines down and van won’t start, Alice and Bill face despair.

13

Break into Three

Scene 58 / 85% target

41%

Steve’s arrival at the camp offers a glimmer of rescue and hope.

Hi. What are you doing out in this mess?
14

Finale

Scenes 61-81 / 95% target

39%

Alice battles Mrs. Voorhees through darkness, culminating in the killer’s defeat.

15

Final Image

Scene 87 / 99% target

33%

Returns to the tranquil lake shot, now tainted by the carnage.