John Blaze
John Blaze is listed as Protagonist. Ruggedly handsome, 30s, cursed with the spirit of vengeance. In the parsed data, John Blaze is connected to 57 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.
57 scenes / 0 dialogue lines126Scenes
15Characters
24Pages
1Dialogue samples
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GHOST RIDER Save the Cat analysis
Johnny Blaze’s life as a haunted stunt motorcyclist spirals into darkness when he makes a devil’s bargain to save his love, Nomi’s daughter.
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UNKNOWN
UNKNOWN is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, UNKNOWN is connected to 48 scenes, 1334 dialogue lines, first appearing around scene 1.
48 scenes / 1334 dialogue linesBilly-Ray Carrigan
Billy-Ray Carrigan is listed as Antagonist. 30s, handsome, charming, evil, pencil-thin scar under one eye. In the parsed data, Billy-Ray Carrigan is connected to 32 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.
32 scenes / 0 dialogue linesNomi
Nomi is listed as Supporting. Native American woman, mother of Rain. In the parsed data, Nomi is connected to 28 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.
28 scenes / 0 dialogue linesRain
Rain is listed as Supporting. 8 years old, soulful, old beyond her years. In the parsed data, Rain is connected to 23 scenes, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
23 scenes / 0 dialogue linesRoxanne Simpson
Roxanne Simpson is listed as Love Interest. Beautiful, easygoing, pregnant. In the parsed data, Roxanne Simpson is connected to 21 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.
21 scenes / 0 dialogue linesJoe Rhymer
Joe Rhymer is listed as Supporting. 50s, wears a cleric's collar, capable, runs a mission. In the parsed data, Joe Rhymer is connected to 13 scenes, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
13 scenes / 0 dialogue linesLittle Mike
Little Mike is listed as Minor. 50s, trailer trash fast, works at the bike repair shop. In the parsed data, Little Mike is connected to 12 scenes, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
12 scenes / 0 dialogue linesAmbrose Starke
Ambrose Starke is listed as Antagonist. 60s, duster-coat, wide-brimmed hat, blue eyes flecked with silver grey. In the parsed data, Ambrose Starke is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 2.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesChuck Simpson
Chuck Simpson is listed as Minor. 50s, Roxanne's father.
0 scenes / 0 dialogue linesHenri Laforte
Henri Laforte is listed as Minor. 80s, Nomi's grandfather, emphysemic.
0 scenes / 0 dialogue linesLandsdale
Landsdale is listed as Antagonist. 40s, stone-faced criminal.
0 scenes / 0 dialogue linesLucas Cole
Lucas Cole is listed as Minor. Sheriff's Deputy.
0 scenes / 0 dialogue linesRick George
Rick George is listed as Minor. Sheriff's Deputy.
0 scenes / 0 dialogue linesRita Simpson
Rita Simpson is listed as Minor. 50s, Roxanne's mother.
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1. EXT. HIGH PLAINS - HILLSIDE
A coyote navigates through ruins while a woman provides voice-over narration about fate and a man who is constantly running.
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1. INT. EL CAMINO
Blaze and Roxanne are pursued by police in the rain, culminating in a crash when a coyote appears on the road.
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1. EXT. ROAD
Carrigan beats Nomi while his men watch.
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1. NOMI'S PICKUP
The Ghost Rider pursues Nomi and Rain in their pickup, attacking them on the road.
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1. EXT. MOTEL - WALKWAY
Nomi experiences a haunting flashback of Starke while at a motel, sensing his imminent arrival.
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1. EXT. MISSION
Blaze leaves the mission on his motorcycle while Rain watches from a window as a storm gathers.
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2. INT. BAD IRON BIKE REPAIR
John Blaze tries to leave work early but is confronted by his boss, Little Mike, before escaping on his bike.
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2. EXT. ARROYO
Blaze crawls from the wreckage to find an unconscious Roxanne before police arrive.
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2. INT. LAKOTA MOTEL
Blaze transforms into the Ghost Rider.
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2. NOMI'S PICKUP
As dawn breaks, the Ghost Rider reverts to Blaze, and they are pursued by Carrigan and his men.
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2. INT. COUNTY JAIL - BLAZE AND CARRIGAN'S CELLS
Blaze begins a painful, fiery transformation while Carrigan watches with fear.
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2. INT. MISSION - DINING ROOM
Rhymer leads prayer for the men while the wind intensifies.
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3. EXT. BAD IRON SHOP YARD/DIRT ROAD
Blaze meets up with friends driving a pickup truck on a dirt road.
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3. INT. HOSPITAL CORRIDOR
Blaze is handcuffed while questioning a doctor about Roxanne and their unborn baby.
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3. EXT. ROAD
The Ghost Rider attacks Carrigan and his men.
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3. INTERSECTION/HIGHWAY
A high-speed chase involving Nomi, Blaze, and various antagonists through a work zone.
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3. INT. MOTEL ROOM
Nomi frantically prepares to escape with her daughter Rain.
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3. INT. MISSION - HALLWAY
Rain walks down a hallway and is startled by a flapping scarecrow outside.
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4. EXT. HIGH PLAINS
Blaze and his friends execute a daring train robbery while being pursued by police.
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4. INT. ICU WARD
Ambrose Starke approaches a grieving Blaze and offers a deal to save Roxanne's life.
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4. INT. HOSPITAL - TRAUMA WARD
Blaze seeks medical attention for his wounds.
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4. COUNTY JAIL
Blaze is booked into jail despite his warnings about safety.
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4. INT. COUNTY JAIL
Blaze undergoes a demonic transformation in his cell.
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4. INT. MISSION - DINING ROOM
Rhymer continues his prayer while coyotes begin to gather outside, causing tension among the men.
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5. INT. SIMPSON HOME - DINING ROOM
Blaze dines with Roxanne and her parents, pretending he is considering starting his own shop, before police arrive to take him into custody.
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5. INT. MOTEL ROOM - BATHROOM
Five years later, a haggard Blaze looks at his reflection.
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5. INT. HOSPITAL - HALLWAY
Blaze encounters Nomi at the hospital.
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5. MOTEL ROOM
Nomi and Rain hide in a motel room where Nomi tends to her wounds.
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5. INT. MOTEL ROOM - BATHROOM
Rain escapes through the window as Starke breaks into the motel room.
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5. EXT. COASTAL HIGHWAY
Blaze rides away from the storm toward the ocean.
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6. INT. APARTMENT
Blaze returns from police questioning and insists Roxanne go with him to an amusement park.
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6. INT. SEVEN ELEVEN
Nomi and Rain shop for supplies while under the clerk's suspicion.
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6. EXT. MAIN STREET
Nomi confronts Blaze about the previous night.
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6. INT. COUNTY JAIL
Blaze, transformed as Ghost Rider, rampages through the jail.
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6. INT. MISSION - ENTRANCE HALL
The men at the mission are attacked by coyotes at the door.
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7. EXT. DERELICT AMUSEMENT PARK
Blaze and Roxanne visit a carousel where Blaze makes a symbolic marriage gesture.
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7. EXT. SEVEN ELEVEN/DEADFALL GAS STATION
Carrigan and his crew prepare to track Nomi and Rain.
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7. EXT. HIGH PLAINS
Nomi follows Blaze on the road.
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7. INT. COUNTY JAIL
Starke finds the dying Carrigan in the aftermath of the Ghost Rider's attack and offers him a deal.
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7. INT. MISSION - DINING ROOM
Carrigan, in the form of the Scarecrow, breaks into the mission and attacks the inhabitants.
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8. INT. BLAZE'S APARTMENT
Blaze frantically prepares to flee after a heist goes wrong, revealing his illicit treasure to Roxanne.
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8. EXT. FOOTHILLS
Blaze and Nomi discuss the Spirit of Vengeance.
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8. EXT. DESERT CEMETERY
Blaze contemplates suicide but is interrupted by Rain, who brings news of her mother's death.
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8. EXT. COASTAL HIGHWAY
Blaze stops his bike, realizing his true purpose.
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9. EXT. BLAZE'S APARTMENT - PARKING LOT
Under police pressure, Blaze and Roxanne escape in an El Camino.
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9. INT. AIRSTREAM
Blaze consults Nomi's grandfather.
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10. INT. EL CAMINO
Blaze makes a high-speed getaway.
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10. EXT. AIRSTREAM
Blaze and Nomi agree to work together.
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21. INT. MOTEL ROOM - BEDROOM
Blaze prepares for his journey, observing weather reports and checking his map, while performing a ritual with a coin.
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22. INT. NOMI'S PICKUP
Nomi comforts Rain while driving until they are rammed by pursuers.
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23. INT. LAKOTA MOTEL
Blaze continues his ritual, watching a coin spin while feeling the presence of his curse.
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24. EXT. ROAD
Nomi is pursued and run off the road by Carrigan and his men.
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25. INT. LAKOTA MOTEL
Blaze experiences physical distress as his transformation nears.
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41. WHEATFIELD
Carrigan paces, talks on the phone with a mysterious man while Ambrose Starke observes the Coyote.
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42. LONE STAR RENT-A-CAR
Ambrose Starke intimidates a rental agent, Jim Petrowsky, into renting him a car during a storm.
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43. LONE STAR RENT-A-CAR (EXT)
Starke brutally murders the Petrowskys and hunts the surviving boy.
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44. HUMMER
Carrigan, Landsdale, and Odell travel with a captive Rain.
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45. BLACK HILLS HIGHWAY
Blaze and Nomi ride toward the Indian Casino.
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46. INDIAN CASINO
Blaze interrogates security regarding Billy-Ray.
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47. TRACT HOMES
Blaze and Nomi explore Carrigan's former house.
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51. INT. CARRIGAN'S HOUSE - BEDROOM - NIGHT
Blaze and Nomi discuss the past and the supernatural involvement of Starke before being interrupted by the arrival of Rodenburg and his men.
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52. INT. CARRIGAN'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Blaze and Nomi realize they are being surrounded by Rodenburg and his crew.
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53. EXT. CARRIGAN'S HOUSE - BACK PORCH - NIGHT
Blaze steps outside to confront Rodenburg and his men, triggering his transformation.
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54. INT. CARRIGAN'S HOUSE - VARIOUS - NIGHT
Nomi is captured, and Blaze begins his hunt through the house.
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55. INT. CARRIGAN'S HOUSE - HALLWAY - NIGHT
The Ghost Rider rampages through the house, confronting the remaining mercenaries.
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56. EXT. CARRIGAN'S HOUSE - NIGHT
Final confrontation between Ghost Rider and Rodenburg; the survivors flee.
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61. INT. MOTEL ROOM - NIGHT
Blaze and Nomi discuss his condition, his pact with Starke, and the nature of the Ghost Rider.
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62. INT. PICKUP - DRIVING - NIGHT
Blaze and Nomi discuss the deal Blaze made with Starke and the loss of his potential future.
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63. INT. CARRIGAN'S HUMMER - TRAVELLING
Carrigan's group discovers their allies are dead and Rain initiates an escape attempt.
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64. EXT. HIGHWAY/CORNFIELD - DAY
Rain attempts to flee through a cornfield but is recaptured by Carrigan and Landsdale.
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65. EXT. HIGHWAY - DAY
Carrigan assesses the damaged vehicle and decides to head for the rock quarry.
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66. EXT. QUARRY - FRONT GATE - DAY
Landsdale takes over the quarry guardhouse.
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67. INT. QUARRY OFFICE - DUSK
The antagonists wait for reinforcements while holding Rain.
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68. EXT. HIGHWAY - NIGHT
Blaze and Nomi discover the abandoned Hummer.
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69. EXT. FIELD - NIGHT
Blaze and Nomi observe the quarry and prepare for the final confrontation.
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71. EXT. QUARRY COMPOUND
Arlo Skinner and the Gray Gargoyles arrive at the quarry compound to meet with Landsdale and his associates.
Nomi -
72. EXT. QUARRY COMPOUND - ELSEWHERE
Blaze and Nomi infiltrate the compound and prepare to sabotage the bikers.
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73. INT. QUARRY OFFICE
Arlo, Carrigan, and Landsdale negotiate terms for a delivery job.
Nomi -
74. EXT. QUARRY COMPOUND - OFFICE
Blaze sneaks toward the side entrance of the office.
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75. INT. QUARRY COMPOUND - OFFICE
Arlo demands more details about the contract.
Nomi
Dialogue examples
Nobody's innocent. Think about it. Everyone's done somethin'. You. Me -- Every night I spin this fucking coin -- and it always lands the same side up. I keep thinking -- one time, one time I'm going to spin it and I'll see the other face. Sleep through the night without getting blood on my hands. But it never happens. There's always some sad motherfucker out there that needs retribution, vengeance -- I'm just so fucking tired --
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